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Vol. 22, No. 4 November 19 - 25, 2015 50¢ JSU makes history Middleton as first HBCU in state to have School of Journalism to lead Univ. of Missouri dent, faculty Interim president member and fi- nally, adminis- is Jackson native trator. At a news By Summer Ballentine conference an- and Alan Scher Zagier nouncing his The Associated Press appointment COLUMBIA, Mo. – One of as the univer- Middleton the University of Missouri’s sity system’s interim president, first black law school graduates he vowed to take on the racial was appointed Nov. 12 to lead problems that inspired the pro- the four-campus system through tests that helped force the Nov. a tumultuous period of racial 9 abrupt resignation of President unrest, drawing praise from Tim Wolfe and another top ad- students who said he’s well- ministrator. equipped to confront the prob- “I have seen the system grow lems they felt his predecessor and excel over the years and I largely ignored. look with great optimism in the Michael Middleton, 68, who future,” said Middleton. is a native of Jackson, Miss, has spent 30 years at the university Middleton Provost Dr. Evelyn Leggette speaks to the media as Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony (center) and JSU president Carolyn Meyers talk following the – as an undergraduate, law stu- Continued on page 3 journalism school announcement. PHOTO BY GAIL BROWN

By Gail M. Brown faculty and staff, with a com- hands-on training needed to be Contributing Writer mitted advisory board and successful in the field of media t was standing room only in friends, I have no doubt we’re and communications, coupled Mt. Helm celebrates Ithe lobby of the Mississippi going to be the best School of with the core principles of basic e-Center at Jackson State Uni- Journalism and Media Studies journalism and digital commu- versity at 6 p.m. Nov. 12, as JSU on the planet,” Meyers said. nication.” 180 years of ministry President Carolyn Meyers of- ent that we are the best one,” A large cluster of blue and Addressing the local media, ficially announced the history- she boasted with a smile. white balloons suspended Hayes-Anthony said the school By Jackie Hampton making School of Journalism The IHL Board approved the above the excited crowd was plans to be their “go-to pro- Publisher and Media Studies. Resound- new journalism school at their released to accent the celebra- gram.” “So when you are look- The 180 year anniversary ing applause and cheers echoed last meeting in October. “And tory announcement. ing for people to hold these jobs weekend celebration of Mount from the floor to the balcony. tonight, we celebrate this his- Hayes-Anthony set the stage in all areas of (the media), you Helm Baptist Church, the oldest JSU is the first Historic Black toric moment in Jackson State’s with a popular audio excerpt can look to Jackson State Uni- African-American church in the College and University in Mis- history,” Meyers said. from the JSU Sonic Boom versity,” she stressed. capital city, pastored by C. Ed- sissippi to have a School of She also made another an- Marching Band. “Get ready, The school offers both the wards Rhodes II, MDIV, culmi- Journalism and Media Studies, nouncement. “Every new en- here we come,” said Hayes- bachelor’s and master’s in nated on Sunday with a 3 p.m. and the third in the state overall. deavor has to have a strong, Anthony, a JSU alumna. She mass communications. Its en- service of praise. The other two are The Univer- talented and committed leader. shared the school’s mission: rollment is approximately 250 “Renewing Strength to sity of Mississippi and the Uni- I am proud to announce tonight “The mission of the School undergraduates and 44 gradu- Change Lives that Change the versity of Southern Mississippi. that Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony of Journalism and Media Stud- ate students. Course-related World” was the theme for this “This is a very, very special, is the dean of this new School ies is to provide academic ex- specializations include editing year long celebration. The af- special occasion today,” said of Journalism and Media Stud- cellence in the areas of media and graphic design, electronic ternoon service was held in the Meyers. “We will be the sev- ies.” The crowd roared in ap- production, multi-media jour- communication, multimedia Pastor Jerry Young was the guest church’s sanctuary located in speaker for the anniversary enth HBCU in the country to plause. nalism and integrated market- the heart of downtown Jackson service. PHOTO BY JACKIE HAMPTON have a School of Journalism “With her as the champion, ing. The school will provide JSU at 300 East Church St. and Media Studies, and I pres- with the talent and dedicated students with theoretical and Continued on page 3 Pastor Jerry Young of New the task of being president of Hope Baptist Church, president the National Baptist Conven- of the National Baptist Conven- tion, USA is mighty, but God is tion USA, Inc., delivered the greater. anniversary message. In his in- The mass choir of New Hope Alzheimer’s conference draws 250 plus troduction of the guest preacher, provided the music for this mo- Rhodes described Young as a mentous occasion. The choir’s Keynote speaker stresses positivity; attendees adorn their ‘fighting purple’ man of great wisdom, integrity rendition of “The Blood Has Mi- and one filled with the Holy raculous Power” seemed to set Special to The Mississippi Link today.” Spirit. He also referred to Young the tone for Young’s message. A sea of purple attire was A national presenter and as a father figure to his wife, Al- vividly seen throughout An- business owner, Edmunson lison, and as a profound prolific Mt. Helm derson Hall of Mississippi highly engaged conference at- scholar who understands that Continued on page 3 College Nov. 12, as the Fifth tendees in a series of positivity Annual Central Conference on exercises. In addition to flip- Alzheimer’s convened. Purple ping negativity, other recom- is the national color in the fight mendations included enhanc- Omega Psi Phi men present to end Alzheimer’s. ing relationships, engaging in Held each year by the Al- social activities and creating a zheimer’s Association Missis- positive personal development service awards at banquet sippi Chapter, the conference plan. By Stephanie R. Jones “There are more than Gala Saturday at the Capital raises awareness and educates Contributing Writer Club in downtown Jackson. caregivers and healthcare pro- 205,000 Alzheimer’s and de- mentia caregivers in Missis- Each year the Beta Alpha The theme of the gala was fessionals on the latest de- Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fra- “We Are 1.” velopments pertaining to Al- sippi who provide 234 million hours of unpaid care,” said ternity, Inc. recognizes mem- The speaker for the event zheimer’s disease and research. bers of its organization who was Antonio Knox Sr., 40th This year’s conference at- Patty Dunn, Alzheimer’s As- Session presenter Victor Smith (second from left), executive director have carried fourth the frater- Grand Basileus of the frater- tracted more than 250 attendees sociation Mississippi Chapter of The Blake at Township, is joined by Blake’s Director of Sales nity’s mission of service to the nity. Knox is the deputy admin- – the largest conference to date. executive director. “Caregiv- Kerri Adams, Alzheimer’s Association - Mississippi Chapter Board ers face special challenges, and community and Mississippians istrator at the North Carolina “This is my third year attend- Member Gail M. Brown and Alzheimer’s Association - Mississippi we are here to provide support who have exhibited service to Credit Union Division. He is ing the conference,” said Delo- Chapter Program Coordinator Sara Murphy. PHOTOS COURTESY OF MS services through educational community and otherwise. a graduate of North Carolina res Harper of Crystal Springs. CHAPTER OF ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION. This year, the Aspire Com- State University. She is a caregiver for a rela- opportunities and support groups.” munity Uplift Foundation, Beta Alpha Chapter named tive diagnosed with dementia. deal of valuable information. professional and family care- along with Beta Alpha Chapter George W. Jamison, II the the “I come so that I may get the Conference keynote speak- givers. “Our mindset matters,” November is National Care- giver Month and in the U.S. and Upsilon Epsilon Chapter, Omega Man of the Year. education needed to help me as er Janet Edmunson, M.Ed, Edmunson said. “We have to presented awards of recogni- a caregiver,” Harper said. She FAWHP stressed the impor- (learn) to flip negative think- tion during the annual David expressed she learned a great tance of positive emotions for ing; (focus) on what went well Alzheimer’s Banquet Continued on page 3 C. Bass Sr. Achievement Week Continued on page 3

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2 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 19 - 25, 2015 www.mississippilink.com White-tailed Weight loss winners announced deer gun season opens Saturday The Mississippi Link Newswire firearms season for deer, a hunter Mississippi’s 2015–2016 must wear in full view at least white-tailed deer gun season five hundred square inches of opens Saturday and closes Dec. solid unbroken fluorescent -or 1. ange unless hunting in a stand at Hunting with dogs is allowed least twelve feet above ground where legal during this season. or in a fully enclosed deer stand Legal deer include legal bucks or blind. However, hunters must and antlerless deer on private wear hunter orange while travel- lands and only legal bucks only ing to and from their stand. on open public lands. All persons born on or after The antlered buck bag limit is Jan. 1, 1972, are required to com- Members of the Mt. Elam Church team accept the grand prize from Humana MarketPoint Mississippi Director Stacey Carter and manager one buck per day, not to exceed plete a hunter education course Todd Oglesbee, and Jackson Medical Mall’s Shante Black and Primus Wheeler. three per annual season. Legal before purchasing a Mississippi bucks must meet the antler cri- hunting license. Each resident teria within the appropriate deer of Mississippi age 16-64 must The Mississippi Link Newswire in the initiative, losing an aston- place, and College Hill Baptist Winners were determined by management zone. obtain a hunting license, except Humana recently announced ishing total of 1,700 pounds and Church placed third. biggest group percentage weight For youth hunters 15 years of while hunting on lands titled in winners of the six-month Mall in earning $9,000 in total prizes. The challenge, which was loss during the contest. age and younger hunting on pri- his/her name. Motion Weight Loss Challenge, Mt. Elam M.B. Church took open to all local churches and Mt. Elam Church team lost vate land and authorized state Any resident 65 years old or a partnership with the Jackson first prize bragging rights, along nonprofits, provided support more than 318 pounds, repre- and federal lands, all three of the older or any resident otherwise Medical Mall. More than 500 with the $5,000 award. Voice of necessary to help participants senting more than 5 percent of three buck bag limit may be any exempt from obtaining a hunting participants in 27 teams took part Calvary Ministries took second lighten up the right way. the group’s total weight. antlered deer. The antlerless deer license must have documentation bag limit in the Delta and Hill with them at all times while hunt- Deer Management Zones is five ing. per annual season. The bag limit All non-resident hunters, ex- City recruiting for public works positions for antlerless deer in the South- cept minors under the age of 16, The City of Jackson’s Department of Public neer and city engineer positions. this program offers an array of services and train- east Deer Management Zone and are required to obtain a hunting Works along with the Jobs for Jacksonians pro- The sessions provide participants in the pro- ing opportunities to assist participants. all U.S. Forest Service Lands is license while hunting in Missis- gram will hold a recruiting session at 10 a.m. Fri- gram with immediate access to job opportunities. In addition to the recruiting sessions, the pro- one per day not to exceed three sippi. In addition to any required day in the conference room of the Department of Each week, major companies are invited for the gram offers job readiness workshops, job search per annual season. hunting license, purchase of a Personnel Management at the Metrocenter Mall. purpose of interviewing and potentially hiring pro- and placement assistance and an annual job fair. Hunters are urged to practice Wildlife Management Area User The Department of Public Works will recruit spective candidates. Other services, such as assistance with writ- good hunter ethics and follow Permit is required prior to hunt- applicants interested in crew leaders, heavy equip- Jobs for Jacksonians is an initiative created to ing a professional resume, leadership and profes- all safety rules to avoid hunting ing on any Wildlife Management ment operator, equipment operator, maintenance provide accessible information on employment op- sional development and interviewing improvement and firearm-related accidents. Area. worker, senior maintenance worker, senior engi- portunities for Jackson residents. For job seekers, techniques, are also available. When hunting deer during any Visit www.mdwfp.com.

GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: www.mississippilink.com www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 19 - 25, 2015 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3 JSU Mt. Helm Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 It was evident by the loud ap- niversary message at the 11 plause from those in the congre- a.m. service. His message titled gation that the New Hope choir “Turning it Around” led the heightened the anticipation congregation to stand to its feet of what their shepherd would and the gospel choir to begin say in regards to this historical singing, “It’s Turning Around church’s 180 year anniversary for Me.” Rhodes in his message celebration. As he began to ad- said when you turn around, you dress the congregation, Young don’t need to turn 360 degrees said he was absolutely clear that because you will end up in the JSU President Carolyn Meyers “the blood of the lamb” still has same place you started. “It’s announces the addition of the miraculous power. better to turn 180 degrees in- new School of Journalism and Pastor Young titled his mes- stead,” he said. Media Studies. sage “A Paradigm for Progress.” With more than 40 years of He focused on the question, – if membership at Mt. Helm, Ear- journalism, photojournalism, you want to keep moving either nest Cook III and wife, Barnes- reporting and marketing. This individually as a Christian or sa, expressed how joyous they semester, the school offered the collectively as a church, how felt over the recent events that first ever course in social media do you keep moving forward in had taken place in celebration of at JSU. spite of all the challenges? this milestone. As youth leader As the school expands, con- He said the problem with at Mount Helm Barnessa Cook centrations in advertising, sports most people in making progress said she witnessed on Friday media and public relations will Blue and white balloons are released following President Carolyn Meyers’ announcement. is that they often confuse speed evening at their celebration ban- be added. with progress. “It’s not about quet the fruits of Proverbs 22:6 Hayes-Anthony later told the it needed to achieve this mile- station; WeatherVision, an affili- mer media practitioners, profes- your pace but your direction,”’ – “Train up a child in the way he press she is so excited to be back stone. ate weather station; eXperience sional media managers, and 22 he said. He went on to say if you should go and when he is old, he at JSU and appreciative for the The school umbrellas the Magazine, and The Blue and advisory board members. are moving 100 miles per hour will not depart from it.” opportunity to lead such a great Department of Mass Commu- White Flash, the university’s “I am so pleased to have this heading in the wrong direction The guest speaker for the program as the founding dean nications; JSUNN-Tiger TV, award-winning student newspa- additional academic area added that is not progress. banquet was Derrick Donnell, of the School of Journalism and the closed circuit instructional per. to our vast inventory of pro- Young said you must take whose roots began at a very ear- Media Studies. She is grateful television station; JSU-TV, the The school consists of full- grams,” said JSU Provost Dr. a concise measurement to see ly age at Mount Helm. Barnessa for the nurturing and support re- university’s commercial station; time faculty members with ex- Evelyn Leggette. “I have every where you are, you must be will- said, “Derrick has grown up to ceived from JSU’s president and WJSU-88.5, the university’s pertise in various areas of media confidence that Dr. Anthony will ing to release your past, release be a remarkable young man. vice president, who made sure public radio station; WLEZ FM and communications, adjunct lead us and lead us in a great your victories and your defeats. Donnell spoke on the subject, the program has the resources 98.1, a local low-power radio faculty who are current or for- way…” Young used scripture Philip- “Renewing Strengths to Change pians 3:11-14. He said your Lives that Change the World.” victories will make you compla- Ernest Cook, trustee at Mt. Banquet cent and your defeats will para- Helm said, “This has truly been Continued from page 1 lyze you. a time to remember and we are It’s not often that Young blessed to have witnessed what leaves the pulpit and approach God has done and continues to the floor of listeners but he did do not only for Mt. Helm but for so during the service. He got believers everywhere. close and personal as he encour- Walter Reed, chairman of the aged Mt. Helm to press toward anniversary banquet said, “The the mark. “Mount Helm is not baby steps we took when we done yet,” he said. He asked for were first established have- in forgiveness from English teach- volved into firm footprints on ers when he said, “After 180 our journey to becoming one of years, it ain’t over yet Mount God’s most outstanding Chris- Helm.” tian institutions.” In addition to the afternoon The moderator for the ban- praise service celebration on quet was Maggie Wade, anchor Sunday, Rhodes gave his an- woman at WLBT-TV.

