www.mississippilink.com

Vol. 22, No. 27 April 28 - May 4, 2016 50¢ Stallworth works on stalling airport takeover By Othor Cain Early this month, allege is a “hostile takeover” of Jack- state to take my land without providing member makeup, giving the mayor of Contributing Writer Stallworth took to son’s Medgar Wiley Evers Internation- any type of compensation,” Stallworth Jackson and the city council one ap- Bishop Jeffrey Stallworth is no the courts again, this al Airport. said. “This is wrong and should not be pointment each. The governor would stranger to the court system. time in federal court. Stallworth, a former commissioner allowed to happen.” have two appointments while the lieu- In years past, Stallworth, pastor of He’s suing Gov. Phil of the airport says if this law goes into Stallworth is challenging HB 2162, tenant governor, the Mississippi De- Jackson’s non-denominational Word Bryant, the state of effect it will cause irreparable harm and which allows the state to take control velopment Authority, adjutant general, and Worship Church has been engulfed Stallworth Mississippi, the Mis- damage to him, residents of Jackson of the airport, abolish its current five- Rankin and Madison counties would with legal matters both personally and sissippi Legislature, East Metro Park- and the city at large. member board, all of whom are ap- each have one appointment. professionally. Some of those matters way and the Mississippi Department of “I’m a business owner. I own land in pointed by the mayor of Jackson. The are still pending. Transportation, for what he and others Jackson. This bill essentially allows the bill redesigns the board with a nine- Airport Continued on page 3 Taylor offers insight on JSU graduates absorb heart failure Obama’s message By Shanderia K. Posey Editor Fatigue, coughing, shortness of breath and inability to per- form minimal exer- cise are all symptoms of heart failure. April is National Minority Health Month and one lo- cal cardiologist is shedding light on the condition that’s greatly impact- ing African Americans locally. Dr. Malcolm Taylor, a cardiologist who is director of the Heart Failure Clinic at St. Dominic Hospital, de- Taylor scribes heart failure as the “inability of the heart to pump the blood to meet the body’s need.” Mississippi has the highest heart failure death rate in the U.S. among blacks of all ages. In Hinds and Rankin counties, heart failure death rates for all ages are higher for blacks than whites. Taylor said the most common causes of heart fail- ure are hypertension and coronary artery disease; two conditions prevalent among blacks. Other con- Heart Continued on page 3 Prince’s estate to be managed First Lady Michelle Obama addresses the nearly 800 graduates Saturday at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. PHOTO BY JAY JOHNSON By Shanderia K. Posey looking forward to meeting Editor INSIDE us and she gave us a big by trust firm She hasn’t seen it yet, but • JSU graduate shares experience, page 5 hug,” said Higgins, who somebody somewhere has a wasn’t allowed to bring her • Photo collage, pages 4-5 The Associated Press photo of Charence Higgins, cellphone but was aware of MINNEAPOLIS – A Minnesota Miss Jackson State Univer- photos being taken. judge appointed a trust company to sity 2015-2016, greeting the only two students al- Higgins recalls being at The significance of the temporarily oversee Prince’s multi- First Lady Michelle Obama lowed to meet Obama prior a loss for words once she surreal moment didn’t hit million dollar estate on Wednesday. prior to commencement last to the ceremony. Others entered the room to meet Higgins until the next day. Bremer Trust was named special permitted to greet the first Obama. Saturday at Mississippi Vet- Higgins “Sunday morning I woke administrator of Prince’s estate after erans Memorial Stadium. lady included JSU’s Cabi- “She already knew who an informal telephone conference Prince ciation president for 2015- net and local and state dig- we were. She greeted us Higgins and JSU’s Stu- JSU with some of the musician’s potential heirs and a dent Government Asso- 2016, Rashad Moore, were nitaries. by name. She said she was judge. Continued on page 3 In an order issued after the conference, Judge Kev- in Eide said Prince died “intestate,” meaning he did not have a valid will. Prince’s sister, Tyka Nelson, asked for the special administrator on Tuesday, say- ing she believed her brother didn’t have a will and Local college students win at Storyfest immediate decisions about his business interests By Janice K. Neal-Vincent conversation on the planet’s future CityLab and Betty Hudson from try in Mississippi. The industry em- needed to be made. Contributing Writer The judge wrote that there was no pending appli- were used. Hudson & Associates. ploys roughly 250,000 people. The cation or petition for probate of a will in any court. The Planet Forward Summit on College students from across the Backed by their crew, winners national obesity rate is 29 percent. However, someone could still come forward with a Sustainable Cities was held April world submitted their ideas on ur- were Tougaloo College student An- The average obesity rate in Missis- will or trust document. For example, when Michael 21-22 at George Washington Uni- ban sustainability innovations. Sub- dre Carter and Jackson State Uni- sippi is 35 percent. Jackson died in June 2009, longtime lawyer John versity in Washington, D.C. missions included blog posts, in- versity student R’Myni Watson who The digital project zoomed in on Branca filed a will six days later, upending moves The summit engaged a new dia- fographics, images and videos that wrote, directed and produced Sav- two local innovators who are pro- by Jackson’s mother to become his estate’s executor logue on future cities featuring may- were featured on the Planet Forward ing Our Farms, Saving Our Fami- moting change in the area of urban ors, public and private sector lead- website and social media platforms. lies, a digital project about the obe- farming and public health. ers, journalists, academics, students, The Storyfest competition boast- sity and chronic disease disparities Dr. Cindy Ayers Elliott of Foot- INSIDE innovators and entrepreneurs. ed 12 finalists who were selected by in Mississippi. print Farms recognizes that farm- 5 ways Prince slammed high-tech music, page 22 Participants embarked upon solu- the Planet Forward editorial team Saving Our Farms, Saving Our ers are being pushed to sell their tions to the biggest challenges fac- and appeared before a panel of four Families reports that Mississippi has land and move into the city. Fast ing the planet. Web, video, social expert judges: Christian Amolsch a rich history of local farming. The Prince media, television and events to em- from Gensler, David Enders from state’s agriculture is a $7.9 billion Storyfest Continued on page 3 power new voices and lead a global VICE Media, Sommer Mathis from industry which is the largest indus- Continued on page 3

BCBS, Habitat for JPS Board adopts Alcorn State Share this issue with a friend Humanity partner LGBT-inclusive holding by mailing it to: to build third employment cheerleading

Inside home policy tryouts this Saturday Page 8 Page 10 Page 20 LOCAL

2 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2016 www.mississippilink.com

American Idol runner-up Renae at the Capitol Jabberwock 2016: On April 21, members of the Mississippi House of Representatives Essence of Beauty and Grace were surprised with a treat as they prepared to close the 2016 Regular Legislative Session. American Idol first runner-up La’Porsha Renae stopped by the House Chamber on her way home to McComb. Renae to showcase youth was joined by her mother, father, sister and daughter. She sang “Amaz- ing Grace.” Rep. David Myers (D-McComb) introduced and recognized Mississippi Link Newswire Mother-Daughter Luncheon that her with House Resolution 120. Pictured are Speaker of the House The Jackson (MS) Alumnae was held at College Hill Baptist Philip Gunn (from left); Edward Mays, Renae’s father; Carolyn Mays, Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Church. Renae’s mother; Sabrena Mays, Renae’s sister; La’Porsha Renae; Sorority, Inc. invites the public to Jackson (MS) Alumnae Chap- Nayalee, Renae’s daughter; Rep. Angela Cockerham (D-Magnolia); “Jabberwock 2016: Essence of ter sponsors mentoring programs Rep. David Myers (D-McComb); Rep. Omeria Scott (D-Laurel) and Beauty and Grace,” a scholarship for more than 80 middle school Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden (R-Meridian). gala featuring 12 young ladies and high school students, supports from the Jackson area. the United Negro College Fund The gala will be held at 4 p.m. as a top level sponsor, funds an May 1, in the auditorium of the endowed scholarship at Tougaloo Yarber announces ‘pothole blitz” by ward Clyde Muse Center, 515 Country College and Jackson State Univer- Pl Pkwy, in Pearl. Tickets are $15. sity, provides a $550 book stipend Mississippi Link Newswire gency of the repair. each day to accomplish as many last week. This project covers 10 They are available from sorority to one graduating senior in each On April 26, Jackson Mayor “As we move forward with repairs as possible. The term bid Ward 6 streets, plagued by pot- members and will be available at of the high schools in Jackson and Tony T. Yarber announced a the long-term Capital Improve- for spot repairs will advertise holes. the door. Rankin County, serves as a spon- ward-by-ward “Pothole Blitz,” ment Plan, we want to address Thursday. Construction also began Tues- A winner will be named in the sor for the Habitat for Humanity responding to the urgent need the critical road issues our citi- The 10-member 1 Percent day on the Hanging Moss Road following categories: Little Miss Women Build Project by provid- to address road problems across zens face on a daily basis. The Sales Tax Commission, which Bridge as part of the 1 Percent Jabberwock, Junior Miss Jabber- ing funds and workers, provides the city. ‘Pothole Blitz’ will help in this has oversight of the funding, Tax Program. The bridge has wock and Miss Jabberwock. support for Relay for Life, spon- The “Pothole Blitz” is in effort. We are excited to be at recently approved $4 million been closed since late 2015 due The biennial gala has a two-fold sors a Community Baby Shower conjunction with an upcoming a point where residents can see for the spot repair term bid and to structural damage. The con- purpose: It celebrates academic and political forums for the com- street paving project that’s also their tax dollars at work,” Yarber another $9.7 million for Opera- struction is expected to take up achievement, poise, grace and munity and sponsors a project to funded by the 1 Percent Sales said. tion Orange Cone street resur- to six weeks. beauty as well as good citizen- help foster children in the area. Tax. Streets will be selected Beginning this week, Infra- facing projects. Additionally, the For more information about ship and the positive character of The concept of Jabberwock is based on 311 Action Line calls structure Management will fo- CBDG-funded Neighborhood the 1 Percent Sales Tax Pro- all contestants and it serves as a traced to Lewis Carroll’s poem in and prioritized based on the ur- cus all resources in a single ward Streets project began advertising gram, visit www.jacksonms.gov. fundraiser to support the programs his famous book, Alice in Won- under Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, derland, as the mythical creature CORRECTION: Tougaloo College student Jana Inc.’s Five Point Programmatic called together members of his Clanton was in a car accident and died April 6. A House honors Thrust – Arts and Letters, Eco- kingdom to put on a show at least memorial/candlelight vigil was held on campus April nomic Development, Educational once a year. “Jabberwock 2016: 7. A story in the April 14 edition of The Mississippi Wheeler as Development, Political Awareness Essence of Beauty and Grace” Link listed incorrect dates of the events. and Involvement, and Physical will be an evening of elegance Rhodes Scholar and Mental Health. and entertainment for families, The young ladies, have for the churches and our communities. The Mississippi House of Representatives past six months, been engaged in Julia P. Crockett, president of honored and recognized Ericka Wheeler a series of workshops with a focus the Jackson (MS) Alumnae Chap- April 20, for being the first African-American woman to be named a Rhodes Scholar. on personal development, self-es- ter of Delta Sorority, Inc., states House members honored her with House teem, wardrobe/fashion, etiquette, that Jabberwock 2016 is a positive Concurrent Resolution 122. Wheeler attend- communications, leadership and investment into the lives of young ed school in the Greenwood Public School academic success in support of ladies and the sorority is grateful System before moving on to the Mississippi their transition into young wom- for their efforts and participation. School for Mathematics and Science in Co- anhood as future leaders. In keep- For tickets and additional in- lumbus. She currently attends Millsaps Col- ing with the sorority’s emphasis formation, contact the Special lege in Jackson. Upon graduation in May, on public service, the contestants Projects Committee chair, Winna Wheeler will continue her post-graduate stud- also completed a public service Hyche at (601) 672-0682 or Jab- ies at The University of Oxford in England. activity in conjunction with so- berwock2014@Jacksonmsalum- rority members and attended a nae.org. www.mississippilink.com APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3 JSU Storyfest Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1

A collaborative digital project by Tougaloo College scholars and Jackson State University scholars was submitted for Storyfest competition. Pictured are (from left) Martinez Walker, Andre Carter, Jordan Hughes, Michel’le Wheatley, Shemeka Nicole Cathey, assistant professor of Political Science; Wilma Mosley Clopton, filmmaker; Amari Barrett, R’Myni Watson; (second row) Dominique Meeks and Harrison Watson.

food chains in the city contrib- Productions and adjunct profes- learned that diabetes is rampant ute to obesity. In her thrust to sor at W. E. B. DuBois Honors in Mississippi. The Planet For- crush obesity, Elliott runs a local College, Jackson State Univer- ward Summit gave them a plat- farm in Jackson. She has built a sity. According to Clopton, “This form to educate a larger audience product around food and hopes active medium for students to be- about diabetes and sustainability. to add business savvy. The busi- come engaged encourages them “It helps eliminate biases against nesswoman looks at the whole to see that they can do something Mississippi and puts the state in dynamics of building a business. and express it through the me- a better light and gives us an op- Dr. Timothy Quinn asserted dium in which they are familiar. portunity to speak to Congress to that many people go on diets, We’ve been able to help them better persuade them,” Harrison- but they only work a couple of understand they have a platform. Watson said. weeks, so he recommends life- It’s greater than the film they cre- “People who have diabetes of- style changes by eating healthy. ated.” ten are not aware of what is hap- “Children eat what their parents Clopton and Cathey met pening to their bodies. It’s im- cook. Healthy eating habits and through the service learning proj- portant to educate our youth and exercise programs are essential,” ect that Cathey instituted last fall. the black community to eradicate he said. “I try to incorporate the school, obesity,” R’Myni Watson admit- Co-director Shameka Nicole the student and the community. ted. As Michelle Obama entered Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium those in the crowd closest to her took Cathey, assistant professor of All benefit, and it’s enforced in Carter added, “We want to photos and vidoes of her entrance. PHOTOS BY JAY JOHNSON political science at Tougaloo and each arena. We want to bring to bring to the forefront the heavy deputy commissioner of County the forefront the heavy decline of decline of Mississippi black up crying and smiling at the same time,” Higgins former band member who performed at the sta- Water and Soil, enthusiastically Mississippi black farmers to end farmers. We want to eliminate said. During her matriculation at Jackson State dium, learning this history “makes it even bet- asserted, “This project highlights diabetes, obesity and to inform diabetes and obesity that are people often told her JSU wasn’t for her. Coming ter,” Hulitt said. the disparities we have in Missis- the public about what the gov- largely caused by fast food res- from Madison, where the schools are predomi- Obama also reflected on progress the country sippi and addresses how urban ernment is trying to do,” Cathey taurants.” nately white, people didn’t always see the value has made in race relations. Still she acknowl- farming is an innovative tool or said. In a recent email Kim Ossi van of attending an HBCU, Higgins explained. How- edged that despite progress, “shadows of the avenue in conjunction with phy- The Saving Our Farms, Sav- Brecht, senior managing editor ever, Obama’s speech to JSU, which brought na- past have not completely disappeared.” With sicians who are forward thinking. ing Our Families digital project’s of Storyfest Planet Forward, said tional attention, was an opportunity for all to see that she told graduates, “The question isn’t The digital media platform really crew was a team effort between of the collaborative effort, “We the value of JSU. whether you’re going to come face-to-face with brought the obesity story to life students from Tougaloo and loved their piece. I know it took “It came full circle for me,” Higgins said. these issues; the question is how you’re going to for the students. We now have Jackson State. many hands to make a project of Obama issuing the commencement speech to respond when you do. Are you going to throw a generation of new voices who Cathey’s students included this magnitude, and it was won- the approximately 800 JSU spring 2016 gradu- up your hands and say that progress will never know how to tell a story that en- Martinez Walker, Andre Cart- derful to get to meet the team in ates could likely go down in history as the insti- come? Are you going to get angry or lash out? gages the audience.” er, Jordan Hughes, Michel’le person last week.” tution’s most historic moment ever. Are you going to turn inward and just give in Watson’s first film was done Wheatley and Nico Sedivy (Tou- The grand prizewinners were About 35,000 people were in attendance as the to despair and frustration? Or are you going to during fall semester 2015. Her galoo/Brown Exchange student). awarded $500 and an all-expens- first black woman to be first lady of the United take a deep breath, straighten your shoulders, lift second film was accepted at Har- Clopton’s students were Mar- es paid trip to New York City States touched on a variety of topics during the up your head, and do what Barack Obama has vard University and she ranked tinez Walker, R’Myni Watson, to visit the U.N. Headquarters commencement address. always done – as he says, “When they go low, 15 in the world,” said co-director Domonique Meeks, Harrison and share their innovation story She recalled JSU’s history from starting with I go high.” Wilma Mosley Clopton, film- Watson and Vernell Mitchell. with development experts from 20 students as a Baptist seminary as well as the That’s the choice Barack and I have made. maker, NMHS Unlimited Film The crew mentioned that they around the world. history of the stadium where commencement That’s what has kept us sane over the years. We was held. simply do not allow space in our hearts, minds, Obama shared how Jim Crow laws forbade or souls for darkness. Instead, we choose faith Prince blacks from playing or attending events at the – faith in ourselves, in the power of hard Continued from page 1 stadium in the 1960s. However, JSU played a work.” based on her assumption there resentative is appointed, which- The value of his estate isn’t role in seeing those laws change with a foot- Besides reminding the graduates of the chal- wasn’t a will. ever is less. known. Prince made hundreds ball game against Grambling in 1967 at the sta- lenges they will face in life, she also emphasized For now, Bremer Trust has the Prince, 57, died last week at of millions of dollars for record dium. Then JSU coach Rod Paige had to lead the importance of voting. authority to manage and super- Paisley Park, his famous home companies, concert venues and his team during what was considered terrifying “As you seek to develop your own strategies vise Prince’s assets and deter- and recording studio complex others. In just three days, the times. Paige instructed the football players to to address the problems that still plague our mine his heirs. Bremer will act in suburban Minneapolis. His outpouring of grief and nostal- beat Grambling but also “rise above the fray communities, I just ask you to remember that the as special administrator for six cause of death hasn’t been re- gia after his death prompted fans and set a good example because the whole state, power of voting is real and lasting. So you can months or until a personal rep- leased. to buy 2.3 million of his songs. the whole country would be watching,” Obama hashtag all over Instagram and Twitter, but those said. social media movements will disappear faster “So by simply showing and displaying sports- than a Snapchat if you’re not also registered to Heart manship, those players and coaches and fans vote, if you’re not also sending in your absentee Continued from page 1 joined the long line of heroes who made history ballot,” Obama said. in this country … They didn’t stoop to the level By addressing voter apathy Obama then ditions include diabetes, being conditions. He’s practiced in the Taylor said. “Knowledge is im- of those who sought to oppress them. Just the touched on recent legislation in the state, specifi- overweight and kidney disease. state since 1978 and has been portant. Who’s the best person to opposite. They rose up; they combatted small- cally the so-called “Religious Freedom Act.” By the time someone comes to actively involved in the Associa- take care of you – you.” mindedness with dignity, integrity and excel- “If we fail to exercise our fundamental right to see him, they are complaining of tion of Black Cardiologists. He reminds patients that you lence … And, graduates, I’m here today to tell vote, then I guarantee that so much of the prog- shortness of breath, an inability Despite heart failure being have two lungs and two kidneys you that that approach to life isn’t just something ress we’ve fought for will be under threat. Con- to exercise and also fluid accu- the only major cardiovascular but only one heart. It’s important you should read about in the history books; it’s a gress will still be gridlocked. Statehouses will mulation. disorder on the rise among any to get all risk factors under con- road map for how to live your lives every single continue to roll back voting rights and write dis- “Heart failure can be reversed other racial/ethnic group, Taylor trol such as diabetes. day. And how do I know? Because I’ve seen the crimination into the law. We see it right here in or improved by controlling is optimistic about how studies, African Americans are 20 power of that approach up close and personal,” Mississippi – just two weeks ago – how swiftly blood pressure,” Taylor said. He research and medical practice times more likely to develop she said. progress can hurdle backward, how easy it is to encourages a proactive approach are saving lives in regard to car- heart failure by age 50 than Obama continued sharing information on Mis- single out a small group and marginalize them to combatting the condition by diovascular health. whites, and they also develop sissippi civil rights history including the murder because of who they are or who they love,” she maintaining a proper diet low in “I think things have improved hypertension at an earlier age, of Emmett Till and the assassination of Medgar said. salt, counting calories, watching (with medication and aware- typically in their 20s and 30s. Evers. “So we’ve got to stand side by side with all your weight, performing exer- ness), but there are still a lot of “The best medicine is preven- Obama’s account of that history is what im- our neighbors – straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, cise such as walking and stop disparities. The problem is we tion,” he said. pressed Higgins, who studied theater and psy- transgender, Muslim, Jew, Christian, Hindu im- smoking or never start. want to go further. We want to Shanderia K. Posey can be chology at JSU, the most. The same goes for JSU migrant, Native American – because the march Taylor has a long history of limit the damage and prolong reached at sposey@mississippi- 2016 graduate Hannah Hulitt, 21, of Jackson, for civil rights isn’t just about African Ameri- treating patients for heart-related life and improve quality of life,” link.com. who studied industrial technology. cans, it’s about all Americans. It’s about making “I didn’t know the history (of the stadium) things more just, more equal, more free for all Airport so that made it very special,” said Hulitt, who our kids and grandkids. That’s the story you all played in JSU’s Sonic Boom of the South from have the opportunity to write. That’s what this Continued from page 1 2011-2012. “It stood out how she relayed the historic university has prepared you to do.” Stallworth says the actions of son be successful,” Stallworth “The airport is working, making message talking about how whites didn’t want Shanderia K. Posey can be reached at sposey@ the governor and members of shared. “This is disgraceful.” money and rolling on all cylin- us to come to games, concerts or anything. As a mississippilink.com. the Legislature are unfair. Rankin County Republican ders, why take it?” “I believe the governor is Sen. Josh Harkins, the author Even though the first lawsuit a nice man, but what he and of the controversial airport bill has been filed, the bill isn’t law. members of the Legislature did has said in the past the bill isn’t HB 2162 is still awaiting the during this last legislative ses- about race nor is it about deplet- governor’s signature. Bryant has sion is unfair and racist in its ing Jackson of its ability to profit said publicly he would sign it. purest form,” Stallworth said. from any sales or property taxes Stallworth is hoping his “For other people to not live in that it currently receives. “We lawsuit and the forthcoming Jackson and try and take over made sure those measures were amendments, would prevent something that the city of Jack- in place and that Jackson had its the governor from signing the son legally purchased more than fair share of appointments to the bill into law. “You have to ask 50 years ago and mind you, it’s board,” Harkins said during a yourself, why hasn’t he signed it working properly, is just simply heated debate at the state Capi- already?,” Stallworth pondered. unfair.” tol earlier this year. “The bill has been sitting on his In the lawsuit, Stallworth al- Stallworth’s lawsuit is the first desk for a while now. I filed my leges he will face emotional of many according to some pro- lawsuit April 6, before the ses- distress and a loss of his city’s ponents for allowing Jackson to sion ended ... surely he’s been tax base as a direct result of the maintain control of its airport. “I made aware of it.” state’s action. “I believe what believe there will be additional With the governor’s lack of they are doing will have last- lawsuits that could keep this bill action thus far and the hope of ing consequences on this city; tied up in court for many years,” some additional amendments to it’s almost as if because of the said James Washington, a mem- his lawsuit, Stallworth remains makeup of this city’s leadership ber of the grassroots organiza- cautiously optimistic that Bry- JSU graduates celebrate after switching their tassels. they don’t want to see Jack- tion called Keep It In Jackson. ant will not sign the bill into law. 4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2016 www.mississippilink.com JSU 2016 Commencement April 23, 2016 • Jackson, Miss. PHOTOS BY JAY JOHNSON www.mississippilink.com APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5 JSU grad – a part of history

