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To report abuse call the national hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE(7233), or call the state hotline at 1.800.898.3234 October is Hinds County Board of Supervisors Domestic Violence vote 3-to-2 against Hinds County jail Awareness Month Domestic violence removal from Sheriff Tyrone Lewis plays significant role in Lewis calls grand jury report a “political move” By Ayesha K. Mustafaa were not enough officers to secure health of Mississippians Editor the jail, and that officers on duty A grand jury made public its re- were frightened of the inmates.” port on October 2, 2014, after its Regarding the physical facilities, The Mississippi Link Newswire personal inspection of the Hinds the grand jurors found the jail facil- In 2013, over 2,000 wom- County jail, setting off a barrage of ity lacking in the following ways: en and their children sought activities primarily calling for the “Control room needs updated cam- emergency shelter from one placement of the jail under private eras and colored monitors; elevator of Mississippi’s 14 domestic or special supervision. breaks down and has an odor; the violence shelters. Among the concerns expressed interview room has visible mold on Additionally, the shelters by the grand jury were “after ef- the air vent and ceiling; building not received over 45,000 crisis fects of an arson, a prisoner expos- well ventilated; water visible on the calls from Mississippians ing himself, and a prisoner in pos- floor; tissue in door frames to pre- needing help or services. session of a cell phone (a felony).” vent doors from locking in inmate During the same time peri- Although in the grand jury re- area; several windows cracked or od, police and sheriff depart- During the 2014 legis- port, some jail staff told the jurors with gapping holes.” ments responded to 10,400 lative session, the Office on their inspection that “occurrenc- The grand jury said that “after domestic violence related Against Interpersonal Vio- es like these were beneath the sher- hearing from the sheriff and his calls statewide, with more iff’s notice,” the grand jury issued team, we are of the opinion that than 600 of the victims under FILE PHOTO: Sheriff Tyrone Lewis (L), Hinds County Sheriff Domestic Violence subpoenas for county and jail staff Sheriff Lewis is incompetent to spokesman Othor Cain and Hinds County Deputy Chris Picou the age of 18. Continued on page 6 to “appear before them and explain oversee the jail or keep pretrial the situation at the jail,” in addition detainees or state inmates in a safe Their recommendation was that to their inspection. manner or to keep the public safe “Hinds County circuit judge or Lewis The grand jury cited that “there from the inmates.” chancellor remove the jail from Continued on page 3 Police Chief Lee Vance kicks off ‘National Bully Getting to know Travis Prevention Month’ at Casey Elementary Childers, Democratic candidate The Mississippi Link Newswire for the U.S. Senate - Part I Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance spoke to fourth and By Ayesha K. Mustafaa fifth grade students at Casey Editor Elementary Wednesday, Oc- tober 1, about Bullying and It is less than a month left the long term affects that it before the November 4, 2014 can have on the bullies and election for the U.S. Senate. their victims. While the media has been Vance vividly described filled with the contested Re- what a bully actually is and publican primary election outlined specific consequenc- between incumbent Senator es and repercussions of bully- Thad Cochran and Tea Party ing. challenger Chris McDaniel, “A bully is a coward, a little attention has been giv- coward is a bully. They are Vance en to the Democratic candi- one in the same,” explained date from Mississippi for the Vance. church…anybody! Seek same seat. The police chief gave a per- help,” Vance pleaded. He The following meeting and sonal account of bullying that also made a plea to the bul- interview with Democratic he experienced as a student. lies themselves to seek help. candidate Travis Childers He also touched on the fact National Bullying Preven- was conducted Thursday, that some victims of bullying tion Month is a campaign in October 2, 2014, and facili- Childers visits Thompson Building at Tougaloo College with Mississippi Link publisher Jackie had resorted to such measures the United States founded in tated by the Mass Communi- Hampton (L), students Diamond Williams, Xavier Smith and Milton Booker. PHOTO BY AYESHA K. MUSTAFAA as suicide, and that bullies 2006 by the Parent Advoca- cations Department of Tou- usually turn out to be crimi- cy Coalition for Educational galoo College with students nals if their behavior is not Rights’ (PACER) National assisting in asking questions TRAVIS CHILDERS: repairman, painting cars and are separated by education or corrected before they reach Center for Bullying Preven- and recording the interview. I still live in the very town fixing fenders. My mother a lack thereof. adulthood. tion. To get to know Childers, I was born in, a little town worked in a factory all her I don’t think we are sepa- “These individuals usually The campaign is held dur- he was asked to introduce called Booneville in Prentiss life. Neither of my parents rated by how much money end up in jail,” said Vance. ing the month of October himself to the students as he County of 25,000 people just ever went to college. As a is in the bank. I don’t think Vance ended his presenta- and unites communities na- would like for them to know north of Tupelo. I was born matter of fact, I was the first we are separated by how tion by answering questions tionwide to educate and raise him. Following his personal into a blue collar working person in my family to re- big the house is you live in from the students and encour- awareness of bullying pre- introduction, Childers re- family and wear every bit of ceive a college degree. or how fancy your car is or aging them to speak out if vention. Traditionally held sponded to questions posed this as a badge of honor. I did so because I always how many cars are sitting in they were being bullied. the first week in October, the to him from the students. I have lived my life as felt like there was a better your driveway. I think we are “Talk to your parents, prin- This is Part I of a two-part working folks. So what you life. I am a staunch supporter series. see is what you get. My fa- of public education. I often cipal, teachers, and family Bully Prevention SENATE CANDIDATE ther was an automobile body tell people that I believe we Childers for Senate members, someone at your Continued on page 6 Continued on page 4

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ad v e r t o r i a l U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper speaker for City School Choice equals of Jackson’s Disability Awareness Day eurweb.com U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper of tor for the City of Jackson. Mississippi will headline the Numerous vendors will Parental Choice annual Disability Awareness be on site to assist individu- By Ann Duplessis Day event hosted by the City als, including state and local Louisana Federation for Children that God gave me, I needed to scholarship program, which of Jackson Department of agencies, financial institu- W h i l e bless other folks and use my makes available vouchers Human and Cultural Services tions and a variety of organi- every par- position and influence to help for students to attend a pri- Wednesday, October 22, from zations. ent wants to these families. vate school of their family’s 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Me- Harper is serving his third provide the As a community, it’s criti- choice, coupled with the other trocenter Mall. term after first being elected best educa- cal that we acknowledge that school choice options puts “In addition to educating to the U.S. Congress in 2008. tion for their not every school can meet the families in the driver’s seat of the public about disabilities, While in Congress, he’s children, not needs of each and every stu- their children’s education. Disability Awareness Day worked to streamline federal every parent dent. A school that is a perfect While there are many rea- also provides individuals programs and services geared Harper has access to a quality school. fit for one student could be a sons and factors that go into a living with disability an op- toward youth with disabili- In a perfect world every fam- very poor match for another. parent’s educational decision portunity to learn about the ties. ty Plan, the United Way of the ily would live in a neighbor- Each student learns differ- - safety, academics, religious various resources available to Harper will speak at 10 a.m. Capital Area and BankPlus. hood with an excellent public ently, has different needs, or moral teachings, etc., the them in the community,” said The event is sponsored by For more information, please school or be able to afford to thrives best in different envi- important thing is that parents Sam Gleese, ADA coordina- United Healthcare Communi- call Gleese at 601-960-1863. send their children to the pri- ronments, and each family has not be limited in the choices vate school of their choosing different values for their chil- which they are able to make so that meets their needs. Un- dren’s education. as not to limit the level of suc- fortunately, we don’t live in a In our communities we have cess their children can meet. perfect world and many par- many excellent schools of The Louisiana Federation ents, based on their zip code all types. We also have many for Children, a project of alone, must send their chil- programs and options in place the American Federation for dren to failing and underper- that parents of all backgrounds Children and the Alliance for forming schools. can access. I am proud to have School Choice, is dedicated to In 2004, while serving as authored and supported school promoting educational choice member of the Louisiana choice legislation, including by protecting, growing and State Senate in New Orleans, Student Scholarships for Edu- expanding scholarship pro- my constituents were calling cational Excellence program grams for low and middle- and visiting my Senate office in New Orleans in 2008, the income children. begging me to do something precursor of the Louisiana Ann Duplessis is a former to help their children. The Scholarship Program. state legislator where she public school system was in While charter schools and served on the Senate Educa- turmoil. Many of the schools traditional, direct-run schools tion Committee and fought were failing academically and are the ones most often dis- successfully to expand educa- parents considered them un- cussed, the Louisiana Schol- tional options for Louisiana’s safe. arship Program provides children by authoring and During this time I would go parents an even greater land- supporting numerous pieces home and see my beautiful scape of options. Such a pro- of school choice legislation. daughters, who attended pri- gram provides an educational She currently serves as chair- vate schools and didn’t have choice for a parent that they man of the Louisiana State the same worries. At that mo- might not otherwise be able University Board of Supervi- ment I realized how blessed to make, providing the oppor- sors. Duplessis resides in New Congratulations Jackson Advocate and Publisher Alice Tisdale for 77 years of continuous we were. If I wanted to con- tunity for a brighter future for Orleans and remains active in publication. Hinds County Board of Supervisor Kenneth I. Stokes presents the proclamation. tinue to have the blessings their children. The Louisiana numerous civic activities. PHOTO BY AYESHA K. MUSTAFAA LOCAL

www.mississippilink.com October 9 - 15, 2014 THE mississippi link • 3 National Night Out at Jackson Medical Mall A “Going Away Party” for crime

The Mississippi Link Newswire strengthen communities by encouraging as well as free food and fellowship. It was a going away party for crime and neighborhoods to engage in stronger re- The accomplishment was to help the entire city was invited to the Jackson lationships with each other and with their stomp out crime in the Jackson Medical Medical Mall Foundation (JMMF) and local law enforcement partners. Mall District while getting tips on how its Community Advisory Board (C.A.B.) The goal was to heighten crime preven- to keep families safe. hosting the of the 2014 National Night Out tion awareness, build support and partici- The event was free and open to the Celebration. pation in local anti-crime programs, and public. There was lots of food, games, entertain- most importantly, send a message that For more information on this and ment, good old fun and a good time Tues- neighborhoods are organized and fighting other events schedule by and for the day, October 7, 2014 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 back. Jackson Medical Mall communities, p.m. in the east parking lot of the Jackson This year’s celebration featured a spe- call Shante Black at the Jackson Medi- Medical Mall on Woodrow Wilson Blvd. cial performance by Star Fire Diamond cal Mall Foundation, 601.982.8467 or Steve Renfroe, chief of security at the Jackson Medical Mall, Mayor Tony Yarber and National Night Out was designed to Dolls, face-painting and various vendors, email [email protected]. JMMF CEO Primus Wheeler Jr. PHOTOS BY JAY JOHNSON

Lewis Continued from page 1 the sheriff’s control and remove He also cited overcrowding in the to Colorado was paid for by the Na- any power Sheriff Lewis has to jail, which breeds violence, to be a tional Institute of Corrections. supervise pre-trial detainees or in- result of “the failure of the court sys- At a biweekly scheduled press mates….” tem to bring prisoners to trial” on a briefing Monday morning, October It is the duty of Hinds County Dis- timely basis. 6, Mayor Tony Yarber was asked trict Attorney Robert Shuler Smith “A detention center is a place about the grand jury findings. The to represent the state in matters com- where detainees are held for a short city of Jackson also houses its pris- ing before a grand jury of the coun- period of time, mostly less than one oners at the jail and at the Raymond ties within his district. Smith called year until their cases are heard,” Detention Center. for the grand jury inspection, with Lewis said. Yarber acknowledged the job the the results reported to Hinds County He said there are more than 50 grand jury had to do, adding, “… our Senior Circuit Judge Tomie Green. prisoners who have waited for trial criminal justice system in the city of Judge Green called for a grand for more than two years. Jackson and Hinds County is not the Hinds County supervisors at regular meeting Oct. 2. County Administrator Carmen Davis seated jury investigation of the jail in 2013 This past September, Lewis trav- responsibility of one person.” far right. PHOTO BY AYESHA K. MUSTAFAA after a riot that left Pod C damaged eled to Georgia’s Clayton County Since taking office, Yarber has beyond habitation and also an in- jail to study new technology used met with the sheriff department, the meeting Monday morning, October as sheriff completely. If the grand Supervisors, after the meeting, he mate’s death. She has since said in “a functional atmosphere.” Lew- district attorney, municipal judges 6, “calling for a RFP (Request for a jury indicts the sheriff, he could be said he has not seen any legal docu- she is awaiting word from Attorney is and a team that included Hinds and county officials to discuss the Proposal) to manage and operate the removed completely. ments saying supervisors have the General Jim Hood as to the next step County Board supervisors, went to criminal justice system in Jackson Hinds County jail after the release of “Let us show good faith with the power to remove the sheriff from to take. Colorado this past July as discus- and Hinds County. the grand jury report.” grand jury. We may eventually get any of his duties. Sheriff Lewis was elected in 2011, sions were held about building a As part of his recent Listening Stokes said, “The seriousness lawsuits (because of the jail’s condi- WLBT General Manager Dan following Sheriff Malcolm McMil- new jail. Tours, one evening was dedicated of the grand jury system cannot be tion) that could cripple the county. Modisett posted an on-the-air edi- lin. Lewis said the grand jury’s call Hinds County Sheriff Department to hearing from the citizens sug- ignored. It recommended that the There have been deaths in the jail.” torial where he said he reluctantly for the jail to be removed from his Chief Deputy Chris Picou said the gestions to improve public safety sheriff can still be sheriff but that The motion was put to a vote, get- agreed with Stokes. Although Mo- charge is “politically motivated.” Sheriff’s Department “did not want and law enforcement collaboration someone else manage the jail.” ting two “yeas” - Stokes and Super- disett’s recommendation was that Lewis cites slow budget decisions to see the county continue pouring between the Jackson Police Depart- Stokes said he’d rather the supervi- vior Robert Graham (Dist. 1), and the jail be put under private manage- from the Hinds County Board of money into the outdated facility.” ment and the Hinds County Sher- sors set in motion a RFP for that pur- three “nos” - Supervisors Darrel Mc- ment. Supervisors. In 2012, Lewis went to He said the decisions made now will iff’s Department. pose rather than see the jail go under Quirter (Dist. 2), Peggy Hobson Cal- “All the branches of Hinds Coun- battle with the Hinds County Board affect those dealing with the jail for Hinds County Board Supervisor private management. houn (Dist. 3) and Tony Greer (Dist. ty government have failed the tax- of Supervisors who voted to cut his the next 20 years. for District 5, Kenneth I. Stokes, “We’re not removing the sheriff,” 4). There was no more discussion. payers,” said Modisett. “It’s time to budget by $2 million. That budget Picou added that Lewis paid for made an emergency appeal at the said Stokes, “but if the government As the media approached Mc- privatize the county jail. Just don’t cut was rescinded. his own trip to Georgia and the trip Hinds County Board of Supervisors gets involved, he may be removed Quirter, president of the Board of cut any backroom deals.” 2000-plus Delta students receive life skills at 8th Annual College/Career Fair Congressman Thompson adds ‘Reality Fair’ to this year’s event The Mississippi Link Newswire is designed to teach the students 34 institutions of higher learning portunities available in which “they GREENVILLE, Miss. - As many about making financial decisions; (from within and outside the state), can achieve like anybody else.” as 2,200 students from around the for example (buying a house or car, 32 businesses, the U.S. Army Re- Several college students were Mississippi Delta poured into the understanding the importance of serve and the U.S. Marine Corps excited to have the opportunity to Washington County Convention living within their budget, and sim- Academy for registering to partici- volunteer and help Congressman Center Friday, October 3, 2014 for ply the high costs associated with pate. Thompson and his staff with the the Eighth Annual College and Ca- life and the responsibilities that Eleventh and 12th graders took event. Marquel Nalls and Kateris reer Fair, sponsored by U.S. Rep- come with being an adult. advantage of the opportunities Scott of Mississippi Valley State resentative Bennie Thompson (D- Students had the opportunity to from 29 public, private, and tech- University’s Community Service Miss.) of the Second Congressional win a cash prize for participating in nical schools, as well as from job Learning program were among District. the new “Reality.” corps and GED programs. those students. “This year, we are also introduc- Thompson thanked the Missis- “Many of these Mississippi Del- The two say they were thrilled ing students to a ‘Reality Fair,’” sippi Credit Union Association ta students don’t get the opportuni- and honored to help man the “U.S. said Thompson during a press seg- (MCUA) for bringing the “Reality ty to go outside of their communi- Congressman Bennie Thompson ment at the event. “It is fun and in- Fair” to this year’s event. Cheryl ties,” said Thompson. He said the information booth.” Marquel Nalls and Kateris Scott of Mississippi Valley State University’s teractive.” Oggs is the MCUA vice president. annual college and career fair al- (See career fair photos on page Community Service Learning program man the Cong. Bennie G. Thompson Thompson explained that the fair Thompson is also grateful for the lows them to see that there are op- 5.) booth at the college and career fair October 3, 2014. 4 • the mississippi link October 9 - 15, 2014 www.mississippilink.com