Alzheimer’s Continued from page 1

Dr. Larry J. Nixon and wife, Demetrica “Dee” Bookert- Nixon, a nurse, were lauded as Citizens of the Year at the Billy A. Roby accepts the Omega Founder’s award. With him is Grand Basileus Antonia David C. Bass Sr. Achievement Week Gala. Knox Sr. PHOTOS BY STEPHANIE JONES

The Founder’s Award was fraternity member for 37 years. presented to Billy A. Roby and He was a charter member of the Superior Service Award the Kappa Lambda Chapter at went to Darrell K. Stubbs. North Carolina State in 1978. Dexter M. Brookins received Knox Sr. spoke of topics in the Colonel Charles Young the forefront of the black com- Military Leadership Award. munity today, one in particular Chris Hamler presented the being black-on-black crime and Humanitarian Award to Alonzo issues with public school sys- Hamilton. tems. Conference attendees enjoy a nourshing lunch prepared by Mississippi Also lauded was Jackson “We have to recognize it College Food Service. State University President Car- and call it as it is,” Knox said olyn Myers for advancements of crime. “The scales of public there are an estimated 15 mil- “All of our conferences have made at JSU during her tenure, justice have to be balance and lion Alzheimer’s and dementia been great ones, but for some including enrollments at the we have to see it as it is. It’s our caregivers reason this year’s conference university and advancing aca- obligation.” Break-out sessions included appears to standout as stellar,” demic programs. Knox Sr. said the public the following topics and pre- said Chapter Board member The fraternity also recog- school system is a concern be- senters: “Managing Transitions Gail M. Brown. “Kudos to Pat- nized Dr. Larry Nixon and wife, cause it affects black children Antonio Knox Jr. (left) is shown with Carolyn Meyers, JSU president and of Care” by Ashley Parker, ty, Sara and the conference com- Demetrica “Dee” Bookert-Nix- most and it’s a regurgitation Antonio Knox Sr., Grand Basileus at the gala. PHOTOS BY STEPHANIE JONES LCSW and Brian Heath Gor- mittee, volunteers, exhibitors on, for the work they do with a and “you have to follow the don, Ph.D.; “Dealing with and all the outstanding sponsors foundation they started to com- moment.” The foundation presented a who was out of town, bringing Grief” by Julie Orr, MA, MCP, and door prize contributors for a bat sickle cell anemia. They are It’s time for Omega men to $1,000 scholarship to graduat- greetings and a welcome to the LPC and Mary Johnston-Nich- job well done.” co-founders of the Cure Sickle make use of the least of what ing senior Lauren Porter, an gathering. olas, LMSW; and “Meaningful The Alzheimer’s Associa- Cell Foundation. is available to create oppor- aspiring model who walked Brittany Nobel-Jones, new Activities” by Victor Smith, BS. tion presenting sponsor was Omega brother Antonio tunities, he said. “It’s time for the runway recently during the co-anchor for WJTV News Attorney Rick Courtney, CELA the Mississippi Council on De- Knox Jr. introduced his father. fatherhood of God and brother- 50th anniversary of the Ebo- Channel 12 served as hostess. presented a general session on velopmental Disabilities. Ad- “My dad, to me, is the epito- hood of man to come together” ny Fashion Fair. Porter is the Entertainment was provided by “Medicare vs. Medicaid and VA ditional conference sponsors me of an Omega man,” Knox to have a positive effect on our granddaughter of the late Dr. keyboardist Michael Minor and Benefits.” Sara Sanders, MD were Home Instead, Covenant Jr. said. “He has lived his life children, Knox Sr. said. Aaron Shirley. vocalist Sonja Powe. and Sue Ann Meng, LCSW pre- Caregivers, St. Catherine’s Vil- unselfishly and as a giving per- Overseeing the gala was Lou- Beta Alpha Vice Basileus Stephanie R. Jones can be sented a general panel discus- lage, UMMC The Mind Cen- son.” is P. Wright, chairman of Aspire Femi Daramola stood in for reached at srjones13@gmail. sion on “Behavioral Interven- ter, Merit Health, Gentiva, The Antonio Knox Sr. has been a Community Foundation. Basileus Lucius Lewis Jr., com or (601) 454-0372. tion vs. Medication.” Blake and St. Dominic’s. Middleton Continued from page 1

“We all knew he was a leader. lumbia campus in August and Middleton,” said Hamm, 22, of Wolfe and the chancellor of from a Columbia jail, where he who killed nine people and him- He’s been a leader all the time had been made a deputy chan- Cincinnati, Ohio. the Columbia campus, R. Bow- was ordered held without bond. self. he’s been up there,” said Rich- cellor emeritus. He had been Ben Trachtenberg, an associ- en Loftin, abruptly resigned on He was charged with making a Heckmaster wrote that after ard Middelton, retired priest of working part-time to assist Lof- ate law professor who chairs Nov. 9. On Nov. 12, the board terroristic threat, which is pun- tracking the postings to Park’s St. Marks Episcopal Church in tin design a plan to increase in- the Columbia campus’ Faculty said Loftin’s resignation time- ishable by up to seven years in cellphone number, he confront- Jackson, who is Michael Mid- clusion and diversity on campus. Council on University Policy, line had been accelerated and prison. ed the sophomore computer sci- dleton’s oldest brother. “They “Given the recent turmoil, also praised it, calling Middleton that his interim replacement, Park is accused of making ence major in his Rolla dorm knew he would be the person to Deputy Chancellor Emeritus “a very smart guy who knows a Hank Foley, had already as- threatening posts that showed room and that Park admitted that calm that (racial unrest) down.” Middleton is a strong transition- ton about the university.” sumed that role. Loftin will take up Nov. 10 on the anonymous the posts were “inappropriate.” The new interim president al figure,” the group wrote in a “I have nothing but good a different position at the uni- location-based messaging app He said he asked if the threats said the university “has faced letter of endorsement posted on things to say about Mike,” versity. Yik Yak and were concerning amounted to “saber rattling,” its share of troubling incidents its Facebook page and sent to Trachtenberg told The Associ- Meanwhile Nov. 12, authori- enough that some classes were and Park responded, “pretty and we recognize that we must curators. Several student organi- ated Press. ties announced that a third Mis- canceled and some Columbia much.” move forward as a community. zations signed the recommenda- Middleton takes over at a tur- souri man had been charged for businesses closed for the day. When asked why, Park said, We must embrace these issues as tion letter, including the Legion bulent time for the university. allegedly posting anonymous One of the threats said: “Some “I don’t know. I just ... deep in- they come, and they will come to of Black Collegians. Black student groups had been online threats to attack college of you are alright. Don’t go to terest,” Heckmaster wrote. define us in the future.” Second-year law student calling for change over the ad- campuses. campus tomorrow” – a warning Mississippi Link Editor Shan- MU Policy Now, a student Christopher Hamm, president of ministration’s handling of racial Hunter M. Park, a 19-year-old campus police Officer Dustin deria K. Posey and Associated group made up of graduate and the school’s Black Law Students issues and were given a boost student at the Missouri Univer- Heckmaster said in a probable Press writers Jim Suhr and professional students, had been Association, applauded the ap- two weeks ago when 30 black sity of Science and Technology cause statement that he recog- Jim Salter in St. Louis and AP pushing for the president’s role pointment. football players vowed not to in Rolla who was the first of the nized as one that appeared ahead researcher Rhonda Shafner in to go to Middleton, who retired “There is nobody better suited take part in team activities until three to be charged, appeared in of last month’s Oregon college New York contributed to this re- as deputy chancellor of the Co- to lead this university than Mike Wolfe was gone. court Nov. 12, via a video feed shooting involving a gunman port. LOCAL

4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 19 - 25, 2015 www.mississippilink.com Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., provides care to family caregivers

The Mississippi Link Newswire Month to honor and recognize so they can Keep It Together as President Barack Obama our sorority sisters who are they ensure the health, dignity has declared that November family caregivers.” and safety of their family mem- is National Family Caregivers The AARP Public Policy ber. The kit contained relax- Month. The proclamation sa- Institute says that family care- ation bath items, soaps, and an lutes the people who play dif- givers of adults with chronic or hour long massage from a local ficult and exhausting roles. It disabling conditions provided minority vendor. encourages Americans to lift an estimated 40 billion hours of The chapter was also a col- those Americans as they protect unpaid care with an estimated laborative sponsor of the in- the dignity, health and safety of economic value of $450 billion. augural MS CARE Respite their loved ones. Even for recipients of paid ser- Conference. Held at the MS In the spirt of this proclama- vices, family members play a E-Center at Jackson State on tion and in response to its in- critical role: 72 percent of older Nov. 5, the conference provided ternational program, on Nov. adults receiving paid long-term workshops on respite across the 14, Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- services and supports also have lifespan, the challenges of care- ity, Inc., Rho Lambda Omega a family caregiver. giving, and community care to Chapter honored their sorority “Taking care of a loved one the eighty individuals in atten- Rho Lambda Omega honored sorority sisters Doris- sisters who are family caregiv- can take a financial and -emo dance. Continuing Education teen Washington and Kathy Wade Butler who are Kira Johnson, LCSW, presented the Compassionate ers. tional toll on the caregiver so Units were also provided for family caregivers. The gifts were presented by Jen- Caregiver Award to Marilyn Reed (left) during the lun- Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- it is important to provide care attendees. nie Hall, LCSW, health promotions co-chairman. cheon at the MS CARE Respite Conference. Reed was ity’s Launching Dimensions of to those individuals whenever During the conference lun- The presentation was made in recognition of Na- the primary caregiver for her father, an Alzheimer’s Service Program requires the possible. Being a family care- cheon, Rho Lambda Omega tional Family Caregivers Month. patient, for ten years. Johnson was the social worker. sorority provide caregiver sup- giver is very noble work, but it member Marilyn Reed was port. “Our current service pro- is also exhausting,” said Jennie honored as a Compassionate Coalition Against Domestic the conference. “To help create nearly 108 years, we have de- gram requires that we provide Hall, health promotions, co- Caregiver for 2015. Violence. Over 100 people at- systems that will help caregiv- veloped systems that have per- care and support to family care- chairman. Sponsors of the event were tended the conference. ers provide quality care for their petuity and that will change givers,” said Sharon Bridges, Chapter members who are Community Links, Inc., Com- Bridges is very proud of the loved ones is the true essence of lives for the better.” Esq., chapter president. “We family caregivers received the passionate Hearts Social Ser- work the chapter has done to what Alpha Kappa Alpha is to For more information visit chose National Caregivers Rho Lambda Relaxation KIT vices Agency, and Mississippi assist caregivers especially via the world,” said Bridges. “For www.rloaka.org.

Jackson’s own Trinitee Stokes (at right A star comes to town with microphone), who plays Judy on Disney Channel’s K. C. Undercover, was among several Disney and Nick- elodeon actors who were in Madison Saturday for the Tween Stars Live event. The show at the Madison Cen- tral High School featured comedy, mu- sic, games, improvisations, Q and A sessions, and trivia. Hundreds of kids came out for the star-studded event. Several audience members were able to interact with Trinitee on stage.

Photos by Jay Johnson www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 19 - 25, 2015 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5 13th Legacy Awards Breakfast The National Council of Negro Women November 7 Jackson State University Student Center

PHOTOS BY JANICE K. NEAL-VINCENT

The Honorable Peggy Hobson-Calhoun, Hinds County District 3 Supervisor, brings greetings. Members of the National Council of Negro Women Metro Jackson Chapter celebrate legacy and leadership.

Michael Walker, guest speaker and executive director of external affairs for AT&T Mississippi, calls for Bethune’s legacy of Drums of Africa to teach, Alice Tisdale presents the Mary McLeod Bethune Award to nurture, give and build. outstanding section member Cherri Green. Anointed 2 Praise sings “I Won’t go Back to the Way I Used to Be.”

Evangelist Lorraine Bishop (left) accepts the Dr. Jessie B. Mosley Outstanding Community Service Award from Mattie Bernita Burt, Jackson Public Schools board president, (right) accepts the Clarie Mattie Stevens presents Pat Sanders-Ford (right) with the Dr. Dorothy Stevens. Collins-Harvey Award from Mattie Stevens. I. Height Award for Outstanding Leadership.

Ke’Anna Boone, 12, of Northwest Middle School Ladybird DeAnna Tisdale sings a performs Maya Angelou’s poem “Phenomenal Woman” classical song. which was paraphrased by Ada Miller Robinson.

Breakfast is served. HEALTH

6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 19 - 25, 2015 www.mississippilink.com AMA seeking warning labels on medical marijuana products By Lindsey Tanner makes sense. and tobacco than from marijuana, without the potential risks, said AP Medical Writer Some studies have linked but marijuana has not been prov- Dr. Judy Chang, an associate OB- CHICAGO – Warning: Mari- marijuana use in pregnancy with en safe to use during pregnancy GYN professor at the University juana use during pregnancy and childhood attention problems and or breast-feeding. of Pittsburgh who studies sub- breast-feeding poses potential lower scores on problem-solving The AMA voted to adopt the stance abuse in pregnancy. harms. measures. THC, the main active proposal, meaning it’s now on Medical marijuana is legal in That message would be written ingredient in marijuana, has been AMA’s lobbying agenda. 23 states and Washington, D.C. Different varieties of marijuana flowers are displayed at medical on medical and recreational mari- found in the milk of women who In advice issued earlier this Recreational use of marijuana marijuana dispensary in Portland, Ore. AP PHOTO/GOSIA WOZNIACKA, FILE juana products and posted wher- use it while breastfeeding, and year against marijuana use dur- also is legal in Washington D.C., ever they’re sold if the nation’s some data suggests the drug can ing pregnancy, the OB-GYN as well as in Alaska, Colorado, ban on pregnant women buying a dispensary in Canton, Ill., said most influential doctors group affect the quality and quantity group cited data putting use dur- Oregon and Washington. it. Colorado lawmakers this year he was unaware of potential risks has its way. of breast milk, the AMA’s new ing pregnancy at about 5 percent Several states require health rejected a ban on selling mari- linked with use during pregnancy, The American Medical Asso- policy says. nationwide, but as high as 28 warnings on cannabis product la- juana to pregnant women, and but that he would not be opposed ciation agreed Monday to push There are similar warnings for percent among some urban low- bels, but Oregon “is the only state another measure to post warning to warning signs. His dispensary for regulations requiring such alcohol and tobacco, “so why not income women. that currently requires a point signs in pot shops. already posts a health-related warnings be written on medical do the same thing with marijuana Ramos said getting the AMA of sale warning at dispensaries Dr. Larry Wolk, Colorado’s state-mandated sign noting that and recreational pot products and since it is the most commonly on board “really gives power” regarding cannabis use in preg- chief medical officer, said health edible marijuana products may posted wherever they’re sold. The used illicit drug during preg- to the proposal. She said the ulti- nant or breast-feeding women,” officials there have created infor- be made in kitchens “not subject decision was made based on stud- nancy,” said Dr. Diana Ramos, a mate goal is a federal requirement according to background infor- mational material and pamphlets to public health inspections that ies suggesting marijuana use may Los Angeles physician with the for warning signs, but because mation in the proposal the AMA about the risks for doctors to may also process common food be linked with low birth weight, American College of Obstetri- marijuana use is illegal under adopted. give pregnant women. If the ef- allergens.” premature birth and behavior cians and Gynecologists, which federal law, the policy seeks local In Colorado, regulators have fort raises widespread awareness, Customers also get pamphlets problems in young children. proposed the warnings at an and state measures. struggled to spell out guidelines “we may not need legislation,” that mention risks for side ef- Critics say evidence of harm is AMA policy-making meeting in While some women use the about maternal pot use. Labels Wolk said. fects and addiction. If use during weak, but while advocates agree Atlanta. drug during or after pregnancy warn pregnant and nursing wom- In Illinois, regulated sales of pregnancy is a real risk, “as a dis- that more research is needed, they There’s much more scientific to ease nausea, chronic pain or en that “there may be risks” from medical marijuana began last pensary owner, I would want to say erring on the side of caution evidence of harm from alcohol depression, there are alternatives using marijuana, but there’s no week. Scott Miller, an owner of expose that,” Miller said. American Medical Association CDC: U.S. sexually transmitted backs prescription drug ad ban By Lindsey Tanner negative impact of commercially The pharmaceutical industry disease epidemic worsening AP Medical Writer driven promotions and the role opposes the AMA’s stance. Di- By Lindsey Tanner Control and Prevention. The 2013, and the most contagious CHICAGO – The American that marketing costs play in fuel- rect-to-consumer ads aim to pro- AP Medical Writer chlamydia rate was up almost forms of syphilis jumped 15 Medical Association Tuesday ing escalating drug prices,” said vide “scientifically accurate infor- CHICAGO – A U.S. sexually 3 percent from 2013, the CDC percent to 20,000. As in previ- called for a ban on direct-to-con- Dr. Patrice Harris, an AMA board mation to patients so that they are transmitted diseases epidemic reported Tuesday. ous years, the syphilis increase sumer ads for prescription drugs member. better informed about their health is increasing and the most com- Sexually transmitted dis- was mainly in gay and bisexual and implantable medical devices, According to data cited in an care and treatment options,” said mon infection, chlamydia, has eases are among more than 70 men. saying they contribute to rising AMA news release, ad dollars Trish Stow of the trade group risen to record levels, govern- diseases that are reportable to Most gonorrhea and chla- costs and patients’ demands for spent by drugmakers have risen to Pharmaceutical Research and ment officials say. the CDC, including measles, mydia infections were in 15-to inappropriate treatment. $4.5 billion in the last two years, Manufacturers of America. Reported cases of chlamyd- chickenpox and tuberculosis. 24-year-olds, an ongoing trend. Delegates at the influential a 30 percent increase. Other data The ads also encourage patients ia, gonorrhea and syphilis all Flu is reported differently, by Both can cause infertility in group’s policy-making meeting show prices on prescription drugs to visit their doctors’ offices “for increased in 2014. Chlamydia hospitalizations. women but can be treated with in Atlanta voted to adopt that as have climbed nearly 5 percent this important doctor-patient conver- cases had dipped in 2013, but “America’s worsening STD antibiotics. They often have no official policy as part of an AMA year. sations about health that might last year’s total of more than epidemic is a clear call for bet- symptoms, and while yearly effort to make prescription drugs “Patient care can be compro- otherwise not take place,” Stow 1.4 million – or 456 cases ter diagnosis, treatment, and screening is recommended for more affordable. It means AMA mised and delayed when prescrip- said. per 100,000 – was the high- prevention,” said the CDC’s sexually active women younger will lobby for a ban. tion drugs are unaffordable and The AMA will evaluate the est number of annual cases of Dr. Jonathan Mermin. than 25, many don’t get tested “Today’s vote in support of subject to coverage limitations by new policy in the coming weeks any condition ever reported to Gonorrhea cases totaled and infections go untreated, the an advertising ban reflects con- the patients’ health plan,” Harris to determine how to proceed with the federal Centers for Disease 350,062, up 5 percent from CDC said. cerns among physicians about the said in the news release. seeking a ban. Certificate of Need decisions announced Forrest General Hospital hosts open house The Mississippi Link Newswire The Mississippi Link Newswire component of the state’s health to see such growth for the bet- The program consists of On Tuesday, Forrest Gen- The Mississippi State Depart- planning and health regulatory terment of our community,” three and half weeks of lec- eral Hospital hosted an open ment of Health announces the activities. said Ora Shaheed, MS, RNC, ture, video, and skills training. house for its Allied Train- issuance of a Certificate of Need In managing the Certificate CNAA, systems chief clinical Once students have complet- ing Center. The property at for the following projects: of Need process, the Depart- operations officer and systems ed the training program, they 2508 Adeline was renovated Bio-Medical Applications ment seeks to improve the chief nursing officer. apply to the state for a date to into the Forrest Health Allied of Mississippi, Inc. d/b/a Fre- health of Mississippi residents; In October, Forrest General take a didactic test and a skills Training Center in an effort to senius Medical Care – West to increase accessibility, accept- received approval from the test. Passing of both of these accommodate the addition of Hinds County, Clinton, Miss. ability, continuity and quality of Mississippi Department of will allow them to carry the a Certified Nurse Aide Train- Amendment to CON #R- health services; to prevent un- Health to become a Certified title of Certified Nurse Aide. ing Program. The renovation 0877 (Establishment of a Sat- necessary duplication of health Nurse Aide Training Center; In the future, Forrest Health of this space provides a class- ellite ESRD Facility) resources; and to provide some the program is the first of its will apply with the National room area and a two-bed skills Bio-Medical Applications cost containment. kind for Forrest General. Association of Credential lab where health care profes- of Mississippi, Inc. d/b/a Fre- The MSDH has administered “This allows us to bring Evaluation Services to be- sionals in the CNA Training senius Medical Care – West the Certificate of Need program students in as employees to come a testing center. This Program can learn valuable Hinds County received Certifi- since July 1986. Since then, train and teach them our cul- will allow CNA students to skills needed at the bedside. cate of Need (CON) authority more than 1,400 Certificate of ture and the We C.A.R.E. test at Forrest General rather “We are excited to open the for the amendment to CON #R- struction. The site will now be Need applications have been philosophy from the start,” than traveling to a testing cen- doors on our training facil- 0877 (CON Review #ESRD- located on Springridge Road in reviewed, representing total said Laura Shank, RN, MSN, ter in other areas of the state. ity to those interested in fur- NIS-1213-016) for the establish- Clinton. capital expenditures of approxi- CEN, director of education For more information on the thering their education in the ment of a 10-station satellite End The proposed capital ex- mately $5 billion. for Forrest General. Shank Certified Nurse Aide Training healthcare field. Having seen Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) penditure for this project is The department’s staff analy- continued, “Students benefit Program at Forrest General, many remarkable changes facility. The location of the ini- $3,815,643. sis for each Certificate of Need by being employed while they contact Forrest General’s Ed- at Forrest General over my tial approved site has changed Mississippi’s Certificate of application is published online complete their training and ucation Department at (601) years of service, I am proud due to unfavorable soil for con- Need process is a fundamental at www.HealthyMS.com. testing.” 288-2677.

