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Downtown Jackson’s Primary election results ‘Westin Jackson Hotel’ bring adulations and upsets construction underway DA Robert Shuler Smith is in, Hinds County Sheriff Tyrone Lewis is out

Democratic candidate for Hinds County Sheriff Victor Mason (center) with wife Sharon and children Jackson city officials, Westin Hotel developers and partners at groundbreakingPHOTOS BY ADEKUNLE ADEKUNBI

The Mississippi Link Newswire The nine-story hotel will fea- great city.” A groundbreaking ceremony ture 205 guestrooms. Participants in the develop- Tuesday, August 4, marked the “This kind of an investment ment include Capital Hotel start of construction on a new in downtown impacts the entire Associates, Wischermann Part- WestinTM Jackson hotel in region and helps support our ners, Jackson Redevelopment Jackson. efforts to make Jackson a des- Authority, Hinds County and Slated to open in January tination city,” said Mayor Tony the state of Mississippi. Bras- 2017, the 169,000 sq ft struc- T. Yarber. “We are proud that ture will be the first luxury the Westin Jackson is part of Westin Continued on page 4 global hotel brand in Jackson. the growth and progress of our Dist. 7 D.A. Robert Shuler Smith (center) with son Raphael, parents Royce and Alice, and James Cornnelius

By Ayesha K. Mustafaa their seats. Reviewing campaign Editor As the number of votes broadcast and print ads, Mississippi Writers Guild honors All across Mississippi per candidate became clear, the candidates, for the most in general and Jackson in there were some dancing part, put their hearts and particular, Tuesday night, with adulations and others civil rights warrior James August 4, vote tallies had somber from a stinging up- Election results many sitting on the edge of set. Continued on page 3 Meredith with Life Time Award By Dr. Jerry Komia Domatob 2015 the Mississippi Special to The Mississippi Link Writers Guild inau- City with Soul Music Stage Paradox and contradiction gurated Meredith as continue to roll out as breaking a legendary life-time Special to The Mississippi Link news for the Civil Rights hero, achiever and member The Jackson Rhythm and Blues James Meredith. In the early at their annual confer- Festival is approaching faster than 1960s, when Meredith came to ence in Oxford, just a a runaway train. It’s less than two Oxford, Mississippi in quest of a few kilometers from weeks away and momentum is top-notch education, a few zeal- the University of Mis- building. ots and fanatics depicted him as sissippi (Ole Miss), The itemized schedule has been “a villain unfit for such a famous where he battled released and tickets are flying off university.” through the turmoil the shelf! Just in case you missed it, Crassly rejecting him, those and unimaginable VIP tickets will not be available at with such negative views of Mer- odds set up to defeat the door. They must be purchased edith did not know that he had him to integrate the in advance. “gladly served” his homeland as school as its first Afri- There are five stages filled with an Air Force officer for about a can American student. some remarkable talent that fes- decade. They did not know how Historical accounts tivalgoers are anxious to see. But most qualified he was for admis- assert that amidst let’s face it, there is nothing like the Avery Sunshine Ana Popovic sion to the historic Ole Miss Uni- tempestuous tension, City with Soul Music Stage. Last versity. friction and outright year FANTASiA asked the officers However, fast forward to 2015 bitterness, the United to move the barricades so her thou- and this time around, amidst fans, States military’s fed- sands of fans could get closer. family and friends pouring out eral marshals were There is great anticipation for enthusiastic adulation, admira- called out to escorted the headliners this year. There are tion and cheers, Meredith earned him to his first class Meredith the legendary ISLEY BROTHERS merited honor as a lifetime hero on October 1, 1962. featuring RONALD ISLEY AND who broke barriers, opened doors Whenever the ani- ERNESTLY ISLEY, whose careers and launched a new era for Mis- mosity, hostility and Meredith in our midst. Not only span over five decades. And there is sissippi and indeed humanity. anger raged, he became more au- is he an extraordinary writer but the “Queen of Funk” - Ms. Chaka As the 2015 Mississippi dacious and defiant and gung-ho an outstanding human being on Khan - need no introduction with Writer’s Guild program booklet about fulfilling his dream. so many levels. Our writers and 10 Grammys under her belt and still stated, “Mr. Meredith’s achieve- And at its recent gathering, the aspiring writers repeatedly re- fabulous four decades later. Their ments span five decades. He is Mississippi state president of the marked at how inspired they were Mali Music Sebastian Mikael names precede them. renowned worldwide as an am- Writer’s Guild Mark LaFrancis Festival organizers are not me- Avery*Sunshine will be on the City bassador for Civil Rights and as - a journalist, author, poet and Meredith teorologists, but a little Sunshine with Soul Music Stage, known for City with Soul a gifted author.” photographer, said, “The Guild Continued on page 4 is in the forecast. That’s right, her invigorating and scintillating Continued on page 6 So on Saturday, August 1, is extremely honored to have Mr.

Habitat for Black and Purple: A Mayor Tony T. Share this issue with a friend Humanity seeking better way forward Yarber’s 2015 State by mailing it to: homeowner by Rev. CJ Rhodes, of the City Address

Inside applicants for M. Div Utica Page 6 Page 10 Page 5 2 • the mississippi link August 6 - 12, 2015 www.mississippilink.com Backfires, not gunshots? So says man arrested at Camp Shelby

By Jeff Amy Associated Press NEW AUGUSTA, Miss. - Soldiers participating in a train- ing exercise on a Mississippi military base heard it Tuesday and Wednesday - noises they believed were gunshots around the fringes of Camp Shelby. On edge after a gunman at- tacked military members in Chattanooga, Tennessee, au- thorities began looking for a maroon pickup truck that the A Mississippi Bureau of Investigation agent detains a person of interest soldiers described from the after shots were reportedly fired a second consecutive day near Camp Tuesday incident. They found Shelby, a military training facility near Hattiesburg, Miss., Wednesday, Aug. it late Wednesday morning 5, 2015. There were no reported injuries. The description of the shooter was when Alfred Baria Sr. drove the same in both instances - a white male in a red pickup truck. Ryan Moore/ past officers on a state highway WDAM-TV via AP just south of New Augusta. The Mississippi Bureau of misdemeanor counts of dis- and Camp Shelby. The son said Investigation took him into turbing the peace but also two his father was driving along the custody at gunpoint, with offi- felony counts of being a felon southern border of Camp Shel- cials calling a bomb squad into in possession of a gun. Alfred by to buy parts or hardware in sparsely populated Perry Coun- Baria Jr. said the rifle and pis- nearby Brooklyn, Mississippi, ty east of Hattiesburg to inves- tol were his, and he didn’t re- when soldiers heard the noises. tigate plastic pipes and other alize that his father, previously At Camp Shelby, guards at items they found in the truck. convicted on drug charges, all base entrances were armed But the 61-year-old Baria couldn’t be anywhere on the under a recent order from Mis- told authorities that it wasn’t property with them. sissippi Gov. Phil Bryant, Lt. gunshots at all, just the backfir- Perry County Sheriff Jimmy Col. Christian Patterson said. ing of his battered Isuzu. That’s Dale Smith and MBI spokes- After the second incident, Bry- a story backed up by his son in man Warren Strain said officials ant said in a statement that the an interview Wednesday eve- were still questioning the elder shootings underscored why he ning with The Associated Press. Baria, who’s being held in the signed that executive order July Alfred Baria Jr. said his dad’s Perry County jail. Smith said 20. pickup backfires loudly every Baria would likely be appoint- The large military base south time someone shifts gears and ed a lawyer at a bail hearing of Hattiesburg is one of the steps on the gas. scheduled Thursday. Though premier training facilities for And those pipes? Two big, Strain emphasized that more National Guard troops from long ones were for plumbing charges could still be filed, for across the country and during a newly built auto repair shop now Baria isn’t charged with the height of the Iraq war was in the backyard, Alfred Baria any crime that indicates he shot often the last stop for National Jr. said. Small pipe containers at the National Guardsmen and Guard troops training to go to with caps were for storing auto active duty Army soldiers train- the Middle East. parts and hardware, he said, ing at Camp Shelby. The base is hosting about showing a reporter one on a The Barias’ mobile home is in 4,600 active-duty soldiers, shelf inside the shop. a remote area of Perry County National Guard and reservists His father though, is in trou- bordered by miles of pine trees from Texas and Mississippi in a ble, charged not only with four in the DeSoto National Forest summer training exercise. LOCAL

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Election results Continued from page 1

Scenes from Smith’s celebration Scenes from Mason’s celebration

backs into the run to hold publican candidate Charlette primary in the November 3 onto or upseat an office. Stewart Oswalt. general election. Some of the most vocal Hinds County Tax Collec- Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves re- campaigns were from can- tor Eddie Fair won a smooth ceived 82 percent of the Re- didates for District Attor- victory after a campaign trail publican votes and will face ney (Dist. 7), Hinds County of contentious dialogue be- off Tim Johnson, the Demo- Sheriff, Hinds County Tax tween him and contestant cratic contender, in Novem- Collector, and the Hinds Santore D. Bracey with no ber. County Broad of Supervi- Republican or Independent Attorney General Jim sors - all five districts up for for the November general Hood, uncontested as Demo- a vote. election. cratic candidate, will face off photos by jay johnson, ayesha k. mustafaa and james cornelius DA Robert Shuler Smith Other results: Hinds Coun- Republican Mike Hurst in sailed in with 71 percent ty Chancery Clerk Eddie November. Also Secretary of The following Democratic cent) and Samuel Begley (33 State Sen. David Blount over his very vocal oppo- Jean Carr garnered 74 per- State Delbert Hosemann, the State Representatives have percent). won the Democratic primary nent Stanley Alexander, who cent of the votes over Steph- uncontested Republican, will no Republican contenders in Some State Senate results: with 84 percent and will face came in with 29 percent of anie McKenzie Foster (with face off Democrat Charles November: Christopher Bell For Dist. 21, Barbara Black- Republican contender James the votes. There are no Re- no republican or independent Graham. (Dist. 65) won 50 percent of mon and Kenneth Jones (in- Broadwater in November. publican or Independent can- contenders). Cecil Brown, Democrat, the vote. Credell Calhoun cumbent) will be in a runoff - Dist. 28 State Sen. Sollie didates, so Smith will retain The Hinds County Cir- won 73 percent of the vote (Dist. 68 incumbent) won by both garnering 50 percent of Norwood is uncontested this his office. cuit Clerk seat goes to Zack for Public Service Commis- 71 percent. Alyce G. Clarke the votes with no Republican year. Hinds County Sheriff Ty- Wallace at 65 percent of the sion Central state. In No- (Dist. 69 incumbent) won by contender. And in November, State rone Lewis was unseated by votes (no Republican or In- vember, he will run against 76 percent. And Kimberly Incumbent Sen. John Ho- Sen. Chris McDaniel (Dem- contending candidate Victor dependent contenders). Republican Brent Bailey, Campbell (Dist. 72 incum- rhn (Dist. 26) won the Dem- ocrat) will face Johnny Ish- P. Mason. Mason garnered STATEWIDE RESULTS: who beat out Tony Greer, bent) won with 89 percent. ocratic primary with 75 per- mel Henry (Republican). 52 percent of the votes for Gov. Phil Bryant brought former Hinds County Dist. 4 In the August 25 runoff cent of the vote and has no Candidates with the high- the office, meaning he will in 92 percent of the Repub- supervisor. are: Dist. 27 candidates Le- Republican contender. est number of votes, but not be the democratic candidate lican votes and will face Some State House results: roy Lacy (41 percent) and Dist. 27’s State Sen. Hill- receiving 50 percent plus one in November. He will then little known Democrat Rob- Speaker of the House Philip Kenneth Walker (33 per- man Frazier will face Ponto in their party primaries, will face Independent candidate ert Gray, who garnered 51 Gunn (Dist. 56) is uncon- cent); and Dist. 70 candi- Downing, a Republican con- face each other again in the Reginald Thompson and Re- percent in the Democratic tested. dates Kathy Sykes (39 per- tender in November. August 25 runoff election. Hinds County Board of Supervisors primary results

By Stephanie R. Jones Contributing Writer Two members of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors will definitely be returning while another faces a runoff after the pri- mary election results Tues- day, Aug. 4. And in Districts 4 and 5, new members will emerge. Incumbent Democrats Poll workers using generators and flash lights to save the day Robert Graham, District at Clinton precinct after power outage caused by Cspire 1, and Peggy Hobson Cal- houn, District 3, regained Quirter, who had been Lavine, poll manager for their seats, and Republican president of the board until the Democrats. The Repub- Mike Morgan, District 4, Monday when the board licans had a minor issue be- won a seat on the board out- voted Greer in as president, cause they were using elec- right. received 42 percent of the tronic equipment, but the Graham received 76 votes against David L. Ar- outage did not stop record- percent of the vote to beat chie and Alphonso Hunter. ing the votes cast. off competitors Vallena J. Archie came away with 39 The power was not re- Greer, who came away with percent and Hunter with 19 stored Tuesday, but the 15 percent, and Albert Wil- percent. church brought in a gen- son, who captured 9 percent. McQuirter and Archie erator, which powered a few Calhoun, garnered 67 will face a runoff in District lamps and fans. And poll percent of the vote, besting 2 on Aug. 25. workers had to use flash- Bishop Jeff Stallworth of There was a huge glitch lights as they tallied votes. Word and Worship Church at a key polling place in At the end of the day, at 19 percent, and Silas District 2, the First Baptist however, the precinct was Bolden Jr. at 14 percent. Church in Clinton, Mc- not able to provide the usual Morgan beat out Mike Quirter’s hometown. paper printout with break- Maldonaldo on the Republi- Cspire cable company downs of ballot counts for can side with 79 percent of crews were digging and hit each candidate. the vote. an unmarked power line. In District 5, first time Among Democrats in And the power went off at candidate Eric Stringfellow Districts 4 and 5, there the voting precinct about an was the top vote-getter with were no incumbents as hour after the polling station 30 percent in a field of nine Tony Greer, District 4, and opened. No lights. No air candidates. He will face George Smith, District 5 - conditioning. Entergy said Bobby McGowan, who got who was appointed to fill a there was no way to fix it 25 percent of votes, in the spot left vacant by Kenneth until Wednesday. runoff Aug. 25. Stokes when he rejoined the The outage didn’t affect Stephanie R. Jones can Jackson City Council - did voters because the voting be reached at srjones13@ not seek election. machine ran off emergency gmail.com or (601) 454- In District 2, Darrel Mc- backup power, said Jean 0372. BUSINESS

