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Each year makes us stronger and more committed to doing the work we love. We do it for you and hope we have enlightened your lives in some way. Thank you for making The Mississippi Link your newspaper choice in print and online. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. ~Your Mississippi Link Newspaper Family Jackson’s Top Retired Education Personnel Cop announces retirement group bestows scholarship By Othor Cain Editor on future educator After more than 30 years on the force, Jackson’s po- lice chief calls it quits. Vance, By Othor Cain who was named chief of po- Editor lice by former Mayor Tony In the true essence of the spirit and Yarber announced Wednes- reason for this holiday season, the day that he would retire at the Jackson Metropolitan Retired Educa- end of the year. tion Personnel Association held its When named in 2013 as annual Christmas Social Tuesday and Yarber’s choice for police awarded another $1,000 scholarship. chief Vance said then, “I Formed in 1969, the group has been started off as a recruit, and I going strong for nearly 48 years, men- worked my way up from beat toring educators, awarding scholar- cop to sergeant, from lieuten- Vance ships to future educators, sharing best ant to commander, to assis- practices and of course reminiscing tant chief all through those or hold-over capacity for lon- on yester-years, fondly known as ‘the years. From a professional ger than one hundred eighty good old days.” Tuesday was no dif- standpoint, obviously it’s a (180) days in a position that is ferent when more than 100 retirees fulfi llment.” required by law to be fi lled by gathered in the community center on Vance said becoming a po- appointment of the governing Albermarle Road in Jackson. lice offi cer was a calling, a body of a municipality, or by This year’s scholarship recipient career he didn’t want at fi rst. mayoral appointment with was Monica Curry, a sophomore music “God put me here because the advice and consent of the education major at Hinds Community He wanted me here,” Vance council or alderman. If such College in Raymond. When reached said. “And you work on His position is not fi lled within by phone, Curry was ecstatic with the schedule, not yours, right? He the 180 days after the expira- honor. “Based on the criteria for the picked the time for me to step tion of the position’s term, no scholarship, I was humbled and hon- into this, and Mayor Yarber municipal funds may thereaf- ored to receive it,” Curry said. “I hope obviously went along with ter be expended to compen- one day to become a vocal teacher and that.” sate the person serving in the choir director. This scholarship will Current Mayor Chokwe position. help me pursue my dreams.” Antar Lumumba, who began December 4, marked 150 Another component of this festive serving as Jackson’s mayor in days that Vance has been holiday gathering is the music pro- July had not offi cially named serving in a hold-over role. vided by the melodious sounds of the Vance as his choice to lead Thursday is the last coun- Jackson Metropolitan Retired Com- the men and women of JPD, cil meeting for 2017 and the minity Chorale. Founded by Ruth P. but Vance remained in the council agenda does not in- Hobbs in 1978 with six retired female role with much uncertainty clude an action item pertain- teachers, the choir now seats more than about his future. According to state statue 21-15-41, no per- Vance Educator son shall serve in an interim Continued on page 3 Continued on page 3 Curry Actor, activist and father: Ossie Davis remembered We were all in the same position, so Guy Davis continued: “When I Ossie Davis would it’s wasn’t about, ‘Hey, my dad was on got into trouble, dad would make me TV last night,’ because everybody’s stand there with my palms facing up have turned 100 this dad was on TV last night.” and he’d look me in the eye and tell A host of stars lived in and around me what I did wrong and take his belt year. His children the family’s Mount Vernon, N.Y. en- off and ‘Wham!’ [hit my hands with clave, including writer E.B. White, the belt]. He could hurt you without remember his life producer Dick Clark, actor Art Carney ever harming you.” and boxer Floyd Patterson. Meanwhile, Ruby Dee, “could light By Stacy M. Brown “As an adult and a parent myself, you up and your knees would be buck- NNPA Newswire Contributor I came to discover just how wonder- ling, before you were hit.” Entertainer and activist Ossie Davis ful and amazing our parents were and Mostly, the lessons taught by Davis would be 100 years old if he was alive how thoughtful they were,” said Guy and Dee were about life – particularly today. Yet, it’s impossible to celebrate Davis, an accomplished blues musi- life as an African American. One les- his life without also honoring the sto- cian. son involved boycotting Christmas ried career of his wife and life partner, Guy Davis pointed toward his par- after the 16th Street Baptist Church Ruby Dee. ents’ activism and their deep friend- bombing that killed four little black Entertainer and activist Ossie Davis would be 100 years old if he were alive today. Given the heightened racial tensions FAMILY OF OSSIE DAVIS ships with folks like Paul Robeson and girls; others involved planning direct in America, it’s also hard to ignore Malcolm X. Ossie Davis ultimately actions following the assassinations of that Davis and Dee always stood out honor their mother and father for his While Davis and Dee were famous would give the eulogy at Malcolm X’s Medgar Evers and John F. Kennedy. as dedicated activists for freedom, jus- birthday. actors, their children said that they funeral. Davis and Dee were prominently in- tice and equality. “I’ve always thought of being their never felt they had anything to brag Davis said his parents taught lessons volved in the Civil Rights Movement “We raised them well,” joked Nora children as ‘ordinary and extraordi- about around the neighborhood. even while administering discipline. and together they planned marches, Davis Day, one of the couple’s three nary,’” said Day. “On Saturday, we “Many of our friends were in the “They were like Joe Louis’ boxing sit-ins and other acts of civil disobedi- children. did our chores, scrubbed the bathroom same position,” Muhammad said. “We gloves, the left and the right,” said ence and protests. Nora joined her sister, Hasna Mu- and we did our homework. They were played with Sidney Poitier’s children, Guy Davis. “One was the punisher The children remembered making hammad, and her brother, Guy, for an serious about parenting, not unlike Harry Belafonte’s children and the and the other was the educator. They Davis interview with the NNPA Newswire to many homes.” children of other activists and actors. worked well together.” Continued on page 3

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2 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK DECEMBER 21 - 27, 2017 www.mississippilink.com Ward 6 Councilman moving full speed ahead

Gift award from mom and dad.

Aaron Banks receives award from family members Patricia (mom), Barron (dad), Aaron, LaTona (wife)

nomic development, land use, recre- of America’s cities and towns before Banks joins national ation and parks, historic preservation Congress, with the administration and leadership circle and international competitiveness. The at home. appointment was announced by NLC “Serving on an NLC committee is By Othor Cain President Mark Stool, Mayor of Little one of the most effective ways for a lo- Editor Rock, Arkansas. cal offi cial to advocate for their com- The proud family members of Ward Banks gleamed with joy and excite- munity in Washington,” Stool said. “I 6 Councilman Aaron Banks gathered ment as his family gathered in his offi ce am thrilled to have Aaron Banks join in his offi ce Monday for a triple cele- at City Hall. “Serving on this commit- a team of local leaders from around bration. They celebrated Banks’ birth- tee not only gives me the opportunity the country working to craft our policy day, him being just an all around good to represent the City of Jackson, but in platform and to solve the most pressing guy and his recent appointment to the addition, to put forth innovative policy challenges facing our communities.” National League of Cities (NLC) 2018 positions, seek solutions for greater Barron Banks, Aaron’s father, was Community and Economic Develop- economic opportunities for Jackson responsible for assembling the group ment (CED) federal advocacy com- and most importantly to learn,” Banks to celebrate the young Banks’ achieve- mittee. This committee has the lead said. ment. “We’ve been trying to celebrate responsibility for developing NLC’s As a committee member, Banks will Aaron for awhile now and this feels federal policy positions on issues in- play a key role in shaping NLC’s pol- right. Aaron continues to make all of volving housing, community and eco- icy positions and advocate on behalf us proud,” Barron said. Banks fi nishes up work before celebration. www.mississippilink.com DECEMBER 21 - 27, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3

Educator Continued from page 1 50 members both male and female. Kicking the afternoon of celebration off was the president of the organization Gwen Chambliss. “Every- one worked extremely hard to make this event a success and I’m not only grateful to lead it but even more humble to be a part of it,” Chambliss said. The day also included gift sharing and a holiday meal fit for kings and queens. PHOTOS BY KEVIN BRADLEY Chambliss

Jackson Metropolitan Retired Community Chorale Willie Silas on drums and Bernard Holly on guitar.

Davis Vance Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 papier-mâché cut outs and refraining Both had key roles in the televi- just a pure force of nature when it they were, making a successful liv- ing to Vance. from commercial activity to protests sion series “Roots: The Next Gener- came to acting,” Guy Davis said. ing but, because there were no black Lumumba said in a prepared racial inequality and injustice. Later, ation” in 1978, “Martin Luther King: “Father was more of a writer. He conductors on the train, they decided statement, “Chief Lee Vance the family would protest Coca-Cola, The Dream and the Drum” in 1986, acted, but he enjoyed writing.” to protest and they didn’t go on stage will be retiring at the conclusion because of a connection the com- and “The Stand” in 1994. Davis ap- Davis died February 4, 2005 at 87. that night.” of the year. Both in my capacity pany had with the racist John Birch peared in three Spike Lee films, Dee died on June 11, 2014 at 91. Davis continued: “They stepped as mayor and prior to becoming Society and its stand on Apartheid. including “School Daze,” “Do the Both, Dee and Davis, always saw up and had to sacrifice in order to mayor, I’ve had great respect for “We’ve been black a long time Right Thing” and “Jungle Fever.” the bigger picture and, if they were make change and today, you don’t Chief Vance. He has been an as- and what you see happening today… Dee also appeared in the latter two; still alive, they would still be active even think twice about seeing a set to the City and an asset to my none of this is new,” Nora Davis among her best-known films was “A in the fight for freedom, justice and black conductor or bus driver.” family personally. We celebrate said. Raisin in the Sun,” in 1961. equality. Day said that her parents taught his thirty plus year career and an Davis was a central figure among The couple shared billing in 11 “I learned from my parents that, her to appreciate different cultures, argument can be made that Chief black performers and he and Dee stage productions and five movies sometimes, sacrifice is necessary,” languages and people. Lee Vance is the best police chief celebrated their 50th wedding anni- during their long careers and re- said Guy Davis. “Once they were “They taught us to love our peo- that the City has seen to date.” versary in 1998 with the publication ceived the Kennedy Center Honors on a train to go to work at a theater ple and to speak up for our people,” No official word on what Vance of a dual autobiography, “In This in 2004. on Broadway, when they were do- said Day. “When needed, answer the plans to do after retirement. Life Together.” “Of the two of them, mother was ing the play ‘Purlie Victorious.’ Here call.” 4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK DECEMBER 21 - 27, 2017 www.mississippilink.com Praises of Hope Gospel Showcase celebrates organ and tissue donation Mississippi Link Newswire Faith can play an important role in the world of organ and tissue donation and transplan- tation. That was the message shared at the Praises of Hope gospel showcase hosted by the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) in Jackson. “Faith and the faith commu- As we look back over 2017 we thank God for his unfiltered nity can play a large part in the lives of donor families grace and mercy. As we look forward to the holiday season and transplant recipients,” said Becky Pierson, manager we share God’s love and his promise to never leave us. of Community Outreach for MORA and organizer of the event. “We wanted to share the stories of some of the families who have been on ei- ther side of donation, and how faith has guided them on their journey as a donor family or a recipient waiting on a lifesav- ing gift,” added Pierson. Ashford Sanders, the fea- tured performer at Praises of Hope, is well aware of the need for donation. At 31 years Ashford Sanders sings at Praises of Hope. of age, the Canton, Miss. na- tive has been on dialysis for certain that the right decision I am at the stage where I’m not seven years and will one day about donation was made. “I just talking about myself, it’s need a kidney transplant. “It’s just knew there was somebody how can I speak on behalf of important. It’s not only me. out there that we answered those in need,” said Porter. Children are born with kidney their prayers,” she added. The pastor, who was on di- disease and they need donors. Dion Porter knows exactly alysis for five years, says that They need people to step out what Camel means when it he always had faith that some- and to be donors,” said Sand- comes to a prayer being an- thing better would come his ers, who was a finalist on swered. In March of 2017, way and now he pays his story BET’s Sunday Best in 2012. Porter, the pastor of Terry of faith and donation forward. One of the attendees at the Grove Missionary Baptist “I realize how much that faith event was donor mom Cynthia Church in Terry, Miss., re- has paid off but my faith, my Camel and she believes that ceived a kidney from his aunt, works are different now. I tell faith helped direct her to do- Sharon Robinson, as a living them about donation and how nation after losing her daugh- donation. “When you first get we play a part and how we ter, Danielle Bryant, to a brain a transplant, you just want to can help someone else who is From my family to yours wishing you a very hemorrhage in 2012. “At that tell your story. You’re grate- waiting right now,” said Por- Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year - 2018. time in my life, I was close ful to your donor. Then it ter. enough to God I didn’t have to becomes bigger. It’s not just To register as an organ, eye Senator Sollie Norwood ask him why.” Danielle saved about you being blessed with and tissue donor, please go to multiple lives and Camel is a kidney and your donor. Now www.donatelifems.org.

Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year! Hinds County Election Commissioner, District 2 Toni Johnson www.mississippilink.com DECEMBER 21 - 27, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5 New Vineyard Church Toy and Food Give-away At Pineridge Apartments formerly known as Rebelwoods Apts. • Jackson, Miss. • December 16, 2017

PHOTOS BY KEVIN BRADLEY 6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK DECEMBER 21 - 27, 2017 www.mississippilink.com Murrah choir getting Chastain eighth graders recognized for service, citizenship ready for trip to Italy Mississippi Link Newswire Ward 4 City Councilman De’Keither Stamps honored eighth-graders of Chastain Middle School for community service. He presented a Certif- icate of Award after a success- ful food drive led by the team. The presentation was made at the December 5 meeting of the Jackson City Council. Teach- ers, students and parents of Chastain were on hand to rep- resent the school. The eighth-grade students, parents and teachers of Chas- tain collected 1,423 canned Ward 4 City Councilman De’Keither Stamps presented a Certifi cate of goods and nonperishable Award to Chastain Middle School eighth-graders in honor of their com- items. The donations went to The Murrah Mustang Singers strike a pose after a performance. munity service effort. Mississippi MOVE’s Help the Mississippi Link Newswire “Music is something that is the Murrah Choir’s GoFundMe Homeless Campaign. tions technology teacher, ac- well-rounded individuals,” said The Murrah Concert Singers universal,” said student direc- account. Donations by check or Social studies teacher LaTo- cepted the award on behalf of Smith. “This means not only have been invited to represent tor Justin Bell. “If you are from money order should be made sha Smith came up with the the team. being academically and behav- Jackson at the Festival of Gold Africa, or the United States, you out to the Mustang Choir Boost- idea and rallied the eighth- “The teachers of the ‘Great iorally sound but being socially in Italy. Murrah has taken fi rst can speak to people through er Club and mailed to Mur- grade team. Dina Smith, an Eight’ are teaching the stu- aware as well. It’s important to place in local, state and national music.” rah High School, 1400 Murrah information and communica- dents that it is important to be give to the less fortunate.” competitions in the last year. The choir is currently raising Drive, Jackson, MS 39202. They are now looking forward $100,000 to help pay for the trip For more information, please to delivering another award- to the Festival of Gold in Italy contact choral activities direc- winning performance on the to be held in March 2018. On- tor Pierrdro Gallion at (601) international stage next spring. line donations may be made to 927-0345. JPS schools to make up Jim Hill wins 2017 JPS inclement weather day Mississippi Link Newswire Winter Break will be adjusted for will be observed. Early dismissal The Jackson Public School all JPS schools as follows: times are 12 p.m. for elementary District closed all schools and of- Thursday, December 21 will schools, 12:30 p.m. for middle STEM competition fi ces December 8 due to winter be a full, regular school day. Ear- schools and 1 p.m. for high precipitation and hazardous road ly dismissal will not be observed schools. Mississippi Link Newswire conditions. Inclement weather as originally planned. All schools and offi ces will be The Jim Hill High School make-up days are necessary to Friday, December 22 will be open Thursday, December 21 and JROTC STEM team won the meet instructional hour require- a 60 percent day for all schools. Friday, December 22 as noted 2017 JPS Fall STEM Compe- ments. Therefore, the districtwide The early dismissal schedule above. tition. STEM stands for sci- ence, technology, engineering and mathematics. Making up the winning team were Adora Guice, Jakayla Marzittie, Jakiya Brown, Vernecia Ander- son, and Corinne April. The team’s coach was 1ST Sgt. Gayle Anderson and Lt. Col. Raymond Leonard was their Jim Hill JROTC STEM team presenting their winning poster entry mentor. All seven JPS high schools were represented by at analyzed and presented their dential program and a fall se- least one team in the competi- fi ndings. They used this data mester learning experience on tion. The winning team, along to forecast the weather for No- behalf of the JROTC Program with cadets from all seven vember 2017. They then used in JPS.” JPS JROTC units, received an the information to predict how According to Willis, the all-expenses-paid trip to Mis- it would impact the local econ- six-year partnership has pro- sissippi State University De- omy or military operations. vided a number of benefi ts for cember 2. While there, they Col. (Ret.) Paul Willis is di- the participating JROTC ca- participated in a full day of rector of JROTC Programs for dets. First of all, it increased STEM activities and orienta- Jackson Public Schools. awareness of STEM academic tion to the college environ- “One of the major challeng- programs and career fi elds. It ment. es facing the nation is the need has fueled cadets’ interests in The project theme was for greater emphasis on sci- higher education so that they “What’s the Weather?” Like ence, technology, engineering can prepare for STEM-related novice meteorologists, the and mathematics education in careers. Additionally, the proj- participating cadets used their our public schools,” said Wil- ect has inspired the cadets to problem-solving and research lis. “To help address this need, pursue academic excellence. It skills. They collected weather the U.S. Army Cadet Com- has also enhanced their lead- data for the month of Octo- mand contracted with MSU to ership skills and character de- ber 2017. Then they graphed, provide a summer STEM resi- velopment.

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www.mississippilink.com DECEMBER 21 - 27, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 Hinds CC honors Foundation scholarship recipients

Chloe Longley

Students who received Trustmark Scholarships are (Front) Hannah Reihl of Vicksburg, Jakiyah Stirgus of Utica, Ariana Sirgew of Jackson, Jerry Thornhill of Raymond, Representing Trustmark Bank; Taneesha Blount of Jackson, Kaliann Green of Pearl, Breanna Green of Pearl, Wasia Shabbier of Pearl; (Back) Tristan Carson of Raymond, Paxton Files of Brandon, Jarrod Rob- inson of Terry, Alandria Ferguson of Terry And Kyra Carroll of Jackson.

The Mississippi Link Newswire Others recognized were Antwayne Foundation awarded more than 600 RAYMOND – The Hinds Commu- Fisher of Jackson and Davis Soto of scholarships in the 2017-2017 aca- nity College Foundation recognized Forest who received the Jobie Martin demic year. The deadline to apply for its 2017-18 scholarship recipients, Scholarship. Chloe Longley of Jack- a scholarship for the 2018-2019 aca- donors and honorees at a reception son received the Edward D. and Re- demic year is Feb. 15, 2018. Oct. 27 at the Muse Center on the becca J. Brown Scholarship. For more information, visit www. Rankin Campus. The Hinds Community College hindscc.edu. Antwayne Fisher and Davis Soto Western Line, Petal and Corinth Singer, actor, educator School Districts lead the state to headline Attaché for kindergarten readiness alumni dinner