Jackson State University one of the Student Marshalls. held its 139th Commencement It was at that point I felt ac- Exercise April 23, at Veterans complished. All of my hard Memorial Stadium. It was in- dedication, determination and deed a historical moment, not diligence had finally paid off only for Jackson State Univer- and it was a sigh of relief, yet sity, but for the state of Missis- an overwhelming moment be- sippi as a whole because for the cause I knew that I was about first time a sitting First Lady of to leave a wonderful institution the United States would deliver where I shared so many great a speech for the JSU graduat- moments and memories. ing class. Overall, the 2016 JSU grad- I had the privilege to be a uation was a great success and part of that history that day, it is a day that I will cherish for which stands to be one of the a lifetime. joyous moments of my life. To Davis When I first entered Jack- be able to hear the First Lady son State University, I was not of the United States of America certain if I could excel to my deliver a speech for my gradu- COMMENTARY full potential and handle the re- ating class was very empower- within the stadium. sponsibility of being a college ing. Her delivery was phenom- As a graduating senior it student, but I proved myself enal, and she spoke with such felt great to finally accomplish wrong. Not only did I graduate, elegance and class. the goal that I set out to com- but I graduated with style and During her commencement plete on my first day attending class and I am proud of myself. address Obama reminded the school on Aug. 25, 2012, and I Moving toward the future, I state of Mississippi about the was elated to finally have the will be relocating to Houston, history of the Mississippi Vet- opportunity to graduate with Texas to pursue a master’s de- erans Memorial Stadium and a graduating class that will go gree in public relations at the informed guests about the down in history, not only be- University of Houston. I plan overall struggles the state of cause Michelle Obama was our to continue to build a brand for Mississippi once endured, not commencement ceremony, but myself and work toward own- only being boycotted against as a graduating class that raised ing my own company, Cory coming to their games, but not the stakes for the institution Davis Public Relations and being allowed to play within and that will be remembered Marketing. that stadium due to the color of for all of its good merits. I will continue to move for- their skin. I was able to make history as ward in life and abide by one of It was at that point that I real- well, being selected as one of my favorite philosophy quotes, ized how far people of African- the first Marshalls for the ‘new- “Pessimism leads to weakness, American decent have come, ly founded’ School of Journal- optimism leads to power.” to not being allowed anywhere ism and Media Studies at JSU. Cory L. Davis is a Spring near the stadium, to now play- It was a great honor to repre- 2016 graduate of Jackson State ing football games and enjoy- sent one out of seven of the de- University. He can be reached ing a graduation ceremony partmental colleges/schools as at [email protected]. 6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2016 www.mississippilink.com

PHOTOS BY JAY JOHNSON COMMUNITY

www.mississippilink.com APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 Proposals sought for liberal arts conference

Mississippi Link Newswire might redefine or reframe our “The most important chal- accept proposals for individual panel or roundtable that identifies available for purchase through The College of Liberal Arts at roles in an increasingly multi- lenges of our time cannot be papers (20 minutes) as well as the roles of each presenter (chair, the conference registration site. Jackson State University invites disciplinary and inter-disciplin- approached or resolved without panels with two or three papers commentators, presenters), in The conference hotel, Hilton proposals by May 1 from schol- ary academic world in which we the full engagement of the sensi- (75 minutes), and roundtables addition to a 500-word abstract Garden Inn Downtown Jackson, ars on all topics for a first of its can highlight both job prepared- bilities, habits of mind and forms with commentators and a mod- and title for each paper, and a is offering special room rates of kind conference at JSU: “Rede- ness as well as critical and ana- of knowledge that are fostered erator (75 minutes). 150-word bio or two-page CV for $119/night. fining Liberal Arts Education in lytical thinking and writing. by humanistic inquiry, teach- Proposals for individual papers each participant. Proposals must be e-mailed the 21st Century.” On Oct. 7, a series of free ple- ing, and learning,” said Adams. should include a paper title, 500- Registration is $150 ($25 for by May 1 to the Program Com- The purpose of this first con- nary sessions will be available “I look forward to a discussion word abstract, and a 150-word students) and includes one meal, mittee in the College of Liberal ference, scheduled for Oct. 6-8, to the general public, including of the ways in which a robust bio or two-page CV. Proposals the opening reception, refresh- Arts at [email protected]. Ac- is to explore the reasons Lib- a keynote address by William D. liberal arts education can help for sessions (three or four mem- ments and conference materials. cepted proposals will be notified eral Arts disciplines should be Adams, chairman of the Nation- students confront the opportu- bers and a moderator) and round- For people who will attend by June 1. valued by students, parents and al Endowment for the Humani- nities and concerns of the 21st tables (two or three members the Friday plenary sessions only, For more information, visit others in the context of the 21st ties, at 2 p.m. in the JSU College century.” and a moderator) should include registration is free, but a $20 seat www.jsums.edu/liberalarts/con- Century and to examine how we of Liberal Arts room 166/266. The program committee will a title, 250-word abstract for the at the luncheon that day will be ference. Comcast NBCUniversal plans day of volunteering

Mississippi Link Newswire Central Mississippi, Canton Comcast Cares Day, which cast and NBCUniversal volun- munity partner organizations profit organizations who have This month, more than 1,200 Unit, 337 North Union St., will takes place each April during teers to participate in more than across the country on behalf of partnered with it on Comcast local Comcast NBCUniversal be one of this year’s project National Volunteer Month, is 800 projects across the country everyone who volunteers on Cares Day. Comcast has been employees and their families, sites. Activities at the unit are set Comcast NBCUniversal’s com- and around the globe. Volunteers Comcast Cares Day. The grants committed to serving communi- friends and community partners for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers panywide celebration of its year- have contributed more than 4 will help Comcast’s commu- ties since founding more than 50 will “make change happen” as will paint the outside and inside round commitment to service million service hours to improve nity partners continue their mis- years ago. they volunteer at six different of the building, landscape and and the nation’s largest single- nearly 7,000 projects globally sion of serving the community For information on Comcast projects across the Metro Jack- clean-up round the facility. In day corporate volunteer effort in since Comcast Cares Day started throughout the year. NBCUniversal volunteer and son area as part of the 15th annu- addition, Comcast will donate the country. in 2001. To date, the Comcast Founda- community investment initia- al Comcast Cares Day April 30. new sofas and chairs to be used This year, the company ex- The Comcast Foundation will tion has awarded more than $18 tives, visit www.comcast.com/ The Boys and Girls Club of in the activity rooms. pects more than 100,000 Com- also provide grants to local com- million in grants to local non- community.

zine, Southern Living, Delta Magazine, The Com- Rhodes leads House members in prayer NEWS BRIEFS mercial Appeal, The Clarion Ledger and Taste of the South. Heart Association “We are fortunate to have Elizabeth this year at planning casting call the ‘Get Your Kicks On Sports Ball.’ Elizabeth has become a leader in Mississippi and the nation in the The American Heart Association will hold a farm to table movement and she will be able to high- casting call for 2017 Go Red for Women national light some of her work at the social event,” said San- spokeswomen from 10-11:45 a.m. May 5, at the dra Shelson, executive director of The Partnership. Jackson Convention Complex, 105 E. Pascagoula The event has unique and interactive entertain- St. in Jackson. ment including a basketball shoot, football toss, The American Heart Association seeks heart sto- baseball pitch, corn hole toss and more. “The funds ries from survivors, caregivers, friends and family. raised will be used to purchase sports equipment Those with a heart story are invited to tape their such as kick balls, jump ropes and basketballs to short story at the casting call. Informal videos will be give to elementary school children across the state taped in a “five minutes or less” format. No reserva- through our Just Have a Ball program,” Shelson tions required. The stories will be submitted to the continued. There will also be music provided by Bill national American Heart Association office for con- and Temperance with Jeff Perkins. The Rev. C.J. Rhodes, pastor at Mt. Helm Baptist Church in Jackson, led House members in a word of sideration for the role of 2017 Go Red for Women For more information on the “Get Your Kicks prayer to open the day’s session on March 16. Pictured are Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden, Rep. Ty- National Spokeswoman. On Sports Ball” or to purchase $25 tickets go to rone Ellis (D-Starkville) and Rev. C.J. Rhodes For more information, call (601) 321-1204. healthy-miss.org. Participants who would like to attend the Go Red for Women Luncheon after the casting call should call Jill Strickland at (601) 321-1209 for ticket infor- Dinkins to offer mation. message at upcoming UMMC announces new writers conference Event set to raise School of Population Health funds for Just Have A Percy Davis, radio announcer at WOAD (Gospel 1300) will be the honoree at the premiere touring Mississippi Link Newswire cal factors, social, environmental science. The first two are already Ball event WriteTheVision: Writers Conference set for The University of Mississippi and behavioral factors are all im- in place within the School of Med- 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 14, at New Horizon The Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi will Medical Center is advancing its portant determinants of health.” icine and as part of the Center of Church, 1750 Ellis Ave. in Jackson. mission to create a healthier Mis- This field of science focuses on Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, host its third annual Get Your Kicks On Sports Ball, The tour will showcase traditional published au- A Farm to Table Social Event from 5:30-9 p.m. April sissippi by forming the new Uni- how these factors interrelate and respectfully. thors, self-published authors and publishing compa- versity of Mississippi School of influence the distribution and de- Dr. Joshua Mann, professor and 28 at the South Warehouse in Jackson. nies. The keynote speaker will be author and wealth The event is being held to raise funds for The Population Health. terminants of disease and health in chair of the Department of Preven- empowerment speaker Terrell Dinkins. UMMC received permission to defined groups. It has a broader fo- tive Medicine, says that his depart- Partnership’s Just Have a Ball program, which fights For registration visit: https://app.moonclerk.com/ childhood obesity through education, nutrition and plan the school from the Mississip- cus than public health, Beech says. ment will be a bridge between the pay/5cbla2k6vvw. Cost for is $40 and the deadline pi Institutes of Higher Learning on The mission of the school is to School of Medicine, the Medical play. to register is May 13. All registered attendees will The uniqueness of this event is that guests are April 21. Planned to open in 2017, create leaders prepared to trans- Center’s clinical enterprise and the receive a signed copy of the book, One Bucket Na- it will be the third school of its kind form health care delivery and the School of Population Health. asked to grab their favorite kicks (sports shoes) and tion: A Woman’s Guide to Creating Wealth: Wealth start their weekend off healthy directly after work. in the United States, says Dr. Bet- health of Mississippians. These The department will develop an Building Using the Strategic One Bucket Method. tina Beech, associate vice chancel- leaders will include population accredited residency program in They will then enjoy hearing and visiting with the WriteTheVision: Writers Conference, is the brain- debutant farmer Elizabeth Heiskell from Oxford. lor for population health. scientists, clinicians and adminis- general preventive medicine. child of Felicia Brookins, a Jackson resident and “Population health considers the trators. The School of Population Health Heiskell is a regular contributor on the Today show author of the soon-to-be released Christian-fiction and has been featured in Gardent and Gun Maga- whole continuum of factors that The school will begin with three will be located in the Translational novel, Sis. Nadeens Ways. contribute to health outcomes,” departments: preventive medicine, Research Center, scheduled for Beech said. “In addition to biologi- data science and population health completion in 2017.

The Mississippi Link [USPS 017224] is published weekly TM by The Mississippi Link, Inc. Offices located at 2659 Liv- 2659 Livingston Road • Jackson MS, 39213 The Mississippi Link ingston Road, Jackson, MS 39213. Mailing address is Subscribe TODAY 601-896-0084 • www.mississippilink.com P.O. Box 11307, Jackson, MS 39283-1307 or e-mail us at: [email protected]; Please visit our website Volume 22 • Number 27 at: www.mississippilink.com. Phone: (601) 896-0084, Fax April 28 - May 4, 2016 896-0091, out of state 1-800-748-9747. Periodical Post- © copyright 2016. All rights reserved. age Rate Paid at Jackson, MS. The Mississippi Link Deadline: The deadline for submitting items to be consid- ered for publication is Tuesday at 10 a.m. Name Publisher...... Jackie Hampton Editor...... Shanderia K. Posey Subscriptions are $32 per year; $64 for two years or $96 Address for three years. Online Editor...... Lonnie Ross City, State, Zip Religion Editor...... Daphne Higgins Postmaster: Graphics...... Marcus Johnson Send all address changes to The Mississippi Link, Phone Photographers...... Kevin Robinson & Jay Johnson P.O. Box 11307, Jackson, MS 39283-1307. Contributing Writers...... Stephanie R. Jones e-Mail Advertising: For all advertising information, Janice K. Neal-Vincent please call (601) 896-0084. CHECK r r r Ayesha K. Mustafaa 1 year 2 year 3 year ONE The Mississippi Link accepts no responsibility for un- Member: solicited materials and in general does not return them to sender. Manuscripts and photographs submitted for $32 $64 $96 publication are welcome by The Mississippi Link, but no 1 year 2 year 3 year responsibility can be taken for sources considered to be subscription subscription subscription authoritative, because the publication cannot guarantee their accuracy. Reproduction or use, without permission, of editorial or graphic content, is prohibited. Thank you for your order. Order a subscription for a friend! STATE

8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2016 www.mississippilink.com

Rep. Thompson’s resolution led to flag display removal in House BCBS, Habitat for Humanity of Representatives tunnel partner to build third home Mississippi Link Newswire Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is building its third Habitat home in as many years as part of a Covenant Build project with Habitat for Humanity Mis- sissippi Capital Area. The home is under construction at 2916 Smith Robinson St. in Jackson and will provide a home for Bo- nita Johnson and her three sons. The Covenant Build project for the family began April 16, and will extend into June. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi’s Team Blue em- ployees are providing 100 per- cent of the volunteer labor for Congressman Bennie Thompson held a press conference in the the project for up to eight days summer of 2015 regarding the Confederate symbol. in April and May, and HFHMCA is leading volunteers through the Mississippi Link Newswire tion, refuse to condone sym- build process with support from experienced construction profes- WASHINGTON, D.C. bols that seek to divide us. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi’s Team Blue employees are providing all the volunteer labor to sionals. The family is working – Congressman Bennie G. “The initial intent of the build a home on Smith Robinson Street in Jackson. Thompson (D-MS) released my privileged resolution was alongside the Team Blue vol- the following statement April to attempt to remove all rem- unteers throughout the building 21, regarding the announce- nants of that bygone time from process, which promotes pride ment by the Committee on the House of Representatives, and opportunity of home owner- House Administration that the so I recognize that this is only ship. flag display in the tunnel of the first step and there is still “It was a great day to be Blue. the House of Representatives, much work to be done. How- As employees, we had the oppor- which included a Mississippi ever, I take heart in the fact tunity to not only work alongside flag bearing confederate im- that there are those who under- our peers, but also Ms. Johnson, agery will be permanently stand that there is no place in who will soon reside in the home removed and eventually re- the halls of the House of Rep- we were helping build. We were placed by non-offensive im- resentatives for celebrations of able to see the direct impact of agery. the confederate revolt against our work. It is truly an honor to “I am pleased that the Archi- our own country. work for a company that supports tect of the Capitol will no lon- “I can only hope that this good citizenship, stewardship ger display symbols of hatred understanding will somehow and that values the community and bigotry in the esteemed reach the hearts and minds in which it resides,” said Daniel halls of the United States of the elected officials in the Mortimer, a Team Blue volun- House of Representatives. As State of Mississippi and they teer. I said last summer, this is the will follow suit and rid our “I thoroughly enjoy participat- People’s House and we should state of this ultimate vestige of ing in Habitat for Humanity. It ensure that we, as an institu- slavery and bigotry.” is such a rewarding experience helping a new homeowner watch their dream turn into reality. It is Reggie Lee is one of the Team Blue volunteers helping Laken Johnston is another Team Blue volunteer amazing to see a group of people to build the home. assisting with the build. with very little construction ex- Mississippi’s graduation perience build a house from start Habitat for Humanity is rooted to Blue Cross & Blue Shield of and dedication to numerous com- to finish, learn new skills and in our desire to not only build Mississippi and its employees for munity projects,” said Meredith have fun while doing it. Habi- homes for families that need a helping move another local fami- Bailess, director of corporate rate improves significantly, tat is a great organization, and I healthier environment, but cre- ly out of substandard housing and communications with Blue Cross would highly recommend it to ate neighborhoods and com- into a decent, affordable home.” & Blue Shield of Mississippi. dropout rate shrinks others who are looking for volun- munities that support our vision Blue Cross & Blue Shield of “They prove time and again they teer opportunities in the commu- of a healthier Mississippi,” said Mississippi’s Team Blue com- have the commitment, drive and nity,” said Sarah Prisock, another Carol Pigott, president and CEO munity service program provides dedication to excellence that’s an Team Blue volunteer. of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of opportunities for employees extension of our culture at Blue As an extension of Blue Cross Mississippi. “We are proud to to work together on a variety Cross & Blue Shield of Missis- & Blue Shield of Mississippi’s provide our support to Bonita as of community service projects sippi.” efforts to support tobacco-free she builds a healthy new home throughout the year. Employees To learn more about Team Blue communities and workplaces for her family.” collectively volunteered more and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of across the state, this home and fu- Cindy Griffin, executive - di than 3,000 hours of donated time Mississippi’s community involve- ture homes built with the support rector of Habitat for Humanity in 2015 to a number of organiza- ment, visit www.bcbsms.com. of the company will be designat- Mississippi Capital Area, whole- tions and events in the metro area For more information about ed tobacco-free homes. Johnson heartedly agrees. “A healthy and across Mississippi. Habitat for Humanity Mississip- has committed to maintaining a home is vital for the entire fam- “Our Team Blue employee pi Capital Area, call (601) 353- Mississippi Link Newswire the Mississippi Department tobacco-free home. ily’s physical and emotional well- volunteers are regularly called 6060 or visit www.habitatmca. Mississippi’s graduation of Education providing more “Our continued support of being,” she said. “We are grateful upon for their skill, enthusiasm org. rate improved significantly technical assistance to dis- from 2011 to 2015, inching tricts and school counselors closer to the national average. to help students explore mul- Districts showed a four-year tiple pathways to college and graduation rate of 78.4 percent careers, have contributed to Local chapters of Alpha Kappa for the 2014-15 school year, dramatic decreases in students up from 74.5 in the 2013-14 leaving school and increases school. The national gradua- in graduation,” Wright said. tion rate average was 82 per- “However, there are districts Alpha feed hearts in Smith Park cent for the 2013-14 school in the state that still struggle year, the most recent statistic to keep students on the path to reported. a high school diploma, which Mississippi’s four-year means we have more work to dropout rate was 12.8 percent do.” in 2014-15, a drop from 13.9 The MDE also reported the the previous school year. The graduation rate of students 2015 rates for graduation and with disabilities at 27.5 per- dropouts are based on students cent. Wright said the MDE who entered Grade 9 for the will continue to work with first time during the school school districts to ensure that year 2010-11. all students have the oppor- The lower dropout rate and tunity to graduate from high higher graduation rates prove school. that many districts are work- “We are far from where we Participants in the project included (from left) Temera Clark, Endia Banks, Brianna McField, Keisha Kimbrough, Patricia Magee, project chair; ing to encourage students to need to be when it comes to Gina Wallace, Shirley McFarland, vice president of Rho Lambda Omega; Vera Johnson, Sharon Bridges, president of Rho Lambda Omega; stay in school, and they are graduation rates for students Alexis Franklin, Tametrice Hodges, Anissa Butler, Shonda DeVerteuil, Latesha Burroughs, Stacey Matthews, Claudia Brunson and Dovie Reed, focusing on attendance and with disabilities. The MDE chairman of the Family Strengthening Committee. targeting students at risk of will continue to provide tech- Mississippi Link Newswire als that were in Smith Park and food. toothbrushes, mouthwash and bot- dropping out, said Dr. Carey nical assistance to districts to The Family Strengthening from nearby shelters with a hot Many homeless people in the tled water. Wright, state superintendent of help them support the educa- Committee with Alpha Kappa Al- breakfast. Hinds County area are homeless One of the initiatives of the education. tional needs of all students,” pha Sorority, Inc., Rho Lambda Statistics from the United States due to factors such as substance Family Strengthening Committee “Those efforts, as well as Wright said. Omega Chapter collaborated with Census Bureau show there are abuse, job loss, domestic violence is to address the issue of hunger Sister2Sister Ministry of Canton 321,418, 820 homeless people in and insufficient wages. in the community as part of Alpha For information about advertising in and undergraduate of Alpha Kap- the United States and Mississippi Through the collaborative ef- Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Family pa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Lambda has the worst hunger rate in the forts of these organizations more Strengthening Target during the Iota Chapter at Millsaps College to country with more than 20 per- than 60 people received hot nutri- next several years. The Mississippi Link host a hunger project in Smith Park cent of Mississippians and nearly tious meals. Participants were also Funding for this project was called Feeding Hearts in the Park. 30 percent of children who do not provided with hygiene survival provided by the Ebony Pearl Foun- please call: 601-896-0084 This project provided individu- have consistent access to nutritious kits containing toothpaste, soap, dation, Inc. STATE

www.mississippilink.com APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 Give Your 18 campaign fights breast cancer, celebrates Mother’s Day

The Mississippi Link Newswire tured, there is no administrative of mind that their mammogram possible because of our commit- In an ongoing effort to support overhead cost, so 100 percent of is normal or to be able to de- ment to provide this service at Mississippians in need of early fund for the girls contributions tect findings early. This fund cost. This widens the reach of the detection to fight breast cancer, stays right here in our commu- gives them that,” added Rus- single-most important measure Baptist Health Systems’ fund for nity and goes directly to patient sell. “Some women and men, in order to increase survival for the girls program has launched care. The fund helps provide without the fund, would further breast cancer patients,” added the its second annual “Give Your breast cancer screenings and delay their own medical needs Center for Breast Health Radi- 18” campaign in honor of Moth- diagnostic testing for those who because they were unable to pay. ologist Gary Cirilli, MD. “Statis- er’s Day. are unable to pay for the servic- I know people that have utilized tics show that early detection of The “Give Your 18” program es. In fact, the program has been the dollars, have been diagnosed breast cancer, primarily through starts 18 days before Mother’s Cirilli Hooey Russell able to assist with needs through with cancer, treated and now screening mammograms, is the Day. Mother’s Day is May 8. the full continuum of breast can- are survivors giving back to the single most important factor for Participants make a tax-deduct- provided by fund for the girls, breast cancer is the best way to cer care. Recipients must meet community through encourage- decreasing death rates.” ible donation of $18 to fund for in honor or memory of someone fight the disease. We’ve created clinical and fund guidelines. ment and spreading knowledge. The Baptist Health Founda- the girls in honor or memory for Mother’s Day. this fund to help those who can- Adrienne Smith Russell, RN, This fund did and will continue tion is the philanthropic divi- of their mothers, grandmothers “When a person turns 18, not afford breast health services MSN, CBPN-IC, is the breast to make a difference in lives.” sion of Baptist Health Systems. or loved ones. Then, they are they are officially an adult. and postpone seeking help be- health patient navigator at the Since its establishment in The foundation seeks to support encouraged to ask nine of their Their moms, grandmothers cause of their inability to pay.” Center for Breast Health at Bap- 2012 by Baptist Health Founda- Baptist’s mission to provide friends or loved ones to give $18 or loved ones have cared for More than 100,000 Missis- tist for Women. She said that us- tion, fund for the girls has raised quality healthcare in a way that as well. When all 10 participate them through those years. So, sippi women age 40 and older ing fund for the girls takes the over $500,000 in contributions, reflects the compassion and tra- in the campaign, this generates we wanted to get the younger didn’t get a mammogram last financial burden off women’s helping 1,027 people ranging ditions of the Christian faith. As enough to cover the $180 cost generation thinking about the year because they didn’t have shoulders. from ages 35 to 65 years old. an independent, charitable, tax- of a mammogram at the Center importance of breast health,” insurance and couldn’t afford it. “I have seen women who The contributions cover mam- exempt 501(c)(3) organization, for Breast Health at Baptist for said Baptist Health Foundation Baptist Health Foundation sup- are surviving because of mam- mograms, ultrasounds, biopsies Baptist receives generous con- Women. Once an online dona- Events and Development Spe- ports the battle against breast mograms. There are people and other breast health services. tributions from our patients and tion is given at fundforthegirls. cialist Martha Hooey. “Statistics cancer through fund for the girls. desperately needing financial “Our discounted screening friends where donations support com, the donor can send a card, still show that early detection of Due to the way the fund is struc- help. They just want the peace mammogram program is made patient care. Breast cancer advocates Clark Atlanta University Alumni call on Congress to maintain commitment to research Chapter charted in Mississippi

