C-Spire Expanding High Middle School Students Holds Mock Elections Speed Internet to Underserved Areas in Mississippi

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VOL. 23, NO. 49 SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 4, 2017 50¢ Johnny Gill takes center stage in Jackson The Mississippi Link Newswire trademark style, Gill has altered the You Stand The Rain,” “My Body,” and Ralph Tresvant), it’s easy to see If ever a saying could summarize sound of R&B music for over three and the timeless wedding song, “You why Gill serves as the prototype for an individual’s life, it would be “Like decades with a signature sound that For Me” from Tyler Perry’s hit movie the supreme R&B singer. He is the a ﬁ ne wine, it gets better with time.” pairs superior singing with extraor- Madea’s Family Reunion. only artist that has been in three high- No phrase could more aptly describe dinary showmanship, bringing the With a seemingly endless list of ly successful groups, achieving both GRAMMY®-nominated Johnny world classics such as “My, My, My,” hits, ranging from his time in New international and critical acclaim as a Gill, arguably one of the greatest “Rub You The Right Way,” “Where Edition to the all-star trios L.S.G. (the solo artist and group leader. R&B crooners to ever live. Do We Go From Here,” “Perfect late Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat) With an unmistakable, unique Combination,” “Boys To Men,” “Can and Heads of State (Bobby Brown Gill Continued on page 3 Gill Jackson Northwest C-Spire expanding high Middle School students holds mock elections speed internet to underserved areas in Mississippi

C-Spire President Stephen Bye shares Tech Movement roll out at press conference. Student receives instruction from Hinds Co. Circuit Clerk Zack Wallace. By Othor Cain again. The C-Spire Tech Move- “As the state’s leading technology or the skills to use it is The Mississippi Link Newswire Editor to expose and inform students ment is an outgrowth of the nology company and one that leaving many people behind in Last week District 2 Hinds early on about how to vote and C-Spire, a Mississippi based 2013 initiative, one of the fi rst gets its inspiration from our loy- an increasingly digital world. County Election Commissioner use the equipment.” technology company, head- of its type in the U.S. and the al customers, we have a respon- In many cases, access to infor- Toni Johnson held mock elections Approximately 252 students quartered in Ridgeland, is on fastest to connect thousands of sibility to marshal our resources mation, education and jobs is for 7th and 8th grade students at had the opportunity to be briefed the front lines of innovation… Mississippi consumers in nine and expertise to equip our com- available only through online re- Northwest Middle School in on voter registration by Hinds again. Monday, the company an- communities around the state to munities to effectively compete sources. If you don’t know how Jackson. County Circuit Clerk Zack Wal- nounced a major private sector ultra-fast Gigabit speed internet in the technology revolution and to browse the web or operate a Johnson believes that as an lace, followed by casting a Mis- technology deployment that will access, digital television and help close the gap on the digital computer or you cannot afford elected offi cial that deals directly sissippi Favorites ballot which launch this fall and promised a home phone services. divide,” said C-Spire CEO Hu an Internet subscription, you are with voting, it’s her responsibity listed artist, musicians, writers massive expansion of ultra-fast This initiative will focus on Meena. missing out on many opportuni- to educate and train the next gen- and some favorite foods that are broadband internet and wire- underserved areas across the “Digital divide” is a term that ties. eration of voters. traditions in our state. less fi ber-based fi xed internet to state. Primarily focused in the refers to the divide between Children struggle to complete The idea bloomed from several Johnson explained to students more than 250,000 consumers Mississippi Delta and Northeast those who have access to, know homework and other school- conversations with the school’s how to use an electronic poll and small businesses in cities Mississippi, these areas will gain how to use and can afford digi- related activities. Job seekers principal, neighborhood leaders book, then with the help of Com- and towns across the state. internet access speeds of up to tal technology (mobile devices, cannot improve their skills using and other community organizers. missioners Yvonne Robinson Hor- In 2013, C-Spire was on the 25 Mbps. More markets will be computers, Internet subscrip- free, online tutorials and cannot “We have to cultivate an environ- ton (District 4) and Commissioner cutting edge and led the country added between now and the end tions) and those who do not have search or apply for jobs. People ment that promotes the impor- with its groundbreaking Fiber- of the year where choices are access, know-how, and the abil- tance of voting in every election,” Elections to-the-home program. Today, limited or service from existing ity to afford the technology. C-Spire said Johnson. “My objective was Continued on page 3 the company is poised to lead providers is slow or inadequate. Lack of access to the tech- Continued on page 3 Jasper receives Phi Beta Sigma highest award By Jackie Hampton ed Phi Beta Sigma Mu Sigma was one of the long timers that to the fraternity. He referred to intendent Simpson County Publisher Chapter member. Jasper said, welcomed him into the chap- them as the Sigma Zeta cou- (Education) and Chokwe Lu- Phi Beta Sigma Mu Sigma “It’s humbling to be selected ter. ple. Ruby Smith was a mem- mumba (posthumously), City Chapter Image Awards chair, for this award.” In his accep- Young said, “Jasper is one of ber of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority of Jackson Mayor, (Humani- Vernon W. Jasper received tance speech, Jasper said, “I’m the few that are still around until her passing in 2012 at the tarian). the highest honor at the fra- going to always be me and you and he is most deserving of this age of 91. Sutton’s award was received ternity’s 14th annual Image will always be you.” recognition.” Young also said, Other honorees included: by his son, Arthur Sutton of Awards Program & Scholar- Mark Young, state director “if you want the truth about Carl Newman, manager of Progressive Baptist Church ship Banquet September 22 at of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, any situation, whether bitter or the Jackson-Medgar Wiley and former Mayor Chokwe the JSU MS e-center in Jack- Inc. and the Mu Sigma Gradu- sweet, Vernon Jasper will tell Evers International Airport Lumumba’s award was re- son. ate Chapter of Jackson, MS it like it is.” When asked if that (Business); Jesse Sutton Jr., ceived by his son, current Jasper, a Jackson businessman said that Jasper was selected is a good trait, Young hesitated long-time pastor of New Mayor of Jackson, Chokwe and entrepreneur, received the unanimously by his broth- before responding with a yes McRaven Hill Baptist Church Antar Lumumba. L.T. Smith Lifetime Achieve- ers because of his long time and a chuckle. (Religion); Wilson Stribling, Portions of the funds received ment Award, named after service and dedication to the Jasper has chaired/co-chaired WLBT- TV 3 news anchor from the Image Awards will Lanier High School Hall of fraternity. Young said that the Image awards for the past (Media); Dr. Wayne Woo, benefi t The Mississippi Kid- Fame Football coach, the late when he joined the Mu Sigma ten years. He recalled how Endocrinology and Diabetes ney Foundation and their an- Leroy Smith (Coach L.T.) Chapter in 1999 after graduat- devoted his frat brother, L.T. physician (Medicine); Lillie nual scholarship program. who was a long time dedicat- ing from Rust College, Jasper Smith and his wife Ruby were Hardy, retired deputy super- Photos page 16. Jasper

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The Mississippi Link Newswire system in the future.” their citizens and ensure that the towns Mayor Marcus Wallace of Edwards, The EPA and State Regulatory Agen- meet EPA requirements.” MS announced September 19 that the cies are actively engaged and support- The Grassroots Rural and Small Edwards is participating in a drinking ing the demonstration. Community Water Systems Assistance water demonstration project with the The project is aligned with the Act, sponsored by Senators Roger United States Environmental Protec- Grassroots Rural and Small Commu- Wicker (MS), Heidi Heitkamp (ND), tion Agency (EPA), State Agencies, nity Water Systems Assistance Act, Representatives Gregg Harper (MS), Mississippi Rural Water Association, enacted in 2015. and Paul Tonko (NY), amends the Safe and the Calgon Carbon Corporations. “The Grassroots Rural and Small Drinking Water Act to reauthorize the The goal of the project is to demon- Community Water Systems As- sis- EPA program to provide technical as- strate the effectiveness of granular tance Act paves the way for small towns sistance to rural and small public water activated carbon fi ltration in Missis- like Edwards to address water purifi ca- system through FY 2020. sippi’s small and rural drinking water tion issues,” said Bennie Thompson, “We are excited to be working with systems. U.S. Representative for Mississippi’s the Town of Edwards, U.S. EPA, and Specifi cally, the demonstration proj- 2nd Congressional District. “The suc- the Mississippi Rural Water to get this ect will assist small and rural drink- zens are very excited about the testing tion. I’m personally excited because cess and effectiveness of the granular demonstration up and running,” said ing water facilities to more effectively that has created “clear” water through- the success of this pilot test could help activated carbon fi ltration demonstra- Randy Dearth, president and CEO of meet the requirements of EPA Disin- out the entire town,” Wallace said. “We small towns across the U.S. possibly tion project, in Edwards, will enable Calgon Carbon. “We believe it will be fection By Product Rule. are honored to be the fi rst town in the get assistance from the federal level small and rural towns, throughout the highly benefi cial in numerous aspects “The town of Edwards and its citi- entire U.S. to perform this demonstra- to help clear up and clean up our water United States, to deliver clean water to moving forward in the coming years.” Local business owner represents Mississippi in International Invictus Games