The Mississippi Link Newswire instructional goals. This stronger perintendent of Corinth School Dis- Kindergarten students in West- foundation leads to students with trict. ern Line, Petal and Corinth school increased aptitude for achievement,” The Kindergarten Readiness As- districts earned the highest average said Larry Green, superintendent of sessment evaluates early literacy scores on the fall 2017 Kindergarten Western Line School District. skills such as the ability to recog- Readiness Assessment thanks to the Petal and Corinth both have Early nize letters and match letters to their districts’ efforts to strengthen pre-K Learning Collaboratives (ELCs) in sounds and a student’s recognition programs in their communities. their districts. that print fl ows from left to right. Kindergartners in all three dis- “Early childhood education and Mississippi started testing incom- tricts exceeded the fall target score pre-K continues to be a strong focus ing kindergarteners at the start of of 530 that demonstrates kindergar- in the Petal School District. Through the school year in 2014. Though the ten readiness. Western Line students our efforts, kindergarten students test continues to show the majority earned an average score of 574, Petal are coming better prepared to start of kindergarteners start school un- students averaged 564, and Corinth school, which allows our teach- prepared, students are showing in- student averaged 557. ers to take them to the next level. cremental improvements. Statewide, the average score on In addition, we are able to connect Statewide, the percentage of stu- the fall 2017 Kindergarten Readi- with families sooner to better fos- dents scoring kindergarten-ready ness Assessment was 503. Only 20 ter positive communication before has increased from 34.6 percent in of the state’s 144 school districts their K-12 experience begins,” said 2014 to 36.9 percent in 2017. Stu- demonstrated an average score of Matt Dillon, superintendent of Petal dents scoring below the target score 530 or above. Nine of those 20 dis- School District. has dropped from 65.4 in 2014 to tricts have invested in pre-K through Mississippi’s ELC program serves 63.1 in 2017. The Mississippi Link Newswire the Early Learning Collaborative close to 2,000 in 14 communities Roughly half of Mississippi school nity shows so much support and enthu- program. and has made Mississippi a national districts offered pre-K in 2016-17. Attaché show choir’s alumni dinner siasm for this exciting event.” Research from a four-year study leader in early childhood education Making high-quality early child- theater is set for Jan. 27. The fundrais- “Guests will also get to see the 2018 show that 85 percent of students at standards. The National Institute for hood education accessible to all chil- ing event combines delicious cuisine, Attaché competition set – the Beatles,” the beginning of kindergarten with a Early Education Research (NIEER) dren is one of the primary goals of a silent auction and awesome talent on Fehr said. score of 530 or above on the Kinder- recognized Mississippi’s ELCs for the Mississippi State Board of Edu- stage. In its 38th year, Attaché has been garten Readiness Assessment are on the past two years for meeting all cation Strategic Plan. Clintonians shouldn’t miss the 10th named the No. 1 show choir in America track to become profi cient readers 10 quality standards for preschool. “High-quality early childhood annual event at Mississippi College’s multiple times by the Show Choir Rat- by the end of 3rd grade. Only six states earned this recogni- education is not only the pathway Anderson Hall in the B.C. Rogers Stu- ing System. Attaché has hosted Show Western Line offers pre-K in both tion. to kindergarten readiness, but it dent Center. The Saturday evening pro- Choir Nationals in Nashville, Tenn., for of its elementary schools. “Quality pre-K experiences are has a positive impact on academic gram begins at 7 p.m. 16 straight years. “Western Line has invested heav- essential to a student’s future aca- achievement throughout a child’s Attaché alums performing will in- The silent auction will feature unique ily in our pre-kindergarten program. demic success. Through our pre-K education,” said Carey Wright, state clude country singer/songwriter Shelly jewelry, art and pottery; gift certifi cates The 75 students who participate in program, Corinth students are pro- superintendent of education. “Sev- Fairchild, Broadway actor Heath Cal- for dry cleaning, house cleaning, res- our pre-K program and then matric- vided quality academic instruction eral studies have estimated that for vert and award-winning educator Brit- taurants, weekend get-away trips, con- ulate into our kindergarten program and experiential opportunities that every dollar invested in high-quality tany Wagner. The “Last Chance U” TV cert tickets, collegiate items, and golf show learning readiness and assess- eliminate many of the emotional, so- early childhood education programs, star, Wagner is widely acclaimed as the and hunting outings. ment measures which far exceed cial, and academic defi cits that these the return on investment ranges academic counselor to the nation’s No. Tickets are $45 per person and all the those kindergarteners who come to children have when they start in our from $7 to $12. Investment on the 1 ranked East Mississippi Community profi ts go to support Clinton High’s At- us without the benefi t of our pre-K program. We fi nd these children are front end pays dividends on the back College Lions football team in Scooba. taché show choir program. program. We continue to actively better prepared for Kindergarten end of a child’s education.” “The Attaché alumni dinner theater Music patrons are advised to make recruit students for our pre-K pro- and continue to outperform those View the results at http://mdere- is one of our biggest fundraisers of the reservations by Jan. 15. gram and train teachers in innova- students who have not had a Pre-K ports.mdek12.org/report1/r2017-18. year,” said David Fehr, Attaché direc- To reserve tickets, contact Sara Gra- tive strategies for reaching early experience,” said Lee Childress, su- aspx. tor. “We are grateful that our commu- ham at 601-573-8442. GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: www.mississippilink.com 8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK DECEMBER 21 - 27, 2017 www.mississippilink.com JSU sophomore, Jordan JSU alumna Karmyn Norwood establishes Jefferson, selected by Harvard to $50,000 endowment attend public policy conference jsumsnews.com JSU alumna Karmyn Norwood is investing $50,000 over the next By Abdoulaye Ba said. fi ve years towards a personal en- jsumsnews.com A 2016 valedictorian of Callaway dowment to benefi t students in the While JSU students went home for High School, Jefferson is also a mem- area of Science, Technology, Engi- the winter break, sophomore Jordan Jef- ber of the JSU Tigers’ football team. neering and Mathematics (STEM). ferson’s break began with an email that When he is not on the fi eld playing wide Her passion for giving began started with a “Congratulations” from receiver, he is either in class or in the with a $2,000 scholarship from Harvard University – a place he hopes student government center advocating the Beta Delta Omega Chapter of to attend for graduate school. for students as the sophomore class vice Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. A political science major at Jackson president. He is also a member of the while matriculating as an under- State and longtime Jackson resident, W.E.B. Du Bois-Harvey Honors Col- graduate at Jackson State. JSU alumnae Karmyn Norwood es- Jefferson has been selected to attend lege and volunteers much of his time in “When I think about the impact tablishes $50,000 endowment for the eighteenth annual Public Policy and the Jackson community. that it had on my life, I want to be STEM students. Leadership Conference (PPLC), Feb. Jefferson fi rst learned about the con- in a position where I can help stu- 8-11, at Harvard University’s Kennedy ference through the W.E.B. Du Bois- dents who just need a little bit of JSU, ensuring that a pipeline of School of Government. Harvey Honors College after it hosted a help to enter a university and be diverse talent is developed through “It felt surreal,” exclaimed Jefferson. Spring 2017 recruitment event with the successful,” said Norwood. “It not STEM initiatives.” “I am very interested in public policy Harvard Kennedy School. He was later only makes me feel good that I am Norwood’s 20-year career, in- and law. I am all for making the world a recommended to attend the conference impacting a neighbor or my com- cluding time with the U.S. govern- better place.” by Loria Brown Gordon, associate dean munity, but it makes you feel good ment, has assisted her commitment The PPLC is designed to inform JSU political science major Jordan Jeffer- of the Honors College. as a human being. This helps us to being an activist for diversity freshmen and sophomore students about son, a sophomore, was among 73 students Besides Gordon’s recommendation to continue to have growth in our in the corporate America environ- careers in the public sector. The confer- chosen, out of 800, to attend Harvard Uni- letter, Jordan had to send a resume, a community.” ment. ence encourages students who are com- versity’s public policy conference. PHOTO personal statement and an academic She is the site vice president “There is real value in having COURTESY OF IMANI KHAYYAM/JACKSON FREE mitted to public service to prepare for PRESS transcript that highlighted his stellar 4.0 for the Air Mobility and Maritime a diverse population because it graduate study in public policy and in- grade-point average. Missions (AMMM) Line of Busi- brings people from all walks of life ternational affairs. It also provides in- attend some Harvard Kennedy School “He is a focused and a well-rounded ness (LOB) for Lockheed Martin together – once that happens, a di- formation on fi nancial support through graduate courses. This conference also student who knows what he wants and Corporation. In this capacity, she verse dialogue begins and it drives various fellowship programs. allows these students to network with goes after it,” said Gordon, who got is responsible for the Marietta site innovation. Diversity ultimately This year’s cohort is comprised of their cohort members, as well as with to know the student-athlete when they operations enabling program ex- prepares you for who you will in- 73 student leaders selected nationwide students, faculty and staff at the Ken- both traveled to Cape Town, South Af- ecution of multi-billion dollar plat- terface with in the workforce and a from a pool of over 800 applicants from nedy School of Government. rica with the JSU Passport to the World forms. sense of what the real world looks 220 different institutions. Jefferson is Jefferson says that he hopes the expe- program. As a STEM advocate, Norwood like.” the only student from Jackson State riences and knowledge he will acquire Jefferson hopes to eventually contrib- says one of the ways that she con- As a Lockheed Martin execu- who was selected this year. JSU senior at the conference will be a benefi t to ute to the overall growth and prosperity tributes to her alma mater is by be- tive, Norwood says it is vital that political science major Faith Ambrose JSU. of the state of Mississippi as a public ing an executive sponsor for JSU. her company continues to partner attended the sixteenth annual confer- “Of course, I want to research the servant. He credits JSU for a great start. “Lockheed Martin has 100,000 with JSU. “I want to structure that ence in 2016. graduate school at Harvard, but mainly, “Jackson State University is develop- employees worldwide, 50,000 of engagement so we can get the most Students at the PPLC conference will I want the experience to help mold me ing me into the man I want to be. I still those employees are scientists. I bang for our buck. JSU is a great hear from distinguished speakers, par- into a better leader for the future. Not have a long way to go, but I have come want to invest in our future work- place for Lockheed Martin to re- take in workshops and panels, and even only for my career but JSU as well,” he so far,” he said. force by assisting students from cruit talent.” University photographer and mentee ‘get the picture,’ win 2017 Libris Iconic Images Award jsumsnews.com Jackson State University’s Department of Communications and Marketing team members, Charles A. Smith, photogra- pher, and Kentrice Rush, social media associate, have won Photoshelter’s 2017 Libris Iconic Images Award. Smith’s remarkable picture capturing the total solar eclipse, earlier this year, and Rush’s mesmerizing photo of JSU’s Sonic Boom of the South were among 17 images selected from over 300 submis- sions depicting scenes from all walks of life. Smith “These 17 images are a small sample of the stunning images created by our Li- bris clients this year,” said PhotoShelter CEO Andrew Fingerman. “To say we are proud to work with creative profession- als of this caliber is an understatement. We are honored to help these teams get their work done quickly and easily, so they can tell their brand’s story and en- gage their audiences.” Once Rush learned of the news, she was rendered speechless. “I really couldn’t form the words to express how happy I was. When I looked at my photo Social media associate Kentrice Rush captured lead drum major Abraham Duffi e as he and members of the Sonic Boom of the among the other photos, it was just a Rush South stand resolute in the rain. great feeling,” she said. In contrast, Smith admits that he let out The petite and soft-spoken Rush dis- economics from Tougaloo College, hails were leaving the stadium. However, the sources / Kelly M. Grow a boisterous victory shout after reading closes that she fondly refers to Smith from a family of teachers. Ironically, he band – The Sonic Boom of the South – Cincinnati Reds / Kasey Williamson his congratulatory email. “I was elated as the “Mr. Miyagi” of photography. It reveals that he wanted no parts of the kept playing despite the downpour. Colgate University / Mark DiOrio and blown away. I had no idea. It was a is a reference to a character in the cult- family business. “So, I picked up the camera and started Empire State Development / Darren last minute afterthought,” he says, noting classic, 80s fi lm series “Karate Kid.” In “Now, I’ve come to a place in my life taking pictures of them. The shot that was McGee that he decided to submit the photos after the movie, Mr. Miyagi is a martial arts where I fi nd teaching is the most enjoy- chosen was my favorite of all the shots Franklin & Marshall College / Deb receiving repeated notifi cations about the master who helps a bullied teen become able experience that I have. I enjoy be- because of the look on the drum majors Grove contest. a karate champion. ing on a college campus. I enjoy teach- face,” said Rush. “He was so focused and Jackson State University / Charles A. Smith adds that he chose Rush’s photo In regard to Smith, Rush said: “He’s ing students and colleagues or whoever intense, and the band was playing behind Smith because “her picture taken at the JSU just a great teacher. He’s so unselfi sh in wants to learn,” he said. him. He looked like he had control of the Jackson State University / Kentrice and Southern football game really told the way that he teaches. He wants people Smith goes on to mention that he had moment even though he had no control Rush the story of that day.” The photographer to learn.” a photography mentor who is still very of the weather.” Mike Cohea / Johnson & Wales Uni- then said he remembered his snapshot of Earlier this year, Smith had an injury much a part of his life. “We talk at least Smith’s advice to up and comers: versity the solar eclipse and submitted it as well. that left him incapacitated and unable to once a week about photos, and he’s still “Look at your life, your environment, MLB Photos / Alex Trautwig The Photoshelter honor appears to be work for a duration. The photographer, giving me advice,” he said. you’d be surprised at the stories you can New York Jets / Dan Szpakowski even more rewarding for the pair since with twenty years of experience, leaned When it comes to the award-winning tell. Some people don’t realize that they New York State Executive Chamber / Smith has been serving as Rush’s mentor on his interns and mentees for assistance. images taken by Smith and Rush, they have a great eye, so just pick up a camera Darren McGee for the past two years. “I’m just thankful that while he was both seemed to agree that timing and and shoot.” Portland Trail Blazers / Bruce Ely “I started shooting football with him out, he gave me the opportunities to having an eye is important. 2017 Libris Iconic Images Awards Sarah Matheson Photos / Sarah Mathe- last year, but he started helping me with shoot by myself and trust me with as- Rush said that when she took her pho- winners include: son photography shortly after I began work- signments. I really appreciate him,” said to, the game was delayed due to the rain. ATP World Tour / Thomas Lovelock University of Florida / Bernard Brzez- ing here,” said Rush, who holds a mas- Rush in a voice fi lled with emotion. She soon sought shelter to protect the Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard inski ter’s degree in business administration. Smith, who received a bachelor’s in equipment, and she noticed that people California Department of Water Re- University of Idaho / Joseph Pallen NATIONAL

www.mississippilink.com DECEMBER 21 - 27, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 Democrat Doug Jones NASA celebrates stuns Moore, Trump legacy of fi rst black and the RNC to win American astronaut