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www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 19 - 25, 2015 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 Paris attacks lead Americans More Thanksgiving travelers; to wonder about U.S. safety don’t get stuck at the ariport

By Scott Mayerowitz Associated Press NEW YORK – A stronger economy and lower gas prices mean Thanksgiving travelers can expect more congested highways this year. During the long holiday weekend, 46.9 million Ameri- cans are expected to go 50 miles or more from home, the highest number since 2007, ac- cording to travel agency and car lobbying group AAA. That would be a 0.6 percent increase Travelers check in their luggage as they prepare to travel at Miami Customers dine at the gourmet emporium Eataly in New York Monday, Nov. 16, 2015. AP PHOTO/VERENA DOBNIK over last year and the seventh International Airport in Miami. A stronger economy and lower gas straight year of growth. prices means Thanksgiving travelers can expect more highway By Jake Pearson and Dan Sewell include schools, shopping malls, infringe upon me.” While promising for the congestions in 2015. AP PHOTO/ALAN DIAZ Associated Press theaters and sporting events. “You can’t monitor every res- travel industry, the figure is still NEW YORK - From cafes in Americans have seen what an taurant in NYC or every subway 7.3 percent short of the 50.6 ference between getting home your name, flight number and New York to tailgate parties in the attack on a soft target can look car; it would be a police state,” million high point reached in and not can come down to ask- final destination. Save that heartland, the bloodbath in Paris like. A gunman in body armor said Andrew Davies, an actor and 2007, just before the recession. ing the right questions and act- sticker they give you – it has a is forcing Americans to ponder killed 12 people in a suburban model, noting that there are thou- Like on every other holiday, ing fast. bag-tracking number on it. the awful possibility of terrorist Denver movie theater in 2012. sands of potential “soft targets” the overwhelming majority of Delays Place a copy of your flight attacks on “soft targets” in the But the killer was a mentally ill in the city such as the coffee shop travelers - almost 90 percent - At the first sign of a seri- itinerary inside your suitcase U.S. such as restaurants, bars and American graduate student with where he sat. He said allowing will be driving. And they will ous mechanical problem, call with your cellphone number other ordinary gathering spots. no political agenda. terrorists to restrict our freedom be paying much less at the the airline to have it “protect” and the name of your hotel in “Maybe I’m more jittery,” said New York Mayor Bill de Bla- is “almost as bad as a terrorist at- pump. you on the next flight out. That case the tag is ripped off. Jordan Veneman, sitting at La sio told the first 120 members of tack.” AAA says the average retail way if the mechanical problem If you can’t live without it, Colombe cafe in Manhattan’s a new 500-officer-strong coun- In New Orleans’ French Quar- price for gasoline is now $2.15 leads to a cancellation, you are don’t check it. It might take SoHo neighborhood. He said that terterror unit Monday that the ter, David Vann, a project man- per gallon, 74 cents cheaper already confirmed on a new days to return a lost bag. Don’t when a car backfired shortly after city “is the chief terror target in ager from Toronto checking out than the same time last year. flight and can just print a new pack medication or outfits for the attacks in France, he immedi- the country,” and daily vigilance a restaurant with his wife and With the average car getting boarding pass. tomorrow’s meeting or wed- ately thought of a bomb. is needed. baby Monday evening, said he 18.5 miles per gallon, that If you miss your flight con- ding. Never check valuables Counterterrorism experts say The New York Police Depart- wouldn’t be deterred from visit- means a family driving 300 nection – or bad weather such as jewelry or electronics. well-coordinated assaults car- ment’s counterterror units can ing a city like New Orleans, but miles will save $12 in fuel this causes delays – get in line Prepare your carry-on bag ried out by foreigners are less now respond to as many as two possibly Washington. holiday. to speak to a customer ser- as if it will be checked. You likely in the U.S., in part because dozen active shooting situations On Bourbon Street, Dan Wilt- Airlines for America, the vice representative. But also, might not have planned to of tougher accessibility to the at once, having learned from gen, of the Hot Springs, Ark., lobbying group for several call the airline directly. If the check your bag, but given mainland and better intelligence- such tragedies as the terrorist at- area, was among some retirees major airlines, forecasts 25.3 phone lines are jammed, try today’s crowded overhead gathering since 9/11. But they tacks in Mumbai, India, in 2008, strolling past the nightclubs. million passengers will fly the airline’s overseas numbers. bins many fliers don’t have a acknowledge such attacks cannot officials said. Intelligence offi- “We’re not going to let it stop us on U.S. airlines, up 3 percent You’ll pay long-distance rates, choice. Pack a small canvas be ruled out. cials also monitor social media from doing what we want to do,” from last year. (AAA’s forecast but might not have to wait. bag inside your carry-on so if They worry even more about postings, and detectives press in- he said. “We’re Americans.” shows fewer numbers of fliers (Add those numbers to your you are forced to check it, you the possibility of “lone wolf” at- formants for information on pos- On the Las Vegas Strip, jogger because it looks at a five-day phone now.) Finally, consider can at least keep your valu- tackers who may have no direct sible plots. Lauren Laquerre stopped Tues- period while the airline group sending a tweet to the airline. ables with you. connection to extremist groups At the University of Dayton day to snap a photo of its faux looks at the 12 days surround- Consider buying a one-day Seats such as Islamic State but em- in Ohio, Mark Ensalaco, who Eiffel Tower, then considered ing Thanksgiving.) pass to the airline lounge. Set up alerts for seat open- brace their ideology. has studied Middle East terror- whether she felt less safe than be- Airfare is basically flat com- For one thing, there are usu- ings. ExpertFlyer.com of- “It’s impossible to protect ev- ism and is the school’s director fore the Paris attacks. pared to last year, with a mere ally free drinks and light fers free notifications when a erything and everyone all the of human rights research, said “No,” said Laquerre, of Nash- 0.3 percent or 69 cent average snacks. But the real secret to window or aisle seat becomes time,” said Lauren C. Anderson, the greater immediate threat in ua, N.H. “We’ve had bigger at- increase, according to the Air- the lounges is that the airline vacant. For 99 cents, it sends a retired FBI official who served the U.S. is probably from home- tacks in our country. It can hap- lines Reporting Corp., which staffs them with some of its an email if two adjacent seats in Paris and headed the interna- grown Islamic State sympathizers pen anywhere.” processes ticket transactions best - and friendliest - ticket become available. The service tional terrorism program for a the FBI says are being recruited In Cincinnati, police in cruis- for airlines and travel agencies. agents. The lines are shorter is available for Alaska Air- New York task force. constantly, often through social ers and vans were parked along Traveler counts are little and these agents are magically lines, American Airlines, Jet- She said intelligence-gathering media messages that urge them streets and officers patrolling fuzzier when it comes to other able to find empty seats. One- Blue Airways, United Airlines and sharing is crucial, but added to commit violence on their own. on bicycles were highly visible forms of transport. day passes typically cost $50 and Virgin America but not that everyone has a role: “The “The possibility of lone wolves Monday evening around restau- Bus use will continue to but discounts can sometimes for Delta Air Lines and some front line when we’re talking carrying out attacks, that’s high, rants, bars, tailgate areas and the grow, according to the Chad- be found in advance online. smaller carriers. about this now is people being and I’m concerned that it can be stadium where the NFL’s Ben- dick Institute for Metropolitan If weather causes cancel- Check the airline’s web- aware of what’s going on around even higher if they’re inspired by gals played the Houston Texans. Development at DePaul Uni- lations, use apps like Hotel- site five days before the trip. them.” this,” Ensalaco said of the Paris City officials said surveillance versity. The school expects Tonight and Priceline to find That’s when some elite fliers In the crowded lobby of the attacks. was also increased, and they 1.2 million to take buses, up 1 last-minute hotel discounts for are upgraded to first class, Ace Hotel in Manhattan’s Gar- The carnage is also likely to urged fans to watch for suspi- percent to 2 percent from last that night. Warning: Many of freeing up their coach seats. ment District, Daniel Bellino, lead to debate in this country cious activity. year. However, AAA says trav- the rooms are nonrefundable Another wave of upgrades oc- who works in the restaurant in- about stepped-up law enforce- Bengals fan Scott Kiser said his el by cruises, trains and buses, when booked, so lock in only curs every 24 to 48 hours. dustry, said authorities in New ment monitoring versus the cost 17-year-old son Donovan asked will decrease 1.4 percent this once stuck. Check in 24 hours in ad- York, where memories are seared in privacy and freedom of move- him before he left for the game if Thanksgiving, to 1.4 million Luggage vance when airlines start re- with images of 9/11, have done ment. he was worried about being in a travelers. Weigh it at home first. Any- leasing more seats. If connect- “a great job” heading off attacks, “For me, after 9/11, I live potential terrorist target area. Air Travel Tips thing over 50 pounds (40 ing, see if seats have opened but there are limits to what can be with this duality,” said Andreas “I told him, buddy, they could Since flying can often cause pounds on some airlines like up 24 hours before the second done. Petrossiants, a New York Univer- set off a bomb in Iowa or any- the most disruptions and leave Spirit) will generate a hefty flight departs. A soft target is any place that sity student sipping a coffee out- where else,” he recalled reply- travelers feeling helpless, here overweight surcharge, in addi- Keep looking for new seats. is largely unprotected, unlike a side Greenwich Village’s Third ing. “We have to keep living our are some tips to cope with tion to the checked bag fee. Even after checking in, seats military installation, an airport Rail Coffee. “I want more pro- lives. That’s what they want - for any delays. Flights are packed Before your bag disappears can be changed at airport ki- or a courthouse. Soft targets can tections, but I don’t want them to us to be afraid.” around the holidays and if behind the ticket counter, osks and on some airlines’ there is any hiccup, the dif- make sure the airline’s tag has mobile applications. Large health care workers union backs Clinton

By Ken Thomas Clinton was holding a rally in Briggs said the campaign was Associated Press Dallas later Tuesday in which “gratified that hundreds of thou- DALLAS — Hillary Rodham she planned to discuss the health sands of workers are part of the Clinton won the endorsement care overhaul under Obama. growing grassroots movement of the Service Employees Inter- It represents another show of supporting Bernie’s campaign to national Union Tuesday, giving strength for Clinton, who has help working families.” her the support of a labor pow- locked up most of the major The union has been at the erhouse that backed President unions despite Sanders’ message forefront in the fight to get cities Barack Obama in 2008. of helping workers overcome in- to adopt a $15 an hour minimum The nation’s largest health come inequality. In a statement, wage. care union represents about two Clinton said she was “deeply Clinton has endorsed raising million nurses, health care work- honored” by the endorsement. the federal minimum wage to ers and other caregivers and is The third main Democratic $12 an hour, a level below the among the most ethnically di- candidate, former Maryland $15 an hour that Sanders and verse unions in the country. The Gov. Martin O’Malley, is shift- former Maryland Gov. Martin decision is a blow to Vermont ing staff from his Baltimore O’Malley have sought. But the Sen. Bernie Sanders, whose sup- headquarters to Iowa and other union says its support was about porters had pushed against an early states as he struggles to building a movement for higher endorsement. raise money. wages, not about a candidate or “Hillary Clinton has proven SEIU endorsed Obama over a campaign. she will fight, deliver and win Clinton in early 2008, giving The union could be an asset to for working families,” said SEIU the future president a boost in Clinton in the general election president Mary Kay Henry in a the lengthy Democratic primary because it has a large presence statement. “SEIU members and battle. Union officials said Clin- in several battleground states, working families across Ameri- ton received a strong majority including Florida and Colorado. ca are part of a growing move- in the vote of its leadership and Half of its members are women ment to build a better future for a recent poll of its membership and about 40 percent are minori- their families, and Hillary Clin- found about 70 percent back ties, with many speaking lan- ton will support and stand with Clinton. guages such as Spanish, Chinese them.” Sanders spokesman Michael and Creole. EDUCATION

8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 19 - 25, 2015 www.mississippilink.com Black College fund, CIA vow to create more agents of color By Janelle Berry Howard University News Service WASHINGTON – The Cen- tral Intelligence Agency and a national organization that finan- cially helps students at histori- cally black colleges and univer- sities announced during a press conference Saturday they are working on a plan to increase the number of African American spies and analysts at the nation’s foremost spying agency. Johnny Taylor Jr., president of The Thurgood Marshall Col- CIA Director John Brennan (left) and Johnny Taylor, president of the Thur- lege Fund, and CIA Director good Marshall College Fund discuss the need for diversity in the CIA. Photo John Brennan said they had not by Travis Riddick, Washington Informer Newspaper worked out the details of the plan, but had agreed to make in- these goals. Nothing is a light We will play a role in introduc- creasing the number of African switch. We’re not going to be ing that diversity.” Americans at the agency a pri- able to make this change over- Taylor said his organization ority. night.” will help by exposing black high There are not enough black Brennan said he would hold school students to the CIA and HBCU student representatives listen to the need for diversity in the CIA workplace at a press conference Saturday. agents at the CIA, Brennan said, his senior managers accountable its career opportunities, then in- Photo by Janelle Berry, HU News Service and he hopes an allegiance with by spending more time address- troduce the needed CIA skill sets the fund and his Diversity & In- ing the issues of diversity at the into high school curriculums. visory board, to spearhead the He also stated that while cre- Tillmutt said. “If he took the clusion Staff, where an African CIA. The CIA must take the ini- The organization will encourage effort to help his agency become ating the pipeline for students in time out to come here and speak American woman is the chair, tiative to find these minority stu- high school students to attend more diverse. high school, the TMCF allows to us, I know he’s serious about will begin to solve the problem. dents who are qualified to join college, and introduce them to “He came up with a very frank other organizations to attend bridging the gap for diversity. I “What we need to do is make the CIA, he said. the majors that the CIA is inter- assessment of the problems that career fairs at colleges that get hope he lives up to his word.” sure that we have the capabili- As part of the process, Bren- ested in to make them more de- we have in terms of the way we overlooked such as Winston- Abrahana James, a junior at ties, the expertise; the individu- nan said he wants to ensure that sirable as applicants. recruit, develop, train, as well Salem State University and the Fort Valley State University, als with the perspectives, and be his senior managers are going to Students within the pipeline as groom individuals in order to University of the District of Co- said she believes the CIA is try- able to bring those together and the colleges to recruit African- can choose to intern with the assume those leadership posi- lumbia, in order to allow college ing to change. marry those perspectives so that American candidates and that CIA and eventually begin a ca- tions in the agency,” he said students to explore all the career “They’re trying to provide ev- we can provide those insights to they are mentoring and sponsor- reer at the CIA, Taylor said. Taylor encouraged the stu- opportunities available to them. eryone the same opportunities,” our consumers,” Brennan said ing individuals within the CIA. Taylor said his fund would dents at the press conference Kenisha Tillmutt, a senior at James said. “Like he said, there as part of the TMCF’s three-day Additionally, they should be continue to help black men and to go back to their respective Fort Valley State University, are people with the same mind- conference and gala. coming up with ideas about how women get college educations, colleges and universities and was positive about the CIA’s ef- sets at schools other than Ivy “Inclusion and diversity are to realize their goals to increase but it is also the African Ameri- encourage other students to ex- forts to include African Ameri- League schools, and they’re try- something that is the reflection, diversity in leadership positions. can community’s responsibil- plore the opportunities at the cans in the CIA workplace. ing to give them that same op- I think, of our mission, which is “It’s easy for us to talk about ity to ensure that young African CIA. “It opened my eyes more,” portunity. to make sure that we have the these things,” he said. “You re- Americans who are willing to opportunity as well as the capa- ally have to be able to walk the learn and qualified are intro- bility to provide to the president talk, and we’ll do that inside the duced to career opportunities. and others the deep rich insights building as well as outside.” “I have a saying that ‘Only us that are necessary in order to ad- Taylor said the CIA will find can save us,’” he said. “The Af- vance in national security.” that students at HBCUs are just rican American community has The fund has supplied $250 as qualified and talented to work a responsibility to help some of million in funding to publicly- for the CIA as students from Ivy these issues as well. My job and funded HBCUs since its incep- Leagues. our job at the Thurgood Mar- tion in 1987, it says. The Thurgood Marshall fund, shall College Fund is to ensure Brennan and Taylor said the which is named after the na- that organizations like the CIA plans are in the early stages. tion’s first black U.S. Supreme know that there’s an incredibly “We had a kickoff meeting as Court justice, will act as a liai- talented source of really good far as the implementation team,” son by providing their names to students, ready to come work for Brennan said. “There are a lot the CIA, Taylor said. their agency, if only they knew of teams throughout the agency “There are computer science how to get there.” that are joining together to do engineer geniuses on these cam- Brennan said he asked former this, and we’re going to have puses that no one knew existed Urban League President Vernon metrics on this. because they weren’t at MIT,” Jordan, who used to work with “We need to measure our abil- he said. “They weren’t at Stan- former President Bill Clinton ity to make progress towards ford. That’s our job to provide. and is now a part of the CIA ad- AHA, Dept. of Education propose ‘smart snacks’ regulations