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Meredith Westin Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 to meet and talk with Mr. Mere- field & Gorrie is serving as dith. He is still a giant of a man.” general contractor and Elness In accepting the award, Mer- Swenson Graham Architects edith was accompanied by his Inc. is the project architect. wife, Dr. Judith Meredith, chil- This will be the second dren, grandchildren and other Westin hotel constructed by observers. He noted that this was Brasfield & Gorrie. In a joint the most important accolade he venture arrangement with had received in his life. Monumental Contracting Ser- Meredith’s legacy is captured vices, Brasfield & Gorrie com- Mayor Yarber addressing gathering at groundbreaking in his latest book, A Mission from pleted the Westin Birmingham God: A Memoir and Challenge in Birmingham, Alabama in Meredith with wife Judith, children and grandchildren Valley Title Build- for America. The foreword reads: 2012. ing - expect more “James Meredith engineered Joseph Simpson, of Capital closures and lane two of the most epic events of Hotel Associates, said, “The restrictions. the American civil rights era: Mississippi Legislature, the The city an- the desegregation of the Univer- City of Jackson and the Hinds nounced there sity of Mississippi in 1962, which County Board of Supervisors may be intermit- helped open the doors of educa- have joined together on this tent but unan- tion to all Americans, and the project to make an impact on nounced short March Against Fear in 1966, that Mississippi. Members of the Mississippi Writers Guild PHOTOS BY JERRY DOMATOB closures of the re- helped to open the floodgates of “As the only full-service maining one lane voter registration in the South.” pated at the conference extended and having him autograph his Starwood Hotel in Mississippi, of West Street and During this march, he was shot their appreciation to the guild and book, A Mission from God that I the Westin Jackson will change Tombigbee Street by a sniper, nearly ending his life. Meredith. Among them were: C. purchased.” the landscape of the hospitality at certain points Born in Mississippi, Meredith Hope Clark, Marie Lamba and Susan Jenkins, principal and industry in the state. Our team during building served with the Air Force for nine Julie Cantrell. educator, said, “The Mississippi wants to help make this city demolition. years and returned home in 1960. Dr. Scott Anders, a writer, Writer’s Guild Conference has a destination for tourists and In February Bent on “shattering state terror publisher, editor, researcher and brought together writers at all travelers.” this year, the city and supremacy,” he mounted a 14 oncologist summed up the con- levels of development and vari- The city announced that put out a call for month battle for admissions into ference: “The 2015 Mississippi ous stages of their careers. Within as of Monday, Aug. 3, there subcontractors in- the University of Mississippi. Writers Guild sessions held in this environment, each has been would be a detour and lane clo- terested in work- The Supreme Court granted Oxford this first day of August enriched with new information, sures for parts of West Street, ing on this project his plea, which resulted in death was a step into the history of our inspired to dig deeper for their Tombigbee Street, and Con- through its “Jobs threats, abuse and harassment, state but also into her future. personal best and reminded of the gress Street as work began on for Jacksonians.” which did not deter him from his “Hearing, speaking to and lis- critical need for their craft in this the Westin Hotel on the block It was open to dogged pursuit. Rather, Meredith tening to James Meredith was society. bordered by Congress, West, business owners Marcus Wallace, partner, Capital Hotel Assoc. emerged as the first black gradu- of course a look into the face of “Against this backdrop, we Tombigbee, and Court Streets. and designed to PHOTOS BY ADEKUNLE ADEKUNBI ate of the University of Missis- courage; a courage that changed have witnessed history as the bar- Work on the accompanying promote enrich- sippi. the face of our state. Listening rier-breaker. Mr. James Meredith water and sewer line renova- ment and exposure tives from the developer, Capi- Vice president of the Missis- to the writers gives us a reason was awarded the honor, not just tion on West Street also will among general and subcon- tal Hotel Associates, LLC, and sippi Writer’s Guilds, the young to hope for a continuation of our for the history he made but for his begin soon. In the first phase tractors. Participants received Brasfield & Gorrie and The and enthusiastic editor, Meredith state’s heritage of literary excel- ‘Chronicle’ of that history.” of building construction - de- important bid information and District at Eastover’s mixed Koch said, “James Meredith is lence.” Marie Lamba, agent, publicist molition of the Mississippi formally met with representa- use development. a visionary man and writer who Lina Kay (Chandler) Parker, and writer, said, “The Missis- did tremendous good with his an author, said, “My greatest ex- sippi Guild Writer’s Conference supporting each other. I’m glad I Communication at Alcorn State Positive Vibration. He is also the life. He challenged the people of perience at the 2015 Mississippi is an intimate event. The scale is was a part of it.” University, Lorman, Mississippi. author of: African Americans of Mississippi to find humanity in Writer’s Guild Conference was intimate, but more than that it’s Dr. Jerry Komia Domatob, a A journalist, photographer, poet Western Long Island and African the bitterness of injustice. We are meeting Mr. James Meredith, personal. I loved getting to really graduate of E.W. Scripps of Jour- and researcher, his latest pub- Americans of Eastern Long Is- forever indebted to him.” listening to him speak the truth, know the talented authors and nalism, Ohio University is a pro- lications are: Communication, land. Contact him at Jdomatob@ Famous writers who partici- read from The Politics of God to feel the community of writers fessor and interim head of Mass Culture & Human Rights and yahoo.com. www.mississippilink.com August 6 - 12, 2015 THE mississippi link • 5 Mayor Tony T. Yarber’s 2015 State of the City Address Arts Center of Mississippi • Jackson, Miss. Thursday, July 30, 2015 Photos By Jay Johnson Mayor Yarber thanked his colleagues on the City Council along with the load and make larger sacrifices. That means our city is expected to do other elected officials and city leaders, the “amazing” city employees, more with less. Over the course of the past few years, external funding and the citizens of the Bold New City of Jackson, including his wife from the state and federal levels has decreased. Rosalind and children for their “unwavering support and commitment “Family, we must have the foresight to understand that there is a great to this city.” need for fiscal responsibility and accountability. The decisions we must He extended a special thank you to the Arts Center of Mississippi for make to reshape the financial integrity of our city are not pretty, but the the use of “this beautiful facility” as venue for his presentation of his consequences of improper preparation are even less attractive….” 2015 State of the City Address. For the Mayor’s entire address, visit the city’s website www.jack- He said, “As Mississippi’s largest city, Jackson is often asked to bear sonms.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=420 or go to News Flash, July 30. STATE

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Dr. Tiyi Morris, the department the organization’s platform was crocosm to create a [better of African-American and African unique in that it exercised flexibility society]. Based upon this, Studies assistant professor at Ohio in filling in the gaps and including the organization wanted State University, has much to smile working class women. Thus, le- the children to understand about these days. Her book is the gitimacy was given to these middle the major issues of our first comprehensive examination class women to get them to partici- time; to appreciate good of the Jackson, Mississippi-based pate. health; to develop ability women’s organization called Wom- Civil Rights activist Fannie Lou for thinking creativity, and anpower Unlimited. Hamer and four Mississippi busi- to have open exchange of The organization was founded by nesswomen were cited at the center personal beliefs. Hence, Clarie Collins Harvey and initially of “the struggle” in their challenge the speaker commented aided the Freedom Riders who to remove mutation of women. that support and love were were unjustly arrested and later tor- These women: Claire Collins Har- noteworthy expressions tured while confined in Mississippi vey, A. M. E. Logan, Thelma Sand- that “these women dem- Morris discusses her book, Womanpower Unlimited. PHOTOS BY jails in 1961. ers, and Jessie Jackson Mosley onstrated to black history Mario Miller awaits book autograph from Morris JANICE NEAL-VINCENT Its activism later expanded to in- were, according to Morris, women in particular and American clude programs like voter registra- second to none. history in general.” tion drives, youth education, and Morris recalled her school days Morris appealed to the participation in Women Strike for when she learned that black women audience when she as- Peace. were being marginalized not only serted, “It is important that Womanpower Unlimited spear- by European studies but by black we help our grandmoth- headed a movement to revitalize studies as well. “I felt personal ers, mothers, and aunts black women’s social and political responsibility to tell the story of preserve inspiration and activism in Mississippi. Womanpower Unlimited,” said the strength of these women in Morris’ examination of the roles author. a society that continues to of “local people” and “the leader- Substantiating her claim, Mor- devalue these women.” ship women provided” broadens ris saw the importance of Woman- She interjected that what our understanding of movement power Unlimited as follows: civil the women did was unique Dorothy Triplett raises question as history and provides better insight rights, human rights, and spiritual- but their contributions Audience of men and women at Morris’ recent presentation at Lemuria Pamela Junior, director of Smith into roles of lesser-known women ity. Women, then, are exposed to a were similar to “what black Bookstore in Jackson, August 3 Robertson Museum looks on inside and outside of the state of legacy of leadership, support, and women do to survive.” Mississippi. love. Additionally, Morris and the young people should have According to Morris, “Black The author provided a brief his- explained that focus on civil rights respect from their elders to gain women, and Womanpower spe- tory of the 1965 camping project. was not limited to women. “As historical understanding and make cifically, were central to movement This project sought to send a few early as elementary school, children that information applicable to [their successes in Mississippi; and Wom- black and white children to Ala- can be introduced to civil rights,” lives]. anpower’s humanist agenda re- bama and to “create some type of she stated. Further, she noted that During the question/answer ses- sulted in its having the most diverse interracial project,” Morris said. the generation gap should be nar- sion, an audience member wanted agenda of a Mississippi-based civil So a play school and seminars for rowed. to know if the black church had be- rights organization. adults were established. “This,” said For instance, she pointed out, “I come extinct in its role to empower Next, the speaker explained that Morris, was “an opportunity or mi- notice that there’s [disconnection] others. Morris responded in her appeal for a holistic approach, saying, “I think there’s a very serious [disconnection] between Annette Rollins and others in line for autograph from Morris religion and black lives.” To sum it up: Womanpower lives as issues of domestic civil not complete unless it was achieved Habitat for Humanity seeking Unlimited “espoused the belief rights. The struggles for domestic in both areas.” that issues of international peace and international human rights were For further information visit homeowner applicants for Utica were as central to [women’s] interdependent, in that success was womanpowerunlimited.com.

UTICA, Miss. - Habitat for City with Soul Humanity Mississippi Capital Continued from page 1 Area (HFHMCA) is a non- live performances, compellingly Collins. show, The Sing-Off. They won the profit Christian organization honest song writing and radiantly Taylor Hicks and Skylar Laine hearts of America with their laid whose purpose is to build and optimistic anthems. both made a name for themselves back but dynamic, unique style. sell decent and affordable Frank McComb is the perfect on the nationally syndicated show Sebastian Mikael is a young housing to families who need artist to be the metronome for the “American Idol.” The world has Swedish born classically trained better housing. festival. He’s a soul singer that’s seen what they have to offer! singer, songwriter and musician Working in partnership with been compared to the likes of Don- And you don’t have to question that set his sights on America after low income families and using 600 homes in the Mississippi day, August 11, 2015, at the ny Hathaway. And he has collabo- the talent of Macy Gray, Raheem feeling like he was approaching a volunteer labor and donated capital area. Hope Credit Union Office, rated with many renowned record- Devaughn, and Cupid. They all glass ceiling in Sweden. materials whenever possible, HFHMCA is currently ac- 106 East Main Street in Utica. ing artists, including Prince, Chaka have received national acclaim for He enrolled in California’s the organization is building cepting applications for in- Those unable to attend the Khan, Teddy Pendegrass and Teena their hits. Music Institute and then Berklee basic, affordable houses that dividuals and families inter- meeting can learn more by Marie. He will definitely set the John Nemeth is an American College of Music in Boston. His are then sold to families at ested in becoming part of the calling (601) 353-6060 or by pulse for the festival. electric blues and soul harmonicist, breakthrough video single, “Beau- cost with no profit or interest. home ownership program in visiting www.habitatmca.org. Ana Popovic (not to be confused singer and songwriter who will tiful Life” where he sings an inspir- Since its founding in 1986, the Utica area. The HFHMCA build is with Coach Popovich of the San ignite your soul. He has a great ing message about appreciating HFHMCA has partnered with An information meeting scheduled for early 2016. Antonio Spurs) is a champion in range, ability and soulfulness. In life, truly embodies the very es- families to build more than will be held at 5 p.m., Tues- her own right with her nomination 2013 alone, he was nominated five sence of Sebastian Mikael’s music! for ‘Contemporary Blues Female times for a Blues Music Award. Mali Music made his debut in Artist’ of the year, making it her 5th This is one act you don’t want to the Gospel industry, but now this PSA Blues Music Award nomination. miss! multi-talented artist is prepping to Ana was invited for the Experi- Street Corner Symphony is just move into the secular arena with ence Hendrix Tour ’14, a concert like it sounds, minus the instru- his next album. He made the move series celebrating the music and ments! This is an a cappella group because of a glass ceiling that exists legacy of Jimmy Hendrix, which from Nashville that gained inter- in gospel music. featured an ‘all star’ line-up that national acclaim as contestants on He is the first Gospel labeled art- included Buddy Guy and Bootsy the second season of NBC’s reality ist to perform at the Festival.