The Mississippi Link Newswire including wheelchair basketball, recalls. “I went back to the mor- to represent this country and my Toronto, Canada – Sancho sitting volleyball and indoor row- als, qualities and core values that great state of Mississippi,” John- Johnson, owner of Playtime En- ing. I was taught in the military, and son said. “I hope that I’m making tertainment in Clinton and vet- The games are held in Toronto, realized that I’m still a valuable my family and friends proud and eran of the U.S. Coast Guard, is Canada September 23-30. John- asset to society.” showing everyone that disabili- participating in the 2017 Invictus son, who served 17 years in the The Invictus Games attracts ties can’t stop you from achieving Games. Coast Guard, was injured in 2009 athletes from 17 countries. John- dreams and goals.” The Invictus Games is an in- in a life-altering crash that not son is the only participant from Johnson is the owner of Play- ternational Paralympic-style only ended his military career, Mississippi and is competing in time Entertainment, a restaurant multi-sport event, created by but also left him without the use several sports, including the sit- and arcade. Prince Harry of Wales, in which of his legs and right hand. ting shotput, handcyclying and For more information about wounded, injured or sick armed “After my accident, I decid- sitting discus. He placed fourth in and to watch live streaming of Sancho Johnson, owner of Playtime Entertainment in Clin- services personnel and their asso- ed that I wasn’t going to let my the sitting shotput. the Invictus Games, please visit ton, is greeted by Prince Harry of Wales during the opening ciated veterans take part in sports disability deﬁ ne me,” Johnson “It’s a great honor to continue www.invictusgames2017.com. ceremony for the 2017 Invictus Games. www.mississippilink.com SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 4, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3

Gill C-Spire Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 Gill’s latest album, Game Changer released Dec 9, 2014 on his label J Skillz Records, in partnership with Caroline Music/ Capitol Records, is still going strong almost three years later. Game Changer features songs produced by GRAMMY® Award- winners Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Tony Dixon, Chuck Harmony, Claude Kelly and Vidal Davis. The first single, “Behind Closed Doors,” peaked at No. 6 on Billboard’s Urban Adult Contemporary charts. The video featured guest stars Nicole Murphy and actress Nadine Velazquez in a plot twist worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster. His single, “Game Changer,” produced by Babyface and includes additional songwriting by Anthony Hamilton, peaked at No. 9 on Billboard’s Top 10 R&B Adult Airplay Single charts. “This One’s For Me & You,” featuring. New Edition, resonated with radio stations and fans across the country, which kept it in the No. 1 spot at radio for several weeks and at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 10 R&B Adult Airplay Single charts for four weeks. Fans highly anticipated New Edition receiving the much de- served Star On The Hollywood Walk of Fame Jan 23, 2017 and the hugely successful BET biopic The New Edition Story C-Spire CEO Hu Meena C-Spire Consumer Markets Senior VP Suzy Hays Jan 24, 2017, which broke viewership records for Docu-Series. with chronic diseases miss out on programs and resources to Gill gave his fans a special treat just in time for Valentine’s help them manage their conditions more effectively. Businesses Day, with the release of his 4th single from the Game Changer and communities are less competitive. Government officials and CD dubbed the “event song of 2017 and beyond” called “5000 residents miss out on opportunities to engage with each other, Miles” featuring Jaheim which quickly climbed into Bill- which makes them less effective in responding to 21st century board’s Top 10 R&B Adult Airplay Singles chart peaking at challenges. No. 3. “I figured the ultimate compliment to a woman would be The digital divide has two ugly faces: lack of access (including to tell her that her beauty surpasses heaven 5000 Miles,”said affordability) and refusal to adopt the technology. Many times, Gill. people and households simply do not have access to the Inter- The Nation’s Capital serves as Gill’s birthplace and was dis- net; if they do, the service may be prohibitively expensive. Other covered by friend and hit-making collaborator Stacy Lattisaw. times, they have access to the technology but choose not to adopt Before he achieved his dreams, Gill honed his singing skills in it because they don’t understand the value of it. the gospel group Wings of Faith with his three brothers Bob- As with any public-policy issue, the first critical step is to de- by, Jeff and Randy. Not long after, Lattisaw convinced Gill fine and measure the problem. We know that the digital divide to record a demo, later leading to his self-titled debut album revolves around access and adoption. But can we measure these on Atlantic Records. However, his humble beginnings would two components of such an important issue? soon lead to global success and Gill can proudly say he has According to the latest (2016) Federal Communications Com- C-Spire leadership team takes questions after press conference. performed in countries around the world for millions of fans as mission (FCC) Broadband Progress Report, Mississippi ranked a multi-platinum selling solo artist and member of three leg- last in the nation in the availability of fixed broadband technology lacked access to 25/3 fixed broadband. Areas with greater access endary singing groups. (not including mobile). Thirty-four percent of the state’s popu- to high-speed digital technology enjoy a competitive advantage A savvy businessman, Gill has also ensured his legacy as lation lacks access to what the FCC considers to be high-speed over areas without adequate access. the founder and CEO of J Skillz Records, where he has helped Internet. Meena said C-Spire is “uniquely positioned to bring consum- groom today’s talent. For him, success is not only measured in Broadband commonly refers to high-speed Internet access that ers and businesses the benefits of the technology revolution.” The fame, but in longevity as well. is always on and much faster than the traditional dial-up systems. company has installed over 8,000 route miles of fiber optic infra- Simply providing entertainment to the world was not enough Data transfer speed is measured in megabits per second (Mbps); a structure and owns and has deployed more wireless spectrum in for Gill. He was appointed by President George H. W. Bush as megabit is 1 million bits of information. The higher the number of Mississippi than any other mobile communications carrier. the national spokesman for the Points of Light Movement – a megabits, the faster a digital system can retrieve information from “Technology is no longer just an industry sector, it is at the campaign that recognizes everyday men and women making a the Internet. To meet the FCC’s definition of broadband, a system epicenter of a revolution that is transforming how we as a society difference in their communities. must provide a download speed of at least 25 Mbps and an upload live, work and play,” Meena said. “Today’s announcement is our Gill is one of the few artists, regardless of genres, to tour speed of at least 3 Mbps (or 25/3 for short). praise to make this infrastructure a reality as we deploy the latest consistently throughout his career. His 2014, 2015 and 2016 As of June 2015, only three states had populations with more technologies to reach consumers and businesses with the faster, tours with New Edition and Heads of State, and his 2011 al- than 30 percent lacking access to 25/3 fixed broadband. On the high quality Internet connections they’ve come to expect from bum Still Winning, which includes singles “In The Mood,” “It other end of the scale, only 2 percent of Hawaii’s population C-Spire.” Would Be You” and “Just The Way You Are,” all received rave reviews and chart climbing success. Gill will continue to tour supporting his album “Game Elections Changer” which has been out over two years and still going strong. On Feb 2017, Gill embarked on an amazing 30 city Continued from page 1 tour with his “Uncle” Charlie Wilson and Fantasia. “The In It James A. Reed (District 1), walked students lots themselves. After the students cast stay engaged in the voting process and reg- To Win It” tour gives fans a “night they will never forget” from through the process of completing and then their ballots, each were given a sticker that ister to vote when of legal age, and to tell three powerhouse entertainers. casting their actual ballot on a DS200 vot- said “Salute Me I Voted.” Results from the family and friends about their experience. Gill shares the stage in Jackson in the highly anticipated ing machine. These are the actual machines students’ mock election will be displayed Johnson plans to tour several other middle stage play Momma’s Boy for two shows September 30 at 3 used during elections in Hinds County. to students next week. and high schools in the JPS Dstrict this year. p.m. and 8 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall. Students were very excited to scan bal- At the end, students were encouraged to Photos page 17. Alzheimer’s Mississippi fights to ‘Knock out Alz!’