The Mississippi Link Newswire On April 17, Clark Atlanta Univer- sity alumni gathered for the official charter ceremony for CAUAA Mis- sissippi Chapter at Eudora Welty Li- brary in Jackson. It was an exciting occasion for alums to get together and be able to make this happen. National Vice President Corey Echols traveled to Mississippi to help charter the new statewide chapter. Clark Atlanta University is a great institution for higher learning and has had some notable alumni such as activist Ralph Abernathy, actor Em- manuel Lewis, Tony Award winning Broadway and film director Kenny Clark Atlanta alumni held the charter ceremony in Jackson. Leon and many more. Clark Atlanta University’s famous motto is “I’ll the consolidation of Clark College sortium. Clark Atlanta University Find a Way or Make One,” and that (founded in 1869) and Atlanta Uni- was formed by the consolidation of Susan G. Komen Central Mississippi Steel Magnolias Executive Director Catherine is what these alums did to get a state- versity (founded in 1865). Atlanta University, which offered Young (left) is shown with Rep. Grep Harper and Christy Moore, Central Mississippi wide chapter charter. Clark Atlanta University is a mem- only graduate degrees, and Clark Steel Magnolias board treasurer. Clark Atlanta University is a pri- ber of the United Negro College College, a four-year undergraduate vate, historically black university in Fund and is the largest institution in institution oriented towards the lib- The Mississippi Link Newswire Health to $34.5 billion, including $5.9 Atlanta. It was formed in 1988 with the Atlanta University Center Con- eral arts. Local breast cancer survivors and ad- billion for the National Cancer Insti- vocates representing Susan G. Komen tute, in FY2017. Central Mississippi Steel Magnolias In addition to research, the Komen Affiliate traveled to the nation’s capital representatives stressed the importance April 14, joining more than 100 breast of maintaining the government’s com- MSH Day set for May 6 on campus cancer advocates from across the coun- mitment to vital safety-net programs, try to remind the nation’s leaders of the such as the National Breast and Cer- importance of federal cancer research vical Cancer Early Detection Program. of Mississippi State Hospital funding and access to cancer screening They also stressed the importance of programs — and to call on policy mak- ensuring parity between the way insur- The Mississippi Link Newswire The event begins at 10 a.m. on the There will also be a variety of arts ers to ensure parity of insurance cov- ance covers oral chemotherapy, which You can play games, chow down Whitfield campus and wraps up at2 and crafts booths. Music will be pro- erage between oral chemotherapy and often is governed by prescription drug on a variety of tasty foods and maybe p.m. vided by DJ51-50, aka Phillip Coth- traditional IV treatments. benefit rules, and traditional IV treat- even win some prizes at the 34th an- Scheduled activities include a cup- ern, a registered nurse at MSH. “As the health care system contin- ments, which often have lower co- nual MSH Day, scheduled for May 6. cake walk, bingo, a closest-to-the-hole MSH Day is sponsored by Friends ues to evolve, we cannot forget that pays. The festival provides an opportunity golf competition, a football toss, Giant of Mississippi State Hospital, a non- many people continue to rely on vital “Many new cancer drugs are out of for patients, residents and employees Kerplunk and the Solo Cup Challenge. profit, volunteer organization that con- safety net programs, such as the Na- reach for patients because of outdat- of Mississippi State Hospital to spend Food will be provided by T & J tributes 100 percent of its proceeds to tional Breast and Cervical Cancer Ear- ed insurance rules that class them as a day outside enjoying a variety of ac- Concessions. Corn dogs, Polish sau- programs and activities that help en- ly Detection Program,” said Catherine specialty drugs under their prescrip- tivities and live entertainment. Mem- sage, chicken nuggets and cheese rich the lives of the patients and resi- Young, executive director. “We cannot tion drug benefits, requiring signifi- bers of the community, friends and nachos are among the items on the dents the hospital serves, as well as step back from our commitment to en- cant out-of-pocket costs for patients. family are invited to attend. menu. MSH employees. suring access to quality breast cancer Conversely, IV treatments fall under screening and treatment.” the patient’s medical benefits since While on Capitol Hill for the day, they are administered at the hospi- the Central Mississippi Steel Magno- tal, and involve lower cost-sharing,” Methodist Rehab names Employees of the Year lias Affiliate delegation met with Rep. said Christy Moore, Central Missis- Greg Harper, Rep. Trent Kelly, Rep. sippi Steel Magnolias board treasurer. The Mississippi Link Newswire Bennie Thompson, Rep. Steven Pal- “Treatment decisions should be made Methodist Rehabilitation Center lazo and joined other delegations from by patients and their doctor based on has named its Employees of the Year across Mississippi to meet with Sen. what is the best medical option – not for 2015. Thad Cochran and Sen. Roger Wicker. by which treatment protocol is less Ann Howard of Ridgeland was They urged lawmakers to invest likely to bankrupt them based on in- named clinical services Employee of in biomedical research by increasing surance rules that haven’t kept pace the Year. She serves as a physical ther- funding for the National Institutes of with science.” apist at MRC’s outpatient neurologi- cal rehabilitation clinic in Flowood. Teresa Thompson of Pearl was GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: named support services Employee of the Year. She serves as an admissions representative at MRC’s inpatient Howard Thompson Jackson hospital in Jackson. www.mississippilink.com Virgie Jackson of Jackson was ter Employee of the Year. She serves the hospital’s residential care facility named Methodist Specialty Care Cen- as administrative secretary at MSCC, for the severely disabled. 10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Jackson Public School Nine inducted into CCC’s Board adopts LGBT- National Technical Honor Society inclusive employment policy HRC plans rally at governor’s mansion

Mississippi Link Newswire criminatory law that allows almost any On April 22, the Human Rights Cam- individual or organization to use religion paign Mississippi praised the Jackson to justify discrimination against a host of Public School Board of Trustees for vot- Mississippians, including LGBT people, ing unanimously to extend fully-inclusive single mothers, unwed couples and oth- sexual orientation and gender identity ers. workplace protections to their employees. Major national and local businesses are With almost 30,000 students, the Jackson calling for repeal, and performers like Public School district is second largest in Bryan Adams, and most recently Tracy the state and one of the first in the Mis- Morgan, have canceled shows in the state, sissippi Public School system to grant while actress Sharon Stone has canceled a Recent Coahoma Community College National Technical Honor Society inductees are (from left) RaShad Cox, Sierra employment protections to lesbian, gay, film shoot. Jones, Katelin Landfall, Carrie Hicks, Kiranmai Madadi, Starlexus Fair along with CCC President Dr. Valmadge bisexual and transgender staff members. ABC’s “Good Morning America” co- Towner. Inductees not pictured are Jeanette Green, JaCorey Johnson and Ellena Anderson. “Every Mississippian, no matter who anchor Robin Roberts, who is featured they are or whom they love, has the right as the welcoming face of the Hospitality Mississippi Link Newswire Former Coahoma Agricultural “At the end of your journey you to earn an honest living and provide for State’s official tourism guide, also decried Nine top Coahoma Community High School Principal Dr. I.D. will be evaluated and there are their families without fear of prejudice the legislation, as did native Mississippi- College Career and Technical Edu- Thompson served as the keynote two questions to consider,” said and discrimination in the workplace,” an actress Sela Ward. Earlier this month, cation students were inducted into speaker of the program, which Thompson. “The first one is ‘Did said HRC Mississippi State Director Rob nearly 100 prominent writers from the the prestigious National Technical included an invocation by Neal you make a positive impact’ and Hill. “As state lawmakers roll back the state, including John Grisham and Kath- Honor Society during a special in- Mitchell, welcome by Shirley Fer- lastly ‘How did you finish?’” rights of LGBT Mississippians, we com- ryn Stockett, also signed a letter protest- duction ceremony recently. guson-Hicks, musical selection by Following a gourmet lunch pre- mend the Jackson Public School board ing the discriminatory law. Barber/Stylist major Ellena An- Ezra Howard and a presentation of pared by CCC’s Culinary Arts members for doing what they can to safe- On May 1, HRC Mississippi will join derson of Clarksdale; Automotive the speaker by Tiffany Wolfe. Department, CCC President Dr. guard these necessary protections for all local advocates in a rally calling on Gov. major Rashard Cox of Clarksdale; During his address, Thompson Valmadge Towner presented the their employees.” Phil Bryant, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and Cosmetology major Starlexus Fair applauded students on their ac- inductees with a certificate while Superintendent Dr. Cedrick Gray House Speaker Philip A. Gunn to listen of Frairs Point; Medical Billing and complishments, referring to the Anne Shelton-Clark, dean of Ca- shared, “I am proud to announce the to fair-minded Mississippians and repeal Coding major Jeanette Green of achievement as stop in the “journey reer and Technical Education, Board of Trustees for Jackson Public H.B. 1523. The rally will culminate in a Coahoma; Early Childhood Educa- of a lifetime.” pinned the students. Schools has revised its policies to reflect march from the Mississippi State Capitol tion major Carrie Hicks of Marks; He told inductees that each has More than 1500 schools nation- that the District shall not discriminate to the governor’s mansion. Brick, Block and Stone major Co- been given unique God-given tal- wide are affiliated with NTHS, against any individual because of race, In 2014, HRC launched Project One rey Johnson of Lyons; Cosmetol- ent. which has recognized outstanding sex, sexual orientation, gender expression America, an initiative geared toward ad- ogy major Sierra Jones of Tutwiler; “You can either grow your gift, student achievement in workforce or identity.” vancing social, institutional and legal Early Childhood Education major abuse your gift or lose you gift,” education since 1984. In addition The Board of Trustees on April 19, equality in Mississippi, Alabama and Katelin Landfair of Clarksdale; and said Thompson. to a 3.5 GPA, the students had to be voted 5-0 to approve the updated policy, Arkansas. HRC Mississippi continues to Cosmetology major Kiranmai Ma- Alluding to the popular road- recommended by their instructors. which goes into effect immediately. work to advance equality for LGBT Mis- dadi of Cleveland are now mem- side assistance program AAA, he NTHS is built on eight basic The vote comes as the Mississippi State sissippians who have no state level pro- bers of members of the organiza- advised students to always have principles: knowledge, skill, hon- Legislature is facing fierce backlash for tections in housing, workplace or public tion following a ceremony, hosted “Triple A” attitude, aspiration and esty, service, responsibility, schol- the passage of HB 1523 – a deeply dis- accommodations. in the Gallery. ambition. arship, citizenship and leadership. Agape North donates uniforms Bailey APAC wins Challenge Bowl to Peeples Middle School

Bailey APAC

Students at Peeples Middle School received a special surprise April 20. Agape North, a clothing company from Memphis, Tenn., presented 440 uniform shirts to scholars at the school. The donation is a partnership with the Junior League of Jackson. “We are extremely delighted and humbled by the generosity of Agape North and the Junior League of Jack- son,” said Chinelo Evans, JPS Chief Academic Officer for Middle Schools. “This donation will give our scholars a sense of pride as they propel into academic success.” Agape North is a cause-based clothing company that focuses on offering high quality polos, T-shirts, out- erwear and caps to its consumers. When customers purchase Agape North apparel, the company donates uniforms to students in the United States and all over the world. Kirksey Middle School

Siwell Middle School Jackson Public School challenge bowl teams tried to be first to give the correct answer to a broad range of academic subjects at the Annual JPS Middle School Challenge Bowl. The team from Bailey APAC outwitted the competition, winning the Challenge Bowl for the fourth year in a row. Finalists for the 2016 Challenge Bowl were Kirksey Middle, second place, and Siwell Middle, third place. The final day of competition was held at the Jackson Convention Center March 29. Students prepared for hours and hours to make it to the finals. As seen in televised college quiz bowls, the teams earned points competing against one another based on their responses to academic and current events questions posed by a moderator. Questions came from a broad range of categories including geogra- phy, architecture, vocabulary and pop culture. The team with the first accurate response within the time limit earned points. The Beta Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has sponsored the event in JPS for more than 28 years. Members of the organization served as judges and presented awards to the winners. Pictured are the teams from Bailey, Kirksey Middle and Siwell Middle schools. EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11 Survivor of Gibbs-Green tragedy tells SGA, others to never forget 1970 casualties

By L.A. Warren alarming. jsumsnews.com SGA President Rashad Moore After two people were slain described Baker as a blessing and by law enforcement during racial a living history and also called for tensions at Jackson State College less intercultural divisiveness and in 1970, a survivor said April 14, senseless killings. “I would not during the annual observance of be anything nor would I be here the Gibbs-Green tragedy, that he without the people who came be- fought his own impulses to re- fore us,” he told the guest speaker. spond violently to the aggression Meanwhile, Miss JSU Cha- that also left 12 people injured. rence Higgins implored her Speaking at an event sponsored peers to embrace hard-fought by JSU’s Margaret Walker Alex- advantages pioneered by indi- ander National Research Center viduals such as Baker. She said, and the Student Government “We have the opportunity to be Association, alumnus James educated at any school across this “Lap” Baker, 67, said, “I was so country, but I chose Jackson State disturbed over the incident that I University. I’m glad I did because wanted to get my .22 caliber from I’m in a room with a person who my apartment, but my friends understands that black lives mat- said, ‘Lap, don’t go back there. James “Lap” Baker said he and his friends crawled on the ground to ter.” They will kill you.’” Dr. Vivian Fuller, associate avoid being sprayed by gunfire during a tumultuous period on May 15, Speaking at the annual Gibbs-Green observance, Robert Luckett, di- He said calm among students vice president of Student Affairs, 1970, when two students — one from Jackson State and another from rector of JSU’s Margaret Walker Alexander National Research Center, was restored only when one of said events of the past are im- Jim Hill High School — were killed after law enforcement from the city said, “We cannot let anybody on this campus forget this.” PHOTOS BY their peers, Gene “Jughead” and state converged on Jackson State’s campus. CHARLES A. SMITH/JSU portant because they “assist and Young, began reciting one of guide individuals” in making a the Rev. Martin Luther King make sense of some of the in- female residential facility. Phil- the ground to avoid being shot as ous but calculated. significant difference. Although Jr.’s famous speeches, “I Have sanity that’s going on right now. lip Lafayette Gibbs, 21, a junior they heard screams and moans of They shot up this campus in tragedies are unfortunate, she a Dream.” (Years later, Young You are extraordinarily blessed pre-law major and married fa- the wounded. a planned massacre,” and he said many often bring rewards. would earn his Ph.D. and join the to grow your minds and perspec- ther of an 18-month-old son and He said the Lord had a reason warned against allowing history She asked the audience, rhetori- faculty at JSU. Before his death tive.” She called the events of another on the way; and James for allowing him to survive, and to repeat itself. “You must be cally, “If you had to write your in 2011, he had worked in numer- 1970 world history and urged Earl Green, 17, a senior at Jim “I thank him every single day.” very conscious of these types of own obituary today, what would ous academic and administra- young leaders to focus on great Hill High School, were mortally After the shooting rampage, he situations. Keep watch of what’s it say?” Among her suggestions tive roles, including having once accomplishments. wounded. said he watched law enforcement going on around you,” admon- for influencing history: Be objec- served as acting director of the Also, speaking to the students, Baker said he and others had pick up their shell casings. ished Baker, as he reflected on tive and always express true feel- Walker Center.) Dr. Robert Luckett, director of heard the patter of lawmen’s feet “We cannot allow what hap- recent incidents of police brutal- ings to others. Baker, reflecting on the theme the Walker center, said, “This is marching on campus, followed pened on this campus to be for- ity and the Black Lives Matter Before he concluded, Baker “Upon These Shoulders We an important event because this is by an officer shouting, “May gotten,” he said. “Sadly, we often movement. urged the audience of young Stand: Remembering the Past,” your legacy. We cannot let any- I have your attention, please.” forget our history, and that’s part While making reference to the leaders and followers to “set your urged young adults gathered in body on this campus forget this.” Baker said at that moment a of the problem,” said Baker, who crusade against law enforcement goals, your objectives, your rec- Ayer Hall to always observe the Forty-six-years ago, shortly af- bottle was thrown and shattered. formerly worked as an adjunct in- abuse, Baker also raised concerns ommended actions … so that you anniversary of the tragic incident. ter midnight on May 15, Jackson “When that bottle burst all hell structor at his alma mater. over black-on-black violence won’t let another May 15 happen President Carolyn W. Meyers police officers and the Mississip- broke through,” he said. Imitat- Because it was such a volatile throughout the country. He sug- because of racism. Know that reminded students that they are pi Highway Patrol fired a barrage ing the sound of gunfire, Baker period, he said he believes the gested that violence perpetrated you are a descendant of royalty,” the hope for the future and “to of bullets into Alexander Hall, a said he and his friends crawled on horrific event was not spontane- against one’s own race is just as he said.

Jackson, Martin elected 2016-2017 Miss Alcorn State University, SGA president

The Mississippi Link Newswire As current Miss Alcorn State University Amber King and Student Government Associa- tion President Adrian McLain set their sights on graduation in May, two new leaders wait to officially replace them as lead- ers of the student body. Natchez native Whitney Jackson and Bassfield native Jeremy Martin will serve as the 2016-2017 Miss Alcorn State University and Student Gov- SGA President Jeremy Martin and Miss ASU Whitney Jackson ernment Association President. The two, newly elected leaders leadership qualities you must bright ideas that they can’t wait are eager to accept their new possess to be a campus queen.” to share with the Alcorn com- positions. “One of my closest friends munity. “It’s a relieving feeling be- and my peers motivated me to “I plan to encourage building cause I’ve been waiting for this run for the position. I was al- character by serving the stu- opportunity for a long time,” ready thinking about running, dent body and acknowledging said Whitney. “The feeling is but it wasn’t until my friends them for outstanding academ- still new and a bit overwhelm- said that they think I’ll make a ics, moral conduct and partici- ing. I have to get used to being great candidate and leader.” pating in community service in called Miss Alcorn.” Because of Whitney’s experi- our local communities. I plan to “It’s an honor to hold such a ence with SGA and Jeremy be- acknowledge all student organi- position as this one,” said Jer- ing the president of the Mighty zations and student-athletes for emy. “Coming from where I’m Eta Chapter of Omega Psi their participation in their dif- from, I never imagined winning Phi, both feel that Alcorn has ferent functions and sports. We the election for SGA president.” equipped them for their future can soar toward progression by Whitney’s inspiration to leadership roles. starting an alumni picnic so stu- pursue Alcorn’s royal crown “I’ve served in SGA as a dents and alumni can network started in high school. After class queen and an executive and form new relationships. My being elected to be the face of board member. Being a part of vision as Miss Alcorn is to pro- Natchez High School’s stu- the organization taught me how mote professionalism, excellent dent body, she was determined to deal with different personali- academics and moral conduct. that she could serve as campus ties, knowledge of what issues “My focus is student and queen on the next level. As for to address and not to address teacher retention. With that, I Jeremy, listening to the encour- and how to overcome obstacles. want to bring the administra- agement of his peers motivated “Alcorn has molded me into tion and student body together him to go for the SGA presi- the man my creator wants me so that we can be on one accord dency. to be. Alcorn has allowed me to so that the University can con- “When I was in high school, I find out who I am as a man and tinue to excel. I also want to en- was elected Miss Natchez High leader.” courage more students to attend School. I was able to see what Whitney and Jeremy have school here.” 12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2016 www.mississippilink.com