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By Sue Manning Brody would lay Associated Press by Marzec’s feet or LOS ANGELES - For those rest his head on her who are dying, it’s clear why lap when he sensed all dogs go to heaven. she was sad. He They provide comfort not wedged in next to just in death, but in other diffi- her when hospice cult times, whether it’s depres- workers came by, sion, job loss or a move across ignoring her shaking country. Dogs know when hand as she patted people are dying or grieving his head, Vogelsang through body language cues, said. a little girl, her Lhasa Apso smells only they can detect and “He is still my dog, but he named Taffy helped her adjust other ways not yet known, ex- knew when they came they to an unwanted move from perts say. needed him more than I did,” New England to California. As a hospice veterinarian, she said. Just after the birth of her first Jessica Vogelsang knows how Dogs know to comfort peo- child, her golden retriever Em- much “being there” can mean ple by sniffing out some can- mett wouldn’t leave her alone to struggling people or pets. cers, such as on the breath of as she struggled with postpar- She’s director of Paws Into a lung cancer patient, said Dr. tum depression and a new ca- Grace in Southern California, a Bonnie Beaver, professor at reer as a veterinarian. He gave group of vets who provide end- Texas A&M University’s Col- her love, as well as looks that of-life care and euthanasia for lege of Veterinary Medicine led to some soul-searching to pets at home. and executive director of the get the help she needed, Vogel- The San Diego vet finished American College of Veteri- sang said. her first book, A “ ll Dogs Go nary Behaviorists. Later, an older Labrador to Kevin: Everything Three But most often, it’s about Retriever named Kekoa taught Dogs Taught Me (That I Didn’t body language. her to let go of unrealistic ex- Learn in Veterinary School),” “They recognize fragile, pectations as she balanced ca- just before learning her mom, slumped over, not moving as reer and motherhood. When Patricia Marzec, had an inop- well,” Beaver said. “That’s the dog got cancer, Vogelsang erable brain tumor. The title how they read each other. They didn’t push endless procedures of the memoir published last are great at it, and we are not.” and medications, because it month refers to what Vogel- Some rest homes and hos- wasn’t right for Kekoa. That sang’s toddler heard when he pices that have live-in dogs led her into the hospice-care was told all dogs go to heaven. to comfort patients even use a field. Her parents moved in so dog’s behavior - such as who After Vogelsang’s mother Marzec could enjoy her last the animal chooses to sleep moved in, the family spent two months with family, and Vogel- with - as a sign to tell relatives months watching movies, eat- sang’s golden retriever, Brody, to come say their goodbyes. ing cookies and watching but- picked up on the changes. He “A lot of resident dogs know terflies flit across the yard. Pat always jumped on her parents those people and know some- Marzec even read her daugh- but stopped when they arrived thing is different, whether the ter’s book, giving her approval. in April. smell changes or they are mov- She died June 3, about a “He knew Mom was sick. ing less,” Beaver said. month before it went to print. He was with her 24-7,” Vogel- Dogs also can help those “Those last two months we sang said. “He was trying not dealing with other challenges. had were just an incredible to be too obvious, but Dad was In the book, Vogelsang time,” Vogelsang said. “Death on one side and he was on the introduces pets that got her is just a moment. Life is every- other.” through some life changes. As thing else leading up to it. NATIONAL

8 • the mississippi link August 6 - 12, 2015 www.mississippilink.com Half of blacks say police Federal court strikes have treated them unfairly By Jesse J. Holland down ‘discriminatory’ Associated Press WASHINGTON - A ma- jority of blacks in the United States - more than three out Texas voter ID of five - say they or a family By Paul J. Weber years, but the Texas law signed Section 5, one of the parts of Associated Press member have personal expe- by then-Gov. Rick Perry is wide- the act that was struck down, rience with being treated un- AUSTIN, Texas - A federal ap- ly viewed as one of the nation’s had forced certain state and local fairly by the police, and their peals court struck down Texas’ toughest. It requires one of seven governments - including Texas - race is the reason. voter ID law on Wednesday, Au- forms of approved identification, to get pre-clearance from the fed- Half of African-American gust 5, in a victory for President a list that included concealed eral government before change respondents, including six Barack Obama, whose adminis- carry licenses but not a college voting laws to ensure they were in ten black men, said they tration took the unusual step of student’s university ID. free of discrimination. personally had been treated bringing the weight of the U.S. “Today’s ruling is a victory for Without that provision to rely unfairly by police because FILE - In this May 19, 2015 file photo, Milwaukee, Wis. County Sheriff Justice Department to fight a every Texas voter. Once again, on, opponents of the voter ID law of their race, compared with David Clarke Jr. testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. A majority of wave of new ballot-box restric- the rule of law agrees with Dem- had to meet the higher threshold three percent of whites. An- blacks in the U.S., more than three out of five, say they or a family tions passed in conservative ocrats. The Republican voter ID under Section 2 of the Voting other 15 percent said they member have personal experience with being treated unfairly by the statehouses. law is discriminatory,” Texas Rights Act of proving the law knew of a family member police, and their race is the reason why. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Democratic Party Chairman Gil- discriminated against minority who had been treated unfairly File Appeals ruled that the 2011 Texas berto Hinojosa said in a state- voters. by the police because of their law carries a “discriminatory ef- ment. The appeals court agreed that race. by the criminal justice system in Milwaukee County, Wis- fect” and violates the federal Vot- Texas Republican Gov. Greg the rules disproportionately af- This information, from a when they hurt or kill people. consin, said African-Amer- ing Rights Act - a decision hand- Abbott signaled that the ruling fected minorities. survey conducted by the As- A third of whites say police icans have more encounters ed down on the eve of the 50th wouldn’t deter the state from “We conclude that the district sociated Press-NORC Center are getting away with it, while with police than whites be- anniversary of the landmark civil fighting to keep the measures in court did not reversibly err in for Public Affairs Research, nearly half - 46 percent - say cause of crime rates in urban rights law. place. determining that SB 14 violates comes as the Michael Brown the police are treated fairly by areas. “If you have more in- Texas was allowed to use the “In light of ongoing voter Section 2 by disparately impact- shooting in Ferguson, Mis- the criminal justice system. teraction with the police be- voter ID law during the 2014 fraud, it is imperative that Texas ing minority voters,” the court souri, approaches its first - Sixty-two percent of cause of the crime and the elections, thereby requiring an has a voter ID law that prevents wrote in a 3-0 decision. anniversary and the nation whites said a major reason disorder in our urban centers estimated 13.6 million registered cheating at the ballot box,” Ab- The Justice Department had continues to grapple with why police violence happens - the American ghetto I like to Texas voters to have a photo ID bott said. “Texas will continue to argued that the Texas law would police-related deaths of black is that civilians confront the say it - it’s going to skew the to cast a ballot. fight for its voter ID requirement prevent as many as 600,000 vot- Americans. police, rather than cooper- numbers,” Clarke said. Although a victory for Demo- to ensure the integrity of elec- ers from casting a ballot because White Americans who live ate, when they are stopped. David Thomas, 80, of Vi- crats and minority rights groups, tions in the Lone Star State.” they lacked one of seven forms of in more diverse communities Three out of four blacks, or enna, Georgia, said he was the decision wasn’t as sweeping Republican Texas Attorney approved ID. - where census data show at 75 percent, said it is because treated roughly by police as as a ruling last year by lower General Ken Paxton did not im- Even though a lower court in least 25 percent of the popu- the consequences of police a young man in Savannah, court that compared the Texas mediately comment on the ruling. Corpus Christi, Texas, struck lation is non-white - were misconduct are minimal, and Georgia, but relations be- law to old poll taxes that forced Democrats and minority rights down the law in 2014, it was al- more likely than other whites few officers are prosecuted tween black communities and minorities to pay to vote. The advocates had early success in lowed to remain in effect because to say police in their com- for excessive use of force. law enforcement have im- New Orleans court disagreed that blocking the law. However, after the ruling had come so close to munities mistreat minorities, More than seven in ten blacks proved since then. the law is a poll tax in sending the the U.S. Supreme Court struck the election. 58 percent to 42 percent. And identified problems with race “Everything is not right, measure back to a lower court. down the heart of the Voting Now the 5th circuit is send- they’re more likely to see relations, along with poor but it’s better,” Thomas said. Other Republican-controlled Rights Act in 2013, the path was ing the law back to the Corpus the police as too quick to use police-community relations, “We have bad cops and we states, including Wisconsin and cleared for Texas to enforce the Christi court with the question deadly force, 42 percent to 29 as major reasons for police have good cops. I don’t know North Carolina, have passed sim- new restrictions that supporters of whether voter ID was enacted percent. violence. where we’re going to from ilar voter ID measures in recent say prevent voter fraud. with discriminatory intent. Larry Washington, 30, of - Nearly three out of four here, but we need police.” Merrillville, Indiana, de- whites - 74 percent - thought The AP-NORC Poll of scribed his encounter with a race had nothing to do with 1,223 adults, including 311 white police officer when he how police in their commu- black adults, was conducted was arrested for theft in Bur- nities decide to use deadly online and by phone July 17- bank, Illinois, as a teenager. force. Among blacks, 71 per- July 19, using a sample drawn IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF “When I got to the police sta- cent thought police were more from NORC’s probability- tion, the officer who arrested likely to use deadly force based AmeriSpeak panel, me told me that I looked like I against black people in their which is designed to be repre- wanted to do something about communities, and 85 percent sentative of the U.S. popula- THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT it,” Washington said, adding, said the same thing applied tion. The margin of sampling “And he kept calling me ‘nig- generally across the country. error for all respondents is ger.’” Fifty-eight percent of whites plus or minus 4.2 percent- “It’s been like this for a thought race had nothing to age points. For results among OF HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI long time,” Washington said. do with police decisions in black respondents, the margin “It’s just now that everybody most communities on use of of error is plus or minus 9.1 starting to record it and stuff, deadly force. percentage points. CHARLES & VIRGINIA BOYKIN; it’s just hitting the spotlight. Seventy-two percent of Respondents were first se- Most Caucasians think it’s whites said they always or lected randomly using ad- PETITIONERS just starting to go on when it’s often trust police to do right dress-based sampling meth- been like this.” by them and their community, ods, and later interviewed MIKLE & KATHLEEN GUTTER; The AP-NORC poll also while 66 percent of blacks online. People selected for WADE & MARYLENE BULLIE; AND showed: said they only sometimes, Amerispeak who didn’t other- - More than two-thirds of rarely or never trust the police wise have access to the Inter- JOHNNIE DANIELS blacks - 71 percent - thought to do what is right. net were interviewed over the police are treated too leniently David A. Clarke Jr, sheriff phone. VS. NO. G-2014-1626-O/3

NEW GALILEAN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH; ORLANDO D. FRANKLIN (INDIVIDUALLY) AND IN CAPACITY AS PASTOR OF NEW GALILEAN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH; WILLIE GEORGE (CHAIRMAN); AND JOHN DOES 1-10 RESPONDENTS

NOTICE OF RETENTION OF PASTOR AND LEADERSHIP VOTE OF NEW GALILEAN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, INC. OPERATING AS NEW GALILEAN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Notice is hereby given to the membership of New Galilean Missionary Baptist Church, Inc. operating as New Galilean Missionary Baptist Church as of October 27, 2014 that on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. a Special Election will be held for the purpose of determining if the Pastor and current officers in leadership positions will be retained or vacated. The election will take place at the Chapel of New Galilean Missionary Baptist Church located at 3832 North Flag Chapel Road, Jackson, Mississippi 39213. Please bring identification. EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com August 6 - 12, 2015 THE mississippi link • 9 CSET’s 2015 Summer Bridge Program has climatic ending The Mississippi Link Newswire as a dream realized, saying, “Not the emerging field of data sci- Two by two the graduates of only has this program given ence; and our new visualization the Jackson State University me the opportunity to advance labs give depth to our expansive Summer Bridge Program walked my coursework, while gaining research projects.” In addition, beneath an archway of blue and knowledge of college life, it has said Aló, “The skills the students white balloons, signifying their also granted me resources that learn with state-of-the-art tech- transition from high school grad- will aid and prepare me for ex- nology will stimulate their minds uate to college freshman. periences of a lifetime.” to develop innovative ideas for Parents, family and students The academic program bridg- the future success of Mississippi were greeted Thursday, July 30, es coursework in college alge- and beyond.” on the main campus in the Stu- bra, biology, trigonometry and These first-time CSET stu- dent Center by Dr. Evelyn J. chemistry coupled with practical dents epitomize those under- Leggette, JSU’s associate vice application in research. Student represented in the STEM fields, Incoming freshmen prepare to embark on the next phase of their education as they complete the 10-week president of Academic Affairs. researchers presented summaries and Coordinator of Intervention Summer Bridge Program. Photo by Deontae Williams/JSU She expressed gratitude, saying, of their findings via video. Services, Josie Latham, said, “We salute you for being a part Dean of the College of Sci- “We work tirelessly to ensure the Incoming freshman Melvin ings of CSET. I was thinking the lowance and a monthly stipend. of the JSU family.” ence, Engineering and Tech- success of our students. We want McCrory, a computer engineer- Bridge Program was going to be The Little Rock, Ark., native The 10-week program is de- nology (CSET), Dr. Richard them to matriculate with a sound ing major, said he didn’t know a breeze, but you actually had to said, “Jackson State continues to signed to give prospective JSU- Aló, congratulated students and understanding of their fields, and what to expect when he first ap- work hard. It forced me to study shape my life through the schol- CSET students a transitional ex- spoke about the extensive devel- confidence in their futures. JSU- plied for enrollment in the Sum- and avoid procrastination,” he arships I earned. I don’t have perience and submerge them into opments they can look forward CSET understands the urgency mer Bridge Program. said. to worry about student loans or an academic culture as incoming to in CSET. “You are on the of preparing students to meet the “It was a great experience. Earlier this spring, McCrory, struggle to make ends meet. My freshmen. road to the beginning of a great need for more African-American The Summer Bridge Program a recent graduate of Lanier High parents aren’t financially able Computer engineering ma- journey. We top national charts men and women in STEM. Our has opened my eyes to the real- School, was presented a presti- to put me through college, so jor and Jackson native Charity in producing the most African- students are prepared to fill those ity of college. Jackson State is gious four-year Air Force ROTC Jackson State has recognized my Greenfield described her Sum- American chemists; we have ex- job vacancies once they graduate affording me valuable opportu- scholarship totaling $252,658. It achievements by providing as- mer Bridge program experience panded our programs to include from JSU.” nities to learn about the offer- includes full tuition, textbook al- sistance.” JSU provides ‘wheel’ good time for youths during annual Alcorn receives Cruising the Community event new ambulance