By Cherisse Marshall Contributing Writer Saturday, Sept. 23, the fight against Alzheimer’s disease marched through Flowood Nature Park in Flowood, Miss. as more than 200 foot soldiers joined Alzheimer’s Mississippi’s annual Walk4Alz. “It was an excellent turnout. It’s a brand new venue for us, said Board of Directors member Patty Dunn. “We have been downtown for a number of years. This year, we wanted to bring it into a quiet, park-like atmosphere and the turnout was phenomenal.” T. J. Harvey, interim executive director for Alzheimer’s Mississippi, said 53,000 Mississippians are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and receive care from over 206,000 family care Walk4Alz Committee 2013 Bessie Sanders family team of children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews from multiple states. givers, who provide an estimated 1.8 billion dollars in unpaid care to family disease. Like so many others joining pates in Alzheimer’s Mississippi be- Group (Water), Celia Manley – ERA or family,” Harvey said. Just as others members fighting Alzheimer’s disease. the fight, Pat Sanders Ford has a per- cause 100 percent of the funds raised Real Estate Professionals, Chadwick have, Harvey has also lost a great uncle “This event for our organization is sonal and direct experience with Al- will stay in Mississippi for research to Nursing & Rehab Center, Courtney and grandfather to the disease. a fundraising event so it allows us to zheimer’s disease. find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Elder Law Associates, Home Instead “This event, Walk4Alz, is important bring in funds to provide community Ford said her mom lived with Al- “We appreciate all the people that Senior Care, Southern Farm Bureau, for us because we walk for families, services and support services for fami- zheimer’s disease for 12 years and lost have supported us over the years and The Blake at Township, UMMC The neighbors and friends. We walk for fu- lies and to participate in our advocacy her battle in January of 2009. After her supported us this year including all Mind Center, Sta-Home, Armstrong, ture generations to find a cure,” Harvey and research efforts,” Harvey said. It mother’s death, Ford and her family of our sponsors. A great committee Thomas, Berry, Lampton & McCardle said. is also an opportunity for friends and decided to participate in the Alzheim- of volunteers came out to help set the PLLC, Chick-fil-A, King’s Daughter According to Harvey, the Mission of family to come together to support er’s walk the same year in October. The event up,” Dunn said. “Because of Medical Center, Stan and Sandy Win- Alzheimer’s Mississippi is to support each other and to tell their story and family then formed a Sanders Family volunteers, sponsors and participants, borne – Ductz of Jackson, Valvoline families affected by Alzheimer’s and to increase awareness about Alzheimer’s Team of nieces and grandchildren from individual teams raised a lot of much Instant Oil Change, 4 Corner Proper- connect them to available community disease.” multiple states. needed funds.” ties, Y101, Mix 98, US 96, Party City, resources. Throughout the Walk4Alz event that Ford says this is the eighth year the Sponsors helping to Knock out Alz United Health Care, 105 The River, For more information about Al- kicked off with an opening ceremony, family has participated in the walk included: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Z106, Hallelujah 95.5, MISS 103, and zheimer’s Mississippi, to support, or people shared their heartfelt experienc- and is looking forward to the 10th Mississippi Watson Quality Ford, As- Kroger. donate, you may visit alzms.org or es with Alzheimer’s disease and their year where family from all states will sisting Angels, Baptist Health Systems, “Everyone has been impacted by Al- contact the organization at (601) 987- willingness to support Alzheimer’s participate to bring awareness about Beau Ridge Independent Living and zheimer’s disease in some form or fash- 0020. Mississippi’s fight against Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s disease. Ford also partici- Memory Care Living, Brown Bottling ion whether it is somebody you know Photos page 18. 4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 4, 2017 www.mississippilink.com COMMUNITY www.mississippilink.com SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 4, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5 6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 4, 2017 www.mississippilink.com 15 schools to share $123,000 What you need to know for a great in grants for student enrichment tailgating experience Mississippi Department of Education Mississippi Link Newswire cial activities require permis- In partnership with the Com- Tailgating is a tradition at sion of the Jackson Public munity Foundation of Greater high schools in the Jackson School District. Jackson’s Education Foundation Public School District. Our Any person damaging Trust Fund, the Junior League goal is to promote a family- school property will be re- of Jackson presented a check friendly and safe environment sponsible for the cost of re- for $123,321.93 to JPS schools. for our students, alumni, em- pairs, including damages to This represents a 22 percent ployees and community. the parking lot or grass areas. increase in funding from last For the well-being of our Unless otherwise desig- year. The league announced the fans and the preservation of nated, set-up may not begin 2017-2018 recipients of Public our campus facilities, please on school campuses before 4 School Mini-Grants Septem- follow the procedures and p.m. on game day. Areas must ber 19 at Blackburn Laboratory regulations below in planning be cleaned, all trash disposed Middle School. Participating in the presentation are (from left) Thea Faulkner, Ddrector of JPS Partners in Education; Heidi your tailgating event. and the area vacated immedi- The grants fund teacher, team Noel, JLJ president, Ursula Debi May, JLJ member; Heather Wise, JPS Mini-Grant chair; Lydia Holloway, JLJ All activities must be ap- ately after the game. and school projects that en- member; Megan West Allen, JPS Mini-Grants co-chair; Jane Alexander, Community Foundation of Greater proved by the high school Driving or parking private hance instruction for students in Jackson president/CEO; and Freddrick Murray, JPS interim superintendent. principal. vehicles on any and all green grades K-12. Selected from 99 Groups or organizations spaces and sidewalks is pro- applications, 20 grantees repre- positive impact on the academic Dawson Elementary schools. The Community Foun- must submit a Use of School hibited. senting 15 different JPS schools achievement of our scholars. George Elementary dation of Greater Jackson began Facility Application fi ve days Tents or canopies are pro- received awards. The amount of We have witnessed growth in Key Elementary partnering with the league in or more prior to the event hibited with the exception of each award ranged from $300- the teaching and learning of Lee Elementary 2004. These organizations have and receive written approval large groups that are associ- $10,000 each. our students each school year. McWillie Elementary provided more than $1 million before any activity can take ated with the school, includ- Interim Superintendent Fred- These types of partnerships are North Jackson Elementary in grant funding over the years. place. The district strongly ing but not limited to booster drick Murray was on hand to ac- strategically aligned with the Oak Forest Elementary The Junior League of Jackson recommends no planning be- clubs and school-sponsored cept the award on behalf of the mission and goals for Jackson Smith Elementary supports 30 community projects gins until approval has been activities and clubs. You must district. Public Schools.” Spann Elementary throughout the Jackson Metro received in writing from the fi rst receive written permis- “We are extremely grateful Schools receiving grants for Timberlawn Elementary area including Public School Offi ce of Facilities and Op- sion from the host school to for the fi nancial support pro- 2017-2018 were: Watkins Elementary Mini-Grants. Each year, vol- erations. allow a tent, grill, or canopy vided by the Junior League of Blackburn Laboratory Middle Started in 1988, the Pub- unteers contribute more than Possession and/or use of al- in a designated area. Jackson and Community Foun- Boyd Elementary lic School Mini-Grant pro- 50,000 hours towards commu- cohol and tobacco products, Inappropriate behavior may dation of Greater Jackson,” said Capital City Alternative gram provides funding for de- nity and fund development proj- including e-cigarettes, is pro- result in removal and loss of Murray. “This program has a Clausell Elementary tailed projects for teachers and ects. hibited on district property. privilege at future events. Tailgating in the park- The Jackson Public School ing lot may not impede the District or any high school general fl ow of traffi c or use are not responsible for acci- Mississippi coding academies to deliver space intended for employee dents, damage, loss or theft of parking. materials or personal proper- in demand tech skills to JPS graduates Solicitations and commer- ty during tailgating activities.