Childers for Senate Continued from page 1 separated in this state by edu- they see is fighting and bick- people? They don’t have the working with them. cation. ering and arguing. If one side luxury, unfortunately, of put- I also serve on the board of When I was 16, I lost my has an idea, the other one says ting that money over in an Yellow Creek Port Author- dad very sudden and my mom automatically, “Well, that’s IRA. They spend it because ity, which is at the very most was left with two children - a terrible idea.” They don’t they have to feed their fami- northern tip of the Ten Ton one 16, myself, and my little even go to see what the idea lies and clothe their children Waterway. I’ve been a part of sister was 9. So she became a is. It’s time for that to stop. If and educate them. helping to create a couple of single mother. Some of these we ever had the luxury of af- I believe it is time, and I hundred jobs there. numbers may sound low to fording that kind of behavior, stand on that. I know there are So my answer to your ques- you all but I will tell you, we we have lost it. some who take issue with me. tion is yes, and I have a histo- had a $240 house payment If we ever needed every- And they take the approach ry, a proven record of helping and a $100 plus car payment. body rowing in the same di- that it is bad for business. I’m create businesses. And we weren’t prepared for rection, it is now. In our state sorry, I just don’t buy into The difference in me and that. last month we went from hav- that. some candidates is this: I You don’t think you will ing the highest unemployment Q: As a businessman, will understand the balance. We lose your father when he is in the nation to this month you be able to help bring jobs must help small businesses; 35. So I went to work full time having the second highest un- to Mississippi? businesses create jobs. The at a little convenience store, employment. CHILDERS: My little government doesn’t create one of the first type 7-Eleven While I am appreciative county has 25,000 people. jobs. stores there in my hometown. of that one step, that is still For over 20 years, I have been But some people in the other I had a really good boss who nothing to brag about. I resent actively involved in the de- party believe that all and any gave me a lot of opportuni- when somebody implies that velopment association of my government is bad. I don’t be- ties. Frankly, I did my home- we are a lazy people or that county. I think you have to be lieve that. I think government work between customers. I we don’t want to work or any- put in the spot where you can is here to help the people, not worked all the way through thing closely associated with help others. And in Prentiss hurt the people. high school, community col- that. County I thought that was the I would hope that people lege and senior college. I believe that people will place I could make the big- will look at my proven record. I got my real estate license work. I still believe that the gest difference. These are good jobs. Very few when I was 19 years old and great majority of Mississippi- As a matter of fact, last of them were minimum wage; started selling real estate, a ans want to work. They want month I accepted the gavel, some were but others are bet- business that has been very a job; they want a better life. if you will, to be president ter jobs. I’ve had a proud his- kind to me through the years. And I think I share that with of that development associa- tory of helping to create jobs I lost my mother to breast them. tion. I thought long and hard in my region. cancer a little over three years I wanted a better life. Don’t about that because I knew I Q: You are a pro-gun politi- ago. I lost my sister to a brain get me wrong; I appreci- Childers PHOTO BY AYESHA K. MUSTAFAA was running for the U.S. Sen- cian; so how do you reconcile aneurysm when she was 23 ated everything that we had. ate. What if I win, will it take that position with the high years old. I know what tough I appreciated all the old cars elections. I finally got elected able to increase the minimum away from that job? rate of gun violence though times are like. And I don’t that we drove. I appreciated in November 2008. I served wage in this country, it has I decided to do it because out our country and especially think anybody who hasn’t the fact that we had power, in Congress just under three normally been in a graduated I believe I can do both. I’ve right here in our Capitol City? lived through tough times can even if we had to pay the late years. I lost the election in manner. I think that’s fair. been a part of creating jobs. CHILDERS: Sometimes, tell you about tough times. charge on the bill. 2010. It is fair because businesses Tami and I are small business you have to make tough deci- I don’t mean to imply that I appreciated the fact that My wife Tami and I have will have time to adapt. And people. We have one skilled sions. And when I see a bla- I’ve been hungry in my life. we always had food on the been married for 33 years. We families will know what it’s care facility and one personal tant act of gun violence by But I will tell you that if table, even though sometimes have two children. Dustin, going to be this year and the care facility. We take care of someone who shouldn’t have you’ve never been hungry, it wasn’t what I liked. But the oldest, is 30 and practices year after or over the timeta- about 120 people on that cam- had a gun to start with, it does you can’t tell someone else again, I think if you haven’t law in a little town. My baby ble it is implemented. I think pus, and we employ an aver- not go unnoticed. I am sadden what it’s like. If you’ve never been there, you can’t tell any- Lauren (she doesn’t like to be that is a reasonable solution. age of about 140. by it - especially when inno- been just down and out, you body about it. called that) is 25 and works In this state, if you work 40 Also when I was chancery cent people are killed. Most can’t tell somebody what it’s I’ve been a small business- for the University of Missis- hours a week and 52 weeks a clerk, and when I worked of the times, those are people like. man all of my life. I worked sippi. I hope that gives you a year, at minimum wage, you with my development asso- who should not have had a So we travel the state - from my way through senior col- little bit of background on me. are still under the poverty ciation, we helped to bring in gun. the Tennessee state line to the lege selling real estate. I did THE INTERVIEW: level. That is disgraceful; it is industry. And I was somewhat We should be responsible. I Gulf of Mexico - and I try to that business until 1991 full- Q: During your present unacceptable. The minimum the mediator many times be- live in an area where hunting listen more than I talk. I want time and was then elected campaign through Missis- wage should be a living wage. tween the board of supervi- is a major, major part of our people to tell me what’s on chancery clerk of my county sippi, you are addressing the Some may say “a living sors, which governs the coun- lives. While I understand that their minds. I want to hear where I served for 16 and a minimum wage issue. Where wage may be different for ty, and the private businesses. some will disagree with me their ideas about how we can half years. do you stand on increasing you,” but let’s work for the We were able to attract on that issue, I think it best make Mississippi a better Then U.S. Senator Trent the minimum wage and why? whole. I am not trying to businesses like Caterpillar, to tell the people of the state state. How can we become a Lott stepped down suddenly. CHILDERS: I do feel very spear point a particular group. which is still employing 200 where I stand on the issue. better people. And then-governor Barbour strongly about that. It’s been a Let’s work for all of us. people in my hometown. We And I am a supporter of I will tell you that I’ve appointed our Congressman long time since the minimum My opponent (Senator Thad were able to expand a com- Second Amendment rights. heard a lot. And one over- Roger Wicker of the First wage was addressed in this Cochran, Republican) in this pany called Acco. Most people are not single-is- riding theme that I hear over Congressional District to the country. But quite frankly, if race said we can’t afford to I tell people, if you ever sue voters, and I certainly am and over is they feel like they Senate and it left the congres- we didn’t have a minimum raise the minimum wage. He look on a box of staples and not. When we bring a big, big have been forgotten. They es- sional vacancy. wage, being one of the poor- said it will be bad for busi- see Acco, that large distri- issue to someone, I want them pecially feel like they have I ran for that seat and ran est states, I firmly believe that ness, that it will cause items bution warehouse is in my to know where I stand. been forgotten by Washing- for four elections in 63 days; the average income would not to increase. hometown. And it employs an And they have the right, ton, D.C. I either won or led the ticket be what it is today. Where better to put money excess of 600 people. It was certainly, to disagree with me. They turn on the TV and all in every one of those four Every time we have been than in the hands of working not that big when we started To be continued…. Smith Robertson Museum and Mayor Tony Yarber Cultural Center to celebrate the launches program 3rd Regiment US Colored Calvary promoting Jackson- The Mississippi Link Newswire Friday, October 14, 2014 the Smith Robertson Museum and Cul- based businesses tural Center, the jewel of Jackson, will celebrate the legacy of the 3rd Regiment United States Colored The Mississippi Link Newswire Cavalry. Mayor Tony Yarber and the The cavalry will set up a “Living City of Jackson Department Encampment” at the museum. This of Planning and Economic event will begin at 10 a.m. and end Development will launch a at 2 p.m. These ‘re-en-actors’ are new program to recognize and from Mississippi, Florida, Georgia promote businesses in the city and Michigan. moved to Jackson after the Civil Thursday, October 9, 2014. The United States Colored War. He became a barber and oper- The first company to receive Troops (USCT) were regiments in ated a very successful barber shop. the designation of “Business the United States Army composed He was also active in politics and of the Quarter” is Mel Luna of African Americans soldiers. was the first African-American al- Keysia Sanders of constituent services and museum manager Saw Co. Yarber will present These soldiers were first recruited derman in Jackson. Pamela D.C. Junior greet Synarus Green during his visit. the award at 2 p.m. at the Mel Jackson community. Every during the Civil War. The original wood structure that Luna Saw Co., 1250 Dewey year, Mel Luna hosts a cus- By the end of that war in April, was the school house burned down Black Boy, his autobiography. Tours at the Smith Robertson St. tomer appreciation day, pro- 1865, the 175 USCT regiments con- in 1909 and was immediately re- The mission of the museum is to Museum and Cultural Center can be “While we seek every op- viding food to customers and stituted about one-tenth of the man- placed with the brick structure visi- increase public awareness and un- scheduled Monday through Satur- portunity to attract new indus- neighbors,” Yarber said. power in the Union Army. tors can see today. The building re- derstanding of the historical and cul- day. There are options for a guided try to Jackson, we also want “When corporate salesper- The 3rd United States Colored ceived an enlargement in 1929 by an tural contributions of people from tour of just an overview of the mu- to do everything we can to sons visit Jackson, Mel Luna Cavalry was organized in Vicks- architectural firm and it remained a Africa. An exhibit entitled From seum. support those businesses that encourages lodging and din- burg, Miss. in October 1863 as the school until 1971. Slavery to America depicts the years Groups of at least ten are needed have remained in the city and ing in the city. The company’s 1st Mississippi Cavalry. The desig- The school was closed in 1971 from 1670 to 1864 in the life of and school groups must have an ad- continue to contribute to its dedication to Jackson is the nation changed early in 1864 to the due to integration and was basi- black Mississippians. equate number of chaperones. Tours growth,” Yarber said. “Mel reason it was selected to kick 3rd U.S. Colored Cavalry. cally abandoned. There were many It chronicles their struggles and are approximately 45 minutes in Luna Saw Co. is one of those off the new program.” These ex-slaves exhibited no sur- citizens who did not want to see the achievements. The Hall of Fame length. businesses.” The city will display a ban- render and unflinching bravery. The building torn down, so they peti- showcases pioneers in the politi- The museum hours are: Monday Founded in 1967, Mel Luna ner outside of the business, name of this black regiment was tioned to save the school. cal world. Some of the prominent through Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat- Saw Co. offers a popular noting the “Business of the potent in the Mississippi Valley, as Dr. Jessie Mosley and Dr. Al- names include Robert Clark, the urday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; and closed on brand of power tools and pro- Quarter” achievement, and they were superb horsemen and pro- ferdteen Harrison were two of the first African American to serve in Sunday. The admission is $4.50 for vides on-site repair services. the company will be spot- ficient in all the duties of a soldier. citizens instrumental in saving the the Mississippi Legislature, elected adults and $1.50 for children under Current owners, Jack Cox and lighted on the PEG Network Smith Robertson Museum and school building. Mosley became in 1967. 18. Admission for senior citizens 62 son Michael J. Cox, have been and the city website. Cultural Center was the first school the museum’s first director when it Also featured are Unita Black- and older is $3. nationally recognized and fea- The new program also for African-Americans opened in opened in 1984. well, the first African American The Museum is located at 528 tured on the Top 10 Sales List includes “Business of the 1894 and was named after Smith Richard Wright, an acclaimed woman elected as mayor in a Mis- Bloom St., Jackson, MS 39202. for the last few years by Ex- Month” designations, which Robertson, a slave from Fayette, writer graduated from Smith Rob- sissippi City, and Reuben Anderson, For more information please call Mark and Kawasaki. will go to two businesses each Ala. ertson in 1925. He is most well the first African American to serve Smith Robertson Museum and Cul- “Equally important is the month. Those winners will re- Robertson was born in 1847 and known for his books Native Son and on the Mississippi Supreme Court. tural Center at 601-960-1457. company’s contribution to the ceive certificates. www.mississippilink.com October 9 - 15, 2014 THE mississippi link • 5 Congressman Bennie Thompson’s Annual College/Career and Reality Fair Greenville, Miss. • Oct. 3, 2014 photos by gail brown, CSLC Project Director 6 • the mississippi link October 9 - 15, 2014 www.mississippilink.com Leaf Foundation stages “Enchanted” MSU-CVM, Jackson Zoo By Michael Marks Special to The Mississippi Link develop new partnership “Enchanted” will be the theme of the 2014-15 Leaf Foundation Scholarship Pageants, official Miss America preliminaries to be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, October 12 at Hat- tiesburg High School. Miss Mississippi’s Outstand- By Michael Marks ing Teen Grace Munro and Miss New City our citizens deserve. Special to The Mississippi Link Mississippi Jasmine Murray will “This partnership fits within our headline. Munro won the state The Mississippi State University city and state-wide mission,” Yarber title in June as Miss Turtle Creek’s College of Veterinary Medicine and said. “We see the zoo as the epi- Outstanding Teen, one of the Leaf Jackson Zoo formalized and ex- center of West Jackson. Building a Foundation’s teen titles. panded a partnership to allow for stronger program there is the first “How exciting to return to Hat- more research opportunities for both step in developing the area and mak- tiesburg as a state title holder,” said institutions. ing changes that will impact the city Munro. “I am so grateful to the Pine For many years, MSU-CVM has and state. This partnership makes an Belt for giving me my start toward provided veterinary students with enormous impact.” the state title.” This is the third state Munro Murray the opportunity to work a couple MSU-CVM students currently teen titleholder produced by the days at the Zoo to learn more about work under Dr. Michael Holified, an foundation. sippi. women 17-24 who are at least high resent the state at large. exotic medicine. MSU-CVM alum, to learn about the American Idol finalist and reign- Also on hand for crowning duties school seniors. Miss LRV is open to “Central to our mission,” said Because of the success of the ex- day-to-day management of zoo ani- ing Miss Mississippi will perform will be reigning Miss Turtle Creek young women who live, work, or Foundation Chair Michael Marks, isting program, and the Zoo’s com- mal health. Expanding the program as well. “I spent most of my sum- Jordin Johnson, who was in the Top attend school in Covington, Greene, “Is providing career opportunities mitment to keeping pace with the will provided students and faculty mer in Hattiesburg training with Ten at Miss Mississippi and Miss Forrest, Lamar, Marion, Jones and for young women. We are excited zoological science and research, the opportunities to publish research local coaches and being prepped Leaf River Valley Dalee Kimble. Perry counties. to award $13,000 in college schol- two institutions developed a memo- about the endangered species at the by The Leaf foundation’s board for The Miss Leaf River Valley Miss Deep South, Miss Turtle arships to Mississippi students.” randum of understanding that would zoo, biosecurity, animal husbandry, the Miss Mississippi Pageant. My Scholarship Pageant, The Miss Creek and Miss Riverland are open Colleges and universities current- give MSU-CVM students more op- and more. trip to Miss America was made all Deep South Scholarship Pageant, to any young woman, who lives ly participating in the Leaf Founda- portunities to learn about zoo and “We have enjoyed a long and very the more special knowing that I did The Miss Riverland Scholarship works or attends school in Missis- tion’s Scholarship Program include: wildlife medicine. good relationship with the zoo. Our them proud.” Pageant, and The Miss Turtle Creek sippi. These “Miss” division con- Antonelli College, Jones Junior “Our zoo is a wonderful teaching students have learned a lot from Dr. Murray, who competed as Miss Scholarship Pageant will all crown testants will compete in interview, College, Pearl River Community tool and the MSU-CVM students Holifield and growing this program Riverland for the state title, placed representatives to The Miss Missis- talent, swimsuit, evening wear and College, Jackson State University, and faculty have the brain power means even more opportunities,” in the prestigious Top Ten at the na- sippi Pageant, to be held in Vicks- platform/community service. University of Southern Mississippi, and enthusiasm to help us advance said Dr. Kent Hoblet, MSU-CVM tional pageant. burg next summer. According to Leaf Foundation Delta State University and William our research on endangered spe- Dean. The local extravaganza, focus- In addition, Deep South, Leaf Vice Chair Terry Fleming, the teen Carey University. cies,” said Beth Poff, director of the “Now, our students won’t have ing on the enchanted world of make River Valley, Riverland and Turtle division is open to young women Board member Kelly Williams Jackson Zoo. to go far at all to get involved in re- believe, will also feature dances by Creek Outstanding Teen programs who are 13-17 but have not yet chairs the Leaf Foundation’s Prin- “We want students here to publish search of zoological epidemiology, The Dance Place, On Your Toes will each send representatives to reached their senior year of high cess Program. “We are excited to research and help us expand our spe- and understand infectious diseases Dancers and Kelly’s Showstop- Miss Mississippi’s Outstanding school. announce this addition to our pro- cies survival plan. This type of work in captive and free-ranging wildlife. pers. Former Miss Riverland Diana Teen Pageant. Crowning this year’s Contestants in the “Teen” divi- gram. Being able to mentor young doesn’t just benefit the zoo, it is im- This will certainly serve them well Strickland of Saltillo will emcee. winners will be Miss Riverland’s sion will compete in interview, tal- girls in manners, social skills and portant for understanding and pre- as they step out into their careers.” The show will also see the debut of Outstanding Teen Brooke Bullock ent, active wear, evening wear and give them a taste of pageant produc- serving endangered species around The memorandum of understand- the Leaf Princesses. (2nd Runner-up at state finals) and platform/community service. tion is tons of fun.” the world.” ing was signed by Poff, Mayor Yar- Reigning Miss Riverland Jordan Miss Leaf River Valley’s Outstand- LRV’s Outstanding Teen must Those interested in joining the Jackson Mayor Tony T. Yarber ber, and Jerry Gilbert, MSU-CVM Parker will be on hand to crown her ing Teen Lydia Myers (4th Runner- come from the seven-county area of Leaf Princesses should send info sees the zoo’s plans and the student’s provost and executive vice presi- successor. “My reign was short and up in state contest). Covington, Forrest, Greene, Jones, to leafpageantprincessprogram@ involvement as part of the city’s dent. sweet,” acknowledged Parker, who Miss Deep South, Miss Leaf Riv- Lamar, Marion and Perry while gmail.com or by calling 601-520- growth. He believes that this bold The zoo will welcome students was crowned local titleholder when er Valley, Miss Riverland, and Miss Deep South, Riverland and Turtle 2666. Visit online at leafrivervalley. new partnership will help continue into the formalized program this Murray was named Miss Missis- Turtle Creek are open to young Creek Outstanding Teens will rep- com to develop Jackson into the Bold spring.