The Mississippi Link Newswire Alcorn’s fire department received a fully equipped 2015 4500 GMC ambulance Thursday, July 16. The ambulance includes numerous features such as a power lift Stryker stretcher, a LUCAS Chest Compres- sion System and much more. Alcorn’s fire chief Ray White appreciates those who the collaborative efforts of for the role they played in helped to bring the ambu- many, we have reached our assisting Alcorn in acquiring lance to the University. goal. I would like to thank the ambulance.” “I am thankful for this President Alfred Rankins White said the new am- blessing that the University Jr., Carolyn DuPre, Marcus bulance and new equipment has received,” said White. Ward, and special thanks to will increase response time, “It’s amazing what can be Mississippi State Senator effectiveness and aid those accomplished with hard Willie Simmons, and Con- in need of medical assis- work and persistence. Due to gressman Bennie Thompson tance at Alcorn. Alcorn to host Annual Ag Field Day

The Mississippi Link Newswire Dr. Dewayne L. Goldmon, social organizations, including “Diversity and Sustain- who will serve as the event’s the United States Department able Agriculture: Celebrating keynote speaker, is the out- of Agriculture (USDA) Advi- More Than 125 Years of Pro- reach lead for Monsanto Com- sory Committee for Minority viding Access and Enhancing pany, a sustainable company Farmers and University of Ar- Opportunities,” is the theme that delivers agricultural prod- kansas Alumni Board, to name of this year’s annual Alcorn ucts that support farmers all a few. State University Agricultural, around the world. Registration is free. Inter- Research and Extension Field Goldmon is a seasoned pro- ested persons must register by Day. The event will be held fessional in the field of agri- August 21, 2015. Check-in be- With support from father Will McDowell, two participants ready to burn rubber during JSU’s annual Cruis- Thursday, August 27 at 8 a.m. culture, who has held positions gins at 8 a.m. and bus tours to ing the Community event include sons 11-year-old Wilton and 7-year-old Will. Photo by Charles A. Smith/JSU at the Jesse A. Morris, Sr./W.C. as a technology development various research sites will start Boykin Agricultural Science representative, market devel- at 9 a.m. The Mississippi Link Newswire Heather Wilcox, JSU’s neighbor- Smith served as grand marshal and Building located on the Lor- opment representative, agro- To register, contact your lo- More than 400 participants, riders hood development assistant for the led youths on bikes as they toured man campus. The School of nomic research manager, tech- cal Alcorn State Extension and volunteers gathered on the main Center for University-Based De- the campus and vicinity. Agriculture, Research, Exten- nical development manager, Program office, or register campus of Jackson State University velopment, said the outing aimed Also, Jackson Mayor Tony Yar- sion and Applied Sciences will and product development. online at www.alcorn.edu/ag- for the 3rd annual Cruising the Com- to “expose youths to safe routes for ber acknowledged the crowd and sponsor the event. Dr. Goldmon received his fieldday. munity event Friday, July 31, for biking and walking and raise aware- thanked JSU for providing a safe en- Numerous topics such as bachelor’s and master’s de- For additional information, children up to 18 years old. ness about safety.” vironment for recreational activities high-value alternative crop grees in agriculture from the contact Lavada Hill at 601- The three-mile event, co-spon- Wilcox said the university pro- and promoting healthy lifestyles. production, enhancing sweet University of Arkansas. He 877-6449 or lmhill@alcorn. sored by the City of Jackson, wel- vides a haven for fun activities be- With support from community potato yield and quality, fresh earned a doctorate degree in edu; or Dr. Patrick Igbokwe at comed adventurers on various types cause of its convenient amenities for and corporate sponsors, young par- produce production in high agronomy from Iowa State 601-877-6542 or patgbokwe@ of wheels - bicycles, scooters, wag- walking and biking and its proximity ticipants were provided with free tunnel, and much more, will be University. He holds member- alcorn.edu. Lunch will be pro- ons, wheel chairs and skateboards. to the Dr. Robert Smith Sr. Parkway. helmets, T-shirts and lunch. discussed at the event. ship in several professional and vided. GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: www.mississippilink.com 10 • THE mississippi link August 6 - 12, 2015 www.mississippilink.com

P a s t o ra l P o i n t s Message from the Religion Editor

By Daphne Higgins and worldly lusts, we should Religion Editor Black and Purple: A better way forward live soberly, righteously, and As I viewed godly, in this present world.” a recent news What is taught in the class- By Rev. CJ Rhodes, M. Div. the Democratic Party has persis- broadcast, I be- rooms of our educational sys- Special to The Mississippi Link tently betrayed black America came aware that tems is very important, but I don’t re- behind. He went as far as saying schools in the what we learn from the Word, member how old that our people vote overwhelm- metro Jackson is our path to eternal life. I was when my ingly Democratic but we are by- and surround- God continues to give us a dad took me to and-large still a servile constitu- ing areas are back in session new day and with each new see the Honor- ency. or will be in just a few days. day, comes a new opportunity able Louis Far- Railing against the Clintons, Yes, I know that this happens to learn more about Him and rakhan when the he further lamented how liberal every August, but because to become closer to Him. Nation of Islam’s controversial policies have created co-depen- my children are out of high As we assist or encourage leader visited Jackson. I was dency rather than liberation in school, I’m more focused on our children with their school much younger, probably in el- black communities throughout a later start date. homework, let’s also assist ementary school, and very un- our nation. Blacks remain the So many families are set- and encourage study of the aware of the significance of at- Farrakhan Bryant good and faithful servants of the tling in from summer travel Lord’s Word. tending the event. Maybe that’s Democratic Party to our disre- and are ready to embark upon “Not every one that saith why I don’t recall anything about In his interview with Farrakhan going in the wrong direction. gard, Farrakhan warned. the first day of school for unto me, Lord, Lord, shall it, including Min. Farrakhan’s he shared that during the Balti- Though I don’t agree with every This conservativism with radi- their young ones. Since my enter into the kingdom of message. What has remained more uprising he, along with oth- jot and tittle of what he said, the cal critique of Empire, or pro- children are both in college heaven; but he that doeth the with me was the shock I expe- er pastors, helped forge a peace overall shape of his thought ar- gressive conservatism, as I see now, there is not much to do will of my father which is in rienced when security searched treaty between warring gangs. ticulated things I’ve been feeling it, is much more aligned to most to prepare them for the start heaven (Matthew 7:21). me and my brother for weapons. He was thereafter convicted by for a long time. The “socially en- of black Mississippi than what is of school. They are actively The will of the Lord also I can still see that table weighed the division between churches gineered savagery” (his words) popularly noted in the press and handling it on their own. In includes sharing His Word. down with glocks, rifles, and and the chasm between Chris- that plagues so many urban and academy. Yes, we have for about a nutshell, my husband and There are so many ways to other arsenal. tians and Muslims. In order for rural places with violence and 50 years voted overwhelmingly I no longer accompany them do this in a century that has Following the event, or may- there to be a sustainable peace moral decay is the result of so- Democratic, but we share many shopping unless they make a so many means of communi- be before we gained entrance, I and justice movement in Balti- phisticated and calculated mental GOP social values. But we are request for us to do so, there- cation. asked dad why did they have to more, Bryant affirmed, both the wars waged against the dignity also born behind the veil of racial fore, I’m at a different level God’s goodness can be search children. He replied by church and the mosque would of black flesh. And we are buy- terror and therefore resist the race now. (Sigh) I miss the good shouted from the highest sharing with me that many per- have to overcome legitimate ing into it, accepting it as the new neutrality and dog whistle Con- old days. mountain or even shared in sons attempting to kill Farrakhan disagreements in order to dem- normal, and not resisting in ways federate sympathies of Lincoln’s Okay, let me return to the the lowest valley. would put weapons on their chil- onstrate greater solidarity. That we did decades ago, he avered. Party and its Tea Party offspring. present - I do know that there Because of God’s goodness, dren to conceal their murderous is why Pastor Bryant invited the There are notable exceptions, of Many of us, especially those of are a lot of parents who have countless blessings are be- intentions. My younger mind Nation of Islam minister and pro- course. The Black Lives Matter us who are Christian and aware not only shopping duties but stowed upon each and every was blown. moted the Justice or Else March movement, and related move- of our blackness in this nation, so much more to do. The one of us. Because of God’s Though I remember nothing on Washington, a follow up to ments of Millennials, are signs of are more purple than we are red exercise of back to school goodness, we serve as vessels about the event itself, I would the Million Man March which hope, signs desperately needed or blue. We are black and purple. shopping - for - classroom moving through life, taking us hear the Minister’s messages will embrace our sisters in the today. As a Christian black man I sit supplies, uniforms, clothing where God leads us to share several times thereafter. A lo- struggle. If Farrakhan left his message back and ponder where we are that follows particular school His message of love and sal- cal public access channel aired There are deep theological there, FOX News would draft and where do we go from here. guidelines and any other vation. his sermons. One of my high and cultural differences between him as a regular pundit to speak Minister Farrakhan and his Na- items that require children to The Mississippi Link, a school English class teachers many black churches and the Na- about black pathology. But there tion of Islam gave me a lot to have a successful school year, messenger for news in and let us watch the Million Man tion of Islam. That fissure is well is more. He talked about the think about. I hope we, in the is in full gear. around the state of Mississip- March live. Though I understand known and we shouldn’t ignore failures of the GOP to radically Church, will ruminate over these Many churches, businesses pi, would like to serve as your that Farrakhan is much reviled what distinctly defines each insti- address racial justice and their things, have a more united voice, and organizations in the area personal messenger to share by many Americans, including tution. What may be less known betrayal of the Party’s founding and by the help of God redeem have or are sponsoring back to your good news and the news blacks, I have resonated with is how much we share in com- principles. Though he celebrat- our churches, families, schools, school drives to assist in mak- of your places of worship. much of (though not everything) mon, especially in our progres- ed Donald Trump for being the and cities right here in Missis- ing sure that many school- As always, we ask that you he has shared in the messages, sive conservatism. only unbought candidate in the sippi. aged children are properly let us help you communicate interviews, and articles I’ve been To be sure, Farrakhan offered a race (because he’s got his own When we move beyond pulpit equipped for the 2015 - 2016 the good news of our Lord. able to watch and read. vision for family, education, and wealth), he was shy of endors- cliché and partisan talking points school year. After all, prepa- Isaiah 52:7a reads, “What My latest viewing came while spiritual maturity that was truly ing him for president, stating that then we will be prophetic enough ration brings success. a beautiful sight it is to see watching the Empowerment En- prophetic and reminded us of the Trump is wrong on race and pov- to call ourselves back from idola- James 2:24 tells us - “You messengers coming with good counter on The Word Network. collective strength blacks had in erty. This seething critique of the try, immorality, and injustice. see that a person is justified by news!” The live show is hosted by Dr. de jure Jim Crow America. Many nearly twenty folks vying for the May Jesus, the resurrected and works and not by faith alone.” When you arrive at your Jamal Harrison Bryant, founder/ would dismiss his views on par- Republican nomination distin- living Lord of all, give us the God wants us to work at what destination, share the news pastor of Baltimore’s Empower- enting, cultural competent edu- guishes the conservatism of the courage to speak the truth in love is important and not just move of your place of worship with ment Temple. Bryant is both a cation, and the like as archaic and Nation of Islam from the post- and act justly as we walk humbly from place to place with an others and take a moment to neo-Pentecostal African Method- conservative. I see them as the racial conservatism of someone with our God. attitude of entitlement. He find out more about what God ist Episcopal (AME) televange- latter, but not in a negative sense. like Dr. Ben Carson. Rev. CJ Rhodes, a graduate of wants us to prepare for and is doing in the area you are list and a rising leader in justice Let me go on the record and And if the Minister left his cri- the University of MS and Duke believe in what is right. visiting. movements. He has been on the say there are many things we as tique there, MSNBC would have University, serves as the direc- Preparation for any event is The King James Version frontlines of rallies for justice for a people need to conserve. All him on every night. But there tor of Student Religious Life at a wise act and it is especially of Isaiah 52:7b reads, “Your Freddie Gray and Sandra Bland. progress ain’t progress if we’re was more. He talked about how Alcorn State University and is prudent it be done this time of God reigns.” His presence is year. Okay, so you can tell that everywhere and so should the I believe in being prepared so news of His love for all of His of course, it stands to reason children. that I must note there is one Contact Daphne M. Hig- preparation that we all need gins at religion@mississippil- 25 encouraging scripture to stay focused on throughout ink.com. Fax 601-896-0091 our lifetime - preparation to or mail your information to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. The Mississippi Link, 2659 Titus 2:12 reads - “Teaching Livingston Road, Jackson, verses for back to school us that, denying ungodliness MS 39213. By Lynn Dove to you. Wash your hands, you and courageous. Do not be afraid; obey your parents in everything, The Mississippi Link Newswire sinners, and purify your hearts, do not be discouraged, for the for this pleases the Lord.” For the first time in twenty- you double-minded.” Lord your God will be with you I Peter 5:6 - “Humble your- five years, I am not walking a Philippians 4:19 - “And my wherever you go.” selves, therefore, under God’s child to a school bus, or fretting God will meet all your needs Psalm 56:11 - “In God I trust mighty hand, that he may lift you over school lunches, or moni- according to the riches of His and am not afraid. What can man up in due time.” toring uniform infractions, or glory in Christ Jesus.” do to me?” 1 Timothy 4:12 - “Don’t let any- ensuring my child is adequate- 1 Samuel 16:7 - “But the Philippians 4:6-7 - “Do not one look down on you because ly prepared for the first day of Lord said to Samuel, “Do not be anxious about anything, but you are young, but set an exam- school. It comes with having consider his appearance or his in every situation, by prayer and ple for the believers in speech, in an empty nest. However, most height, for I have rejected him. petition, with thanksgiving, pres- conduct, in love, in faith and in of my friends (and in a couple The Lord does not look at the ent your requests to God. And the purity.” of years, my daughter), will things people look at. People peace of God, which transcends Psalm 56:3-4 - “When I am be spending this first day of look at the outward appear- all understanding, will guard your afraid, I put my trust in you. In school preparing their child by ance, but the Lord looks at the hearts and your minds in Christ God, whose word I praise - in God planning, preparing and then heart.” Jesus.” I trust and am not afraid. What perhaps pushing their child out 1 Corinthians 10:13 - “No Isaiah 30:21 - “Whether you can mere mortals do to me?” the door to start another school temptation has overtaken you turn to the right or to the left, your Philippians 4:13 - “I can do all year. except what is common to fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, Matthew 11:28-30 - “Come ears will hear a voice behind you, this through Him who gives me Parents, have you also mankind. And God is faithful; peace, forbearance, kindness, to me, all you who are weary saying, “This is the way; walk in strength.” thought that to adequately pre- He will not let you be tempted goodness, faithfulness, gentle- and burdened, and I will give it.” Proverbs 3:5-6 - “Trust in the pare your child and YOU for beyond what you can bear. But ness and self-control. Against you rest. Take my yoke upon Isaiah 48:17 - “This is what Lord with all your heart and lean that first day back that you first when you are tempted, He will such things there is no law.” you and learn from me, for I the Lord says - your Redeemer, not on your own understanding; ponder upon scripture? Here also provide a way out so that Psalms 34:19 - “ The righ- am gentle and humble in heart, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the in all your ways submit to Him, are a few for you. you can endure it.” teous person may have many and you will find rest for your Lord your God, who teaches you and he will make your paths John 14:26 - “But the Advo- Psalm 68:19 - “Praise be to troubles, but the Lord delivers souls. For my yoke is easy and what is best for you, who directs straight.” cate, the Holy Spirit, whom the the Lord, to God our Savior, him from them all.” my burden is light.” you in the way you should go.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scrip- Father will send in my name, who daily bears our burdens.” Hebrews 13:5 - “Keep your Proverbs 22:6 - “Start chil- Matthew 19:14 - “Jesus said, ture is God-breathed and is useful will teach you all things and Proverbs 15:5 - “A fool lives free from the love of mon- dren off on the way they should “Let the little children come to for teaching, rebuking, correcting will remind you of everything spurns a parent’s discipline, ey and be content with what go, and even when they are old me, and do not hinder them, for and training in righteousness, so I have said to you.” but whoever heeds correction you have, because God has they will not turn from it.” the kingdom of heaven belongs to that the servant of God may be James 4:8 - “Come near to shows prudence.” said, “Never will I leave you; Joshua 1:9 - “Have I not such as these.” thoroughly equipped for every God and He will come near Galatians 5:22-23 - “But the never will I forsake you.” commanded you? Be strong Colossians 3:20 - “Children, good work.”