Mississippi Link Newswire Mississippi Coding Acad- emies is set to begin a program in Jackson in October. Between 20-30 students, many of them recent JPS graduates, will make up the inaugural class. These students will take part in an 11-month, tuition-free intensive education program in coding. The skills are in high demand by informational technology employers and garner above av- erage salaries. Selection is based on recommendations from students’ counselors, teachers or other mentors. Candidates must complete an application and take part in interviews as part of the admissions process. JPF File Photo: Provine students participated in a two-day application development camp at USM during the Most of the training is hands- 2016-17 school year. on and takes place in a simu- lated work environment. There emies program features: ming professionals emies is a non-profi t Mississippi will be some classroom instruc- • A rigorous recruitment and se- • A strong connection to the corporation. The academy is tion time. Students will primar- lection program of students and coding and computer science supported by local leaders, em- ily develop their coding skills teachers community ployers and educators. by writing code for most of the • A commitment to student suc- • A working affi liation with a For more information about eight-hour day. Besides coding, cess local community college. Mississippi Coding Academies students will develop employ- • A dedicated leadership group, May 2017 graduates of the in Jackson, contact Briar Bows- ability skills to remain success- including members from tech- Base Camp Academy were all er, coding instructor, (601) 896- ful in the IT fi eld. nology companies that employ hired at competitive salaries by 2468, Herbert Brown, classroom Inspired by Base Camp Cod- coders companies like FedEx, CSpire instructor, (601) 421-3435, or ing Academy in Water Valley, • Experienced classroom teach- and FNC. Richard A. Sun, CFA, co-found- the Mississippi Coding Acad- ers paired with skilled program- Mississippi Coding Acad- er, ( 202) 285-7272.

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The Mississippi Link Newswire CLARKSDALE – Coahoma Community College wants to repurpose you old jeans for a good cause. CCC’s Division of Enrollment and Student Services Counsel- ing Center is gearing up once again to host a special project, “Jeans 4 Justice.” In honor of October’s des- ignation as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, “Jeans 4 Justice” was inspired by a national social change organization designed to raise awareness and provide encouragement for women and men who have been Carr affected by domestic violence. Organizers are encouraging The Mississippi Link Newswire and will continue to offer everyone to come out and paint Lorman, Miss. – The Al- counseling and support ser- an inspirational message on a corn State University com- vices to all members of the pair of jeans or to paint a pair of munity mourns the passing of Alcorn community through- pants in memory of a victim of one of our own, junior Regina out their time of need. sexual or domestic violence. Michelle Carr of Clinton, We will provide you with Both jeans and painting mate- Miss. We express our sincer- information regarding funeral rials will be provided. est condolences to Regina’s arrangements and campus- “It’s a way to encourage our family, friends and loved based observances as details students to become advocates ones and ask the entire Alcorn become available. and speak out against domestic family to keep them in your Alcorn State University and sexual violence,” said Coor- thoughts and prayers. is a premier comprehensive dinator of Counseling Services The loss of a student is an land-grant university that de- Renee’ Hall, one of the event’s especially diffi cult and emo- velops diverse students into organizers. “Our goal is to bring tional time for the university. globally competitive leaders, awareness to our campus.” We encourage Regina’s class- and applies scientifi c research Throughout the remainder mates and fellow students to through collaborative part- of September, CCC is asking join together to help one an- nerships that benefi t the sur- faculty, staff and community other. rounding communities, state, members to support the project The university is offering nation and world. by donating a pair of jeans. This year, CCC’s project will be held during Homecoming Week (the last week of Octo- ber) as part of the annual car- nival. According to statistics provided by jeans4justice.org, one in every four college-aged women is a victim of an at- tempted or completed assault U.S. have been victims of as- To donate your old jeans or Hall at (662) 621-4858 or Dian and 2.78 million men in the sault. for more information, contact Thomas at (662) 621-4045. Libby Callegan is CPSD’s new fi nance director

The Mississippi Link Newswire sponsible for management and Health System. Prior to that she CLINTON – Longtime Clin- oversight of district funds, and was a manager, senior audi- tonian and Clinton Public oversees the bookkeepers at tor and staff auditor at KPMG, School District parent Libby each school, Human Resources LLP. Callegan is the district’s new and payroll operations. Callegan is a Clinton High director of fi nance. Callegan is a certifi ed public School graduate. She has two Callegan replaces Sandy Hal- accountant and holds an associ- children in Clinton’s public liwell who is retiring. ate’s degree in accounting from schools and has been active in “I am very excited to join the Hinds Community College and Parent Teacher Organizations amazing team at CPSD,” she a bachelor’s degree in account- since 2010. said. “I plan to continue the ing from Louisiana State Uni- “This position is critical to strong fi nancial management versity. our district,” said Tim Mar- and oversight established by Since 2011, she has worked tin, superintendent of schools. my predecessor and look for- as senior operations auditor “Mrs. Callegan brings a wealth ward to being part of the team at Southern Farm Bureau Life of experience in accounting and that takes our school district Insurance Company and from fi nancial management and we into the future.” 2003-2010 as the accounting are looking forward to having Callegan CPSD’s fi nance director is re- manager at Mississippi Baptist her on our team.” MSU to continue major role in testing reliability and safety of Army ground vehicles