Bully Prevention Domestic Violence Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 event was expanded in 2010 sion. glance, many people might clude a statement about the lence (OAIV) was established verse health outcomes such as to include activities, educa- PACER reached out to think this behavior is easy ”imbalance of power,” de- by the legislature within the depression, anxiety, post-trau- tion, and awareness building the community through to define. Their first image scribed as when the student Mississippi State Department matic stress disorder, suicidal for the entire month. partnerships with education of bullying might be of a with the bullying behavior of Health (MSDH). behavior, sexually transmitted National Bullying Preven- based organizations, such physically intimidating boy has more “power” either The OAIV will play an es- diseases and unintended preg- tion Month is recognized as National PTA, American beating up a smaller class- physically, socially, or emo- sential role in MSDH’s efforts nancies. in communities across the Federation of Teachers and mate. While that can still tionally, such as a higher to reduce or eliminate domestic “Domestic violence is a se- United States, with hundreds National Education Asso- be considered bullying to- social status, is physically and sexual violence and other rious concern in our commu- of schools and organiza- ciation to provide schools, day, parents need to know larger or emotionally intimi- forms of intimate partner and nities,” said Heather Wagner, tions signing on as partners. parents and students with that bullying behaviors can dating. interpersonal violence. director of the MSDH Office Facebook, Disney, CNN and resources to respond to bul- be much more complex and Intent of the student with It will also emphasize efforts Against Interpersonal Violence. Yahoo! Kids have supported lying behavior. varied than the stereotype. bullying behavior: “Bully- to prevent violence from occur- “Recognizing domestic vio- the month through media It also began the shift For example, harmful bul- ing is intentional, meaning ring, while working with local lence as a serious societal prob- outreach and dissemination. of societal acceptance of lying can also occur quietly the act is done willfully, communities and domestic vio- lem is the first step. Education PACER developed the ini- bullying to social change and covertly, through gossip knowingly, and with delib- lence shelters to create a coor- is the next step hopefully then tial campaign National Bul- of addressing the issue or on the Internet, causing eration to hurt or harm,” dinated response to violence by leading to prevention. lying Prevention and Aware- through education and sup- emotional damage. although in some cases the involving all levels of society - “We would also like to bring ness Week in response to port. PACER disseminated Although definitions vary individual bullying may not individuals, schools, churches, special attention to interperson- the need to raise awareness nationwide information from source to source, most realize that their behavior is child welfare organizations, al violence this month in rec- of bullying, as it was his- through the partners and me- agree that an act is defined hurting another individual. health care professional, and ognition of National Domestic torically viewed as “a child- dia channels, encouraging a as bullying when: A basic guideline for government officials. Violence Awareness Month, hood rite of passage.” call to action to educate the • The behavior hurts or your child: Let the child Due to the impact on the and remind Mississippians that Some even believed that community about their role harms another person physi- know that if the behavior overall health and well-being help is available.” bullying “made kids tough- in bullying prevention. cally or emotionally. [of another student] hurts or of its victims, domestic and in- For more information about er.” The reality is that bully- This campaign provided • The targets have difficul- harms them, either emotion- timate partner violence is now available help for domestic vio- ing has devastating effects, the groundwork for their ef- ty stopping the behavior di- ally or physically, it’s bully- recognized as a health priority lence, visit http://HealthyMS. such as school avoidance, forts to be consistently rec- rected at them, and struggle ing. in Mississippi. com/dv. Or call the domestic loss of self-esteem, in- ognized as an annual event. to defend themselves. For more information, Domestic violence victims violence hotline 800-898-3234 creased anxiety, and depres- What is bullying? At first • Many definitions in- visit www.pacer.org are likely to experience ad- or 601-981-9196.

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www.mississippilink.com October 9 - 15, 2014 THE mississippi link • 7 Three win chemistry Nobel Netanyahu tells AP he is for super-zoom microscopes ‘troubled’ by US decision By Josef Federman By Malcolm Ritter And Karl Ritter The Associated Press Associated Press JERUSALEM - Israel’s prime STOCKHOLM - Three re- minister said Tuesday, Oct. 7, he searchers won a Nobel Prize is “deeply troubled” by the United on Wednesday for giving States’ decision to maintain rela- microscopes much sharper tions with the new Palestinian unity vision than was thought pos- government, urging Washington to sible, letting scientists peer tell the Palestinian president that his into living cells with unprece- alliance with the Hamas militant dented detail to seek the roots group is unacceptable. of disease. The blunt language used by The chemistry prize was Prime Minister Benjamin Netan- awarded to U.S. researchers yahu reflected his dismay over the Eric Betzig and William Mo- international community’s embrace erner and German scientist of Palestinian President Mahmoud Stefan Hell. They found ways Abbas’ new unity government, and to use molecules that glow marked the latest in a string of dis- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a cabinet meet- on demand to overcome what agreements between Netanyahu ing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a cabinet was considered a fundamental and the White House. meeting in Jerusalem, Sunday. limitation for optical micro- Netanyahu has urged the world scopes. to shun the government because leaving him in control only of au- peace,” aimed at establishing an in- Betzig, 54, works at the it is backed by Hamas, an Islamic tonomous areas of the West Bank. dependent Palestinian state along- Howard Hughes Medical In- group that has killed hundreds of The Palestinians claim the two side Israel. stitute in Ashburn, Virginia. Israelis in attacks over the past two areas, along with Israeli-annexed “We call on the international Hell, 51, is director of the decades. But late Monday, both the east Jerusalem, for an independent community to immediately recog- Max Planck Institute for Bio- Stephen Hell U.S. and European Union said they state. Israel captured the territories nize the government and continue physical Chemistry in Goet- would give Abbas a chance. in 1967. to support the Palestinian political tingen, Germany, and also “I’m deeply troubled by the an- The Palestinian rift is consid- leadership’s efforts to enable the works at the German Cancer nouncement that the United States ered a major obstacle to statehood. government to face all political Research Center in Heidel- will work with the Palestinian gov- Many in Israel itself have long used challenges, especially the Israeli berg. Moerner, 61, is a profes- ernment backed by Hamas,” Ne- it to argue that a deal with Abbas policies that hinder the political and sor at Stanford University in tanyahu told The Associated Press, is not credible because he doesn’t economic stability in the region,” California. saying the group has murdered govern all the Palestinians. Hamdallah said. Their work, done indepen- “countless innocent civilians.” As U.S.-backed peace talks col- The formation of the unity gov- dently and extending back to “All those who genuinely seek lapsed in late April, Abbas decided ernment does not resolve the Pal- the 1980s, led to two tech- peace must reject President Ab- to focus on getting internal Pales- estinian rift altogether. It remains niques that were first demon- bas’ embrace of Hamas, and most tinian affairs in order and reached unclear whether the sides will hold strated in 2000 and 2006. especially, I think the United States the reconciliation deal with Hamas. elections early next year, as they Previously, a calculation must make it absolutely clear to the The world community’s reaction have agreed. Hamas also main- published in 1873 was thought Palestinian president that his pact suggests a general sense that the tains a large, heavily armed fight- to define the limit of how tiny with Hamas, a terrorist organiza- reconciliation might constitute an ing force in Gaza and is reluctant a detail could be revealed by tion that seeks Israel’s liquidation, elegant solution to a conundrum: to cede control to Abbas. There are optical microscopes. is simply unacceptable,” he said. While few countries back Hamas, also questions about how to merge “As recently as 15 years Asked whether Israel is lobby- the group seems here to stay. And tens of thousands of dual civil ser- ago, it was believed to be ing its allies to change their position since Hamas will probably not for- vices into one. theoretically impossible to toward the unity government, an mally accept the existence of Israel Salah Bardawil, a Hamas official break this barrier,” said No- Israeli official said the government anytime soon, its backing of a gov- in Gaza, said the sides would form bel committee member Claes is “definitely in a conversation with ernment that Abbas said does might committees to “sort out” remaining Gustafsson. He called the lau- the U.S. and other world powers, be seen as a step forward. issues. reates’ work “a revolution.” sharing our views on how to deal Israel is instead accusing Abbas In the coming weeks, Netanyahu The result of their advance with the Palestinian government.” of abandoning hopes for peace. will be sure to point out Hamas’ is “really a window into the He spoke on condition of anonym- Israeli Cabinet Minister Naftali continued control of Gaza as he Eric Betzig cell which we didn’t have be- ity because he was not authorized Bennett said officials were blind- seeks to discredit the new govern- fore,” said Catherine Lewis, to discuss the diplomatic effort with sided by Washington’s decision, ment. He has also warned that he director of the cell biology the media. likening it to Israel deciding to be- will hold Abbas responsible for any and biophysics division of the Israel and the West have branded gin talking to al-Qaida. He said the rocket fire that comes out of Gaza. National Institute of General Hamas, which is sworn to Israel’s U.S. is still Israel’s best friend, but Hamas, which possesses tens of Medical Sciences in Bethes- destruction, a terrorist group. But called the move a “profound disap- thousands of rockets, has largely da, Maryland. Israel’s allies in Washington and pointment.” honored a truce with Israel in recent “You can observe the behav- Europe have said they will maintain “We think to some extent it years, but various other militant ior of individual molecules in ties to the new government - and sends a message that being a ter- groups in Gaza often fire rockets living cells in real time. You continue sending hundreds of mil- rorist pays,” Bennett told the AP. into Israel and could be eager to can see ... molecules moving lions of dollars in aid - as long as it “There’s a clear moral line that embarrass the new government. around inside the cell. You renounces violence and recognizes you don’t cross. And unfortunate- Yoaz Hendel, a former Netan- can see them interacting with Israel’s right to exist. ly America in this latest decision yahu spokesman, said the Israeli each other.” Abbas said the new Cabinet is crossed this line.” prime minister does not fear being The research of the three committed to these principles. It is The Israeli reactions were the lat- isolated internationally. men has let scientists study made up of apolitical technocrats est salvo in a battle with Palestin- “He sees himself as the leader of diseases such as Parkinson’s, who have no ties to Hamas, which ians for world opinion following the Jewish state, the Jewish people, Alzheimer’s and Hunting- has agreed to support the govern- the collapse of Mideast peace talks against the world,” Hendel said. “If ton’s at a molecular level, the ment from the outside. in late April. Each side has been you check Jewish history, it’s part Royal Swedish Academy of Abbas’ Fatah movement and eager to portray the other as intran- of our narrative, to be on the out- Sciences said. Hamas formed the new govern- sigent. side.” “Due to their achievements, ment Monday in a major step to- Abbas’ prime minister, Rami Associated Press correspondents the optical microscope can ward ending a seven-year rift that Hamdallah, told reporters Tuesday Alon Bernstein in Jerusalem, Ibra- now peer into the nanoworld,” left the Palestinians divided be- that the government is commit- him Barzak in Gaza City, Gaza the academy said, giving the 8 tween two governments. ted to all agreements previously Strip and Mohammed Daraghmeh million-kronor ($1.1 million) Hamas seized the Gaza Strip reached with Israel and would con- in Ramallah, West Bank, contrib- from Abbas’ forces in June 2007, tinue the president’s “programs of uted to this report. award jointly to the three for William E. Moerner “the development of super- resolved fluorescence micros- “kind of like 50 percent hap- like Alzheimer’s. copy.” piness and 50 percent fear. On Tuesday, Isamu Aka- While scientists can get still Because I don’t want my life saki and Hiroshi Amano Broadway marquees to dim finer resolution by using an to change. I really like my of Japan and U.S. scientist electron microscope, that de- life, and I’m busy enough al- Shuji Nakamura won phys- vice can’t be used to examine ready.” ics award for the invention of to honor Geoffrey Holder cells that are alive. Moerner heard the news as blue light-emitting diodes - a “You really need to be able he stepped out of a shower in breakthrough that spurred the By Mark Kennedy to look at living cells because Brazil, where he was attend- development of LED tech- AP Drama Writer life is animate - it’s what de- ing a conference. The phone nology, which can be used to NEW YORK - Broadway theaters fines life,” Betzig said. call came from his wife, who light up homes, offices and plan to dim their marquee lights Fri- Hell said that close look can learned that he’d won from the screens of mobile phones, day night in memory of Geoffrey shed light on disease. The Associated Press. computers and TVs. Holder, a Tony Award-winning direc- “Any disease, in the end, “I’m incredibly excited and The Nobel Prize in litera- tor who led the groundbreaking show can be boiled down to a mal- happy to be included with ture will be announced Thurs- “The Wiz” to Broadway. functioning of the cell,” he Eric Betzig and Stefan Hell,” day, followed by the Nobel The Broadway League said the said. “And in order to under- Moerner told the AP. Peace Prize on Friday and the lights will be dimmed for one minute stand what a disease actually Hell, who was born in Ro- economics prize Monday. at 7:45 p.m. Holder died Sunday of means, you have to under- mania, said he was “totally The prizes are always hand- complications of pneumonia at age stand the cell and you have to surprised, I couldn’t believe ed out on Dec. 10, the date 84. understand the malfunction.” it.” that prize founder Alfred No- The 6-foot-6, Trinidad-born Hold- Hell has used the technol- This year’s Nobel awards bel died in 1896. er won Tonys in 1975 for directing ogy to examine nerve cells, began Monday with U.S.- Malcolm Ritter reported and designing the costumes for his FILE - In this March 10, 2005 file photo, Geoffrey Holder poses at the French Moerner studied proteins re- British scientist John O’Keefe from New York. Malin Rising all-black retelling of “The Wizard of Institute Alliance Francaise’ “La Nuit des Etoiles” dinner in New York, hon- lated to Huntington’s disease, splitting the medicine award in Stockholm, Alex Chihak Oz.” In 1978, he directed and choreo- oring French actress Catherine Deneuve. Holder, a Tony Award-winning di- and Betzig tracked cell divi- with Norwegian couple in Phoenix, Frank Jordans graphed the lavish Broadway musical rector, actor, painter and choreographer who during an eclectic show busi- sion inside embryos, the acad- May-Britt Moser and Edvard in Berlin, and Michael Faul- “Timbuktu!” starring Eartha Kitt and ness career led the groundbreaking show “The Wiz” to Broadway, pitched emy said. Moser for brain research that haber in Munich, Germany, earned another Tony nomination for 7-Up soda on TV and played a scary villain in the James Bond film “Live Betzig said his reaction to could pave the way for a bet- contributed to this report. best costumes. and Let Die,” died Sunday of complications of pneumonia at Mount Sinai hearing about the prize was ter understanding of diseases St. Luke’ s Hospital in New York. He was 84. AP Photo/Tina Fineberg, File 8 • the mississippi link October 9 - 15, 2014 www.mississippilink.com Jim Hill High School Pecan Park teacher wins graduate earns IB Diploma scholarship to implement The Mississippi Link Newswire Congratulations to Keelin Carr who is the recipient of STEM curriculum the 2013-2014 Jim Hill High School IB Diploma. The Mississippi Link Newswire The International Bacca- Pecan Park Elementary laureate Diploma Program teacher, Peggy Carlisle, will (IBDP) is an advanced, chal- be traveling to the Museum lenging two-year program of Science in Boston, Mass. composed of rigorous academ- in October to attend Engi- ic curriculum and community neering is Elementary (EiE) service components that cul- professional development minate in students having the workshops as a Raytheon- opportunity to receive college EiE scholarship winner. credit and recognition by some Carlisle was one of just of the world’s leading colleges 32 educators nationwide to and universities. It provides a receive the award, which in- challenging, internationally cludes workshop tuition and focused, broad and balanced a complete classroom set of educational experience for stu- curriculum materials. Par- dents. ticipation in EiE professional Students are required to development will enable Car- study six subjects that are lisle to bring a cutting-edge BOTH standard and higher STEM program to students at levels. These classes include: Pecan Park. (HL) literature, history of the “This award received by Americas, biology, (SL) visual Carr Mrs. Carlisle truly mirrors her art, psychology, or world re- understanding of the impor- ligions, math studies, foreign academic skills needed for uni- scores on these exams may tance of the STEM curricu- language and a curriculum versity study, to further their qualify students to receive col- lum for elementary students,” Calisle core consisting of theory of education, and to prepare them lege credit and/or advanced said Pecan Park principal knowledge, an extended essay for their chosen profession. In placement in college. Wanda Quon. “She challeng- EiE is an award-winning Research shows that chil- and CAS (Creativity, Action, addition, it develops the values It is a fact that universities es her students to think dif- curriculum that integrates dren who use EiE significant- Service) concurrently over a and life skills needed to live a consider the IB Diploma to ferently, to design creatively, engineering with science, ly outperform their peers on two year period. fulfilled and purposeful life. be one of the most demand- and to create the unusual. I math, and literacy. More than questions about engineering, The driving force behind the Forty-seven seniors took rig- ing secondary school curri- am extremely proud of her 64,000 teachers and nearly technology and science and Diploma Program is a philoso- orous IB exams in May 2014. cula, offering ideal preparation accomplishments as she con- five million students have are more likely to indicate phy that encourages students The exams are scored on a 1 to for post-secondary studies. A tinues to prepare our students used the EiE 20-unit elemen- that they are interested in en- across the world to become 7 point scale and, according to student’s participation in IB to compete globally.” tary curriculum. gineering as a career. active, compassionate and life- the IB Program, students are courses is, therefore, a very long learners who understand successful if they pass with a important consideration in that other people, regardless score of 3 or above. Forty-six admission decisions. It is to of apparent differences, can of the forty-seven seniors that a student’s distinct advantage also be correct in their ideals. tested, scored 3 or above on at to have participated in the IB “Kids Who are Changing the World” The program is designed to least one or more of the exams Program and to have complet- equip students with advanced taken in 2014. Earning high ed IB courses. Authored by Anne Jankeliowitch, photographs by Yann Arthus-Bertrand By Terri Schlichenmeyer Earn Your GED! Book Reviewer This year, your teachers Tuition is absolutely Free! say you’ve changed a lot. You’ve grown a couple of inches, which is the first thing they noticed. They say Mississippi Youth ChalleNGe you’re not a little kid any- more, that you’re more ma- ture. Your hair is different, Is now accepting applications or you got new glasses, you smile more. You’ve For class #42, start date: 17 Jan 2015 changed, and that’s good. 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Russia. Laurie Wolff in Ne- For instance, it’s impres- We are designed to meet the needs of Twenty years after the vada persuaded her school sive to see the variety of first Earth Summit in Rio de to use virtual dissection in kids that author Anne Jan- Today’s youth who are struggling Janeiro, people are still talk- biology class. keliowitch features: chil- ing about the 12-year-old A girl in India asked her dren - some still in grade In the traditional school environment! Canadian girl who “silenced school to compost with school, some in non-tra- We accept both Male and Female the world.” worms. 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www.mississippilink.com October 9 - 15, 2014 THE mississippi link • 9 Alcorn opens new technology transfer center in Mound Bayou; holds Sweet Potato Jamboree The Mississippi Link Newswire ing and everyday life, and wit- and other fruits and vegetables. Barry Bequette, dean and di- On September 26, over 300 nessed sustainable vegetable I also would like to try growing rector of land-grant programs participants attended the Al- production practices. muscadine grapes.” for the School of Agriculture, corn State University’s annual “I’ve learned that tillage de- The pinnacle of the event Research, Extension and Ap- Sweet Potato Jamboree and pletes the soil and disturbs its was the ribbon cutting ceremo- plied Sciences (AREAS), witnessed the ribbon cutting structure. We need to learn to ny for the newly constructed Delaney Johnson, state soil of the newly constructed Ex- take better care of our soil. My Extension/Research Farm and conservationist for Natural Re- tension/Research Farm and father and I have a farm where Technology Transfer followed source Conservation Service Technology Transfer in Mound we grow vegetables and I am by the tour of the state-of-the- (NRCS), Dewayne Goldman, Bayou, Miss. thankful to Alcorn Extension art building. Monsanto Corporation direc- Farmers, members of the employees for taking the time Alcorn President Alfred tor of stockholder relations, surrounding community and to talk to me and assist with Rankins Jr. thanked everyone Preston Billings, supervisor, high school students interested identifying the cover crops who gathered to share this Bolivar County, Johnny Vick, in agriculture enjoyed the farm for our farm to keep our soil event with Alcorn State Uni- North Bolivar Consolidated Alcorn President Alfred Rankins Jr. spaking at Sweet Potato Jamboree tours where they learned about healthy,” said Antionette Turn- versity and Bolivar County. School District superintendent, research on sweet potato that er, a farmer from Shelby, Miss. “Considering the history of Darryl R. Johnson Sr., mayor potato soup and sweet potato in the Alcorn Extension sweet aims at identifying pest and “I always learn something Bolivar County, I cannot think of Mount Bayou, and Geri Ad- cheese cake. The second place potato cook book. disease-resistant varieties suit- useful at these events,” said of a better place for our facili- ams, representative of Sena- went to Rose Marie McKnight For more information on the able for local conditions. They Alfred Brown from Drew, ty. Alcorn will continue to pro- tor Bennie Thompson, had the for her sweet potato cake, and Extension/Research Farm and were also introduced to an al- Miss., Sunflower County, who vide quality applied research privilege of cutting the ribbon the third - Whitney Brown, Technology Transfer Center, ternative crop - giant miscan- comes to Alcorn’s sweet potato for farmers in Bolivar County for the new facility. also for a sweet potato cake. call (662) 741-3375 or contact thus - that has a potential appli- field every year. “I grow mel- and the state of Mississippi.” The winner of the sweet The first, second and third Dr. Franklin Chukwuma, co- cation for biofuel production. ons in my garden and today I President Rankins, Dr. Don- potato bake-off contest was place winners received mone- ordinator of Off-Campus Cen- They learned the importance got some information on how zell Lee, interim executive Taliah Brown whose two dish- tary prizes as well as the honor ters, at [email protected] of healthy soil for crop grow- to fight pests that affect melons vice president and provost, Dr. es tied for first place - sweet of their recipes to be included or (601) 877-2321. Hinds CC Vicksburg- MSPA announces opportunity for Mississippi high school student writings Warren Campus renames to be published in statewide magazine building for long-time dean The Mississippi Link Newswire High school students from across the state of Mississippi now have the opportunity to get pub- lished in the inaugural statewide magazine of the Mississippi Scho- lastic Press Association, The Red Clay Review. The Red Clay Review will fea- ture submitted works of journal- ism from high school students all over the state of Mississippi. Each annual edition will explore a ma- jor topic of interest in the Magno- lia State. For its inaugural edition, the MSPA student officers have Speakers at the Sept. 30 building dedication at Hinds Community College’s Vicksburg-Warren Campus included, elected to delve into the state of the from left, Hinds President Dr. Clyde Muse; Board of Trustees President Robert Pickett; Chad Shealy, superinten- education system in Mississippi. dent of the Vicksburg Warren school district; Joe Loviza, retired dean of the campus; Charles Peets, chairman MSPA president Maggie Mal- of the Vicksburg-Warren Campus Advisory Board; Marvin Moak, current dean of the campus; welding instructor lette said the executive board went Joe Johnston and Dr. Debra Mays-Jackson, vice president of the Utica and Vicksburg-Warren campuses. through several theme ideas in search of a topic that was not too The Mississippi Link Newswire a community college. post-secondary classes and in 2002 broad or too specific. The multipurpose building at “It set the example for the future,” was officially named the Vicksburg- “Education is really accessible statewide platform.” yond excited about the project. Hinds Community College’s Vicks- Muse said. “This campus continues Warren Campus. for high school journalists, be- All story ideas will be consid- “There are two things that this burg-Warren Campus was named to be one of the largest career-tech- Chad Shealy, superintendent of cause that’s where we are in life,” ered, but special consideration will state has in spades, talented stu- for the administrator who helped nical programs for high school stu- the Vicksburg Warren school dis- she said. “There are a lot of issues be given to those stories explor- dent journalists and a plethora of the campus become what it is today, dents in the state. That kind of effort trict, said Loviza remains a staunch with Mississippi’s education sys- ing in-depth education topics like problems for them to explore,” beginning 40 years ago in 1974. just doesn’t go and happen. It takes supporter of education. “He loves tem, but there are a lot of things school funding, education inequal- Morgan said. “A depth report The Joseph L. Loviza Multi- a lot of hard work on the part of this vocational training. He loves tech- good things we can highlight. I ity, curriculum and testing strains magazine seemed like a natural purpose Building was named on community as well as others. We nical training. He believes in career think this theme is generally pretty or students/schools rising above way to get students from all over Sept. 30 after the former Vicksburg have had, over the years, the kind technology. He believes in provid- interesting, so we should have a their circumstances. The best in- the state united in examining the Campus dean and former mayor of of leadership that it takes to make a ing a workforce for this commu- high readership.” depth feature stories use local sto- world around them in a concrete, Vicksburg. full comprehensive community col- nity,” he said. The first step is to pitch an ries to illustrate statewide issues. meaningful way. I’m hoping this “When the Hinds Community lege campus in Vicksburg.” Loviza served as mayor of the idea. Students interested in being The name Red Clay Report project will launch someone’s ca- College Board of Trustees and Loviza said the campus “is the city of Vicksburg from 1993 to published in the magazine should draws on Mississippi’s rural roots reer.” the college decide to make a deci- best investment you’ll ever make 1997. After his retirement, he con- submit their story ideas online by and native soil, while tipping its The Mississippi Scholastic sion to name a building in honor because you’ll have an immediate tinued to support the city by serving Sunday, Oct. 19, by clicking on the hat to the pliability of its future. Press Association is a network of of or memory of an individual, it return on your tax dollar,” he said. on numerous boards and commit- Red Clay Report tab at mississip- MSPA secretary Owen Barnard high school media staffs with over is a decision made with deliberate “It’s not just Joe Loviza. Although tees, including the Vicksburg War- pischolasticpress.com and filling said a panel of statewide student 100 member publications state- thought,” said Robert Pickett of I’m glad for my name to be up there, ren School Board. out the short form. The student of- editors chose the name Red Clay wide. Since it’s inception in 1947, Vicksburg, president of the Hinds I had a lot of help getting here.” As Mississippi’s largest com- ficers will then green light the best because it embodies the substance the organization has been housed Community College Board of Loviza is a 1960 graduate of munity college, Hinds Community ideas for students to actually begin of Mississippi. at the University of Mississippi in Trustees. “The leadership provided Hinds Community College and was College is a comprehensive institu- researching and reporting on. “It is a unifying characteristic of Oxford. Member schools run the by Joe Loviza in creating a college the first employee of the Vicksburg- tion offering quality, affordable ed- MSPA vice president Reed Ash- the lands and the waters that is rec- gamut from public to private, large branch, and later a comprehensive Warren Campus, serving for 20 ucational opportunities with more ton Kevin said she is excited to see ognizable to those who live both to small. MSPA hosts regional college campus here to serve the years. than 170 academic, career and tech- all of the video, written and photo here and out of the state,” he said. workshops for students in the fall, people of Vicksburg and Warren He began his career with the nical programs. With six locations pieces submitted to the website. “It’s an opportunity to unite the its own summer camp and already County, certainly fits the expecta- Vicksburg Warren School System in central Mississippi, Hinds en- “I hope we receive a variety state in one investigative journalis- awards excellence in student jour- tions of our board when honoring as director of Vocational, Techni- rolled nearly 12,000 credit students of submission content such as tic effort under a single banner that nalism with its Best in MS awards outstanding contributions.” cal and Adult Education. When in fall 2013. unique, engaging feature stores combines us all.” at its annual statewide convention Hinds President Dr. Clyde Muse the college began providing sec- To learn more, visit www.hindscc. and investigative, hard-hitting A statewide depth report maga- in March. said the campus started out as a high ondary vo-tech training in 1973, edu or call 1.800.HindsCC. news articles,” she said. “This is zine at the high school level is a For more information about the school career and technical educa- Loviza was employed to serve as For more information on the such a unique project we are cre- truly innovative idea in the world Mississippi Scholastic Press Asso- tion program, which called for a the director, and later, dean, of the Utica and Vicksburg-Warren Cam- ating and I am very excited to see of scholastic journalism. MSPA ciation visit www.mississippischo- change in state law to be allowed at center. The center expanded to offer puses, visit www.hindscc.edu. students take advantage of this director R.J. Morgan said he is be- lasticpress.com. Tougaloo College Health and Wellness Center receives funding for Delta Healthy Start Program