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p reser v e d Considering your future A more excellent way By Pastor Simeon R. Green III back away from anything. you can become involved in that can “Salvation involves Separation.” By Shewanda Riley two teaspoons of sugar. Not re- Special to The Mississippi Link Columnist God is powerful and He can help bring you the satisfaction, the peace Rev. Simeon R. Green III is pastor ally wanting to measure it out, I When God de- you. Living for God is a wonderful and the joy that God has for you if of Joynes Road Church of God, 31 Even though just started adding Stevia pack- signed His Word experience. You do not have to be up you will stay right in the things of Joynes Road, Hampton VA 23669. it’s been hot ets. After adding the 5th packet, and sent His Son and down in your Christian experi- God and remain dedicated to the He is married to Velma L. Green. He lately, it’s noth- I stirred the mix and took a sip. to be a sacrifice on ence. You do not have to be involved things of God. honorably served in the U.S. Army ing like the “Not bad,” I thought. It just the cross, He set it in all that sin has to offer. The Apostle Paul record in Ro- for 20 years. Rev. Green is a mem- string of 100 needs a little more Stevia and up so that it would Choosing the good and refusing mans 1:16, “For I am not ashamed ber of the National Association of degree days lime juice to give it more fla- meet the needs of the evil is a wonderful way to live, of the Gospel of Christ: for it is the Evangelism Church of God, Ander- from a few vor. Two more Stevia packets the adults, the elderly and the young and it begins by allowing Jesus to power of God unto salvation to ev- son, Ind. He serves as chairman of years ago - 68 days of 100 plus plus the juice of one more lime people. It is where your power lies. come into your heart and life. eryone that believeth; to the Jew first the Southeastern Association of The degree days made it hard to do and the strawberry limeade was Your strength lies in finding Young person, there is nowhere and also to the Greek. Church of God, Inc. a lot of things including staying ready. God’s Will for your life and in being that you can go and nothing that Next week, August 13, 2015 - hydrated. Poured over some ice cubes, what God would have you to be. It I grew tired of drinking sweet the strawberry limeade was is a good idea to do some planning tea and water just didn’t satisfy perfect because it wasn’t too in your life. However, sometimes me anymore. Since I was trying heavy or overly sweet. Plus, people get carried away with certain R eigning A nnouncements to cut down on my sugar intake, since it was sweetened with kinds of planning, such as, financial I also wasn’t interested in any Stevia and not table sugar, it planning. Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 111 Mount Olive Church Rd., sodas. What could I make that had very little calories. Financial planning is certainly im- would be enjoyable but not full Substitutes can sometimes portant and necessary as long as you Flora, will observe its Annual Fall Revival Services, Monday through Friday, of a bunch of calories? be better for us than what we do not get out of the Will of God. August 10-14, at 7 p.m. nightly. Rev. Glenn Dale Robinson is pastor and will Looking for creative ways are used to. For example, in There is another type of planning to quench my thirst, I decided the case of the strawberry lime- that I would like to share, the future. be the evangelist for the week-long services. For more information, call (769) to make homemade strawberry ade, I was used to the taste of The definition of the word future 218-7558 or e-mail [email protected]. limeade. As I was thinking sugar and not really willing to is “the time that is yet to come; a time about how to make it without try something that tasted just that is forthcoming.” We all have a a bunch of sugar, I saw a com- as good but was better for me. future in this life as well as in eter- Holy City International Empowerment Ministries, 251 Kearney Park Rd., mercial for Stevia, the all natu- Similarly, I sometimes resist nity. Death does not have any regard Flora, will host a Woman of Wisdom (W.O.W.) luncheon in celebration and ral sweetener. I hesitated be- when God is trying to show me for age, so our lives can end at any cause even though it had zero a “more excellent way” as men- time. However, for the most part, appreciation for the wife of the church’s bishop, Mother Stephanie Cavett on calories and was better for me, I tioned in 1 Corinthians 12:31. young people have quite a future Sunday, August 15, at 11:30 a.m. The keynote speaker is Evangelist Felder didn’t like the taste; I was used For example, it’s much easier ahead of them. to the taste of good old fash- to pity myself over bad things The Ecclesiastical writer lets us of Covenant Evangelist Pentecostal Church. The musical guest will be First ioned sugar. happening in my life than it is know there is a time for laughter and Lady Janice Durr of Evangelist Temple Mission Church of God in Christ. For Feeling a little adventurous, to praise God for all of the good fun. But, on the other hand, when we ticket information, please call 601.879-3999. Presiding Bishop Stanley Ca- I decided to make homemade things that he is doing. I’ve had are in the church services that is the strawberry limeade and use to learn and relearn the lesson time to lay aside that carefree attitude vett, Sr. is the pastor. Stevia to sweeten it. If it turned of how substituting worship for and listen. You need to let the Word out bad, I’d just throw it away worrying can make such a dif- of God do the work that God wants and drink water instead. Since I ference. One key is having the it to do. New Hope Baptist Church, 5202 Watkins Dr., Jackson, will host the 21st An- couldn’t find a recipe that used boldness to substitute praise Through the preaching of the Gos- nual Moman & Harris 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair on Saturday, August 15. Stevia, I then figured that I’d and worship for pity and worry. pel and the reading of your Bible, He The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. The Health Fair is free and open to the public. probably have to experiment Shewanda Riley is the au- will direct your future. You may not with the amounts until I got the thor of the Essence best-seller hear Him speaking to you audibly It will be held from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center Gym. The taste right. “Love Hangover: Moving about what He wants you to do, but races include a 5K Run/Walk, 1-mile Fun Run and a Tot Trot (ages 2-5). The After pureeing 1 cup of From Pain to Purpose after a He will direct you and reveal to you strawberries in the blender and Relationship Ends.” She can what His desires are for you. 5K Run/Walk registration forms are available online at www.newhope-baptist. juicing 2 limes, I mixed them be reached at lovehangover@ In the midst of a crooked and per- org or in the church office located at 5202 Watkins Drive. Pre-registration together in a large pitcher. Ac- juno.com, at www.shewan- verse high school, neighborhood and College Hill Missionary Baptist Church cording to the Stevia box, one dariley.com or www.anointed- nation, you can still be a child of God ends on Wednesday, August 12th. Onsite registration, the morning of the packet of Stevia was equal to authorsontour.com and have an experience of salvation race,Since 1907 is also available.B IBLE ForB ASED more•C informationHRIST C ENTERED call 601-366-7002.• H OLY S PIRIT Dr. JerryL ED that will last. You do not have to give SUNDAY: Worship Services up your salvation over anything or Young is the pastor. 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. The Top 10 Gospel Songs from the Billboard Gospel Charts for the week of August 6 1600 Florence Avenue MONDAY: Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. Jackson, MS 39204 SONGS Ph: 601-355-2670ARTISTS WEDNESDAY: Prayer Service 6:30 p.m.ALBUM Fax: 601-355-0760 Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00 p.m. 1. 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12 • the mississippi link August 6 - 12, 2015 www.mississippilink.com Symbols shape The real life version Ask Alma Alma Gill what we think and of ‘Candid Camera’ NNPA Advice Columnist By Lee A. Daniels munication - namely, television Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 NNPA Columnist believe in America news film - irrefutably exposed the years, including? various roles at USA Today, Newsday The videos are anti-black violence on which the and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysas- By Dr. James B. Ewers Jr. any national athletic event becoming more and South’s regime of Jim Crow rested [email protected]. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Special to The Mississippi Link in the state. Arguably, the more difficult to and exposing who its chief street- Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma. A m e r i c a state lost millions of dol- watch, aren’t they? level enforcers were. is a country lars over time because of But it’s not because The television film of those of symbols. the flag. we’ve become in- events came flooding into the Husband doesn’t These sym- Now that the exhilara- ured to the violence homes of Americans who lived out- bols are em- tion has subsided for a they show. It’s because the more we side the South via the evening and blazoned in bit, let’s reflect upon these watch, the more we’re shocked by morning newscasts, and the vivid defend wife our minds, events and pose a question what we see. photographs punctuated newspa- Dear Alma, that action, or lack thereof. often at an early age. They or two. We’ve watched Eric Garner die per and magazine articles on civil My husband accidently dialed If it’s true what his friend is are all around us. As citi- First, what if the nine again and again, surrounded by rights, making the Civil Rights my cell phone number and I saying, you’re husband doesn’t zens in this land, we have worshippers were alive people who took no action to try to Movement, not the U.S. war in heard him and his friend talking defend himself, which is why several symbols that im- today? Would the flag be save his life. Vietnam, America’s first “living about me. His friend was saying he isn’t defending you. Here’s a mediately come to mind. up or down? My perspec- We’ve watched again and again room war.” that I talk about my husband be- tablespoon because I know you The Stature of Liberty tive tells me that the flag Walter Scott crumple to the ground. That visual documentation of hind his back and that I’m always can only swallow small doses of certainly resonates with of the Confederacy would We’ve watched Tamir Rice, a the harsh reality of black life in the talking about how much money constructive criticism. both native born Ameri- still be up and the battle to 12-year-old having played just a South played a crucial role in the I make and how I take care of Yes, there’s no doubt, it cuts cans and naturalized Amer- take it down would still be moment before with the complete movement’s legislative successes everything, which I do. deeply when the one you love, icans. On its base reads: waged. abandonment of a child, suddenly in two ways. He was going on and on, say- leaves you standing all by your “Give me your tired, your The second question, lying on the ground lifeless. First, it strengthened the mass of ing that I call him nasty names lonesome. But here’s my question poor, your huddled masses now that the flag is down We’ve watched Sandra Bland be- black Americans’ resolve to keep and always saying how he is just to you: Are you really talking yearning to be free”; that’s what does that mean for ing unjustly stopped and abused by pushing against the structures of a low life, good for nothing and about your husband that bad in one of America’s greatest race relations in South a bully with a badge, and then being racism, North and South. that my husband shouldn’t just public? Even in private, that’s expressions of freedom. I Carolina? I would like to jailed, knowing that she would not Secondly, it in effect held up a sit around and take that from me. jacked. believe everyone should believe they will improve survive her unjust imprisonment. mirror to white America, and a criti- Here’s the kicker, my husband Are you unbearably demand- take a trip to New York mightily and that hate will And it’s ‘knowing the reality’ of cal number of whites declared they didn’t even defend me. ing? Are you using obnoxious and see it. It will make you turn into love. The offi- white cops falsely arresting, beat- wouldn’t