Sessions’ Senate seat By Erick Johnson Chicago Crusader/NNPA Member Fifty years ago, a tragic accident By Stacy M. Brown ended the groundbreaking career NNPA Newswire Contributor of Major Robert H. Lawrence Jr., A heavy African-American a Chicago native and stellar Air turnout in Alabama’s special Force pilot who became Ameri- election propelled underdog ca’s fi rst black astronaut. Democratic candidate Doug On December 8, 2017 – the 50th Jones to victory, in a hotly- anniversary of his death – NASA contested race against the honored his often-ignored legacy fl awed, yet heavily-favored, and contributions to the agency. Republican candidate Roy Earlier this year, the Chicago Moore. Crusader reported about the lack The New York Times re- of visibility of NASA’s fi rst black ported that Jones defeated Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. was the fi rst African American astronaut. USAF/ American astronaut and helped to WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Moore 49.9 percent to 48.4 raise awareness about Lawrence’s percent with 1.7 percent of incredible journey. According to NBC News, biggest offi cials. Charles Bold- voters preferring a write-in In planning a story for its annual “Lawrence’s memory languished en, America’s fi rst black NASA candidate. Black History Month edition, Chi- in obscurity” partly due to the fact chief administrator and Stephanie According to CNN exit cago Crusader staffers discovered that the Pentagon only recognized Wilson, the second black female polling, 68 percent of white that little was being done to honor someone as an “astronaut” if they astronaut, attended the service. voters, including 72 percent Lawrence, while NASA held me- actually fl ew to an altitude above Another black astronaut, Winston of white men voters and 63 morials to mark the 50th anni- 50 miles. Scott, played the trumpet in a band percent of white women vot- versary of three, white astronauts However, Rep. Bobby Rush that performed various jazz songs, ers, supported Moore, an al- who perished in a fi re aboard the (D-Va.) mounted a campaign that including, “Fly Me to the Moon.” leged child predator. Apollo 1 space module, during a forced NASA to put Lawrence’s Reportedly, jazz was one of Law- Meanwhile, 96 percent of prefl ight testing. name on the Space Mirror Me- rence’s favorite musical genres. black voters supported Jones, Democratic candidate Doug Jones defeated former judge Roy Moore The Crusader story lauding morial in 1997 – thirty years after Herman B. White Jr., a physicist including 93 percent of black in a highly contentious special election in Alabama for Attorney Lawrence’s achievements was Lawrence’s death. and lecturer at Bradley University men voters and 98 percent of General Jeff Sessions’ vacated U.S. Senate seat. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS published in dozens of black “On Dec. 8, 1997, on the thir- in Peoria, Ill., Lawrence’s alma black women voters. newspapers after the National tieth anniversary of his death, mater, gave a presentation where Blacks accounted for a 29 ica was great, Moore didn’t segregationist language from Newspapers Publishers Associa- Lawrence had his name unveiled a memorial scholarship and a con- percent share of all voters in hesitate to respond with stun- the state constitution. tion (NNPA) carried it on its news- on the Florida memorial,” NBC ference room bear Lawrence’s the special election in Ala- ning clarity with an answer One of Moore’s accusers wire. News reported. name. Recently, Ohio State Uni- bama. that seemed to out-Trump the said he molested her when Born in 1935 to the late Gwen- The ceremony recognizing versity in Columbus, Ohio re- Black voter turnout played president’s comments when she was 14; another said that dolyn Duncan and Robert H. Law- Lawrence, earlier this month – al- named a dormitory in Lawrence’s a key role in getting Jones he was on the campaign trail. he tried to rape her and she rence Sr., the future Air Force pilot though spirited, at times – was a honor. elected as Alabama voters “I think it was great at the fought him off. Still, Trump was a man ahead of his time. Long somber one for the 300 guests that Bolden, who piloted the space were forced to choose be- time when families were and the RNC threw their sup- before magnet and STEM pro- included decorated NASA astro- shuttles Columbia and Discovery, tween a Republican who’s united – even though we port behind him. grams were part of the high school nauts, dignitaries, relatives and praised Lawrence for his spirit. perceived as a racist and ac- had slavery. They cared for Fifty percent of voters said curriculum, Lawrence excelled in friends, who had fl own and driven “He took that fi rst step,” Bolden cused of child abuse and a one another,” Moore said. the allegations against Moore math and science. miles across the country to honor said. “If he had lived, he would Democrat who has earned “People were strong in the were defi nitely or probably At 16, he graduated with hon- Lawrence at the Kennedy Space have been fl ying on that space his chops prosecuting the Ku families. Our families were true, while 44 percent saw ors from Englewood High School Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. shuttle also.” Klux Klan. strong. Our country had a di- them as defi nitely or probably and went on to earn a bachelor’s Lawrence’s older sister, Dr. Col. Robert Cabana, who fl ew The contest also was rection.” false, according to prelimi- degree in chemistry from Bradley Barbara Lawrence, attended on four shuttle missions, agreed. viewed, by many, as a test of Later, he added: “The great- nary exit poll results reported University. He married the late and spoke; another prominent “Major Robert H. Lawrence racial progress in the Deep ness I see was in our culture, by ABC News. Barbara Cress from the prominent Chicago resident who was pres- truly was a hero,” said Cabana. South, and the power of Pres- not in all our policies. There A majority of voters (54 Chicago Cress family and entered ent was E. Dawn Griffi n, the “He set the stage for what was to ident Donald Trump’s rheto- were problems. We had slav- percent) said the allegations the Air Force at age 21 before oldest daughter of Ernest Grif- come.” ric to sway voters. ery; we’ve overcome slavery. were a minor factor or not a earning a doctorate in physical fi n, founder of Griffi n Funeral Barbara Lawrence shared her Trump campaigned hard We’ve had prejudice; we still factor at all. chemistry from Ohio State Uni- Home in Bronzeville. The Grif- experiences with her brother as for Moore, recording a robo- have prejudice, but we’ve Chris Cillizza wrote that, versity, becoming the fi rst astro- fi n Funeral Home, which closed they grew up on the South Side call for the former judge, and turned the tide on civil rights. “Jones’ victory means that naut at NASA to earn a doctorate in 2012, handled the funeral ar- of Chicago. She said, when Rob- convincing the Republican We’ve done a lot of things for now Democrats are only degree. rangements for Lawrence. ert was young, he was a very dis- National Committee (RNC) to bring this country around, two seats away from the ma- As a United States Air Force Members from Lawrence’s col- ciplined student and dedicated to to back the man who was pos- and I think we can still make jority – Vice President Mike pilot, Lawrence accumulated over lege fraternity, Omega Psi Phi, learning. sibly banned from the local it better.” Pence casts the tie-breaking 2,500 fl ight hours. In June 1967, also attended to honor one of their “I’m truly proud to have been mall in Gadsen for badgering Moore’s wife, Kayla, even vote when it is 50-50. While Lawrence graduated from the U.S. own. On the sprawling grounds his sister,” she shared. “He wasn’t young women, according to got into the controversial a Democratic move into the Air Force Test Pilot School (Class of the NASA facility, they par- interested in being the fi rst black The New Yorker. fray. majority still looks like a long ‘66B) at Edwards Air Force Base, ticipated in a two-and-a-half-hour astronaut. He was only interested On the day of the special One day before the elec- shot, it’s now not out of the Calif. In that same month, he was ceremony that began at the Center in being given the opportunity to election, #RoyMoore trended tion, Kayla Moore argued question.” selected by the USAF as an as- for Space Education and culmi- do what he wanted to do. I’m sorry all day on Twitter with some that her husband isn’t a bigot. Jones, an attorney and tronaut for their Manned Orbital nated with an emotional wreath- he wasn’t here a little longer, but I straight-forward and emo- “One of our attorneys is a prosecutor, served as U.S. Laboratory (MOL) program, thus laying ceremony at the base of the think his job was one that was well tional posts. Jew,” she said. “Fake news Attorney for the Northern becoming the fi rst black astronaut. national Space Mirror Memorial, done.” “That white supremacist would tell you that we don’t District of Alabama, and Lawrence died while training a massive black granite structure The Chicago Crusader is a #RoyMoore rode in on a horse care for Jews. And I tell you won acclaim for prosecuting another pilot, Maj. John Royer, where Lawrence’s name is among member publication of the Na- to vote. Kudos to him,” tweet- all this, because I’ve seen it the remaining Klansmen re- to perform the “fl are” maneuver those of 20 astronauts who either tional Newspaper Publishers As- ed Greg Carr, chair of Howard and I just want to set the re- sponsible for the 16th Street – an operation that Lawrence had died in fl ight or in training. sociation. University’s Department of cord straight, while they’re Baptist Church bombing that already mastered – in the F-104 The ceremony brought out Learn more about becoming a Afro-American studies and here,” she said gesturing to killed four African American Starfi ghter. some of NASA’s astronauts and member at www.nnpa.org. frequent guest on “NewsOne mainstream media outlets girls in 1963. Now” on TV One. “As white that were in the room. “One Shortly after mainstream supremacy dies, this is what of our attorneys is a Jew. news outlets predicted that it looks like. It won’t go with- We have very close friends Jones had won the special Chevrolet provides “mobile offi ces” out a fi ght. Bannon. Trump. that are Jewish, and rabbis, election, he took to Twitter to Moore. All of their comrades and we also fellowship with celebrate the victory. and enablers. They’re daring them.” “Thank you Alabama,” for millennial think tanks in Seattle humanity to respond.” Moore has never been one Jones tweeted the night of the One of Wisconsin Rep- to stay above controversy. election. resentative Gwen Moore’s Even before the allegations In a statement about the Al- NNPA Newswire posts was retweeted more that he pursued sexual rela- abama Senate race, Reverend Chevrolet recently partnered than 30,000 times: tionships with teens, Moore Jesse Jackson Sr., the founder with the National Millennial “Another #RoyMoore sup- was the most controversial of the Rainbow PUSH Coali- Community and sent out groups porter just called my offi ce major-party U.S. Senate tion, said that a coalition of of infl uential young people to posing as an @AP reporter. nominee in recent memory, black and white voters spared destinations around Seattle, Once their cover was blown according to CNN. Alabama from international Washington to execute think they started screaming and He was booted off the Ala- shame and disgrace by elect- tank-style discussions on topics called me and my staff the n- bama Supreme Court bench ing Jones to be the state’s related to the success of today’s word and other racial slurs. I when he served as chief jus- next United States Senator. multicultural millennials. won’t be intimidated. I won’t tice for refusing to remove “The coalition that pushed The National Millennial Com- stop speaking out. You will a two-ton statue of the Ten Jones over the fi nish line can munity (NMC) is a progressive not shut me down. Believe Commandments that he’d win and redeem the whole and diverse group of millenni- Participants in the National Millennial Community event in Seattle, Wash., it.” ordered placed on state prop- South,” said Jackson. “It is als that works to dispel negative use a tablet to perform research using 4G LTE Wi-Fi in the Chevy Trax. Already facing numerous erty. He was elected back to a stinging repudiation of the stereotypes about the generation Chevrolet accusations of sexual miscon- the job, but ousted again in divisive politics of Moore, and represents the 80 million duct with children, Moore, in 2016 for refusing to abide President Donald Trump and young people in this country by gender, sexual orientation, so- and searching for jobs means recent weeks, further aligned by the U.S. Supreme Court’s strategist Steven Bannon and conducting think tanks, semi- cioeconomic status, religion for all millennials, factoring in himself with the old South decision legalizing same-sex bodes well for Democrats nars and engagement opportu- and more. Chevrolet and the the unique challenges facing with his racially insensitive marriage. looking at House and Senate nities with the CEOs of major National Millennial Community that generation. comments. Moore said that homosex- congressional races in 2018.” corporations. The community’s created these mobile think tanks When asked by a reporter ual activity should be illegal Freddie Allen contributed members present diversity in in an effort to understand what Offi ces to explain the last time Amer- and argued against removing reporting for this story. ethnicity, geographic location, networking, personal branding Continued on page 12 STATE

10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK DECEMBER 21 - 27, 2017 www.mississippilink.com DRA and federal partner Community faith outreach to deliver technical hosts party at MSH, Dec. 10 assistance, training to improve rural healthcare U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration provides support

The Mississippi Link Newswire DRA is collaborating with Tippah County Hospital The Delta Regional Author- federal partners and rural (TCH) in Ripley: TCH is a ity (DRA) and the U.S. De- health resource centers to as- 40-bed, county-owned critical partment of Health and Human sist providers and healthcare access hospital that serves area Services (HHS) are collaborat- leaders with developing and residents in Tippah County. Volunteers from St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church of Clinton, Miss., at Mississippi State Hospital ing to provide technical assis- implementing a system of care Sharkey-Issaquena Commu- tance to rural hospitals in Ar- for their communities by tar- nity Hospital (SICH) in Roll- kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi geting eight areas: ing Fork: SICH is an acute- and Missouri. The Delta Re- • Improve fi nancial position care facility jointly owned by gion Community Health Sys- and increase operational effi - Sharkey and Issaquena coun- tems Development Program ciencies ties. is administered by the U.S. • Implement quality-im- Missouri Health Resources and Services provement initiatives to im- Pemiscot County Memorial Administration’s Federal Of- prove health outcomes Hospital (PCMH) in Hayti: fi ce of Rural Health Policy. • Increase use of telemedi- PCMH is a publicly owned Launched in August 2017, cine and operated healthcare pro- the program enhances health- • Develop a community care vider serving Pemiscot County care delivery in the Delta re- coordination plan and nearby areas. gion through intensive, multi- • Improve the health of area Iron County Hospital (ICH) year technical assistance to residents in Pilot Knob: ICH is a stand- providers in rural communi- • Integrate social services to alone critical access hospital ties, including critical access address socioeconomic chal- that is owned and operated by hospitals, small rural hospi- lenges Iron County. Volunteers from St. Luther Missionary Baptist Church of Jackson, Miss., at Mississippi State Hospital tals, rural health clinics and • Ensure access to and avail- About the Delta Regional other healthcare organizations. ability of Emergency Medical Authority The program provides hos- Services The Delta Regional Author- pitals and clinics with vari- • Strengthen workforce re- ity is a federal-state partner- ous fi nancial, operational and cruitment and retention needs ship created by Congress in quality-improvement assess- Selected healthcare facili- 2000 to help create jobs, build ments, consultations, educa- ties include: communities, and improve tional training, planning and Arkansas lives through strategic invest- ongoing coaching to help Daughters of Charity Ser- ments in economic develop- healthcare leaders develop and vices of Arkansas (DCSA) in ment in 252 counties and par- implement a local health sys- Dumas: DCSA is comprised ishes across eight states. To tem that supports a continuum of two rural health clinics and date, DRA’s investments have of care. one wellness center serving exceeded $3.7 billion – includ- “Our region endures grow- Desha, Drew and Chicot coun- ing contributions from federal, ing health disparities when ties. DCSA will collaborate state and local partners – and compared to the nation as a with Drew Memorial Hospital, have supported infrastructure whole. DRA is committed to Delta Memorial Hospital, and improvements, workforce de- improving the capacity of our Chicot Memorial Hospital to velopment and training, and rural communities so they can build a coordinated and more increased community capacity. provide quality health care ser- effi cient local health system. These investments have vices to Delta residents,” said Louisiana helped create or retain more Peter Kinder, DRA’s alternate Natchitoches Regional than 38,000 jobs, trained more Volunteers from Mt. Helm Missionary Baptist Church of Brandon, Miss., at Mississippi State Hospital federal co-chairman. “This Medical Center (NRMC) in than 8,400 workers for 21st program will provide critical Natchitoches: NRMC is a 100- Century jobs, and provided support to rural healthcare fa- bed, non-profi t regional medi- water and sewer service to cilities and enhance their ser- cal center serving rural resi- more than 75,000 families vices to improve health out- dents located in Natchitoches, since DRA was established. comes while strengthening the Winn, and Sabine parishes. Learn more at dra.gov. local and regional economies.” Mississippi Mississippi students selected for United States Senate Youth Program, receive scholarships