The Mississippi Link Newswire Health Partners) Healthy Start pro- strained by time and place, operating Health and Wellness Center (OHWC) The Tougaloo College Delta Health gram is to improve perinatal health in a local and global context, constant- is to foster a holistic approach to health Partners has received $1.2M in fund- outcomes for the teens and women, ly renewing its commitment to stu- and wellness, at the institution and in ing from the Health Resources and and their infants, living in the Mis- dents, community and the economic the community, by improving access Services Administration to continue sissippi Delta by strengthening the competitiveness of the state, nation to health care, reducing health dispari- the Healthy Start Project. perinatal health delivery system and and globally. ties through community outreach and Delta Health Partners will focus its establishing a new model of integrated Tougaloo College has produced well creating strategic partnerships that will efforts on a seven-county area in the perinatal health care services. over half the practicing health care pro- implement evidence based programs Mississippi Delta, Bolivar, Coahoma, Tougaloo College is a historically fessionals in Mississippi. The College to aid in improving health outcomes Quitman, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Tu- black college (HBCU) whose diverse has numerous ongoing research proj- across the lifespan. nica and Washington counties. This curricula prepares students to become ects that impact the biomedical model For more information about the funding moves the Healthy Start Pro- imaginative, self-directed, lifelong for health care and is a service pro- Tougaloo College Delta Health Part- gram from a Level I to a Level II Pro- learners who are committed to lead- vider for the community through the ners Healthy Start Program, contact, gram. ership and service in a global society. George and Ruth B. Owens Health and Arletha Howard, Program Director at The purpose of the Tougaloo Col- The college strives to become a more Wellness Center and other programs (662) 326-3673 or email dhpah@ya- lege/Delta Health Partners (Delta student-centered institution, uncon- across the campus. The mission of the hoo.com HEALTH

10 • the mississippi link October 9 - 15, 2014 www.mississippilink.com Ebola patient’s death renews questions about care By Nomaan Merchant and Josh Funk ting early treatment is key to tion on the Texas hospital’s tion. Associated Press surviving Ebola. response. Officials have said every- DALLAS - The death of the When a patient reaches the There is no way to know one who had potential contact first Ebola patient diagnosed point of needing dialysis and whether any specific treat- with Duncan is being moni- in the United States renewed respiratory help, as Duncan ment or step might have saved tored for 21 days, the maxi- questions about his medical did this week, there may be Duncan’s life. At the time of mum incubation period for care and whether Thomas little doctors can do. his death, he was taking an the disease. Eric Duncan’s life could have “At that point, any kind of experimental antiviral drug. Also Wednesday, emer- been extended or saved if the intervention, whether it is an He died “despite maxi- gency responders in subur- Texas hospital where he first antiviral drug or convales- mal interventions,” said Dr. ban Dallas said a patient who sought help had taken him in cent plasma, is less likely to Thomas Frieden, director of claimed to have had contact sooner. work,” said Smith, an infec- the Centers for Disease Con- with Duncan was “exhibiting Duncan died in Dallas on tious disease specialist. trol and Prevention. “The signs and symptoms” of Eb- Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014 a Duncan carried the deadly earlier someone is diagnosed, ola. But state health officials little more than a week after virus with him from his home the more likely they will be to said there is no indication the his illness exposed gaps in the in Liberia, though he showed survive.” person had any direct contact nation’s defenses against the no symptoms when he left for Others in Dallas still are with the patient. disease and set off a scramble the United States. He arrived being monitored as health of- Duncan went to the emer- to track down anyone exposed in Dallas on Sept. 20 and fell ficials try to contain the virus gency room of Texas Health to him. ill several days later. that has ravaged West Africa, Presbyterian in Dallas on The 42-year-old Liberian Of the six Ebola patients with more than 3,400 people Sept. 25, but was sent home. man had been kept in isola- treated so far in the U.S., reported dead. The disease By Sept. 28, his condition had FILE - This 2011 photo provided by Wilmot Chayee shows Thomas Eric tion since Sept. 28 at Texas Duncan was the only one not can be spread only through worsened and an ambulance Duncan at a wedding in Ghana. In September 2014, Duncan became the Health Presbyterian Hospital, cared for in one of the special direct contact with the bodily took him back to the hospital. first patient in the U.S. diagnosed with Ebola.AP Photo/Wilmot Chayee where a fevered Duncan first hospital units set up to deal fluids of an already sick per- Duncan’s family visited showed up a couple of days with highly dangerous germs. son. the hospital earlier this week about when Duncan arrived The Centers for Disease earlier and told the staff he That’s because health officials Health officials have iden- and glimpsed Duncan using a and what he said about his Control recommends that had been in West Africa. Doc- knew the others had Ebola at tified 10 people, including camera system, but said Tues- travel history. The staff did bodies of Ebola victims not tors initially sent him home. the time they decided where seven health workers, who day they had declined to view not initially suspect Ebola, be embalmed and instead He returned after his condi- the patients should go, where- had direct contact with Dun- him again because the first even though Duncan told suggests they be cremated or tion worsened. as Duncan sought care at the can while he was contagious. time had been too upsetting. them on his first visit that that promptly buried in a hermeti- Dr. Phil Smith is the direc- Texas hospital on his own. Another 38 people also may “What we saw was very he came from West Africa. cally sealed casket. tor of the biocontainment cen- Health officials also have have come into contact with painful. It didn’t look good,” His body was to be cremat- Funk reported from Omaha, ter at the Nebraska Medical said that any hospital with him. The four people living Duncan’s nephew, Josephus ed and his remains returned to Nebraska. AP Chief Medical Center, where an NBC News isolation capabilities can treat in the Dallas apartment where Weeks, said Tuesday. the family, according to the Writer Marilynn Marchione freelance cameraman is being Ebola patients, but Duncan’s Duncan stayed were moved to The hospital has changed Texas Department of State in Milwaukee contributed to treated for Ebola. He said get- death is sure to renew atten- another home and are in isola- its explanation several times Health Services. this report. Next edition of US military to put up tent healthcare.gov is unveiled at Liberia Ebola clinic By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Associated Press WASHINGTON - The Obama administration un- veiled a new version of HealthCare.gov on Wednes- day, Oct. 8, with some im- provements as well as at least one early mistake and a new challenge. Officials also said that HealthCare.gov won’t dis- play premiums for 2015 un- til the second week of No- vember. Open enrollment season runs Nov. 15 through Feb. 15. Coverage can start as early as Jan. 1. This image shows the website for updated HealthCare,gov, a federal gov- On the plus side, the ernment website managed by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid health insurance website Service. The Obama administration has unveiled an updated version of will feature a streamlined HealthCare.gov. It’s got some improvements and some challenges. application for most of AP Photo those signing up for the first time. Seventy-six screens in consumers who don’t have greatly reduce their premi- the online application have access to a job-based plan. ums. been reduced to 16, officials It served 36 states last open After those returning cus- Volunteers push cart with a man suspected of having Ebola virus, to a health centre in central area Monrovia, said. The site has been also enrollment season, while the tomers update their finan- Liberia, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014. AP Photo/Abbas Dulleh optimized for mobile de- remaining states ran their cial information, they’ll vices. own insurance exchanges. have to enter a 14-charater By Krista Larson and Sarah Dilorenzo the delivery of supplies. dous number of infections The goof is a mistrans- The feds as well as some plan identifier number on Associated Press On any construction job, in health care workers dur- lation in large type on the states experienced crippling the website if they want to MONROVIA, Liberia - there are delays, Brown ing the outbreak has only home page of the Spanish- technical problems, and of- keep their current insurance Poor infrastructure, diffi- said, but Liberia presents further reduced their num- language version of the site. ficials are vowing things policy. culties with equipment and added challenges. bers. With more than 370 It’s the very first word on will be different this time. The industry said insur- torrential rains have slowed “Imagine those same health care workers sick- the page. Trying to translate “Where we are focusing ers had hoped that number work for the U.S. military’s frustrations multiplied by a ened by the disease so far, “get ready,” someone came in on is a successful con- would be automatically pro- initial response to the dead- country that has challenges many other clinicians are up with the wrong word in sumer experience,” said vided by HealthCare.gov - ly Ebola outbreak in West with their infrastructure and afraid to care for Ebola pa- Spanish. Andy Slavitt, a tech indus- but that wasn’t possible. Africa, but it is now ready challenges with the sched- tients. The Spanish-language site try executive brought in by Existing customers who to start erecting the main ule,” he said. But, he said, The White House said had lots of problems last the Health and Human Ser- do nothing will be auto- tent for a field hospital in engineers from the Army, President Obama plans to year, ranging from technol- vices department to oversee matically re-enrolled in Liberia. Navy and Marines “have meet with his national secu- ogy issues to clunky trans- the relaunch. their current plan as of Jan. Lt. Col. Jason Brown, workarounds and solutions rity advisers on Monday to lations that left some na- Insurers say one big chal- 1. But they will receive who was at the site near the for everything.” discuss the Ebola outbreak tive speakers puzzled. The lenge for next year will in- this year’s subsidy amount, airport in the capital Mon- The Ebola outbreak is and the administration’s administration struggled to volve millions of returning which could be lower than rovia, said work is supposed believed to have killed response. The Pentagon’s sign up Hispanics, the na- customers. It’s not really a what they’d be entitled to to begin Monday afternoon more than 3,400 people in spokesman said Friday that tion’s largest minority and technology issue, but a time for 2015. on the main structure of West Africa and has taken up to 4,000 U.S. troops more likely to be uninsured crunch that also coincides And that could mean the 25-bed clinic that will the biggest toll in Liberia. could be deployed to West than other ethnic groups. with the Thanksgiving and sticker shock over their new treat health care workers in- There aren’t enough beds Africa. This time, the website Christmas holidays. monthly premiums. fected with Ebola. It should in isolation units to keep up Navy Rear Adm. John designers translated “get Those returning custom- Officials downplayed be ready to accept patients with the hundreds who get Kirby said the military has ready” as preparase. It ers will have just one month those industry concerns on at the end of the month, sick each week. begun medical testing for should have been preparese - until Dec. 15- to go back Wednesday, saying many re- according to spokesman The U.S. has also prom- Ebola at two new labs in - with an “e” instead of an into their existing accounts turning customers will want Chuck Prichard at the U.S. ised to build 17 other Ebola Liberia. Kirby said that the “a.” The same mistake ap- and update their financial to shop around to make sure military’s Africa Command. treatment centers, which service members are not pears three times on the information. Acting by that their current plan is still the “Every time it rains it would have space for 100 going to treat patients and Spanish home page, which date will ensure that they best deal for them. slows things down,” said patients each. Work on at are not expected to come in is supposed to be a mirror- are getting the right amount And those returning cus- Brown, noting that con- least two of the clinics has contact with anyone who is image of HealthCare.gov. of financial assistance with tomers who miss the Dec. struction for the field hos- begun, Prichard said. infected. Such a prominent error can their premiums at the very 15 date will still have until pital was supposed to begin While the space is sorely There are about 230 U.S. unintentionally send a mes- start of the new plan year. the end of open enrollment Monday morning and has needed, some experts are troops deployed for the Eb- sage that the site was not It’s estimated that more on Feb. 15 to update their been pushed to the after- worried about who will staff ola mission now. About two designed to professional than 6 million of the 7.3 financial information. The noon. Military teams have them. The three hardest-hit dozen are in Senegal setting standards. million people who signed change would take effect also been slowed by equip- countries of Liberia, Guinea up a transportation center HealthCare.gov is the up under President Barack March 1, and in the mean- ment that’s broken down - and Sierra Leone had too and the rest are in Liberia. online portal to subsidized Obama’s health law are re- time they might have to pay including the steering on a few doctors and nurses to DiLorenzo reported from private health insurance for ceiving subsidies, which more. road grader - or mix-ups in begin with, and a tremen- Dakar, Senegal. OPINION

