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Election Season 2015 See Section B ‘Community policing’ City Council honors James Craig Anderson - a Hinds County after passing hate crime ordinance Sheriff’s Office success Lewis: ‘Partnerships work!’

By Kenneth White rone Lewis reached out for help. Special to The Mississippi Link “I understand that we can’t ar- We’ve all heard the phrase rest our way out of what we are ‘community policing,’ but do we dealing with in Hinds County,” really know what it means? Lewis said. “I also understand A quick glance at the United that we cannot do this work States Department of Justice’s alone.” website, community polic- Lewis commissioned his sec- ing is defined as “a philosophy ond in command Chief Deputy that promotes organizational Chris Picou to seek programs strategies that support the sys- and best practices that were temic use of partnerships and working across the country in problem-solving techniques to an effort to see if one of them proactively address the imme- could be implemented in Hinds diate conditions that give rise County. to public safety issues such as One program stood out: The crime, social disorder and fear of crime.” It is with this understanding Community policing that Hinds County Sheriff Ty- Continued on page 4

James Craig Anderson’s family members at the City Council meeting holds resolution honoring his memory: Doris Trimble, James Bradfield, Barbara Jackson all Anderson Young and Grayon Winford, joined by Council President De’Keither Stamps who presented the resolution. PHOTO BY AYESHA K. MUSTAFAA By Ayesha K. Mustafaa the city. tory. American ethnicity.” Editor The next step taken was in- The resolution chronicled It noted that “after the assail- Recently the Jackson City troduction of a resolution by that on June 26, 2011, Ander- ants assaulted Anderson, caus- about music Council passed an ordinance Council President De’Keither son was the “victim of a violent ing him to plead for his own requiring local law enforce- Stamps, Ward 4, honoring the hate crime that robbed him of life, one of them barreled over Mississippi Gospel Awards ment officials undergo training life of James Craig Anderson, a his life by racially motivated to accurately report and docu- victim of one of the most hei- individuals who targeted him Anderson and Jackson Music Awards ment hate crimes committed in nous hate crimes in recent his- because he was of African Continued on page 3 grace the weekend Farish Street: “The Black Mecca of Mississippi?”

T. Lewis, Urban DJ of the Year Lee King, Jackson Music Awards

By Stephanie R. Jones Contributing Writer The past weekend in Jackson was all about music with the Mississippi Gospel Bobby Rush Vick Allen Eddie Cotton Music Awards on By Yolanda Clay-Moore suited, maybe even with a top- the largest economically indepen- has been parading that legacy all Sunday, July 12 and R&B Festival the 41st annual Jack- hat. Ladies wore firmly pressed dent Africa-American community over the world. His stage antics son Music Awards Blues scholar Scott Barretta skirts and sophisticated hairdos. in Mississippi. and dancers never disappoint the on Monday, July 13. wrote that “much of the crowd Men were taking care of business The people who passed through crowd. Names that are syn- Jesse Thompson, Stephanie Jones, David Curry then consisted of country folks and the ladies were making social this street with pride in the “City The Bo-Keys, a Soul Band with onymous with Mis- who took special buses to Farish calls. with Soul” left a legacy, and a a classic Memphis R&B sound sissippi music and others from on Saturday, July 11 with the Street to stock up on dry goods, Many people may not be famil- prominence that is being carried features legendary singer Percy around the region were on hand City of Soul Awards at the Me- and visit the cafes on the street, iar with this Farish Street: “The on through the Jackson Rhythm Wiggins and is led by Grammy for the events. trocenter Mall. Sunday and where beer flowed inexpensively Black Mecca of Mississippi.” and Blues Festival’s Farish Street nominated producer-bassist Scott It was actually a three-day and jukeboxes blared out the latest But before integration, it was the Stage! Bomar. The group also includes event collectively, titled “A R&B sounds. cultural and business hub and an “Mr. Bad” Bobby Rush is all Celebration of Soul,” starting Music awards Cars were lined up bumper to industrious, prosperous place to be too familiar with what Farish Farish Street Continued on page 17 bumper. Men were impressively among African-Americans. It was Street offered in its heyday and Continued on page 3

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Anderson Farish Street Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 him with his truck ending his now serving. ordeal the Anderson family suf- historic session musicians from “guitar slinger” upon his arrival sharing that “Velvet Voice of Soul” life prematurely.” These individuals were con- fered with the murder of their Stax and Hi Records studio bands. to the “Music City.” I’m sure his that’s been around the world. Vick In recognition of Anderson victed under the ‘Matthew loved one and the aftermath The word “soul” has powerful skills were polished by sharing the has made a major impact on the and his family, the resolution Shepard-James Byrd J. Hate - the death threats to them and resonance - musically, culturally stage with the likes of legendary Soul/Blues genre in his career. He continued: “James Craig Ander- Crimes Prevention Act.” politically motivated inquiries. and spiritually - and no contempo- artists, such as, the King of Blues, is known for his electrifying per- son was as a loving son, caring As the council resolution The city’s hate crime ordi- rary band embodies the power of B.B. King, Etta James and many formances and his vocal prowess. brother and selfless friend born stated that Anderson’s memory nance, according to Stamps, soul more than the Bo-Keys. more. Don’t get shocked ladies. in Hinds County, Mississippi on lives on through the life of his “will ensure an efficient process There’s no fluff about Eddie He was crowned the winner of The winner of the Jackson June 30, 1963. mother and siblings, family and system to accurately report Cotton. He won top honors this the “Battle of the Bands” at the Rhythm and Blues Festival idol “He spent his time making an members came forward to ac- hate crimes, so we can encour- year in the band competition of the Monterey Blues Festival. You defi- competition will also perform on honest living in a local automo- cept the resolution and give age victims of these malicious 31st International Blues Challenge. nitely want to make plans to hear this stage. tive shop, going to church, tend- brief remarks. acts to report them and be more Shane Dwight is a Nashville his show. The “finals” to identify the win- ing his garden and offering his His sister, Barbara Anderson proactive in fighting them.” transplant by way of California, Vick Allen will find comfort in ner is July 25 at 2 p.m. at the Out- service to his community and Young, said her brother did not After the family members who quickly earned the title as the performing in his hometown and lets of Mississippi. generosity to his peers.” die in vain. She said the family spoke, one poignant moment The six young men who as- was humbled and thankful that came when Councilwoman saulted Anderson have been the city council and the mayor Margaret Barrett-Simon, Ward prosecuted for federal hate would give this recognition 7, apologized to the family for crimes and all six pleaded to her brother. “We loved him this tragedy on behalf of the guilty. The driver of the vehi- dearly and know that ‘Jesus is whole city of Jackson. “It was cle also pleaded guilty of hate Love,’” she said. unsettling and distutbing,” she crime murder and was given Stamps stated that there was said. “But I noticed and watched two life sentences, which he is much more to the story of the that you never gave up.”

a d v e r t o r i a l Education reformers must unite around three goals By Mashea Ashton CEO Newark Charter School Fund As public schools operated inde- purpose. and Board Member Black Alliance for pendently of their district, charter Ultimately, we’ll only realize Educational Options schools are in a unique position our shared vision if we learn to to lead in educational innova- work together, both as reformers It’s fair to tion, setting an example for both with different priorities and in say the ulti- private and traditional district collaboration with the establish- mate goal of schools. ment. the education But too often they lack the That’s what we’re trying to do reform move- funding and access to facilities in Newark, New Jersey, where ment, and that other public schools enjoy. parents, educators, administra- the education All students deserve equal tors, students, clergy, community community in access to educational funding, leaders and other local stakehold- general, is to ensure that all stu- facilities, and opportunities in ers are coming together for educa- dents - no matter where they live areas where charter schools are tional opportunity. or what their background is - have available, and we have to work Despite significant budgetary access to a high-quality educa- even harder to make sure charter and community challenges, we tion. schools are available as an option have been able to establish signif- This is a big and intimidating in those places that don’t currently icant changes in the educational challenge, and addressing it re- provide educational opportunity. landscape. quires across-the-board commit- Third, we have to work to im- Nearly one-third of Newark’s ment to three foundational goals. prove the quality of the traditional public school students are now First, we have to ensure that public schools we already have. served in charter schools, and the low-income families have access There’s a temptation for educa- entire community is talking about to high-quality educational oppor- tion reformers to focus on prog- ways to continue expanding ac- tunities at local private schools. ress we can make outside district cess to high-quality options. Too often, those at the lower end school systems. I’ve said before, and it bears of the income spectrum are lim- In many ways it’s easier to en- repeating, that we have to take a ited to sub-par or failing public act change through private and kids-first approach to the issue. schools simply by virtue of what public charter schools than it is in If charter, private, and district neighborhood they live in. district schools. But committing schools can all acknowledge that This is an unacceptable out- to high-quality education for all we have the same universal goal, come for those of us committed students means making sure that if we can acknowledge together to educational equality, and that’s every school is providing the best that our children are more impor- why we should focus time and possible education to its students. tant than politics, ego, or legacy, resources on ensuring that work- It’s easy to embrace an “us ver- we can increase access to high- able solutions like vouchers and sus them” mentality, especially quality options across the board. tax credits are an option for our between reformers and the estab- Mashea Ashton serves on the nation’s most disadvantaged stu- lishment, but even among reform- board of the Black Alliance for dents. ers. Each sector of the reform Educational Options, and is the Second, we have to be commit- movement has its own priorities, CEO of the Newark Charter ted to providing access to high- and when we focus only on our School Fund. quality public charter schools. goals we risk losing sight of our 2 Hinds County inmates captured, 2 still at large