The Mississippi Link Newswire an active member of the stu- graduate college scholarship The Mississippi Department dent council, Superintendent’s with encouragement to contin- of Education (MDE) in con- Youth Leadership Council, ue coursework in government, Volunteers from Virden Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Jackson, Miss., at Mississippi State Hospital junction with the 56th annual and National Honor Society. history, public affairs, and/or U.S. Senate Youth Program She is currently the founder related fi eld of study. Trans- (USSYP) announces that Noah and president of the Youth portation and all expenses for The Mississippi Link Newswire appreciated,” said Sheila Shows, patient and resident. Harris and Morgan Atkins will Government Club. Her future Washington Week are provid- More than eighty groups will volunteer services director for MSH, a program of the Mis- serve as Mississippi delegates plans include studying public ed by the Hearst Foundations. provide parties and activities to the hospital. sissippi Department of Mental for the USSYP for the 2017- policy and politics at Vander- Each year this extremely over 700 patients and residents at Festivities at MSH will culmi- Health, was founded in 1855 and 2018 school year. The high bilt University in Nashville. competitive merit-based pro- the hospital this holiday season. nate Dec. 21, Santa Day. helps the individuals it serves school seniors will participate While in Washington, the gram brings the most outstand- “The outpouring of love and An annual tradition, Santa Day achieve mental wellness by en- in Washington Week to be held student delegates will hear ing high school juniors and support from all of our volunteer is a day when community vol- couraging hope, promoting safe- March 3-10, 2018 in Washing- major policy addresses by seniors – two from each state, groups adds so much to the lives unteers and leaders gather at the ty and supporting recovery. The ton, D.C. senators, cabinet members, of- the District of Columbia and of our patients and residents dur- hospital dressed as Santa and de- hospital is accredited by the Joint Harris is a senior at Oak fi cials of the Departments of the Department of Defense ing this joyous time. It is greatly liver gift bags to each and every Commission. Grove High School (Lamar State and Defense and leaders Education Activity – to Wash- County School District) and of other federal agencies. They ington, D.C. for an intensive serves as the student body will also participate in a meet- week long educational study president. He is also president ing with a justice of the United of the federal government and of the Fellowship of Christian States Supreme Court and the the people who lead it. Athletes, secretary for the Beta President of the United States. Alumni of the program serve Club, and captain for the Oak Each session includes an in- as elected and appointed offi - Grove High School varsity depth question and answer cials at all levels of govern- basketball team. His future period. The students will also ment including two current plans include earning a degree tour numerous national monu- United States Senators, a cur- in political science and attend- ments and museums through- rent governor, former senior ing law school. out Washington, D.C. political advisors to the Presi- Atkins attends Center Hill In addition to participating in dent of the United States, for- High School (DeSoto County Washington Week, the Hearst mer ambassadors and federal School District) and serves as Foundations will award Harris judges, and a host of other pro- senior class president. She’s and Atkins a $10,000 under- fessionals. www.mississippilink.com DECEMBER 21 - 27, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11

PRESERVED It’s time to draw The best near to God Christmas gift

By Shewanda Riley PART 1 cifi c regarding not only our de- Columnist sires but, most importantly, our By Pastor Simeon R. Green III In addition to needs. We are reminded of this sage through to us? We have are in a position to be more earnest head to the things Special to The Mississippi Link thinking of ways in Psalm 37:4 which encourages to sift through the static to effective in our responsibility. which we have heard, lest at to bless others, us to “Delight yourself in the We read in clearly hear His voice. “But it Second Peter is fi lled with any time we should let them some of you may LORD and he will give you the Psalm 73:28, is good for me to draw near warnings, giving insight and slip.” Paul was giving this be spending this desires of your heart. these words: to God.” uncovering what the devil warning to help the saints to time of the year 3. Where you’ve been? – This “But it is good The Apostle Paul says in was planning to do. We see have insight concerning how thinking about proved to be a tough one. There for me to draw his letter to the Ephesians, the devil likes to work under- the human works. We may your life this past year…with a was always the temptation to near to God: Chapter 4, verses 15 and 16, cover and he does not like to think we have things going tinge of regret. Or you may be leave out key details in order to I have put my “But speaking the truth in be uncovered. our way, but many a battle like me and simply thankful to make my decisions and where trust in the Lord God, that I love, may grow up into him in When the Apostle John has been lost because one fel- have made it through the year they ended up taking me look may declare all Thy works.” all things, which is the head, came back from the Isle of low thought he had the other with your sanity intact. better than they actually were. Prayer is the key to drawing even Christ: From whom the Patmos and wrote First, Sec- fellow just about whipped and This week, I’d like to share But the fruit of those poor de- near to God. If we draw near whole body fi tly joined to- ond and Third John, he had he let down his guard a little. three questions that have cisions always gave the story to God, our prayer life is go- gether and compacted by that a burning message of love We should always have our changed my perspective on my away. Thankfully, God’s grace ing to be deeper and richer which every joint supplieth, for the saints. Oh, how he guard up because the enemy life and, most importantly, my and mercy still covered me. 2 than ever. according to the effectual stressed that we ought to love is working as never before. relationship with God this past Corinthians 5:17 says Therefore, It is impossible to draw near working in the measure of one another. Love is of God, He is working on loved ones year: “Who are you?” “What do if anyone is in Christ, he is a new to God with an abbreviated every part, maketh increase and God is love. John stressed and he is working around the you want?” and “Where have creation; old things have passed prayer life. There are depths of the body unto the edifying that because he had a burden. church all he can to try to you been?” away; behold, all things have be- in God that few are able to of itself in love.” Every mem- He saw the need of not letting discourage God’s people. We 1. Who you are? – More than come new. experience simply because ber of the body of Christ has our love grow cold. Love is no need to get stronger in God all the others, this forced me to be What does all of this have to most neglect the opportunity a place to fi ll, we are “fi tly good unless we give it away. the time. honest about who I was spiritu- do with Christmas? As we pre- to draw near to God. framed together:” Are we sharing our love Next week Part II – “It’s ally, relationally, emotionally, pare to celebrate the birth of our Does it trouble us that peo- The place God has for us is with others? In John 13:35, time to draw near to God” physically and professionally. Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, ple with whom we have daily important; and if we are out Jesus said, “By this shall all Rev. Simeon R. Green III is Regardless of my achievements rather than spending money on contact have not been won to of place, it is a drag on the men know that ye are My dis- pastor of Joynes Road Church or failures, I was reminded that things you don’t really need, Christ? Our central purpose body. When we are fl ounder- ciples, if ye have love one to of God, 31 Joynes Road, who I thought I was always had give yourself a gift that truly as Christians is to spread ing and drifting, we can’t see another.” Hampton VA 23669. He is a to be asked in relation to what keeps on giving: the gift of an the Gospel and win others to where we belong. But if we The Apostle Paul stated member of the National Asso- God said about me. Psalm 139:14 authentic life that honors Christ. Christ. draw near to God, we not only in Hebrews 2:1, “Therefore ciation of Evangelism Church backs this up when it says “I A guest minister at my church Is God trying to get a mes- see our place more clearly, we we ought to give the more of God, Anderson, Ind. praise you because I am fearful- a few years ago said that God’s ly and wonderfully made; your love was the reason why we works are wonderful, I know should celebrate this Christmas

Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master that full well.” season. And it’s because of this 2. What you want? – I think love that we should love our- the phrase that I uttered the most selves enough to give the best this past year was “I want things gift: a healthier emotional state, to be different.” I had to make renewed mind and restored rela- sure that the changes were made tionship with God. gradually (which allowed me to May the joy of the Christmas learn patience). This could have season comfort you! meant something as insignifi - Shewanda Riley is a Dallas, cant as different clothes. In the Texas based author of “Love case of clothes, I learned two Hangover: Moving From Pain 1750 lessons: even if they make it in to Purpose After a Relation- my size and I saw others wear- ship Ends” and “Writing to the SUNDAY ing it, didn’t necessarily mean Beat of God’s Heart: A Book of Worship Services www.nhcms.org that it was meant to be on MY Prayers for Writers.” Email her 10:00 a.m. body. In other words, I had to at preservedbypurpose@gmail. fi nd what fi t me best. Similarly, com or follow her on Twitter @ Sunday School 8:45 a.m. God’s blessings for us are spe- shewanda.