www.mississippilink.com October 9 - 15, 2014 THE mississippi link • 11 Ebola won’t block my Jordan Davis’ killer Ask Alma Alma Gill return to the Motherland NNPA Advise Columnist Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 By Jineea Butler to be jailed for life Until this Ebola virus is con- NNPA Columnist years, including? various roles at USA Today, Newsday tained, we will all live in fear By Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. In this instance, Ron Davis’ and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysas- Is it me or does it and do everything possible not NNPA Columnist prayers were answered force- [email protected]. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask seem like the ‘pow- to come in contact with someone Justice for fully. Hopefully, this will set Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma. ers that be’ are try- who is infected. But who is most 17-year-old Jor- a precedent for other juries ing to have an Ebola likely to be infected? You are dan Davis, who throughout the United States virus scare in the right! was murdered in clear cases of racial violence Want back in! United States? Dr. David Nabaro told RT News by Michael against black Americans. With all our technology, body that Ebola poses a worse threat to Dunn in Jack- Immediately after the verdict Dear Alma, Oh, oh, watch out! Luther, scans at the airport, top-flight doc- humanity than HIV or SARS. sonville, Fla., on was announced, Al Sharpton I’ve come to my senses and Gerald, somebody help me, tors, etc., how did someone get in “I can remember in Africa early November 23, 2012 - in a dis- stated, “The conviction of Mi- want to be back in the relation- I’m giving myself the vapors. the country by lying on his ques- on in HIV thinking, ‘this is an pute over loud music - has not chael Dunn of first degree mur- ship I just left for no good rea- LMBO! tionnaire and then accidentally re- unspeakably awful situation, but come without a struggle. der vindicates the committed son. But I’m afraid my ex, who Seriously tho, I think you’re leased from the hospital while still it will not decimate the popula- A jury in Florida’s Duval work of the parents of Jordan is very concerned with self-re- bored, lonely, reminiscing carrying this deadly virus? tion’…, though we still lost mil- County Court recently found Davis and all of us, who de- spect, will not allow herself to down memory lane. Stop it; The CDC is monitoring 100 lions. Dunn guilty of first degree mur- spite setbacks still tried to get forgive me and get back with leave that girl alone. You can’t people in Dallas who may have “I watch this and I think it is der in the tragic, fatal shooting the courts to deal with issues me. unbreak her heart. come in contact with the Liberian much nastier than HIV. I remem- of Davis. like this…. How do I show that I’m pre- TBT Coconut Chuck, I’m not national Thomas Eric Duncan. I ber working on SARS and being Of course, millions of people “Verdicts like this tell us pared to do whatever it takes, buying you broke up for no rea- thought I lived in the greatest scared, but this is much worse welcomed the news of Dunn’s even though the road is long until she feels comfortable tak- son; there’s “always” a reason. country in the world. How could than SARS. It is just spreading conviction in what was a re- and rough, we cannot be de- ing me back? Let’s keep it real. You may not this happen? faster and faster and faster,” he trial on the first degree murder terred.” Looking for help… be ready to deal with the truth, I hate to think that anyone told the paper. charge. Yet, we join with Lucia We agree and will not rest but there was a reason or two or would want to spread this vi- So now my African brother McBath and Ron Davis, the until justice is done in all of the Dear “Want Back In,” three. rus. But living in America, I’ve goes under scrutiny because parents of Jordan Davis, in the cases where equal justice is de- I’d suggest you start a list of She wasn’t the one back learned to scratch the surface to he has come into America and call for continued vigilance and manded. “baby, baby please” love songs then, and she isn’t the one now, see what is really underneath. cracked the code to the American activism to ensure the living Since jurors are selected to be played outside her win- which is why you could walk I’ve allowed myself to believe Dream. They are driving cabs, memory of Jordan Davis. from a list of registered voters, dow. LOL. away. Keep paddling past this the age-old myth that doing busi- they own nice restaurants, and Advancing the ongoing there is a direct link between “Aint Too Proud to Beg” by premature pause in your sea of ness with Africa was not possible they do the tours in Times Square. movement for freedom, justice voting and obtaining justice. the Temptations comes to mind, loneliness. I promise, you won’t because the African leaders were They are building their own and equality for black Ameri- We need to increase voter but that might be a little too old be there long, if you focus on constantly at war with one another little ‘Africas’ throughout the cans and all people is a neces- registration and turnout in school for you. Ahh, how about your future. and had no desire to do business country. An outbreak in America sary step to solidify the legacy Duval County, throughout the Brian McKnight’s “Back at Alma with African Americans. will ruin trade relations and direct of Jordan Davis and all those state of Florida and everywhere One?” That’s a good one. But for the past few years, I business. who have been unjustly killed in the nation. The demand for have been seeing an effort from At the Congressional Black by the soiled brutal hands of equal justice requires equal the African presidents and of- Caucus Foundation’s 44th Annual racial injustice. participation in the politics, ficials to visit America more fre- Legislative Conference, Rep. She- Dunn, 47, now faces a life economics and social structures quently. They came dripped in lia Jackson Lee (D-Texas) hosted sentence in prison without pos- and institutions of society. Playing the their infamous 18 karat yellow a session on “How America and sibility of parole. But an endur- Rep. Corrine Brown (D - gold and fancy garbs with their Africa can Create a Virtual Pipe- ing justice in this case means Fla.) from Jacksonville con- ‘dead boyfriend’ card entourages talking import and ex- line for Job Creation.” This is more than the perpetrator being tinues to be a freedom-fighting port business with African Ameri- what we want, right? sent to prison for life. champion for the protection of Dear Alma, Dear “Playing the Dead Boy- can leaders such as Jesse Jackson. The governor of Akwa Ibom Racial profiling and racially- the “Voting Rights Act,” par- When I lost my boyfriend of friend Card,” I haven’t quite been able to State, Nigeria, Chief Godwill motivated violence are on a ticularly in Florida and in other six years to cancer last year, I I’m so sorry, Sweetheart. I can figure out how I can begin doing Akpabio presented a 17 x 22, 43- steady rise across America. We states that have a history of thought: I’m done. No dating. totally identify with what you’re business with Africa, but I am page full color magazine detailing need to continue to demand an voter suppression. No more men. I was just going to feeling. As I’ve mentioned be- definitely intrigued by the oppor- all the opportunities in his country end to so-called “Stand Your One form of injustice feeds throw myself into my work and fore, I too occupy a room at the tunity. It’s got me thinking about that have opened in the last seven Ground” permissive gun-use other forms of injustice. Thus, my only child. “Grief Hotel for the Heartbroken” visiting and figuring out what type years. laws as well as an end to all the activism around the case After that, I started hanging out with no intention of ever check- of exchange the Hip Hop Union Jesse Jackson pointed out the forms of racial profiling. of Jordan Davis should con- with someone I’ve been friends ing out. will be able to do with the conti- planes that fly the same distance Jordan’s mother, Lucia Mc- tinue at the voting booth and in with for more than 20 years. We But as I’m writing this, I need nent. from America to Europe are dou- Bath, stated, “We’re very all places where decisions are had talked pretty much all year to check myself. Is this the best And just as I begin to think bled the ticket price when travel- grateful that justice has been made about the quality of life while my boyfriend battled his advice we could share with each about possibilities in doing busi- ing America to Africa. served, not only for Jordan, but in our communities. illness and my friend was ultra- other? Honestly, no. You and I ness with Africa and finally go- Why are these hurdles in the justice for Trayvon and justice Jordan’s parents concluded, supportive during the darkest of can do better. ing to my home, the Ebola virus way of me going home? Why not for all the nameless faces and “We know that Jordan’s life days. That’s what my 92-year-old dominates the news! just provide the aid and wipe out children and people who will and legacy will live on for oth- Sometimes, he would just Aunt Bernice would say. She What does the Ebola outbreak the Ebola virus, like we are doing never have a voice.” ers. We will live for justice. We listen and other times he would calls me regularly to remind me do to us mentally? It makes us ISIS? The parents of Jordan Da- will fight for freedom. Yes, like make me laugh or otherwise mo- that my mother, father and sister naturally fear what can hurt us. It’s because Africa is the land vis, like the parents of Trayvon we will never forget Emmett tivate me to get out of my funk. would insist that I continue to live The objective becomes not to that is filled with milk and honey. Martin and the parents of Mi- Till, we will never forget Tray- He’s funny, smart and very blunt my best life yet. When I hear her come in contact with anyone who But it’s time to reconnect. We chael Brown, have shown great von Martin nor Jordan Davis. most days. words, I know she’s right. The may have this virus. That should finally can use what we have courage and steadfastness of “Our long struggle for equal- He and I dated WAY back in hard part is translating it to my be easy - the virus has only been learned to advance the infrastruc- faith in their persistent activ- ity, justice and freedom will the day in our 20s. But he was too heart. found in Africa. ture in our homeland. ism and leadership in the na- continue in their names and in serious for me and I had to end it. So please, honey, for the sake What we must remember is One of Cheif Godwill’s en- tional and global demands for their spirits.” It hurt to leave him, but I knew of your loved ones, move toward there are many Africans who have tourage said, “It is time to come equal justice. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. is the I wasn’t ready for a commitment soothing your soul. I don’t think populated and are beginning to home.” I agree. Ron Davis emphasized, “I president and CEO of the Na- yet. you need to choose between the do big business within the United Jineea Butler, founder of the wanted Jacksonville to be a tional Newspaper Publishers Now in the present day, he has two options you mentioned. Con- States. Social Services of Hip Hop and shining example that you can Association (NNPA) and can had to witness my sensitivity and tinue to have a relationship with In New York, there are approxi- the Hip Hop Union, is a Hip have a jury made up of mostly be reached for national ad- sometimes fears about death, dy- your longtime friend; you two mately 73,000 Africans, many of Hop analyst who investigates the white people, white men, and vertisement sales and partner- ing and cancer. I seem to see it have history. whom travel back and forth to trends and behaviors of the com- be an example to the rest of the ship proposals at: dr.bchavis@ everywhere after losing not only Offer him who you are, that’s West Africa. In Washington, there munity and delivers programming world to stop the discrimina- nnpa.org. For lectures and oth- my boyfriend but my best friend all you can do. Friends sometimes are at least 80,000 Africans. And that solves the Hip Hop dilemma. tory practices. Stop where we er professional consultations, - both at 46 last year. get frustrated when they want us as of 2007, there are about 20,000 Reach her at [email protected] have to look at juries and say visit http://drbenjaminfchavis- Yes, he has been patient. But to be better, and that seems to be Africans in Dallas. or Tweet her at @flygirlladyjay what the makeup of juries are.” jr.wix.com/drbfc now he says he’s had enough of what he’s asking for. But cut him me “playing the dead boyfriend some slack. If he has had enough, card.” He says I have to toughen he will move on or continue to ac- up and stop being so sensitive, or cept you, true blue. else we won’t have a relationship. And yes again, continue to Countering voter suppression moves What do I do? Seek more ther- seek the therapy you need for as By Julianne Malveaux junction against North Carolina, a suppressed or stolen 2016 presi- not ‘lame’ but paralyzed - if the Re- apy to vent to a professional with long as it’s necessary. There are NNPA Columnist again making voting more difficult. dential election. publicans hold both the House and my grief and not talk to him about no deadlines or expiration dates The Supreme When the Voting Rights Act was The stakes are high, both now the Senate. my feelings? Or leave him alone when it comes to living through Court recently attacked, too many tuned out and and in 2016 Presently, Democrats Obama’s only powers, then, will and just grieve and go about my the death of a loved one. blocked an appeals turned off from the details, though hold the Senate, and provide at be the executive order and the veto. business? court ruling which leaders such as Barbara Arnwine of least some help to President Barack It is unlikely that the minimum What do I do? - Alma would have re- the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Obama on issues of political and wage will be adjusted upward, or stored seven days Rights Under Law warned that we economic fairness. that other economic fairness matters In Ohio, where a week of early poll taxes, and literacy tests as his- of voting in Ohio. would begin to feel the effects of It is very possible that Repub- will be addressed, if Congress is a voting has now been eliminated, torical barriers to the vote. Now, we In just three sentences, the court this legal setback with various forms licans will take the Senate; it is a Republican stronghold. Nina Turner, a charismatic African see a reduction in voter flexibility, reduced voting access for tens of of voter suppression. foregone conclusion if people don’t Lots of pro-democracy organi- American state legislator with her with more ID requirements, fewer thousands of Ohioans, in yet another The Lawyers’ Committee devel- vote this year. Republicans now zations are working to get out the efforts clearly focused on justice, is early voting days, and stricter rules effort to suppress the vote. oped a “map of shame” to show the hold the House of Representatives; vote for the 2014 elections, with lo- a candidate for Secretary of State. about voter registration. In North Carolina, the appeals many states that had curtailed ballot their presence in the House is likely cal and state office as important as Her election would be an anti- Still, those who would suppress court granted an injunction to re- access. Either more ID has been re- to increase without a strong vote on federal office. Secretaries of state, dote to voter suppression efforts in the vote can do so only if we al- store same day registration and out quired, the days and times of voting November 4 (and in the weeks be- for example, are the chief elections Ohio and an inspiration for those low it by failing to vote. There are of precinct voting. It didn’t strike have been changed, the number of fore with early voting). officers for their state. who cherish election fairness. Imag- too many important elections to be down early voting restrictions be- polling places has been reduced, or Obama’s effectiveness has been As such, they have significant ine how different voting conditions decided, like Nina Turner’s in Ohio, cause of time constraints, but did other barriers have been introduced weakened by the John Boehner power around the mechanics of vot- would be if in states like North Car- for voters to stay home. acknowledge that reducing early to curtail voter access. Congress that has thwarted him at ing. They can decide to open more olina, Florida, and other “stars” on Julianne Malveaux is a Wash- voting is a way to suppress the vote. Those who would suppress the every turn. Although these last two polling places, to have more (or the Map of Shame had progressive ington, D.C.-based economist and If the North Carolina case goes vote in 2014 have put those who years of the Obama presidency are fewer) voting machines available, Secretaries of State. writer. She is President Emerita before the Supreme Court, the Su- advocate ballot fairness on notice. lame duck years, where little is and to manage the details of voter Voter suppression is not new. of Bennett College for Women in preme Court is likely to lift the in- This year marks the first step toward likely to get done, the duck will be registration. We’ve seen grandfather clauses, Greensboro, N.C.