The four inmates who escaped from a Hinds County jail are (left to right): Montreal Anderson, Kevin Holmes, John Rollins and Jermaine Wilson. Holmes and Wilson have been recaptured. Hinds County Jail

The Associated Press chasing leads Tuesday on the re- RAYMOND - Four prisoners es- maining two fugitives: 25-year-old caped from a Mississippi jail before Montreal Damon Anderson and a late-night bed check with help 23-year-old John Rollins. from inside and outside the facility, Sheriff Tyrone Lewis said inves- officials said, and two remained at tigators were putting together de- large Tuesday, July 14, 2015. tails of the escape, describing it as The prisoners fled about 12:45 “prearranged and preplanned.” Pre- a.m. Monday, July 13, from the jail liminary investigations indicate “that in Raymond. Nineteen-year-old they have had some help from the Jermaine Wilson was found and ar- inside and outside,” Lewis said, but rested without incident 18 hours later he didn’t give other details. at an intersection in Jackson, about Wilson is charged with capital 10 miles away, sheriff’s department murder in the 2012 death of a Jack- spokesman Othor Cain said. son woman. Holmes faces three Later, on Tuesday, 18-year-old counts of armed robbery. Rollins Kevin Holmes was arrested without is charged with auto theft and false incident at a park in Jackson. Holmes pretense. Both men also face charges was hiding in a baseball dugout, of- of malicious mischief. Anderson is ficials said. charged with recovered stolen prop- Deputies and U.S. Marshals were erty and is jailed on a felony hold. Community

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Rogers H.S. class celebrates 45th reunion The Mississippi Link Newswire On Saturday, July 4, 2015 the City of Canton and Mayor Ar- nel Bolden honored the Rogers High School Class of 1970 as the last graduating class of the black school with a proclamation during the city’ s annual Gospelfest. The 1970 graduating class was also the first class to graduate more than 200 graduates. Rogers High School last graduating class of 1970 reunion

Community policing Continued from page 1 BRAVE Project in Baton code, crime is significantly son Public Schools District and this project is working,” said Rouge, La. “After attending a down.” the faith-based community. Lewis. conference and hearing about The first targeted area for The project hopes to change “The effort placed in the what was happening in Baton MACE was West Jackson. community norms, provide al- MACE area has significantly Rouge, I began to dig deeper “We looked at the trends…we ternatives for those that active- impacted overall crime in the and I realized that we had a lot looked at the traceable crimes, ly participate in criminal activ- city of Jackson.” of similarities,” said Picou. we crunched numbers and we ity and to increase awareness Jackson Police Chief Lee “The BRAVE Project deals deployed our people,” said Pi- among community groups that Vance recently reported that with crime fighting from a ho- cou. the risk of being arrested, con- crime in Jackson was on the listic stand point and that was “At first glance we thought victed and heavily sanctioned decline. Vance shared at a city exactly what Sheriff Lewis South Jackson would have has grown significantly. council meeting that major was looking for.” been our target, but our data These goals will be accom- crimes were down 15.8 per- Several meetings, road trips led us to West Jackson.” plished through engagement cent, property crime was down and conference calls later, the What MACE does and educational activities that 19.1 percent and violent crime Hinds County Sheriff’s Office The Metro Area Crime will increase the social cohe- was down by one point four teamed up with the Jackson Elimination project aims to sion of the community and percent. Police Department, the Hinds eliminate violent, property, ju- forge the development of an Lewis also highlighted County Board of Supervisors venile and other types of crime authentic community-police crime in Hinds County overall. and the city of Jackson to cre- in the area of the city/county in partnership, coordination of “When we first took office in ate the MACE Project. which the most crime of this social services and educational 2012 violent crime in the coun- MACE is an acronym for kind occurs. partners who will help youth ty was up 300 percent…we’ve Metro Area Crime Elimina- The MACE administration and the implementation of a been able to get that number tion. involves a strong collaboration focused deterrence approach to down. “We knew that in order for between the sheriff, the Hinds community-based policing. Violent crime is down 23 this project to work, we need- County Board of Supervisors, After a year in the MACE percent within out first three ed the buy in from the City of the mayor and the police chief. area, violent crime is down by years in office,” Lewis shared Jackson and JPD,” said Lewis. The goal of MACE is to en- 36 percent and there has been a enthusiastically. “Partnerships “After spending just about a gage other entities including 60 percent decrease in property work and we’ve created them year in our first targeted zip the superintendant of the Jack- crime. “Those numbers tell us around the county and state.” www.mississippilink.com July 16 - 22, 2015 THE mississippi link • 5a