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By Glenn McCullough Jr. ment is a prime example of Toyota year, Toyota Mississippi will achieve weight as a result of strong statewide in Alabama Executive Director of Mississippi Devel- Mississippi’s skilled and productive another major milestone as the plant collaboration. The foundation of Mis- opment Authority workforce. Earlier this year, Toyota rolls its one millionth Corolla off the sissippi’s economic development suc- By Dr. John Warren Global leaders worldwide recognize Mississippi began celebrations com- line. Since Day 1, Toyota Mississippi cess is built on effective teamwork San Diego Voice and Mississippi’s automotive industry is a memorating the 10th anniversary of and its employees have proven they involving local economic developers, Viewpoint/NNPA Member powerful economic driver. Each day, the plant’s groundbreaking, which can compete and win on a global scale utilities, education leaders, workforce The African Americans who thousands of Mississippians work to took place in April 2007. On that day, from North Mississippi. One million training professionals, the Mississippi have convinced themselves ensure automotive manufacturers and the world realized industry-leading of the world’s best-selling vehicles Development Authority, the Legisla- that one vote doesn’t matter, suppliers deliver top-quality products Toyota found the formula for success have been assembled in Blue Springs, ture and Gov. Phil Bryant – all operat- should take a very close look to their consumers. in Mississippi, a fact the company has a town of approximately 150 residents ing with a high level of trust, coopera- at what happened during the Since 2011, Toyota’s Mississippi proven numerous times since then. before Toyota arrived. tion and competence. recent special election in Ala- team has produced the Corolla, the In honor of the anniversary, Toyota Every state wants a Toyota plant. Toyota Mississippi’s decision to bama. In spite of the endorse- world’s best-selling vehicle model, in announced it was rolling out the red Automotive manufacturing plants locate in Blue Springs and the thou- ment of President Donald Trump and the Blue Springs. The plant and its 1,550 carpet for visitors in Blue Springs by contribute greatly to the economy and sands of careers created as a result extremely conservative white voters who sup- team members have achieved numer- building a nearly $10 million interac- create thousands of direct and indirect must be attributed to strong, commit- ported Roy Moore, Doug Jones, the Demo- ous milestones putting Toyota Missis- tive visitors center to offer public tours jobs. It takes the dedicated teamwork ted leadership at all levels of govern- cratic candidate won the for the United States sippi and our automotive industry in showcasing how thousands of Missis- of many individuals to win a plant ment playing to win for the people of Senate seat vacated by Attorney General Jeff the global spotlight, demonstrating sippians successfully produce Corol- like Toyota Mississippi. It takes the Mississippi. The plant’s many suc- Sessions. Jones was the fi rst Democrat elected “Made in Mississippi” is a stamp of las. Toyota also announced donations hard work of many more to help them cesses and milestones over the last to represent Alabama in the U.S. Senate in 25 quality around the world. totaling $350,000 to focus on the next achieve long-term growth and suc- decade are the direct result of a strong, years. How he won is very important to Afri- Toyota Mississippi started export- generation of skilled team members cess once a company does choose a quality, trained workforce committed can Americans across this nation. ing Corollas from Mississippi to Cen- through STEM and family literacy pro- location to build a plant. Economic to a job well done. Exit polls showed that 98 percent of Afri- tral and South America and the Carib- grams – two examples of the philan- development is fi ercely competitive. MDA congratulates Toyota Mis- can-American women who voted supported bean in 2014. The plant celebrated thropic spirit Toyota Mississippi shares Mississippi competes successfully to sissippi on reaching the one-million Jones and 93 percent of African-American the production of its 500,000th ve- throughout the state. A free community retain and recruit private capital in- mark. The state of Mississippi looks men who voted chose the Democratic can- hicle the following year, a milestone concert in downtown Tupelo capped vestment to the state. forward to many more celebrations didate. The Jones’ victory by 1.5 percent reached faster than any other Toyota anniversary celebrations in November. While we are a comparatively small and milestones as we move together clearly shows that, without the black vote, plant in the country. This achieve- Before the close of this monumental state, we are able to punch above our forward with Toyota. Jones wouldn’t have won the special election. Equally important is the fact that this degree of African-American voter participation in an off-season special election, demonstrates what we can do, when we choose to get involved. Republican bill robs the poor to feed the rich African Americans cannot allow “voter sup- pression” tactics, like additional photo identi- By Marian Wright Edelman whom have a combined net worth dependents provides little or no as- dies for poor and near-poor families NNPA Columnist fi cation requirements, to deter us from going of $2.7 trillion. More than 13.2 mil- sistance to poor and middle-income with children, making the Child Tax to the polls. The Tax Cuts and lion children –1 in 5 – live in poverty working families. Yet, both the Sen- Credit fully refundable, increasing According to Nonprofi t VOTE, “In all but Jobs Act recently in America. Their families of four ate and House bills enable higher in- the Earned Income Tax Credit for the two states, voting age citizens convicted of a passed on a nearly make less than $24,563 a year. More come families to qualify for the credit lowest income families, creating a felony are barred from voting for some period straight party line Re- than six million children live in deep for the fi rst time. Neither Senate nor subsidized jobs program, increasing of time.” In Washington, D.C., Hawaii, Illi- publican vote in the poverty, at less than half the poverty House bills make the credit fully re- the minimum wage, expanding the nois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mon- U.S. Senate is, like level. fundable to help working families federal child care subsidy program, tana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, the House-passed bill, A majority of both houses of Con- with the lowest incomes. Both bills making the Child and Dependent Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and a moral abomination. Their enact- gress and the Trump Administration would end eligibility of children Care Tax Credit fully refundable, Utah, the voting rights of returning citizens are ment would be the death of America’s seek policies to reward millionaires in low-income working immigrant and helping more families get child restored automatically once they’re released. dream for tens of millions of children. and billionaires and non-needy cor- families for the credit without Social support payments. Implementing all In Florida, Iowa, Kentucky and Virginia, ex- The House and Senate bills favor porations and add nearly $1.5 trillion Security Numbers. Tax paying immi- these improvements together would offenders are forced to petition the government the wealthiest Americans and most – around $150 billion a year for the grant families are required currently lift 60 percent of all poor children and to have their voting rights restored. powerful corporations over poor and next ten years – to our national defi cit to have only an Individual Taxpayer 72 percent of poor children of color African Americans are disproportionately moderate-income children and fami- to do so. And to pay for it, they will Identifi cation Number to qualify for from poverty for a year, at a $77.2 bil- affected by voter suppression tactics and laws lies – billionaires over poor babies deny poor and moderate-income chil- the Child Tax Credit. lion federal and state government cost that deny ex-felons the right to vote; that’s and powerful corporations over poor dren and families healthcare, food, The Senate’s permanent corporate – less than half of one year of the $1.5 why we should be focused on “voter registra- children. They are evil. housing, child care and other survival tax cuts are partially paid for by re- trillion defi cit increase. A $1.5 trillion tion” and not candidate endorsements at this Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. warned assistance or help parents get needed pealing the Affordable Care Act’s investment could lift these children stage of the game. We cannot allow apathy that “America is going to hell if we jobs at livable wages to support their individual mandate and tax penalty. from poverty to adulthood. and indifference to take the place of the hard can’t use her vast resources to end families. This will leave 13 million fewer peo- We must tell Congress to reject this won battle for voter participation on the part poverty and make it possible for all of Consider some of the facts about ple insured in ten years, raise health morally indefensible tax boondoggle of African Americans. Just as we rallied and God’s children to have the basic ne- these tax cut bills: insurance premiums for many more and instead invest in protecting chil- voted for President Barack Obama, we must cessities of life.” With both the U.S. Both the Senate and House bills and destabilize the health insurance dren and maintaining any semblance rally and vote against the policies and political Senate and House of Representatives lavishly benefi t the wealthiest house- marketplace. of fairness. candidates promoted by the Trump Admin- now having passed extremely unjust holds and individuals. The Senate bill The $1.5 trillion ten-year defi cit Not one new dime in tax breaks for istration. We have to do whatever it takes to tax bills, I must ask how can 278 po- doubles the estate tax threshold, en- the House and Senate bills create will millionaires and billionaires as long defeat those who would continue to support a litical leaders, 51 Senators and 227 abling individuals to inherit tax free cause deep cuts in Medicaid, the Sup- as more than 13.2 million children system of economic inequality dressed up as House members, act against the best up to $11 million and couples up to plemental Nutrition Assistance Pro- are poor, and millions of children are tax reform that ultimately harms the majority interests of so many in their states $22 million. The House bill would gram (SNAP), child care, education, hungry, uneducated, homeless and of Americans. and across our nation to line the over- eliminate the estate tax entirely. Pell Grants, housing and other critical without health coverage. Stand up Jones’ victory in the special election in stuffed pockets of powerful special More than 60 percent of the Senate child services. and fi ght. A nation that does not stand Alabama demonstrates that black votes mat- interests with government money? bill’s individual tax cuts in 2027 go to No funds will be left over for the up for its children does not stand for ter and that black voters cast crucial votes in What religious texts do these mem- the richest one percent of households next decade to end child poverty for anything and will not stand tall in the elections, where white voters are decidedly bers of Congress and those who lobby making $1 million or more; 48 per- the more than 13.2 million children future. split; that’s the real lesson. We make our vic- them read? How did they miss the cent of current tax-paying households struggling to grow up healthy and Marian Wright Edelman is the pres- tories and defi ne our value. Let’s not let oth- clear warnings of the prophets and would face tax increases according to educated. ident of the Children’s Defense Fund ers do that for us. Every black vote counts and gospels and tenets of every great faith the Tax Policy Center. The Senate bill Imagine spending $1.5 trillion whose Leave No Child Behind® mis- can make a difference in the Deep South and to care for the poor, the sick, the lame ends individual tax benefi ts after ten or even one-tenth of that each year sion is to ensure every child a Healthy across the nation. and the orphan? Where did they learn years while making permanent tax on children’s needs? Two years ago Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a The San Diego Voice and Viewpoint is a that acting as Robin Hood in reverse cuts for corporations. The House bill CDF commissioned the Urban Insti- Safe Start and a Moral Start in life member publication of the National Newspa- by denying the poor and powerless continues both individual and corpo- tute to assess steps to end child pov- and successful passage to adulthood per Publishers Association. Learn more about child the basic survival needs of food rate tax cuts. erty right now. We identifi ed modest with the help of caring families and becoming a member at www.nnpa.org. and shelter to give to the wealthy and The Senate’s $1,000 Child Tax improvements to nine programs we communities. For more information, John E. Warren is the publisher of the San powerful is acceptable? Credit increase to benefi t families knew helped reduce child poverty: go to www.childrensdefense.org. Fol- Diego Voice and Viewpoint and a contributing There are 565 billionaires in the with children and make up for elimi- increasing the value of SNAP’s food low the Children’s Defense Fund on writer for the NNPA Newswire. United States – the 400 richest of nation of the personal exemption for benefi ts, providing housing subsi- Twitter @ChildDefender.

Offi ces Continued from page 1 Precious Angel Smith, one of the program par- jeopardize my morals and values in an attempt to be Apple CarPlay or Android Auto for navigation and Robertson agreed that the experiences provided ticipants, said that she’s working to dispel the nega- accepted in the workforce.” playing music. Chevrolet equipped the Trax with a through the National Millennial Community are life- tive stereotypes that millennials don’t understand Xavier Robertson said that sometimes millennials printer, coffee machine and other offi ce gadgets that changing. the importance of working hard and that they’re too are stereotyped for lacking a strong work ethic. were plugged into the 12-volt outlet in the rear seats. “The National Millennial Community is an awe- obsessed with technology to engage with the world “This is a misunderstanding,” said Robertson. Once each team arrived at their destination, the front some group of diverse individuals working to inform around them. “It’s not that we don’t like to work, it’s that we like passenger seat folded down, providing a completely people about the misconceptions about millenni- Smith said that it can be hard searching for jobs to do work that matters and for people that care.” fl at working desk for laptops, tablets or writing. als,” said Robertson. “This community not only as- and networking as a black millennial. Robertson continued: “We want to make an im- Following the think tanks, the National Millennial sembles millennials from around the country to talk “Being black sets me apart as it is, then when you pact and we want to be respected. Millennials want Community participants traveled to a central loca- about these issues, but we also had the opportunity to add the fact that I’m a woman and a millennial, that’s to be challenged and inspired on a daily basis, so that tion and crafted a tool kit designed to help their peers talk face to face with the leaders of infl uential brands when things get sticky,” said Smith. “Because of we can maximize our potential.” fi nd jobs and network more effectively. in the United States.” those three attributes, I constantly fi nd myself hav- During the Seattle trip, Chevrolet provided millen- Smith said that as a member of the National Mil- Robertson continued: “We are able to have a direct ing to go the extra mile and surpass the expectations nials with the Chevy Trax sports utility vehicle to use lennial Community, she has benefi tted in ways that impact on the conversation about us. Very few times that have been predetermined for me.” as a mobile working space. The 4G LTE Wi-Fi within she could have never imagined. Smith said that she are there opportunities where you can sit down and Smith continued: “I’ve learned that in this world, the vehicle allowed the teams (up to seven devices) has not only traveled to different states to share dif- have conversations that can impact the world and being a black millennial will never be easy, I will to connect to the Internet, research necessary infor- ferent perspectives as a millennial, she has also had through NMC, we can do that.” have to continue to work three times as hard as mation and collaborate on their fi ndings. While trav- the opportunity to meet CEOs and owners of major You can follow the conversation, on Twitter and [white men]. However, one thing I will never do is eling to their various destinations, the drivers used corporations. Instagram using the hashtag #ChevyThinkTanks.

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SECTION 901 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE Notice to Contractors/Sub-Contractors JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ADVERTISEMENT Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area (”HFHMCA”), a Christian NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JACKSON HISTORIC PRESER- non-profi t affordable housing ministry, is seeking qualifi ed construction City of Jackson, MISSISSIPPI VATION COMMISSION (JHPC) WILL HOLD ITS MONTHLY MEETING general contractors/sub-contractors in the following areas to support con- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2017 AT 12:00 struction of new homes or rehabilitation and remodeling of existing homes Federal Aid Project No. SRSP-0250-00(035) LPA 105812-401000 P.M. IN THE ANDREW JACKSON CONFERENCE ROOM (RM. 105) OF in the City of Jackson as well as other areas in Hinds, Rankin and Madison Barr Elementary School THE WARREN HOOD BUILDING, 200 SOUTH PRESIDENT STREET, Counties, Mississippi: JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI. The City Clerk of the City of Jackson, Mississippi, will receive bids for General residential contractors and sub/contractors; framing, siding, cor- the Safe Route to School Project for Barr Elementary School for a proj- I. APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS nice, and decking; drywall, painting; electrical, HVAC, insulation, plumbing, ect length of .72 miles, Federal Aid Project No. SRSP-0250-00(035) LPA A. OLD BUSINESS roofi ng, tree removal, site prep, and foundation contractors as well as re- 105812-401000 no later than 3:30 PM, Local Time, January 9, 2018, modelers and handyman services. at the City of Jackson located at 219 South President Street, Jackson NONE Mississippi. All bids so received will be publicly opened and read aloud. Qualifi cations: All contractors and subs must provide current evidence of B NEW BUSINESS general liability and workers’ compensation insurance. Licenses and bonds The work shall consist essentially of the following items: 1. CASE NO. 2018-01, REQUEST BY: JENNIFER WELCH, TO ADD must also be submitted where required. A WOOD PORCH IN THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE AT 935 HARDING The installation of sidewalks, and warning signs. And the maintenance ST., LOCATED IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORICAL DISTRICT. HFHMCA is an equal opportunity employer (M/F) (EOE). Proposals are of existing warning signs, traffi c signals and signal pole. All other related encouraged from small, women, minority owned and certifi ed Section 3 items of work required to complete the project as shown and specifi ed in 2. CASE NO. 2018-02, REQUEST BY: WILLIAM MCCLAIN, TO DE- businesses. the Contract Documents. MOLISH EXISTING DAMAGED STRUCTURE AND BUILD A NEW STRUCTURE BACK TO ORIGINAL SCALE AT 149 E. COHEA ST., HFHMCA is a licensed contractor and is licensed by the Mississippi Depart- The above general outline of features of the work does not in any way LOCATED IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORICAL DISTRICT. ment of Banking and Consumer Finance, NMLS Number 283632. limit the responsibility of the contractor to perform all work and furnish all plant, labor, equipment and materials required by the specifi cations and II. OTHER ITEMS For information contact: the drawings referred to therein. Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area DISCUSSION 615 Stonewall St. The attention of bidders is directed to the Contract Provisions governing Jackson, MS 39213 selection and employment of labor. Minimum wage rates for Federal-Aid 1. PRESENT UPDATED CITY OF JACKSON’S HISTORIC RE- (601) 353-6060 projects have been predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and are SOURCES INVENTORY PACKET. subject to Public Law 87-581 Work Hours Act of 1962, as set forth in the 12/14/2017 12/21/2017 Contract Provisions. III. ADJOURN