The Mississippi Link Newswire school day, with most of these meals and snacks are supporting The American Heart Asso- being low-nutrient and energy their health and learning, not ciation is working with the State dense foods. undermining it.” Department of Education to “The evidence clearly sub- The American Heart Asso- ensure Mississippi students are stantiates the need for strong ciation is committed to ensuring healthy and prepared to learn. nutrition standards for all foods that states pass strong nutrition The AHA is supporting regula- sold in schools. Healthy school policies but also follow through tions pertaining to competitive foods support the academic po- and implement these policies. foods or “smart snacks” in Mis- tential and health of all students In Mississippi, the AHA is sissippi. by increasing participation in encouraged by the proposal Competitive foods are de- school meals and ensuring food put forth by the MS State De- fined by the USDA as foods and they access in other places on partment of Education which beverages sold at school, other school campuses is healthy,” are Mississippi specific Smart than meals served through the said Wanda K. Salley, child nu- Snacks standards consistent USDA’s school meal programs trition director with the Harri- with the USDA’s Interim Fi- – school lunch, school break- son County School District. nal Rule Standards. The Smart fast, and after school snack pro- “Strong standards can direct- Snacks policy will also limit grams. Some examples include ly address persistent disparities the number of fundraisers so as meal add-ons in the lunch line, in academic performance, child- not to not impair the effective- school stores, and school fund- hood obesity rates, and overall ness of the overall USDA Smart raisers. health. Even better, schools Snacks requirement. Children consume up to 50 across the country are demon- The American Heart Asso- percent of their daily calories strating that strong nutrition ciation is also advocating for at school. For many children, standards can be implemented an appropriate level of techni- school breakfast and lunch may with minimal, if any, impact to cal assistance offered to schools be the only meals they eat all school revenue,” she said. from the Department of Educa- day. Additionally, nearly half of “As a parent of school-aged tion to assist schools with com- all elementary school students, children, I want to be sure that plying with these rules. nearly three quarters of middle they have nutritious options Parents want to know that school students, and nearly to choose from rather than un- their kids’ snack and meal op- all high school students have healthy items high in calories, tions at school are nutritious and access to competitive foods. salt and sugar,” said Steven support children’s health. In a Approximately 40 percent of James, AHA volunteer and recent national poll, 72 percent children consume one or more owner of Allstate Insurance. “I of parents favor nutrition stan- competitive foods on a typical want to make sure my children’s dards for meals and snacks. EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 19 - 25, 2015 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 Veterans honored for their sacrifices

The Mississippi Link Newswire Jackson State University ca- dets along with active and re- tired service members gathered on Veterans Day to reflect on sacrifices made by military per- sonnel of past and present, in- cluding remembering comrades who paid the ultimate price de- fending the country. The annual event in the Stu- dent Center on Nov. 11, was sponsored by JSU’s Veterans and Military Center, the Divi- Students and faculty converge on the Gibbs-Green Plaza Nov. 11 to Keynote speaker for the event U.S. Army Cadet James Jefferson, and Dr. Erin Vaughn Jones, sion of Academic and Student commemorate veterans, the U.S. Army ROTC’s 40-year presence at was Dr. Martha McRavin-Oliver, a associate director for Living and Learning Communities at JSU Affairs and the College of Pub- JSU and the approaching centennial celebration of the U.S. Army’s retired U.S. Army colonel. attended the event. PHOTOS BY DEONTAE WILLIAMS/JSU lic Service. Cadet Command. Keynote speaker, Dr. Martha McRavin-Oliver, a retired U.S. who were wounded or may have dom, to aid our friends and al- tor of JSU’s military center “JSU is developing a program thank a veteran?” Army colonel, acknowledged died,” she said. lies around the world and to turn who also served as a U.S. Army called Credit for Prior Learn- She said, “On any given day, cadets, veterans and relatives of McRavin-Oliver said that’s back oppressors who threaten captain, said, “We must always ing,” she said. The initiative will meet a veteran with a smile and service members. only half of the story. our democracy.” remember our veterans because enable veterans who earned ex- a handshake and say thank you Despite efforts by organiza- “A veteran is a person who The retired officer said the they are the reason we enjoy periences elsewhere or started for your service; ask them how tions, institutions and other es- serves in peace time or war time. price of freedom is not free and freedom today.” academic programs at other in- they’re doing; go visit a veteran tablishments to give credence to A veteran knows no boundaries that veterans deserve our coun- Meanwhile, Dr. Evelyn stitutions to earn up to 30 credit who is home-bound, in hospitals Veterans Day, McRavin-Oliver for defending our country and try’s respect. Leggette, provost and senior hours to apply toward a degree or nursing homes and remember still questions whether everyone individual freedoms. He or she “We can never fully repay vice president for Academic and at JSU, said Leggette, hailing homeless veterans. … They are knows why the occasion is cel- is willing to leave their families our debt of gratitude to the hun- Student Affairs, said, “We are the university’s distinction as a not homeless by choice but by ebrated. for months and sometimes years dreds of thousands of American pleased to honor and recognize military-friendly institution. circumstance.” “Surprisingly in 2015, there at a time. A veteran is unafraid servicewomen and servicemen our veterans for the service they “We salute you. This is your Finally, McRavin-Oliver are more people who still think to lay down his or her life for the who died in battle or the mil- rendered to our country and bor- day,” she said. urged those with authority to veterans are males who have assurance that each of us, both lions who were wounded. To ders beyond.” Citing the 25 millions vet- hire a veteran because “they are served in one of the five branch- young and old – all Americans – properly honor our dead, we While noting JSU’s history of erans still living today (more leaders and managers. The mili- es of the service; those who can sleep peacefully and safely must also honor our living,” student success, Leggette also than 220,000 in Mississippi), tary trains and educates veter- served for a few years and who at night. Veterans bravely an- McRavin-Oliver said. said the university is committed McRavin-Oliver asked, “What ans well, giving them unlimited have fought in a war; and those swer the call to defend our free- Dr. Timothy Abrams, direc- to veterans, too. can you do to acknowledge and ability and expertise.”

Pridgen chosen chairwoman of Jackson JSU receives $75,000 grant Municipal Airport Authority Board to further standards education The Mississippi Link Newswire woman, providing governance The Mississippi Link Newswire Dr. Rosie L. T. Pridgen, a and direction for JMAA.” Jackson State University alum- Pridgen is a native Mississip- The U.S. Commerce Depart- na, is the new chairwoman of pian, and a resident of Jackson ment’s National Institute of the Jackson Municipal Airport since 1970. She holds a bach- Standards and Technology has Authority Board of Commis- elor’s, master’s, educational awarded Jackson State Uni- sioners. specialist, and doctorate in phi- versity $75,000 – the largest Pridgen said, “The Board of losophy degrees from Jackson of seven grants totaling more Commissioners, under the lead- State University; and a masters than $490,000 given to presti- award,” Leggette added. dards education,” said Warren ership of Chairwoman LaWanda of education in blind rehabilita- gious universities in five states Standards provide industries Merkel, chief of standards ser- Harris and Co-Chairman Vernon tion, with an emphasis in orien- to advance standards education. and innovators with a common vices at NIST. Hartley, had a very productive tation and mobility for the blind Under the Standards Services language that facilitates trade, “Students in many fields, 2014-2015 year. I look forward from the University of Arkansas Curricula Development Coop- simplifies transactions and- en and in turn industry and the to working with fellow commis- at Little Rock. erative Agreement Program, re- ables people to work together global economy, benefit from sioners, CEO (Carl) Newman, In 2013, she retired from be- cipients will work with NIST to toward greater common goals standards education. We plan JMAA staff, the community, and ing superintendent of the Mis- integrate instruction related to that cut across disciplines and to continue to focus efforts on other partners to help ensure that sissippi School for the Blind, standards and standardization borders. NIST supports the integrating standards into cur- we strategically plan and work a position she had held for 15 into undergraduate and gradu- development of standards by riculum and investing in the to make Hawkins Field and years, while concurrently serv- ate curriculum at U.S. colleges identifying areas where they next generation of leaders in Jackson Medgar Wiley Evers ing as superintendent of the and universities. Pridgen are needed, convening stake- the standards community,” international Airport key play- Mississippi School for the Deaf “Jackson State University is holders, and providing techni- Merkel said. ers in community and economic the JMAA Board of Commis- for 30 months. She is also a pleased to be one of six univer- cal and scientific guidance and As a non-regulatory agen- development.” sioners. Chairwoman Pridgen graduate of Leadership Greater sities to receive a grant from expertise to help stakeholder cy of the U.S. Department of JMAA chief executive of- has a depth of experience in Jackson, and a member of Mt. the U.S. Department of Com- groups reach a consensus. Commerce, NIST promotes ficer Carl D. Newman, A.A.E., management and planning for Carmel Ministries. She has a merce’s National Institute of These grants help to promote U.S. innovation and industrial said, “Dr. Pridgen is a proac- large public organizations and is blended family of four children Standards and Technology. Our U.S. leadership in standards de- competitiveness by advancing tive results oriented member of well-suited to the role of chair- and 11 grandchildren. senior undergraduate and grad- uate students in electrical engi- velopment. measurement science, stan- neering, computer engineering “The curriculum program dards and technology in ways and computer science and other has grown significantly since it that enhance economic security students in emerging multidis- was introduced in 2012, which and improve our quality of life. ciplinary fields of telecommu- demonstrates the growing ap- To learn more about NIST, Jenkins provides blueprint nications will benefit from this preciation for the value of stan- visit www.nist.gov. award that will design, develop and deliver a course that meets these high standards, said Dr. Other NIST recipients for college students in book Evelyn Leggette, provost and senior vice president for Aca- Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, Penn., $60,000) The Mississippi Link Newswire ents that were looking for a good demic and Student Affairs. Michigan State University (East Lansing, Mich., $74,997) Alcorn State University alum- resource to guide them through “We offer congratulations University of Hartford (West Hartford, Conn., $66,492) nus Cameron Jenkins is reveal- the college conversation with to Dr. Tarek El-Bawab and his University of Houston (Houston, Texas, $74,887) ing the keys to successfully nav- their child.” team for submitting and com- University of Pennsylvania – award one (Philadelphia, Penn., $74,314) igating through college. Jenkins explained the dangers peting for this outstanding University of Pennsylvania – award two (Philadelphia, Penn., $66,694) The 2012 Alcorn graduate’s of staying in college for four new book, “College: Don’t years. Waste Your Money,” arrived “The reality of staying in col- on bookshelves Nov. 1. Jenkins lege for an extended period of Alcorn’s Vicksburg campus to host gives a how-to guide to college time is costly to the extent of students who plan to graduate in thousands of dollars each year. four years with a 4.0 grade point Keeping your undergraduate a vintage holiday wreath workshop average while avoiding debt and work within a four-year time balancing work and leisure. frame will create success and The Mississippi Link Newswire “The theme of the book is un- Jenkins minimal debt.” The Alcorn State University packing a formula for academic Jenkins is excited about the Vicksburg Expansion Program success and maximizing the col- From cover to cover, there is a release of his book. is gearing up for the holiday lege experience,” said Jenkins. clear message of hope given to “The feeling of holding a season. “I think the ultimate quest is students.” completed work in your hands is The Expansion Program will to find balance in college. Set- Current and upcoming college always overwhelming. Surpris- host a vintage holiday wreath ting boundaries to ensure that students, along with the parents ingly, my first day of writing was workshop at 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at 6 an assignment is completed is of these students, provided Jen- in June of this year. Five months p.m. The cost for the workshop no more important than enjoy- kins with the inspiration to pres- later, the final copy is available will be $25, which will include Raneisha Smith, technology churches, or schools,” said ing friends and embracing the ent this guide to the masses. for purchase. The entire process supplies. assistant for the expansion pro- Smith. “Please join us as we subtle nuances of the college “The next and current genera- was a stroke of balance and time David Creel, style colum- gram, encourages everyone to embark on the holiday sea- experience. Too often we see tions of college students were at management.” nist for The Clarion-Ledger participate in the festivities. son.” burnout in early stages of the the heart of this project. Particu- Jenkins’ book is available on in Jackson will host the work- “This workshop will help For more information, con- college process. These woes are larly, the students that are unsure www.amazon.com. The Kindle shop. Participants will be al- participants get into the holi- tact the Vicksburg Expansion relieved through a healthy bal- of their academic potential. Ad- version of the book will be re- lowed to bring special orna- day spirit by teaching them Program at (601) 629-3558 ance of work and rejuvenation. ditionally, I was inspired by par- leased later this month. ments to glue to their wreath. how to decorate their homes, or [email protected]. 10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 19 - 25, 2015 www.mississippilink.com