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By Daphne Higgins The verses that identify this Religion Editor day as a day of reverence comes Proverbs, the ultimate life coach - Part VI In case you are from Hebrews 13:7, which reads: not aware, the (Hebrews 13:7) “Appreciate your By Rev. Leon Collier is to humans. One thing we must keep tive. Learn to be content month of October pastoral leaders who gave you the Special to The Mississippi Link I took a happiness test and in mind is all money is not within yourself, because you is National Clergy Word of God. Take a good look In this the results indicated that I good money and all promo- can’t keep the stuff you have Month. The des- at the way they live, and let their week’s study am happy. I noticed that it tions are not good promo- forever anyway. So, you may ignation of such a faithfulness instruct you, as well of “Proverbs, also said that if there are ar- tions if it’s not God’s will. A as well learn to be happy month was creat- as their truthfulness” and the pas- the ultimate eas in my life that I want to man applied for an evening without it. ed to pay tribute to the ones God sage from I Thessalonians 5 12 - life coach,” change to increase my happi- shift position and got the One scholar said, “It re- has placed to lead and/or help 13 reads: “And now, friends, we we will begin ness there were some avail- job and before long his wife quires little of this world’s lead your house of worship. ask you to honor those leaders with a state- able resources. Well, I didn’t complained that they spent goods to satisfy a man who During the entire month of Oc- who work so hard for you, who ment from Dr. Roy Zuck who investigate those resources little time together because feels himself to be a citi- tober, many churches recognize have been given the responsibil- said, “If we observe and fol- because I have the word of she worked during the day. zen of another country, and their pastors and ministers who ity of urging and guiding you low God’s principles of wis- God which tells me that if I Eventually it caused serious knows that this world is not sit in the pulpit through some along in your obedience. Over- dom…life functions as God do what God says then it be- problems in their marriage his rest.” (ACC) This world means of appreciation because of whelm them with appreciation intended it.” When we are comes His responsibility to and now they are separated. is not my home and this is their dedication to the congrega- and love.” obedient to God’s word, hap- make sure I am happy. Too often people are quick not my stuff down here but tion; the tireless hours that they We all should keep our clergy piness comes as a byproduct. According to one source, to jump at opportunities just I have a mansion not made give in service and the comfort lifted up in prayer, whether we Proverbs 3:13a, “Happy is happiness is a mental or because doors open but we with hands in paradise. that they help to provide to all choose a public program, a one the man that finds wisdom...” emotional state of well-being must learn to pray because Philippians 4:11b says, within their houses of worship on one moment with our clergy, Proverbs 3:18b, “…happy characterized by positive or all opportunities are not good “…I have learned, in whatev- and those seeking to learn more or a silent prayer. is everyone who keeps her pleasant emotions ranging opportunities. Don’t always er state I am, to be content.” about their spiritual father as they To all members of the clergy, (wisdom).” from contentment to intense jump at opportunities just One scholar said Paul meant search for a church home. This I am sure that I speak for church Proverbs 29:18, “…Where joy. Some people chase after because you see more. There that “He was so satisfied with annual observance is a means for members everywhere when I there is no vision the people money and material things are many people who made the wise foresight and good- congregations to say “thank you” say “thank you” for not being perish, he who keeps the law to make themselves happy, un-prayerful decisions and ness of God, that he knew and to encourage their clergy to ashamed to share your love for will be happy.” but the Bible teaches us that are living in regret today. whatever God determined continue the work of the Lord. God and His goodness that is en- The Hebrew word vision those who chase after money Proverbs 15:16, “Better is was best; and therefore he This year the official date set joyed throughout your family of means a sight, a dream, a find many sorrows rather a little with the fear of the was perfectly content that aside for the 2014 Clergy Ap- worshippers. Sharing your mes- revelation or oracle. A rev- than happiness. 1 Timothy Lord than great treasure with God should govern the world preciation Day observance is sages of deliverance is the great- elation is a vision of divine 6:10, “For the love of money trouble.” Being a billion- in that way which seems best October 12, which follows the est gift that you can give to us truth. Bible scholars interpret is a root of all evil: and some aire with many troubles is a to his godly wisdom.” (ACC) tradition of the date being on the during any season. revelation within the context who craved it have turned miserable life, but Solomon There is a quote that says, second Sunday of the month. But The Mississippi Link, a mes- of the Book of Proverbs as away from the faith, and said if you are poor but you “A contented mind is a con- regardless of the date, tributes can senger for news in and around the the wisdom of God. been wounded with many have the fear of the Lord then tinual feast!” When you are take place at any time during the state of Mississippi, would like The Hebrew word for per- sorrows.” that’s better than being rich content in all circumstances month and observances may vary. to serve as the personal messen- ish (para, paw-rah) means to Proverbs 28:22 says, “He and depressed. One writer you experience a sufficient Some churches have chosen ger to all who would like to share loosen, to uncover, or to ex- who always desires wealth said, “…where the fear of amount of peace and joy. to host a recognition program, your messages of good news and pose. So, if we do not follow goes running after money, God is, there is contentment This contentment is best re- some give special acknowledge- the news of your place of worship God’s divine revelation (His and does not know that pov- of spirit.” (ACC) To fear the flected not when the bless- ments during a particular service, and visit. word-His wisdom) we will erty will come upon him.” Lord is to have more of Him ings are flowing, but it shows and some present tokens of love As always, we ask that you let expose ourselves to potential One writer said, “The greedy which means you want less of more clearly in your darkest throughout the month. There are us help you to communicate the ruin. But notice how Prov- person who uses unjust the worldly goods. The fear hours. also congregations that may not good news of our Lord. Isaiah erbs 29:18 ends: “…he who means to increase his estate of the Lord gives you peace Rev. Leon Collier is the do anything with the exception 52:7a reads, “What a beautiful keeps the law will be happy.” is on the highway to poverty of mind and comfort in what pastor of Makarios Wor- of members verbalizing their love sight it is to see messengers com- Life coaches not only help and ruin.” Chasing money, you already have no matter ship Center, 464 Church and appreciation for their pastor. ing with good news!” their clients when it comes material things and power is how small. I heard it said that Rd., Madison. Residents of Please note that because there is The King James Version of to career decisions, relation- not going to make you happy, happiness is not getting what Madison, he and wife, Min- no formal program/presentation Isaiah 52:7b reads, “Your God ships, parenting, and finan- but you are sure to find sor- you want, but rather wanting ister Yolanda; are the proud for the clergy of that particular reigns.” His presence is every- cial management, but they row, emptiness, and disap- what you already have. parents of three daughters. house of worship, it does not where and so should the news of also help their clients find pointment. With this in mind 1 Timothy 6:6-7, “Now He received degrees from mean that the appreciation of His love for all of His children. meaning and happiness. No let’s look at some things in godliness with contentment Criswell College in Dallas; their clergy is not there. The Mississippi Link, a mes- matter how much success we Proverbs that can help us live is great gain. For we brought Southern Methodist Uni- Praying for pastors is one way senger for news in and around the may achieve in the final anal- happy and content lives. nothing into this world, and it versity - Perkins School of of expressing love. state of Mississippi, would like ysis, we desire happiness. Proverbs listed some in- is certain we can carry noth- Theology; and a Masters A few selected verses to use as to not only share your news but According to Wikipedia, stances when it is better to ing out.” The Greek word for of Divinity from Memphis reference include: 1) Ephesians all who would like to tell others “Happiness is of such fun- have little rather than much. contentment means self-suf- Theological Seminary. A 3:8 - God, thank you for pastors about the Lord’s goodness and damental importance to the Proverbs 15:16, “Better is ficient. In other words, your pastor for 23 years, Collier who answer your call to preach about their places of worship and human condition that “life, a little with the fear of the heart is content within so you serves as a volunteer chap- the unsearchable riches of Christ; even those religious institutions liberty and the pursuit of Lord than great treasure with don’t have to have things lain for various law enforce- 2) Psalms 23: 3 - 6: God, guide that are visited. happiness” were deemed trouble.” outside of you to make you ment agencies in the metro pastors in the paths of righteous- Contact Daphne M. Higgins to be unalienable (can’t be Proverbs 15:17, “Better is happy. If you couple holiness area and for the Mississippi ness. May goodness and mercy at [email protected]. taken away) rights by the a plate of vegetables where with contentment (peace of Governor’s Mansion. He follow them always, and 3) 1 Fax 601-896-0091 or mail your United States Declaration of love is rather than a big fat mind) it is considered great may be reached by calling Samuel 25:6: God, we pray for information to The Mississippi Independence.” This reflects juicy steak dinner in a room riches. 1 Timothy 1:7 helps 601.260.3016, 601.855.7898 the spiritual, emotional and phys- Link, 2659 Livingston Road, just how important happiness filled with hate.” you keep things in perspec- or e-mail [email protected]. ical wellbeing of pastors. Jackson, MS 39213.

Holy City International Empowerment Ministries, 251 Kearney Park Rd., Flora, recently hosted the appreciation service for their pastor, R ei g nin g A nn o u n c emen t s Bishop Dr. Stanley Cavett Sr. and wife Stephanie Cavett. The guest speaker for this event was Bishop Dr. James Laird, Wayside Church of Deliverance of Clinton. For more information call 601.879.3999. College Hill M. B. Church, 1400 Florence Ave., Jackson, members will celebrate their pastor’s fourth anniversary on Sunday, October 12, with Sunday School at 8:30 a.m. and one worship service at 10 a.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Quinton Chad Foster of Buffalo, New York. For more information call 601.355.2670. Rev. Michael T. Williams is pastor.

Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Jackson, annual fall revival will take place Monday – Wednesday, October 13 – 15, at 7 p.m. nightly. The church’s month of special events will culminate on Friday, October 31, beginning at 6 p.m. with the annual family fun night at Shepherd’s Park Gym, near Jackson State Uni- versity. Rev. John A. Wicks Jr. is the pastor.

World Overcomers Ministries Church, 444 Pebble Creek Dr., Madison, will host End Time Prophetic training Wednesday through Friday, October 22 – 24, at 7 p.m. For more information, call 601.853.7770 or visit woministires.org. The pastor is Leyonn Armstrong The honorees: Bishop Stanley Cavett Sr. and First Lady Stephanie Cavett The MS Baptist Seminary of Jackson, 3160 J. R. Lynch St., Jackson, will host part II of its seminars for pastors and church leaders October 24-25, (6 p.m. – 8 p.m., on Friday and 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., on Sat- urday) at its location. The seminar will explore the role of church leadership and management including budgeting, facilities management and policies and procedures as well as management and growth of ministries. Certificates of Attendance and CEU’s will be offered. For more information, please call 769- 233-8089 or visit the website at gmbsc.org.

New Jerusalem Church, Jackson, will host its friends and family day at all three locations on Sunday, October 26. Services at the north campus, 5708 Old Canton Rd., will take place at 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Services at the south campus, 1285 Raymond Rd., will take place at 9 a.m. and noon. Services at the mid-town campus, 1110 Noel Street, will take place at 10:30 a.m. For more information call Those in attendance enjoying the wonderful songs of praise and a 601.371.6772 or e-mail [email protected]. Rev. Dwayne K. Pickett Sr. is the pastor. powerful word from God’s messenger.

www.mississippilink.com October 9 - 15, 2014 THE mississippi link • 13 Snares that Satan has set - Part III preser v e d By Pastor Simeon R. Green III get glory and honor for winning the Church of God is truly the We ought to live in such a way Surviving a storm of Special to The Mississippi Link many souls to Christ?” If using Church of God. A building with that others can say, “He or she is When you were me to influence someone else to a sign that has the name Church a genuine child of God.” That is faithlessness growing up, was come to Jesus, that is God work- of God written on it does not the reason we are here. There are anybody in your ing through me, and He should mean that the people who meet many perils, persecutions, tribu- By Shewanda Riley days of each other: the dishwasher Columnist school an instiga- receive all the honor and the there are really the Church. The lations, and distractions along stopped working in the middle of a tor, someone who glory. Church of God is not a set of the way of life. You are either Like most wash cycle leaving the dishes half always wanted God wants everyone, even the rules, creeds or doctrines. The going to let those things distract great mountain washed and resting in a pool of to start a fight? hard-headed people to hear the Church of God preaches and you or put them in God’s hands top faith-em- water, the living room lamp blew Perhaps he would tell you what Gospel so that they can at least teaches Bible doctrines. and leave them there. powering expe- a light and half the light bulb got so-and-so said about you. He did have the opportunity to hear What make the Church of God Second Corinthians 4:3 says, riences, there is stuck when I attempted to replace not want to get in any fights, but about Jesus. It takes God to show is the people who have separated “But if our Gospel be hid, it is usually a season it and even in the midst of all this, he wanted to see others fight. us where to go and what to say. themselves from the world and hid to them that are lost.” Child of faith-trying I experienced a brief electrical The devil is an instigator. He Matthew 13:7 says, “And follow Christ, and they are obey- of God, since God has saved you experiences that follows. We sur- blackout at home. tries to keep things stirred up. If some (seed) fell among thorns; ing the Word of God and the and given you this great salva- vive storms like getting fired, find- Had these things happened your mind is made up that you and the thorns sprung up, and Spirit of God. If people are not tion, you need to share it with ing out our spouse or significant about 15 years earlier, I probably are going to go through and be choked them (other things were doing those things, they are not a others. If you do not share the other has betrayed us or a bad di- would have been anxious. What, what God wants you to be, there allowed to come in and hinder part of the Church of God. Young Gospel, people will be lost. agnosis from the doctor. Yet, we if anything, was God trying to will be a difference in the level the growth of the Word in the people need to understand that Can you see the devil’s plan end up nearly drowning in the sea tell me? Had I opened the door to of discouragement that you feel heart): (v8) But other (seed) they are not in the Church of God to get you carried away with the of faithlessness that often follows these calamities through sin and around people. fell into good ground (receptive because their parents are saved. cares of this world and to bring these storms. In fact, it is in those was now reaping the harvest in You may say that you want re- ground), and brought forth fruit, The Apostle Paul told Timo- persecution and tribulations seasons of going through the val- my electrical life? One thing I real- vival, but are you willing to go some an hundredfold, some six- thy that he wanted him to be an upon you? If you do not become ley that our faith is tried the most. ized based on my response is that through what it takes to have real tyfold, some thirtyfold.” (Read example of the believers. Folks rooted, instead of helping oth- If we trust God while we walk I did a much better job at keeping revival? As you please God, He John 15:1-8) should be able to look at your ers, you will be the one who is in through the valley, we develop the my focus, a key factor in keeping can use you to reach out to other We have many examples in the life and say, “That person exem- need of help. spiritual stamina that increases our faith. My focus remained on God folks, one at a time. Your desire Word of God of how we should plifies what the Church of God is Rev. Simeon R. Green III is faith. and the promises in His word. should be to find an honest-heart- live. People need to go back all about.” pastor of Joynes Road Church How do you survive the storm’s Hebrews 11:6 says, “And without ed person who will get saved and to the Book of Acts and study On the other hand, if you are of God, 31 Joynes Road, Hamp- aftermath? Do you adopt the bold- faith, it is impossible to please God be on fire for God. Then he can the messages that the Apostles always murmuring, complaining ton VA 23669. He is married to ness of Peter, start out walking on because anyone who comes to him get someone else to be saved and preached, the effects of the mes- and cannot get along with folks Velma L. Green. He honorably water, then take your eyes off Je- must believe that he exists and that be on fire for God, and then he sages, and how those Saints lived or your spouse, people will not served in the U.S. Army for 20 sus and panic when you feel your- he rewards those who earnestly can reach one more person. their lives. Also, they need to be able to see the true Church. years. Rev. Green is a member self drowning? Some of us may be seek him.” I want to take souls from the know how the Saints suffered Child of God, you need to bring of the National Association of even bolder and decide to ride the Reflecting back, I realize that devil one at a time. I want to and how they stood for God. your flesh into subjection to the Evangelism Church of God, An- waves of doubt, despair, and con- there was also a bigger spiritual brighten the community where I They need to review how Will of God so that no matter derson, Ind. He serves as chair- fusion and fear that often follow lesson in this: the sudden loses of worship and where I live. Some- the Church of God was started. what is going on in your life, you man of the Southeastern Associ- a storm because we don’t know power were similar to when a ma- one may ask, “Don’t you want to Not everything that says it is can rightfully represent God. ation of The Church of God, Inc. what better to do. Like spiritual jor life-altering experience causes surfboarders, we try our best to us to lose our faith-focus. Just like ride on top of those waves. Nev- some optical vision exams test our ertheless, like all good surfers, we depth of vision, we have to focus may have one or two times that through the eyes of faith on what The Top 10 Gospel Songs from the Billboard we wipeout and find ourselves appears farthest from us and not engulfed by the waves. We don’t the things that are closest and dis- realize that God has given us pow- tract us. er through our faith to make the Shewanda Riley is the author Gospel Charts for the week of October 9 storm waves calm down. of the Essence best-seller “Love A few years ago, I had one of Hangover: Moving From Pain those weeks where a mini storm to Purpose after a Relationship SONGS ARTISTS ALBUM occurred in my home all related Ends.” She can be reached at love- to an area of my life where I’m the [email protected], at www.she- College Hill Missionary Baptist Church weakest: mechanical problems. wandariley.com or www.anointed- 1. All I Need Is You Lecrae The following happened within authorsontour.com B IBLE B ASED •C HRIST C ENTERED • H OLY S PIRIT L ED 2. Say Yes Since 1907 Michelle Williams Featuring Beyonce and Kelly Rowland SUNDAY: Worship Services 3. Every Praise Hezekiah Walker 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 4. Beautiful Day Jamie Grace Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 5. Amazing Ricky Dillard & New G 1600 Florence Avenue MONDAY: Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. 6. Nuthin Jackson, MS Lecrae 39204 7. Sweet Victory Ph: 601-355-2670 Trip Lee FeaturingWEDNESDAY: Dimitri McDowellPrayer Service & Leah 6:30 Smith p.m. Fax: 601-355-0760 Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00 p.m. 8. Say I Won’t Lecrae Featuring Andy Mineo 9. Messengers www.collegehillchurch.org Lecrae Featuring for KING & COUNTRY • [email protected] Shekinah Glory 10. Shweet Trip LEe Baptist Church To listen to snippets of these songs, please visit billboard.com/charts/gospel-song “Shining the Radiant Light of His Glory”

Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master WEEKLYACTIVITIES NewSunday Bethel9:30 a.m.MissionaryFulfillment H ourBaptist (Sunday School)Church Pastor, Dr. F. R. Lenoir 11:00 a.m. MorningSunday Worship School Service - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Time & Bible Study Live Radio Broadcast Thursday6:30 p.m. AWOADdult Choir AM 1300 Rehearsal - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. Youth & Young Adult Choir Rehearsal 1750 Sunday Bishop Ronnie C. Crudup, Sr. www.nhcms.org Please join us in any or all of these activities. You are WELCOME! Worship Services 1770 Ellis Avenue • Jackson, MS 39204 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. OFFICE. 601-371-1427 • FAX. 601-371-8282 485 W. Northside Drive“A Church • Jackson, Preparing MS for a Sunday School 9:30 a.m. www.newhorizonchurchms.org 601-981-4979 • Bro. KarlHome E Not Twyner, Built by pastor Man” New Bethel M. B. Church • 450 Culberston Ave. • Jackson, MS 39209 601-969-3481/969-3482 • Fax # 601-969-1957 • E-Mail: [email protected] Monday S U N D A Y 9:00 a.m. - Worship Services Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. W E D N E S D A Y Holy Temple M.B. Church Wednesday Michael T. Williams 7:00 p.m. - Bible Class Holy Temple M.B. Church 5077 Cabaniss Circle - Jackson, MS 39209 Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. Pastor T V B R O A D C A S T (601) 922-6588; [email protected] Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00p.m. 8:00 a.m. - Channel 14 (Comcast) Sunday School - 8 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 9:30 a.m. Prayer Everyday: 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT:

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EMPLOYMENT LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

HELP WANTED – PROFESSIONAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NOTICE TO BIDDERS City of Jackson Associate Producer/Director – MPB is seeking an Associate Producer/Direc- PBV-09252014 – Section 8 Project-Based Vouchers Jackson, Mississippi tor to assist in the production of broadcast and new media programming. Po- sition requires familiarity in directing, producing, writing, lighting, small format The Mississippi Regional Housing Authority, No. VI (MRHA VI) announc- Sealed, signed bids are invited and will be received by the City of Jack- video, editing and graphic arts. The incumbent will assist producers and direc- es the availability of 20 Section 8 Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs) for son, Mississippi, until 3:30 P.M. in the City Clerk’s Office of Jackson, the tors and must make mature judgments and exhibit leadership potential for the the City of Tchula (Holmes County), Mississippi for existing multi-family bid must be stamped in by 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, November 04, 2014, at assimilation of all details of the total production package, and must operate as housing only. which time said bids will be publicly opened at the City Hall located at a creative force within a team of production personnel. Salary: $25,043.90 For 219 South President Street (City Council Chambers) in City Hall for the complete job description go to www.mpbonline.org. Submit: SUBMIT: Appli- RFP packages may be requested by e-mailing: [email protected]. Re- following: cants may apply online through the Mississippi State Personnel Board or mail quests should include contact information, including a valid return e-mail the State of MS application to Mississippi Public Broadcasting, Attn: Human address. The RFP package is in digital format (Microsoft Word Docu- 09649-110414 36 Months of Providing Umpires, Referees & Other Resources, 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS 39211 received by October ment), which is fillable. Various Sport Officials 22, 2014. MPB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The deadline for all completed RFPs is October 31, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. BIDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT WWW.JACKSONMS.GOV G. Stevens , (CT). Neither facsimiles nor e-mails will be accepted. Respondents shall Personnel Officer I return one original and three hard copies by the deadline. Completed The above must comply with the City’s specifications. Copies of proposal RFPs should be mailed or delivered to: Mississippi Regional Housing forms can be obtained from the Purchasing Division, 200 South President 10/9/2014 Authority, No. VI, 2180 Terry Rd., Jackson, MS 39204. No RFPs will be Street, Room 604, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Copies of accepted after the deadline. bid specifications are filed with the City Clerk for public record in accor- dance with House Bill No 999, 1986 Regular Session of the Mississippi EMPLOYMENT MRHA VI reserves the right to cancel or re-issue this RFP; to modify the Legislature. selection criteria or the number of PBV vouchers available for award; REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION (RFQ) and to request amendments to qualifications after the expiration dead- The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in FOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES lines. MRHA VI also reserves the right to waive any informalities or mi- Public Purchasing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full nor irregularities if it serves its best interest to do so. and equal business opportunities for all persons doing business with the Mississippi Regional Housing Authority, No. VI (MRHA VI) hereby requests City. As a pre-condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offer shall proposals from qualified entities to partner with the Authority to construct new Mississippi Regional Housing Authority, VI submit a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan and/or rehabilitate existing housing, using a variety of funding sources and Dr. Hickman M. Johnson, PHM Application, with each bid submission, in accordance with the provisions financial arrangements, to expand the supply of affordable housing. The af- Executive Director set forth by authority of the City of Jackson’s EBO Ordinance. Failure to fordable housing project(s) may leverage low income housing tax credits (LI- comply with the City’s EBO Ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bid- HTC), housing choice vouchers, public housing funds, Federal Home Loan 10/2/2014, 10/9/2014, 10/16/2014 der or offer, from being awarded an eligible contract. For more informa- Bank affordable housing, USDA and HOME Funds. tion on the City’s EBO Program, please contact the Office of Economic Development at (601)960-1638. Copies of the EBO Ordinance, EBO Plan Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) may be obtained from: ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS Application and a copy of the EBO Program are available with the Office of Economic Development at 218 South President Street, Second Floor, Mrs. Katina Pace, Deputy Executive Director ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS: WASTE TIRE Jackson, Mississippi. Mississippi Regional Housing Authority VI COLLECTION, DISPOSAL, AND RECYCLING SERVICES 2180 Terry Road, Jackson, MS 39204 The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City also re- Phone: (601) 714-3960 The City of Jackson Is accepting two proposals (1) to supply all labor and equipment serves the right to waive any and all informalities in respect to any bid E-mail: [email protected] for the removal, transporting, processing, disposal, and recycling of tires from selected submitted. Bid awards will be made to the lowest and best bidder quoting waste tire abatement site(s) and from the City’s Solid Waste Facility, 68101-55 South the lowest net price in accordance with specifications. The award could Proposals must be submitted to MRHA VI at the above address, no later than, Frontage Road, Byram, MS 39272, and (2) to process tires collected. Three (3) sealed be according to the lowest cost per item; or to the lowest total cost for October 31, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. (CT). proposals must be submitted to the City Clerk’s office located at 219 South President all items; or to accept all or part of any proposal. Delivery time may be Street, Jackson, MS 39205 by 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21,2014. considered when evaluating the bid proposal. In those cases where it is 10/02/2014, 10/9/2014, 10/16/2014 known prior to advertising that the City’s intention is to award according to Specifications and proposal forms are on file and open to public inspection in the -De the lowest total cost for all items, or in some variation thereof, statements partment of Public Works, Solid Waste Division located at 200 South President Street to this affect will be included on the proposal form. Absence of such state- Suite 504, Jackson, MS 39205. One (I) copy of the specifications may be obtained from ment means the City will make that determination during the bid review. the Solid Waste Division at no cost. Additional copies are available for $25.00 each. Hellene Greer, CPPB, NPCA, Manager Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria: Purchasing Division (601) 960-1533 A. Evidence of ability to perform services in question in a cost efficient manner. B. Relevant experience of the company and individual personnel. 10/2/2014, 10/9/2014 C. Response to Information requested in this proposal. D. Evidence of ability to supply all labor and equipment for the removal, transportation, processing, disposal, and recycling of tires from selected waste tire abatementslte(s) ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS andfrom the City’s Landfill in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS: HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS E. Evidence of EPA and Mississippi compliance record. WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES F. Proper insurance G. Qualified staff The Environmental Service Center (ESC) serves as the only permanent drop-off site in the Jackson Metro area for the collection of household hazardous waste and The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in public con- services citizens in the tri counties (Hinds, Madison, and Rankin). Moreover, the City tracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal business op- of Jackson is accepting proposals to perform household hazardous waste collection portunity for all persons doing business with the City. As a precondition to selection, services which include proper handling, transporting, disposing of, and recycling of each contractor, bidder or offerer shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business household hazardous wastes. Three (3) original sealed proposals must be submitted Opportunity (EBO) Plan, with the bid submission, in accordance with the provision of to the City Clerk’s office located at 219 South President Street, Jackson, MS 39205 the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) ordinance. Failure to com- by 3:30 p.m. (central time) on Tuesday, October 21,2014. ply with the City’s ordinance shall disgualify a contractor, bidder, or offeror from be- ing awarded an eligible contract. For more information on the City ofJackson’s Equal Specifications and proposal forms are on file and open to public inspection in the Business Opportunity Program, please contact the Office of Economic Development Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division located at 200 South President at 601- 960-1055. Copies of the ordinance, EBO Plan Applications and a copy of the Street Suite 504, Jackson, MS 39205. One (1) copy of the specifications may be program are available at 200 South President Street, Room 223, Hood Building, Jack- obtained from the Solid Waste Division at no cost. Additional copies are available son, Mississippi. for $25.00 each.

The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson “) is committed to cultivating and Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria: ensuring the quality of life of ifs citizens, through various programs, employment, initia- tives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, corporations, and/or entities • Evidence of ability to perform services in question in a cost efficient manner. doing business within the City, as well as those who seek to contract with the City on • Relevant experience of the company and individual personnel. various projects and/or conduct business in the City to assist the City in achieving its • Response to information requested in the proposal. goal by strongly considering City residents for employment opportunities. • Evidence of ability to deliver safe handling, transportation, treatment, destruction and disposal of waste in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regu- The City cof Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with Title VI of the lations. Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 that all bidders will • Ability to implement waste management methods that include recycling and reuse, be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be energy recovery and conversion to none (or less) hazardous compounds in that discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in hierarchy. consideration for an award. • Evidence of EPA and Mississippi compliance record. • Evidence of proper insurance The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. • Pricing • Financial strength of company Kishia L. Powell Terry Williamson Gus McCoy • Qualified staff Public Works Director Legal Counsel Chief of Administration The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discriminatlon in public con- 10/2/2014, 10/9/2014 tracting. It Is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal business opportunity for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selec- tion, Satelliteeach contractor, bidder TV or offerer Difference shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan, with the bid submission, in accordance with the provision of the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) ordinance. Fail- ure to comply with the City’s ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder, or offerer from being awarded an eligible contract. For more information on the City of Jack- son’s Equal Business Opportunity Program, please contact the Office of Economic Development at 601-960-1055. Copies of the ordinance, EBO Plan Applications and a copy of the program are available at 200 South President Street. Room 223. Hood Building, Jackson. Mississippi.

The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson “) Is committed to cultivating and ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, employment, ini- tiatives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, corporations, and/or enti- ties doing business within the City, as well as those who seek lo contract with the City on various projects and/or conduct business in the City to assist the City in achieving its goal by strongly considering City residents for employment opportunities.

The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 that all bidders will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminatedPASS against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in consideration for an award.

The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

Kishia L. Powell Terry Williamson Gus McCoy Public Works Director Legal Counsel Chief of Administration

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PASS 3.556 x 6 48 Web Stop IRS Debt Stop IRS Debt 2x6 2x6 16 • the mississippi link October 9 - 15, 2014 www.mississippilink.com Arizona, Ole Miss, Miss Mississippi football takes ST, TCU back in spotlight over Sports Illustrated cover By Ralph D. Russo sippi State became the third team STANFORD 45-21. The Mississippi Link Newswire AP College Football Writer (SMU in 1947 and Georgia Tech in MARQUEE MATCHUPS For the first time in the Last week, Arizona, Mississippi, 1959) to reach No. 3 after just three No. 2 Auburn (minus 3) at No. 3 magazine’s storied history, Mississippi State and TCU gave weeks in the poll. Mississippi State Mississippi State football the AP Top 25 an extreme make- Ole Miss hits the road after beat- No Katy Perry on “GameDay” graces the cover of this over with huge victories. This week, ing Alabama for a date with No. 14 at Mississippi State. Maybe Taylor week’s Sports Illustrated the Wildcats, Rebels, Bulldogs and Texas A&M, which figures to be Swift is available? No worries: Bull- that hits shelves Wednes- Horned Frogs try to validate all that surly and hungry after taking a beat- dogs QB Dak Prescott has a chance day following the Bull- attention and prove they are more ing at Mississippi State last Satur- to become the biggest star ever in dogs’ 48-31 win over sixth- than October shooting stars. day. Starkville ... MISSISSIPPI STATE ranked Texas A&M last The Wildcats set a record for the No. 9 TCU turned the Red River 31-28. Saturday in Davis Wade largest leap into the Top 25, go- Rivalry between Oklahoma, which No. 3 Mississippi (plus 3) at No. Stadium. ing from unranked to No. 10 after lost to the Horned Frogs last week, 14 Texas A&M The Bulldogs share the starting last week’s madness by up- and Texas into the undercard in the Rebels might be only team left cover with Ole Miss af- setting Oregon. Coach Rich Rodri- Lone Star state this week. TCU vis- in the SEC with an SEC defense. ... ter a historic weekend in guez’s team comes home Saturday its No. 5 Baylor for the main event. TEXAS A&M 28-24. the Magnolia State that to face Pac-12 South rival Southern It’ll be just the second time two top- No. 9 TCU (plus 10) at No. 5 saw both teams take down California, which is coming off a 10 teams will play in Waco, and first Baylor top-10 opponents. MSU is brutal last-second loss. since 1956 - and that beats deep- Bears have won 12 straight at off to a 5-0 start and has Having a couple of extra days off fried sweet tea at the Texas State home. Last loss? To TCU in 2012 ... earned its highest national wasn’t a bad thing for the Wildcats. Fair. BAYLOR 35-24. ranking ever - No. 3 in the “They had to come back down to Though if you want to indulge Southern California (minus 2 1/2) Associated Press Top 25 earth mentally,” Rodriguez said. at the fair, and then head to Waco at No. 10 Arizona and No. 6 in the USA To- The Mississippi schools share the (about 95 miles from Dallas), that Last five meetings have been de- day Coaches poll. No. 3 ranking and now face what in works, too. cided by a total of 24 points, none by It’s the first time that many ways are tougher tasks than The picks: more than seven, and USC has won any MSU sport has been last week. The Bulldogs get ESPN FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS three ... ARIZONA 28-27. featured on the cover of “College GameDay” in their town Washington State (plus 17 1/2) at No. 12 Oregon (minus 3 1/2) at Sports Illustrated. Senior as No. 2 Auburn comes to Starkville. No. 25 Stanford No. 18 UCLA writer Pete Thamel spent “They will be the best team we Coach Mike Leach’s Cougar- Ducks have won last five meetings the entire week with the play so far,” Mississippi State coach coaster rolls through The Farm this and haven’t lost consecutive regular- Bulldogs, going all-access Sports Illustrated cover Dan Mullen said. week. Wazzu has played four games season games since 2007. Winner from team meetings to the The Bulldogs have also made a decided by seven points or less, in- gets back in the playoff race. Loser? postgame locker room cel- world’s elite sports photog- In addition, MSU has record rise in the rankings. Missis- cluding two-straight one-pointers ... Big problems ... UCLA 38-28. ebration. He documents raphers, shot photos during garnered national atten- MSU’s blue-collar ap- the week of the Bulldogs’ tion from Rolling Stone, proach to achieving suc- preparation leading up to Washington Post, New cess with interviews from the game. The images il- York Times, Yahoo Sports, head coach Dan Mullen, lustrate the cover story that ESPN.com, FoxSports. Heisman Trophy candidate saw MSU beat top-10 op- com, The Wall Street Jour- Dak Prescott and Director ponents in back-to-back nal, CBSSports.com and of Athletics Scott Stricklin. games for the first time in USA Today during the past Simon Bruty, one of the school history. two weeks’ historic run.