The City of Jackson hereby notifi es all Bidders that it will affi rmatively 12/21/2017 12/28/2017 insure that in any contract entered 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 LEGAL discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Request for Proposals Jackson Zoo Café, Jackson, MS A mandatory pre-proposal on-site meeting of interested operators will be The award of this contract will be contingent upon the Contractor satisfy- held at the Jackson Zoo on December 21st, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., at which ing the DBE/WBE requirements. The Jackson Zoological Society (JZS) is soliciting proposals for an operator time questions concerning the RFP package will be addressed. (Operator) to manage Food Service and Concessions (Café), to be located The Contract Documents are on fi le and may be examined at the follow- at the Jackson Zoo, 2918 West Capitol Street Jackson, MS 39209. The For a proposal to be considered, the proposer shall have at least two (2) ing locations: Operator selected must be prepared to open the Café and any named ad- or more years of continuous experience within the last fi ve (5) years in the ditional options by March 10, 2018. ownership, management and operation of a restaurant facility, Food Truck 1. City of Jackson Offi ce (Engineering Division), 219 South President services, Concession Stand or similar operation. Street, Jackson Mississippi. Proposals are due no later than 3 p.m. CST on January 11, 2018 at the 2. IMS Engineers, 126 E. Amite Street, Jackson Mississippi, 39201 administration offi ce of the Jackson Zoo. Contact Guest Services Manager Respondents must submit one (1) original and three (3) copies of the pro- All documents required for bidding purposes may be obtained from En- Sheba Moses via email [email protected] to receive the complete posal to: The Jackson Zoo; Attn: Cafe proposal; 2918 West Capitol Street; gineering Service located at 126 E. Amite Street, Jackson Mississippi, RFP for directions to submit. A copy of the RFP packet may also be picked Jackson, MS 39209. 39201 upon payment of $100.00 for each set, which will not be refunded. up at the Jackson Zoo, 2918 West Capitol St., Jackson, MS during regular business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 12/14/2017, 12/21/2017 Each bid shall be accompanied by a Certifi ed Check on a solvent bank or a Bidder’s Bond issued by a Surety Company licensed to operate in the State of Mississippi, in the amount of fi ve percent (5%) of the to- LEGAL tal bid price, payable to the City Jackson as bid security. Bidders shall also submit a current fi nancial statement, if requested by the City. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2018 AT 6:00 P.M. IN COUN- Payment bond each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI CIL CHAMBERS AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING, 219 SOUTH PRESIDENT contract amount. SIGN VARIANCE FOR COOKOUT STREET, JACKSON, MS, 39201. INTERESTED CITIZENS ARE EN- COURAGED TO ATTEND. PLEASE CONTACT THE SIGNS & LICENSE The proposal and contract documents in its entirety shall be submitted in THE JACKSON CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SIGN DIVISION (601) 960-1154 FOR MORE INFORMATION. a sealed envelope and deposited with the City Clerk of the City of Jack- VARIANCE FOR COOKOUT TO RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT HAS BEEN 12/21/2017 12/28/2017 son, 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi prior to the hour and date above designated.

Work to be performed shall be in accordance with the “Mississippi State Highway Standard Specifi cations for Road and Bridge Construction, 2004”, 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.

The attention of Bidders is directed to the provisions of Subsection 102.07 pertaining to irregular proposals and rejection of bids.

BY______Robert K. Miller Director, Department of Public Works City of Jackson, Mississippi

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06509-011618 – Compact Hydraulic–Excavator 07051-011618- - Lowboy Trailer for Rent The above must comply with the City’s specifi cations. Copies of proposal forms can be obtained from the Purchasing Division, 200 South President Street, Room 604, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Copies of bid specifi cations are fi led with the City Clerk for public record in accor- dance with House Bill No 999, 1986 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature.

The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in Public Purchasing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and Garrett equal business opportunities for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offer shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan Applica- tion, with each bid submission, in accordance with the provisions set forth by authority of the City of Jackson’s EBO Ordinance. Failure to comply with Offi ce the City’s EBO Ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or offer, from being awarded an eligible contract. For more information on the City’s EBO Program, please contact the Offi ce of Economic Development at (601)960- 1638. Copies of the EBO Ordinance, EBO Plan Application and a copy of Complex the EBO Program are available with the Offi ce of Economic Development at 218 South President Street, Second Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. (Near Jackson Medical Mall) The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City also reserves the right to waive any and all informalities in respect to any bid submitted. Bid awards will be made to the lowest and best bidder quoting the lowest 2659 Livingston Road net price in accordance with specifi cations. The award could be accord- ing to the lowest cost per item; or to the lowest total cost for all items; or to Jackson, MS 39213 accept all or part of any proposal. Delivery time may be considered when evaluating the bid proposal. In those cases where it is known prior to advertising that the City’s intention is to award according to the lowest total cost for all items, or in some variation thereof, statements to this affect will 2500 Square Feet be included on the proposal form. Absence of such statement means the City will make that determination during the bid review. Call: 601-209-9199 Hellene Greer, CPPB, NPCA: Manager Purchasing Division (601) 960-1025 or 960-1022

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AND NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS ORDINANCE GRANTING KMS INVESTMENTS, LLC A REZONING OF 238.19 FEET; THENCE N81°27’36”W FOR A DISTANCE OF 85.99 FROM C2 (LIMITED) COMMERCIAL TO C3 (GENERAL) COMMERCIAL FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING FOR THE PARCEL HEREIN DE- Sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of Jackson, MS, at 219 South TO ALLOW FOR AUTOMOBILE SALES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT SCRIBED; FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUN S00°09’00”E FOR President Street, Jackson, MS 39201 or at Post Offi ce Box 17, Jackson, 5750 1-55 N. FRONTAGE RD., CASE NO. 3990. A DISTANCE OF 144.29 FEET; THENCE 589°53’46”W FOR A DISTANCE MS 39205 until 3:30 PM, local time, Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at which OF 62.00 FEET; THENCE N80°53’14”W FOR A DISTANCE OF 172.87 time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for: WHEREAS, KMS Investments, LLC has fi led a petition to rezone property FEET TO THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF HIGHWAY 1-55; THENCE located at 5750 1-55 N. Frontage Rd., in the City of Jackson, First Judicial RUN ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY 150.30 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF 911 Call Dispatch Center Repairs - City of Jackson Project No. 18B7000- District of Hinds County, Mississippi, from C2 (Limited) Commercial to C3 A 4748.50 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT, SAID ARC HAVING 0702 (General) Commercial to allow for automobile sales; and A 150.29 FOOT CHORD BEARING N06°47’19”E; THENCE S81°27’36”E FOR A DISTANCE OF 216.95 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Proposals shall be submitted on forms furnished and sealed and deposited WHEREAS, the Jackson City Planning Board, after holding the required with City Clerk prior to the hour and date above designated. A copy of the public hearing, has recommended approval to rezone the property from C2 is hereby modifi ed so as to approve the rezoning of the property located at construction documents (plans and/or specifi cations) for the construction (Limited) Commercial to C3 (General) Commercial to allow for automobile 5750 1-55 N. Frontage Rd. from C2 (Limited) Commercial to C3 (General) being sought has been fi led with the City Clerk of Jackson, MS. sales; and Commercial to allow for automobile sales. However, that before for any structure is erected or use thereof on the said property, the applicant must Contract documents are being made available through online electronic WHEREAS, notice was duly and legally given to property owners and in- meet the requirements established through the Site Plan Review process. fi le downloads. For a copy of the contract documents contact COOKE terested citizens that a meeting of the Council would be held at the City The Zoning Administrator is ordered to note such change on the Offi cial DOUGLASS FARR LEMONS ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS PA, 3100 N Hall at 2:30 p.m., Monday, November 20, 2017 to consider said change, Zoning Map to the City of Jackson, Mississippi. State Street, Ste 200, Jackson, MS 39216, P: 601.366.3110 and at the based upon the record of the case as developed before the City Planning local plan rooms. No hard copies will be distributed to bidders. Questions Board; and SECTION 2. That the cost of publication of this Ordinance shall be borne regarding plan clarifi cations or requests for information should be directed by the petitioner. to the architect as follows: WHEREAS, it appeared to the satisfaction of the City Council that notice of said petition had been published in the Mississippi Link on October 5, SECTION 3. That this Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after its Cooke Douglass Farr Lemons Architects & Engineers (CDFL) 2017 and October 19, 2017 that a hearing would be held by the Jackson passage and after publication of same by the petitioner. 3100 North State St City Planning Board on October 25, 2017, all as provided for by ordinances Suite 200 of the City of Jackson and the laws of the State of Mississippi, and that the President Tillman recognized Attorney Marc Brand, a representative of the Jackson, MS 39216 Jackson City Planning Board had recommended approval of the petitioned Applicant, who spoke in favor to approve a Rezoning from C2 (Limited) 601.366.3110 – P rezoning of the above described property to C3 (General) Commercial Dis- Commercial District to C3 (General) Commercial District to allow for auto- trict; and mobile sales. The City of Jackson hereby notifi es 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 WHEREAS, the Council after having considered the matter, is of the opin- There was no opposition from the public. that all bidders will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to ion that such changes would be in keeping with sound land use practice this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, and to the best interest of the City and that there has been a substantial Vice President Priester moved adoption; Council Member Foote seconded. color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. change in the land use character of the surrounding area that justifi es re- zoning the property and there is a public need for additional property in that Yeas- Foote, Lindsay, Priester and Tillman. The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in area zoned in accordance with the request in said application since any Nays- None. public contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and previous City Council action. Absent- Banks, Stamps and Stokes. equal business opportunity for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offeror shall submit NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY ATTEST: a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan Applica- OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: Kristi Moore, City Clerk tion, with the bid submission, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Executive Order. Failure to Section 1. That the property located in the City of Jackson, First Judicial I, Kristi Moore, the duly appointed qualifi ed City Clerk and lawful custo- comply with the City’s Executive Order shall disqualify a contractor, bidder District of Hinds County, Mississippi, more particular described as follows: dian of records of the Council and seal of said City of Jackson, Mississippi, or offeror from being awarded an eligible contract. For more information on certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Order passed by the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity Program, please contact A PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 0.78 ACRES (33,995.48 SQUARE the City Council at its Zoning Council Meeting on November 20, 2017 and of the Division of Equal Business Opportunity at 601-960-1856. Copies of FEET), MORE OR LESS, BEING SITUATED IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF recorded in Minute Book “6M, Pgs. 109-111”. the Executive Order, EBO Plan Applications and a copy of the Program, SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 1 E, HINDS COUNTY, MIS- as attached, are available at 200 South President Street, Second Floor, SISSIPPI, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES WITNESS my signature and offi cial seal of offi ce, this the 1 i4J.clay of De- Jackson, Mississippi. AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: cember 2017.

The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivat- COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 Kristi Moore, City Clerk ing and ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST, HINDS COUN- employment, initiatives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, TY, MISSISSIPPI; RUN EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 12 corporations, and/or entities doing business within the City, as well as those FOR A DISTANCE OF 1649.16 FEET; THENCE SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE 12/21/2017 who seek to contract with the City on various projects and or conduct busi- ness in the City, to assist the City in achieving its goal by strongly consider- ing City residents for employment opportunities. Sudoku Solution Bid preparation will be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders bound Cryptogram Solution in the project manual. The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any and all irregularities in respect to any bid submitted or to accept any proposal which is deemed most favorable to the City of Jackson.

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD – NON-MANDATORY

All Contractors who intend to submit “BIDS” are encouraged to attend a pre-bid conference to be held at Warren Hood Building, 5th Floor Confer- ence Rm, 200 S President St, Jackson, MS on January 3, 2018, at 10:00 AM.

James Anderson Robert K. Miller Interim City Attorney Director of Public Works

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Sealed, written formal rfp proposals for the above rfp will be received by the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Offi ce, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 A.M. (Local Prevailing Time) January 17, 2017, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all rfps, to waive informalities, and to withhold the acceptance of any rfp if approved for forty-fi ve calendar days from the date rfps are opened. Proposal forms and detailed specifi cations may be obtained free of charge by emailing [email protected], calling (601) 960-8799, or documents may be picked up at the above address or downloaded from JPS website at HYPERLINK “http://www.jackson.k12. ms.us” www.jackson.k12.ms.us.