The Mississippi Link Newswire MSU’s Center for Advanced statement of work to actually get- searchers also will create detailed for the fi rst SimBRS program. vice support (CSS) equipment to STARKVILLE, Miss. – Con- Vehicular Systems with support ting to value-added work on that models of the human body to as- Through those efforts, MSU re- improve Current Force effective- tinuing its robust history of re- from other university units and contract. This results in a com- sess occupant safety and human searchers delivered state-of-the- ness and provide superior capa- search in support of national de- outside entities. The maximum petitive advantage for our center factors issues. art modeling and simulation tools bilities for the Future Force. fense and security, Mississippi budget for the contract is $79 as we support our partners within The work will support the U.S. in the areas of blast and impact For more, visit www.army.mil/ State University will play a major million over fi ve years, subject to the Department of Defense.” Army Research, Development survivability, vehicle track sys- tardec. role in testing the performance, project needs. The MSU-led team will use its and Engineering Command’s tem durability and development CAVS is an MSU interdisci- safety and reliability of U.S. “We are very excited to receive advanced modeling and simula- Tank Automotive Research De- of advanced vehicle health sen- plinary center comprised of re- Army ground vehicles. the SimBRS 2 contract,” CAVS tion capabilities to design com- velopment and Engineering Cen- sors, among other areas. The search, engineering design and The U.S. Army Tank Automo- Executive Director Clay Walden puter simulation programs aimed ter’s mission to create a broad modeling and simulation tools development, as well as technol- tive Research, Development and said. “This program enables us at predicting the reliability and range of multi-scale modeling were thoroughly tested and vali- ogy transfer teams for industry Engineering Center has named to streamline the process of en- safety of Army ground vehicles. and validation tools to address dated. and government partners. MSU as the contractor for the gaging our researchers based on The models will assess Army ground vehicle reliability and The center develops, integrates For more, visit www.cavs.ms- second phase of the Simulation the emerging needs of our fed- vehicles at every stage of the ve- safety, soldier-environment inter- and sustains the right technol- state.edu. Based Reliability and Safety eral partners. For example, when hicles’ life cycle and will com- face and simulation-based design ogy solutions for all manned and MSU is Mississippi’s leading (SimBRS) project. working with our Army partners, prehensively examine every part, optimization. unmanned DoD ground vehicle university, available online at The research will be led by we can rapidly go from defi ning a down to the smallest details. Re- MSU served as the contractor systems (GVS) and combat ser- www.msstate.edu. 8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 4, 2017 www.mississippilink.com Lift up your head and look to God PRESERVED PART 2 Taking a knee By Pastor Simeon R. Green III will create a way. aged. He will try to defeat us Jesus ready, willing and able Special to The Mississippi Link Do we remember reading and rob us of our salvation. If to help. There is no situation Trials are not about the children of Israel we continue to entertain his known to man that is too great sent to Chris- when they were fl eeing Egypt charming but deceitful ways, for Him to handle. We must put for justice tians to turn us and they stood helplessly at the we could begin to accuse God our faith, trust and hope in the away from God, Red Sea with nowhere to turn? of not loving and caring for us. One who will bring us through By Shewanda Riley lenging. Yet, dealing with each but to strengthen Every possible avenue of escape We are reminded of the vari- with great victory. Columnist our faith and to was gone and their doom ap- ous scriptures in the Word of The Psalmist spoke pro- of those emotions (sometimes at “‘Nobody can build us up spiri- peared to be sealed. In that hour God that tell of people who foundly in Psalm 42:5, these the same time) brings me back change the past,’” tually so that we may be drawn of desperation, God instructed have had to suffer greatly, of- words: “Why are thou cast to a scripture that might provide says my mother. closer to Him. During times of them to “stand still and see the ten being isolated from family down, O my soul? And why an answer on how to deal with “’Which is why trials and affl ictions, we may salvation (deliverance) of the and brethren. A few examples art thou disquieted in me? these horrible injustices. James revolutions ex- become weary because of the Lord” (Exodus 14:13). By faith, of faithful saints who have Hope thou in God: for I shall 2:14-17 focuses on the impor- ist,’” This is a lingering circumstances that they obeyed and God made a trod the way before us include yet praise Him for the help of tance of having an active faith. conversation that have befallen us. If we are not way just in time. He will do the Joseph, Daniel, Jeremiah and His countenance.” Remember, In fact, verse 17 admonishes that Alice Walker mentioned having careful, the devil will cause us same for each of us. Our part is Paul. Job was feeling all alone and “In the same way, faith by itself, with her mother in her book In to give up in the midst of the simply to stand still and to keep If we are going through deep pressed down; then, he cried if it is not accompanied by ac- Search of Our Mother’s Garden. battle. our faith fi xed in Him. God will waters of adversity, trials or out from the depths of his soul, tion, is dead.” For example, tak- Though published over 30 years Discouragement is neither not fail a trusting soul. affl ictions, we want to encour- “Oh that I knew where I might ing a knee against injustice is an ago, these words perfectly ex- an uncommon nor an abnormal Satan so often blinds our age all to take a moment to lift fi nd Him! that I might come action that has energized many. plain recent protests over social situation. Also, it is not a sign of minds by telling us that our up our heads and look to God. even to His seat!” (Job 23:3) Keith Alton Scott, Philando justice issues like police brutal- failure. Many have fallen prey situation is unique. He tries to Past blessings, miracles and Rev. Simeon R. Green III is Castile and Terrence Crutcher ity. to discouragement through no convince us that no one else has answers to prayers can tempo- pastor of Joynes Road Church are just a few names that rep- From Colin Kapernick’s fault of their own. Sometimes ever had to suffer what we are rarily slip from the mind and of God, 31 Joynes Road, Hamp- resent more than just African- kneeling for the “Star Spangled circumstances arise and there experiencing or going through. need to be reaffi rmed. We must ton VA 23669. He is a member American men killed for no rea- Banner” to the multi-city pro- appears to be no way out. When This is a lie and a trick from endeavor to look above the dis- of the National Association of son. They represent a shameful tests against excessive police there is seemingly no way out, Satan, my friends, which may couraging circumstance that Evangelism Church of God, An- truth that the United States is violence, the protests are linked if we will only trust God, He cause us to become discour- we are facing, and we will see derson, Ind. once again forced to deal with. together by the unique thread of After decades of skirting the protest and resistance that con- issues, it seems like America nect all of us as Americans. Like is being forced to confront ra- REIGNING ANNOUNCEMENTS Walker acknowledged, millen- cial inequality, police brutality, nials who are marching and and blatant apathy concerning The ushers, pastor and members of Mt. Wade Baptist Church cordially invite you to their annual Ushers Anniversary Program protesting social oppression and the deaths of unarmed African Sunday, October 15 at 10:45 a.m. The guest speaker for this event will be Minister Rodrick Jones, son of the house at Jerusalem injustice recognize that change Americans. M.B. Church in Crystal Springs, Miss. under the leadership of Pastor Oscar Thompson. Please come and worship with us to make comes through revolutionary ac- So what does faith have to do this a great success in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. tion and not just dialogue. with social justice issues and As Christians, rather than sit the African-American commu- on the sidelines and critique pro- nities? Everything. Faith that testers, we should learn from doing something could possi- Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master their passion and energy. With- bly change the obviously ineq- out regard to how it may person- uitable system is the spark that ally impact them, they sacrifi ce has ignited the last few weeks of for causes in which they believe. protests in places like St. Louis I shared portions of this col- and NFL football arenas. Faith umn a few years ago trying to also is the foundation for what process diffi cult emotions after has historically been the center the death of Tamir Rice. Re- of the most transformative social visiting this column last year, I justice movements: the African- realized that the same emotions American church. Faith in ac- (shock, disappointment, anxiety, tion is voting, running for offi ce, 1750 anger, frustration and hopeless- changing unfair laws and taking SUNDAY ness) that surfaced after the a knee in protest of injustice. death of Rice remain. And with Shewanda Riley is a Dallas, www.nhcms.org Worship Services the widespread protests in the Texas based author of “Love 10:00 a.m. NFL after the shamefully vile Hangover: Moving From Pain Sunday School 8:45 a.m. and profane comments by the to Purpose After a Relation- current president, I wanted to ship Ends” and “Writing to the share this column again. Beat of God’s Heart: A Book of MONDAY To to be perfectly honest, Prayers for Writers.” Email her Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. wading through each of those at preservedbypurpose@gmail. emotions and trying to get to com or follow her on Twitter @ a place of peace remains chal- shewanda. WEDNESDAY Michael T. Williams Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. Pastor Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00p.m.