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www.mississippilink.com October 9 - 15, 2014 THE mississippi link • 17 “Post-racial” Dear White People comedy premiering By Ed Rampell with the big screen’s most intense the Ferguson events, DWP is an who represents the establishment American staff Contributing Writer racial confrontation in a film set eerie motion picture prophecy of - his father is Winchester’s Dean reporter. The most in contemporary America since Missouri’s civil disturbances. (Dennis Haysbert, who played Hair conking, r a c i a l l y Do the Right Thing. And police Simien’s sophisticated satire President/Senator David Palmer blue eye contact- charged mov- play a role in the clash as they did takes place at Winchester Uni- in FX’s 24 TV series and Nelson wearing, self-de- ie in 25 years in Spike Lee’s 1989 drama. versity, a fictitious Ivy League Mandela in 2007’s The Color of nying Colandrea will be the- Writer/director Justin Simien’s school where 2 percent of the stu- Freedom). “Coco” Conners atrically re- Dear White People has won Sun- dent body is black. Biracial Sa- To compound matters Troy (Teyonah Par- leased around dance and Palm Springs Film mantha White (Tessa Thompson) dumped Sam in favor of white ris from AMC’s the time a Fer- Festival awards and is spearhead- is their strident, conflicted leader. bread Sofia Fletcher (Brit- Mad Men TV guson grand jury is expected to ing the cinematic surge of black- “Sam” is also a film student tany Curran), daughter of Win- series) appears announce its findings regarding themed films that propelled 12 who parodies D.W. Griffith’s chester’s: “Racism is over in ready to sell- a white policeman’s shooting of Years a Slave to Best Picture, act- 1915 racist epic The Birth of a America. The only people think- out other blacks unarmed black teenager Michael ing and writing Oscars last year. Nation and DJ. She delivers caus- ing about it are Mexicans, prob- (whom, Coco Brown. DWP deals with race relations tic commentaries over campus ably”). insists on her Scheduled to open October 17, in today’s supposedly “post-ra- airwaves, such as: “Dear White Sam opposes the administra- vlog, she’s light- Dear White People culminates cial” USA. Although shot before People, the amount of black tion’s “Randomization of Hous- er-skinned than), friends required ing Act,” which would end while striving to not to seem rac- Armstrong/Parker’s status as an become a reality ist has just been African American sanctum. In an TV star. raised to two” - uproarious scene Fletcher’s lily- Coco hosts adding drug deal- white son Kurt (Kyle Gallner) Pastiche’s an- ers don’t count. - editor of Winchester’s humor nual Halloween In an appar- magazine Pastiche - and his Cau- party at Garmin ently surprising casian cohorts are exiled from the House, where upset Sam is hall’s dining room. Kurt lives, with elected president Sporting cinema’s biggest Afro its “unleash your inner Negro” American cinema’s most power- of historically since 1970s blaxploitation flicks, theme: Caucasians costumed ful contemporary racial row since black residence gay, nerdy, misfit Lionel Hig- as “ghetto” caricatures party in that riot at Sal’s pizzeria in Do the hall Armstrong/ gins (Tyler James Williams, who blackface, Afro wigs, gangsta Right Thing. Parker House, played young Chris Rock in the rapper bling, etc. Last June, after its LA Film defeating her 2005-2009 sitcom Everybody When Sam and others at Arm- Festival gala screening, Simien more accommo- Hates Chris) goes undercover to strong/ Parker House hear of the revealed that while writing DWP Tickets must be purchased in advanced with Tameka Garrett dationist oppo- expose Sam and Winchester’s racist revelry, they rush to Garmin “the Trayvon Martin thing hap- or by visiting Interior Motives Design Studio, 295 Hwy 51, Ridgeland, MS 39157. nent, Troy (buff black milieu and become the to confront the minstrel-like mer- pened, I saw the whole post-ra- Call / Text: 601-699-3123 Brandon Bell), Winchester Bugle’s sole African rymakers. All hell breaks loose in cial bubble really bursting. Then for me the script became about…. What does it mean to be black now? Is there still racism?” I asked Simien and Thompson about the state of race relations in 2014 America? “I think we’re probably doing better than we ever have before but there’s a long way to go,” Simien replied. “And there’s a bit of discrep- ancy between what I think some people hope and think we are and where we actually are. It’s not even just really a black issue… The representation alone is just so far off, it’s so out of whack with what America actu- ally looks and feels like.” “I don’t know,” Thompson answered. “I feel like we’re in a space where we want to feel like we’re post-racial until we’re at a standstill about talking. Until there’s these eruptions, like the Trayvon Martin case; like what happened with the Clippers. Then we’re in opposition and have heated conversations where we feel like we can’t see eye- to-eye. Quite frankly, we’re in a dangerous place. If we could have conversations a little more often we’d be in a better space.” Asked if she had role models for Sam Thompson proclaimed: “Yeah, definitely Angela Davis… I got to hear her speak recently, which was like a dream come true… also Kathleen Cleaver, who… came to set to visit us on this movie I’m doing now. Selma, about the voting rights of 1965…. “It’s directed by Ava DuVernay and about Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders… David Oyelowo [2013’s The But- ler, 2012’s Lincoln] is fantastic [as King]… I play Diane Nash… a member of SNCC and CORE. She was a nonviolent organizer… one of the key players in the bus rides that happened in Montgom- ery and Nashville.” Selma co-stars Oprah Winfrey as activist Annie Lee Cooper; Tim Roth as Gov. George Wal- lace; Tom Wilkinson as LBJ; Cuba Gooding Jr. as attorney Fred Gray (who represented Rosa Parks and King); and hip-hop art- ist Common as Freedom Rider James Bevel, whom Nash mar- ried. Thompson added: “So we’re talking about the Voting Rights Act in 1965 and when they were scouting locations Ava DuVernay happened upon all these signs in parts of the South that said: ‘If you’re having trouble voting’ - they were hotlines you could call. And she was sort of like: ‘So not that much has changed,’ you know?” Simien declared: “The point of the movie really is to start a conversation,” which Dear White People seems certain to do. 18 • the mississippi link October 9 - 15, 2014 www.mississippilink.com Movie Review: “Kill the

JeMessengeremy Renner riveting in trrue” tale as intrepid investigative journalist

By Kam Williams dealings with the Contras, the reb- to read the damning report. hicle for the two-time Academy Film Reviewer els attempting to topple the govern- Congresswoman Maxine Wa- Award-nominee (for The Hurt Sudoku In August of 1996, the San Jose ment of Nicaragua. ters (D-CA) took to the floor of the Locker and The Town). The challenge is to fill every row across, every column down, and every Mercury News published an eye- But Webb, already a Pulitzer U.S. House of Representatives to Renner delivers another Os- 3x3 box with the digits 1 through 9. Each 1 through 9 digit must appear opening expose’ detailing exactly Prize-winning reporter, would not warn, “Somebody’s going to have car-quality performance in “Kill only once in each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box. how the Central Intelligence Agen- be intimidated and went with the to pay for what they have done to the Messenger,” as a family man/ cy had orchestrated the importation piece. my people.” respected writer slowly turned of crack cocaine from Nicaragua as Even though he had supported Yet, the revelations seemed to into a paranoid soul haunted by well as its distribution in the black his shocking allegations with de- take the greatest toll on Gary Webb, demons and hunted by Machia- community of South Central Los classified documents obtained via who lost his good name, his job, his vellian mercenaries drunk with Angeles. the Freedom of Information Act, career, his home, and even the love power. Titled “Dark Alliance,” the the “Establishment” secretly enlist- of his wife (Rosemarie DeWitt ) in It is a cautionary tale about 20,000-word series was written by ed the assistance of the New York due course. what might easily transpire Gary Webb (Jeremy Renner), an in- Times, the Washington Post and the This shameful chapter in Ameri- whenever the Fourth Estate is vestigative journalist who’d risked L.A. Times to discredit him. can history is the subject of “Kill willing to serve as the Fifth Col- life and limb to release the incendi- These prominent papers “pooh- the Messenger,” a sobering biopic umn rather than as a government ary information. poohed” the very notion that the directed by Michael Cuesta and watchdog. In the midst of conducting his re- CIA could possibly be behind the starring Jeremy Renner. Rate: Excellent (4 stars); R for search, Webb was asked, “Do you dissemination of crack in the inner- The film features an A-list cast, profanity and drug use have a family?” by a CIA operative city. including Ray Liotta, Barry Pepper, Running time: 112 minutes trying to intimidate him into killing Nevertheless, “Dark Alliance” Tim Blake Nelson, Andy Garcia, Distributor: Focus Features the article. became the biggest story of the Oliver Platt, Michael Sheen, Robert To see a trailer for The spy agency was ostensibly year, especially among African- Patrick and Paz Vega. Kill the Messenger, visit: determined to suppress any facts Americans, many of whom surfed However, make no mistake, this https://www.youtube.com/ © Feature Exchange which might shed light on its covert the internet for the first time in order riveting thriller is a Renner ve- watch?v=2N2nuDtJX0M Crossword Puzzle Cryptogram A cryptogram is a puzzle where a sentence is encoded by substituting the actual letters of the sentence with different letters. The challenge of the puzzle is to ‘decode’ the sentence to reveal the original English sentence. We have provided a few of the decoded letters to help get you started. Hint: Quote by Joan Rivers

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www.mississippilink.com October 9 - 15, 2014 THE mississippi link • 19 Tasha Smith on Tyler Perry: ‘I ‘Wendy Williams’ intern files class used to think he was asexual’ action lawsuit over workload eurweb.com stocking print- eurweb.com just be the uncle-daddy, you A former intern at “The Wendy ers, throwing Never one to disappoint, know? Williams Show” is suing its syn- out garbage, Tasha Smith marked her lat- Having a baby of her own dicator Lionsgate and producers and creating a est appearance on “The Wen- with her husband of five Debmar-Mercury claiming he tape library,” dy Williams Show” with an- years and others were made to work added the latest other look inside her life and Tasha: I’m kind of mad at like full-time employees, accord- media indus- the people she knows. him, he beat me and my hus- ing to Deadline.com. try legal action Chatting with host Wendy band to the punch. “Upon information and belief, brought by for- Williams, the entertainer Wendy: I remember the beginning in or around Septem- mer interns. provided more than enough last time you were here you ber 2008, the defendants main- The 12-page information as she shared talked about desperately tained a common policy and compliant also views on things ranging wanting to have a baby, a lot practice of employing interns on notes how Williams from Tyler Perry’s status as of women don’t put that out Smith The Wendy Williams Show with- show interns a soon-to-be dad to her own on national TV. out compensating them for the were provided New York’s Minimum Wage effort to have a child to sex Tasha: And Wendy we are Tasha: Well, honey, I don’t work that they performed,” said zero “educational or vocational Law and Wage Theft Law, Tart’s addiction. Check out the still trying to have a baby, want her surrogate. And no- the potential class action filed by training” while doing work that complaint seeks “an amount highlights below via mada- ok? We are having sex all body should ever want her Anthony Tart late last week in full-time employees should have to be determined at trial, in the menoire.com: the time. As a matter of fact, husband… I shouldn’t go federal court in New York. been hired to do. The complaint amount equal to the amount of Tyler Perry having a we just got done. Up in your there but Wendy…Wendy! “Named plaintiff Tart was said this was part of a “corporate unpaid wages, liquidated dam- baby green room. I mean, why Sex addiction hired by defendants in or about policy or practice of minimizing ages, interest, attorneys’ fees and Wendy: Tyler Perry is go- not, I’m ovulating. But Wen- Tasha: And mind you, I August 2012 and performed vari- labor costs.” costs.” ing to have his first child. dy seriously, it’s driving me did not believe in sex addic- ous tasks including, but not lim- Claiming to represent over 100 Tart was at TWWS two full Tasha: Can you believe crazy. And if it doesn’t hap- tion, at all. I just thought you ited to, washing dishes, getting TWWS interns for violations of days a week from August to De- it?! pen this time, will you carry was a hoe, you just nasty, coffee, picking up art supplies, the Fair Labor Standards Act, cember 2012. Wendy: No! for me? you just had to get it when Tasha: Stop it Wendy! I Wendy: I’m 50!….Would you wanted to get it and give used to think he was asexual. you consider adopting? an excuse on why you getting I didn’t think he had sex…at Tasha: I would rather do it. But I did a lot of research all! No but seriously… Stop surrogacy before adopting. on sex addiction, Wendy, and Kimora Lee Simmons said to it Wendy!! No, seriously. If I can’t do it, I’d rather find I am fully convinced that sex He’s like an uncle that never someone who would do it for addiction is no different than has sex. I was just shocked me. alcoholism, drug addiction, be pregnant with fourth child and I’m so happy for him, Wendy: Do you know gambling all of it. It is an ad- he’s going to be a daddy. I Sherri? Well, I guess her sur- diction that’s connected to a eurweb.com Hounsou. used to think that he would rogate’s busy… mental disorder. Kimora Lee Simmons is al- Rumor has it Simmons is legedly pregnant with her fourth four months into her pregnancy, child, but this time by her third and the baby is expected in the husband, Tim Lessiner. spring of 2015. Congratulations are in order As for her husband, Lessiner Golden Brooks talks - if the rumors are true - to the does investment work in South- couple. This will be their first east Asia and is co-president of child together. Goldman Sachs Singapore. ‘Hollywood Divas’ drama and Her first two children - Ming Allegedly, the couple can’t (14) and Aoki (12) - were fa- keep their hands off of each oth- thered by ex-husband Russell er after being spotted out in their Simmons and her son Kenzo (5) car, in the late spring, which potential ‘Girlfriends’ film was fathered by actor Djimon could’ve led to her pregnancy. Simmons eurweb.com each others weaves out and Golden Brooks is one of five ‘You stole my man’ and all stars on “Hollywood Divas.” that. Look, I’m not going to She’s sharing the spotlight lie, there are elements of a with reality star Lisa Wu and little reality in there - a little actresses Countess Vaughn, cattiness - cause you have to Paula Jai Parker and Elise Neal keep it entertaining. And as an - all of which starred in some actress you always think ‘Oh of your favorite TV sitcoms, God, is this going to discredit reality shows and movies. me?’ But with “Hollywood Di- Brooks added, “but I really vas” set to premiere on TV have to say, I am so proud of One, there is bound to be lots what we did. I’m proud of of drama between the divas. working with the other girls. Brooks Brooks opened up to Madame There are pieces that I’m Noire about her work, starring scared about. I’m not going to see that she and I unravel some on the reality show, the state of lie. I don’t know how it’s go- of our issues. Our little kinks black women on TV, a poten- ing to come together, but I just [laughs].” tial “Girlfriends” movie and of have to go with God. It’s done As for a “Girlfriends” re- course, the reality drama. now [laughs].” union, fans might have to hold “I’ve been very traditional “I feel like, Lisa Wu and I off on that. But Brooks keeps with my career. I did “Girl- in the beginning, there is that in touch with the cast and friends,” a scripted show, for friction. What have you done? crew, she would be opened to almost a decade. It was such How are you really adding doing a movie. a great opportunity for me as anything to this? Yeah, there “Tracee was basically like, an actress just to grow and is that preconception. And “I think we’re too old. Do we play this amazing character. here’s the thing. It’s not really even look the same?” I know So many people resonate with the reality star as much as it is I look good [laughs]! But no, Maya and I love that.” the people who are calling the um, I think because “Girl- Although, she’s using the shots.” friends” ended in such a way, it reality platform to showcase She added, “so in the begin- ended during the writers strike her many talents in the enter- ning she and I, what she repre- and so Mara Brock Akil wasn’t tainment industry, the drama sents to me, as an actress who able to finish all the storylines. of reality TV made her a little has done it the old-fashioned So the fans were kind of left nervous. way, is something that’s less open-ended. I would always “I was so nervous [laughs]. than someone who has actu- be open to a movie.” Cause when you think real- ally trained. 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FRESH FAMILY PACK FRESH SLICED FRESH FRYER GROUND QUARTER LOIN DRUMSTICKS BEEF PORK CHOPS OR THIGHS PER LB. PER LB. FAMILY PACK, PER LB. $329 $189 $119 USDA CHOICE BEEF SOLD IN TWO PACK FRESH SMALL USDA CHOICE BEEF NEW YORK PORK BONELESS DAIRY & FROZEN STRIP STEAK SPARE RIBS SIRLOIN TIP ROAST DEPARTMENTS PER LB. PER LB. PER LB. PILLSBURY GRANDS $ 99 $ 99 $ 49 BISCUITS 4 $ 7 1 4 16.3 - 17.3 OZ...... / 5 USDA CHOICE BEEF FRESH WRIGHT'S PILSSBURY GRANDS CINNAMON ROLLS 2 $ SIRLOIN TIP CENTER CUT STACK PACK 16.5 - 17.5 OZ...... / 5 STEAK PORK CHOPS SLICED BACON KRAFT SHREDDED OR CHUNK PER LB. PER LB. 1.5 LB. CHEESE $ 79 $ 79 $ 59 $ 99 7 - 8 OZ...... 2 4 2 6 ASSORTED ACTIVIA DOUBLE LUCK CUT SAVE ON SELECT VARIETIES YOGURT 2 $ 4 OZ. 4 PACK ...... / 4 GREEN COKE PRODUCTS KELLOGG'S MINUTE MAID ORANGE BEANS 2 LTR. BTL. CEREALS JUICE 2 $ 13.5 OZ. CANS $ 09 8.7 - 15.5 OZ. 59 OZ...... / 6 2 ¢ $2 PISSLBURY FROZEN BISCUITS 2 $ 1 /5 25 - 31.8 OZ. /99 ...... FRESH PRODUCE / 5 ASSORTED WASHINGTON GROWN FRESH BARTLETT 99 RED DELICIOUS EGGO WAFFLES $ PEARS 8.7 - 12.3 OZ...... 1 APPLES POUND SELECT VARIETIES POUND BANQUET ¢ $ 19 POT PIES ¢ 7 OZ...... 77 99 1 TOTINO'S NATURE'S ON THE VINE FRESH IDAHO PIZZA ROLLS $ 99 GREENS TOMATOES POTATOES 44.5 OZ...... 5 TURNIP / COLLARD, 16 OZ. POUND 4 LB. BAG ASSORTED FLAVORS PIGGLY WIGGLY 2 $ ¢ $ 49 ICE CREAM 2 $ / 4 99 1 56 OZ...... / 4