PASTORAL POINTS Message from the Religion Editor

By Daphne Higgins ters from across the state have Religion Editor shared wonderful messages An anniversary salute to Mt. Helm I promised my- from the Word and several min- self weeks ago istries have been spotlighted in that I was going various issues at the request of By Rev. CJ Rhodes, M. Div. State Convention of Mississip- to the future. Like the symbolic serve. When we remember that to say “happy an- the church members or associ- Special to The Mississippi Link pi, the Church of God in Christ, Sankofa bird, we are to look we are saved, in part, to serve, niversary to me” ates. I only heard the Church of Christ (Holiness) back and retrieve the best les- we will be a church that exists but let the actual As I noted earlier, it has been about it in USA, and Jackson State Uni- sons of the past while flying to the glory of God so that so date slipped by; eight years since the launching church history versity. toward a broader horizon. We that through us changed lives the date - my Mississippi Link of Reigning News. I am asking books and di- Because of this inspiring cannot be so nostalgic for yes- can change the world. anniversary. During the second that you send even more news vinity school story of trial and victory, our terday that we miss out on what In some sense, this is nothing week of November 2007, I was to share with other witnesses lectures. And church will be featured promi- the Lord is calling us to be and new. Despite our struggles God asked to assist at the newspaper across this wonderful state. what I heard nently in the Mississippi His- do today and tomorrow. If we has constantly called us back for a couple of weeks and now Please, continue to let us know was limited to the late nine- tory Museum. We cannot think are to be a vital and thriving to our first love. When this has eight years later, I’m still here, what celebrations, programs, teenth century. It was after a about religion in the Magnolia congregation for years to come, happened marvelous miracles sharing God’s news with you. giving events, etc., you have 2009 telephone conversation State without breathing a word we must urgently and fervently have occurred. God is still in I don’t want another day to planned so that the community that I discovered Mount Helm about Mount Helm Baptist pray to the Lord for courage the miracle business. As 1 Cor- pass without thanking all of you can be a part of it. Baptist Church was, in fact, Church. and wisdom in order to revital- inthians 2:9 rejoices, “eye has for your support and the kind See, I told you that I would still alive. Who would have known that ize our church by letting go of not seen, nor ear heard, neither words you’ve given me for the be brief. However, before I end Like so many of my con- a black church beginning with everything that gets in the way have entered into human hearts, stories that I have shared with this message, I have to say it one temporaries, many who are enslaved Africans in the base- of our Kingdom mandate while the things which God has pre- you; and especially for the tes- more time – I want to personally just now visiting our church, it ment of First Baptist Church of holding firm to enduring truths. pared for them that love him.” timonies, programs and the love thank you for your involvement took some time to learn about Jackson, and named in honor of Now is the time that we turn So in the memorable words that you have shared with me. with “Reigning News” and hap- the awesome past and present white Presbyterian philanthro- to God and toward a brighter of a great hymn, “come, we that You have allowed me to ex- py anniversary to me. of Jackson’s oldest historically pists, would impact the world hope. Now is the time that love the Lord, and let our joys press myself as a very proud Isaiah 52:7 (NIV) reads: black congregation. By God’s through missions, education, we turn toward greater glory. be known; join in a song with Christian wife, parent, daugh- “How beautiful on the moun- grace, I look forward to future and witness. To God be the Our present age demands for sweet accord and thus surround ter, and sister while writing tains are the feet of those who generations learning about the glory for the great things God churches that remain faithful the throne.” this column. Many of you have bring good news, who proclaim history we’re making, here and has done. to proclaiming and living the Let us turn to God and God contacted me to say that I really peace, who bring good tidings, now. As we rightly mark this time gospel in ways relevant to our will turn to us. Give God praise connected with you in one form who proclaim salvation, who This momentous year marks with celebration, let us note times and seasons. for a turnaround year. The best or another. We know that God say to Zion, Your God reigns!” our 180th anniversary. Not that God is not through with As we take Christ’s call seri- is yet to come. has brought us together and Your contributions are truly a many churches can boast in the us yet. Anniversaries are great ously, we will be open to God’s Rev. CJ Rhodes, a graduate what was on my heart that week strong testament of letting oth- Lord about such longevity. times for remembering. We mission of transformation. That of the University of MS and was a feeling that you may have ers know that “Your God rules.” Over these nearly two cen- should never forget the pastors means that everything we do Duke University, serves as the been experiencing. Again, I The Mississippi Link, a mes- turies, Mount Helm has been and people who sacrificed time, will be oriented toward Holy director of Student Religious thank you for sharing. senger for news in and around central to the histories of many talent, and treasure to keep the Spirit-driven servant leadership Life at Alcorn State University I am aware that there are some the state of Mississippi, would local Baptist congregations, doors open. But anniversaries that makes holy differences and is the pastor of Mt. Helm weeks when I can go on and on, like to not only share your news the General Missionary Baptist are also times to look forward in the lives of the people we Baptist Church in Jackson. but I will not do that this week. but all who would like to tell I will be brief but, not without others about the Lord’s good- NEWS FROM THE WORD “thanking all of you” again. ness and about their places of Your eagerness to provide the worship and even those reli- information necessary to make gious institutions that are vis- “Reigning News” a success has ited. been a godsend to not only me, Contact Daphne M. Higgins Learning to love God but all of the readers who have at religion@mississippilink. been blessed by what you have com. Fax 601-896-0091 or mail By Rev. Leon Collier der feelings from the soul. One heart: I will make melody to the King of Kings and Lord of Special to The Mississippi Link provided to us. your information to The Mis- writer said David was saying, you before the gods.” Look at Lords and he was not ashamed More church announcements sissippi Link, 2659 Livingston As we con- “From my inmost bowels will this verse closely. David said, to do it. are being received, minis- Road, Jackson, MS 39213. tinue the series I love thee, O Lord!” David ex- I will praise you with all my In 2 Samuel 6:20-21, King “Learning to pressed these words with deep heart. Why? Because he loved David had danced before the Love God,” let’s emotions. God with all of his heart. The Lord with all of his might, but begin this con- Why did he love God so word praise in this verse is ya- his wife said that he acted fool- versation with much? God showed His love dah and remember this word ishly. His wife was really say- REIGNING singing love for David by protecting him means to raise your hands, to ing, it didn’t take all of that, but songs to God or better yet, let’s from his enemies and one of his throw your hands like throw- in so many words, David told ANNOUNCEMENTS call it “Praise.” enemies was a king. Saul had ing a stone. Notice that when her that he didn’t mind looking Psalm 18:1, “A Psalm of Da- lots of power as King, and logi- he praised God with his whole foolish, because it wasn’t about vid, the servant of the Lord, cally he should have been able heart he couldn’t help but raise him anyway, it was about the who spoke to the Lord the to catch David and kill him, but his hands to God. Lord. Holy City International Empowerment Ministries, words of this song in the day he couldn’t get his hands on Then David said he would Those who like God, worry 251 Kearney Park Rd., Flora, will sponsor Christmas in that the Lord delivered him David. However, God allowed make melody of His God be- about how they look in wor- November Saturday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m. There will be a from the hand of all his en- David to lay hands on King fore the gods. This word mel- ship, but those who are in love emies, and from the hand of Saul and David took a piece ody or praise in the second with God don’t care how they giveaway, free food, toys, and clothes for needed fami- Saul; and he said: I love You, O of Saul’s clothing as he slept. part of this verse is the He- look in worship, because it’s all lies. For more information call (601) 879-3999. Bishop Lord, my strength.” David knew that any success brew word zamar which means about God anyway. They love Notice, this verse said David he had was because God had string instruments. So, David God and want Him to get all Stanley Cavett Sr. is the pastor. spoke the words of this song. shown him favor. So, David is saying I will play my instru- of the praise that’s due Him. This was a song; a love song loved God, because God had mental praise unto the One true That’s why David told his wife David sang to God. When you shown his love for David. God boldly in the presence of he would praise God even more Christ Tabernacle Church, 1201 Cooper Rd., Jack- praise God on Sunday, is your John said something like this false/idol gods. and look even more foolish… son, will host its men’s day program Sunday, Nov. 22, praise just a song unto the Lord in 1 John 4:19, “We love him, David was not ashamed to he loved God and he didn’t from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. The program theme is “If It Wasn’t or is it a love song to Him? If because he first loved us.” But express his love for God in care who knew it. you are not in love with God, David didn’t just love God be- public. He didn’t let his title David loved God so much he for a Man” – Genesis 1:26. The guest speaker is Mau- your praise is just dry words cause God showed him favor. as king get in the way of him couldn’t help himself. He had rice Idom of Time for Deliverance Christian Fellowship, with no meaning, but if you are His love for God ran deeper praising God. He didn’t let his to sing (love songs) to the Lord in love with God your words than that. Genuine love for position stop him from singing and he couldn’t help but jump Koko, Miss. For more information call (601) 373-1715 touch the heart of God and His God is something that cannot openly his love song to the One and shout. or visit www.christtabernaclechurch.org. Rev. Hosea J. Spirit reacts to a love song to be explained by the mere fact who made him king in the first Rev. Leon Collier is the Hines is the pastor. Him. that we have received bless- place! 2Samuel 6:14, “And Da- pastor of Makarios Wor- Psalm 22:3 says, “…You ings from him, but David loved vid, clothed in a linen ephod, ship Center, 464 Church Rd., that inhabits the praises of Is- God and sang praises unto Him was dancing before the Lord Madison. He received degrees New Horizon Church International, 1704 Ellis Ave., rael.” The Hebrew word in- because of the excellence of with all his strength.” David from Criswell College in Dal- habits means to sit down. It is God’s character. laid aside his royal Kingly robe las; Southern Methodist Uni- Jackson, will hold a Thanksgiving service Tuesday, Nov. also defined as to marry. He The first part of Psalm 22:3 and put on the ephod which, versity - Perkins School of 24, at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 601.371.1427 ties a knot with your situation. says, “But you are holy…” Da- the priest wore when serving Theology; and a Masters of When you are in love with God vid was so in love with God to and he began praising God like Divinity from Memphis Theo- or visit www.nhcms.org. Bishop Ronnie C. Crudup is and you praise Him, it is as if where he sang praises to Him he was at a concert. logical Seminary. A pastor for the pastor. God comes into your situation not just because God blessed When David took off his 23 years, Collier serves as a and marries your situation, be- Him, but his love for God kingly robe and put on the volunteer chaplain for various cause He loves the love song caused him to praise the char- ephod, he showed humility that law enforcement agencies in Priestley Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 177 He hears. “The Hebrew word acter of God. he was just a servant before the metro area and for the Mis- Virlillia Road, Canton, will host a community Thanksgiv- for love in this verse is racham David loved God so much almighty God like everybody sissippi Governor’s Mansion. which means to fondle (ca- that he didn’t care who knew else. That although he was He may be reached by calling ing dinner Thursday, Nov. 26, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. All ress, rub). Love, in this verse, it. Psalm 138:1 reads, “I will King and people bowed before 601.260.3016, 601.855.7898 participants are asked to register by Tuesday, Nov. 24. means to love with much ten- give you praise with all my him ye, he had to bow before or e-mail [email protected]. Transportation will also be provided. For more informa- tion call (601) 955-1132, (601) 354-5246 or (601) 859- The SHE Devotional gives inspiration 8449. Rev. Robert E. McCallum is the pastor. Special to The Mississippi Link key areas of self-care: their Spir- emotions. wisdom for a woman’s physi- the author, a 40-day prayer jour- and balance. 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www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 19 - 25, 2015 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11 Being at ease in Zion - Part 3 PRESERVED By Pastor Simeon R. Green III not paying attention to the law spiritually, to be comfortable as as human beings, but it’s much Living the Special to The Mississippi Link of God in following what they being spiritually lazy, or simply more than being a human being. Someone once were taught. careless in the way we live our We have an adversary, someone expressed the One of the realities is that it is spiritual lives, there’s a message who wants us to be at ease in diamond life thought of think- easy for us to lose sight of the for us in this verse that says, Zion. He’s working to under- ing what would true nature of salvation. God’s “Woe to them that are at ease in mine our spirituality and to in- By Shewanda Riley you are going through them Columnist happen if we put plan of salvation involves us Zion.” This should be a flashing fluence us with worldly things. that you remain a lump of coal? as much focus on seeing our guilt before God, re- red light for us letting us know He’s working to bring us down Last week, I In my own recent life’s tran- spiritual things as penting of our sins, God forgiv- that there’s danger ahead. to a place where we don’t have discussed the sitions, I’ve found that I re- we do on material things. That’s ing us and making us new crea- “Being at ease in Zion” dis- power with God. challenges of ceived the most support from an interesting point to consider. tures in Christ, our giving our pleases God. Some of the results This is something that is becoming a di- those who themselves had I know we have great responsi- allegiance and ourselves to him, for being at ease include the fol- easy to forget and to overlook. amond despite gone through the same process. bilities in our day-to-day lives, being filled with his Spirit, and lowing: We will tend to have Therefore, if we forget or over- having drama They encouraged me and chal- and I certainly feel those respon- being his servants. Think about leanness in our spiritual lives. look this reality, we can be sure in our lives. lenged me to look ahead to po- sibilities, but I realize that it’s those for a moment. It isn’t just When that happens, one of the that we have reached the danger This week, we’ll discuss how tential gains in my future rath- very easy to become indifferent about freedom from guilt, the first things we experience is a mark. to balance having the strength er than spend time on losses of to spiritual things. enjoyment of salvation, or the lack of power. We don’t have Rev. Simeon R. Green III is of a diamond without becom- the past. They did as Proverbs If I were really balancing them beautiful experience of being power with God that we could pastor of Joynes Road Church ing emotionally hard. 27:17 says: As iron sharpens on a scale and someone was right with our creator. have if we were closer to Him. of God, 31 Joynes Road, Hamp- One important key is to iron, so a man sharpens the looking at my life and judging It is a privilege to be a Chris- That closeness isn’t there. We’re ton VA 23669. He is married to keep strong people around countenance of a friend. what importance I was putting tian, but there’s much more to it not as protected. We’re more Velma L. Green. He honorably us. Pity party goers are easy I have one friend, in par- on spiritual things versus mate- than just benefits to us. There’s vulnerable to the attacks of our served in the U.S. Army for 20 to find when drama comes to ticular, who once told me that rial things – time spent, things beauty, there’s labor and there’s enemy. years. Rev. Green is a member our lives. It’s much more chal- since I was a “strong black that I did, the focus and energy activity. When we are servants It is a reality that we do have of the National Association of lenging to find people who will woman” that he knew I could that I was putting into those of Christ, we’re to do His work. an adversary. It is not that we’re Evangelism Church of God, An- gently and sometimes not so withstand the pressures that things – how would it look? There’s a calling, a message just human beings and we derson, Ind. He serves as chair- gently encourage you. Much I was experiencing. When I Would it be balanced at all? It is given to us that we’re to work have a tendency toward certain man of the Southeastern Associ- like the natural process, they started told him that I was hav- not an easy thing to achieve, to for him. We are to accomplish things, or we have weaknesses ation of The Church of God, Inc. will recognize that your life’s ing a hard day emotionally, he maintain the spiritual depth that God’s work in the Earth. Jesus pressures are turning you from took a moment and listened we need to avoid being at ease. Christ worked through God’s a lump of coal into a diamond. to me. He then replied that Do you know it is very com- spirit on this Earth and through In preparing to write this he wasn’t going to let me get fortable to be at ease? I person- people; however, he has ascend- column, I found out a few weak. At first I was hurt by his ally like to be at ease. If you’ve ed back into heaven. interesting things about dia- response but it didn’t take me worked hard all day, you want We’re not just servants to monds. They start as pure long to appreciate how he and to come home to be at ease. You Christ, but we’re servants to crystallized carbon and are the others instinctively knew that want to rest and relax. each other and to the church. hardest known substance. The strength was what I needed at Why is it that we’re so prone There’s a great deal that needs diamond making process takes the time to stay strong...and to “be at ease in Zion?” This isn’t to be done. 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12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 19 - 25, 2015 www.mississippilink.com Statue challenges legacy of Confederate monuments By Sean Yoes police officer around 4 p.m. walking away, giving the back They want the commission to to 1940,” said James Loewen a Special from the AFRO Oct. 30, according to communi- to them (Lee and Jackson),” widen the scope of the hearings sociologist, who recently testi- I spent part of the afternoon of ty organizer and activist Owen said Machioli a native of Uru- to include the statue of Chris- fied before the city’s Confeder- Nov. 2 in Druid Hill Park help- Silverman Andrews. guay. We are being suppressed topher Columbus in Druid Hill ate commission. ing load a 500 pound, 12 foot “He said, ‘Get away from the by violence. So, the best way Park. They also want the city “That’s when the United tall statue of a pregnant, bare statue,’ and he grabbed me by for me is to show disobedi- to allow artistic responses to States, white folks anyway, breasted woman of color into the arm and kind of dragged me ence, but at the same time doing these monuments without fear were most racist in their think- the back of a city-owned pick- off to the side and said, ‘if you something peaceful and positive of being fined or otherwise- in ing more than any other time. Pablo Machioli’s statue is a protest up truck. It was no easy task. step towards it again I’ll arrest and include the community,” he timidated by Baltimore police That’s when they (the statues) of Confederate monuments and But, despite her size, the stat- you,’” Andrews told the AFRO. added. or Baltimore City park rangers. are from. We need to understand what they represent. It was confis- ue was en route this week to its The statue was confiscated by After the massacre of the The group also demands more that about them and they then cated by Baltimore police and Balti- third destination in just a few Baltimore police and Baltimore Charleston Nine during a funding for artists, particularly also tell us complete lies about more park rangers. SEAN YOES/AFRO days and her future still seems City park rangers and transport- church bible study last summer artists of color and women art- the Civil War,” Loewen added. ing painted gold. “It (symbol- dubious. ed to Druid Hill Park. Andrews by a Confederate flag-embrac- ists. What he alludes to is an inscrip- izes) our hands, workers hands However, what is clear is how was subsequently given a cita- ing white supremacist, there has The Lee-Jackson monument tion on the Lee-Jackson statue suppressed hands,” he added. she arrived at an out of the way tion and the statue is currently been new scrutiny of Civil War in particular has sparked the ire that says they fought the war in “They can take it away, but they storage facility in Druid Hill at the Copycat building, an artist symbols across the country, in- of many because it was erected a “gentlemanly” way. But, ac- can’t destroy it,” Andrews said. Park, less than 24 hours after enclave on Guilford Avenue. cluding Baltimore. in 1948, almost 100 years after cording to Loewen, when Lee “Even if they destroy it physi- being erected on Oct. 29, in the Andrews is part of a group Baltimore Mayor Stephanie the civil war was fought, more went through Maryland, his cally they can’t destroy what Wyman Park Dell in front of that placed the statue crafted by Rawlings-Blake tasked a seven- an affirmation of segregation army enslaved every black per- happened...they’re only making the statue of Confederate icons artist Pablo Machioli in front member commission to analyze and institutional racism in Bal- son they saw, whether they had it stronger.” Robert E. Lee and Stonewall of the Lee-Jackson monument, four monuments on city prop- timore, as opposed to a com- been legally emancipated or not. Sean Yoes is a senior contrib- Jackson. in protest of what it stands for erty and hold a series of public memoration of the Civil War. For a long time the slaves utor of the AFRO and executive “It will be destroyed and you in the minds of many; oppres- hearings. In addition to the im- “The monuments are a creation back then, and now…our producer and host of “First will be arrested for disorderly sion, racism and white suprem- mediate removal of all Confed- of a period of American histo- hands are made of gold,” ex- Edition,” which airs Monday conduct,” was the unequivocal acy. “In this case this woman is erate monuments, the group has ry…that’s the nadir of race rela- plained Machioli, in reference through Friday, 5-7 pm on declaration of a Baltimore City protesting with the fist up and added new demands this week. tions, the sad period from 1890 to the hands of the statue be- WEAA, 88.9. ObamaCare improves health of black Americans

By Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. sition and controversy. But the • Last year, an estimated six in of new opportunities to expand System in our hometown of Ox- rent Open Enrollment period for NNPA Columnist growing health benefits to all 10 uninsured African Americans Medicaid coverage under the Af- ford, N.C. stated, “Because of the ACA, Nov. 1, 2015 to Jan. Black Ameri- Americans because of Obam- qualified for Medicaid, the Chil- fordable Care Act, 95 percent of the ACA, I now see many more 31, 2016, for more information cans continue aCare, and in particular for black dren’s Health Insurance Plan, or eligible uninsured African Amer- African American patients at a on how you can get affordable to face serious Americans, is undeniable. lower costs on monthly premi- icans might qualify for Medicaid, point where medical care can health insurance go to Health- disparities in During President Obama’s ums through the Health Insur- CHIP, or programs to help lower help them immeasurably. Hav- care.gov, or call 1-800-318- education, em- recent weekly address to the ance Marketplace. the cost of health insurance cov- ing health insurance coverage, 2596. ployment, and in nation, he detailed the quanti- • Many shoppers found cov- erage in the Marketplace. many for the first time, is an im- We agree with President economic devel- tative progress and qualitative erage for less than $50 a month Not having health insurance portant factor.” Obama’s assertion, “After all, opment. While over 45 million impact of the Affordable Care and nearly seven in 10 found will not only cause you to suffer We, therefore, will have to this country is at its best when black Americans have made Act. President Obama stated, coverage for less than $100. financial harm, but also the status make sure that our elected of- we look out for each other. And some type of progress during the “For decades, too many working • 7.8 million African Ameri- of your health will be put in in- ficials in the Congress of the together, we can help more past seven years of the Obama Americans went without the se- cans with private insurance now creased jeopardy and difficulty. United States are adequately Americans get the security that Administration, there is still curity of health insurance – and have access to preventive servic- Over a year ago, I asked various informed about the critical posi- they and their families deserve.” much more to be done to end the their financial well-being -suf es like mammograms or flu shots African American physicians tive difference that ObamaCare For black Americans, the secu- vast racial and socioeconomic fered because of it. We’ve begun with no co-pay or deductible about their professional opinions has made and it making to sus- rity of acquiring and maintain- differences between blacks and to change that. As the Affordable • More than 500,000 African about the impact of ObamaCare tain and improve the health of ing healthcare insurance is vital whites in the United States. Care Act has taken effect, we’ve American young adults between on the black community. Last black America. We should op- and a critical priority. Nothing is One challenge, however, covered 17.6 million Americans. the ages of 19 and 26 who would week, I asked again the same pose all those who want now to more important than our health. where there has been signifi- Since 2010, the uninsured rate have been uninsured now have physicians their opinions about repeal the Affordable Care Act. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. is cant improvement is the issue of has decreased by 45 percent. coverage under their parents’ what progress has been achieved The health of our families the President and CEO of the healthcare insurance coverage And for the first time, more than plan. during the past year. Every black and communities is at stake. National Newspaper Publishers for black Americans as a direct 90 percent of Americans are cov- • 2.3 million African Ameri- doctor reported to me that Obam- We cannot afford to let anyone Association and can be reached result of the Affordable Care ered.” cans (ages 18-64) gained health aCare has had a net-positive im- or anything take us backward. for national advertisement sales Act. More popularly known as The U.S. Department of Health insurance coverage, lowering the pact on helping to improve the Of all our current disparities, and partnership proposals at: ObamaCare, this federal legis- and Human Services posted the uninsured rate among African overall health status of the black our health has to be paramount. [email protected]; and for lative achievement by President following list of achievements of Americans by 6.8 percentage American community. We are making progress, but the lectures and other professional Barack H. Obama did not hap- the ACA with specific reference points. My sister, Dr. L. Francine negative winds of regression are consultations at: http://drben- pen without conservative oppo- to black America: • If all states took advantage Chavis of the Granville Health blowing strong. During the cur- jaminfchavisjr.wix.com/drbfc. What’s wrong with telling truth about blacks murdered by cops

By Julianne Malveaux “The Hateful Eight,” scheduled shudder at these extreme police included an essay that said he and object to violence must also calls for boycotts on a Tarantino NNPA Columnist for release in December. I’m not killings. Too many human beings, wanted to be a role model, was object to the police violence that film to punish him. Award-winning a huge Tarantino fan, but if the too many police officers, seem to killed in late October by a crimi- left Eric Garner dead. We must Where are the police officers film director police are going to boycott his think this behavior should not be nal who was fleeing him. His also criticize the grand jury that that will cross the thin blue line Quentin Taranti- film, I will see it at least twice (or decried. The police officers that death was a tragedy. His family, decided that his murderer, “Offi- to hold fellow officers account- no gets high props buy tickets for somebody) just to I know speak among themselves the community, and his fellow cer” Daniel Pantaleo, did nothing able? Why are so many silent in for stepping up to have his back. about rouge police officers and officers, mourn him. We who wrong. We must decry the folks the face of police brutality, mur- tell some truth What is wrong with the truth? their unacceptable behavior, but are human must mourn him. We who said that Garner was com- der, and injustice? about the many Tarantino didn’t say that every they don’t speak up. who depend on law enforcement plicit in his own death because he Julianne Malveaux is an au- murders of African Americans police officer is a murderer. He So, there are police officers officers to maintain order in our was overweight. thor and economist based in at the hands of misbehaving po- called out those who are and that choose to rape some of the communities must condemn the There is nothing wrong with Washington, D.C. Read her latest lice officers. How, after all, can said that he stood with those women they stop for traffic vio- culture of violence that led to his the truth. Tarantio spoke it. The book “Are We Better Off? Race, you justify the killing of a baby killed – the Eric Garners, Mi- lations. There are police officers death. And we who are human rabid Lynch opposes truth and Obama and Public Policy.” boy, Tamir Rice? Or the illegal chael Browns, Tamir Rices of that coerce delinquent young choking of Eric Garner? Mi- the world. Lynch and those who girls into prostitution. There are chael Brown stole some cigaril- share his opinion have so em- police officers that take the drugs los. Does that deserve the death braced the “thin blue line” that confiscated in drug busts for their penalty? We can call the roll and they refuse to decry unacceptable own use or to sell. There is si- then we can describe a murder. police behavior or even express lence from police unions regard- That’s all Tarantino did. remorse for the unnecessary kill- ing these actions. Here’s what Tarantino said ings of citizens. Police unions with integrity – “I’m a human being with a There is an attempt to justify would uplift good officers and conscience, and if you believe every killing, an attempt to say criticize bad ones. They’d as- there’s murder going on then it is all right to use a chokehold, sert, and then enforce, a code of you need to rise up and stand up deemed an illegal maneuver; to conduct. They’d say there is zero against it. I’m here to say I’m on massacre a soon to be married tolerance to illegal police behav- the side of the murdered.” Sean Bell; to turn 41 bullets on ior, and then they’d enforce it. Tarantino isn’t a “cop hater.” an unarmed Amadou Diallo (19 Unions are supposed to defend He is, as he said, a human be- of the bullets hit him), to sodom- their members, and that makes ing with a conscience. Too bad ize Abner Louima. In the Loui- sense. Even as they defend those we can’t say the same thing ma case, several “officers of the that are unjustly accused, they about Patrick Lynch (ironic last peace” were tried and convicted, must also be quite clear that they name), the president of the New but they are among the very few oppose illegal behavior. York City Patrolmen’s Benevo- who pay the price for their rouge Officer Randolph Holder, a lent Association, who called for activities. Guyana native, whose appli- a boycott for the Tarantino film Any human being ought to cation to the police academy

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ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CHURCH IN JACKSON A REZONING County, Mississippi, more particular described as follows: in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi, FROM R-lA (SINGLE-FAMILY) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AND C-2 (LIMIT- in Plat Book 4 at Page 76, reference to which map or plat is herein made in ED) COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO SUD (SPECIAL USE DISTRICT) WITH Parcels 723-82 & 723-82-1 aid of and as a part of this description. A USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR A COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATION TOWER FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 358 BRIARWOOD DRIVE A part of Lots 38 and 39 of Block “B” of Fern wood Subdivision, according to Parcels 723-80 (PARCELS 723-79- 3, 723-80, 723-82 AND 723-82-1), CASE NO.3908. map or plat of said subdivision on file and of record in the office of the Chan- cery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi, in Plat Book 4 at Page Lot Thirty-seven (37) of Block “B” of Fernwood Subdivision, a subdivision ac- WHEREAS, The Church in Jackson has filed a petition to rezone property lo- 76 thereof, said tract here conveyed being described as follows, to wit: cording to the map or plat of which is of record in the office of the Chancery cated at 358 Briarwood Drive (Parcels 723-79-3, 723-80, 723-82 and 723-82- Clerk of Hinds County, Mississippi, in the Plat Book 4 at Page 76, reference I), in the City of Jackson, First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, Commencing at the southeast corner of said Lot 38, run thence north along to which map or plat is hereby made in aid of this description. from R- IA (Single-Family) Residential District and C-2 (Limited) Commercial the east boundary line of Lot 38 a distance of 210’ to a point’ run thence west- District to SUD (Special Use District) with a Use Permit to allow for a com- erly and along a line parallel to and 210’ north of the south line of said Lot 38 is hereby rezoned and changed from R-IA (Single-Family) Residential mercial communication tower; and a distance of 100’ to a point in the west boundary line of said Lot 38; continue District and C-2 (Limited) Commercial District to SUD (Special Use District) thence westerly a distance of 5’, to a point; run thence north and along a with a Use Permit to allow for a commercial communication tower, however WHEREAS, the Jackson City Planning Board, after holding the required pub- line parallel to and 5’ west of the west line of said Lot 38 a distance of 225.6 that before a permit is issued for any structure to be erected or modified on lic hearing, has recommended approval to rezone the property from R-IA more or less to a point in the north line of Lot 39, which point is 5’ measured the property located at 358 Briarwood Drive, or for any use thereof, the ap- (Single-Family) Residential District and C-2 (Limited) Commercial District to westerly from the northeast comer of said Lot 39; from said point run thence plicant must meet the requirements established through the Site Plan Review SUD (Special Use District) with a Use Permit to allow for a commercial com- west and along the north line of said Lot 39 a distance of 95’ to a point which process. The Zoning Administrator is ordered to note such change on the munication tower; and is the northwest corner of said lot 39 and the northeast corner of Lot 40 of said Official Zoning Map to the City of Jackson, Mississippi. subdivision, run thence south and along the boundary line between said Lots WHEREAS, it appeared to the satisfaction of the City Council that notice of 39 and 40 a distance of 435.6’ more or less to a point which is the southwest SECTION 2. That the cost of publication of this Ordinance shall be borne by said petition had been published in The Mississippi Link on July 3, 2015 and corner of said Lot 39 and southeast corner of said Lot 40; run thence east and the petitioner. July 17, 2015 that a hearing would be held by the Jackson City Planning along the south boundary line of Lot 39 the distance of 100’ to a point which Board on July 22, 2015, and that notice had been given that the said petition is the southeast corner of said Lot 39 and the southwest corner of said Lot SECTION 3. That this Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after its would be tabled and heard by the Planning Board on August 26, 2015, all as 38; continue thence east along the south boundary line of Lot 38 the distance passage and after publication of same by the petitioner. provided for by ordinances of the City of Jackson and the laws of the State of 100’ to a point, which point is the POINT OF BEGINNING and which point of Mississippi, and that the Jackson City Planning Board had recommended is the southeast corner of said Lot 38 and the southwest corner of Lot 37 of President Priester recognized, James Hughes, Applicant, who addressed approval of the petitioned rezoning of the above described property to SUD said subdivision. the Council and argued in favor of a Rezoning from R-IA (Single-Family) (Special Use District) with a Use Permit to allow for a commercial communica- Residential District and C-2 (Limited) Commercial District to SUD (Special tion tower; and Also, Lot 40, Block “B”, Fernwood Subdivision, according to the map or plat Use District) with a Use Permit to allow for a commercial communication thereof on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds Coun- tower. WHEREAS, notice was duly and legally given to property owners and inter- ty, at Jackson, Mississippi in Plat Book 4 at page 76, reference to which is ested citizens that a meeting of the Council would be held at the City Hall at hereby made. There was no opposition from the public. 2:30 p.m., Monday, September 21, 2015 to consider said change, based upon the record of the case as developed before the City Planning Board; and Less, a parcel situated in Lots 39 and 40 of Block “B” of Fernwood Subdivi- Council Member Priester moved adoption; Council Member Stamps seconded. sion, according to a map or plat of said subdivision on file and of record in WHEREAS, the Council after having considered the matter, is of the opinion the office the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi, in Plat Yeas- Foote, Hendrix, Priester and Stamps. that such changes would be in keeping with sound land use practice and to Book 4 at page 76 thereof, reference to which is made in aid of and as a part Nays- None. the best interest of the City and that there has been a substantial change of this description and being described as follows: Absent- Barrett-Simon, Stokes and Tillman. in the land use character of the surrounding area that justifies rezoning the property and there is a public need for additional property in that area zoned Commence at the northwest comer of the said Lot 40, said northwest corner ATTEST: in accordance with the request in said application since any previous City being the POINT OF BEGINNING for the parcel herein described and run Kristi Moore Council action; and thence south for a distance of 254.79’ along the west line of the said Lot 40 City Clerk to the southwest corner of the parcel herein described; thence run east and WHEREAS, the Council, after having considered the matter, is of the opinion along a line parallel to the north line of the said Lots 39 and 40 for a distance I, Kristi Moore, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful custodian that the proposed use would not be detrimental to the continued use, value, or of 120.0’ to the southeast corner of the parcel herein described; thence run of records of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said City, development of properties in the vicinity; would not adversely affect vehicular north and along a line parallel to the west line of the said Lot 40 for a distance certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Ordinance passed by or pedestrian traffic in the vicinity; and would be able to be accommodated of 254.79’ to the northeast corner of the parcel herein described; thence the City Council at its regular zoning meeting on the 21st day of September, by existing or proposed public services and facilities including, but not limited run west along the north line of the said Lot 39 for a distance of 20.0’ to the 2015, and recorded in Minute Book “6H”, pages 691-693. to, water, sanitary sewer, streets, drainage, police and fire protection, and northwest corner of said Lot 39; thence run west along the north line of the schools; and said Lot 40 for a distance of 100.0’ to the POINT OF BEGINNING. WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this 9th day of October, 2015. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Parcels 723-79-3 JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: Kristi Moore Lots 33, 34, 35, and 36 of Fernwood Subdivision, a subdivision of the City of City Clerk That the property located in the City of Jackson, First Judicial District of Hinds Jackson, Mississippi, according to the map or plat thereof in file and of record 11/19/2015 11/26/2015 CLASSIFIED