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www.mississippilink.com SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 4, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 College affordability NNPA, Pfi zer release new is a family affair poll about sickle cell disease By Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. COMMENTARY Strada Education Network. in the black community President and CEO, Thurgood Families should consider Marshall College Fund enrolling and paying tuition all options and available re- By Stacy M. Brown Do you along the way. sources. NNPA Newswire Contributor have $100,000 High school students usu- Thurgood Marshall Col- A new poll about sickle cell dis- saved for your ally consider which colleges lege Fund (TMCF) works ease (SCD), presented by the Na- child to earn a they want to attend for a myr- to provide graduating high tional Newspaper Publishers Asso- four-year pub- iad of reasons outside of their school students and current ciation (NNPA) and Pfi zer revealed lic college de- career interests and what they HBCU students with schol- that while the majority of respon- gree or as much as $200,000 can afford. Parents, so excit- arship opportunities and in- dents were familiar with the illness, for that same student to ated their child has decided to formation on college pros- less than 40 percent realized that it tend a private university? go to college, then begin the pecting. In many instances, disproportionately affects people of Paying for the high cost of process of fi guring out how attending one of our publicly- African descent. college is a major burden they will meld savings, get supported HBCUs, coupled The NNPA is a trade group that for many families across the loans and apply for scholar- with a TMCF scholarship, represents more than 200 Afri- NNPA President and CEO Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. (far left) and NNPA Chairman country. In fact, according to ships to cover the cost, sadly can prove to be a smart val- can American-owned community Dorothy Leavell (3rd from left) joined researchers from Howard University and a recent study by the Institute on a semester-by-semester ue proposition for incoming newspapers operating in the United Pfi zer offi cials to release a new poll on sickle cell disease at the National Press for Higher Education Policy, basis. This is before fi guring freshmen students. States. Earlier this year, Pfi zer part- Club in Washington, D.C. FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA for families from low-income out if the school of choice is With programs like our nered with the NNPA to increase communities, the fi nancial a good fi t for their child’s ap- Leadership Institute and our awareness about SCD in the black ing of how sickle cell disease is researchers at Howard University, burden can seem daunting titude and outlook on educa- list of scholarships and wrap- community and to encourage great- perceived by African Americans,” who made 31,934 telephone calls and even insurmountable. tion and professional devel- around services, I have seen er participation in clinical trials for said Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., presi- for the poll that was conducted be- The cost to earn a college opment. TMCF scholars graduate treatments involving the disease. dent and CEO of the NNPA. “With tween June 15 and July 15. A total degree can sometimes elimi- Parents should have honest debt-free…with job offers. The groundbreaking poll also this knowledge from the dedicated of 741 individuals aged 20 to 70 liv- nate higher education options conversations with their chil- We take great pride in helped to dispel one of the long- research team at Howard Univer- ing across the country, who identi- for many deserving and qual- dren beginning as early as the working with select stu- held myths about the negative per- sity, and through our collaboration fi ed as being of African-American ifi ed students. Fortunately, sixth grade about how much dents to identify programs of ception of medical professionals in with Pfi zer, we can spur meaning- ethnicity, responded to the survey. across government, corporate personal money may be strength at our 47 member- the black community. ful conversation and assess the best The majority of respondents (79 and philanthropic circles, available for college. There schools. TMCF works with The poll revealed that, despite ways to improve disease education percent) said they understood the millions of people are dedi- are a lot of hidden college- families to pair students with long-standing historical perceptions for those impacted in our communi- importance of disease education cated to addressing this issue related costs outside of just programs to create the best of mistrust in medical professionals ties.” and expressed the need for addi- by providing much-needed tuition. Remember, there are geographical, fi nancial and by the black community, 91 percent Dorothy Leavell, the chairman of tional current information, specifi - resources. application fees, medical ex- cultural fi t based on the inter- of respondents indicated that they the NNPA, said that she’s pleased to cally regarding pain relief, clinical As we work toward equal- aminations and vaccinations, est and talent level of each believe health care professionals are be a part of a group delivering “good trials and progress toward better izing college access and af- travel costs, payments for student upon graduation. trustworthy. news,” as well as the research that treatment or a cure. fordability, it is up to families housing, food, books, sup- Choosing the right college Seventy-nine percent of respon- Pfi zer continues to embark upon, on “It’s not surprising for us that a to take specifi c action in iden- plies and computers. is a decision requiring sub- dents had positive or neutral at- behalf of SCD patients. majority of our participants under- tifying the elements that can If parents don’t have the stantial research and a stra- titudes toward SCD trials and a SCD is a lifelong and debilitat- stood and were previously aware of make for the best collegiate extra money to contribute to tegic approach. Sometimes majority indicated a willingness to ing disorder that affects red blood sickle cell disease,” said Terri Ad- experience as shaped by costs, their children’s education, the best fi t for a student is participate in future clinical trials cells and it’s the most common in- ams, an associate dean in the Col- training and student culture. they must look at alternate op- starting off at a community for SCD, given appropriate knowl- herited blood disorder in the U.S. lege of Arts and Sciences at How- As a parent myself, and tions available based on their college program with a ma- edge and recommendations from Most people who live with SCD are ard University. “The overwhelming leader in the Historically combined family income. Par- triculation agreement to a health care professionals. of African descent and the disease majority understood that it’s a dis- Black College and Univer- ents or guardians should also publicly-supported HBCU. “Our core belief is that every occurs in one out of 365 African- ease, a blood disorder.” sity (HBCU) space, the is- inform their children early Be encouraged, be open and patient counts, especially when it American births. Adams continued: “There was a sue of college affordability that they must also contribute be focused. The school and, comes to rare disease,” said Michael The median age of death for willingness to participate in [SCD] is one that I confront regu- to helping fi nance their col- ultimately the career, we Goettler, the global president of sickle cell disease patients in Amer- clinical trials, however, 82 percent larly. The good news is that lege education through good choose will affect the trajec- Pfi zer’s Rare Disease unit. “When ica hovers in the mid-40s, said Dr. had very or somewhat negative atti- there are things we can do to grades, summer jobs, high test tory of our fi nancial health you have a rare disease, often you Kevin Williams, the chief medical tudes toward clinical trials in gener- make sure every student with scores, and community ser- and our professional mobil- feel lonely and your physician may offi cer for Pfi zer’s Rare Disease al, so there’s still a general mistrust the grades, desire and work vice that will earn them schol- ity. And it will impact how not be able to help you.” unit. Williams also writes a regular in clinical trials.” ethic to go to college can do arships and grants. It’s not just we invest in, infl uence and Goettler noted that the poll re- column about SCD for NNPA, titled Researchers and offi cials at Pfi zer so without fi nances being the the parents’ responsibility; our guide the next generation of sults provide a basis for Pfi zer to “Ask Dr. Kevin.” and the NNPA each said that they barrier to their success. children have some responsi- engineers, teachers, public seek more detailed assistance for Williams said that the insight hope to continue to educate pa- Parents must start the con- bility too. servants and entrepreneurs. sufferers. from the poll will not only help tients, family members and primary versation early and take the Parents, if you do not Johnny C. Taylor Jr. is The report said that there’s researchers determine how to fur- care doctors about SCD clinical tri- fi nancial lead. know how to take the lead, president and CEO of Thur- limited research regarding Afri- ther enhance disease education and als. Even if a child is poised to that is okay; don’t be afraid good Marshall College Fund can Americans’ knowledge and awareness, but will also help Pfi zer “Close to 20 percent said they be the fi rst in his or her fam- to seek help. There are plenty (TMCF), the largest organi- thoughts about clinical trials that educate SCD patients and their fam- were unsure of how it was inherited ily to attend college, which of free resources, books and zation exclusively represent- study the health impacts of the ill- ilies about the importance of clini- and this presents a problem,” Ad- should be applauded, it is reputable online services that ing the black college commu- ness, the report said. cal trials in bringing novel treatment ams said. “If you don’t know how up to the parents to know can help ranging from the nity. Follow him on Twitter at “These poll fi ndings will give options to market for those in need. it’s inherited, you may be putting key details about applying, Department of Education to @JohnnyCTaylorJr. our readers an in-depth understand- The survey was conducted by your offspring at risk.” One black juror out of 12 jurors and allegations of inappropriate conversations

NNPANewswirePR The right to be tried years of solitary conﬁ nement, denial of vis- BALTIMORE – The NAACP issued the by an impartial its by family and friends and mental torture. following statement regarding the trial of jury of one’s peers The NAACP became involved in the Kharon Davis in Dothan, Alabama. is fundamental to case several years ago due to the obvi- The inappropriateness of the Dothan our justice system; ous violation of Davis’ Sixth Amendment criminal justice system in all aspects of this right is already rights. The Sixth Amendment of the United its treatment of Kharon Davis is unaccept- in jeopardy at the States Constitution guarantees the right to able. For the last ten years, Davis has been outset of Kharon’s a trial without unnecessary delay, a lawyer, denied his Sixth Amendment rights to a overdue trial. an impartial jury, and to know who your ac- public, fair and speedy trial. Now, the poi- Briggs The NAACP is cusers are and the nature of the charges and sonous drink of injustice is seeping into his concerned and committed to keeping the evidence against you. Dothan cannot con- long-deferred opportunity to face a jury of nation’s eye on Dothan’s treatment of Da- tinue to disregard these basic rights with his peers. vis. He has maintained his innocence since impunity. After waiting over a decade for a hearing, his arrest June 9, 2007 on robbery and cap- The NAACP and the NAACP’s Ala- he must now face the additional challenges ital murder charges. During his prolonged bama State Conference and Dothan Branch of a nearly all-white jury and allegations of pretrial detention, Davis has described pri- will continue to monitor the trial to ensure The NAACP condemns the treatment of Kharon Davis by the Dothan crimi- inappropriate conversations among jurors. or inhumane treatment, including several transparency, visibility and justice. nal justice system in Alabama. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

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NOTICE OF APPEAL FOR A REZONING

ZONING CASE NO. 3979

By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the City Council of Jack- son, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected thereby, that Quality Property, LLC has ﬁ led with the Planning Board for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Rezoning from C2 (Limited) Commercial to C3 (General) Commercial to operate an automotive service & repair shop for property located at 5408 Robinson Rd. Ext., in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as:

Being situated in lots 11 and 12 SWEP J. TAYLOR SUBDIVISION, Part 2 according to a plat on ﬁ le in the Ofﬁ ce of Chancery Clerk at Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, in Plat Book 5, at page 33, and being more particularly described by metes and bounds to writ:

Commencing at the Northwest corner of lot 10 of the aforesaid SWEP J. TAYLOR SUBDIVISION, Part 2, and run easterly along the North line of lot 10 and the South line of lot 12, a distance of 80.0 feet; thence right through an interior angle of 90 degrees 15 minutes and run northerly a distance of 195.1feet to the Point of Beginning of the property herein described; thence continue northerly along the last mentioned line a distance of 110.0 feet; thence right through an interior angle of 269 degrees 45 minutes and run easterly a distance of 80.0 feet; thence right through an interior angle of 90 degrees 15 minutes and run northerly a distance of 134.13 feet to the Southeast corner of a certain 1.032 acre tract; thence right through an interior angle of 65 degrees 38 minutes and run southwest- erly along said 1.032 acre tract a distance of 258.7 feet to the east line of Robinson Road Extension; thence right through an interior angle of 115 degrees 57 minutes and run southerly along said eat line a distance of 70 feet; thence right through an interior angle of 194 degrees 48 minutes and continue along said East line a distance of 70.6 feet; thence right through and interior angle of 73 degrees 37 minutes and leaving said East line, run Easterly a distance of 177.5 feet to the point of beginning containing 0.8518 acres, more or less.