tolerate what they saw re- This man was talking about and hateful words towards him? proud to be an American. cials there took a big step ing and murdering unarmed black flected there. me like a dog and my husband I’d say yes, sounds to me like If we’ve taken a few in taking that flag down. Americans (and Hispanic Ameri- It’s still to be determined what did not respond or do anything. you’re bullying him and that’s history courses, we have So we can now see that cans); it’s in fact an old American will be the societal impact of the in- My feelings are so hurt. This is just not cool. learned early on about the good does come out of story that provokes a profound sad- justices and crimes captured in the my fourth marriage and I don’t Don’t be disturbed, I’m not just White House. Of course, it tragedy. Evil cannot ex- ness - and anger. videos taken by private citizens and want to break up my marriage, defending said friend. Honestly, is where the President of ist in the hearts of people As Georgetown University law downloaded from business security but I don’t understand a man that it appears you need a checkup the United States of Amer- when good walks through professor and former prosecu- cameras and police dashboard cam- doesn’t stand up for his wife. from the neck up, and no one has ica and his family live. The the door. tor Paul Butler told the New York eras and body cameras. How do I get my husband to enough nerve to tell you. position of president is the Ken Blanchard teamed Times last week, videos have pro- These outrages and tragedies be a man and defend me like he Listen to my sound advice and most powerful in the world up with Phil Hodges on vided “the corroboration of what have obviously given impetus to should? let it take root. Re-evaluate your and therefore his residence a book some years ago, African-Americans have been say- the efforts of officials within the Just Asking actions and take responsibility is guarded every day. I re- titled The Servant Leader. ing for years.” Obama administration, some politi- for them. In due season, we all flect back on when I taught Dr. Blanchard was on the But for all that we know about cal officeholders and others within Dear Just Asking…. reap what we sow, and right now high school in Washington, faculty at UMass when that history and about what hap- the criminal justice community to Let’s step back and talk you’re sowing some seeds of D.C. and was honored to I was a graduate student pened in these particular cases, change a system badly in need of ‘men’ for a minute. Usually foolhardiness. That phone call see it. there. In their book, there we’re still left with the haunting un- top-to-bottom reform. when grown-aged men have a was no accident. It was the uni- Every year the month is a section titled “Naming derstanding that the answer to the It’s also apparent that the candid- conversation, it’s short, direct and verse giving you a dose of what of March is celebrated as the demon of fear.” powerful question behind the as- camera witnessing of the bully-boy to the point. They don’t add un- you deserve. Breast Cancer Awareness It could have been in the sertiveness of the #blacklivesmatter misbehavior of some cops, and the necessary words. They give it to I’d suggest you turn your Month. The Pink Rib- South Carolina flag de- movement is: No, not yet. high crimes of others, has - via the you straight, just like they order world around and start using bon has become a symbol bate that both sides were Amid the series of videos, tweets social media - provoked a growing drinks at a bar. the wise counsel you’re ready of passion and progress. wrestling with the demon and text messages of the last year or demand for reform among a seg- When having a conversation to douse all over your husband. There are many events of fear for different rea- so that have laid bare the venom- ment of non-black and non-brown with a man, what he says is what Hear me when I say, men protect held throughout the year sons. Sometimes we are ous hostility a clearly significant Americans, too; some of whom he means. It may not be what you what they respect. that raise money for a cure held hostage by fear of the number of white police officers feel also tell of their own unpleasant en- want to hear, but it doesn’t mean Offer your husband the respect for this disease. And prac- unknown and what might toward black and Hispanic Ameri- counters with cops. it isn’t what needs to be said. that he deserves and he’ll start to tically all of us have rela- happen. For those of us cans, I’ve often thought of another A June Gallup poll found public Now here, I got your back sis- safeguard the love you share. tives who have had breast who grew up in the segre- moment in time when pictures of confidence in the police had slid to ter sassy, it’s heartbreaking to not cancer. We pick up a pink gated South, we overcame shocking police violence against its lowest level in 22 years: 52 per- be defended by your husband, but Alma lapel ribbon, cap or t-shirt such fear - conquering it. unarmed black civilians flashed cent of Americans say they have “a TBT, you should be familiar with and wear it proudly. For the younger genera- around the country and the world. great deal” or “quite a lot” of confi- You can’t discuss sym- tion, especially college stu- I’m referring to the 1960s’ civil dence in the police. That constitutes bols and omit the smiley dents, a different kind of rights demonstrations in the South, a decline of five percentage points police as an institution held very when will the next video showing face button. It has been fear lingers. It may not be as particularly in 1963 Birmingham from 2012-2013 and 12 percent- high - behind only the military and an outrageous example of police around for years and always obvious but it will still chal- and 1965 Selma, Alabama. Those age points from its high-water mark small businesses - in Americans’ misconduct surface? brings a smile to our face. lenge you. Since you are in were the years when that era’s tech- reached in 2004. estimation. Lee A. Daniels is a longtime All of these symbols repre- college, be sure to finish nological advances in mass com- That overall figure still places the But the obvious question is: journalist based in New York City. sent hope and happiness. what you started. Graduate Yet, there also are sym- from college determined to bols that represent oppres- make a difference. sion and inequality. If you see injustice, rac- We can all painfully re- ism and sexism, speak up Mobilizing for the October 10 ‘Justice or Else’ March in D.C. call that nine worshippers and speak out. Don’t com- By Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. ganize and mobilize the historic growing systematic injustices in like to help establish a LOC in your were killed in a Charles- plain in your inner circle NNPA Columnist Million Man March as its national the United States from our 206 Af- local community and for updated ton, South Carolina church and then be silent when When the Hon- director. rican American-owned newspapers accurate information, go to www. just weeks ago. Upon dis- it is time to express an orable Minister Being an ordained minister based in every region of the nation. JusticeOrElse.com covery that the alleged opinion. You will find out Louis Farrakhan in the United Church of Christ, We are the trusted voice of black Minister Farrakhan stated, “The killer was pictured with a soon enough that you will issues a sacred I knew then as I still know today America and I am telling you that Black and The Red, together. The Confederate flag and since have to make a choice in clarion call for a that God continues to bless Min- the suffering cup of patience in Black, the Red and the Brown, that time, there has been leadership between being national and in- ister Farrakhan uniquely with the black America has run over. The together. The Black, the Red, the a renewed and systematic liked and being respected. ternational mobi- vision and mission to redeem and madness of constant videotaped Brown - yes, and White - who effort to remove that flag I chose being respected lization for justice, freedom and empower black Americans, Latino modern-day lynching of black know that Black Lives Matter.” from the statehouse in Co- many years ago. equality, millions of people across Americans, Native Americans and people in the U.S. has become in- Our togetherness and our unity lumbia, South Carolina. If you are already in the America and throughout the world all others who struggle for a bet- tolerable. We are simply not going and our determination to demand And on Friday, July 11, workforce, then you must respond with responsive enthusi- ter quality of life in America and to take it anymore! justice for all will be a tremendous the Confederate flag was do your very best every asm and energy. throughout the world. It is providential and a welcome turning point in the growing na- removed from without in- day. You don’t have time to Such was the case in response to At four times the size of the 1963 sight to witness the steady growth tional movement against injustice cident. waste time. The job market the minister’s call for the Million March on Washington for Jobs and and development of Justice or Else and wrongdoing. South Carolina NAACP is tight and you can be re- Man March (MMM) in Washing- Freedom, the Million Man March MMM 20th Anniversary Local Or- Too many of our sisters and president Lonnie Randolph placed at the blink of an ton, D.C. 20 years ago. I believe is believed to have been the largest ganizing Committees (LOCs) in brothers are dying at the hands said, “No lie can live for- eye. Your work ethic will that history will be made once march ever on the nation’s capital. I every major city. of those who perpetrate injustice ever. That flag is a lie.” be one of your defining again this year on October 10 in believe that God hears and answers A broad cross section of lo- against our communities. We will Many agree with his asser- characteristics. Washington, D.C. the prayers of people and commu- cal community activists from not remain still and immobilized. tion. The removal of the You too can be a symbol Minister Farrakhan boldly has nities that cry out for justice. the NAACP, the National Urban Now is the time to stand up again. flag brought to an end (in of high ideals. Carry your- issued a new call: Justice or Else Today, we must organize and League, National Action Network, We wholeheartedly support Minis- South Carolina’s capital) self in a manner that will mobilization on the occasion of mobilize again with renewed vigor the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and ter Farrakhan’s call and demand: a symbol that stood for in- exhibit character, ethical be- the 20th anniversary of the Million and determination. the Southern Christian Leadership ‘Justice or Else!’ justice and segregation. havior and compassion for Man March on the National Mall. Almost every day now we hear Conference (SCLC), Latino and Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. is the The governor of that others. By doing this, you The minister asserted, “On 10- and learn of another dastardly fatal Native American organizations President and CEO of the National state, Nikki Haley, led the will lead an enriched life. 10-15, let’s show the world our act of racially motivate police bru- and many others are joining with Newspaper Publishers Associa- charge to bring the flag Dr. James B. Ewers Jr. unity.” Our demand for justice will tality and misconduct that leaves Nation of Islam organizers and tion (NNPA) and can be reached down, and the state now is president emeritus of be a united demand. It will be an our families and communities in officials to build a strong national for national advertisement sales will be able to host conven- the Teen Mentoring Com- unequivocal demand for equal jus- great sorrow, grief and anger. network of LOCs. and partnership proposals at tions and groups that had mittee of Ohio. He is also tice. As president and CEO of the These organizing committees [email protected]; for lectures refused to be there because an author and a motiva- Without hesitation or fear, I National Newspaper Publishers are actively reserving and charting and other professional consulta- of the flying of the Con- tional speaker and can be made a decision to join Minister Association (NNPA), I get the dai- buses in preparation for the journey tions contact him at http://drben- federate flag. For example, reached at ewers.jr56@ Farrakhan in 1995 to help him or- ly reports and news feeds about the to Washington, D.C. If you would jaminfchavisjr.wix.com/drbfc the NCAA refused to host yahoo.com