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Advertisement for Bids REQUEST FOR BIDS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Bid 3022 - Bow Hunting Lease on Sixteenth Section Lands TO PROVIDE “SPECIFIC EXCESS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION” City of Jackson INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE CITY OF JACKSON Jackson, Mississippi Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bid will be received by the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Of- Written sealed bids from responsible firms to provide “Specific Excess Sealed, signed bids are invited and will be received by the City of Jackson, Missis- fice, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 A.M. (Local Workers’ Compensation” Insurance Coverage for the City of Jackson sippi, until 3:30 P.M. in the City Clerk’s Office of Jackson, the bid must be stamped Prevailing Time) December 03, 2015, at which time and place they will be in by 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, December 08, 2015, at which time said bids will be pub- (City) will be received in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Jack- publicly opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves the right licly opened at the City Hall located at 219 South President Street (City Council son, MS on the 1st Floor of the City Hall Building, 219 South President to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to withhold the accep- Chambers) in City Hall for the following: tance of any bid if approved for forty-five calendar days from the date bids are Street, Jackson, MS, until 3:30 p.m. (local time), January 26, 2015, at opened. Proposal forms and detailed specifications may be obtained free of this time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud and the contract charge by emailing [email protected], calling (601) 960-8799, awarded as soon as practical. Each bid packet must contain one (1) 21064-120815 Twenty-Four Month Supply of Precast Concrete or documents may be picked up at the above address. Bid proposal may be original and four (4) copies. Manhole Sections and Reinforced Concrete Pipe downloaded from our website at www.jackson.k12.ms.us. Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Of- 74507-120815 Twelve-Month Supply of Asphaltic Paving Materials 11/19/2015, 11/26/2015 fice of the of the City Clerk, City of Jackson, 1st Floor of the City Hall Building, 219 South President Street, Jackson, MS 39201. Each sealed BIDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT WWW.JACKSONMS.GOV. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS envelope containing a bid must be plainly marked on the outside of as “Bid to Provide Specific Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance Cov- The above must comply with the City’s specifications. Copies of proposal forms can be obtained from the Purchasing Division, 200 South President Street, Room LEGAL NOTICE erage”. No bid will be received or accepted after the above-specified 604, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Copies of bid specifications are REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS time. Any such bid may be deemed invalid and returned unopened to the bidder. filed with the City Clerk for public record in accordance with House Bill No 999, 1986 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature. CITY OF JACKSON Request for bid specifications may be obtained at no extra charge from The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in Public Notice is hereby given that Proposals will be received by the City Clerk of the Risk Management Division, 218 South President Street, 1st Floor, Purchasing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal busi- the City of Jackson, Mississippi, until 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 1, 2015. between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday after Novem- ness opportunities for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition The City of Jackson, Mississippi requests proposals from arts groups and ber 12, 2015. The contact person is as follows: to selection, each contractor, bidder or offer shall submit a completed and signed other community organizations for arts and community development projects Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan Application, with each bid submission, providing services to the citizens in the City of Jackson. Joycelyn Davis-Scott, Risk Management Administrative in accordance with the provisions set forth by authority of the City of Jackson’s Assistant EBO Ordinance. Failure to comply with the City’s EBO Ordinance shall disqualify Financial assistance is available to support art and community development Risk Management Division a contractor, bidder or offer, from being awarded an eligible contract. For more activities designed to increase awareness, understanding and appreciation 218 South President Street, 1st Floor information on the City’s EBO Program, please contact the Office of Economic of the arts and improve the quality of life among the citizens of Jackson. This Development at (601)960-1638. Copies of the EBO Ordinance, EBO Plan Ap- solicitation seeks proposals with an emphasis on educational activities and (601) 960-1039 plication and a copy of the EBO Program are available with the Office of Economic youth services. The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination Development at 218 South President Street, Second Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. Grant awards offered by the City of Jackson shall represent supplemental in public contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City also reserves funding in support of arts and community development projects. To be eli- full and equal business opportunity for all persons doing business with the right to waive any and all informalities in respect to any bid submitted. Bid gible for funding, proposing organizations must have verifiable cash match the City. As a precondition to selection, each bidder shall submit a com- awards will be made to the lowest and best bidder quoting the lowest net price contributions that equals to at least 50% of project costs. pleted and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan, with their in accordance with specifications. The award could be according to the lowest bid, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Jackson’s Equal cost per item; or to the lowest total cost for all items; or to accept all or part of any A Workshop on the Request for Proposals packet is scheduled for November Business Opportunity (EBO) ordinance. Failure to comply with the City’s proposal. Delivery time may be considered when evaluating the bid proposal. 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Municipal Art Gallery located at 839 North State EBO ordinance shall disqualify a bidder from being awarded an eligible In those cases where it is known prior to advertising that the City’s intention is to Street. Those interested in submitting proposals should attend this Work- contract. An Equal Business Opportunity Plan Application is attached award according to the lowest total cost for all items, or in some variation thereof, shop. to this Request for Bids. For more information on the City of Jackson’s statements to this affect will be included on the proposal form. Absence of such Equal Business Opportunity Program, please contact the Office of Eco- statement means the City will make that determination during the bid review. For the Request for Proposals packet, please contact Louis Armstrong or nomic Development, at (601) 960-1638. Copies of the ordinance, EBO Gloria Fields-Anderson at (601) 960-0383. All proposals must be sealed and Regina McClendon, Acting Supervisor plainly marked on the outside of the envelope: Proposal for General Funds Plan, applications and a copy of the program are available at 200 South Purchasing Division Arts Grants. Proposal packets will be opened on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 President Street, 2nd Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. (601) 960-1026 at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 219 South President Street. 11/12/2015, 11/19/2015 The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. 11/12/2015, 11/19/2015

CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

By: Adriane Dorsey-Kidd, Director DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Department of Human and Cultural Services BUREAU OF BUILDING, GROUNDS AND Professional: Crown Engineering, PLLC REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Address: 5269 Keele Street, Suite C 11/19/2015, 11/26/2015 JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Jackson, Mississippi 39206 Phone: 601-713-4346 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Email: [email protected]

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received at the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real A deposit of $100.00 is required. Bid preparation will be in accordance with Property Management, 501 North West Street, Suite 1401 B, Jackson, Mis- Instructions to Bidders bound in the project manual. The Bureau of Building, CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI sissippi, 39201, until 2:00:00 p.m. on Thursday, 12/10/2015 , for: Grounds and Real Property Management reserves the right to waive irregu- LEGAL PUBLICATIONS FOR 2016 larities and to reject any or all bids. NOTE: Telephones and desks will not be RE: GS# 101-303 Resurface Track available for bidders use at the bid site. Pursuant to Section 21-39-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, Alcorn State University notice is hereby given that the City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”), Glenn R. Kornbrek, Bureau Director seeks competitive bids for the City of Jackson’s annual contract for legal pub- at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Contract documents may Glenn R. Kornbrek AIA, Director lications. be obtained from: 11/12/2015, 11/19/2015

Sealed bids will be received in the Office of the City Cleik at City Hall in the ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS LEGAL City of Jackson, until 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2015, for the publica- tion of the City of Jackson’s proceedings, ordinances, resolutions, and other DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI notices required to be published. All submitted bids should be sealed and BUREAU OF BUILDING, GROUNDS AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN & CULTURAL SERVICES plainly marked “Bid for Legal Publications” on the outside of the envelope. REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI HOMELESS SERVICES SOLICITATION Each bidder is responsible for documenting its bid with the necessary attach- ments evidencing its qualifications and compliance with all relevant criteria ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS set forth in Section 13-3-31 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. Sealed bids will be received at the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real The City of Jackson, Mississippi is soliciting proposals for its Fiscal Year 2015- Each bid must be submitted on the bid form provided by the Office of the Property Management, 501 North West Street, Suite 1401 B, Jackson, Mis- 2016 for Homeless Services Programs. Organizations that provide homeless City Clerk. Bid forms may be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk. Each sissippi, 39201, until 2:00:00 p.m. on Thursday, 12/10/2015 , for: services to the homeless population in the City of Jackson are encouraged to bidder must quote a per word rate of a one hundred word advertisement to submit a proposal. the nearest one millionth of a dollar, e.g. 0.999999. The quoted per word rate RE: GS# 103-277 Library Envelope Repair (PH II) must be for a first, second and third publication. Bidders must also include a Jackson State University Limited financial assistance is available to support comprehensive wraparound flat rate for supplying a proof of publication. social services, housing and employment services to the homeless in the City of at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Contract documents Jackson. The proposed services must connect the homeless and those at risk of The determination of the low bidder will be based on a per word rate of a one may be obtained from: becoming homeless with appropriate services to assist them to access, stabilize hundred word advertisement, published three (3) times and a single proof of and/or retain permanent housing. The provision of direct services is required to publication. The successful bidder will be awarded a one-year contract for the Professional: Burris/Wagnon Architects, P.A. secure funding. term of January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. Address: 500L East Woodrow Wilson Avenue Jackson, Mississippi 39216 Grant awards offered by the City of Jackson shall provide supplemental funding in CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI support of homeless programs. To be eligible for funding, proposing organizations By: Kristi Moore, City Clerk Phone: 601-969-7543 must have verifiable cash match contributions that equal to 25% of project cost. 11/12/2015, 11/19/2015 Email: [email protected] Grant funds cannot be used in conjunction with City of Jackson CDBG or ESG funds.

LEGAL A deposit of $50.00 is required. Bid preparation will be in accordance with The detailed Request for Proposals (RFP) may be picked up at the Department Instructions to Bidders bound in the project manual. The Bureau of Building, of Human and Cultural Services located at 1000 Metro Center Drive, Suite 100, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE Grounds and Real Property Management reserves the right to waive irregu- Jackson, Mississippi, or you may request an electronic copy by contacting Gloria JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION larities and to reject any or all bids. NOTE: Telephones and desks will not Fields-Anderson at [email protected]. be available for bidders use at the bid site. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVA- A workshop on the application process will be conducted on November 23, 2015at TION COMMISSION (JHPC) WILL HOLD ITS MONTHLY MEETING OPEN Glenn R. Kornbrek, Bureau Director 10:00 A.M. at the Municipal Art Gallery located at 839 N. State Street. Those in- TO THE PUBLIC ON WEDNESDAY, DEC 9, 2015, AT 12:00 P.M. IN THE terested in submitting proposals are urged to attend the workshop. Proposals are ANDREW JACKSON CONFERENCE ROOM (RM. 105) OF THE WARREN Glenn R. Kornbrek AIA, Director due in the City Clerk’s Office by 3:30 p.m. on December 1, 2015. HOOD BUILDING, 200 SOUTH PRESIDENT STREET, JACKSON, MISSIS- SIPPI. 11/12/2015, 11/19/2015 11/19/2015, 11/26/2015

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1. CASE NO. 2015-21, REQUEST BY: ERIN GUYTON TO MODIFY THE EXTERIOR OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1621 PEACHTREE ST. IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT.

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1. CASE NO. 2015-25, REQUEST BY: WALT WOFFORD TO ADD A NEW ADDITION AND OTHER EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS TO PROPERTY LO- CATED AT 1331 ST. MARY ST. IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT.

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PASS 3.556 x 6 48 Web Dish Network Dish Network 2x6 2x6 16 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 19 - 25, 2015 www.mississippilink.com McNair to be inducted into Golden Eagles lead C-USA in Tennessee Sports Hall Of Fame total offense and total defense The Mississippi Link Newswire HATTIESBURG – The South- ern Miss football resurgence truly boils down to a total team effort. The squad, which rides a four- game winning streak heading into its final home game this weekend against Old Domin- ion (2:30 p.m. kick) at Carlisle- Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium, enjoys its successes Southern Miss plans to continue its winning streak this weekend. this year thanks to the improve- ment on both sides of the foot- Golden Eagles rank No. 31 in Jalen Richard (Alexandria, La.), ball, which shows the Golden the nation in total yards allowed. have partnered to create one of Eagles ranked first in Confer- Offensively, junior quarter- the most dynamic and elusive ence USA in both total offense back Nick Mullens (Hoover, backfields in the country. Smith and total defense. Ala.) makes the offense go, ranks No. 25 in all-purpose Only twice in C-USA history ranking national-ly in passing yards nationally at 134.2 yards has a school finished tops in both touchdowns (6th with 30), in per game, while Richard ranks categories, as Louisville did it in passing yards (9th with 3,276), No. 31 by tallying 130.1 yards 2004 and Marshall in 2014. in passing yards per game (10th per contest. Southern Miss leads the league at 327.6), in total offense (14th On defense, the Golden Eagles on the offense side of the ball by with 3,223) and in passing effi- rank No. 22 nationally in sacks at The Mississippi Link Newswire Derek Horne, Alcorn’s ath- (34). He is the Titans’ all-time producing at least 500 total yards ciency (15th at 159.9). 2.7 per game, as junior defensive A legendary Alcorn State letic director, showed his ap- leading passer. He was select- six times in 2015 - twice com- Mullens has numerous op- lineman Dylan Bradley (Macon, University alumnus will be rec- preciation to the Tennessee Hall ed to the NFL Pro Bowl three piling 600 or more yards which tions to connect with including Miss.) leads the way with 5.5, to ognized for his achievements of Fame for honoring McNair’s times and was the 2003 NFL includes a school-record 682 last two senior wide receivers, Mike go along with a team-best 10.5 on the football field. storied professional football ca- Co-Most Valuable Player. He week-end at Rice - to give them Thomas and Casey Martin. tackles for loss. The late Steve McNair will reer. was drafted third overall in the 525.1 yards per game this year, Thomas (Chicago), who has The team also claims the No. be among 10 athletes who will “We would like to thank the 1995 NFL Draft by the Houston which also ranks No. 11 nation- tallied six 100-yard receiving 23 sport nationally in passing be inducted into the Tennessee Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Oilers. ally. games this season, ranks No. yards allowed at 186.2 yards per Sports Hall of Fame at its 50th for honoring our beloved Al- McNair was a standout The defense, which ranks 11 in the nation in touchdown contest and No. 24 in red zone Anniversary Induction Banquet cornite,” said Horne. “Steve player for the Alcorn Braves third in the Football Bowl Sub- catches (nine), 16th in yards per defense. Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the made an everlasting impact and football team. While in col- division for improvement in game (95.9) and 23rd in receiv- The combination of explosive Omni Nashville. created unforgettable memories lege, he won the 1994 Walter both yards al-lowed (-104.5) and ing yards (863). offense and an attacking defense The Tennessee Sports Hall for fans in the states of Missis- Payton Award as the top player points allowed (-14.0) per game Martin leads the team in gives the Golden Eagles their of Fame, which held its first sippi and Tennessee. His love in NCAA Division I-AA, now from last season to this season, catches with 60, which is No. 3 most wins in four seasons with induction banquet in 1966, en- for the game was infectious and known as the Football Champi- limits opponents to 346.9 yards on the school’s single-season re- a chance to add to that number shrines successful teams and will always be remembered. onship Subdivision (FCS). He per game this fall including the ception list. with two remaining regular sea- individuals who display sports- We look forward to supporting also finished third in the Heis- last five contests of not allowing Running backs, sophomore Ito son games against ODU and manship, good character and the Tennessee Sports Hall of man Trophy voting. McNair set more than 300 total yards. The Smith (Semmes, Ala.) and senior Louisiana Tech. success, creating a legacy for Fame when they enshrine him.” career records for the FCS with others to follow. The Tennessee McNair, who had a stellar ca- 14,496 passing yards as well as Sports Hall of Fame Museum reer with the Tennessee Titans the division record for total of- is housed in the Bridgestone and Baltimore Ravens, led the fensive yards with 16, 283 ca- Arena in Nashville, Tenn. Titans to Super Bowl XXXIV reer yards. J-State Tigers beat USM Eagles 78-60 Jackson State Athletics Media HATTIESBURG – Javeres Brent came off the bench to score a game high 22 points to lead the Jackson State men’s basketball team to a 78-60 vic- tory over the Southern Miss Golden Eagles Tuesday night at Reed Green Coliseum. The Tigers used an aggres- sive defense and efficient of- fense to beat the home-standing Eagles. For the game JSU shot 52.6 percent from the field, 44 percent from three-point range and 70 percent from the free throw line. USM shot 40.8 per- cent from the field, 25 percent Chace Franklin plays defense for the Tigers. in threes and 64 percent from the line. The difference in the ing going 3-4 in threes. He also 6-0 lead and never trailed for game for the Tigers was scoring pulled down five rebounds and the remainder of the game. off the bench. The Tigers bench dished out four assists. Paris With the win JSU improves to scored 43 points and USM’s Collins came off the bench to a 1-1 record and Southern Miss bench scored 26 points. score 15 points on 5-9 shoot- falls to 0-2. The Tigers led 42- Three other Tigers followed ing from the field. He also had 26 at halftime. Brent’s double-digit scoring to- four rebounds and four assists. The Golden Eagles opened tal. Brent scored his 22 points Raeford Worsham rounded out the second half with a 5-0 run on an efficient 8-11 from the the double-digit scoring for the to cut JSU’s lead to 11 points, field and went 6-8 from three- Tigers with a 13 point, eight but would pull no closer. point range. Chace Franklin rebound and three assist effort. JSU returns to action Friday, followed with 17 points on 6-11 He went 6-10 from the floor. Nov. 20 when the Tigers travel shooting from the field, includ- JSU jumped out to an early to Waco, Texas to face Baylor.