MINISTERIAL MESSAGE Message from the Religion Editor

By Daphne Higgins One of my sisters called to say, Religion Editor “You didn’t call to say that you Exactly two needed me to come earlier but An introduction weeks ago, I I’ll be there in a couple of days shared with you and will stay until after gradu- an injury that I ation. I know you and how you incurred which want to make sure that every- still has me on thing goes according to plan, to Christian education medication, not so I’m on my way.” to mention using a roll about, When my dynamo sister got wheelchair and crutches. My here, my insight about my in- By Rev. Alvin C. Carter beginning lesson He taught is denial at your honest attempts. to learn mobility is very limited and my jury changed completely. I al- Special to The Mississippi Link known as the Beatitudes. It reminds me of when Peter Together, let us beExcited; let sleeping pattern has reverted to ready knew that God had me to And seeing Now, I believe it was impor- and John offered the strength us be Encouraged; and let us be that of a newborn. I can sleep slow down for a reason but now the multitudes, tant for Jesus to teach the peo- and power of Jesus to the man Educated about our Lord and all day, wake to eat, play with I understood even more. He he went up into ple so they would learn of who that could not walk. Luke re- Savior, Jesus the Christ! my loved ones for a short time wants me to be more accepting a mountain: and was actually helping them. I am cords, “Now when they saw the Be blessed and be a blessing period and drip off to sleep of the love that surrounds me when he was reminded of the words of Jesus boldness of Peter and John, and to someone else. again. Even as I work on shar- and to stop thinking that I’ve set, his disciples when He said “Come unto Me, perceived that they were un- Rev. Alvin Christoper ing this editorial with you, my got to make sure that it’s done came unto him: all ye that labour and are heavy learned and ignorant men, they De’Mond Carter is an associate body is telling me that I should my way. I did not attempt to lift And he opened his mouth, and laden, and I will give you rest. marveled; and they took knowl- minister and primary division be asleep. another muscle during my sis- taught them, saying… (Mat- Take My yoke upon you, and edge of them, that they had been director with the Sunday School I’ll tell you, this is definitely ter’s (who was later joined by thew 5:1-2, KJV) learn of Me; for I am meek and with Jesus. And beholding the at Pilgrim Rest M. B. Church a new and humbling experi- four other sisters) stay because I greet you in the precious lowly in heart: and ye shall find man which was healed standing in Madison. He received his ence for me. I sprained my they, along with my husband, name of Jesus the Christ. I rest unto your souls. For My with them, they could say noth- education through the Madison right foot a little over a year made it all happen and not a present to you the notion that yoke is easy, and My burden ing against it.”(Acts 4:13-14, County School District, Tou- ago and thought I was experi- beat was missed. My daugh- we live in a world that is ever is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30, KJV) galoo College and Mississippi encing pain, but now I have a ter’s day was perfect. changing. It appears that every- KJV) The council of opposition College. He has studied at the new appreciation for pain and I “was” able to be in atten- one takes it personal to keep up Jesus introduced those that tried their best to discredit what Mississippi Baptist Seminary those who have physically ex- dance at Mississippi Veterans with the status quo or the way followed Him to the impor- had been done, but they could College and received class perienced it. In case you’ve Memorial Stadium to watch her things are now. I would argue tance of learning about Him and not all because they saw the training through the National forgotten, my diagnosis – a march in Jackson State Univer- that although this has its place, recognizing Him as the One to evidence in the man that was Baptist Congress of Christian ruptured Achille’s Tendon. sity’s 2016 Spring Commence- it is still good and pleasant to lean and depend on. As much as healed. What was learned from Education. Ordained on July I’m reminding you of my ment, not only as the outgoing have a solid foundation or what He helped and healed, He also Jesus and about Jesus is the im- 13, 2015 under the leadership injury because it occurred ap- Miss Jackson State University, I would consider “root securi- spent time preaching and teach- portance to believe in Him and of Matthew Canada, he is cur- proximately two weeks before but also as the salutatorian of ty.” I submit to you the thought ing about the kingdom of God. have faith over everything else. rently enrolled at Liberty Uni- one of the proudest days of my her school of study. She is also “An Introduction to Christian Consequently, the experiences It is important that we mirror versity pursuing a Master of life, the college graduation of one of a few who was allowed Education.” of His disciples had gotten so this same faith as we learn of Arts in Theological Studies & my oldest child, Charence M. to have one-on-one time with Jesus is often described as detailed, they even desired to Christ and not only believe it, Biblical Studies degree. The Higgins. Long before my in- the First Lady of the United preaching in certain places, but learn more from Jesus. Luke but practice it as well. son of Alvin and Helen Carter, jury, I’d begun planning my States, Michelle Obama. there are sometimes when He records “And it came to pass, In conclusion, we have an op- he is married to KaLandra M. family’s before and after grad- When she and her guests ar- is specifically teaching. In this that, as He was praying in a portunity to learn more about Carter. They are the parents of uation activities to help her rived at our home following particular text, He had been certain place, when He ceased, Jesus. Just as He taught in the three daughters: Aerial, Alon- celebrate. Like most mothers, the festivities, the reception preaching in their synagogues one of His disciples said unto biblical days that we often read driya and Khloe. Presently, he I was busy preparing our home was wonderful and I did abso- and healing people from many him, Lord, teach us to pray, as about, it is just as needful for is employed Tougaloo College, for guests, planning the recep- lutely nothing. Lord, thank you surrounding areas that had John also taught His disciples.” us to learn of Him today. When where he serves as program tion and trying to make sure for family, friends and loved diseases and conditions, both (Luke 11:1, KJV) They began you notice the custom and the assistant under the Title III that all of her needs were met ones. Now, I’d like to reference physical and mental. Through to embrace the desire to learn patience Jesus had for those Program/Curriculum Enhance- so that she wouldn’t be stressed Psalm 46:1 – “God is our ref- this healing, the people began more about the ways of Christ. that followed him by specifi- ment, the Fellowship of Chris- (like she needed me for that)! uge and strength, a very pres- to follow Him. Regardless of your desires to cally sitting on the side of the tian Athletes Campus Repre- Suddenly, everything ent help in trouble.” As He noticed the multitude, want to learn more about Jesus mountain to share the word, we sentative and the Champions of stopped. I went from telling Because of Him, the love of He sat on the side of a mountain and do more for Him, the world see a “Teaching Savior” that is Character Coordinator for the others what to do to being told, others made it possible for me and began to teach them. The has a way of casting doubt and ready and willing for everyone Department of Athletics. “Be still and let others help you not to become overwhelmed so that you can heal.” I wanted with anything. He knew that to heal, but I wanted to make this was not a setback but a sure that my daughter’s day setup for sharing His goodness. was perfect. Yes, I was deter- The Mississippi Link, a mes- Niyoki leads praise, worship at Pearl Street AME Church mined that I was going to roll senger for news in and around or hop through my house to the state of Mississippi, would Special to The Mississippi Link returned to her gospel roots Faith, Trusting And Serving get whatever I could done but like to not only share your news For those who simply desire that began as little girl in the God In The Midst Of Adversi- I just didn’t have the energy of praise and good works but a Friday night of total praise church where her father was ties” (Ruth 1: 16-18). or strength to accomplish any- that of your places of worship, after a long week of work and the preacher. There will also be a meet and thing. as well. Remember, the verse school, make plans to be at Her first gospel album, My greet session with Niyoki from Now is the time to tell you that I often share with you: Isa- Pearl Street A.M.E Church at Everything, was circulated by 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. She will sell that the action plan began to iah 52:7 (NIV) “How beautiful 7 p.m. April 29. The women of Executive Music Group along her CDs and religious themed unfold. Because at this mo- on the mountains are the feet Pearl Street are hosting a free with Dedicated 2 God Records T-shirts. ment, my only reference to of those who bring good news, praise and worship service fea- in 2006. It was a Billboard Pearl Street A.M.E Church is what happened next is Prov- who proclaim peace, who bring turing gospel recording artist magazine breakthrough release located at 2519 Robinson St erbs 3:5-6. “Trust in the Lord good tidings, who proclaim Niyoki. upon the Gospel Albums chart. To follow the praise and wor- with all your heart, and lean salvation, who say to Zion, Kedrah Niyoki Chapman, Given the name that de- ship service on social media not on your own understand- Your God reigns!” ing; in all your ways acknowl- To share your news, contact who goes by the stage name, Niyoki scribes her by her mother, Ni- use #pearlstreetwomen2016. Niyoki – an African name yoki’s message to Mississippi Guests will be encouraged to edge Him, and He shall direct Daphne M. Higgins at reli- meaning “serious minded and Hit and Run Tour in 2000 and will focus around the theme of post with the hashtag as they your paths.” [email protected] fax responsible” toured with sing- 2001, as a member of the girl Pearl Street’s 2016 Women’s praise and worship following a Why that scripture? Here’s (601) 896-0091 or mail your er/songwriter Prince on the group, Milenia. Eventually, she Day Observance – Women of long week of work and school. what happened. I got a phone information to The Mississippi call at approximately 6 a.m. Link, 2659 Livingston Road, just one day after my surgery. Jackson, MS 39213. REIGNING ANNOUNCEMENTS

The International Museum of Muslim Cul- Mason is the pastor. tures will continue to host its first Islamic Heritage celebration in response to the city New Hope Baptist Church, 5202 Watkins of Jackson Proclamation of April as Islamic Dr., Jackson, will begin a month of prayer Heritage Month at the Arts Center of Missis- by hosting the movie, “War Room” a film sippi, 201 E. Pascagoula St., unless noted that reminds us that prayer is a powerful otherwise. Events include: Quran in Action weapon at 5:30 p.m. May 1, in the Family Presentation and Dialogue from 5:30 – 7 Life Center Chapel. The month-long theme p.m. April 28 and an all-day Islamic Heritage is “May: 31 Days of Prayer.” For more infor- Festival (at the Mississippi Museum of Art/Art mation, visit http://newhope-baptist.org/ or Garden) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30. For call (601) 366-7002. Dr. Jerry Young is the more information call (601) 960-0440 or visit pastor. www.muslimmuseum.org New Horizon Church International, 1750 Greater Pearlie Grove M. B. Church, 1640 Ellis Ave., Jackson, will host its prayer revival West County Line Road, Jackson, will host its May 2 – 6, at noon. For more information, pastor’s pre-anniversary celebration service visit http://www.nhcms.org/ or call (601) 371- from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. April 30. For more in- 1427. Bishop Ronnie Crudup Sr. is the pas- formation call (601) 354-2026. Rev. Stephen tor. www.mississippilink.com APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 13 PRESERVED Having a burden for Remembering to forget lost souls - Part II

By Shewanda Riley By Pastor Simeon R. Green III this same person reminded me As I listened to him and others ahead, I press toward the goal derers, people with family is- Columnist Special to The Mississippi Link of how much God had deliv- talk about what they were trying for the prize of the upward call sues and the homeless need to “I can’t re- ered and protected me from but to let go of, I kept thinking about in Christ Jesus (NKJV).” This At one time know that God can help them member to for- to my confusion and surprise, I the ironic truth in the phrase “I verse encourages us that “for- or another in through these things. get you.” This still kept remembering too many can’t remember to forget you.” I getting” is also a part of the pro- our lives we We can look at this world very simple specifics about the painful past hesitated to bring up this phrase cess of forgiveness. will experi- and see evil taking place. phrase came with this person. Maybe I was to others because it didn’t seem Even as some of us hummed ence leadership. False religion is running ram- to mind a few naïve, but I thought that once I 100 percent biblically sound. the tune to the song “Sea of For- Positive leaders pant. We must find a way to years ago as I made and kept my decision to As Christians, we are taught to getfulness” and agreed that we will find satis- share the Gospel, the good struggled with forgive, I would also eventually forgive others as we ask others believed the scripture, we still faction in making a difference news of Jesus Christ. forgiving and forgetting wrongs forget. to forgive us (Matthew 6:12 – acknowledged that forgiving in their communities, neigh- Jesus spoke of the Good that I believed that had be done Soon after this, I either partic- “forgive our debts as we forgive was the easy part; it was forget- borhoods and world. Our Samaritan in the Gospel of to me by someone with whom ipated in or overheard a number our debtors.”). It seems that ting that was hard. Much like world desires good and godly Luke, Chapter 10. A man was I once shared a close friend- of conversations where others what’s implied in forgiveness is someone who is on a respirator leaders. Effective leadership attacked by thieves and left ship. In fact, I remember being were struggling with the same that you must also make an ef- and is kept alive by the force of is the answer for the church nearly half dead on the road of bothered because it seemed as issue. In one specific conversa- fort to forget. the machine, many of us keep and for every challenge Chris- Jericho. A priest and a Levite though the harder I tried to move tion at a get together, I remember However, before I had a painful memories alive by the tians and society will face. We saw him, offering him no as- on, the more frustrated I became a 40 something-year-old lawyer chance to say this scripture, force and power of unforgive- should have such a burden for sistance or medical attention. when thinking about what hap- saying that he truly wanted to someone began to recite songs ness. We say we’ve forgiven but lost souls that it moves us to However, the Samaritan had pened. Eventually, I worked move on from his ex-wife, but lyrics from the “Sea of Forget- our actions and attitudes toward action. We should look at our- compassion on him and helps my way through this emotional simply didn’t know how. In fact, fulness” by Helen Baylor and people who have hurt us might selves and this lost world and to take care of him. If we see roadblock by reminding myself he joked that remembering the Bible verses like Philippians show otherwise. say, “I want to make a differ- someone who needs help and that it was better for me to spend info he studied for the State Bar 3:13: “But this one thing I do, Shewanda Riley is a Dallas ence and help change it now.” turn our back on that person, time and energy working on for- exam wasn’t as hard as what he forgetting those things which Fort Worth-based author who My friends, many people we are no different than the giveness. was now trying to forgive and are behind and reaching for- can be reached at lovehang- are so comfortable in their priest and the Levite. We must Years later, encounters with forget about his ex-wife. ward to those things which are [email protected]. daily living that they do not be willing and committed to think about anything for oth- reaching out to lost souls. ers. When we are too comfort- The saints of old turned the able in our “world,” we will world upside down by being not have the compassion to moved to action. When we see reach the lost souls. the sin in this world, it should The Top 10 Gospel Songs from the Billboard Nehemiah was willing and grieve us to action. was much concerned about We each were sinners at one the welfare of God’s people. time. We all have experienced As Christians, we will be ridi- what it is like to suffer. This Gospel Charts for the week of April 28 culed and criticized as we at- should give us a burden to see tempt to rescue lost souls. We others changed. As Christians, should never allow anyone to we know what it is like to ap- hinder us from doing God’s proach God’s throne and have SONGS ARTISTS ALBUM will. If we seek God and pray our prayers answered. about the issue, we will be When God opens a door, we 1. Wanna Be Happy? Kirk Franklin strengthened and helped by need to do everything we can God. We must have a mind to help out. God has a great 2. Worth Anthony Brown & group therAPy and burden to work and build purpose and plan for our life. 3. Intentional Travis Greene the kingdom of God. God wants to help His people. Nehemiah asked the king He wants to see the church 4. 123 Victory Kirk Franklin for permission to go and help grow and help to advance the 5. Put A Praise On It Tasha Cobbs Featuring Kierra Sheard rebuild the wall in Jerusalem. kingdom of God. Our God is awesome, and we God adds to the church 6. I’m Yours Casey J should seek Him when we see daily. We read in Acts 2:47, 7. The Anthem Todd Dulaney lost souls and request, “Send “And the Lord added to the us to someone so that we can church daily such as should 8. I’m Good Tim Bowman Jr. help to build up the kingdom be saved.” Matthew 16:26 9. Live Marvin Sapp of God, the Church.” We are says, “For what is a man prof- either building up or tear- ited, if he shall gain the whole 10. You’re Mighty J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise ing down the church. Are we world, and lose his own soul? ready to work to see lost souls Or what shall a man given in To listen to snippets of these songs, please visit billboard.com/charts/gospel-song rescued and delivered from exchange for his soul?” sin? We have a great work to Rev. Simeon R. Green III do and we need to be about is pastor of Joynes Road our father’s business in mak- Church of God, 31 Joynes ing disciples. Road, Hampton VA 23669. Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master Most of us have had our He is married to Velma L. hearts broken and hurt over Green. He is a member of things. Nehemiah’s heart was the National Association of broken because the city of Je- Evangelism Church of God, rusalem had been destroyed. Anderson, Ind. He serves as It should break our hearts to chairman of the Southeastern see the condition of lost souls. Association of The Church of Alcoholics, drug addicts, mur- God, Inc.

1750 SUNDAY Worship Services www.nhcms.org 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

MONDAY Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m.

WEDNESDAY Michael T. Williams Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. Pastor Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00p.m.

New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Pastor, Dr. F. R. Lenoir Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Live Radio Broadcast WOAD AM 1300 - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

“A Church Preparing for a Home Not Built by Man” New Bethel M. B. Church • 450 Culberston Ave. • Jackson, MS 39209 601-969-3481/969-3482 • Fax # 601-969-1957 • E-Mail: [email protected] OPINION

14 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 28 - MARCH 4, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Deny our Traditional values are popular microphones to terrorist in the black community groups

By Raynard Jackson of success each of them has at- cause of my Lord and Savior.” initiatives. She travels across the By Armstrong Williams NNPA News Wire Columnist tained. By any standard, they have Even Curry’s line of basketball country sharing with students her NNPA News Wire Columnist What do these all proven to be model citizens, shoes with Under Armour comes personal story of how she overcame As we have seen from recent four people all have both publically and privately. They with a Bible verse on each pair for the effects of bullying in her life. events in Paris, Brussels and all in common: Wardell all live “PG” lifestyles. which he has come under some crit- People of faith cannot count on across the world, terrorism is not Stephen “Steph” But, the real reason people like icism ala former NFLer Tim Tebow. the mainstream media to promote an obscure phenomenon that only Curry II, better these are so often ignored in and by Curry’s wife is a successful actress, and highlight those of us who have impacts the Middle East. And known as Steph the media is because they are black, model and a mom. chosen to live a values-based life. no longer can Americans ignore Curry, Ayesha Alex- heterosexual, American citizens, Carvin Haggins is a multi-Gram- The values-based community must the threat of terrorism as primar- ander Curry, Carvin Haggins and who are God fearing Christians. my Award-winning songwriter/pro- do a much better job of highlighting ily a European problem. Although attacks in the BriaMarie? Stephen and Ayesha met at a ducer who has worked with some those who are living examples of a United States are less frequent due, in part, to our Yes, they are all involved in en- church youth group in North Caro- of the biggest names in music – Al- values-based lifestyle. distance from the region, increasingly, leaders tertainment at the highest levels. lina. They were 15 and 14 respec- gebra, Justin Timberlake, Ledisi, The four people in this column associated with terrorist groups are now finding Yes, they all have achieved some tively. They both attended David- Musiq Soulchild, Jill Scott, Chris are not exceptions to the rule, but their way onto American soil. measure of success within the in- son College and there they began Brown, BriaMarie and Jazmine Sul- rather they are the norm. The liberal Not only must we be concerned about terror- dustry. Yes, they are all black. Yes, dating. They married in July of livan to name a few. media would have you believe that ist cells hiding in communities around the United they are all Christians and yes they 2011. Haggins, who is also an ordained people like Beyoncé, Bruce Jenner, States, but we now also have to worry about do- are all Americans. They asked their friends to forego minister, has the audacity to think Michael Sam and Miley Cyrus are mestic Muslim organizations, such as the Islamic But I think the other things they getting them wedding presents, but that he could write positive, uplift- the norm. Nothing could be further Society of Wichita (ISW), providing an outlet for have in common are infinitely more instead to make a contribution to ing songs and still have his music at from the truth. terrorist recruitment and incitement. These very important. They have never re- ThanksUSA, a charitable organiza- the top of all the music charts. His In the black community especial- groups that seek to cause us harm now have a ceived a congratulatory phone call tion that provides college scholar- record label, Ethical Music Enter- ly, these four people are our norm. place to spread their hateful rhetoric in the U.S. from President Obama for their ships for the children of those serv- tainment, will only work with art- They represent our traditions and Recently, ISW invited Sheik Monzer Taleb, a courage to come out of the closet ing in the military. Curry serves as ists who are committed to living a they live our values. Politically, no man with a long record of fundraising and sup- about their Christian faith. They their national spokesman. “values-based” life. one reaches out to this group and port for the designated terror group Hamas, to have never been interviewed on Curry’s team, the Golden State BriaMarie is the first artist signed the liberal media wants to continue speak at the mosque on Good Friday. Hamas is MSNBC. They have never been Warriors, won the NBA champion- to Haggins label. Her inaugural CD, to perpetuate the myth that there are the Palestinian branch of the Muslim Brother- cited by Sen. Harry Reid or Rep. ship this past June and Curry was “Freshman,” was just released last no values-based celebrities who are hood, which gained international notoriety for Nancy Pelosi for speaking up for named the Most Valuable Player year. black. unleashing suicide terrorism against Israelis. It those who don’t have a voice and (MVP) in the NBA for 2015. She is a native of Columbia, If you share the above values, I advocates not only for the complete destruction they have never been invited by Mi- During his acceptance speech, Md., and a graduate of Temple strongly encourage you to support of the Jewish state, but seeks the genocide of the chelle Obama to sit in her box dur- Curry said, “First and foremost I University (with a 3.8 GPA). She all the projects these individuals are Jews worldwide. ing the State of the Union. have to thank my Lord and Savior has what I call “brains, beauty and involved in. Only then can we take Taleb is captured on a promotional videotape While these snubs should be worn Jesus Christ for blessing me with values (BBV).” She sings, writes, back our country. affirming his allegiance to Hamas, which- mur as a badge of honor, it also points to the talent to play this game…I do a and plays several instruments, but Raynard Jackson is founder and dered scores of innocents and has long been the fact that blacks who have com- little sign on the court every time I most importantly, she is a Christian chairman of Black Americans for a deemed a foreign terrorist organization by the mitted to living a “values-based” make a score or make a good pass, I woman of virtue. Better Future, a federally registered U.S. government. As stated in a press release re- life are quite often and intentionally pound on my chest and point to the Her CD takes you on her journey 527 Super PAC established to get leased by the office of Congressman Mike Pom- ignored. sky; that symbolizes that I have a through her metamorphosis from more blacks involved in the Repub- peo (R-Kansas), whose district includes ISW, These four individuals are each in heart for God…and as a reminder a caterpillar into a beautiful black lican Party. BAFBF focuses on the Talib was named a co-conspirator in the Holy the public eye and are not hesitant of who I am playing for…People butterfly. She was bullied most of black entrepreneur. For more infor- Land Foundation terrorism finance case, in which to talk about their Christian faith as should know who I represent and her life, therefore she has taken up mation about BAFBF, visit www. millions of American dollars were funneled to the key to them enjoying the level why I am who I am and that’s be- this issue as one of her charitable bafbf.org. Hamas. What is most troubling about this Talib situation is that the Islamic Society of Wichita apparently does not find his Hamas affiliation problematic. In fact, the ISW likely would not have cancelled his appearance were it not for Congressman Pom- Black women won’t celebrate peo’s vehement and vocal opposition. At the core of our democratic society is free speech, an ideal that traces its origins all the way back to ancient Athens. It is a cornerstone of our Equal Pay Day until August 1 society and one of the markers of the land of the free. It is disturbingly ironic that IWS has taken this perennial symbol of American freedom and By Julianne Malveaux around August 1 to earn as much as their pay. Indeed, the reason there lenges that African-American wom- NNPA News Wire Columnist twisted it into a pulpit for hatred and oppression. a man did in the previous year. As are such gaping pay gaps is because en face. While I am aware that this After all, free speech is nonexistent in a place like The Sewall-Bel- alarming as that fact is, it is equally there is so little transparency about president prefers not to deal with Gaza, where Taleb’s vaunted Hamas rules. mont House is lo- alarming that few mention Equal pay. From legislation he has sup- race matters, in this last year of his We cannot permit radical jihadists to utilize cated at the National Pay Day in a racial context. Ain’t I ported, and discretionary acts he has presidency, he ought to consider do- our most sacred values to support their perverse Women’s Party in a woman? taken, Obama would likely do more ing so. There are few consequences outlook. We should not welcome them into our Washington D.C. It It would have meant a lot to some to close the gender pay gap were for this action. country, and must deny them the microphone is one of the oldest African-American women had there a more cooperative Congress. Obama does not mind using black they seek to spread their hateful vitriol. houses near the Unit- President Obama mentioned other Clearly, pay equity is not a priority women as a throwaway line in a Proponents of this radical Islamist mindset ed States Capitol and was the house inequality in passing. It would not for this Congress. speech. At his University of Chi- view the West as a “kurrfars,” or infidels who where Alice Paul wrote the 19th have distracted from the important Obama has been an aggressively cago Law School conversation, he aren’t worthy of life unless they submit them- Amendment that granted women points he made when he designated pro-family president. From his sup- defended his nomination of Merrick selves to Islamic law as subjugated “Dhimmis.” the right to vote. On April 12, Equal the new monument. After all, the port of an increased minimum wage, Garland to the Supreme Court. He We must use our freedom of speech to shed light Pay Day, President Barack Obama press release from the White House to his advocacy for paid sick leave rather vapidly said that some people upon and denounce this vulgar hatred. designated the house the Belmont- talked about “America’s diverse his- (including an executive order for expected him to pick a “black les- We simply must not allow freedom of speech Paul Women’s Equality National tory.” The disparate treatment of Af- federal contractors), to his support bian from Skokie,” a comment I to be used against America to recruit new adher- Monument. The National Park rican-American women is certainly for better overtime regulations, the found offensive and condescending. ents to the warped ideology of terrorism. There is System will manage the site and a part of that history. President has strongly supported If black women can be fodder for a no easy way around this. We need to defend our philanthropist has donated a million To be sure, Obama has done a workplace fairness. It takes noth- silly off-the-cuff remark, surely we Constitutional right to speech – yes, even speech dollars to support the site and to pro- good job in addressing the issue ing from his strong commitment to ought to get enough serious policy we find detestable, but we also must protect our vide some restorations to the house. of equal pay and fair treatment of women, though, to acknowledge consideration for our pay equity is- nation and our people from the scourge of terror- According to the American As- women in the workplace. His first that African-American women earn sues to be addressed. ism. sociation of University Women, a piece of legislation, the Lilly Led- less, and that Equal Pay Day comes August 1 is Equal Pay Day for Af- In Wichita, we see another case in which a line group that promotes equity and edu- better Fair Pay Act, gave women much later for them (and for Latina rican-American women. We work may have been crossed. Just as you cannot yell cation for women and girls, “Equal a longer time to sue for workplace women, who would have to work harder, longer and for less remuner- “fire” in a crowded theater, terrorists should not Pay Day is the symbolic day when discrimination. He has also created until November 1 to earn the same ation than other women do. What have the right to exploit our democratic society women’s earnings “catch up” to a National Equal Pay Task Force amount a man earned last year) than are we going to do about it? for their macabre gain. men’s earnings from the previous and, through executive order, pro- it does for other women. Julianne Malveaux is an author There is a great deal to be learned from what year.” hibited federal contractors from Surrounded by three intelligent and economist based in Washington, is happening in Europe today. In many ways But African-American women discriminating against workers who and beautiful African-American DC. Her latest book “Are We Better their societies have been more open than ours for earn a scant 63 cents to the average discuss their pay. In the non-federal women – Michelle, Sasha and Ma- Off? Race, Obama and Public Poli- years, if not as welcoming to immigrants from dollar a white man earns. A black workplace, employees can be disci- lia – it would be impossible for our cy” is available at www.amazon.com Muslim lands. woman would have to work until plined, or even fired, if they discuss president to be unaware of the chal- and www.juliannemalveaux.com. Most Muslims in America may be good citizens who renounce violence. But organizations like ISW, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the now-defunct Holy Land Founda- tion have proven themselves terrorist sympathiz- ers at best and terrorist co-conspirators at worst. If we cannot find a way to cut off the radical in- doctrination these organizations espouse, then we could be facing a bloody future that looks more and more like Europe in 2016. Read Armstrong Williams, author of the brand new book Reawakening Virtues, content onRight- SideWire.com and join the discussion live at 6-8 p.m. and 4-6 a.m. est. on Sirius/XM Urban View 126, become a fan on FaceBook and follow him on Twitter.