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Founders Demetrica these “experiences” in the south- ily: my sisters Another Family Gathering, TG: The focus on August 1 Bookert-Nixon, R.N., and hus- ern region. So far, we are head- Toyah Brent and which established the “Stilettos is for us to imagine “What IF”? band Dr. Larry Nixon are cel- ing in the right direction. We Q. Talecia Gar- on the Pavement” as a way for What IF we have faith in God ebrating its 10th year anniver- have stepped into Georgia and rett, thank you women to support women. and do our part? What IF we be- sary this year. They continue to our first experience in Louisiana for allowing me Q: Tameka, can you give us gan to do more things together take up the challenge to do more is scheduled for September 5. to do this on .IV a brief description of how “Sti- opposed to being separate? to educate, advocate and raise I believe that women are the time. 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hea l t h na t i ona l Study: Early clue to Mexico drug lord escape why some children may tunnel is audacious have reading woes engineering feat By Lauran Neergaard match sounds to letters earlier go ments with 112 kids between the AP Medical Writer By Christopher Sherman on to read more easily. ages of three and 14. and E. Eduardo Castillo WASHINGTON - New re- Auditory processing is part of The 30-minute test predicted Associated Press search suggests it may be possible that pre-reading development: If how well 3-year-olds performed ALMOLOYA, Mexico - Mex- to predict which preschoolers will your brain is slower to distinguish a language-development skill and ico’s most prized prisoner paced struggle to read - and it has to a “D” from a “B” sound, for ex- how those same youngsters fared his cell, first to the latrine, then do with how the brain deciphers ample, then recognizing words and a year later on several standard the shower, then the bed. At every speech when it’s noisy. piecing together sentences could pre-reading assessments, the team turn around the tiny room, drug Scientists are looking for ways be affected, too. reported. Time will tell how well lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman to tell, as young as possible, when What does noise have to do those children eventually read. checked the shower floor hidden children are at risk for later learn- with it? It stresses the system, as But Kraus’ team also tested by a half wall, because even jailed ing difficulties so they can get ear- the brain has to tune out compet- older children - and the EEG criminals get their privacy. ly interventions. There are some ing sounds to selectively focus, in scores correlated with their cur- In his final sweep, Guzman sat simple pre-reading assessments for just fractions of milliseconds. And rent reading competence in school, on his bed and took off his shoes. preschoolers. But Northwestern consonants are more vulnerable to and even flagged a small number Then he walked back to the show- University researchers went fur- noise than vowels, which tend to who’d been diagnosed with learn- A journalist climbs a ladder to get out of the tunnel that according to er, stooped behind the wall and ther and analyzed brain waves of be louder and longer, Kraus ex- ing disabilities. authorities, drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman used to escape disappeared. It was the beginning children as young as three. plained. Oral language exposure is one from the Altiplano maximum security prison in Almoloya, west of of an escape odyssey straight out How well youngsters’ brains “Hearing in noise is arguably of the drivers of reading develop- Mexico City, Tuesday, July 14, 2015. AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo of the pages of fiction, and the me- recognize specific sounds - conso- one of the most computationally ment, and the study is part of a dia were given a peek on Tuesday, kilometers) in the dirt tunnel built bles and a wooden bench rounded nants - amid background noise can difficult things we ask our brain to broader push to find ways to spot July 14, of the deep and sophisti- just high enough for a man called out the bodega’s furniture, along help identify who is more likely to do,” she said. problem signs early, said Brett cated tunnel that led the leader of “Shorty” to stand without hitting with shelves of assorted drill bits, have trouble with reading develop- The new study used an EEG Miller, who oversees reading dis- the Sinaloa cartel, whose illicit his head. When he reached the oth- a circular wood saw blade, a jar of ment, the team reported recently in to directly measure the brain’s abilities research at the National drug trafficking reach includes Eu- er end, he climbed a wooden lad- liquid cement for pipe joining and the journal PLOS Biology. response to sound, attaching elec- Institute of Child Health and Hu- rope and Asia, swiftly to freedom der through a large, wood-framed a bottle of motor oil. If the approach pans out, it may trodes to children’s scalps and man Development, which helped late Saturday night. shaft with a winch overhead that Seven more strides and the man provide “a biological looking recording the patterns of electric fund the work. Government video of Guzman’s had been used to drop construc- who Mexico’s government said glass,” said study senior author activity as nerve cells fired. The But don’t expect EEGs for pre- final moments in his cell and jour- tion supplies into the tunnel. After could not possibly repeat his 2001 Nina Kraus, director of Northwest- youngsters sat still to watch a schoolers any time soon. While nalists’ climb into the tunnel put pulling himself up 17 rungs, he prison escape stepped through a ern’s Auditory Neuroscience Lab- video of their choice, listening to the machines are common among real dimensions to a high-tech en- reached a small basement, where a sliding steel door into the chilly oratory. “If you know you have a the soundtrack in one ear while an brain specialists, this particular gineering feat three stories under- blue power generator the size of a night on a high plain west of the 3-year-old at risk, you can as soon earpiece in the other periodically use is complicated and expensive, ground, where planners and build- compact car provided the electric- capital. as possible begin to enrich their piped in the sound “dah” superim- and further research is necessary, ers managed to burrow through ity to illuminate and pump oxygen For the first time since his latest life in sound so that you don’t lose posed over a babble of talking. Kraus cautioned. dirt and rock right to the one spot into the underground escape route. capture on Feb. 22, 2014, Guzman those crucial early developmental Measuring how the brain’s cir- Her ultimate goal is to test how a in Guzman’s cell that surveillance From there, Guzman walked to was free. years.” cuitry responded, the team devel- child’s brain processes sound even cameras couldn’t see. a shorter ladder and climbed one, The ingenuity and audacity of Connecting sound to meaning is oped a model to predict children’s younger, maybe one day as a part Mexico’s security commissioner two, three steps as the air thinned the caper was breathtaking. a key foundation for reading. For performance on early literacy tests. of the routine newborn hearing Monte Alejandro Rubido said that and the temperature dropped 10 It was no slapdash project. It example, preschoolers who can Then they did a series of experi- screening. up to the moment Guzman disap- degrees. As Guzman’s head poked appeared no expense was spared, peared, his pacing was considered above the dirt floor, he climbed though working quickly was the normal for someone who lives three more rungs to stand inside priority. in about five square meters (60 the unfinished bodega built to hide A tunnel of such sophistication VA says it may shut down hospitals square feet) with only an hour a the elaborate scheme. would normally take 18 months day outside for exercise. But there Digging crews had discard- to two years to complete, said Jim was nothing usual after he lifted a ed 4-by 4-inch wooden beams, Dinkins, former head of Immigra- to close $2.5B budget gap slab of concrete shower floor and 8-foot-tall coils of steel mesh, tion and Customs Enforcement’s descended into a warm and humid gallons of hydraulic fluid, 10-foot Homeland Security Investigations. By Matthew Daly The Choice program, the cen- before last month. Lawmakers man-made underworld, where a lengths of PVC pipe and an elec- But Guzman was behind bars bare- Associated Press terpiece of a VA overhaul ap- also criticized the agency for motorcycle rigged to two carts on tric disc saw. A battered wheel bar- ly 16 months. WASHINGTON - The De- proved last year, makes it easier failing to anticipate or fix bud- rails waited to whisk him away. row full of fine gray soil sat just “When it’s for the boss, you partment of Veterans Affairs for veterans to receive federally get problems, including a failed Guzman either rode on the bike above the opening in the floor. A probably put that on high speed,” may have to shut down some paid medical care from local VA hospital project in Denver or in one of the carts for a mile (1.5 couple of improvised wooden ta- Dinkins said. hospitals next month if Con- doctors. Congress approved $10 that is more than $1 billion over gress does not address a $2.5 billion over three years for the budget. billion shortfall for the current Choice program as it responded Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Fla., chair- budget year, VA officials warned to a scandal over long waits for man of the House Veterans Af- July 13. veterans seeking medical care fairs Committee, said he was Obama: No mechanism to revoke The VA told Congress that it and falsified records to cover up troubled at “VA’s continued lack needs to cover shortfalls caused the delays. of transparency and refusal to by an increased demand by vet- Deputy VA Secretary Sloan be forthright with Congress,” Cosby’s medal of freedom erans for health care, including Gibson told Congress that VA but said, “veterans must not be Associated Press costly treatments for hepatitis health care sites experienced a penalized for VA’s ongoing mis- C. The agency also is consider- 10.5 percent increase in work- management.” WASHINGTON - President ing furloughs, hiring freezes and load for the one-year period “This is far from the first Barack Obama is rejecting the idea other steps to close a funding since the scandal erupted in time VA has disclosed prob- of revoking Bill Cosby’s Presiden- gap for the budget year that ends April 2014. lems far too late and turned its tial Medal of Freedom because of Sept. 30. The VA needs flexibility from blatant mismanagement into a sexual misconduct allegations. The VA said it wants authority Congress to close the budget fiscal emergency,” Miller said. Obama said there’s no precedent to use up to $3 billion from the gap, Gibson said, adding that ac- He called on President Barack or mechanism to take back the new Veterans Choice program tion is needed in the next three Obama to “step up and become medal. He declined to talk about to close the budget gap, with as weeks to avoid drastic conse- engaged” in order to “ensure the specific allegations against much as $500 million going to quences. VA’s incompetence does not Cosby because there are pending treat hepatitis C. A single pill for Lawmakers from both parties shut down hospitals and deny legal matters. the liver-wasting viral infection faulted the VA for failing to an- veterans the care they have But at a presidential news con- can cost up to $1,000. nounce the impending shortfall earned. ference Wednesday, Obama left no question about his position on the President Barack Obama steps to the podium before making an larger issue of rape. Obama said opening statement during a news conference in the East Room of that drugging someone and hav- the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 15, 2015. AP Photo/ ing sex with them without consent Pablo Martinez Monsivais House speaker wants hearings qualifies as rape. Court documents obtained by oath that he obtained quaaludes A sexual assault awareness The Associated Press have re- to give to women with whom he group has petitioned the White on planned parenthood video vealed that Cosby admitted under wanted to have sex. House to revoke Cosby’s medal. By Alan Fram “When an organization mon- flat-out untrue, but that doesn’t Associated Press etizes an unborn child - and with matter to politicians with a long- Commercial sale of human fetal research. Conservative lawmakers It shows a lunchtime conver- WASHINGTON - The sear- the cavalier attitude portrayed standing political agenda to ban tissue is illegal under federal law. were angered because one of the sation between Dr. Deborah Nu- ing political conflict over abor- in this horrific video - we must abortion and defund Planned Non-commercial tissue donation groups that would have received catola, Planned Parenthood’s se- tion flared anew July 15 as all act,” Boehner, R-Ohio, said Parenthood,” Planned Parent- is allowed if the woman undergo- the research money is the Susan nior director of medical services, congressional Republicans said in a brief written statement. He hood spokesman Eric Ferrero ing an abortion gives her consent. G. Komen breast cancer founda- and anti-abortion activists posing they will investigate whether said Obama and Health and Hu- said. He said women donating Ferrero said Planned Parent- tion. It has affiliates that finance as potential buyers for a human Planned Parenthood is selling man Services Secretary Sylvia fetal tissue for research “should hood guidelines for such proce- breast cancer services at some lo- biologics company. organs from aborted fetuses. Burwell should “denounce, and be honored, not attacked and de- dures are carried out “just like cal Planned Parenthood clinics. Nucatola is heard in the video House Speaker John Boehner stop, these gruesome practices.” meaned.” other high-quality health care The House voted unanimously referring to fetal hearts, lungs and called for committees to probe Planned Parenthood, which Minutes after Boehner re- providers - with full, appropri- Wednesday to drop the Komen livers and to efforts to retrieve the question and said President provides abortions and other leased his statement, the House ate consent from patients, un- group from the bill, meaning it these organs intact rather than Barack Obama should condemn reproductive health services, Energy and Commerce Com- der the highest ethical and legal would receive no research funds. crush them during an abortion and stop the practice. said it legally helps women who mittee said it would investigate standards, and with no financial Final passage of the legislation procedure. She is heard giving a The GOP offensive on the want to make not-for-profit do- the issue. benefit for the patient or Planned was expected later in the day. range of monetary estimates. issue came a day after an anti- nations of their fetus’ organs “This video is abhorrent and Parenthood.” The video, made covertly last According to Planned Parent- abortion group circulated a for scientific research. It said it rips at the heart. The committee On Tuesday, the video’s release year, was produced by the Irvine, hood, Nucatola “was speculating video it made secretly showing makes no money by donating will get to the bottom of this ap- was a factor as GOP leaders post- California-based Center for Medi- on the range of reimbursement a Planned Parenthood official the organs to science, and said palling situation,” said the pan- poned a House vote on a bill creat- cal Progress, which released it in that affiliates can receive after discussing the disposal of body the video was heavily edited. el, which is headed by Chairman ing a commemorative coin aimed collaboration with several nation- patients state they wish to donate parts from aborted fetuses. “These outrageous claims are Fred Upton, R-Mich. at raising money for breast cancer al anti-abortion organizations. tissue after a procedure.” EDUCATION