Being situated in lots 11and 12,SWEP J. TAYLOR SUBDIVISION, Part 2, according to a plat on ﬁ le in the Ofﬁ ce of the Chancery Clerk at Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi in Plat Book 5, at page 33, and being more particularly described by metes and bounds to wit:

Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 10 of the aforesaid SWEP J. TAYLOR SUBDIVISION, Part 2, and run easterly along the North line of lot 10 and the South line of lot 12, a distance of 80.0 feet; thence right through and anterior angle of 90 degrees 15 minutes and run northerly a distance of 195.1feet to the point of beginning of the property herein described; thence continue northerly along the last mentioned line a distance of 110.0 feet; thence right through an anterior angle of 26 degrees 45 minutes and run easterly a distance of 80.0 feet; thence right through an anterior angle of 89 degrees 45 minutes southerly for a distance of 110 feet to a point; thence run westerly for a distance of 80 feet to the point of beginning, all being a Part of lots 11 and 12, SWEP J. TAYLOR SUBDIVISION, Part 2, according to a plat on ﬁ le in the Ofﬁ ce of the Chancery Clerk at Jackson, Hinds County, Mis- sissippi, in Plat 5, at page 33.

Said application was heard by the City Planning Board on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 with a recommendation to deny. The applicant has ﬁ led an Appeal of the recommendation of the Planning Board. The Case will be heard at the City Council’s Zoning Meeting in the Council Chambers, First Floor, City Hall, 219 S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 2:30 p.m., on Monday, October 16, 2017.

WITNESS my signature this 22nd day of September 2017.

/s/Ester L. Ainsworth Zoning Administrator City of Jackson, Mississippi

9/28/2017, 10/12/2017

LEGAL

SECTION 901

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

City of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi West Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project MDOT Project No. ER-7254-00(005)LPA/107358-701000 City of Jackson Project No. 17B4500.701

The City of Jackson, Mississippi will receive bids to repair the West Street Bridge over Town Creek, MDOT Project No. ER-7254-00(005)/LPA/107358-701000 no later than 3:30p.m., local time, Tuesday, November 7, 2017, in the City Clerk’s ofﬁ ce of Jackson, at which time said bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the City Hall located 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi.

Reconstruction of the West Street Bridge over Town Creek and all other related items of work required to complete the project as shown as speciﬁ ed in the contract documents.

The contract time is 90 calendar days.

This general description of the work does not in any way limit the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all work and furnish all plant, labor, equipment and materials required to complete the project as shown on the Contract Drawings and as speciﬁ ed in the Contract Documents.

The attention of bidders is directed to the Contract Provisions governing selection and employment of labor. Minimum wage rates for Federal-Aid projects have been predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and are subject to Public Law 87-581 Work Hours Act of 1962, as set forth in the Contract Provisions.

The City of Jackson hereby notiﬁ es all Bidders that it will afﬁ rmatively insure that in any contract en- tered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged and women’s business enterprises will be afforded the full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

The award of this contract will be contingent upon the Contractor satisfying the DBE/WBE requirements. The DBE goal will be 3%.

The Pre-Bid meeting will be held Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 10:00 am - 5th ﬂ oor Conference Room in the Hood Building.

Plans, specifi cations and contract documents are on fi le and open to public inspection at the Offi ce of Stantec Consulting Services Inc., 200 North Congress Street, Suite 600, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201 and the Engineering Department of the City of Jackson. One (1) copy of the Plans, Specifi cations and Contract Documents may be procured upon payment of $200.00 (by check, made payable to “Stantec Consulting Services Inc.”) from 200 North Congress Street, Suite 600, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201. The payment is non-refundable.

Each bidder must deposit with his proposal a Bid Bond or Certiﬁ ed Check in an amount equal to ﬁ ve percent (5%) of the total bid payable to the City of Jackson as bid security. The successful bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment bond each in the amount of 100% of the contract amount awarded.

Attorneys-in-fact who sign Bid Bonds or Payment Bonds and Performance Bonds must ﬁ le with each bond a certiﬁ ed and effective dated of their power of attorney.

The proposal and contract documents in its entirety shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and deposited with the City Clerk, 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi prior to the hour and date above designated. Stripped Proposals will be rejected. Bidders may not withdraw their bid within sixty (60) days after the date of the actual bid opening without consent of the City of Jackson.

Work to be performed shall be in accordance with the “Mississippi Standard Speciﬁ cations for Road and Bridge Construction, 2004 Edition”, together with all amendments and/or special provisions and/or addenda to the standards duly approved and adopted, unless otherwise noted in these speciﬁ cations.

No (bid proposal) will be sold after 12:00 o’clock Noon, of the day preceding the Advertised Date for receipt of bids

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities.

Jerriot Smash Dr. Robert Blaine, Interim Director of Public Works Chief Administrative Ofﬁ cer Department

Terry Williamson Legal Counsel Department of Public Works

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION BUREAU OF BUILDING, GROUNDS AND CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SIGN VARIANCE FOR WALGREENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JACKSON HISTORIC PRES- JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI ERVATION COMMISSION (JHPC) WILL HOLD ITS MONTHLY MEET- THE JACKSON CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SIGN VARI- ING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2017 AT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ANCE FOR WALGREENS TO RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT HAS BEEN 12:00 P.M. IN THE ANDREW JACKSON CONFERENCE ROOM (RM. SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2017 AT 10:00 A.M. IN COUN- 105) OF THE WARREN HOOD BUILDING, 200 SOUTH PRESIDENT Sealed bids will be received at the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real CIL CHAMBERS AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING, 219 SOUTH PRESIDENT STREET, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI. Property Management, 501 North West Street, Suite 1401 B, Jackson, Mis- STREET, JACKSON, MS, 39201. INTERESTED CITIZENS ARE ENCOUR- sissippi, 39201, until 2:00:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 10/24/2017, for: AGED TO ATTEND. PLEASE CONTACT THE SIGNS & LICENSE DIVISION I. APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS (601) 960-1154 FOR MORE INFORMATION. RE: GS# 411-119 A. OLD BUSINESS Parking Lot Improvements 9/21/2017 9/28/2017 - NONE East Mississippi State Hospital

B. NEW BUSINESS at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Contract documents may LEGAL 1. CASE NO. 2017-40, REQUEST BY: WILLIAM MCCLAIN, TO be obtained from: DEMOLISH AND REBUILD STRUCTURE BACK TO ITS ORIGI- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NAL STYLE AT 149 E. COHEA ST., LOCATED IN THE FARISH Professional: Engineering Plus, Inc. CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI STREET HISTORICAL DISTRICT. Address: 1724 B 23rd Avenue SIGN VARIANCE FOR FINE & DANDY Meridian, Mississippi 39301 2. CASE NO. 2017-42, REQUEST BY: ANNE W. BOOTH TO IN- Phone: 601-693-4234 THE JACKSON CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SIGN VARI- STALL AN 8FT X 4FT TREATED WOOD FENCE ALONG THE Email: [email protected] ANCE FOR FINE AND DANDY TO RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT HAS BEEN SIDE AND A PORTION OF THE FRONT OF HOME AT 1311 SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2017 AT 10:00 A.M. IN COUN- POPLAR BLVD., LOCATED IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DIS- A deposit of $100.00 is required. Bid preparation will be in accordance with CIL CHAMBERS AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING, 219 SOUTH PRESIDENT TRICT. Instructions to Bidders bound in the project manual. The Bureau of Building, STREET, JACKSON, MS, 39201. INTERESTED CITIZENS ARE ENCOUR- Grounds and Real Property Management reserves the right to waive irregu- AGED TO ATTEND. PLEASE CONTACT THE SIGNS & LICENSE DIVISION 3. CASE NO. 2017-43, REQUEST BY: ELEANA POPE TO RE- larities and to reject any or all bids. NOTE: Telephones and desks will not be (601) 960-1154 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLACE WINDOWS THAT ARE ROTTEN AND HAIL DAMAGED available for bidders use at the bid site. 9/21/2017 9/28/2017 AT 1216 QUINN ST., LOCATED IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. Calvin R. Sibley, Bureau Director LEGAL II. OTHER ITEMS Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DISCUSSION 9/21/2017, 9/28/2017 CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI -NONE SIGN VARIANCE FOR FRESHII