Editorials and Letters to the Editor may be e-mailed to [email protected] or mailed to 2659 Livingston Road, Jackson, MS 39213. The views and opinions expressed on the Op/Ed pages are not necessarily the views and opinions of The Mississippi Link. The Mississippi Link also reserves the right to edit all material for length and accuracy. NATIONAL

www.mississippilink.com APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 15 Coroner: Most Ohio victims Chinese company to build $1 billion mill shot many times, some bruised in south Arkansas By Ann Sanner Associated Press By Andrew Demillo about 65 miles southwest of COLUMBUS, Ohio – Seven Associated Press of eight relatives who were Little Rock in the city of Arka- killed in their southern Ohio LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The delphia. homes had been shot multiple Chinese company Sun Paper An Arkansas economic de- times, including one who was announced plans Tuesday for velopment official said earlier shot nine times, according to a $1 billion mill in southern this month that Sun Paper was autopsy results released Tues- Arkansas, the paper company’s also considering Mississippi for day. Some also had bruising, first facility in North America. the mill. which matched a report from Joined by Sun Paper offi- “It will result in a real boost a 911 caller who said two ap- cials to announce the project to the economy of south Ar- peared to have been beaten up. at the state Capitol, Gov. Asa kansas throughout the timber The Hamilton County coro- Hutchinson said the project will industry,” Hutchinson said. “I ner said the victims – three create 250 jobs and is one of not only think about the 250 di- women, four men and a the largest private investments rect jobs, but also the log haul- 16-year-old boy – had wounds in Arkansas’ history. Company ers, those in the fields and the to their heads, torso and other and state officials said they ex- timber industry that will benefit parts of the body. Dr. Lakshmi pected the project to employ from this extraordinary project Sammarco’s report said one 2,000 people during its con- and investment.” victim had a single wound, one struction and create an addi- Hutchinson, a Republican, had two wounds and the rest tional 1,000 jobs indirectly in traveled to China last Novem- had three or more. The report the timber industry. ber and met with Sun Paper didn’t specify which victim “This project will be the most officials. He signed a letter of had which number of wounds. modern, the highest efficiency, intent then to study the feasibil- Ohio’s attorney general has the most environmentally pro- ity of building the plant in Ar- called the deaths carefully gressive factory in the pulp and kansas. planned slayings carried out at paper industry in all of North The average salary for jobs four locations in Piketon, a ru- America,” Sun Paper chairman at the mill will be $52,000, ac- ral Appalachian Mountain re- and founder Hongxin Li said, cording to a memorandum of gion community. Mike DeW- speaking through an interpreter, understanding the company ine has also said there were at a news conference at the state signed with state and local of- marijuana growing operations Capitol. ficials. Company officials said they The project is receiving $10 at three of the locations where In this April 22 file photo, authorities set up road blocks at the intersection of Union Hill Road and Route 32 bodies were found. hoped to begin construction million in local incentives for at the perimeter of a crime scene, in Pike County, Ohio. As the investigation into the killings of eight family in the first half of 2017 on the infrastructure at the site and DeWine said Tuesday that members in rural Ohio enters its fifth day, more details are being released. AP PHOTO/JOHN MINCHILLO, FILE investigators have received mill, which will be used to con- another $92 million in local more than 300 tips and are vert wood into pulp to be used property tax abatement. The continuing to serve search their cousin, 38-year-old Gary were two dogs there that would ed what was best for her kids,” for paper production, and said it project will also receive sev- warrants in an effort to identify Rhoden; and 20-year-old Han- eat you up.” Scioto Valley Local School will take two and a half years to eral incentives from the state, the killer or killers. He said 79 nah Gilley, whose 6-month Pike County Prosecutor District Superintendent Todd build. including cash rebates based on pieces of evidence have been old son with Frankie was un- Rob Junk told the Columbus Burkitt said. Based in Shandong Province, its payroll, sales tax refunds on sent to a state crime lab for harmed. Two other children, a Dispatch on Monday that the The youngest victim, Chris- Sun Paper employs 10,000 peo- construction materials and a re- testing and analysis. 6-month-old and a 3-year-old, marijuana operations included topher Rhoden Jr., was a fresh- ple worldwide and is China’s cycling tax credit. Authorities have said mem- were also unharmed. a grow house sheltering hun- man at Piketon High School. largest privately owned paper- The state also has agreed to bers of the Rhoden family Leonard Manley, father of dreds of plants. “He was the first one that making enterprise, according to expedite the process for approv- were targeted in the slayings. Dana Rhoden, told the Cin- “It wasn’t just somebody sit- if he thought that someone the company’s website. ing the air and wastewater per- A woman who called 911 cinnati Enquirer that he first ting pots in the window,” Junk wasn’t being treated fairly or The new plant will be built mits necessary for the project. Friday morning to report find- learned about the marijuana said. felt like someone wasn’t being ing two of the bodies said that operations from news reports. DeWine said Monday there treated appropriately, he would she saw “blood all over the Manley, 64, said he’s sure his was also possible evidence speak up about it,” Burkitt house” and that the two looked daughter couldn’t have been of cockfighting at one of the said. like they had been badly beat- involved in anything illegal. properties, but he didn’t know Hanna and Frankie Rhoden Third wave of migrants en. “They are trying to drag my what was relevant to the inves- also had attended the school. The victims are 40-year- daughter through the mud and tigation. While authorities have not old Christopher Rhoden Sr.; I don’t appreciate that,” said More than a dozen counsel- released any details about a returned to Turkey as his ex-wife, Dana Rhoden; Manley, whose three grand- ors, clergy and psychologists motive, the attorney general’s their three children, 16-year- children – Dana’s children – arrived at the local high school office did confirm Monday that old Christopher Rhoden Jr., were also among the dead. on Monday to help friends one of the victims had received part of European deal 19-year-old Hanna Rhoden Manley also noted that the and neighbors cope with their a threat via Facebook. Authori- and 20-year-old Clarence assailant was able to get by his grief as they remembered the ties didn’t elaborate. By Mehmet Guzel broke out Tuesday during a “Frankie” Rhoden; Christo- daughter’s two dogs. victims as loyal and caring A Cincinnati-area business- Associated Press visit there by the Greek mi- pher Rhoden Sr.’s brother, “Whoever done it knows the people. man offered a $25,000 reward ISTANBUL – Dozens of gration affairs minister and a 44-year-old Kenneth Rhoden; family,” Manley said. “There Dana Rhoden “always want- leading to those responsible. migrants arrived in Turkey on Dutch official. Tuesday, Turkish officials said, A Greek official said Ioan- as part of a migration deal with nis Mouzalas was visiting the the European Union meant to camp with Dutch junior jus- stem the flow of people head- tice minister Klaas Dijkhoff Howard students call news of Pres. Obama ing to Europe’s prosperous when migrants began shout- heartland. ing “freedom” and “open the Ferries carrying a total of borders,” and banging metal delivering commencement speech surreal 49 migrants from the Greek objects. The official spoke on islands of Kos, Chios and Les- condition of anonymity in line bos reached the Turkish port with department regulations. By Imani Fox and Kishana Flenory tually very historic,” James said. towns of Gulluk, Cesme and Police said the unrest be- Special from Howard University News Abigail Idokogi, a senior majoring in Dikili, according to Turkish gan in the section housing (TriceEdneyWire.com) – Howard Uni- clinical laboratory sciences, said she was news agencies and an official unaccompanied teenagers, versity students reeled with excitement in beginning to feel as though her senior year at Dikili, who spoke on condi- with protesters starting fires reaction to the news that President Barack was a flop. The events she had looked for- tion of anonymity in line with by burning trash. Riot police Obama will deliver the address for their ward to ended up either being cancelled or government rules. were on standby outside the May 7 commencement. not being as fun as she expected them to be. According to the deal fi- camp, police said, adding that “We were freshmen in high school when “I was beginning to feel like my entire nalized last month, Turkey the situation was tense but un- he first got elected and we were freshmen senior year was lackluster, but this was like will take back migrants who der control. in college when he got re-elected,” said the cherry on the cake that already didn’t reached Greece after March Dijkhoff, whose country cur- graduating senior Jeremiah Jones. “So, we have any icing on it,” Idokogi said. “This is 20, unless they successfully rently holds the EU’s rotating were a part of his legacy in the eight years finally Howard’s opportunity to give me the apply for asylum in Greece. presidency, was visiting Greece he led the United States.” parting gift I deserve after all the stress.” For every Syrian among those to check on progress of imple- The film production major said he could The White House announcement gave a returned, Europe has pledged menting the EU-Turkey deal. hardly believe it when he first got the news special nod to Howard. to take a Syrian refugee direct- The agreements “offer per- through social media. But then the univer- “As one of the nation’s top Historically ly from Turkey to be resettled spective, but their success sity made the official announcement. Black Colleges and Universities, Howard in an EU country. can’t be taken for granted. It is Howard University president, Dr. Wayne University is recognized for its rigorous Tuesday’s group, from Af- of the utmost importance that A. I. Frederick, announced Obama’s visit education and legacy of building lasting ghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and member states live up to their bridges of opportunity for young people,” Myanmar, was the third wave side of the deals,” Dijkhoff in a statement issued to students and em- Obama ployees. it said. of migrants to be returned to said in a statement released “It is an extraordinary honor and privi- ture, Howard will commemorate its 150th Howard law student Lindsey Parker Turkey. before the protest. lege for the Howard University community anniversary in March 2017, emboldened by said the announcement has not just excit- As part of the deal, some “That means we have to to welcome President Barack H. Obama to a legacy of addressing disparities that are ed graduating seniors, “but the families of refugee camps on the eastern help Greece deal with asylum our campus to deliver the 2016 commence- inextricably intertwined with this nation’s these students, faculty and under classmen Aegean Greek islands have applications and the return of ment address,” Frederick said “The presi- legacy of equality and inclusivity,” he said. are also very eager.” been turned into closed deten- migrants. Member states also dent’s commitment to education, especially “President Obama’s own legacy gives the Physician assistant major Yasmeenah tion centers holding those who have to accept Syrians from for those who can least afford it, dovetails Howard community great expectations for Howard agreed. face potential deportation. Turkey in return for the mi- with Howard’s commitment to provide the leadership footprint it will leave on “Before I found out the news, my moth- One of those is Moria camp grants being sent back to Tur- these same students with a rigorous, in- America and the globe.” er and other family members continued on Lesbos, where a protest key.” tellectually-stimulating and academically- Makaela James, a senior public relations sending me text messages of the exciting challenging educational experience.” major, said with this also being the presi- news,” Howard said. She said she never GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: Frederick said the event will impact dent’s last full year in office, it gives the would have thought that the president of Howard far beyond the commencement. moment an even greater significance to the United States would be delivering her “As we look into the not so distant fu- hear one of his final speeches. “This is ac- commencement speech. www.mississippilink.com CLASSIFIED

16 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2016 www.mississippilink.com

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Advertisement for Bid Advertisement for Bids NOTICE TO BIDDERS City of Jackson Re-Bid 3038 George Elementary School Window Restoration Capitol Street Water Line Improvements Phase II Jackson, Mississippi Lamar Street to President Street Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bid will be received by City Project No. 15B0104.701 Sealed, signed RFP’S are invited and will be received by the City of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Busi- Jackson, Mississippi, until 3:30 P.M. in the City Clerk’s Office of Jack- ness Office, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 City of Jackson, Mississippi son, the bid must be stamped in by 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, May 17, 2016, A.M. (Local Prevailing Time) May 20, 2016, at which time and place they at which time said bids will be publicly opened at the City Hall located at will be publicly opened and read aloud. A Pre-Bid Conference concern- Sealed bids shall be received by the City Clerk, or appointed designee in the 219 South President Street (City Council Chambers) in City Hall for the ing the project will be held at George Elementary School Cafeteria, 1020 City Hall Board Room, 219 South President Street, P.O. Box 17, Jackson, following: Hunter Street, Jackson, MS 39204, on May 02, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. At- Mississippi 39205 until 3:30 p.m., local time, May 17, 2016, for supplying tendance at the pre-bid conference is non-mandatory but strongly sug- all labor and materials (as specified) necessary for the construction of the RFP No. 94086-051716 –For Maintenance & Repair of City Towers -24- gested. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all Capitol Street Water Line Improvements Phase II – Lamar Street to President Month W/Option bids, to waive informalities, and to withhold the acceptance of any bid Street, City Project No. 15B0104.701. if approved for forty-five calendar days from the date bids are opened. BIDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT HYPERLINK “http://WWW.JACK- Proposal forms and detailed specifications may be obtained from Burris/ Contract time to achieve Final Completion shall be 105 consecutive calendar SONMS.GOV” WWW.JACKSONMS.GOV Wagnon Architects, P.A., 500L East Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Jackson, days from the effective date shown in the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated dam- MS 39216, Email: HYPERLINK “mailto:[email protected]” stan@ ages will be assessed for each consecutive calendar day that Work has not The above must comply with the City’s specifications. Copies of pro- burriswagnon.com, Phone: 601-969-7543, Fax: 601-969-9374. A $50.00 achieved Final Completion. The amount of liquidated damages per day will posal forms can be obtained from the Purchasing Division, 200 South deposit shall be required on each set of plans and specifications, to be be $750.00 plus any additional actual costs above $750.00 incurred by the President Street, Room 604, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. refunded upon return of all documents in good condition by 4:30 P.M. the Owner. These actual costs include, but are not limited to, engineering, in- Copies of bid specifications are filed with the City Clerk for public record day before bid opening spection, and other construction related costs resulting from the Contractor’s in accordance with House Bill No 999, 1986 Regular Session of the Mis- failure to complete the work on schedule. sissippi Legislature. 4/21/2016, 4/28/2016 The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in public contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and Public Purchasing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS equal business opportunity for all persons doing business with the City. As and equal business opportunities for all persons doing business with the a pre-condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offeror shall submit City. As a pre-condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offer shall DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan, with the submit a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan BUREAU OF BUILDING, GROUNDS AND bid submission, in accordance with the provision of the City of Jackson’s Application, with each bid submission, in accordance with the provisions REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Executive Order. Failure to comply with set forth by authority of the City of Jackson’s EBO Ordinance. Failure to JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI the City’s ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder, or offeror from being comply with the City’s EBO Ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bid- awarded an eligible contract. For more information on the City of Jackson’s der or offer, from being awarded an eligible contract. For more informa- ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Equal Business Opportunity Program, please contact the Office of Economic tion on the City’s EBO Program, please contact the Office of Economic Development at 601-960-1055. Copies of the Executive Order, EBO Plan Development at (601)960-1638. Copies of the EBO Ordinance, EBO Sealed bids will be received at the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Applications and a copy of the program are available at 200 South President Plan Application and a copy of the EBO Program are available with the Property Management, 501 North West Street, Suite 1401 B, Jackson, Mis- Street, Room 223, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi. Office of Economic Development at 218 South President Street, Second sissippi, 39201, until 2:00:00 p.m. on Thursday, 05/26/2016 , for: Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with Title VI RE: GS# 103-281 Alexander Ctr. Renov - PH II (Building A Buildout) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 that The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City also Jackson State University all bidders will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this reserves the right to waive any and all informalities in respect to any bid invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, submitted. Bid awards will be made to the lowest and best bidder quot- at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Contract documents national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. ing the lowest net price in accordance with specifications. The award may be obtained from: could be according to the lowest cost per item; or to the lowest total cost The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivat- for all items; or to accept all or part of any proposal. Delivery time may Professional: Foil Wyatt Architects & Planners PLLC ing and ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, be considered when evaluating the bid proposal. In those cases where Address: 1510 North State Street, Suite 400 employment, initiatives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, it is known prior to advertising that the City’s intention is to award ac- Jackson, Mississippi 39202 corporations, and/or entities doing business within the City, as well as those cording to the lowest total cost for all items, or in some variation thereof, Phone: 601-352-3071 who seek to contract with the City on various projects and or conduct busi- statements to this affect will be included on the proposal form. Absence Email: [email protected] ness in the City, to assist the City in achieving its goal by strongly considering of such statement means the City will make that determination during City residents for employment opportunities. the bid review. A deposit of $150.00 is required. Bid preparation will be in accordance with Instructions to Bidders bound in the project manual. The Bureau of Build- Bidder must be qualified under Mississippi Law and show current Certificate Hellene Greer, CPPB, NPCA, Manager ing, Grounds and Real Property Management reserves the right to waive of Responsibility number issued by the Mississippi State Board of Public Con- Purchasing Division irregularities and to reject any or all bids. NOTE: Telephones and desks will tractors establishing his classification as to the value and type of construction (601) 960-1025 or 1533 not be available for bidders use at the bid site. on which he is authorized to bid. 4/21/2016, 4/28/2016

Glenn R. Kornbrek, Bureau Director Bids shall be made out on the bid proposal form to be provided, sealed in an Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management envelope and plainly marked on the outside of the envelope: “Bid for Capitol Street Water Line Improvements Phase II - Lamar Street to President Street, 4/21/2016, 4/28/2016 City Project No. 15B0104.701”. Each bidder shall write his Certificate of Re- LEGAL sponsibility Number on the outside of the sealed envelope containing his pro- LEGAL posal. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI SIGN VARIANCE FOR RESIDENCE INN REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS Bids shall be submitted in triplicate, sealed and deposited with the City Clerk, City Hall, Jackson, Mississippi prior to the hour and date hereinbefore desig- AND EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST THE JACKSON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONCESSIONS CONSULTING nated. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. ON THE SIGN VARIANCES FOR RESIDENCE INN TO RECEIVE CITI- AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS ZEN INPUT IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2016 AT 10:00 BY THE JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY A.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING, 219 JMAA PROJECT NUMBER 017-15 Each Bidder must deposit with his bid a Bid Bond or Certified Check in an amount equal to five percent of his bid, payable to the City of Jackson as bid SOUTH PRESIDENT STREET, JACKSON, MS, 39201. INTERESTED CITIZENS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. PLEASE CONTACT THE The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (“JMAA”) requests Statements security. Bidders shall also submit a current financial statement if requested SIGNS & LICENSE DIVISION (601) 960-1154 FOR MORE INFORMA- of Qualifications and Expressions of Interest (each, a “Statement of by the City of Jackson. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a TION. Qualifications”) to provide professional services for concessions consult- Payment Bond and Performance Bond each in the amount of 100% of the ing and facility improvements to design and expand food, beverage and contract amount. 4/28/2016, 5/5/2016 gift option locations at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (“Services”). Each Bidder must submit with his bid a separate attachment stating his and subcontractor’s qualifications to perform the work. The Statement of Qualifi- LEGAL JMAA will receive Statement of Qualifications to perform the Services at cations shall list past projects of similar size and nature, a list of references with name and telephone number, a list of key personnel who will perform the JMAA’s administrative offices, Suite 300, Main Terminal Building, Jack- Jackson Convention Complex work, and other information supporting the bidder’s qualifications. son-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, 100 International Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39208, until 3:00 p.m. central time on June 1, 2016 SMG, manager of the Jackson Convention Complex, has issued a Request for Proposal (the “Deadline”). A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2016 at 10:00 A.M, local time in (RFP) for full-coverage HVAC service and maintenance. the 5th Floor Conference Room of the Department of Public Works at 200 JMAA will not consider any Statement of Qualifications received after South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. ATTENDANCE BY ALL PO- For more information and instructions on how to respond, please visit http://jacksoncon- the Deadline for any reason whatsoever. Information for Respondents TENTIAL CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, AND OTHER INTER- ventioncomplex.com/about/business/ to download the RFQ document. relating to this Request for Statement of Qualifications (“RFQ”) is on file ESTED PARTIES IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. and open for public inspection at the offices of JMAA. The Information 4/28/2016 5/5/2016 for Respondents contains a copy of the RFQ, General Information for Contract Drawings, Contract Specifications, and other Contract Documents Respondents, Information Required from Respondents and Criteria for are on file and open to public inspection in the office of the Water/Sewer Selection. Utilities, Department of Public Works, Warren Hood Building, Room 405, 200 LEGAL S. President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, and the office of the City Clerk, Interested persons may obtain a copy of the Information for Respon- City Hall, 2195 President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. Copies of the Contract NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING dents from JMAA by contacting Ms. Karen Hatten, JMAA’s Procurement Documents, Contract Drawings and Contract Specifications may be procured CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Specialist, as follows: at the office of the Engineer, Neel-Schaffer, Inc. 125 S. Congress Street, Suite SIGN VARIANCE FOR WHATABURGER 1100, Jackson, MS 39201, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Local Time, Monday through Friday, upon payment of $300.00 for each set, THE JACKSON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING 100 International Drive, Suite 300 (39208) non-refundable. Checks are to be made payable to the Engineer. ON THE SIGN VARIANCES FOR WHATABURGER TO RECEIVE CITI- Post Office Box 98109 ZEN INPUT IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2016 AT 10:00 Jackson, Mississippi 39298-8109 The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive A.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING, 219 Attention: Karen Hatten, Procurement Specialist any informalities or irregularities therein. SOUTH PRESIDENT STREET, JACKSON, MS, 39201. INTERESTED Telephone No.: (601) 939-5631, ext. 210 CITIZENS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. PLEASE CONTACT THE Facsimile No.: (601) 939-3713 Kishia L. Powell Gus McCoy SIGNS & LICENSE DIVISION (601) 960-1154 FOR MORE INFORMA- E-Mail: [email protected] Director, Department of Public Works Chief Administrative Officer TION. or from JMAA’s website at www.jmaa.com/resources/rfprfb-center/. Terry Williamson 4/28/2016, 5/5/2016 Legal Counsel JMAA will hold a Pre-Submission Conference at 10:00 a.m. central time on May 18, 2016, in the Community Room, 3rd Floor Mezzanine Level, at 4/21/2016, 4/28/2016 the Main Terminal Building at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers Interna- Confused about your Medicare FAQ tional Airport, 100 International Drive, Jackson, MS 39208. Attendance Medicare Options? at the Pre-Submission Conference is mandatory for all those submitting ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Paying too much for your current Statement of Qualifications as a Prime Consultant for the Services. Supplemental Medicare plan? Advertisement for Bid Based on the Statement of Qualifications, JMAA will initiate negotiations Save up to 65% by comparing TOP carriers with the Respondent ranked first on the list. If such negotiations fail to Bid 3041 - Forest Hill High School Mechanical Room Upgrades Project in your area! Call Now! Get a FREE no obligation produce an agreement, in form and content, satisfactory to JMAA, within review of your Medicare options. a reasonable period of time, then JMAA may reject the first-ranked Re- Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bid will be received by spondent. the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Busi- CALL US! WE CAN HELP ness Office, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 800-400-9630 In that event, JMAA will follow the same process with the other Respon- A.M. (Local Prevailing Time) May 26, 2016, at which time and place they LEARN about the plans, COMPARE the different types of plans, and SAVE dents, in the order of their ranking, until a Respondent agrees to and will be publicly opened and read aloud. A Pre-Bid Conference concerning on the plan of your choice! Speak with a licensed adviser today! enters into an agreement satisfactory to JMAA. the project will be held at Forest Hill High School, 3607 Raymond Road, Jackson, MS 39212, on May 17, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. Attendance at the :HȇOOKHOS\RXȴQGWKHULJKW $UH\RXDQGROGHU" JMAA reserves the right to: (1) reject any and all Statement of Qualifica- pre-bid conference is non-mandatory but strongly suggested. The Board of SODQDQGFDUULHUIRU\RX MedicareFAQ (Elite Insurance tions, for any reason, any time before execution of a contract with a Re- Partners) helps individuals Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, Compare every plan in your area understand all Medicare options, spondent selected by JMAA to perform the Services and (2) waive any and to withhold the acceptance of any bid if approved for forty-five calendar with the lowest rates! including original Medicare and all informalities and irregularities in the selection process. days from the date bids are opened. A $100.00 deposit shall be required Compare top carriers costs and Parts A or B or any of the other PASS EHQHȴWVVLGHE\VLGH Supplemental Medicare plans like; on each set of plans and specifications, to be refunded upon return of all Medicare Supplements (Medigap), JMAA has established a DBE participation goal of 30% for the Services documents in good condition, returned within two weeks of bid opening. Compare your plan to current Medicare Advantage (Part C) or solicited by this RFQ. Proposal forms and detailed specifications may be obtained from Engineer- market rates! Prescription Drugs (Part D). ing Resource Group, 350 Edgewood Terrace Drive, Jackson, MS 39206, Friendly service, hassle free & no obligation to sign up! JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY Phone: 601-362-3552, Fax: 601-366-6418 This is a solicitation for insurance. Not a branch of Medicare or any other government agency. 4/28/2016, 5/5/2016 4/28/2016, 5/5/2016

Confused about your Confused about your Medicare Options? Medicare Options? Paying too much for your current Paying too much for your current Supplemental Medicare plan? Supplemental Medicare plan?