8A • the mississippi link July 16 - 22, 2015 www.mississippilink.com Golden Thunder Soccer all girls team wins 2015 Western District U-14 Girls Champions and become Mississippi State Finalist By Ayesha K. Mustafaa Editor The Golden Thunder Soccer Team this year has had “an in- valuable impact on the commu- nity,” giving cause to the Jackson City Council to honor them in the council chambers with a pre- sentation of a resolution in their honor. The team is part of the South West Jackson Soccer League comprised of young ladies under Golden Thunder Soccer all girls team at City Council chambers PHOTOS BY AYESHA K. MUSTAFAA Cook the age of 14, “who exemplify dedication, hard work, sports- Western District Girls and Mis- daughters to play sports, includ- manship and leadership in the sissippi State Finalists. ing soccer, and knew what par- field of sports,” the resolution City Council President ents go through to get them to the stated. De’Keither Stamps said, “This is games and practice and places The young ladies also partici- what you are talking about when they have to be.” pate in extra curricula activities you say ‘girl power.’ Keep be- Councilman Kenneth Stokes at their various schools, which ing the queens you are destined thanked the parents for spending include basketball, volleyball, to be.” He then acknowledge time with their children. Coach softball, band, honor society and the coach and parents who were Cook, he said, is hard working student council. present. because very few teams go un- The team was undefeated in the Councilwoman Margaret defeated. “And we look forward regular fall season, 8 - 0, for the Barrett-Simon gave tribute to to you all being back next year,” spring season 5-0, they the 2015 the parents, saying that she had Stokes said. Council President DeKeither Stamps (L) with the team P360 Powered by Misssissippi Crossfit, LLC bringing new ‘muscle’ to Tougaloo The Mississippi Link Newswire nership to lease a parcel of our ders of Jackson, Tougaloo Col- A sports training facility com- land to P360 to build the sports lege has approximately 365 plex is the newest addition to the training facility complex that acres of land held for investment Tougaloo landscape, as Touga- will be beneficial to our athletes in addition to the 100 acres that loo College and P360 Powered and other students, aesthetically form the College campus. by Mississippi CrossFit, LLC enhance our property and boost Dr. Wesley Prater, chairman enter into an agreement for the economic and community de- of the Board of Trustees added, college to lease a certain parcel velopment. We look forward to “The Board of Trustees is play- of its land held for investment to working with P360 in this devel- ing an active role in exploring P360. opment.” other opportunities to develop On this parcel P360 will con- Mack Chunn, speaking on be- all of the College’s land, sur- struct a fitness training facilities, half of the principals of P360 rounding I -220 and West Coun- turf fields for soft ball, baseball stated, “We are proud to form a ty Line Road. and soccer, and other amenities. mutually beneficial relationship “We see this as one step for- This agreement was approved by with an institution like Tougaloo ward to enhance economic and the Tougaloo College Board of College to develop this area of community development in this Trustees and signed by President our community and construct a area that will benefit the College Beverly W. Hogan on behalf of sports training facility complex and surrounding communities, as Tougaloo College and by Mack that promotes our common mis- well as the state of Mississippi. Chunn on behalf of P360. sion of enriching the lives of our We are always open to produc- Hogan stated, “The College is young people.” tive proposals to move us further pleased to enter into this part- Located on the northern bor- ahead in this process.” EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com July 16 - 22, 2015 THE mississippi link • 9a A century of influence: Hundreds pay tribute to JSU’s renowned poet-educator Margaret Walker Alexander The Mississippi Link Newswire World War II-era poem “For lege of Visual and Perfor- of Liberal A wondrous presentation My People.” Before securing mance Arts at Alabama State Arts, said, of music, singing and tributes permission, he said the idea University, said Walker Alex- “ ( P o e t ) from notable figures high- for the arrangement came ander was more than a schol- N i k k i lighted a centennial gala July while riding on a subway and ar. “She was also a poet and a G i o v a n n i 10 for Jackson State Uni- noticing one of her writings, historian as well.” said that versity’s late legendary poet “Lineage.” Klein said, “I read Jackson Mayor Tony Yar- M a r g a r e t Margaret Walker Alexander. the poem and loved it. Days ber remarked on Walker Al- Walker is The regal event, attended later, I was on the subway and exander’s impact. “As an the most by nearly 300 guests in the saw it again. I wrote it down, educator before being elected f a m o u s student center ballroom on went home and put music to mayor, it’s always important person no- the main campus, was pre- it. That was the beginning.” to make sure we’re celebrat- body knew. sented by the Margaret Walk- Entertainment was also ing those who promote edu- Events like er Center. provided by Broadway vocal- cation, particularly literacy in these are Its director, Dr. Robert ist Rosena Hill Jackson and the community.” Her legacy necessary Luckett, explained the sig- the internationally renowned is why the city adopted “Jubi- not only nificance of occasion. “Mar- JSU Chorale. lee” this year as the novel for because it garet Walker Alexander came Fittingly, actress and JSU everyone in Jackson to read, speaks to to Jackson State in 1949. In alum Dr. Tommie Tonea he said. her talent 1968, she founded the In- Stewart gave a rousing trib- Another educator, author- but because stitute for the Study of the ute to her mentor. The former poet C. Liegh McInnis, was you can History, Life and Culture Miss JSU, best known for equally enthralled by Walker c o m p o s e Dr. Tommie Tonea Stewart Photo by Darek Alexander of Black People - today the her role as Aunt Etta on the Alexander’s contributions. a sym- Ashley Margaret Walker Center. She television series “In the Heat “Her legacy is two-fold - be- phony of turned 100 years old on July of the Night,” recounted her ing a gifted writer and using her work. lege. As time went by, I be- tography exhibit. 7. We are lifting her up be- experiences working with her skills to help people. You It also says to the world that came president, and she was Luckett said the climatic cause we are her direct legacy Walker Alexander. “I became can study Margaret Walker she’s great enough to be stud- still here. She became one of event will remain special to at Jackson State.” her student worker and typed in academia but can also talk ied in every classroom.” my best friends, and she was him forever. “It is my great The event was punctuated rewrites of her first novel about her humanitarian char- Reflections also were of- a genius at whatever she did. honor to run the institute that by a number of memorable ‘Jubilee.’ She would lecture acteristics. This event is im- fered by former JSU President She made a real difference.” Margaret founded in 1968. performances. Famed New me and straighten me out portant because we’re finally John A. Peoples: I’m proud Other recent events sur- I’m only the third director, York City pianist Randy just like she would her own casting a major light on an to have been an associate of rounding the centennial in- and I take this role very seri- Klein presented a musical children. I became one of her unknown treasure.” Margaret Walker during my cluded a picnic and lecture ously. It’s humbling. I’m hon- composition of Walker Al- daughters.” McInnis, an instructor of student days. She came here by two biographers; and a ored to get to walk in Doctor exander’s award-winning Stewart, dean of the Col- English at JSU in the College when I was a junior in col- special reception with a pho- Alexander’s shoes.” Alcorn sophomore Amelia Delta Sigma Theta Thompson does internship adds $25,000 to JSU at Procter & Gamble The Mississippi Link Newswire “My internship has been ac- scholarship fund Amelia Thompson, a soph- tion packed. The project that omore who studies biochem- I am assigned requires me to istry at Alcorn State Univer- finish a lot of things by a cer- sity, is spending her summer tain deadline. I know that at researching ways to improve Alcorn, I will encounter some moisturizers. situations where I will be on Thompson is a products a very limited schedule, but research intern at Procter & if I can handle it here, I can Gamble in Cincinnati, Ohio. handle it at Alcorn.” Her internship requires her to Because of her fun filled focus on Olay skin care mois- Thompson experience and love for her turizers and comprehending city, Thompson would not consumers’ needs, designing a Cincinnati native. “I have be opposed to pursuing a products to meet formula- really enjoyed meeting new full-time career at Procter & tion, package development people. I love the work I do Gamble after she graduates. and fragrances. because I am in a position “I wouldn’t mind working The work that Thompson is that will help millions of full time at Procter & Gam- doing allows her to gain new women who use Olay mois- ble. I’m from Cincinnati and experiences while striving turizers.” I love my city. This is a great to improve products that are Thompson believes her place to raise a family. I know used by millions of people. experience will help her to that if I pursued a career here, “I like the experience that manage her studies better I would not get bored because I am getting from Procter & when she returns to Alcorn in I will continue to learn some- Gamble,” said Thompson, the fall. thing new. I love to learn.”