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A REZONING NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A REZONING

ZONING CASE NO. 3911 ZONING CASE NO. 3912 ZONING CASE NO. 3913

By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the City By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the City By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page 115 thereof, Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page 115 thereof, by the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected thereby, that notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected thereby, that at page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or Electric Guard Dog LLC has filed with the Planning Board for the City of Jackson, Marcellus Hogan has filed with the Planning Board for the City of Jackson, an appli- in any way affected thereby, that KDMAM, LLC has filed with the Planning an application requesting a two (2) ft. Variance from the eight (8) ft. maximum height cation requesting a Rezoning from OCGD (Old Capital Green) Sub District 2 to C-3 Board for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Rezoning from requirement to install a ten (10) ft. security fence which will be powered by a 12V bat- (General) Commercial District, to allow for an used auto sales business on property C-2 (Limited) Commercial District to C-3 (General) Commercial District, to tery independent of the power grid in a C-3 (General) Commercial District, for property located at 530 S. State St., in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, allow for a whole car dealership/ license on property located at 1403 Bai- located at 4601 I-55 S. Frontage Rd., in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, and being more particularly described as: ley Ave. (Parcel #95-68-5), 1407 Bailey Ave. (Parcel #95-68-3) and Parcel Mississippi, and being more particularly described as: #95-68-1 on Bailey Ave., in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mis- A parcel of land located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 5 North, sissippi, and being more particularly described as: FROM THE POINT OF COMMENCEMENT, SAID POINT BEING 5/8 INCH IRON Range Range 1 East of the Choctaw Meridian at Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, ROD RECOVERD AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 4 described as follows: PARCEL 95-68-1 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST RUN THENCE; Beginning at the point where the East line of 100 foot wide State Street intersects the Lot 2, Block A, Hartlee Subdivision, a subdivision according to a map or SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST FOR 200.08 FEET North line of 60 foot wide South Street; thence North along said East line, 175 feet, plat thereof which is on file and of record in the office of the Chancery ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 5 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF more or less, to a line that lies parallel to and 15 feet Southwesterly from the centerline Clerk of Hinds County, at Jackson, Mississippi, in Plat Book 5 at Page 16, THE 11.14 ACRE PARCEL HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED; THENCE CONTINUE of the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company’s Meridian District freight main tract; reference to which is hereby made in aid of and as a part of this descrip- thence Southeasterly along said parallel line, 220 feet, more or less, to said North tion. SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST FOR 805.35 FEET line of South Street; thence West along said North line, 133 feet, more or less, to the ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 5 TO THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF- point of beginning. PARCEL 95-68-3 (1407 Bailey Ave.) WAY LINE OF THE WEST FRONTAGE ROAD ADJACENT TO INTERSTATE 55; THENCE Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew Jack- Lot 3, Block A, Hartlee Subdivision, a subdivision according to a map or son Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. President Street plat thereof which is on file and of record in the office of the Chancery RIGHT AND TO THE SOUTHWEST ALONG A SEGMENT OF THE CURVE OF in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at which time Clerk of Hinds County, at Jackson, Mississippi, in Plat Book 5 at Page 16, SAID WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR 114.57 FEET, SAID CURVE SEG- all parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard both pro and con on said reference to which is hereby made in aid of and as a part of this descrip- MENT HAVING A RADIUS OF 11,294.31 FEET AND A CHORD LENGTH OF 114.57 question, after which a record will be established upon which the City Planning Board tion. FEET, SAID CHORD BEARING SOUTH 23 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 32 SECONDS can make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto WEST; THENCE may be made by any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing PARCEL 95-68-5 (1403 Bailey Ave.) must be filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof or NORTH 69 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 03 SECONDS WEST FOR 10.00 FEET consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Lot 34, Block A, Hartlee Subdivision, a subdivision according to a map ALONG A LINE NORMAL TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED CURVE SEGMENT; Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accom- or plat thereof which is on file and of record in the office of the Chancery THENCE modate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired. Clerk of Hinds County, at Jackson, Mississippi, in Plat Book 5 at Page 16, reference to which is hereby made in aid of and as a part of this descrip- LEFT AND SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG A SEGMENT OF THE CURVE OF SAID WITNESS my signature this 23rd day of July 2015. tion. WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR 156.80 FEET; SAID CURVE SEGMENT HAVING A RADIUS OF 7220.47 FEET AND CHORD LENGTH OF 156.48 FEED, /s/Ester L. Ainsworth Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the SAID CHORD BEARING SOUTH 31 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 03 SECONDS Zoning Administrator Andrew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, WEST; THENCE City of Jackson, Mississippi 200 S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednes- day, August 26, 2015, at which time all parties interested in or affected SOUTH 52 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST FOR 10.00 FEET ALONG 8/6/2015, 8/20/2015 thereby will be heard both pro and con on said question, after which a A LINE NORMAL TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED CURVE SEGMENT; THENCE record will be established upon which the City Planning Board can make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto RIGHT AND TO THE SOUTHWEST FOR 613.71 FEET ALONG A SEGMENT OF may be made by any person owning property within the area, and if made A CURVE ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE FRONTAGE ROAD; SAID CURVE LEGAL in writing must be filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time SEGMENT HAVING A RADIUS OF 720.47 FEET AND A CHORD LENGTH OF if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on 595.32 FEET, SAID CHORD BEARING SOUTH 62 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 34 REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 SECONDS WEST; THENCE AND EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate citizens need by the for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired. NORTH 00 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 46 SECONDS EAST FOR 860.25 FEET TO JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY THE AFORESAID POINT OF BEGINNING. for WITNESS my signature this 23rd day of July 2015. AD HOC ENGINEERING SERVICES THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL CONTAINED 11.14 ACRES MORE OR LESS. /s/Ester L. Ainsworth THE BEARINGS SHOWN HERE ON ARE BASED ON SOLAR OBSERVATIONS. (JMAA PROJECT NO. 016-15) Zoning Administrator City of Jackson, Mississippi LESS & EXCEPT: The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (“JMAA”) requests Statements of Qualification in relation to the provision of engineering and related services (“Services”) to JMAA on 8/6/2015, 8/20/2015 A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND, AS an ad hoc basis for limited projects at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (“JAN”) and Hawkins Field Airport (“HKS” and together with JAN, the “Airports”). DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 4850 AT PAGE 559 OF THE LAND RECORDS OF LEGAL THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI. SAID TRACT IS A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4; OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, JMAA will receive the Statements of Qualifications to perform the Services at the offices of JMAA at Suite 300, Main Terminal Building, Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers Interna- NOTICE TO BIDDERS RANGE I EAST, HINDS COUNTY MISSISSIPPI AND MORE PARTICULARLY DE- City of Jackson SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: tional Airport, 100 International Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39208 until 4:00 p.m. on September 7, 2015 (the “Deadline”). Jackson, Mississippi COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE ABOVE REFER- Each Statement of Qualifications must be placed inside a sealed envelope or package Sealed, signed bids are invited and will be received by the City of Jack- ENCED TRACT AND RUN THENCE ALONG THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF son, Mississippi, until 3:30 P.M. in the City Clerk’s Office of Jackson, THE ABOVE REFERENCED EMMANUEL CHURCH TRACT, N 00 DEGREES 21 marked with the wording: “Statement of Qualifications for Ad Hoc Engineering Servic- es.” The outside of the envelope or package must also state the name(s) of the Primary the bid must be stamped in by 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at MINUTES 29 SECONDS WEST, 60.00 FT; THENCE RUN N 88 DEGREES 51 MIN- which time said bids will be publicly opened at the City Hall located at UTES 15 SECONDS EAST 50.02 FEET; THENCE S 00-DEGREES 28 MINUTES Respondent(s). Statements of Qualifications received by JMAA after the Deadline will not be considered for any reason whatsoever. 219 South President Street (City Council Chambers) in City Hall for the 46 SECONDS WEST, 55.70 FEET TO A POINT IN THE MDOT RIGHT OF WAY; following: THENCE ALONG RIGHT OF WAY AND ALONG CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A Information for Respondents relating to this Request for Statements of Qualifications RADIUS OF 720.47 FT AND A CHORD OF S 83 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 10 SEC- 37301-082515--- 6 Month Supply of Foods-Dairy Products-Group IV ONDS WEST 50.33 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 2, 867.25 and Expressions of Interest (“RFQ”) is on file and open for public inspection at the of- FT, OR 0.658 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. fices of JMAA. The Information for Respondents includes a copy of the RFQ, General Information for Respondents, General Requirements for Statement of Qualifications, 37888-082515---6 Month Supply of Foods –Fresh Produce-Group V- (Fruits/Vegetables) Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew Jack- Information Required from Respondents and Criteria for Selection. A copy of the Infor- mation for Respondents may be obtained from JMAA as follows: son Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. President Street 38601-082515----6 Month Supply of Foods-Frozen/Chilled-Group IA- in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at which time (Breads & Desserts) all parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard both pro and con on said Attention: Jackson Municipal Airport Authority question, after which a record will be established upon which the City Planning Board Suite 300, Main Terminal Building Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport 38602-082515-----6 Month Supply of Foods---Frozen/Chilled—Group can make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto IB- (Fruits/Vegetables) may be made by any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing 100 International Drive Jackson, Mississippi 39208 must be filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof or 38603-082515---6 Month Supply of Foods---Frozen/Chilled—Group consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Attention: Woodrow Wilson, Jr., Senior Director of Capital Programming Telephone: (601) 664-3536 IC—(Meats/Meats Products) Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accom- modate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired. Email: [email protected] 38701-082515—6 Month Supply of Foods--Canned/Dry-Group IIA- (Breads, Cereals, Desserts & Fruit Juices) WITNESS my signature this 23rd day of July 2015. or from JMAA’s website at www.jmaa.com/RFP-RFB.htm.

JMAA will hold a pre-submission conference relating to the Services and the require- 38702-082515—6 Month Supply of Foods- Group IIB- (Breads, Cereals, /s/Ester L. Ainsworth Desserts & Fruit Juices) Zoning Administrator ments of the RFQ at 1:00 p.m. on August 26, 2015 in the Community Room at JAN. At- City of Jackson, MississiPPI tendance at the pre-submission conference is mandatory for all Primary Respondents. Sub-consultants are welcome and encouraged to attend. 38801-082515—6 Month Supply of Foods- Group III- (Condiments) 8/6/2015 8/20/2015 The contract to perform the Services will be awarded to the Respondent determined by 39331-082515—6 Month Supply of Foods—Baby Food JMAA to be best qualified to perform the Services. Prior to making the award, JMAA LEGAL may request certain Respondents to make presentations to JMAA’s Selection Com- BIDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT WWW.JACKSONMS.GOV mittee. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A USE PERMIT The above must comply with the City’s specifications. Copies of pro- JMAA reserves the right to reject any and all Statement of Qualifications for any reason posal forms can be obtained from the Purchasing Division, 200 South ZONING CASE NO. 3914 at any time prior to execution of a contract with the Respondent selected by JMAA President Street, Room 604, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. to perform the Services and to waive any and all informalities and irregularities in the Copies of bid specifications are filed with the City Clerk for public record By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance selection process. in accordance with House Bill No 999, 1986 Regular Session of the Mis- by the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book sissippi Legislature. 3G at page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY in or in any way affected thereby, that Fondren Renaissance Foundation The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in has filed with the Planning Board for the City of Jackson, an applica- 08/06/2015 08/13/2015 Public Purchasing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full tion requesting a Use Permit for an accessory parking lot within a R-1 and equal business opportunities for all persons doing business with the (Single-family) Residential District on property located at Parcel #48-97 City. As a pre-condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offer shall on Patton Ave., in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, Drivers, CDL-A: Home EVERY submit a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan and being more particularly described as: Application, with each bid submission, in accordance with the provisions Weekend! ALL Loaded/Empty set forth by authority of the City of Jackson’s EBO Ordinance. Failure to LOT 5, BLOCK 12, Gordons Subdivision comply with the City’s EBO Ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bid- der or offer, from being awarded an eligible contract. For more informa- Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Miles Paid! Dedicated Southeast! tion on the City’s EBO Program, please contact the Office of Economic Andrew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Build- Development at (601)960-1638. Copies of the EBO Ordinance, EBO ing, 200 S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Or Walk Away Lease Plan Application and a copy of the EBO Program are available with the Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at which time all parties interested in or Office of Economic Development at 218 South President Street, Second affected thereby will be heard both pro and con on said question, after No Money Down. Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. which a record will be established upon which the City Planning Board can make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any ob- 1-855-747-6426 The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City also re- jection thereto may be made by any person owning property within the serves the right to waive any and all informalities in respect to any bid area, and if made in writing must be filed with the City Zoning Admin- submitted. Bid awards will be made to the lowest and best bidder quot- istrator before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is ing the lowest net price in accordance with specifications. The award desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning CDL Drivers: Great Home Time could be according to the lowest cost per item; or to the lowest total cost Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to for all items; or to accept all or part of any proposal. Delivery time may accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visu- be considered when evaluating the bid proposal. In those cases where ally/hearing impaired. Options & Pay! it is known prior to advertising that the City’s intention is to award ac- cording to the lowest total cost for all items, or in some variation thereof, WITNESS my signature this 23rd day of July 2015. Paid Training, 98% No-Touch statements to this affect will be included on the proposal form. Absence of such statement means the City will make that determination during /s/Ester L. Ainsworth Freight & Newer Trucks the bid review. Zoning Administrator City of Jackson, Mississippi Call Now! 866-496-1929 Clora N. Mitchell, Acting Supervisor Purchasing Division (601) 960-1647 8/6/2015, 8/20/2015 8/6/2015 8/13/2015 8/6/2015, 8/13/2015 CLASSIFIED