Save up to 65% by Save up to 65% by comparing TOP carriers comparing TOP carriers in your area! Call Now! Get a FREE no obligation in your area! Call Now! Get a FREE no obligation review of your review of your Medicare options. Medicare options. CALL US! WE CAN HELP CALL US! WE CAN HELP 800-400-9630 800-400-9630 LEARN about the plans, COMPARE the different types of plans, and SAVE LEARN about the plans, COMPARE the different types of plans, and SAVE on the plan of your choice! Speak with a licensed adviser today! on the plan of your choice! Speak with a licensed adviser today!

:HȇOOKHOS\RXȴQGWKHULJKW $UH\RXDQGROGHU" :HȇOOKHOS\RXȴQGWKHULJKW $UH\RXDQGROGHU" SODQDQGFDUULHUIRU\RX MedicareFAQ (Elite Insurance SODQDQGFDUULHUIRU\RX MedicareFAQ (Elite Insurance Partners) helps individuals Partners) helps individuals Compare every plan in your area understand all Medicare options, Compare every plan in your area understand all Medicare options, with the lowest rates! including original Medicare with the lowest rates! including original Medicare Compare top carriers costs and Parts A or B or any of the other Compare top carriers costs and Parts A or B or any of the other EHQHȴWVVLGHE\VLGH Supplemental Medicare plans like; EHQHȴWVVLGHE\VLGH Supplemental Medicare plans like; Medicare Supplements (Medigap), Medicare Supplements (Medigap), Compare your plan to current Medicare Advantage (Part C) or Compare your plan to current Medicare Advantage (Part C) or market rates! Prescription Drugs (Part D). market rates! Prescription Drugs (Part D). Friendly service, hassle free & no Friendly service, hassle free & no obligation to sign up! obligation to sign up!

This is a solicitation for insurance. Not a branch of This is a solicitation for insurance. Not a branch of Medicare or any other government agency. Medicare or any other government agency.

3.556x4 48 Web 3.33x4 46 Web CLASSIFIED

www.mississippilink.com APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 17

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE SECTION 1 forts are made during the construction period. The contractor will contact JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Vanessa Henderson, Deputy Director, Office of Housing and Community ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Development (601) 960-1829, for all questions concerning section 3 re- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVATION NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS quirements for the 2016 CDBG CITYWIDE STREET RESTRUCTURING COMMISSION (JHPC) WILL HOLD ITS MONTHLY MEETING OPEN TO THE PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 16B4003.902. PUBLIC ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016, AT 12:00 P.M. IN THE ANDREW JACK- Sealed bids will be received by the City of Jackson, Mississippi un- SON CONFERENCE ROOM (RM. 105) OF THE WARREN HOOD BUILDING, 200 til 3:30P.M., local time, May 17, 2016 at Jackson City Hall, for the Specifications and Proposals forms are on file and open to public inspec- SOUTH PRESIDENT STREET, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI. 2016 CDBG Citywide Street Restructuring Project City Project No. tion on the 4th floor (Engineering Division) of the Warren Hood Building 16B4003.902. located at 200 South President Street, Jackson, MS 39205, or the City • APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Clerk, City Hall, 219 South President, Jackson, Mississippi. One (1) copy The entire projects must be completed within seventy-five (75) calen- of the Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents may be procured • OLD BUSINESS dar days. The contractor will be subjected to liquidated damages in the from the Engineering Division, upon payment of $100.00 dollars, which amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per calendar day for each con- will not be refunded. Please contact Charles Williams, Jr., PhD, P.E. • CASE NO. 2015-21, REQUEST BY: ERIN GUYTON (APPLICANT: TOM ROSS) secutive calendar day in which the contract time is exceeded. (Engineering Manager) or Leroy Lee (Infrastructure Manager), at (601) TO REPLACE EXISTING SPANISH TILE ROOF AT 1621 PEACHTREE ST. WITH 960-1651 for directions or any additional information for procurement of ASPHALT SHINGLES IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in plans and specifications. The Standard Specifications adopted by the public contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full an City Council may be procured from the Department of Public Works, if • CASE NO. 2016-03, REQUEST BY: WERDNA B MCCLURKIN REV TRUST (AP- equal business opportunity for all persons doing business with the City. desired upon payment of $5.00 dollars for each specification. PLICANT: CHRISTINA MCKINNEY) TO INSTALL AN EXTERIOR DECK WITH OTH- As a precondition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offeror shall ER SITE MODIFICATIONS ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE HOME LOCATED AT 1344 submit a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ex- A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on April 27 at 11:00 A.M., local time, in SAINT MARY ST. IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. ecutive Order. Failure to comply with the City’s ordinance shall disqualify the 5TH floor conference room of the Warren Hood Building, 200 South a contractor, bidder or offeror from being awarded an eligible contract. President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. All potential contractors, subcon- • NEW BUSINESS For more information on the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Oppor- tractors, and other interested parties are encouraged to attend. tunity Program, please contact the office of Economic Development at • CASE NO. 2016-09, REQUEST BY: JEFF SEABOLD, ARCHITECT, TO REMOVE (601) 960-1638. Copies of the Executive Order, EBO Plan Applications Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi law and possess a certificate BOTH THE EXISTING CHIMNEY (STRUCTURALLY DAMAGED) AND EXISTING and a copy of the Program are available at 200 South President Street, of responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors SINGLE DOOR AND REPLACE WITH FRENCH DOORS ON THE REAR OF THE Warren Hood Building, Second Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. establishing its classification as to the value and type of construction on HOME LOCATED AT 1103 MANSHIP ST., IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. which it is authorized to bid. Each bidder must deposit with its proposal, a The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with bid bond or certified check in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the • CASE 2016-10, REQUEST BY: JENNIFER WELCH (APPLICANT) TO REPLACE Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to total bid for the work, payable to the City of Jackson, as the bid security. THE BALCONY AND WINDOWS WITH LIKE MATERIALS AT THE PROPERTY LO- 2000d-4, that all bidders will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids CATED AT 1032 SPENGLER AVENUE IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the The successful bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond and Payment grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex, in consideration for an Bond each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the con- • OTHER ITEMS award. tract amount awarded. Attorneys-in-fact who sign Bid Bonds or Payment Bonds and Performance Bonds must file with each bond a certified and • ADJOURN The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cul- effective dated copy of their power of attorney. 4/21/2016, 4/28/2016 tivating and ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, employment, initiatives, and assistance. The City encourages Proposals shall be submitted in triplicate, sealed and deposited with the LEGAL all persons, corporations, and/or entities doing business within the City, City of Jackson’s City Clerk prior to the hour and date designated above. as well as those who seek to contract with the City on various projects Each bidder shall write its certificate of responsibility number on the out- and/or conduct business in the City to assist the City in achieving its goal side of the sealed envelope containing its proposal. REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS by strongly considering City residents for employment opportunities. AND EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to FOR CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES The use of Community Development Block Grant funds initiates section waive any and all informalities BY THE JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY 3 compliance efforts as guided by the U.S. Department of Housing & Ur- JMAA PROJECT NUMBER 004-16 ban Development. The potential contractor will strive to advertise, hire, Kishia L. Powell Gus McCoy and engage all reasonable efforts to recruit section 3 businesses and Director, Department of Public Works Chief Administrative Officer The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (“JMAA”) requests Statements of residents if awarded the 2016 CDBG CITYWIDE STREET RESTRUC- Qualifications and Expressions of Interest (each, a “Statement of Qualifica- TURING PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 16B4003.902. The contractor Terry Williamson tions”) to provide professional project management services, in support of will be required to submit a section 3 plan, and other section 3 compli- Legal Counsel JMAA’s Capital Development program as a supplement to the incumbent staff. ance documents throughout the construction duration as required in the section 3 part of the specifications. The contractor will work with the 4/21/2016, 4/28/2016 JMAA will receive Statement of Qualifications to perform the Services at office of Housing and Community Development to ensure compliance ef- JMAA’s administrative offices, Suite 300, Main Terminal Building, Jackson- Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, 100 International Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39208, until 3:00 p.m. central time on May 25, 2016 (the “Dead- line”).

JMAA will not consider any Statement of Qualifications received after the Deadline for any reason whatsoever. Information for Respondents relating to this Request for Statement of Qualifications (“RFQ”) is on file and open for public inspection at the offices of JMAA. The Information for Respondents contains a copy of the RFQ, General Information for Respondents, Informa- tion Required from Respondents and Criteria for Selection.

Interested persons may obtain a copy of the Information for Respondents from JMAA by contacting Ms. Karen Hatten, JMAA’s Procurement Specialist, as follows:

Jackson Municipal Airport Authority 100 International Drive, Suite 300 (39208) Post Office Box 98109 Jackson, Mississippi 39298-8109 Attention: Karen Hatten, Procurement Specialist Telephone No.: (601) 939-5631, ext. 210 Facsimile No.: (601) 939-3713 E-Mail: [email protected]

or from JMAA’s website at www.jmaa.com/resources/rfprfb-center/.

JMAA will hold a Pre-Submission Conference at 10:00 am on May 11, 2016, in the Community Room, 3rd Floor Mezzanine Level, at the Main Terminal Build- ing at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, 100 International Drive, Jackson, MS 39208. Attendance at the Pre-Submission Conference is mandatory for all those submitting Statement of Qualifications as a Prime Consultant for the Services.

Based on the Statement of Qualifications, JMAA will initiate negotiations with the Respondent ranked first on the list. If such negotiations fail to produce an agreement, in form and content, satisfactory to JMAA, within a reasonable period of time, then JMAA may reject the first-ranked Respondent.

In that event, JMAA will follow the same process with the other Respondents, in the order of their ranking, until a Respondent agrees to and enters into an agreement satisfactory to JMAA.

JMAA reserves the right to: (1) reject any and all Statement of Qualifications, for any reason, any time before execution of a contract with a Respondent se- lected by JMAA to perform the Services and (2) waive any and all informalities and irregularities in the selection process.

JMAA has established a DBE participation goal of 30% for the Services solic- ited by this RFQ.

JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY 4/28/2016, 5/5/2016

LEGAL

Advertisement for

RFP 2016-07 - Digital Mult-Functional Copier/Printer

Sealed, written formal rfp proposals for the above rfp will be received by the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Office, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 A.M. (Local Prevailing Time) May 18, 2016, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all rfps, to waive informalities, and to with- hold the acceptance of any rfp if approved for forty-five calendar days from the date rfps are opened. Proposal forms and detailed specifications may be obtained free of charge by emailing [email protected], calling (601) 960-8799, picked up at the above address or download from our JPS website at HYPERLINK “http://www.jackson. k12.ms.us” www.jackson.k12.ms.us . 4/21/16 4/28/2016

Cryptogram Solution

© Feature Exchange 18 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2016 www.mississippilink.com

LEGAL Pick Up REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES The Mississippi Link BY THE JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY At The Following Locations: JMAA PROJECT NUMBER 004-16 JACKSON UPTON TIRE VOWELL’S MARKET PLACE The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (“JMAA”) requests Statements of Qualifications and Expressions of Interest (each, a “Statement of BULLY’S RESTAURANT Countyline Road and State Street 5777 Terry Road Qualifications”) to provide professional project management services, in 3118 Livingston Road MURPHY USA CITY HALL support of JMAA’s Capital Development program as a supplement to the CASH & CARRY 6394 Ridgewood Rd (North Jackson) Terry Road incumbent staff. Capitol Street and Monument Street REVELL ACE HARDWARE CITY HALL Terry Rd (South Jackson) CLINTON JMAA will receive Statement of Qualifications to perform the Services at 219 S President St RITE AID DOLLAR GENERAL JMAA’s administrative offices, Suite 300, Main Terminal Building, Jack- 807 Berkshire St - Clinton, MS son-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, 100 International Drive, GARRETT OFFICE COMPLEX 380 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave Jackson, Mississippi 39208, until 3:00 p.m. central time on May 25, 2016 2659 Livingston Road RITE AID RIDGELAND (the “Deadline”). DOLLAR GENERAL 114 E. McDowell Rd RITE AID 3957 Northview Dr (North Jackson) RITE AID 398 Hwy 51 JMAA will not consider any Statement of Qualifications received after DOLLAR GENERAL 6075 Old Canton Rd the Deadline for any reason whatsoever. Information for Respondents 2030 N Siwell Rd relating to this Request for Statement of Qualifications (“RFQ”) is on file CANTON TERRY and open for public inspection at the offices of JMAA. The Information DOLLAR GENERAL A & I SERVICE STATION for Respondents contains a copy of the RFQ, General Information for 4331 Highway 80W 716 Roby Street - Canton, MS at Exit 78 Respondents, Information Required from Respondents and Criteria for DOLLAR GENERAL B & B CITY HALL Selection. 5990 Medgar Evers Blvd 702 West North Street - Canton, MS West Cunningham Avenue DOLLAR GENERAL Interested persons may obtain a copy of the Information for Respon- BOUTIQUE STORE 1214 Capitol St (Downtown Jackson) dents from JMAA by contacting Ms. Karen Hatten, JMAA’s Procurement 3355 North Liberty - Canton, MS RAYMOND Specialist, as follows: DOLLAR GENERAL BULLY’S STORE HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE 304 Briarwood Dr Church Street - Canton, MS WELCOME CENTER Jackson Municipal Airport Authority DOLLAR GENERAL COMMUNITY MART 505 E. Main Street 100 International Drive, Suite 300 (39208) 2855 McDowell Rd 743 Ruby Street - Canton, MS SUNFLOWER GROCERY Post Office Box 98109 DOLLAR GENERAL FRYER LANE GROCERY 122 Old Port Gibson Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39298-8109 104 Terry Rd Attention: Karen Hatten, Procurement Specialist Martin Luther King Drive - Canton, MS Raymond, MS Telephone No.: (601) 939-5631, ext. 210 JJ MOBIL HAMLIN FLORAL DESIGN LOVE FOOD MART Facsimile No.: (601) 939-3713 Northside Drive and Flagg Chapel 285 Peace Street - Canton, MS 120 E. Main Street, E-Mail: [email protected] LIBERTY BANK AND TRUST JOE’S SANDWICH & GROCERY Raymond, MS 2325 Livingston Rd. 507 Church Street - Canton, MS RAYMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY or from JMAA’s website at www.jmaa.com/resources/rfprfb-center/. MCDADE’S MARKET K & K ONE STOP 126 W. Court Street, Raymond, MS Northside Drive JMAA will hold a Pre-Submission Conference at 10:00 am on May 11, 110 West Fulton Street - Canton, MS RAYMOND CITY HALL 2016, in the Community Room, 3rd Floor Mezzanine Level, at the Main MCDADE’S MARKET #2 LACY’S INSURANCE 110 Courtyard Square, Raymond Terminal Building at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Air- 653 Duling Avenue 421 Peace Street - Canton, MS port, 100 International Drive, Jackson, MS 39208. Attendance at the PICADILLY CAFETERIA SOUL SET BARBER SHOP UTICA Pre-Submission Conference is mandatory for all those submitting State- Jackson Medical Mall 257 Peace Street - Canton, MS HUBBARD’S TRUCK STOP ment of Qualifications as a Prime Consultant for the Services. 350 W Woodrow Wilson Avenue TRAILER PARK GROCERY Mississippi Hwy 27 SHELL FOOD MART PITT STOP Based on the Statement of Qualifications, JMAA will initiate negotiations 22 Westside Drive - Canton, MS with the Respondent ranked first on the list. If such negotiations fail to 5492 Watkins Drive BYRAM 101 Hwy 18 & 27 produce an agreement, in form and content, satisfactory to JMAA, within SPORTS MEDICINE DOLLAR GENERAL a reasonable period of time, then JMAA may reject the first-ranked Re- Fortification and I-55 125 Swinging Bridge Dr. BOLTON spondent. TWO SISTERS KITCHEN HAVIOR’S AUTO CARE BOLTON LIBRARY 707 North Congress - Jackson, MS 5495 I-55 South Frontage Road BOLTON CITY HALL In that event, JMAA will follow the same process with the other Respon- April24_MCAN dents, in the order of their ranking, until a Respondent agrees to and enters into an agreement satisfactory to JMAA.

JMAA reserves the right to: (1) reject any and all Statement of Qualifica- tions, for any reason, any time before execution of a contract with a Re- spondent selected by JMAA to perform the Services and (2) waive any and all informalities and irregularities in the selection process.

JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY

4/21/2016, 4/28/2016 To Place Your Statewide Classified Ad Order, Call 601-981-3060.

Auctions - Auto Employment-Trucking Services-Legal OUR BEST OFFER EVER JUST GOT BETTER! ABSOLUTE AUCTION - Saturday, OWNER OPERATORS ONLY! 80% LUNG CANCER? And 60 Years Old? If ALASKA UP TO CHOOSE April 23. FultonMediaBids Auto Auction. 405 E. Gross on Flatbed Freight! Home So, You And Your Family May Be Entitled CARIBBEAN 40% OFF 2 FREE Main St., Fulton, MS 38843. OPEN TO Weekends. Permits Provided. File / Pay / To A Significant Cash Award. Call 800- EUROPE SELECT SAILINGS PERKS THE PUBLIC.CelebritySells where is, Cruisesas is. Pre- Fuel Taxes. Owner Operators Lease 290-7193 To Learn More. No Risk. No For a limited time, choose two free perks for a savings register at 662-862-7374. Today! CDL-A, 25 years, 2 years OTR Money Out Of Pocket. of up to $2150 when you join us on almost any cruise*. experience. 870-336-9051. SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENE- Classes-Training CHOOSE YOURS AND GO! Availability is limited - act fast! Regional Runs Available. CHOOSE the FITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? Classic Beverage Package Unlimited Internet AVIATION GRADS work with JetBlue, TOTAL PACKAGE: AUTO DETENTION We can help! WIN or pay nothing! Start Prepaid Gratuities Up to $150 Onboard Credit Boeing, NASA and others.PASS Start here with PAY AFTER 1 HOUR! Weekly home your application today! Call Bill Gordon time! Regular, frequent HOME TIME, TOP & Associates. 1-800-706-3616. Call to Book Today! hands on training for FAA certification. 800-806-6687 PAY BENEFITS. Monthly Bonuses and *Offer and prices are subject to availability and change without notice, capacity controlled, and not applicable Financial aid if qualified. Call Aviation to charters or contracted groups. Refer to celebritycruises.com for additional terms and conditions. Services-Medical Institute of Maintenance, 866-367-2510. more! CDL-A, 6 months experience MEDICAL BILLING SPECIALISTS required. EEOE / AAP. 866-326-2679. A PLACE FOR MOM. The nation’s NEEDED! Train at home for a career www.drive4marten.com largest senior living referral service. working withMS MedicalPres s Billing Se r andvices For Rent Contact our trusted, local experts today! 7 Out of 10... Insurance Claims. Online training can get Our service is FREE - no obligation. Call you7 ready!Ou t Callof for1 0 FREE Y brochure!OUNG HS ADULTS 1-800-514-5471. Young Adult Diploma / GED and computer / internet CANADA DRUG CENTER is your choice needed. 1-877-259-3880. for safe and affordable medications. Our OUR BEST OFFER EVER JUST GOT BETTER! Mississippians licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy ALASKA UP TO CHOOSE Computers 1,300 Sq. Ft. will provide you with savings of up to 75 CARIBBEAN 40% OFF 2 FREE percent on all your medication needs. EUROPERead SELECT SAILINGS PERKS COMPUTER PROBLEMS - viruses, lost data, hardware3.556x2 or software Office Space Call today 1-800-823-2564 for $10.00 For a limited time, choose two free perks for a savings issues? Contact Geeks On Site! 24/7 off your first prescription and free ship- Newspapersof up to $2150 when you join us on almost any cruise*. 48 Web Service. Friendly Repair Experts. Macs and For Lease ping. CHOOSE YOURS AND GO! Availability is limited - act fast! PCs. Call for FREE diagnosis. 1-800-583- ClassicWeekly! Beverage Package Unlimited Internet Prepaid Gratuities Up to $150 Onboard Credit 0945 North Jackson PURRRRR-fect... Shouldn’tCall to Book you Today! advertise 800-806-6687 where people look? Employment-Trucking *Offer and prices are subject to availability and change without notice, capacity controlled, and not applicable to charters or contracted groups. Refer to celebritycruises.com for additional terms and conditions. CDL-A TRAINING. $500 - $1,000 601-981-3060 Advertising Discounted advertising network rates available PASS for those who need to run ads in multiple markets. Incentive Bonus. No Out of Pocket Solution! Tuition Cost! Get your CDL in 22 days. Mississippi Press Services Paid training after graduation. Accommodations provided if you live Call or E-Mail Sue Hicks at - Services-Misc. Statewide 50+ miles from Jackson. 6 day refresher 601-981-3060 or [email protected] courses available. Minimum 21 years of AT&T U-VERSE INTERNET starting at Classifieds! age. 844-689-3747. EOE. www.kllm- $15 per month or TV and Internet starting at $49 per month for 12 months with 1 OUR BEST OFFER EVER JUST GOT BETTER! drivingacademy.com L. E. TUCKER & SON, INC. Team driv- year agreement. Call 1-800-961-8976 to UP TO CHOOSE Tupelo CVB 97 newspapers for one low rate! ALASKA learn more. CARIBBEAN ers needed to run from S.E. to West 7 Out40% of OFF 10...2 FREE May/June7 Out of 10... EventsDISH TV 190 CHANNELS plus EUROPE SELECT SAILINGS PERKS Coast. Late model conventional tractors. Home weekly. Benefits3.33x2 package. Pearl, Highspeed Internet Only STATEWIDE RATES: For a limited time, choose two free perks for a savings MS. 1-800-647-5494. $49.95/mo! Ask about a 3 year price Young Adult * Young Adult 46 Web of up to $2150 when you join us on almost any cruise . guarantee & get Netflix included for 1 Up to 25 words...... $210 CHOOSE YOURS AND GO! Availability is limited - act fast! Mississippians Mississippians year! Call Today 1-800-319-2526 1 col. x 2 inch...... $525 Classic Beverage Package Unlimited Internet Driver Trainees FAST INTERNET! HughesNet Prepaid Gratuities Up to $150 Onboard Credit 1 col. x 3 inch...... $785 Now Satellite Internet. High-Speed. CallRead to Book Today! 800-806-6687 Read Available anywhere. Speeds to 15 mbps. 1 col. x 4 inch...... $1050 *Offer and prices are subject to availability and change without notice, capacity controlled, and not applicable Being Trained & Hired for Starting at $59.99 month. Call for Limited to chartersNewspapers or contracted groups. Refer to celebritycruises.com for additional terms and conditions. Newspapers McElroy Truck Lines Time Price? 1-800-473-5281 Nationwide Placement Available SAVE ON INTERNET AND TV BUN- Weekly! Weekly! NO OTR! GUARANTEED DLES! Order the best exclusive cable and To order your advertising call: satellite deals in your area! If eligible, get HOME EVERY WEEKEND! Shouldn’t you advertise where people look? Shouldn’t you advertise where people look?up to $300 in Visa Gift Cards. CALL *Local CDL Training* NOW! 1-800-375-1482 Mississippi Discounted advertising network rates available DiscountedEarnPASS $55kadvertising - $60k network rates availableSWITCH to DIRECTV and get a $300 for those who need to run ads in multiple markets. for those who need to run ads in multiple markets.Gift Card. FREE Whole-Home Genie Press Services HD/DVR upgrade. Starting at Sue Hicks, 601-981-3060 Mississippi Press Services MississippiCall Today Press Services$19.99/mo. New Customers Only. Don't settle for cable. Call or E-Mail Sue Hicks at - Call or E-Mail Sue Hicks at - 1-888-540-7364 Call Now 1-800-215-6713 601-981-3060 or [email protected] 601-981-3060 or [email protected] Week of April 24, 2016

3.556x4 48 Web 3.33x4 46 Web

3.556x4 48 Web 3.33x4 46 Web www.mississippilink.com APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 19

Senate honors JSU’s Braddy Gray visits Norwood

Sen. Sollie B. Norwood visited with eighth-grade EE Rogers SDA Academy student Christopher Gray Jr., April 1, whom he spoke with about the legislative process.