Julia Crockett, left, president of the Jackson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., and Alcorn student Toneisha Sylvia T. Watley, chapter journalist, recently presented a $25,000 check from the sorority’s car tag fund to Dr. Mary M. White, then-interim vice-president for Institutional Advancement at Jackson State Univer- sity. White, who is also a Delta, serves on the National Housing and Property Committee for the sorority Buxton completes and is a member of the Clinton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. Photo by Charles A. Smith/JSU The Mississippi Link Newswire ty-driven organizations in the state.” The Delta Sigma Theta support of Jackson State Furthermore, Crockett internship at WDAM-TV Sorority Incorporated State University and the students said, “It is an honor and a Scholarship Fund will we serve.” privilege to be a part of an The Mississippi Link Newswire grown tremendously.” award $1,000 each to 25 Julia Crockett, president organization that not only Alcorn State University Although Buxton learned eligible students attending of the Jackson Alumnae talks the talk but also walks senior and mass communica- new skills at the station, she Jackson State University. Chapter of Delta Sigma the walk. The youth of today tions student Toneisha Buxton entered her internship with The $25,000 gift is from the Theta, said, “The funds are our future and a great in- spent her summer perfecting plenty of journalism skills. organization’s car tag fund. were generated with the vestment. This is just an ex- her journalism skills in a pro- She credits her mass com- “This is something that help of legislation passed in cellent opportunity to assist fessional setting. munications professors for we’re very proud of be- 2002 by the state of Missis- students in the continuation Buxton recently completed equipping her with enough cause Delta (Sigma Theta) sippi that allowed the orga- of their education. Members an internship at WDAM-TV, knowledge to be a successful is known for giving back to nization to have distinctive of the sorority are proud a television station in Hatties- journalist. the community, and we’re automobile license plates to be a part of the driving burg, Mississippi responsible “I give all respect to Al- extremely proud to be a re- available for purchase. Por- force behind education.” cipient of their generosity,” tions of the proceeds are For additional informa- for sharing news with those Buxton corn’s Department of Mass living in the Pine Belt in Mis- Communications because I said JSU Development Offi- placed in a tag fund that is tion about the scholarship, sissippi. Buxton praised the going and very self-motivat- was fully prepared to be in a cer Constance Lawson. “As divided among the five His- students may contact the reporters at the station for ed. The hands-on experience professional journalism set- a fund-raiser, it is vital that torically Black Colleges and JSU Development Office at their hospitality and introduc- gave me real life experiences ting. The classes I’ve taken we partner with communi- Universities (HBCUs) in 601-979-2282. ing her to the nuances of be- of how the field will be.” were really helpful. I was ing a broadcast journalist. Buxton explained how ea- knowledgeable of most of the “My experience was out- ger she is to apply the lessons equipment used at the station standing,” said Buxton, a she learned during her intern- and my writing skills were up GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: Vossburg, Mississippi native. ship to her studies at Alcorn. to par.” “The station’s employees “I plan to apply the skills After she graduates in 2016, were very helpful throughout I’ve learned in my every day Buxton plans to pursue her the entire internship. I learned life when I return to Alcorn. master’s degree in either mass that in the field of broadcast From vocabulary expansion communications or communi- www.mississippilink.com journalism, one must be out- to daily decision making, I’ve cative disorders. 10A • THE mississippi link July 16 - 22, 2015 www.mississippilink.com Message from the Religion Editor