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www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 19 - 25, 2015 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 17 Stevelyn Robinson: The little guy with the lion heart By Susan Christensen be back later,” he quipped. Mississippi Link Newswire By necessity, mother and son When he ran hurdles for have been almost inseparable. A Kilmichael’s Montgomery High former certified nursing assis- School, Stevelyn Robinson nev- tant, Sheila quit her job to care er took practice jumps at a track for Stevelyn and to ferry him to meet. his many therapy sessions. And He wanted to see the flabber- their time together has made gasted faces as his 5-foot frame both appreciative of the other’s flew over chest-high barriers sacrifice. and past taller opponents. “She’s my biggest supporter. “I was always the smallest and She motivates me and inspires nobody thought I could do any- me and is another reason I work thing,” said the award-winning, as hard as I do,” Stevelyn said. three-sport athlete from Winona. “To see him strive and his “Even my mom was scared for determination, there’s no way I me to play football.” could give up,” Sheila said. “If “Then I watched him take he can do it, I know I can, too.” down kids twice his size, and Both say the encouragement he proved he could hang with of MRC staff has been critical the big guys,” said Sheila Rob- to Stevelyn’s recovery. “They inson. “He doesn’t give up on really took us in,” Sheila said. anything.” “They treat us like family.” December will mark four “I think all of us want them years since Stevelyn suffered a to know they have our sup- paralyzing spinal cord injury, port,” Wardlaw said. “They’re and the little guy with the lion so humble and grateful, you feel heart is still unstoppable. like you can’t do enough for Today, he’s defying expec- them.” tations every time he pushes Wardlaw even got Stevelyn a walker down the hallway at tickets to a high school football Methodist Rehabilitation Cen- Stevelyn Robinson received $75,000 at the 2014 Charity Bowl, Ole Miss fraternity Sigma Nu’s annual fund-raiser for people with spinal cord injuries. game. And she’ll never forget ter. It’s something surgeons said the surprise he had in store for he’d never do after a log truck T- her. “His sister came to get me boned his school bus the morn- and said: Stevelyn has some- ing of Dec. 2, 2011. thing to show you,” Wardlaw An honor roll student and said. “When I got to his seat, I natural leader, the then high watched him scoot to the end, school senior tried to protect his grab a post and stand up.” 12-year-old sister Jazalyn dur- Such a feat would ordinarily ing the crash. He wound up un- have required leg braces. But der a pile of kids and broke four there’s nothing ordinary about vertebrae in his neck. Stevelyn’s stubborn bid to walk “They told me I was paralyzed again. “I don’t think he sees from the neck down, and it made himself as limited,” Wardlaw me sad,” he said. “But some- said. thing told me not to give up.” “To me, he’s an example of Stevelyn arrived at MRC Robinson works with occupational thera- Robinson works on his walking ability a true champion,” said Oyarce. ready to embrace therapy that he pist Julie Walker at Quest, MRC’s com- with the help of Methodist Rehab physi- Robinson has gotten back into sports by playing quad “I feel honored to be part of his knew would be as tough as two- prehensive outpatient program. cal therapist Patricia Oyarce. rugby. Photos by Methodist Rehabilitation Center rehab team.” a-day football practices. Despite years of therapy, the “I was told the therapists tive effort,” said Merry Claire “It’s a wonderful way to take Harris to improve his grasp. And “Even on bad days, when he 21-year-old still attacks work- would push him and work him Wardlaw, a physical therapist what Stevelyn has and move she created a custom splint for didn’t feel well and his body outs like someone who has spent hard to get him where he wanted who treated Stevelyn during his a step forward,” said Dr. Sam Stevelyn that helps him hold a didn’t do what he wanted it to a lifetime proving his worth. to be,” Sheila said. “And they year-long stint at Methodist Out- Grissom, director of MRC’s pen and write now that he’s tak- do, he would work so hard,” And he has even found a new have worked wonders with my patient Neurological Rehabilita- spinal cord injury program and ing classes at Holmes Commu- said occupational therapist Su- outlet for his competitive spirit son.” tion in Flowood. “We used every Stevelyn’s physician. “He has nity College in Grenada. zanne Colbert. “He was always via Methodist Rehab’s adaptive Within a few weeks, Stevelyn tool we could think of.” made a tremendous amount of Eager to get back on his willing to find a way to get sports program. was making amazing progress. The list includes everything progress. It’s really something feet, Stevelyn spent much of something done.” Program Director Ginny “I came in one Monday and from the hospital’s body weight- to be thankful for.” his therapy time doing hall- “Whatever they want me to Boydston persuaded Stevelyn Stevelyn said: ‘Look what I can supporting treadmill and Func- Stevelyn also attended MRC’s way laps with Quest physical try, I’ll try it,” he said. to try quad rugby, and he’s now do,’” said physical therapist Ann tional Electrical Stimulation outpatient Quest program, therapist Patricia Oyarce. And There was definitely no arm- smitten with the wheelchair Howard. “He lifted one leg and bikes to the adaptive computer which helps spinal and brain in- once a week, he still comes to twisting involved when it came sport known as Murder Ball. our therapy changed.” and wheelchair devices avail- jury patients make a successful the hospital to practice walking time to consult with occupation- “Whoo, it’s intense,” he said. The movement meant Stev- able via MRC’s assistive tech- return to work, school or com- on MRC’s weight-supporting al therapist Ashlee Ricotta. She “It’s like football and you get elyn was an “incomplete” quad- nology program. munity life. Determined to go treadmill system. administers MRC’s Driving Re- to hit people. I loved doing the riplegic and could potentially Lately, Stevelyn has been to college full-time, Stevelyn “I think of him as an athlete, habilitation Program, and Stev- drills. I haven’t had a workout recover muscle function below walking with the aid of the Bio- pushed hard to reclaim as much and I work with him with that elyn couldn’t wait to receive the like that since high school.” his injury site. So inpatient and ness L300 Plus. The wearable independence as possible. in mind,” Oyarce said. “He has equipment and training to get For more information on outpatient staff began brain- devices use electrical stimula- Since lack of hand dexterity worked really hard to build en- back on the road. Methodist Rehab’s spinal cord storming ways to build on his tion to activate weakened nerves often plagues people with quad- durance.” “He smiled the whole time,” injury program, call (601) 364- returning abilities. and muscles in the upper and riplegia, he worked with Quest Indeed, Stevenlyn’s therapists Ricotta said. 3498 or visit www.methodiston- “It was definitely a collabora- lower legs. occupational therapist Allison say he never wants to stop. “I can finally tell my mom I’ll line.org.

IN MEMORIAM Life and legacy of Nausead Lyvelle Stewart, Esq. Aug. 15, 1931 - Nov. 10, 2015 Surrounded by her brother and and Jim Lewis with civil rights worked on other successful em- sead handled the firm’s appel- nizations and received awards nieces, Nausead Lyvelle Stew- litigation. ployment class actions against late work and motion practice for her work with those organi- art died at Regency Hospital in A year later, when LCDC large employers in our state. A and was a mentor for James E. zations. Jackson Nov. 10. Stewart was closed its Mississippi Office, Westlaw or Lexis search will re- Graves Jr. and Regina Quinn She was a member of Al- born Aug. 15, 1931 in Starkville Nausead was hired to work veal some of the great work that who also worked there during pha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to Tommy James Stewart and across the street at Anderson, she did during this era and con- her tenure. which she joined while at Tou- Rosa Rogers Stewart. Banks, Nichols and Leventhal tinuing in to the 1980s. In 1982, Nausead offered her galoo College. Upon graduation from Ok- (Reuben Anderson, Fred Banks, In 1975, Nausead became a services to the citizens of Hinds Nausead was preceded in tibbeha County Training High John Nichols and Melvyn partner and the firm name was County for the County Court death by her parents. She is sur- School, she chose to attend Tou- Leventhal) to assist with the changed to Anderson, Banks, Judge position thus becoming vived by her sister, Doris Ander- galoo College where she gradu- NAACP Legal Defense Fund Nichols and Stewart. the first African American fe- son; brother, Thomas J. Stewart ated with honors in history and civil rights litigation. That work Three years later, Nausead male judicial candidate. Jr.; and nieces, nephews and home economics. Afterwards, consisted primarily of dealing left the firm to assume the po- After practicing law with the cousins. she taught high school his- with the post desegregation dis- sition as head of the Jackson Walker and Walker firm for A private interment will be tory for 13 years in West Point, criminatory practices in teacher Office for the Lawyers Com- three or four years, Nausead as- held in Starkville, Miss. at a Miss., while acquiring her mas- and administrator hiring and re- mittee for Civil Rights Under sumed a position with Minact later date. ter’s degree from Atlanta Uni- tention. Law, thus completing the circle Inc. where she engaged in grant Memorial donations may be versity. Stewart Nausead played a primary of having been a lawyer for the writing and compliance until made to Tougaloo College in Nausead entered the Univer- role in assuring, through litigat- three foremost civil rights legal her retirement. Tougaloo, Miss., Rust College sity of MS School Of Law in Nausead contributed im- ing several cases, that the “Uni- offices in the 1960s and 70s, the On July 18, 2000 and during (for her mother, Mrs. Rosa Rog- 1967 and graduated with honors mensely to the legal profession form Singleton Decree” which Lawyers Committee, NAACP her retirement, Nausead served ers Stewart) in Holly Springs, in May, 1970, where she was the and the pursuit of equal justice provided for the utilization of LDF, and LCDC. as a Jackson Civil Service Com- Miss., or to Legacy Education first African-American law stu- for all. objective non-racial standards In the 1980s, the Lawyers missioner after having been ap- and Community Empowerment dent to serve on the law journal. Upon graduation, she, along in determining which education Committee closed its Jackson pointed by Jackson Mayor Har- Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 88, In law school, she roomed with with her classmate Geraldine professionals would be retained Office, whereupon, Nausead vey Johnson and served until Forest, MS 39074. Constance Slaughter Harvey, Harrington Carnes, was hired by should desegregation result in a joined the Walker and Walker May 2, 2006. Condolences may be sent to who finished the law school a the Lawyers Constitutional De- loss of positions due to duplica- firm in Jackson, headed by John Nausead took great pride in Thomas J. Stewart, 10436 South semester earlier, as the first Afri- fense Committee to assist, the tion. L. Walker and William Walker community services on numer- Emerald Avenue, Chicago, IL can American female graduate. then director, Armand Derfner Additionally, Nausead Jr. While working there, Nau- ous boards of community orga- 60678-2302. 18 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 19 - 25, 2015 www.mississippilink.com BOOK REVIEW: “WAKE UP HAPPY” BYMICHAEL STRAHAN WITH VERONICA CHAMBERS $26.99 • 172 PAGES Sudoku The challenge is to fill every row across, every column down, and every 3x3 box with the digits 1 through 9. Each 1 through 9 digit must appear only once in each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box.

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www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 19 - 25, 2015 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 19 Lost album “Diana Ross Sings Songs From The Wiz” to be released Nov. 27 By Michael P. Coleman day. Ross gives “Wonder Wonder eurweb.com Why” her all, and the results are Right after Diana Ross, Mi- Grammy-worthy. chael Jackson, Richard Pryor and According to longtime Ross other legends finished filming the biographer J. Randy Taraborrelli, theatrical version of the Broad- no one should be surprised to hear way phenomenon The Wiz, re- Ross give everything she had on leased in 1978, Motown Records “Diana Ross Sings Songs From sent Ross back to the studio to re- The Wiz.” cord an album of all of the musi- “The first time I heard these cal’s songs – including those sung recordings,” Taraborrelli remi- by her cast mates. nisced, “I was blown away by The album was to have been them because they sounded like called “Diana Ross Sings Songs completely unrestricted Diana From The Wiz,” and was sched- Ross performances. She didn’t uled for release in early 1979 Ted Ross, Diana Ross, Nipsey Russell and Michael Jackson in 1978’s “The Wiz.” Diana Ross and Sidney Lumet have to adhere to the parameters as a companion piece to the of her character in the movie or movie’s Quincy Jones-produced dusted off and remastered Ross’ told me he was surprised to hear ity that you’d never know it by featuring a gospel-inspired trio of the Quincy Jones productions soundtrack album. original 1978 recordings. “Diana that the songs he produced for listening to the album. The legend accompaniment as the singer de- on the soundtrack, or to any pa- The film itself was mired in Ross Sings Songs From The Wiz” Ross almost 40 years ago are fi- delivers bravura performances of livers a stunning vocal. rameters. That’s what fans are go- controversy before filming began, will be released, for the first time, nally being released. many of the songs that were more The album’s version of “Is This ing to love about this album: it’s with critics savaging Motown for on Nov. 27. “I remember doing the tracks restrained on the soundtrack, like What Feeling Gets?” features a a full-on, unrestricted, unfettered casting a 33-year-old Ross as the This album is one of the most for her,” Holdridge recalled by “Is This What Feeling Gets?” and stripped down, exposed and vul- Diana Ross performance that’s The Wiz’ 24-year-old Dorothy. dynamic of Ross’ 50 plus year phone. “As was so common at “Can I Go On?,” while lending nerable Ross with a solo piano never been heard by the general The movie was generally career. The new release includes that time, we did rhythm tracks her legendary voice for the first accompaniment, and hearing the public.” panned upon its release, and it un- a beautiful booklet with never- first and then she came in and time to songs like “He’s The Wiz- recording for the first time gave Speaking of Quincy Jones, he der-performed at the box office. before-published photos of Ross, put her voice down. I had pleas- ard” and “Don’t Nobody Bring me chills. Similarly, Ross’ alter- would agree with Taraborrelli Motown subsequently cancelled and a new essay written by the ant conversations with her, and Me No Bad News.” nate take on The Wiz’s showstop- about Ross’ performance of the the release of the companion Ross reissue’s producers Andrew Sku- she was a joy to work with. But On some of the album’s songs, per, “Home,” is nothing less than songs from The Wiz. At the time album. row, George Solomon, and Harry there was some craziness going like the Trio Medley including breathtaking. of the movie’s release he wrote With the passage of time, annu- Weinger. on between her and the record “You Can’t Win,” “Slide Some The “lost” album also includes of Ross’ work on the soundtrack. al holiday showings on BET and The original album was pro- company, she wasn’t happy about Oil To Me,” and “I’m A Mean a bonus track of sorts: the previ- “She was singing a minor third other networks, and the deaths of duced by Ross herself, veteran a lot of things, and she was in a Ol’ Lion,” Ross almost inhabits ously-unheard “Wonder Wonder higher than she’s ever sung in most of the principal cast (includ- Motown executive Suzanne de terrible mood when we recorded the characters of the Scarecrow, Why,” which was written for the her life. Diana Ross is the hard- ing Michael Jackson in 2009), the Passe, and Grammy and Emmy those songs.” the Tin Man, and the Cowardly original Broadway production est working performer I’ve ever theatrical version of The Wiz is Award-winning producer and ar- If the Academy Award-nom- Lion, respectively. In other cases, but cut from the show before its worked with and just as beauti- viewed differently today. As NBC ranger Lee Holdridge, who had inated Ross was in a snit when like “Be A Lion” and “Believe In opening night in 1975. It’s long ful a person. I really think that… readies a December 3 live broad- written the arrangement for her she recorded the songs for “Diana Yourself,” Ross outdoes her own been rumored that Ross recorded Diana’s moving reading of the cast of a new production of the #1 smash “Do You Know Where Ross Sings Songs From The Wiz,” impressive work on the original the song for The Wiz, but until songs…[supplies] the moments musical, Motown Universal has You’re Going To?” Holdridge it’s a testament to her acting abil- soundtrack, with the former song now it’s never seen the light of we needed for the film.” Walker, Hawkins reflect on heroic ‘Chicago’ characters

By Ny MaGee Fire”) and LaRoyce Hawkins are good moments and there are including Boden’s own “Fire” ly other aspects of that.” eurweb.com (Chicago P.D.), about their he- bad moments, and both make us crew, find him “intimidating” or Harvey, Ill. native Hawkins NBC hosted a Chicago Press roic characters on Wolf’s edge- who we are because a character “too hard,” Walker said that hard gushed about Wolf and his team Day Celebration of its hit Dick of-your seat dramas. is slowly unveiling each layer as exterior is par for the course. allowing him to incorporate his Wolf-created crossover dramas, Walker described his “Fire” you get to know him. I’m enjoy- “He’s got a lot of responsibil- own background into his charac- “Chicago Fire,” and “Chicago crew as a “real family,” and was ing the discovery of that just the ity. He’s got a whole firehouse ter on “Chicago P.D.” P.D.” and new medical series asked what has been the most re- same as you are watching him. of people whose lives are in his “It’s the small things that “Chicago Med.” warding to explore, in terms of I’m hoping that, as each layer hands. He makes a wrong deci- make a difference, like having The Electronic Urban Report/ his character’s growth over the comes off, the light and the dark sion, they all die,” Walker said. a Thornton Wildcats coffee mug EUR‘s Ny Magee was on hand past four seasons: side of Boden comes through, “That’s a great ideal of weight on Atwater’s desk. Things like Eamonn Walker was on hand for to chop it up with the cast and “I don’t know if that’s a fair but his humanity comes through one has to work with. There that (help) me bring an organic Chicago Press Day Celebration of crew of all three shows, includ- question because so many differ- most of all.” aren’t jokes with that. That’s element to this world,” Hawkins “Chicago Fire.” ing Eamonn Walker (“Chicago ent things happen in life.There While many fans of the show, who he is but there are obvious- said. LaBelle’s sweet potato pie in high demand eurweb.com As the Electronic Urban Report/EUR reported last the weekend, Patti LaBelle’s sweet potato pies have taken the nation by storm with Walmart custom- ers around the country keeping the stores’ shelves empty in their quest to get their hands on the desert. TheGrio notes the high de- mand stems from a video posted by Los Angeles-based singer LaBelle Chanel James Wright Chanel that fea- tures him tasting the pie and pies as he revealed to The Grio, added. bestowing praise on the desert that the pies, which are adver- Like Johnson, Kategia Binion while singing LaBelle’s classic tised as being made with Cali- and Dorothy Rasdell bought six hits “If Only You Knew,” “You fornia grown sweet potatoes, pies. The ladies referenced Cha- Are My Friend” and “On My butter and spice sold out within nel’s video as the cause of their Own.” three hours it got 194 pies in on desire to get the pies and admit “I turned into Patti,” Chanel Saturday morning after being that if it wasn’t for the clip, they said in the video in between sold out on Friday. would’ve missed out on the taking bites of the pie. “You’ll “People have been coming in treat. turn into Patti after eating this… all day asking about the pies,” “The video made me want to You’ll feel like Patti LaBelle Yeakey told the site, adding a taste the pie,” said Binion said, after eating this. Go to Walmart church group called about buy- adding she enjoyed Chanel’s and buy the Patti LaBelle pie.” ing 300 pies. “We’re going to singing of LaBelle’s songs. “He Since it surfaced on Nov. order as many as we can.” hit those notes.” 12, the three-minute clip has For Khaliah Johnson, it was For those wondering about gone viral with Walmart stores Chanel’s video that motivated what LaBelle thinks of Chanel’s throughout the country selling her to give Patties pies a try. viral video, rest easy. Turns out, out the pies. As of Sunday after- The 32-year-old Montclair, N.J., the music icon called Chanel to noon, the video has been viewed ended up getting to Walmart ear- chat with him and voiced her ap- more than seven million times ly Saturday morning and made preciation on Twitter. on Facebook and more than out with six pies that day, after “I LOVE THIS!!!” LaBelle 700,000 times on YouTube. an extensive search. tweeted in response to an Elle The fallout from the video in- “I saw people post the video Magazine tweet about the viral cludes the $3.48 pies being sold on Facebook so I wanted to video. out at Walmart locations in Los taste (the pie),” she said. “It was “When you get a personal Angeles, Miami and Philadel- funny. The best part of the video phone call from Patti LaBelle phia (LaBelle’s hometown). was when he was singing.” (sic). Oh I’m gonna have a great Douglas Yeakey, a North “I didn’t know it was go- day,” Chanel wrote on Facebook Bergen, N.J. Walmart manager, ing to be sold out everywhere. on Friday about his chat with the testified to the popularity of the I searched high and low,” she entertainer. 20 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 19 - 25, 2015 www.mississippilink.com

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