The Mississippi Senate on April 14, honored legendary former Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame when he was chosen Moses assists at Capitol Jackson State University baseball coach Robert “Bob” Braddy of in 2003. Braddy, one of seven to share the honor, will be officially in- Florence, for being inducted into the National College Baseball Hall ducted into the National College Baseball Hall of Fame’s 2016 class of Fame. on July 1-2, 2016, in Lubbock, Texas. Braddy once taught Norwood Sen. Sollie B. Norwood led the presentation of Senate Concurrent and coached him in baseball while at McLaurin High School in Flor- Resolution 660 to Braddy, former athletic director of JSU, coached ence. the Tigers for 28 seasons and won 824 games and 12 Conference Standing (from left) are George McQuitter, Rhonda Anderson, Championships. JSU advanced to the NCAA Tournament three Norwood, Robert L. Braddy Sr., Artimese Braddy Lawrence, T.C. times in Braddy’s tenure. Braddy was named NAIA District Coach McLaurin Jr., TeVester Anderson, Ada Diane Lawrence (baby girl), of the Year on two occasions and SWAC Coach of the Year eight Sarah Garbacz Samuel, Leonard Braddy, Ellis Norwood, Robert L. times. Braddy was inducted into the Tigers’ Sports Hall of Fame in Braddy Jr., Vertis Stovall, Bill Washington, Jason Smith, Thomas 1985 and the SWAC Hall of Fame 20 years later. Braddy became Rogers, Ricky Bush, Pastor Willis Washington Jr., Clif Marshall, Wil- the first African-American coach to be inducted into the American liam “Billy” Halcomb and Robert Ford.

Cole accepts resolution

Evan Moses of Jackson recently served as a page for the Mississippi House of Repre- sentatives. Pages generally run errands for officials and House staff. Evan is pictured with Speaker of the House Philip Gunn and Rep. Robert L. Johnson III who sponsored his visit. Holly Springs native Ben Thomas Cole II, executive director of other factors. Evan is the son of Erik and Mioshi Moses and grandson of Mavis James and attends St. North Mississippi Rural Legal Services accepted Senate Concur- Standing with Cole are Senators Bill Stone, Willie Simmons and Johns College High School. When asked about the week, Evan said, “I thoroughly enjoyed rent Resolution 554 on behalf of the organization’s 50th anniversary Robert L. Jackson, primary author of the resolution, 11th District Circuit serving as a page for the Mississippi House of Representatives. I was excited to see and March 9, at the Capitol. The organization ensures that all Mississip- Court Judge Linda Coleman, Cole, Sen. Barbara Blackmon, Jessie learn more about the Legislature. I appreciate Rep. Robert Johnson for allowing me to have pians have equal access to justice, regardless of income, race or Pennington and Senators Angela Turner, John Horhn and Albert Butler. this opportunity.”

Area students assist in Senate NFL’s first female official honored

Danielle Campbell of Greenville, (left), Ambriya Powell of Greenville, (middle) and Jessica Stewart of Jackson recently served as pages for the Mississippi Senate. Pages generally run errands for officials and Senate staff. They Brandon resident and Pascagoula native Sarah Thomas, the first full-time female NFL official, was honored by the are pictured with Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and Sen. Derrick T. Simmons who sponsored their visit. Danielle is the daugh- Mississippi Senate April 7, with presentation of Senate Concurrent Resolution 584 that commended her rise. Thomas ter of Gaye Allison and attends Greenville High School. Ambriya is the daughter of Victoria M. Powell and attends made her NFL regular season debut in a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans at NRG Greenville High School. Jessica is the daughter of the late Landell Stewart and Andrea Stewart and attends Jim Hill Stadium on September 13, 2015. Thomas’ NFL officiating uniform number is 153. She is shown accepting SCR 584 High School. When asked about the week, they said, “This week has been very fascinating. We have a new found from Sen. Josh Harkins, while Sen. Michael Watson and Brice Wiggins look on. Her parents Spencer and Donna love for politics.” Bailey stand with her and hold Thomas’ 3-year-old daughter Bailey.

Local students assist at Capitol Blackmon assists at Capitol Symone Davis and Tyra Causey of Jackson recently served Enyla Blackmon of Jackson re- as pages for the Mississippi House of Representatives. Pages cently served as a page for the Mis- generally run errands for officials and House staff. Rep. Alyce sissippi House of Representatives. Clarke (D-Jackson) sponsored their visit. Pages generally run errands for of- Symone is the daughter of Dexter Davis and attends Jack- ficials and House staff. Enyla is pic- son Academy. When asked about the week, Symone said, “I tured with Speaker of the House Philip would like to thank my Representative Alyce Clarke for giving Gunn, Taylor Harris and Rep. Edward me the opportunity to page. I had a great time making friends, Blackmon Jr. who sponsored her visit. learning about the Capitol, and getting to exercise by walking Enyla is the daughter of Enola Kelly up and down all of the stairs. This was a great learning experi- and Madison Blackmon and attends ence and I am very grateful for the chance to page.” St. Andrews. When asked about the Tyra is the daughter of Sharese Morgan and attends Wing- week, Enyla said, “I had a blast this field High School. When asked about the week, Tyra said, week being able to page at the Capitol. “This week was a great experience. It was something that I I thoroughly enjoyed it and would like had never heard of but I am glad this opportunity was brought shadow important people to obtain a better understanding for to thank my sponsor Rep. Blackmon to my attention. I was able to meet a lot of new people and what they do for Mississippi!” for this amazing opportunity.”

Arinder honored Owens assists at Capitol Williams assists at Capitol Dr. Max K. Arinder, Jenea’ Owens Kyle A. Williams of former executive of Jackson recently Jackson recently served director of the Joint served as a page as a page for the Missis- Legislative Commit- for the Mississippi sippi House of Represen- tee on Performance House of Represen- tatives. Pages generally Evaluation and Ex- tatives. Pages gener- run errands for officials penditure Review ally run errands for and House staff. Kyle is from May 14, 1996, officials and House pictured with Speaker of to June 30, 2015, staff. Jenea’ is pic- the House Philip Gunn was honored March tured with Speaker and Rep. Oscar Denton 31, with presentation of the House Philip Gunn and Regina Reigner who sponsored her visit. who sponsored his visit. of Senate Concurrent Resolution 515 for exemplary service to the state Jenea’ is the daughter of Leslie Seaton and Omaris Blount and attends Kyle is the son of Kimberly and Eddie Williams and attends Bailey APAC. and in helping to hone the focus of the watchdog agency. Arinder is stand- Bailey APAC. When asked about the week, Jenea’ said, “This week was When asked about the week, Kyle said, “I really enjoyed the opportunity to ing with his wife, Diann and Sen. Gary Jackson, primary author of the reso- fun. I made some new friends and leaned so many things about our state’s page for the House of Representatives. My favorite part was meeting new lution. government.” people and making new friends.” 20 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2016 www.mississippilink.com JSU Bowling inks Devilettes halt Lady Hornets’ first signee of 2016 recruiting class quest for conference perfection Mississippi Link Newswire Mississippi Link Newswire ley scored three runs to extend MONTGOMERY, Ala. – their lead. With the bases load- Violet Kirk II from The Mississippi Valley State ed, Alexander walked to score Aurora, Ill., has signed Devilettes stopped the Lady Sanchez. Jordan Brown singled a letter-of-intent to at- Hornets quest for conference to left center to score Dunn and tend Jackson State Uni- perfection 12-10 in Montgom- Deja Talton. versity and bowl for the ery, Ala. April 24. ASU responded with three 2016 SWAC Coach of Alabama State took an early runs of their own in the bottom the year coach Michael 3-0 lead over the visiting Mis- of the fourth and one in the Boykins and the 2016 sissippi Valley team in the first fifth. MVSU scored twice in SWAC Championship inning. MVSU rallied back in the top of the sixth. The runs team. the top of the second to take served as the Devilettes final She will be graduating a one run lead, as they scored runs of the contest. Pahulu’s from Waubonsie Val- four in the inning. steaming bat didn’t lose any ley High School where Ane Pahulu sent a beautiful heat as she nailed a triple into she was a member of long ball over the center field right field to score Alexandria the Waubonsie bowl- wall to land a three RBI hom- and come home on a throwing ing team. Throughout er. Holly Brown and Ikeyia error by the second baseman. high school, Kirk was Alexander came home on the Alabama State scored twice a standout bowler who play. Annaisa Sanchez singled Alabama State falls to Mississippi Valley’s Devilettes 12-10 April 14. in the bottom of the sixth and started as a sophomore, up the middle and advanced to was unable to overcome the made all-conference second on the throw to earn an Holly Brown singled to right Holly Brown and Sharia Co- Devilettes in the final inning. two years in a row, as RBI for Dejanae Gage. center and advanced to second mier. MVSU finished with 12 runs well as team MVP. She Holding ASU scoreless in on the throw, Kailyn Dunn The Lady Hornets scored one on 12 hits and three errors carried the highest aver- the second, MVSU scored scored on the play. Pahulu in the bottom of the third. In the while Alabama State tallied 10 Violet Kirk signs her letter-of-intent to age of her high school three in the top of the third. doubled to left center to score fourth inning, Mississippi Val- runs on 17 hits and one error. career (214), highest bowl for Jackson State as Marty Miller, series (732) and highest her high school coach, looks on. game (279). Kirk was voted athlete of the month in January 2016 at Wau- bonsie Valley High School; featured speaker on Naperville TV 17 Alcorn plans cheerleading tryouts Sports: How to throw a hook in bowling (February 2016); com- peted in Jr. Gold for the first time in 2015 and averaged 175; quali- Mississippi Link Newswire fied for Jr. Gold for 2016. During Kirk’s senior year of high school her bowling team won The Alcorn State University cheerleading two of six regular season tournaments. Kirk won one tournament squad is looking to add more talented girls to as an individual and was team captain and team MVP. help spread cheer and school spirit. Alcorn cheerleading tryouts will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 30 in the E. E. Simmons Gymnasium. Participants are re- quired to pay a $50, non-refundable registra- 39 JSU Tigers named Arthur tion fee. Cheerleading coach Candance Buford looks forward to welcoming new partici- Ashe Jr. Sports scholars pants to the cheerleading squad. “After having an awesome season last Mississippi Link Newswire a record of campus of community year, I can’t wait to see what 2016 holds for Thirty-nine Jackson State Uni- service. us,” said Buford, who is looking for individ- versity student-athletes from Fifteen JSU student-athletes uals who understand the work that goes into 10 sports have been honored were first-team selections: Bridg- becoming an elite cheerleader. as 2016 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports et Robinson, Laura Uzell, Brandy “I truly want individuals who actually care Scholars, which recognizes those Terrell, Tatyana Givens, Victo- about cheer. I want people who know all the who have achieved high standards ria Nelson, Canessa Swanson, effort and skill it takes to be a cheerleader. I of scholarship, athleticism and D’Andrea Eashmond, Cliffaniqua would love to see more tumblers come out.” humanitarianism. These students Towbridge, Mark Watson, Ronza For more information, contact Buford at were recognized from a pool of Anderson, Vincent Hunter, Ja’rius (601) 877-6368 or [email protected]. Alcorn State University cheerleader squad more than 600 student-athletes Moore, James Reede, Ryan who were nominated by their in- Swanier and Keiven Russey. stitution. Arthur Ashe Jr. was a top Jim Hill High wins Each year Diverse: Issues in ranked tennis player in the 1960s Higher Education magazine hon- and 70s and was the first African- powerlifting title ors students of color who have American male tennis player to made achieving both academi- win a Grand Slam Tournament. The Jim Hill High School Girls Powerlifting Team won cally and athletically a winning His commitment to athletics, so- the Class 3 Girls State Powerlifting Championship combination. cial justice, health and humanitar- In order to qualify, students must ian issues left a mark on the world April 16 at the Mississippi Coliseum. This team has have a cumulative grade-point av- as indelible as his tennis was on only been in existence for two years and finished the erage of 3.2 or higher through the the court. entire season undefeated. There are 44 other high fall of 2015, completed one full The Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports schools competing in Class 3 Girls Powerlifting in academic year at the nominating Scholars Award was initiated in Mississippi. In the state meet, Jim Hill defeated run- institution, be enrolled for the fall 1992 as a way of celebrating col- term of the academic year being lege students who demonstrated ner up Pearl by a score of 45 to 22. nominated, be an active member the quest of excellence envisioned of an intercollegiate athletic team by the late tennis player and activ- during the 2015-16 year and have ist Arthur Ashe Jr.

WRTM-FM SMOOTH 100.5 FM, IS JACKSON’S URBAN RHYTHM AND BLUES STATION PLAYING FAMILIAR FAVORITES FROM THE 70’S, 80’S AND 90’S. TUNE IN TO HEAR JUST THE RIGHT MIX OF BLUES AND TODAY’S BIGGEST HITS. www.mississippilink.com APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 21 BOOK REVIEW: “THE BLACKBIRDS” BYERIC JEROME DICKEY C.2016, DUTTON $27.00 / $36.00 CANADA • 519 PAGES

By Terri Schlichenmeyer needed and, while you hap- you’d never crow about all the She decreed it, planned it and how to tell him – but before she love a good scandal, wow, that Columnist pily sing one another’s praises, details of your own life, either. made her friends follow along could figure it out, he learned of was fun – until those characters You and your girls are birds of you’d never open your beak to A mere birthday wasn’t good with her wishes. A strong-willed her fame-not-fame, and it threat- launched into mattress gym- a feather. spill their secrets. Then again, enough for Indigo Abdulraha- woman born to Nigerian par- ened to ruin everything. nastics and cutesy raunch-code, You flock together, preen to- as in the new book“The Black- man. Oh, no – she got a birth ents, Indigo was the tallest of the As for Ericka Stockwell, some both of which become tiresome gether, share your nest when birds” by Eric Jerome Dickey, month. four women, dark-skinned, with things were already in ruins by in short order. Cut half the ubiq- a hunger for the finer things – in- the time her birthday arrived: uitous (and rather humdrum) cluding men, of which she had her once-abusive mother was bedroom scenes and most of the two. And when a woman caught around again, as was cancer for silly faux sex-words, and I’d Indigo’s eye, she wasn’t above the second time. Even so, grate- have been just fine. Even so, I giving that a go, too. ful for life, Ericka’s bucket list would’ve missed the action usu- Kwanzaa Browne spent the was full that anniversary of her ally found in more recent Eric weeks before her birthday cry- birth, and it included finding the Jerome Dickey novels. Sigh. ing over a man: she caught her love of her life. Unfortunately, Much as I gleefully anticipate fiancé cheating with a Brazil- once she found him, she knew author Dickey’s novels, I didn’t ian woman, which was the last she could never share the good think this wordy one was his straw for Kwanzaa. It would news with her friends. best – but it’s not the worst, ei- take a lot for her to forget her Aside from the gorgeous cov- ther. It’s not as good as his thrill- ex. A lot – including, perhaps, a er, size is likely the first thing ers, not as good as “One Night,” romance with a handsome man you’ll notice about “The Black- but better than his more-erotic she’d been watching for months. birds.” At just over 500 pages, novels. So cautiously, I guess Kwanzaa snagged him three it’s a brick – and I daresay it’s an I’d say don’t discount “The weeks before Destiny Jones’ unnecessary one, at that. Blackbirds.” birthday, which didn’t matter Don’t get me wrong: there’s a It has issues, yes, but diehard to Destiny; she had nothing to decent plot here; Oh-my-good- fans may still crow about it. celebrate. The man she loved ness twists and characters that Terri Schlichenmeyer can be didn’t know an important truth are gorgeous, loyal and cheated- reached at bookwormsez@ya- about her, and she didn’t know upon every few pages. Since I hoo.com. BOOK REVIEW Movie Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death and Redemption in an American Prison By Shaka Senghor • c.2016, Convergent Books $26.00 / $35.00 Canada • 269 pages

By Terri Schlichenmeyer black history he loved and the Columnist religious studies he craved. You can’t judge a book by “But the real changes,” he its cover. Even so, we do it all says, “came when I started the time: we see someone’s out- keeping a journal.” side and think we know what’s I’m glad he did that. You will inside. We base it on his looks, be, too, once you’ve started or his youthful indiscretions “Writing My Wrongs,” but don’t – things, as in the new book think for a minute that this is an “Writing My Wrongs” by Shaka easy book to read. Senghor, that he may deeply re- One expects passages of bru- gret. tality in a book about prison, but Little James White wanted to author Shaka Senghor takes it be a doctor when he grew up. a step beyond, to something of Enveloped by the love of his In his first six weeks in county nightmares or movies. That he parents, he was secure in the jail, Jay saw it all: rape, rob- was moved from prison to pris- idea that he could maintain his bery, beat-downs, murder. He on makes the chaos even keener; honors status and do good for learned the “law of the jungle” prisoners, says Senghor, some- people in his Detroit commu- and knew that he could never let times lose track of time and nity. But then his parents split, small disrespects slide. It was a readers could be forgiven for the reconciled and split again; his whole new world, but a sentence same. Enter the maelstrom from mother took her frustrations out of up to forty-two years for fire- the safety of your sofa, in fact, on him and she kicked him out arm possession and murder put and the ending of this book – of her house. him in another universe. Senghor’s hard-won redemption Jay was just “a little boy” of Years later, transferred to and afterlife – will remind you fourteen then, but it didn’t take various prisons within the state that you’ve been holding your long for someone to offer him a and carrying a new name and a breath awhile. job selling cocaine at five dollars new assault charge, Shaka Sen- “Writing My Wrongs” may be a rock. He started earning big ghor promised himself repeat- right for a certain kind of book money, wearing cool clothes, edly that he would change, only group. For sure, it’s something getting girls, smoking crack. to have it beaten back by prison every young person should ab- By seventeen, he’d been in life and the deep anger and guilt solutely read. It’s uplifting, tri- trouble with the law and had he carried. Finally, mid-way umphant to the skies and, once been given many second chanc- through a four-and-a-half year you start it, you’ll be sorry to es. By eighteen, he’d been shot stint in ad-seg, he “took a long reach its back cover. in the leg and foot. By nineteen, and painful look” at himself and Terri Schlichenmeyer can be he was in prison for shooting an- equipped his cell “like a class- reached at bookwormsez@ya- other man, killing him. room,” reconnecting with the hoo.com.

Cryptogram A cryptogram is a puzzle where a sentence is encoded by substituting the actual letters of the sentence with different letters. The challenge of the puzzle is to ‘decode’ the sentence to reveal the original English sentence. We have provided a few of the decoded letters to help get you started. Hint: Quote by Jimmy Buffett

© Feature Exchange (For puzzle answer keys, see page 17) ENTERTAINMENT

22 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Beygood to engage fans, McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration offer chance to win tickets Gospel Tour returns for 10th year