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Sealed, written formal rfp proposals for the above rfp will be received by the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Offi ce, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 2:00 P.M. (Local Prevailing Time) January 17, 2017, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all rfps, to waive informalities, and to withhold the acceptance of any rfp if approved for forty-fi ve calendar days from the date rfps are opened. Proposal forms and detailed specifi cations may be obtained free of charge by emailing [email protected], calling (601) 960-8799, or documents may be picked up at the above address or downloaded from JPS website at HYPERLINK “http://www.jackson.k12. ms.us” www.jackson.k12.ms.us.

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 77-3-16 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, requesting names to be added to a list of contractors and suppliers qualifi ed to perform contracts within the scope of proposed utility projects concerning construction, extension, and/or repair of electric public utility facilities for or on behalf of Entergy Mississippi, Inc. Names of qualifi ed contractors or suppliers desiring to be added to such list may be submitted to supplierqualifi [email protected].

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Dancy MVSU Director of Athletics The Mississippi Link Newswire to Natchitoches, La. for the Dianthia Ford-Kee said promot- Briggs expressed a similar senti- onship program for the players, my staff to build a program that Jackson State head softball Northwestern State Tourna- ing Dancy to the lead the Delta ment. alumni, faculty, staff and fans of meets the expectation of our coach Darnell Walker an- ment (Feb. 16-18), Waco, Devils is in the best interest of “I want to first thank the Mississippi Valley State Univer- fans,” he said. You will not want nounces the 2018 Lady Tigers Texas for the Baylor Invita- the program. search committee for tak- sity,” said Dancy. My immediate to miss our home opener and schedule. The 38-game slate tional (Feb. 23-24), Oklahoma “I have had the opportunity ing time out of their very busy concerns are filling the gaps in fan experience. The stakehold- consist of eleven home games City, Okla. for the Langston to evaluate his energy, synergy schedules and for participating those areas that we were missing ers have expectations for the and twenty-seven away con- University Tournament (Mar. and love for Mississippi Valley in this process,” said Briggs. I as it relates to player personnel, new head coach, and I have ex- tests. The away contests con- 2-3) and Johnson City, Tenn. State University along with his trust this process and I am very and meeting with our alumni pectations for myself. I will be sist of the University of Mem- for the East TN State Univer- desire to change the culture of excited and supportive of the chapters and community stake- accountable for this program’s phis, Northwestern State, East sity Tournament (Mar. 9-11). this program,” said Ford-Kee. decision to promote Dancy to holders to reconnect and assist success on and off the playing Tennessee State and Clark At- The Lady Tigers will stop in With all hands on deck – the head coach of the Delta Devils us in restoring our brand from surface.” lanta University. Atlanta, Ga. for a twin bill campus community, Itta Bena, football program. Valley is truly the glory days of Delta Devil Dancy will officially assume JSU opens the 2018 season against Clark Atlanta March Greenwood and surrounding in motion and efficiency in the football.” his new role Tuesday, Jan. 2, at the JSU Softball Complex 13 before heading back home communities, alumni, fans and way the committee handled this Dancy’s first order of busi- 2018. Feb. 9-11, hosting Lane, Rust, to begin SWAC action. most important our football ath- process is evidence of that.” ness as head coach will be to as- He will be available to greet Talladega and Jarvis College The Lady Tigers will be- letes – I am confident that coach Since his appointment as in- semble a staff and secure future fans during MVSU’s home bas- in the 5th Annual JSU Soft- gin SWAC play March 16- Dancy will give us 100 percent terim head coach, Dancy has members of the 2018 recruiting ketball game against The Uni- ball Tournament. The 2018 17 hosting the University of of his effort to build a competi- been visiting future players, par- class. “He has really taken on versity of Arkansas Pine Bluff at season is coach Walkers 3rd Arkansas Pine Bluff Lady tive program that will position ents and coaches across the state the commitment of new presi- 2 p.m. Jan. 1 in the R.W. HPER year at the helm for the Lady Lions in a three game week- MVSU football to win a SWAC in hopes of strengthening rela- dent’s (Jerryl Briggs) addition Complex. Tigers. JSU finished the 2017 ender. JSU will conclude their championship and the opportu- tionships with Mississippi high to the motto, ‘One Goal. One The official press conference season with a 12-36 overall regular season on the road in nity to vie for the National Black schools and community colleges Team. Once Valley…In Mo- reception introducing Dancy to record and 5-13 in Southwest- Montgomery, Ala. at Alabama College Championship.” to build our new brand. tion,’” she said. the public will be held the eve- ern Athletic Conference play. State University April 27-28. MVSU President Jerryl “My goal is to build a champi- “I will be in the trenches with ning of Tuesday, Jan. 9. JSU will spend the major- The 2018 SWAC Softball ity of February and March Tournament is scheduled for on the road at tournaments. May 8-12 in Montgomery, JSU names Hal Mumme The Lady Tigers will travel Ala. JSU Football as offensive coordinator Mid-Year Signees

The Mississippi Link Newswire The Mississippi Link Newswire MS CC) Jackson State University head The Jackson State football football coach Tony Hughes has program looks to sign between 8:45 AM announced the hiring of Hal 7-10 mid-year signees from Kobe Gates WR / 6-4 / 215 Mumme as the Tigers’ offensive the junior college ranks to add / Walnut Grove, Mississippi coordinator. depth and quality to the pro- (Leake Co. HS / Copiah “Coach Mumme brings a gram. JSU Athletics will sub- wealth of experience with him to mit updates as the National Derrick Ponder QB / 6-2 / JSU,” said Hughes. “He has over Letters of Intent come in. 205 / Bells, Texas (Bells HS / 27 years of coaching experience Navarro CC) and has led some of the most ex- 10:21 plosive offensive units in college Jauan Collins DL / 6-1 / 300 Melvin Hollins OL / 5-11 football.” / Pascagoula, Mississippi (Pas- / 313 / Jackson, Mississippi Mumme, who is known for his cagoula HS / East Mississippi (Forest Hill HS / Jones County high-octane Air Raid offense, CC) JC) comes to Jackson State after Didravious Henry DL / 6-5 / spending four seasons as the head 255 / Sandy Hook, Mississippi Eddie Maxon, Jr. OL / 6-4 coach for the Belhaven Blazers. (West Marion HS / Copiah- / 330 / Batesville, Mississippi While at Belhaven, Mumme’s Lincoln CC) (South Panola HS / Copiah- offense set single game records Lincoln CC) in pass attempts, completions, 9:15 AM passing touchdowns and total Ti’Morrius Conner QB-ATH Calvin Keys, Jr. WR / 5-10 / offensive play, as well as season / 5-10 / 170 / Macon, Missis- 190 / Collins, Mississippi (Col- records in pass attempts, passing sippi (Noxubee Co. HS / East lins HS / East Mississippi CC) touchdowns and total offensive plays and yards. Mumme’s Belhaven teams earned seven All Mid-South Mumme Conference honors, 14 All-NC- CAA honors and 10 ASC All- season. Gilbert racked up 635 coach at NCAA Division II ing career in the NAIA at Iowa Academic honors. Additionally, yards of total offense against Valdosta State, Iowa Wesleyan Wesleyan in 1989 and led the the Blazers received NCCAA Temple, seventh most in a game (NAIA), and most recently Mc- Tigers to the playoffs in 1991. National Athlete of the Week in NCAA history. Gilbert also Murry (Division III). In 1992, he moved on to NCAA recognition five times. recorded single season school Mumme spent four seasons at Division II Valdosta State and “I look forward to work- records, second for most total McMurry and led the team to a then to Kentucky in the SEC ing with coach Hughes,” said offensive yards (3795), second 27-16 record, including three where he coached Number One Mumme. I have admired him in passing yards (3528), and first consecutive winning seasons. NFL Draft Pick Tim Couch. In both personally and profession- in completions (335). As a team, Mumme resurrected a McMurry 1998, the Wildcats went 7-5 and ally and look forward to getting the Mustangs recorded 5,222 program that had lost 13 con- played in the Outback Bowl, to work at Jackson State.” total yards with 4,097 of those secutive games and had not had becoming the first coach to take Prior to leading the Belhaven yards coming through the air in a winning season for eight years the team to a New Year’s Day Blazers, Mumme served as the 2013. prior to his arrival. In 2011, bowl game since Bear Bryant in passing game coordinator un- Mumme not only brings ex- Mumme posted a 9-3 record 1951. He is the only coach in the der head coach June Jones at perience as an assistant coach at with the team and secured Mc- modern era at Kentucky to beat Southern Methodist University. the NCAA Division I level, but Murry’s first postseason victory Alabama and numerous college Under Mumme’s tutelage SMU has been a head coach at Divi- since 1949 by beating Trinity in head coaches’ are part of his quarterback Garrett Gilbert set sion I Kentucky, New Mexico the first round of the Division III coaching tree, including current multiple single game and single State and Southeastern Louisi- playoffs. Washington State head coach season records during the 2013 ana. Mumme was also the head Mumme began his coach- Mike Leach. www.mississippilink.com DECEMBER 21 - 27, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 17 “THE ENDLESS SUMMER: 50TH ANNIVERSARY” INTERVIEW BRUCE BROWN LEGENDARY DIRECTOR REFLECTS ON SHOOTING CLASSIC SURFING DOCUMENTARY

By Kam Williams started swimming, body surfi ng half-century after it’s release? KW: What was your approach Columnist then junior lifeguards. Around 14 BB: I guess it struck a nerve for to shooting the fi lm? Born in San Francisco Decem- riding a surfboard. I think I de- a lot of different reasons. Before BB: Well, with the surf, you ber 1, 1937, the legendary Bruce veloped an interest in fi lmmaking we blew up The Endless Summer never know what’s going to hap- Brown is best known for direct- about the same time. I didn’t go to 35mm for the theaters, I showed pen. So, you just hope for the best ing, narrating, shooting, editing to fi lm school, but just fi gured out the fi lm for two years on my regu- and make it up as you go along. and producing The Endless Sum- how to get the job done by doing lar circuit. I narrated it live during But make sure you have a good mer, a groundbreaking documen- it. I got some cheap still cameras that two-year period. I’d learn surfer to shoot. A good surfer can tary fi lmed on beaches all around to take pics of me and my buddies things from the audience. If I make crappy waves look much the world on a shoestring budget surfi ng. Back then, we were the said something, and the audience better. in 1966. Here the Oscar-nomi- only surfers. Then I got an 8mm groaned, I’d know not to say that In the old days, Bill Edwards, nee and second inductee into the movie camera to show other peo- again. So, I just sort of worked out Dewey, Butch, Pat O’Connell and Surfi ng Hall of Fame reminisces ple, and to recruit someone to go the kinks by interacting with the Wingnut were great. Today, there about his career and the enduring surfi ng with. I took it with me ev- crowd. In fact, we modifi ed all my are so many guys that are good, popularity of his surfi ng classic, a erywhere. I combined the two be- fi lms from showing to showing. it’s just amazing. You used to be half-century after its release. cause I needed a job, I guess. We So, it was kind of a trial and error able to drive by a surf spot and Kam Williams: Hi Bruce. I’m just wanted to fi nd a way to make thing because I’d show the thing know who it was, now there are honored to have this opportunity money and be in the water so we – and it was hugely popular – and tons of guys. I like to think our to interview you. decided to see if we could make a sold out the Santa Monica Civic fi lms encouraged them to try the shot a lot and then edited what we Bruce Brown: Well thanks for living fi lming each other surfi ng. Auditorium seven nights in a row. sport. Endless Summer as a documenta- thought worked. having me. I never thought anyone would Then, we went back for a rerun KW: How do you explain the ry. It was a journey and our story KW: How did it feel to have KW: When did you develop an want to watch it, let alone still be two months later, and it sold out appeal of surf documentaries? Is to share about surfi ng around the your son and grandson follow in interest in surfi ng? When did you talking about it 50-years later, but seven more nights. That’s what it a combination of the waves and world. your footsteps? develop an interest in fi lmmak- they are. And I am so grateful to prompted us to fi x the narration the humans attempting to conquer KW: How do you know when BB: Great! We all worked to- ing? And how did you come to everyone who loves the fi lm. and blow the fi lm up to 35mm to them? you’ve captured a great shot? gether in the editing room during combine the two? KW: The Endless Summer is a show it at theaters. It was interest- BB: Not sure I can answer this BB: Well, I shot Endless Sum- the making of Endless Summer BB: I was about 12 years old, classic with an enduring appeal to ing that people outside of the surf- question. I don’t know, because I mer before digital. I didn’t know II, and on my motorcycle fi lms as as a kid growing up in Southern generation after generation. Why ing community enjoyed the fi lm don’t watch surf documentaries. what the shot looked like until well. California around the ocean. We do you think it’s still so popular a as much as the surfers. And I never really thought of The after it got developed. So we just

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