Local ministry presents By Daphne Higgins lives of those who have walked Religion Editor before us and the opportunity As I make to cherish and appreciate those plans to attend who walk with us. must-see theatre production my own fam- For some, family reunions Special to The Mississippi Link ily reunion, I’ve serve simply as a vacation, but Many churches celebrate spoken with sev- for so many more, it is an op- the special day but members eral friends who portunity for family members to of St. Paul A.M.E. Church in either already at- come together to pay tribute to Madison are offering a special tended or will be attending their generations of loved ones while observance to the day of rec- upcoming Family Reunions. We passing on family history and ognition known as a “Family all compared the activities that establishing a renewed sense of and Friends Day.” are held during this period of pride for the accomplishments Presented by OnStage2 Pro- family fellowship and chatted made, while sharing the expec- ductions Community Drama about how each culminates. tations of future generations. Miniseries, this “Family and I was very proud to say that As the reunion cycle con- Friends Day” is a gospel-com- we generally end by thanking tinues, I am sure that God is edy stage play filled with dra- God for those who came be- pleased because it is truly a fore us but our finale’ is giving blessing for generations of fam- ma, comedy and the goodness Cast members of “Family and Friends Day” of the Lord. God the glory. After all, without ilies to come together to praise The play introduces Ms. Sa- feature author/gospel singer fer Riley, Mabel Riley, Tiara For ticket the goodness of the Lord, there God for His goodness and His die Mae, who inherited a lot Ty Patterson and actor/musi- Shumpert, Jo Smothers, Ter- information, would be no generations before wonderful works. of money before “Family and cian from the movie “Get on rence Smothers, and Betty contact Be- us and no future ahead of us. Because of God’s good- Friends Day.” Drama among Up,” Rashad Smith. Washington. linda Gray- Psalms 145:4, 7 gives a strong ness, countless blessings are the family and church mem- Cast members include: Jo- The gospel play will be held Leggett at passage to honoring those who bestowed upon each and every bers quickly begins to evolve ekeyl Brown, Kanika Calvin, at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, lo- 601.201.8632 have come before us. It reads: one of us. Because of God’s but the outcome promises to be Darnella Dobson, Debbie Hall, cated at 816 Madison Ave., in or Di- 4) One generation shall praise goodness, we serve as vessels one that is totally unexpected. Betty Hollins, Leonard Hol- Madison on Saturday, July 25 ane Day at their works to another, and shall moving through life, taking us Written and directed by the lins, Lemitrius Hollins, April at 7 p.m. Tickets are available 601.672.8798. Day declare thy mighty works. 7) where God leads us to share His St. Paul musician Diane Day, Jones, Belinda Gray-Leggett, in advance and at the door. Rev. Rob- They shall abundantly utter the message of love and salvation. “Family and Friends Day” Eduardo Magee, Courtni Ri- Children under the age of 7 are ert Lee Johnson, III is the memory of the great goodness So, whether enjoying family gospel comedy stage play will ley, Dominick Riley, Jenni- admitted free of charge. pastor. and shall sing of thy righteous- reunions or not, be resilient in ness. sharing His blessings with oth- Most reunions begin with a ers. family “Meet and Greet,” and As always, we ask that you let P a s t o r a l P o i n t s may also include a picnic, a ge- us help you to communicate the nealogy review, a banquet/fam- good news of our Lord. Isaiah ily dinner, a memorial period, 52:7a reads, “What a beauti- and family worship time. These ful sight it is to see messengers Mississippi christian leaders are all rites of the reunion and coming with good news!” forms of fellowship that help to Please remember that before, keep the sanctity of the gather- during and after your activities ings an event that many antici- away or within your commu- respond to state Flag issue pate from year to year. nity, you can share the news of Most families choose to gath- your places of worship with oth- By Rev. CJ Rhodes, M. Div. er every two years. During this ers and also take time to find out Maria Bridges Tasha Dillon Special to The Mississippi Link period, the planning committee more about what God is doing Russell Moore Co-founder Location Pastor is busy at work trying to agree for others. South Carolina, President Bridges To Cross Outreach New Life Fellowship Church on a location that will be pleas- The King James Version of the first state to Ethics and Religious Liberty Ministries McComb, MS ing to the majority of partici- Isaiah 52:7b reads, “Your God secede from our Commission Silver Creek, MS pants as well as trying to assure reigns.” His presence is every- Union in 1860, Southern Baptist Convention Derek T. Harris that the activities offered will where and so should the news of voted through its Washington, DC Rev. Kenneth M. Thrasher Bishop be stimulating (and historically His love for all of His children General Assem- First Vice President New Life In Christ/Embassy educational). and their children for genera- bly to remove the Rev. Dr. Joey Shelton Hazlehurst Branch NAACP International Fellowship The process is not always an tions to come. Confederate battle flag from its United Methodist Hazlehurst, MS Jackson, MS easy one, but the love that goes Contact Daphne M. Higgins Capitol grounds. After the tragic Jackson, MS into it is immeasurable. The at religion@mississippilink. murder of nine African American Horace McMillon Kimberly Hilliard, Ph.D. planning can be stressful but the com. Fax 601-896-0091 or mail Christians studying God’s word in C J Rhodes Pastor Member final product is usually one that your information to The Mis- Mother Emanuel African Method- Pastor Open Door Mennonite Church Faith4Life Church gives all of the reunion partici- sissippi Link, 2659 Livingston ist Episcopal Church, South Caro- Mount Helm Baptist Church Jackson, MS Jackson, MS pants a sense of pride about the Road, Jackson, MS 39213. lina is leading the nation to come Jackson, MS to terms with the legacy of the Jesse Jackson Matt McGue Confederacy and what it means for C M Lewis President Pastor Hill of Zion M.B. Church Bethlehem MB Church millions of our fellow southerners. Trustee National Convocation of the One Church Bolton, MS Coffeeville, MS This noble and symbolic gesture is Mount Helm Baptist Church Christian Church (Disciples of Ridgeland, MS good for both business and politics. Jackson, MS Christ) in the United States and J. F. Robertson Melishia Brooks Moreover, it is a glorious moment Canada Donavon Thigpen Pastor Teacher for those of us who call upon the Marvin J Johnson Associate Pastor Asia Baptist Church name of the Lord Jesus. What a Pastor Erica Holloway One Church Lexington, MS Calvin Bogan testimony of justice and racial rec- Abounding Grace World Pastor Ridgeland, MS Minister and Musician onciliation, motivated by Gospel Healing Church New Zion Baptist Church/Min Carlyn Hicks Church of Christ Holiness USA imperatives. Jackson, MS istry Susan H Lunardini Christian We, the undersigned, represent Jackson, MS Member Jackson, MS Rev. CJ Rhodes, a graduate of the an interracial and interdenomina- Kimberly L. Campbell, Esq. Chapel of the Cross Episcopal University of MS and Duke Univer- tional coalition of Christians here State Legislator/Mississippi Rev. Michelle Shrader Church Larry W. Ware sity, is the pastor of Mt. Helm Baptist in Mississippi. We beseech Gov- House of Representatives United Methodist Mississippi Madison, MS Pastor Church in Jackson. ernor Phil Bryant, our brother in Member/Pearl Street African Annual Conference Christ, to do the right thing: lead Methodist Episcopal Church Central Methodist Mission John A. Wicks Jr. our State in changing our flag. As Jackson, MS Cape Town, SA Pastor Senator Roger Wicker wonderfully Missionary Pastor Mount Nebo Baptist Church noted, now is our I Corinthians 8 Rev. Loye B. Ashton, PhD Jackson, MS moment: “The lesson from this (United Methodist) Audrey Hall passage leads me to conclude that Associate Professor of Religious Pastor Joyce Handy the flag should be removed since Studies, Director of the Center Holy Temple Baptist Church Pastor it causes offense to so many of my for International Studies and Jackson MS New Destiny Christian Center brothers and sisters, creating dis- Global Change Church sension rather than unity.” Honors Program Director J. Artie Stuckey Jackson, MS Mississippi followed South Tougaloo College Pastor Carolina in seceding from the Tougaloo, MS Restoration Baptist Church Willie Tobias Jr. Union. As Christians in the Hos- Jackson MS Pastor pitality State, boldly exemplifying Reginald M. Buckley Progressive Morningstar Baptist the love of Christ, we too can lead Pastor Willie J. Mott Jr. Church the nation in the moral courage to Cade Chapel Missionary Baptist Elder Jackson, MS remove the Confederate symbol Church Agape Christian Fellowship from our state flag. We are proud Jackson, MS Jackson, MS Zachary Thaggard to be Americans, we love Missis- Minister/Youth Leader sippi, and as Christians we are also Jefforey A. Stafford Lexie Elmore Lighthouse Ministries blessed to be citizens of the heav- Pastor Minister Jackson, MS enly Kingdom of God. May we Pleasant Green Baptist Church New Zion Baptist Church now raise a flag that represents the Vicksburg, MS Magnolia, MS Rev. Dr. Connie Mitchell best of our shared future. We trust Shelton that our Lord, by the Holy Spirit, Janice Taylor Ellis Je’Tua Amos United Methodist will lead you in making the righ- Choir Director/High School Evangelist Jackson, MS teous decision. Sunday School Teacher Macedonia Ministries Amazed by God’s grace, Greater Mt. Calvary MB Church Byram, MS Cedric Morgan Jackson, MS Member Rev. Dr. Isiac Jackson Jr. Maxine Evans Gray Cade Chapel M. B. Church President Rev. Dr. Wesley Bridges Pastor Jackson, MS General Missionary Baptist CEO/ Bridges To Cross The Exodus Assembly State Convention of Mississippi Outreach Ministries Jackson, MS Chauncy L Jordan Sr. Canton, MS Silver Creek, MS Pastor