The Mississippi Link Newswire Signature events slated for 3 cities OAK BROOK, Ill. – McDonald’s USA re- cently announced the 10th annual return of its The Mississippi Link Newswire to #StandInFormation against Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour, the longest- NEW YORK – On April 20, poverty, injustice and gender in- running brand owned gospel tour. Beyoncé named three charities equality. Fans in Houston, Los The line-up for this year’s diamond anniver- as global partners for The For- Angeles, New York, Detroit and sary features the return of music director and mation World Tour. The align- London who sign up will be en- songwriter Donald Lawrence, legendary gospel ment with the three organiza- tered to win VIP tickets in their singer Bishop Marvin Sapp, songwriter and vocal tions is designed to show fans respective cities. powerhouse Karen Clark-Sheard, award-winning how easy it is to give back, be In 2015, Chime For Change Pastor Charles Jenkins, Christian rapping sen- involved in their communities, joined Global Citizen in a multi- sation Canton Jones, gospel crooner Jonathan to be kind and at the core – to year partnership to support pro- McReynolds and famed Williams Brothers mem- BeyGOOD. grams that effect change for girls ber Doug Williams. Back by popular demand, tions near a local children’s hospital. In addition, United Way will have a pres- and women around the world. award-winning gospel artist Lonnie Hunter will families that stay together at a Ronald McDonald once again resume hosting duties while Christian House believe it significantly affects the psycho- ence on every tour stop, starting Beyonce “Beyoncé is catalyzing a on the North American leg of the movement across the world comedienne Small Fire keeps the crowd roaring logical well-being and recovery for their child. tour which kicked off April 27 at others along The Formation that will both inspire and moti- with laughter. RMHC, as well as our families, are so grateful Marlins Park in Miami. Chime World Tour: online, in-commu- vate,” said Hugh Evans, CEO of From May 25 through Oct. 15, this free concert for this tour and look forward to it every year,” For Change and Global Citizen nity and on-site. Global Citizen. “We are excited series will share messages of hope, joy and inspi- said Jennifer Smith, chief marketing officer, will have its online activation 1. Online – CrowdRise is in to have the opportunity – in part- ration to communities nationwide. RMHC Global. program for fans in select tour partnership with United Way to nership with Chime For Change “This tour has been a staple in the African- All concerts are free of charge. markets, including Houston, Los support the Flint Water Crisis - to channel this enthusiasm to American community for 10 years. It is an honor The multi-city tour will make stops in 13 mar- Angeles, New York, Detroit and where fans can make a small do- programs and campaigns that to be part of this year’s lineup,” said Sapp who, kets, including: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, De- London. In addition, there are nation and qualify for an oppor- will effect real change across the in addition to being one of gospel music’s most troit, Greensboro, Houston, Jackson, Los Ange- three signature charity events tunity to win VIP tickets. world.” celebrated male voices, is senior pastor of Light- les, Memphis, Philadelphia, Raleigh, St. Louis in three cities: Houston, Texas, 2. In Community – United “As a co-founder of Gucci’s house Full Life Center Church in Grand Rapids, and Washington, D.C. Compton, Calif. and Detroit, Way to support issues specific to Chime For Change campaign, Mich. “Gospel music inspires, uplifts and em- Tour dates and locations include: Mich. each local tour market. Beyoncé leads a global effort to powers like no other music can. I am proud to • May 25 – Detroit, Greater Grace Temple BeyGOOD was launched in 3. On-site – by signing up to convene, unite and strengthen join my peers and friends in supporting the work • June 1 – Raleigh, Wake Chapel Church 2013 during the Mrs. Carter become a Global Citizen, along the voices speaking out for girls of the Ronald McDonald House Charities while • June 2 – Greensboro, Mount Zion Baptist World Tour as the charity um- with Chime For Change, fans and women around the world,” bringing joy, hope and encouragement to gospel Church brella for Beyoncé’s global char- will have a chance to win tickets added Marco Bizzarri, Gucci music fans around the country.” • June 3 – Charlotte, The Park Church ity initiatives. Millions received and upgrades at select tour dates. president and CEO. “Chime For As with past years, McDonald’s Inspiration • June 16 – Jackson, Jackson Convention Cen- tangible help, employment, United Way Worldwide has Change is honored to partner Celebration Gospel Tour will highlight the im- ter shelter and more on tour stops aligned with Beyoncé’s Bey- with The Formation World Tour portance of giving back to the community by • June 22 – Philadelphia, Dell Music Center in North America, Australia, Eu- GOOD initiative to inspire ev- and Global Citizen to inspire a supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities. • July 22 – Houston, New Light Center rope, South America and the Ca- eryone through The Formation global audience to take action During each tour stop, attendees will learn more • August 4 – Chicago, House of Hope ribbean as a direct effect of Bey- World Tour to get involved in for gender equality.” about the charity and the vital role it plays in • August 12 – St. Louis, Friendly Temple Mis- GOOD’s efforts during this time. building stronger communi- Fans in Houston, Compton helping families stay close to their ill or injured sionary Baptist Church Ivy McGregor, director of ties. Fans coming together – in and Detroit will be able to at- children. This increases their ability to spend • August 19 – Atlanta, Changing a Generation philanthropy, runs BeyGOOD’s activities big and small – will tend special signature events more time with them and participate in critical Full Gospel Baptist Church day-to-day operatives through make a difference in their com- and witness the power of giving medical care decisions for their treatment and re- • September 8 – Memphis, Greater Imani Ca- Parkwood Entertainment. munities throughout the course for themselves. In Houston the covery. Over the years, the tour has helped raise thedral of Faith “The Formation World Tour of the tour. event will be in support of Rudy more than $351,000 for local RMHC Chapters • September 12 – Washington, D.C., The Ken- creates another exciting global “We’re grateful that Beyoncé Rasmus and his passionate work which helped to provide over 4,300 free nights nedy Center opportunity for people every- is lending her voice and sup- with Bread of Life to combat for families to stay at Ronald McDonald Houses. • October 15 – Los Angeles, Taste of Soul where to BeyGOOD, pay it for- port to those in Flint whose lives hunger in the city, and his part- Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDon- Family Festival ward and lend support to those in have been impacted by this cri- nership with the city of Houston ald Family Room programs across the globe have McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel need,” said McGregor. “Through sis,” said Brian Gallagher, presi- on the initiative called Turn- helped families save an estimated $700 million in Tour is an extension of the brand’s 365Black our collaborations with our stra- dent and CEO of United Way Around Houston to create jobs. out-of-pocket lodging and meal expenses. During platform, an initiative that celebrates the pride, tegic charity partners, we’ve cre- Worldwide. In Compton the event will most tour stops, attendees will be encouraged to heritage and achievements of African-Americans ated simple ways for everyone to Beyoncé has played a pivotal benefit Urban Education Insti- donate to their local RMHC Chapter to continue year round. Dr Pepper also returns as the tour’s participate. Because we believe role as a co-founder of Gucci’s tute and its work with youth enabling family centered care for families in each sponsor, showing its appreciation and commit- together we can make the world Chime For Change campaign. through music and the arts. community at no cost. ment to the African-American community. better – standing, living and giv- Chime For Change, Global Citi- In Detroit, this event will serve “McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Visit www.365Black.com to learn more about ing in good formation.” zen and BeyGOOD have joined as a celebration of the resource- Tour has allowed so many families to stay close the 10th annual tour and McDonald’s 365Black There are three simple ways forces to create a movement of fulness of the people of Flint and to their sick children. The generous donations initiative. Follow @365Black on Twitter for fans can participate in helping global citizens who will pledge Detroit. raised at each tour stop help alleviate some of tour updates and join the conversation using the stress that comes with finding accommoda- #365BlackGospel. 5 ways Prince slammed high-tech music

By Ryan Nakashima “Does he have an iphone? AP Business Writer “Hell, no.” LOS ANGELES – His Roy- Prince not only disdains al Badness didn’t think much the Internet, he forgoes the of the Internet – or iPhones, tools to access it. Asked in a for that matter. And his once July 2013 story by V Maga- iconoclastic attitude toward zine’s Vanessa Grigoriadis if the modern music industry he owns an iPhone, Prince helped inspire other artists to responds: “Are you serious? resist technological innova- Hell, no.” He then mimics a tors such as Spotify. high-voiced woman who has Prince was adamant about Prince lost hers. He also touts the protecting his copyrights. pleasures of listening to Joni He owned the song publish- time window. Others include Mitchell on vinyl. ing rights to his music and Kanye West, Rihanna and Be- The Internet: “We were vigorously pursued online yoncé. saying it was dead to us – outlets that used it without Here’s a quick recap of five dead energy.” permission. That’s why it’s things Prince said over the Prince explains his Inter- been tough to find many of years that describe his view net comment to AP’s Nekesa his songs on outlets like You- of the role of artists in an era Mumbi Moody in an exclu- Tube following his death. of high technology: sive interview at his Paisley Today, many artists are “The Internet’s complete- Park compound in September pursuing a similar path, de- ly over.” 2014, even as he queues up termined to control where In a July 2010 interview songs on YouTube from art- their music goes and insist- with Daily Mirror reporter ists such as James Brown and ing on getting paid when it’s Peter Willis, Prince says he’s FKA Twigs. At the time, his online. That’s why artists releasing his album “20TEN” music is on both iTunes and like Taylor Swift and Adele to Daily Mirror readers as a Spotify. put some songs on Spotify, CD for free. In the interview, “Spotify wasn’t paying, but not their recent albums he complains that outlets like so you gotta shut it down.” or back catalogs, which they iTunes don’t pay advances In an interview with Eb- reserve for paying customers for music and compares the ony’s Miles Marshall Lew- on other services. Internet to a passing fad like is published in December, “You’ve had everything MTV. Prince explains why he’s re- from The Beatles not wanting “Ringtones? uh uh.” moving his music from most to be on iTunes to the most If you use a Prince song as streaming services and put- recent spate of exclusives on a ringtone, you should know ting it all on Tidal. But the Apple and Tidal,” says Russ his Royal Badness did not magazine removed the inter- Crupnick, managing partner approve. In a June 2011 in- view at Prince’s request, ac- of research firm MusicWatch. terview with The Guardian’s cording to Billboard; all that “If you’re a top tier artist ... Dorian Lynskey, Prince says remains on Ebony’s website you can afford to be a lot he can’t stand digital music, now is Prince’s insistence more particular.” nor the cacophony of ring- that artist ownership of the For his latest album, “HIT- tones it enables. “Have you means of distribution is im- NRUN,” Prince joined many ever been in a room where portant. “Where we finally artists in releasing exclusive- there’s 17 ringtones going off get into a position to run ly on Tidal, at least for a brief at once?” things – we all should help.” HEALTH

www.mississippilink.com APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 23 ‘I am here’ - Silenced by autism, Twins lend voices, young man finds his voice expertise to healthy

By Martha Irvine heart education ward was often Goldfish crack- AP National Writer ers. “I hate f---ing Goldfish,” he METAIRIE, La. – Benjamin wrote in one essay, using salty By Joey Matthews Alexander cannot speak, but he language that appears frequently Special from the Richmond Free Press is determined to be heard. He in his written work and conver- (TriceEdneyWire.com) – Fra- cannot type without a hand to sation. He felt like an animal in ternal twins Kimberly Ketter support his, and yet he writes training. and Shaun Rivers share a deep and writes, his inner voice shout- Eventually, he saw Dr. Stan- faith and a desire to help others. ing out his thoughts. He returns ley Greenspan. The Maryland And they aspire to live life to repeatedly to the “fiend” that child psychiatrist used a tech- its fullest. tried to silence him, the autism nique called “floortime,” which “We play hard and we work he sarcastically calls his “gift.” allowed Ben the independence hard,” Ketter told the Free Press “Who in the hell gave me this he craved. He could initiate the in a recent interview with her gift?” he once wrote. “Please, activity with his parents or thera- sister. “We are passionate about take it back.” pists, who would play problem- what we do.” Ben is a junior at Tulane Uni- solving games with him on the The 47-year-old Varina resi- versity, an English major with a In this Wednesday, March 2, 2016 photo, Ben Alexander listens to a floor. dents are best friends and nurs- 3.7 GPA and a computer full of lecture during a class for screenwriting at Tulane University in New In his writing, Ben recalls es who work together, worship essays, one of them published in Orleans. Alexander has nonverbal autism, a condition that became how the doctor in blue jeans together and have many of the a local journal and another on the apparent when he was 2 years old. AP PHOTO/JONATHAN BACHMAN and Birkenstocks encouraged same friends. university’s news site. He wants him: “It does not matter how fast They now also share roles Fraternal twins and nurses Kim- to help educate people about au- adorned to the ceiling with trib- with curly red hair just begin- you get there, so long as you get as American Heart Association berly Ketter, left, and Shaun Riv- tism and challenge stereotypes. utes to his beloved New Orleans ning to form words. “Hello,” he there.” Heart Failure Patient Ambas- ers are sharing their personal That’s not easy because he still Saints football team, and rouses seems to utter in one video, after Ben’s parents say they sensed sadors. stories with audiences as Ameri- needs some assistance when he him for his day on campus. picking up an old telephone re- his abilities early. Along with five other heart can Heart Association Heart Fail- types, leading some to doubt “Come on, B-man.” She leads ceiver. As a child, he used a book his failure survivors, they joined a ure Patient Ambassadors. him over the years. him to the bathroom to use an In the months that followed, mom made, pointing to photos of newly established national team On a recent evening, Ben’s fa- electric toothbrush. “Oooh, however, Ben lost those first few the zoo, the park and other plac- in October 2015 of survivors take medicine each day to treat ther settles him at the keyboard you’re gorgeous,” she says, as words. He stopped looking peo- es he wanted to go. He learned and caregivers living with the their heart failure. They also and rests his hand under his she looks into his wide hazel ple in the eye. His parents often letters at preschool and at anoth- impact of heart failure. follow a healthy diet, exercise son’s arm. He lightly squeezes eyes and wipes his bearded face would find him off in a corner er school his parents helped fund They are serving as the pub- regularly and rest when neces- Ben’s forearm, a subtle move with a towel. spinning around and around. for students with autism. lic faces of a multiyear national sary. that sets him into action. Ben be- Ben is not tall, but he’s strong. Doctors initially told them to His parents read to him con- initiative called “Rise Above “We keep a very rigorous cal- gins to punch the keys with one His mother, slight in build, is no be patient, that it wasn’t unusual stantly. They didn’t know he’d Heart Failure.” Its mission is to endar,” Rivers said. “It looks finger. longer as able to steer him physi- for some kids to have delayed also been scouring books around raise awareness of heart failure like a road map. You just take “I . am . not . stupid . as . some cally when he gets distressed. So speech. But then, when Ben was the house, including his older risks and symptoms and to re- it one day at a time and look at . people . used . to . think,” Ben his father accompanies him at about 2-1/2, came the diagnosis sister’s math texts and even the duce heart failure hospital re- what you have to do today.” types. He unwraps his arm from Tulane and other public places. they feared: autism. Often called massive “Physicians’ Desk Ref- admissions, according to Mi- “You can live with heart fail- his dad’s and hits the period by This morning, Ben is calm, pervasive developmental disor- erence,” from which he memo- chelle McLees, a spokesperson ure,” Ketter added. “You just do himself, causing the computer having taken his medication der, it was accompanied by epi- rized names of some drugs and with the Mid-Atlantic affiliate what you have to do.” to read each word in a robotic – pills for everything from epi- leptic episodes, which worsened their uses. of the American Heart Associa- The siblings ascribe much of voice that he doesn’t really like, leptic seizures to anxiety. He in adolescence, as did his erratic Ben’s parents had heard that tion. their success in living with heart but needs. Later he adds, “I want eats sliced apples and bread for behavior. a nonverbal boy in India was As ambassadors, “we accept failure to their faith in God. people to know I am here.” breakfast while laughing to him- “I guess using the word ‘au- writing poetry about his autism, the responsibility to teach oth- “We know we couldn’t do it Others on the autism spectrum self or babbling: “Aw aw, mm tism’ just had such a horrible, and they wondered: What if Ben ers at the local and national lev- without leaning on God to sus- have remarkable achievements, mm, bip bip.” The soft sounds horrible connotation,” his dad could communicate that way? el how to recognize the symp- tain us,” Rivers said, “and to but Ben has far surpassed expec- seem involuntary in some mo- says. “It felt like he died.” So they tried facilitated commu- toms of heart failure, to offer give us the resolve to help other tations. It started at age 8 with ments, self-soothing in others. Ben never spoke again. nication, a controversial method support through the Rise Above people first and not ask, ‘Why simple one-word responses that This daily existence, with its As a child, he started run- where another person supports Heart Failure online network is this happening to us?’’’ blossomed. By the time he was many ups and downs, has tested ning away. He once took off the typing hand of a nonver- and to share with our own com- The women said they have 10, one of his first essays – “My the resolve of his success-mind- from his grandparents’ house, bal autistic person to help him munities that they can live with slowed a bit in pursuing their Adventure in Life” – won a state ed parents, both 55. His mother past sprawling live oaks and “speak” using a computer. heart disease,” Rivers said. busy daily schedules. writing prize in Louisiana. is an ophthalmologist, his father thick brush to the edge of Inter- One afternoon, dad asked The siblings shared their sur- It’s difficult to see that when He’s 22 now, and his writing an obstetrician. They also have state 10, where his frantic father 8-year-old Ben a question. vivor stories at the AHA’s na- one looks at their nearly non- is an outlet for strong opinions, two daughters, Hillary, 25, and found him and scooped him up. “Who is the president of the tional conference in Chicago stop efforts to help others and anger, pride in his accomplish- Lexi, 15. Ben later wrote that running United States?” last October, then again at the live a full life. ments and a longing for so much “We cure things with our was his attempt “to escape from “G-e-o-r-g-e-w-b-u-s-h,” Ben association’s Mid-Atlantic Go Ketter is a nurse practitioner. more. hands. We cut it out. If it’s some- autism.” typed on a portable keyboard, Red for Women fundraising Rivers is an advanced diabetes “My life began when I began thing that needs to be removed, Though advised to keep their according to his father, who sup- luncheon in February as part of clinical nurse specialist. to type to communicate,” he we remove it,” his dad, Sam expectations low, his parents ported his typing hand. “You’re American Heart Month events. Last fall, they opened Case wrote in that early piece. “I can Alexander, says. But with Ben’s stayed up nights surfing the - in not going to believe what your Ketter said she first suspected Management Associates in Pe- now tell you my story.” condition, “we couldn’t do that.” ternet for help. They took him son just did,” Sam Alexander something was wrong in May tersburg, a diabetes wellness As the sun rises over the leafy Even so, they refused early on from specialist to specialist, to told his wife in a call. 2009, when she became short of center. They also are diabetes streets of suburban New Or- to accept the idea that their son Miami, Boston and Chicago, Ben has “motor planning breath and fatigued after walk- program coordinators at the leans, Ben’s parents, both sur- would never amount to much. and tried any number of recom- problems,” as his parents de- ing up the steps at her home. Vernon J. Harris Medical Cen- geons, start their day well before “Ben, we’re going to fix this,” mended therapies. scribe it, meaning that his brain At first, she said, “I kind of ter in Richmond’s East End. he does. They joke that they his mom remembers saying to As a preschooler, Ben balked knows what to do, but the con- brushed it off.” They also lead a health minis- haven’t slept in 20 years because her young son as she watched at “applied behavioral analy- nection between the knowing The next day, she became ill try at St. Paul’s Baptist Church of their son’s erratic sleep habits him squirm in frustration. sis,” in which participants on the and the execution has somehow at her job. She went to her fami- in Henrico County, where they and their own demanding sched- When Ben was born, there autism spectrum are rewarded been lost. For some reason, they ly doctor, then to a cardiologist. worship and work with church ules. was no indication that anything for repeating tasks – arranging say, human touch and verbal A battery of tests that included leaders to educate congregants This particular morning, Ellen was wrong. Family videos show blocks in a requested pattern, prompting help bridge that con- walking on a treadmill revealed on healthy eating habits and to Schneider enters her son’s room, a smiley, chubby-cheeked boy for instance. For Ben, the re- nection. she had heart failure. offer healthy food choices at “My heartbeat wasn’t con- the church. tracting as it should,” Ketter The siblings also are active in recalled. the AHA’s Empowered to Serve She teared up, she said, re- initiative that aims to improve Valeant CEO to tell congress he regrets drug price hikes alizing the seriousness of her health in multicultural commu- condition. nities by partnering with faith- By MATTHEW PERRONE much sympathy from members investments typically made by Pearson says that Valeant de- It was “hard to believe that based organizations. AP Health Writer of the Senate Committee on drugmakers – seemed to offer a cided to raise the prices after I had heart failure because I “Once we got past the initial WASHINGTON – The out- Aging. The committee is inves- cheaper, more reliable business learning that cheaper generic didn’t have high blood pres- shock of knowing we had heart going CEO of embattled drug- tigating the dramatic price in- model and made him a favorite versions of the drugs would sure or diabetes” and “I was a failure, we thought, ‘What can maker Valeant Pharmaceuticals creases pushed by Valeant and of Wall Street investors. soon hit the market. Instead, former athlete in high school,” we do to help other people who will tell lawmakers Wednesday several other drugmakers. Valeant raised net prices on Pearson now says the com- she said. might face the same thing?,’’’ that he was “too aggressive” Valeant announced Monday its portfolio of U.S. drugs by pany should have abandoned Concerned that the condi- Ketter said. and regrets drastically hiking that it would replace Pearson as 41.3 percent between October the transaction when it became tion might be genetic, Ketter “Now, we know that God prices for several critical medi- CEO early next month with Jo- 2014 and October 2015, ac- clear the drugs would soon lose encouraged her sister to get sends us people who we can cines, according to testimony seph Papa, the current CEO of cording to research by Sector their profitability. tested. Two weeks later, Rivers help, perhaps one more person provided to The Associated Perrigo Co. and Sovereign Research analyst “In retrospect, we relied too also was diagnosed with heart in the 35- to 40-year-old age Press. The Senate committee is Richard Evans. His analysis heavily on the industry practice failure. range who won’t unnecessarily J. Michael Pearson will issue also scheduled to hear from cites Valeant as a driving force of increasing the price of brand “We both went through a drop dead from heart failure.” the unusual mea culpa on Capi- William Ackman, a billionaire behind recent U.S. drug price name drugs in the months be- period of denial,” Rivers said. She said their mantra now is, tol Hill for the business strategy hedge fund manager who is one inflation. fore generic entry,” he states in “We were young and active and “If people know better, they’ll that made Valeant an industry of Valeant’s leading investors Pearson also pioneered the his testimony. it was hard to believe it could do better.” powerhouse but also triggered and a board member. Howard tax-dodging “inversion” tech- In recent months, Valeant happen to us.” For those who might expe- a vigorous backlash against the Schiller, Valeant’s former chief nique later employed by other has been swamped by a host of She said they both “went rience some of the symptoms Canadian drugmaker. financial officer and a current U.S. companies, merging with problems including three on- through a period of grieving, of heart failure, which include “Let me state plainly that it board member, is also sched- firms overseas to take -advan going federal probes of its ac- which is a part of reaching ac- shortness of breath, excessive was a mistake to pursue, and uled to testify. tage of their reduced tax rates. counting and pricing practices, ceptance that this is real and fatigue and leg swelling, Rivers in hindsight I regret pursuing, A longtime corporate consul- But Valeant’s tactics eventu- massive debt and the threat it’s something we have to face offered the following advice. transactions where a central tant, Pearson took the reins at ally attracted scrutiny. of default on agreements with head-on.” “You know your body bet- premise was a planned increase Valeant in 2008 and embarked The company caught the at- creditors and bondholders. Research, Rivers said, shows ter than anybody else. Know in the prices of the medicines,” on a spree of more than 140 ac- tention of Congress last year af- The intense scrutiny of the that African Americans experi- what your best day feels like Pearson states in the written tes- quisitions, buying up rights to ter buying two life-saving heart Laval, Quebec-based company ence almost double the rate of and when you don’t have that timony. older, niche drugs and repeat- drugs, Nitropress and Isuprel, has triggered repeated sell-offs heart failure as others. Some of type of day, be aware of that. The comments come days be- edly hiking prices. Pearson’s and hiking their prices, tripling of Valeant shares, which have that she attributes to hyperten- And when you experience those fore Pearson is to be replaced as approach – which bypassed the one and raising the other six- lost nearly 90 percent of their sion and high-cholesterol diets. symptoms, make a beeline to a Valeant CEO, and may not win huge research and development fold. value since peaking last August. Today, the sisters said they doctor and don’t put it off.” 24 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2016 www.mississippilink.com

April 27 - May 3, 2016 piggly wiggly 110 East Academy 225 Meadowbrook Rd. 1574 West Government Blvd. CANTON, MS JACKSON, MS BRANDON, MS 1150 East Peace St. 2875 McDowell Rd. Crossgates Shopping CANTON, MS JACKSON, MS Village STORE HOURS: STORE HOURS: Monday - Saturday / 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday - Saturday / 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

the price you see is the price No Cards Needed To you pay at the register. www.pigglywigglyms.com Shop Our Low Prices

COOK'S USDA CHOICE FRESH FRESH FRYER SHANK PORTION GROUND LEG SMOKED HAM CHUCK QUARTERS PER LB. FAMILY PACK, PER LB. 10 LB. BAG AVG. $100 $260 $450 REGULAR OR BUN LENGTH USDA CHOICE BONELESS FAMILY PACK FRESH BALLPARK SHOULDER SIRLOIN DAIRY & FROZEN HOT DOGS ROAST PORK CHOPS DEPARTMENTS 15 OZ. PKG. PER LB. PER LB. REGULAR OR UNSALTED $ 00 $ 75 $ 00 PIGGLY WIGGLY 2 2 1 99 USDA CHOICE BEEF SAVE ON TOP CHICK BREADED BUTTER $ BONELESS FRYER CHICKEN 1 LB...... 2 SIRLOIN STEAK DRUMMETTES TENDERS PILLSBURY PER LB. PER LB. 2 LB. GRANDS BISCUITS $ 00 $575 $250 $800 10.2 - 12 OZ...... 1 PILLSBURY BUSH'S PIGGLY WIGGLY FRESH FRYER CRESCENT & BAKED VEGETABLE LEG CINNAMON ROLLS$ 00 BEANS OIL QUARTERS 4 - 5 CT...... 1 22 - 28 OZ. GALLON JUG 10 LB. BAG AVG. PIGGLY WIGGLY 3 $ $ 00 $ 50 BAR CHEESE 2 $ / 5 5 4 8 OZ. PKG...... / 3 FRESH PRODUCE ASSORTED SWEET RIPE LARGE IN HUSK FRESH SWEET YELLOW, WHITE, BI-COLOR YOPLAIT WATERMELONS CORN YOGURT 2 $ EACH EACH 4 - 6 OZ...... / 1 PIGGLY WIGGLY $ 99 3 $ 19 ORANGE 7 / 1 JUICE $ 00 59 OZ...... FRESH EXPRESS LETTUCE FRESH BROCCOLI FRESH FANCY 3 SHREDS CROWNS SQUASH OR BIRDSEYE 8 OZ. PER LB. ZUCCHINI SMALL EAR PER LB. COB CORN $ 19 $ 00 2 $ 1 1 $100 12 CT...... / 6