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SECTION 901 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS BUREAU OF BUILDING, GROUNDS AND AND EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ADVERTISEMENT REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT by the JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY City of Jackson, MISSISSIPPI for ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AD HOC ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES Federal Aid Project No. SRSP-0250-00(035) LPA 105812-401000, (JMAA PROJECT NO. 015-15) Barr Elementary School Sealed bids will be received at the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management, 501 North West Street, Suite 1401 B, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201, until The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (“JMAA”) requests Statements of Qualifica- The City Clerk of the City of Jackson, Mississippi, will receive bids for the Safe Route 2:00:00 p.m. on Thursday, 08/27/2015 , for: tions and Expressions of Interest (each, a “Statement of Qualifications”) to provide ar- to School Project of Barr Elementary School for a project length of .72 miles, Federal chitectural and related services (“Services”) to JMAA on an ad hoc basis for limited Aid Project No. SRSP-0250-00(035) LPA 105812-401000 no later than 3:30 PM, Lo- RE: GS# 412-184 Hail Damage Repairs (EMER) (Pkg E) projects at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (“JAN”) and Hawkins cal Time, August 25, 2015, at the City of Jackson located at 219 South President Mississippi State Hospital Field Airport (“HKS” and together with JAN, the “Airports”). Street, Jackson Mississippi. All bids so received will be publicly opened and read aloud. at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Contract documents may be ob- JMAA will receive the Statements of Qualifications to perform the Services at the offices tained from: of JMAA at Suite 300, Main Terminal Building, Jackson-Evers International Airport, 100 The work shall consist essentially of the following items: International Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39208 until 2:00 p.m. on August 28, 2015 (the Professional: Burris/Wagnon Architects, P.A. “Deadline”). The installation of sidewalks, and warning signs. And the maintenance of existing Address: 500L East Woodrow Wilson Avenue warning signs, traffic signals and signal pole. All other related items of work required Jackson, Mississippi 39216 Each Statement of Qualifications must be placed inside a sealed envelope or pack- to complete the project as shown and specified in the Contract Documents. Phone: 601-969-7543 age marked with the wording: “Statement of Qualifications for Ad Hoc Architectural Email: [email protected] Services.” The outside of the envelope or package must also state the name(s) of the The above general outline of features of the work does not in any way limit the respon- Primary Respondent. Statements of Qualifications received by JMAA after the Deadline sibility of the contractor to perform all work and furnish all plant, labor, equipment and A deposit of $50.00 is required. Bid preparation will be in accordance with Instructions will not be considered for any reason whatsoever. materials required by the specifications and the drawings referred to therein. to Bidders bound in the project manual. The Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all Information for Respondents relating to this Request for Statements of Qualifications The attention of bidders is directed to the Contract Provisions governing selection bids. NOTE: Telephones and desks will not be available for bidders use at the bid site. and Expressions of Interest (“RFQ”) is on file and open for public inspection at the of- and employment of labor. Minimum wage rates for Federal-Aid projects have been fices of JMAA. The Information for Respondents contains a copy of the RFQ, General predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and are subject to Public Law 87-581 Work Glenn R. Kornbrek, Information for Respondents, General Requirements for Statements of Qualifications, Hours Act of 1962, as set forth in the Contract Provisions. Director Information Required from Respondents and Criteria for Selection. A copy of the Infor- mation for Respondents may be obtained from JMAA as follows: The City of Jackson hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in 7/30/2015, 8/6/2015 any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged and women’s Attention: Jackson Municipal Airport Authority business enterprises will be afforded the full opportunity to submit bids in response Suite 300, Main Terminal Building to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport national origin in consideration for an award. 100 International Drive DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Jackson, Mississippi 39208 The award of this contract will be contingent upon the Contractor satisfying the DBE/ BUREAU OF BUILDING, GROUNDS AND Attention: Woodrow Wilson, Jr., Senior Director of Capital Programming WBE requirements. REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Telephone: (601) 664-3536 JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Email: [email protected] The Contract Documents are on file and may be examined at the following locations: or from JMAA’s website at www.jmaa.com/RFP-RFB.htm. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 1. City of Jackson Office (Engineering Division), 200 South President Street Suite JMAA will hold a pre-submission conference relating to the Services and the require- 424, Jackson Mississippi. Sealed bids will be received at the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property ments of the RFQ at 1:00 p.m. on August 12, 2015 in the Community Room at JAN. At- 2. IMS Engineers, 126 E. Amite Street, Jackson Mississippi, 39201 Management, 501 North West Street, Suite 1401 B, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201, until tendance at the pre-submission conference is mandatory for all Primary Respondents. All documents required for bidding purposes may be obtained from Engineering Ser- 2:00:00 p.m. on Thursday, 09/03/2015 , for: vice located at 126 E. Amite Street, Jackson Mississippi, 39201 upon payment of The contract to perform the Services will be awarded to the Respondent determined by $100.00 for each set, which will not be refunded. RE: GS# 320-054 Re-Roof Marshall CCF - PH I (PHASE II) JMAA to be best qualified to perform the Services. Prior to making the award, JMAA Department of Corrections may request certain Respondents to make presentations to JMAA’s Selection Com- Each bid shall be accompanied by a Certified Check on a solvent bank or a Bidder’s mittee. Bond issued by a Surety Company licensed to operate in the State of Mississippi, in at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Contract documents may be ob- the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid price, payable to the City Jackson as tained from: JMAA reserves the right to reject any and all Statements of Qualifications for any rea- bid security. Bidders shall also submit a current financial statement, if requested by son at any time prior to execution of a contract with the Respondent selected by JMAA the City. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Professional: Shafer & Associates, PLLC to perform the Services and to waive any and all informalities and irregularities in the a Payment bond each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract Address: 510 University Drive selection process. amount. Starkville, Mississippi 39759 Phone: 662-323-1628 JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY The proposal and contract documents in its entirety shall be submitted in a sealed Email: [email protected] 7/30/2015, 8/6/2015 envelope and deposited with the City Clerk of the City of Jackson, 219 South Street, Jackson, Mississippi prior to the hour and date above designated. A deposit of $200.00 is required. Bid preparation will be in accordance with Instructions to Bidders bound in the project manual. The Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real legal Property Management reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all Work to be performed shall be in accordance with the “Mississippi State Highway CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI bids. NOTE: Telephones and desks will not be available for bidders use at the bid site. Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2004”, together with all REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS amendments and/or special provisions and/or addenda to the standards duly ap- WATER TREATMENT SOLIDS HAULING Glenn R. Kornbrek, proved and adopted, unless otherwise noted in these specifications. O.B. CURTIS WATER TREATMENT PLANT Director The attention of Bidders is directed to the provisions of Subsection 102.07 pertaining Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Jackson, Mississippi, until 3:30 p.m. 8/6/2015, 8/13/2015 to irregular proposals and rejection of bids. local time, September 8, 2015, at the Office of the City Clerk, 219 S. President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201 for WATER TREATMENT SOLIDS HAULING, O.B. CUR- by: legal TIS WATER TREATMENT PLANT. Kishia L. Powell, Director Gus McCoy Department of Public Works Chief Administrative Officer REQUEST FOR BIDS The following criteria will be used to evaluate the proposals: TO PROVIDE “24-HOUR ACCIDENTIAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT Terry Williamson INSURANCE COVERAGE” FOR HAZARDOUS OCCUPATIONS IN a. Cost; Deputy City Attorney THE CITY OF JACKSON’S WORKFORCE b. Qualifications and experience; 7/30/2015, 8/6/201 c. Financial stability; Written sealed bids from responsible firms to provide “24-Hour Accidental Death and d. Equipment availability; ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Dismemberment” Insurance Coverage for Hazardous Occupations in the City of Jack- e. Manpower availability, and son’s Workforce will be received by the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Jackson, f. Equal Business Opportunity. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENTS MS on the 1st Floor of the City Hall Building, 219 S. President Street, Jackson, MS, The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in public con- TO THE until 3:30 p.m. (local time), August 25, 2015, at this time the bids will be publicly opened tracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal business op- CITY OF JACKSON ZONING ORDINANCE and read aloud and the contract awarded as soon as practical. Five (5) copies of each bid must be submitted. portunity for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selection, By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance each contractor, bidder or offeror shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business by the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Office of the City Opportunity (EBO) Plan, with the bid submission, in accordance with the provision of at page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in Clerk, City of Jackson, 1st Floor of the City Hall Building, 219 S. President Street, Jack- the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Executive Order. Failure to anywise affected thereby, that the Planning Board for the City of Jackson, will son, MS 39201. Each sealed envelope containing a bid must be plainly marked on comply with the City’s Executive Order shall disqualify a contractor, bidder, or offeror be conducting a public hearing on proposed text amendments to the City of the outside as “Bid to provide 24-Hour Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insur- from being awarded an eligible contract. For more information on the City of Jackson’s Jackson Official Zoning Ordinance as adopted on May 29, 1974 and subse- ance Coverage for Hazardous Occupations in the City of Jackson’s Workforce” will be Equal Business Opportunity Program, please contact the Office of Economic Develop- quently amended. received in the Office of the City Clerk To Be Opened on August 25, 2015”. No bid will ment at 601-960-1055. Copies of the Executive Order, EBO Plan Applications and a be received or accepted after the above-specified time. Any such bid may be deemed copy of the program are available at 200 South President Street, Room 223, Hood Amendments to the text of the Zoning ordinance are intended to provide for a invalid and returned unopened to the bidder. Building, Jackson,Mississippi. more efficient Zoning Ordinance and establish more effective zoning regula- tions for each of the zoning districts. Copies of the proposed text amend- Requests for bid specifications may be obtained at no extra charge from the Risk The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivating and en- ments are available for review at the Office of City Planning 200 S President Management Division, 218 South President Street, 1st Floor, between 8:00 a.m. and suring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, employment, initia- Street, Suite 204, Jackson, MS 39201. For additional information please sub- 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday after August 7, 2015. Please mail inquiries to the tives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, corporations, and/or entities mit an email to [email protected]. following contact person: doing business within the City, as well as those who seek to contract with the City on various projects and/or conduct business in the City to assist the City in achieving its The said proposed text amendments will be heard at the City Planning Board Joycelyn Scott goal by strongly considering City residents for employment opportunities. Hearing in the Andrew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Risk Management Administrative Assistant Hood Building, 200 S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., P O Box 17 The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with Title VI of the on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at which time all parties interested in or Jackson, MS 39205-0017 Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 that all bidders will affected thereby will be heard after which a record will be established upon (601) 960-1039 be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be which the City Planning Board can make its recommendation to the City discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by any person own- The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in public con- consideration for an award. ing property within the area, and if made in writing must be filed with the City tracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal business op- Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration portunity for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selection, Specifications and contract documents are on file and open to public inspection at the thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the every contractor, bidder or offeror shall submit a completed and signed Equal Busi- City of Jackson Department of Public Works, Water/Sewer Utilities Division, 200 S. Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to ness Opportunity (EBO) Plan Application with the bid submission, in accordance with President Street, Room 405, Jackson, Mississippi 39201 and at the City Clerk’s Office, accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/ the provisions of the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. 219 S. President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. One (1) copy of the Specifications hearing impaired. Failure to comply with the City’s ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or offeror and Contract Documents may be obtained upon payment of $100.00 by check, made from being awarded an eligible contract. For more information on the City of Jackson’s payable to the City of Jackson, Water/Sewer Utilities Division, Room 405, 4th floor, WITNESS my signature this the 28th day of July 2015. Equal Business Opportunity Program, please contact of the Office of Economic De- Warren Hood Building, 200 S. President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201, which pay- velopment at (601) 960-1638. Copies of the EBO Ordinance, EBO Plan Application, ment will not be refunded. /s/Ester L. Ainsworth EBO Program, the MBE/FBE Directory and the MBE/FBE Certification Affidavit are Zoning Administrator available at 200 South President Street, Second Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. Proposers must possess appropriate state and federal licenses, and permits as neces- City of Jackson, Mississippi sary for hauling and disposal of water plant sludge. Each proposer must deposit with 8/6/2015, 8/20/2015 8/6/2015, 8/13/2015 its proposal, a bid bond or certified check in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid for one (1) year of the work, payable to the City of Jackson, as bid security.

The successful proposer shall furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the estimated annual contract amount.

Proposals shall be submitted in triplicates, sealed and deposited with the City of Jack- son City Clerk prior to the hour and date designated above. Each proposer shall write its certificate of responsibility number on the outside of the sealed envelope containing its proposal.

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

Gus McCoy Kishia L. Powell Chief Administrative Officer Director Office of the City Administrator Department of Public Works

Terry Williamson Legal Counsel Department of Public Works 8/6/2015, 8/13/2015 www.mississippilink.com August 6 - 12, 2015 THE mississippi link • 15

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Aretha Franklin: The Queen rules Bobbi Kristina Brown’s funeral filled L.A. – review by Miki Turner with family, music and spirituality eurweb.com eurweb.com dan and voiced how thankful everyone It was 1968, the year of our dis- Despite a bit of drama, the fu- was for Tyler Perry, content. Martin Luther King Jr. was neral of Bobbi Kristina Brown was who helped plan the about six weeks away from losing filled with family, music and spiri- memorial and has his life, courtesy of an assassin’s bul- tuality. been involved in lets. Democrats were gearing up for According to Entertainment matters pertaining to what would be a historic convention. Tonight, about 250 to 300 guests the 22-year-old since My brother was a junior in college attended the service, which took she was hospitalized and I was an obsessed fourth-grader place Saturday (Aug. 1) at the St. after nearly drown- who begged my mother to take me to James United Methodist Church in ing in a bathtub at see Aretha Franklin at the Cincinnati Alpharetta, Georgia. Among those her home in January. Gardens. on hand for the funeral were Bobbi The entertainment She did. Kristina’s uncle Tommy Brown Franklin mogul joined the list And as mesmerizing as she was and aunt Pat Houston, who sat near Brown her father Bobby Brown. of people who spoke to a 10-year-old nearly 50 years three times, sang a healthy mixture Additionally, she belted out Gloria An emotional tribute was given at the funeral with ago, she was equally so last night at of her mega-hits and then added a Gaynor’s I Will Survive and Berg- the end of the service as the late to Bobbi Kristina by her two best mentioning that he felt it necessary singer’s version of “Jesus Loves L.A.’s Microsoft Theatre. few new ones before closing out man’s How Do I Keep the Music friends as well as Bobby Brown, to look after Bobbi Kristina after Me” played during the recessional. A packed house that included the night with Respect. Some of Playing. Would I have preferred to who stood at the end of the service her mother Whitney Houston’s Houston’s hit song, “I Will Always celebrities such as Halle Berry, An- the highlights included: Freeway of hear Angel and Amazing Grace? with his hand resting on the closed death in February 2012. Bobbi Love You” was referenced in a full gela Bassett, Freda Payne, Loretta Love, Think, Chain of Fools, Bridge Yes, but the reality is Franklin could casket. ET notes that the casket Kristina died on July 26. page in the program for the service Devine, Tika Sumpter, Alan Berg- Over Troubled Water, Ain’t No Way, sing Happy Birthday all night and no was draped in pink, white and red Perry’s presence at the service that featured a smiling picture of man, Ray Parker Jr., Shonda Rhimes Giving Him Something He Can Feel one would likely complain. flowers. was also felt as he helped diffuse Bobbi Kristina, with the caption and Berry Gordy Jr., couldn’t get and Precious Memories, an inspiring She’s that good live. Musically, Bobbi Kristina’s fu- a bit of family drama by remov- “I also will always love you. Love, enough of The Queen. duet she did with gospel singer Mel- Throughout the night Franklin’s neral included her grandmother ing Bobbi Kristina’s aunt Leo- Daddy.” Even her opening act, come- vin Williams. vocals were pitch perfect. She was Cissy Houston bringing the crowd lah Brown after she interrupted While family and friends turned dian Jonathan Slocumb; and gospel Franklin, who had some serious engaging and still moves pretty well to their feet during the service with planned remarks from Pat Hous- out for Bobbi Kristina’s funeral, singer Carlton Pearson, elevated the health issues about three years ago, for a 73-year-old diva celebrating her a performance of “The Lord Is My ton. While the outburst shook one person who was not present overall experience with their collec- also talked about that experience 50th year in the business. Shepherd,” singer Monica’s rendi- things up, overall, the Brown was her boyfriend Nick Gordon, tive brilliance. while sharing the stage with Wil- She was, just as I remembered, tion of “I Love the Lord” and CeCe and Houston families seemed to who sent an email to Bobby Brown Franklin, who changed gowns liams. divinely royal. Winans singing “His Strength Is get along during the service, ET and Pat Houston, pleading to at- Perfect.” noted, adding that despite this, the tend Saturday’s memorial. In addition to the music, the Rev. families left the church via separate Bobbi Kristina is set to be buried Dr. Toni Luck reflected on baptiz- aisles. next to her mother in New Jersey After five seasons, ‘Key & Peele’ ing Bobbi Kristina in the River Jor- Whitney Houston was heard at today, Monday (Aug. 3). ending Comedy Central run issues and ideas like no one else ductions coming up,” he eurweb.com Emmy nominations earlier this we could do that every three years on television … They break new said. “We’re doing the re- We’re HUGE “Key & Peel” fans, month, will be the last. - take a year, go bang out a movie. ground even as they lay claim to all boot of ‘Police Academy,’ so it saddens us to report that after “This is our final season - and it’s That’s the plan right now.” of comedy’s traditions.” and there’s a TV show in the five seasons, our favorite comedy not because of Comedy Central, it’s Key and Jordan Peele first They have remained quiet about works that me might do for duo are calling it quits on their hit us,” said Key. “It was just time for us worked together during six sea- their show ending, “but Jordan and Comedy Central. There’s Comedy Central show. to explore other things, together and sons on the hit sketch comedy I were talking yesterday, and we de- lots of stuff we have cook- “It was time for us to explore other apart. I compare it to Gene Wilder series “MadTV,” with their own cided it’s probably a good time to ing up.” things, together and apart,” Keegan- and Richard Pryor. We might make show, “Key & Peele,” launching let people know,” Key said in an in- The fifth season of “Key Michael Key told TheWrap. He said a movie and then do our own thing in January, 2012. Their 2013 Pea- terview for an upcoming edition of & Peele” began on July 8 that this current season of “Key & for three years and then come back body Award included a citation that TheWrap’s Emmy magazine. and will run into Septem- Peele,” which received multiple and do another movie. I’m thinking noted, “They tackle racially charged “There will be Key & Peele pro- ber. 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