III. ADJOURN LEGAL THE JACKSON CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SIGN VARI- ANCE FOR FRESHII TO RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT HAS BEEN SCHED- 9/21/2017, 9/28/2017 Advertisement for RFP ULED FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2017 AT 10:00 A.M. IN COUNCIL RFP 2017-14 Lead Partner to Provide Extensive Support on the CHAMBERS AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING, 219 SOUTH PRESIDENT Jackson Public Schools STREET, JACKSON, MS, 39201. INTERESTED CITIZENS ARE ENCOUR- ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Reading Software Subscription & Related Services AGED TO ATTEND. PLEASE CONTACT THE SIGNS & LICENSE DIVISION (601) 960-1154 FOR MORE INFORMATION. Advertisement for Bid Sealed, written formal rfp proposals for the above rfp will be received by the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the 9/21/2017 9/28/2017 Bid 3061 Cleaning Grease Traps Business Offi ce, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 A.M. (Local Prevailing Time) October 12, 2017, at which time and Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bid will be received by the place they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees LEGAL Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Of- reserves the right to reject any and all rfps, to waive informalities, and to fi ce, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 A.M. (Local withhold the acceptance of any rfp if approved for forty-fi ve calendar days NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS Prevailing Time) October 05, 2017, at which time and place they will be pub- from the date rfps are opened. Proposal forms and detailed specifi ca- licly opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject tions may be obtained free of charge by emailing [email protected]. Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 77-3-16 of the Mississippi Code any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to withhold the acceptance of any ms.us, calling (601) 960-8799, or documents may be picked up at the of 1972, as amended, requesting names to be added to a list of contractors bid if approved for forty-fi ve calendar days from the date bids are opened. above address or downloaded from JPS website at HYPERLINK “http:// and suppliers qualifi ed to perform contracts within the scope of proposed Proposal forms and detailed specifi cations may be obtained free of charge by www.jackson.k12.ms.us” www.jackson.k12.ms.us. utility projects concerning construction, extension, and/or repair of electric emailing [email protected], calling (601) 960-8799, or documents public utility facilities for or on behalf of Entergy Mississippi, Inc. Names of may be picked up at the above address or downloaded from JPS website at 9/28/2017, 10/5/2017 qualifi ed contractors or suppliers desiring to be added to such list may be HYPERLINK “http://www.jackson.k12.ms.us” www.jackson.k12.ms.us. submitted to supplierqualifi [email protected].

9/21/2017 9/28/2017 Please include contact information, type of contractor or supplier and a description of qualiﬁ cations. Questions Call 1-844-387-9675.

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LEGAL PICK UP NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI THE MISSISSIPPI LINK DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT (SEP) PRIVATE LATERAL REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM JACKSON UPTON TIRE 5495 I-55 South Frontage Road PLUMBING CONTRACTOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) BULLY’S RESTAURANT Countyline Road and State Street VOWELL’S MARKET PLACE The City of Jackson, Mississippi is soliciting qualifi cations from qualifi ed 3118 Livingston Road MURPHY USA 5777 Terry Road Plumbing Contractors for the Consent Decree Supplemental Environmental CASH & CARRY 6394 Ridgewood Rd (North Jackson) CITY HALL Project (SEP) for Repair or Replacement of Defective Residential Private Capitol Street and Monument Street REVELL ACE HARDWARE Terry Road Sewer Laterals in targeted areas in the City of Jackson, Mississippi. Quali- CITY HALL Terry Rd (South Jackson) fi cations will be received by the City Council at the offi ce of the City Clerk, CLINTON 219 S President St RITE AID City Hall, 219 South President Street, Mississippi 39201 until 3:30 P.M. Lo- DOLLAR GENERAL cal Time, October 17, 2017, for supplying all labor and materials (as speci- GARRETT OFFICE COMPLEX 380 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave 807 Berkshire St - Clinton, MS fi ed) necessary for work described below. This project is being undertaken 2659 Livingston Road RITE AID in connection with the settlement of an enforcement action, United States et DOLLAR GENERAL 114 E. McDowell Rd RIDGELAND al. v. City of Jackson, taken on behalf of the U. S. Environmental Protection RITE AID Agency and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality under the 3957 Northview Dr (North Jackson) RITE AID Clean Water Act and the Mississippi Air and Water Pollution Control Law. DOLLAR GENERAL 6075 Old Canton Rd 398 Hwy 51 2030 N Siwell Rd CANTON TERRY The scope of services is to repair or replace defective residential private DOLLAR GENERAL A & I SERVICE STATION sewer laterals and to remove illicit connections to the sewer system that 4331 Highway 80W are located in low- and moderate-income (lowmod) residential communities 716 Roby Street - Canton, MS at Exit 78 DOLLAR GENERAL as defi ned by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. B & B CITY HALL 5990 Medgar Evers Blvd 702 West North Street - Canton, MS West Cunningham Avenue Qualifi cations shall be submitted using the forms provided, sealed in an DOLLAR GENERAL BOUTIQUE STORE envelope and plainly marked on the outside of the envelope: “Qualifi cations 1214 Capitol St (Downtown Jackson) RAYMOND for SEP RESIDENTIAL PRIVATE SEWER LATERAL.” 3355 North Liberty - Canton, MS DOLLAR GENERAL BULLY’S STORE HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Qualifi cations shall be submitted in triplicate, stapled individually, sealed 304 Briarwood Dr Church Street - Canton, MS WELCOME CENTER and deposited with the City Clerk, City Hall, Jackson, Mississippi prior to DOLLAR GENERAL COMMUNITY MART 505 E. Main Street the hour and date designated above. 2855 McDowell Rd 743 Ruby Street - Canton, MS SUNFLOWER GROCERY DOLLAR GENERAL FRYER LANE GROCERY 122 Old Port Gibson Street, A MANDATORY PreQualifi cations Submittal Meeting is scheduled for Oc- 104 Terry Rd tober 2, 2017, 10:00 a.m. local time in the First Floor Conference Room of Martin Luther King Drive - Canton, MS Raymond, MS the City of Jackson Warren Hood Administration Building. Attendance by JJ MOBIL HAMLIN FLORAL DESIGN LOVE FOOD MART contractors intending to submit on the project is required and will be re- Northside Drive and Flagg Chapel 285 Peace Street - Canton, MS 120 E. Main Street, corded. All potential subcontractors and other interested parties are invited LIBERTY BANK AND TRUST JOE’S SANDWICH & GROCERY Raymond, MS to attend. 2325 Livingston Rd. 507 Church Street - Canton, MS RAYMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY MCDADE’S MARKET Qualifi cations do not require a bond; however, each submitter must agree K & K ONE STOP 126 W. Court Street, Raymond, MS that, in the event of the award of a contract, applicable insurance will be Northside Drive 110 West Fulton Street - Canton, MS RAYMOND CITY HALL furnished in the amounts outlined in Request for Qualifi cations. MCDADE’S MARKET #2 LACY’S INSURANCE 110 Courtyard Square, Raymond 653 Duling Avenue 421 Peace Street - Canton, MS RAYMOND COURTHOUSE The Request for Qualifi cations may be downloaded from the City of Jack- PICADILLY CAFETERIA SOUL SET BARBER SHOP son website: http://www.jacksonms.gov/bids.aspx. The Request for Qualifi - UTICA Jackson Medical Mall 257 Peace Street - Canton, MS cations is on fi le and open to public inspection in the offi ce of the City Clerk HUBBARD’S TRUCK STOP in Jackson, Mississippi. 350 W Woodrow Wilson Avenue TRAILER PARK GROCERY Mississippi Hwy 18 SHELL FOOD MART 22 Westside Drive - Canton, MS For additional information and assistance regarding this contracting oppor- 5492 Watkins Drive PITT STOP tunity, the MS Procurement Technical Assistance Program and local con- SPORTS MEDICINE BYRAM 101 Hwy 18 & 27 tract procurement center may be found at: Fortifi cation and I-55 DOLLAR GENERAL BOLTON www.mscpc.com TWO SISTERS KITCHEN 125 Swinging Bridge Dr. BOLTON LIBRARY 707 North Congress - Jackson, MS HAVIOR’S AUTO CARE BOLTON CITY HALL The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in public contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal business opportunity for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offeror 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. Failure to comply with the City’s ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder, or offeror from being awarded an eligible contract. For more information on the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity Program, please contact the Offi ce of Eco- nomic Development at 601-960-1055. Copies of the ordinance, EBO Plan Applications and a copy of the program are available at 200 South Presi- dent Street, Room 223, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi.

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