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p r ese r v e d Have ye received the Holy Spirit? The paddle boat By Pastor Simeon R. Green III other things. The Holy Spirit can be We must lay ourselves in the arms Rev. Simeon R. Green III is Special to The Mississippi Link received only by believers; others of Christ by faith and ask Him to pastor of Joynes Road Church If ever people cannot receive Him into their lives. sanctify our heart’s and fill us with of God, 31 Joynes Road, Hamp- blessing needed power to en- Jesus said, “I will pray to the Father, His Holy Spirit, and believe that ton VA 23669. He is married to By Shewanda Riley cles, we were also being pushed Columnist able them to live for and He shall give you another Com- He does it, and then leave our- Velma L. Green. He honorably further away from the shore by Christ, it is today. forter, that He may abide with you selves there after the work is done. served in the U.S. Army for 20 A number of each wave. It was strange but it Every real Christian forever; even the Spirit of Truth; “When Paul had laid his hands years. Rev. Green is a member of years ago, I was seemed like the harder we tried has a sincere desire whom the world cannot receive, upon them, the Holy Spirit came the National Association of Evan- blessed to take to go right, the more the boat to be all they can for because it seeth Him not, neither on them” (Acts 19:6). “Have you gelism Church of God, Anderson, a cruise to the went left. God, but so many feel as if they are knoweth Him: But ye know Him; received the Holy Spirit since ye Ind. He serves as chairman of the Cayman Islands. “Mom…get help!” was what being held back by a force which for He dwelleth with you, and shall believed? Sanctification – the Southeastern Association of The When our cruise the 14 year old yelled after five they cannot explain. In reality many be in you.” (John 14:16-17). second work of grace. Church of God, Inc. ship first arrived more minutes of going around are being held back because of a This experi- at the Cayman Islands beach, I in circles. I also wished I could lack of power in their own lives. ence is for con- was overwhelmed by the beauty yell for my mom but tried to re- They lack the indwelling presence verted people of the blue water. Since this was main calm as our friends on the of the Holy Spirit; they are babes in only. Sinners my first time there, I’d decided shore realized that we weren’t Christ. cannot receive that I was going to soak up as just waving for fun...we really One of the greatest needs of the the Holy Spirit. much sun and fun while on the needed help. Church today is the infilling of the This is a special beach. After spending an hour It took the equipment rental as- Holy Spirit of God in the second blessing be- picking up seashells, I wanted to sociate the longest five minutes work of grace, called sanctification. stowed upon the do something a little more adven- to rescue us. When he reached The Apostle Paul asked the Ephe- Church: “Christ turous. us and looked at the boat, he sian disciples, “Have ye received also loved the I then saw a couple looking said that one of the paddle boat the Holy Spirit since ye believed?” Church, and like they were having a great wheels was filling up with water (Acts 19:2) In the Church at Ephe- gave Himself time on an oversized big wheel. because a plug came out. Despite sus there were twelve members. for it; that He The 14 year old daughter of a fel- our best efforts, even though we These Christians, however, had not might sanctify low vacationer from the cruise did our best to control the situa- received the infilling of the Holy and cleanse it ship agreed that it looked like tion, some things were really be- Spirit, but were babes in Christ. with the washing fun. Her mother agreed that she yond our control. John the Baptist had said that Jesus of water by the could ride the paddle boat with When I thought about it later, I would baptize with the Holy Spirit, Word” (Ephe- me. saw how this mirrored the words but these disciples had not learned sians 5:25-26). At first, it was fun. We mar- found in Romans 9: 16: “It does that truth. We know they did not be- We must have veled at how the boat seemed not, therefore, depend on man’s cause later they said they had never a willing heart to “ride the waves” and waved desire or effort, but on God’s heard anything about the Holy to obey all the at our friends at the shore while mercy.” I then began to see how Spirit. After they heard about the truth which God they took pictures of us. After this nerve-wracking experience Holy Spirit and received Him, their reveals to us. about 20 minutes, we decided reemphasized how sometimes church work grew and they accom- There must not to head back to the shore. We the smallest things can change plished much for God. be any backing paddled and steered right but the your course. Instead of trying Jesus said to His disciples, “Ye up on any known boat kept moving to the left. Af- to fix things, it’s best to respond shall receive power, after that the truth. We are not ter we went in circles about three with peaceful trust in God and Holy Spirit is come upon you” responsible for times, we started to get a little not panicky control. Oh…I also (Acts 1:8). The Holy Spirit, the what we do not frustrated because our legs were learned to stick to finding sea third person of the Trinity, is in the know, but we getting tired. shells while at the beach. world today and has a definite work must believe and We then thought that maybe Shewanda Riley is the author to perform. Besides sanctifying the obey all we do the reason why we were go- of the Essence best-seller “Love hearts of men, He convicts of sin, know. Make a ing left was because I weighed Hangover: Moving From Pain guides into truth, empowers and full surrender of more than her and we needed to to Purpose after a Relation- qualifies for service, and does many your all to God! switch sides on the boat to bal- ship Ends.” She can be reached ance things out. We started to get at [email protected], College Hill Missionary Baptist Church worried when even after we did at www.shewandariley.com or this, the boat still went to the left. www.anointedauthorsontour. r E i g nSincei 1907n g A BnnIBLE BoASED u•CncementsHRIST C ENTERED • H OLY S PIRIT L ED Not only were we going in cir- com SUNDAY: Worship Services Pearl Street A.M.E. Church and the Pearl Street Community8:00 Development a.m. & 11:00 a.m.Corporation, Inc., located at 2519 Robinson St., Jackson; in conjunction with the MS DepartmentSunday of School Education 9:30 a.m. and U.S.D.A., is hosting its fourth free summer feeding program. The meal times for children: breakfast, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and lunch 1600 Florence Avenue MONDAY: Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. at 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. The summerJackson, feedingMS 39204 program is available, Monday through Friday through July 31. For additional information about thePh: summer601-355-2670 feedingWEDNESDAY: program, contactPrayer the Service Pearl 6:30 Street p.m. CDC at (601) 355-0001or email [email protected]: Rev. 601-355-0760 Samuel Boyd is the pastor.Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00 p.m. www.collegehillchurch.org • [email protected] Holy Temple Baptist Church, 5077 Cabaniss Circle, Jackson, will honor Rev. Audrey L. Hall, during her Shekinah Glory ninth year anniversary as pastor of the church during an appreciation program on Sunday, July 19, at 2 p.m. Baptist Church For more information call 601.922.6588. Dr. Audrey L. Hall is the pastor. “Shining the Radiant Holy City International Empowerment Ministries, 251 Kearney Park Rd., Flora, will observe its founder’s Light of His Glory” day program on Sunday, July 26, at 2 p.m. The speaker of the day will be Bishop Johnny E. Gibson of Unity WEEKLYACTIVITIES Temple Full Gospel, Vicksburg. 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12Awww.mississippilink.com • THE mississippi link July 16 - 22, 2015 THEwww.mississippilink.com mississippi link • 7 ‘Confederate traitors’ don’t Ask Alma Alma Gill NNPA Advice Columnist deserve to be honored Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 years, including? various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysas- By George E. Curry Drew Gilpin Faust observed, It is time to bring down the birthday, and honors Robert NNPA Columnist [email protected]. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask “Leaders of the secession Confederate flag of hate, but E. Lee on the same day it Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma. Can you movement across the South we shouldn’t stop there. We observes Dr. Martin Luther imagine wav- cited slavery as the most com- should remove the monu- King Jr.’s birthday. ing a flag that pelling reason for southern ments and tributes to the A large statue of Jefferson honors Bene- independence.” Civil War traitors from public Davis on the Capitol grounds Dealing with an dict Arnold, a Alexander Stephens, in buildings and streets. overlooks Dexter Avenue, name synony- what became known as the If Robert J. Bentley, the where Dr. King pastored his mous with trea- Cornerstone Speech, said on Republican governor of Ala- first church. The Confeder- ‘absentee mother’ son? How about traveling to March 21, 1861 in Savannah, bama, can voluntarily remove ate Monument is still on the Dear Alma, her dad left the money to his work and back on Aldrich Ga.: four Confederate flags from grounds and a star still marks My best friend and college wife and everything else to Ames Boulevard, a tribute to “The new constitution has the Capitol grounds in Mont- the spot where Jefferson Da- roommate grew up without his daughter. There’s no need the CIA mole who secretly put at rest, forever, all the gomery and Senate Major- vis took the oath as president her mother. She was raised for a lawsuit. One could ask, worked for the Russians? agitating questions relating ity Leader Mitch McConnell of the Confederate states. by her father and they had ‘does she deserve it?’ Should we erect a statute to our peculiar institution - (R-Ky.) can recommend that Mississippi also combines a very close relationship. Well, her husband thought of Robert Hanssen, the FBI African slavery as it exists a statue of Kentucky-born the birthdays of Dr. King She shared with me that her she did, and that’s all that computer and wiretapping amongst us - the proper sta- Jefferson Davis be removed and Robert E. Lee, observes mother left because of some matters. expert who spent most of his tus of the negro in our form of from the state Capitol, it is Confederate Memorial Day unfortunate circumstances This is a very tough time career spying for the Soviet civilization. This was the im- time to remove the tributes to on the last Monday of April but has never gone into for your friend. It’s one of Union and Russia, in the hall- mediate cause of the late rup- Confederate leaders from the and combines national obser- detail. the toughest she’ll experi- way of the Capitol in Wash- ture and present revolution.” U.S. Capitol. vance of Memorial Day with I do know that her mother ence in her life. She is in ington, D.C.? He further explained: “[The Visitors to the Capitol are Jefferson Davis’ birthday as a did not play a role in her need of a sacred place. Do you favor naming pub- Confederate] corner-stone greeted by towering statues state holiday. life. She did not pick her up Losing a parent has lasting lic schools attended mostly by rests upon the great truth, of 11 former Confederate In addition to Alabama and for visits or spend any time effects and can leave you Jews after Fritz Kuhn to hon- that the negro is not equal to leaders, including Confeder- Mississippi, Confederate Me- with her. It was like she just empty and broken for years or the German who lived in the white man; that slavery - ate President Jefferson Davis, morial Day is also observed vanished. Her father just to come. the U.S. and was in charge of subordination to the superior Vice President Alexander H. as a state holiday in Texas, recently died, and she found The best thing you can do the famous U.S. Nazi group, race - is his natural and nor- Stephens and Gen. Robert E. Florida, Georgia, North Caro- out that he had two insur- for her is apply your com- the German-American Bund? mal condition. This, our new Lee. lina and South Carolina. ance policies, so she called ments to the positive side of If you are repulsed by the government, is the first, in the Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), a Let the cleansing begin. the insurance company to get this situation. Reassure her thought of honoring those history of the world, based civil rights icon, said it’s time Like Maj. General William T. the information. of the love her father had for traitors, you should be equal- upon this great physical, phil- for the statues to be removed. Sherman, let’s march though When she did, she was her and remind her, even in ly indignant at the thought of osophical, and moral truth.” He told the Associated Press, Dixie and the rest of the na- told the beneficiary was her the most difficult of times, erecting statues and naming These historical facts not- “Young children, school chil- tion until we rid the United mother. After 20 years, they he didn’t forget her mother. streets and schools after Con- withstanding, a majority of dren, walk by these statues. States of tributes to traitors. never divorced, so her moth- She might be hurt and totally federate traitors. Americans - 57 percent - view And those of us who serve in George E. Curry, former er was entitled to the money. disagree, but there’s no mis- Make no mistake about it: the Confederate flag as a sym- the Congress, we have to get editor-in-chief of Emerge I told her she should sue her take that it’s admirable on Those who declared war on bol of Southern pride rather our own house in order…. We magazine, is editor-in-chief mother and get the money the part of her father. the Union were traitors, de- than racism, according to a have to have a cleansing in of the National Newspaper from her dad’s insurance. Parents have confidential fined as “a person who is not recent CNN poll. this place.” Publishers Association News If she couldn’t take care of conversations that they never loyal to his or her own coun- It gets more interesting There is still cleansing to Service (NNPA) and Black- her daughter, she doesn’t share with their children, try, friends….” Eleven South- when the numbers are bro- be done at the state level. PressUSA.com. He can be deserve that money. and that sounds like what ern states broke from the ken down by race. Of whites Despite removal of the Con- reached through his Website, My friend was left every- happened here. Maybe her Union for the same reason. polled, only 25 percent view federate flags from the Capi- www.georgecurry.com or fol- thing else, his car and his parents agreed her mother Writing in his book, The the Confederate flag as a tol grounds in Alabama, for low him at www.twitter.com/ house. The house is in need would leave the relationship Creation of Confederate Na- symbol of racism. However, example, the state annually currygeorge and George E. of repairs and if she could for whatever reason, and it tionalism: Ideology and iden- 72 percent of blacks associate celebrates Confederate Me- Curry Fan Page on Face- get that money from her has gone unresolved all this tity in the Civil War South, the flag with racism. morial Day, Jefferson Davis’ book. mother she would be able to time. take care of some things. She If there were dozens of will probably end up selling days of disrespect, then the house, and she is very daddy, I’m sure, would have upset about that. certainly made a change Haitians in the Dominican Again, I told her she to his insurance policy. He should sue and confront her didn’t. Choosing a ben- mother. What do you think, eficiary is not a small feat. Alma? Do you think she’ll When he did so, he didn’t Republic risk becoming stateless win her case? wish, wonder or assume. He Mama Drama made a conscious decision By Lekan Oguntoyinbo But in 2004, the government most shameful racist episodes cestry are often denied pass- NNPA Columnist and he doesn’t owe anyone changed its migration law to in the island’s turbulent his- ports or even birth certifi- Dear Mama Drama, an explanation. Racism is flar- exclude children of Haitian tory occurred in October 1937 cates. What do I think? I’m so Like Clover said to Gro- ing its ugly head migrants from citizenship. when Dominican strongman In recent years, there have glad you asked. That leads ver, “this issue is over.” again on the is- And in 2013, the Domini- Rafael Trujillo ordered the been numerous reports of me to believe there’s some She should also use her land of Hispan- can Constitutional Court massacre of thousands of Hai- Haitians or Haitian-Domin- room here for us to agree father’s last life gesture to iola, a Caribbe- revoked the citizenship of tians on the border. icans being lynched for al- and ‘agree to disagree.’ reach out to her mother. You an island shared anyone in the Dominican The irony is that by Amer- leged offenses that range I agree she should try to never know what that discus- by Haiti and the Republican born to those the ican standards, the over- from robbing stores to burn- reconnect with her mother. sion may bring. Both are Dominican Republic. court deemed “foreigners in whelming majority of Domin- ing a Dominican flag. I disagree on the approach. feeding unanswered ques- For decades, thousands of transit.” The court’s decision icans are black - or at least Several Haitian-Domini- Confronting someone is such tions and allowing the weeds Haitians have crossed over made the term “transit” retro- they would be classified that cans have had their homes an agitated act; searching of misunderstanding to grow. into the more affluent Domin- active to 1929. way here in the United States torched, and in most of these for a non-confrontational It’s time for healing. She ican Republic to seek better The Dominican Republic’s or in Canada. In fact, here in cases, the cops have been re- conversation is more of what can’t have another conversa- economic opportunities. Over plan to kick out the Haitians the United States, a grow- luctant to investigate. I have in mind. tion with her father, but she the years, some of these Hai- is another sad and nasty chap- ing number of Black Studies According to news reports, I’m sorry your friend was can with her mother. tians stayed, made new lives ter in the history of race rela- programs are incorporating in large cities, including San- unable to have her mother in Don’t encourage her to for themselves and had fami- tions between natives of these Dominican Studies into their tiago and Santa Domingo, her life when she was grow- take her mom to court; that’s lies. two countries. curricular. some bars refuse to admit ing up. There’s no excuse ugly and it doesn’t look An estimated 460,000 Hai- It’s hard to imagine but at But in the Latin world, the blacks - or at least people who for that. But you and I both good on you. Be a good tians or Dominican-Haitians one time Haiti was the envy yardstick for race is consid- look black. know there are three sides friend who listens and con- live in the Dominican Repub- of the non-white world. In erably more complex, with The Dominican Republic’s to every story - his side, her soles. As her best friend, it’s lic. Now hundreds of thou- 1802, a band of gallant slaves more attention paid to char- plans have drawn the fury of side and the truth. your job to lift her soul, not sands of them are in danger of defeated the French army, acteristics such as skin hue the international community. Sometime the truth hurts, damage it. being deported. While some then the world’s most power- and hair texture (Trujillo is New York City Mayor Bill De and the truth of the matter is, Alma of these ‘Hiatianos’ as they ful military, and Haiti became reported to have had African Blasio, whose city is home to are known there, are undocu- the world’s first black repub- ancestry). 400,000 people of Dominican mented residents, a large per- lic. Bottom line: in the Domini- ancestry and 100,000 Haitian- centage were born in the Do- For a brief period, the Do- can Republic, your light skin Americans, has weighed in, minican Republic and have minican Republic, which makes life so much easier. In as have many major interna- little or no ties to Haiti. would not gain its indepen- many respects, it’s just like tional human rights groups. In effect, the majority of dence from Spain until 60 the United States. But unlike Foreign investment in the them are in danger of becom- years later, was under the do- the United States, overt racial Dominican Republic is also ing stateless. minion of Haiti. discrimination is an accepted down as a result. In response In the meantime, thousands But over the past 70 years, practice. to this pressure, the govern- of Haitians have fled to Haiti. for a variety of reasons that Indeed, a report by two ment appears to have backed Haiti’s prime minister has include natural disasters, United Nations experts found down - at least for now. warned that the actions of the mismanagement and punitive systemic racism and discrimi- The goal for the coming government of the Dominican financial measures from west- nation in the Dominican Re- years must be to sustain that Republic risk triggering a hu- ern powers who never quite public, particularly against pressure so that the Domini- manitarian crisis. forgave Haiti for besting Na- people of Haitian ancestry. can Republic accords ethnic The issue has been perco- poleon’s army, Haiti has be- According to the report, Haitians the dignity and hu- lating for more than a decade. come the most impoverished Haitians immigrants and Do- man rights they deserve. Like the United States, chil- nation in the Americas. minicans of Haitian ancestry Lekan Oguntoyinbo is an dren of immigrants born in the Haitians are mostly treated are extremely vulnerable and award-winning journalist. Dominican Republic are auto- like lepers by their Domini- face unjustified deportations. Contact him at oguntoyinbo@ matically granted citizenship. can neighbors. One of the Dominicans of Haitians an- gmail.com.

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

ZONING CASE NO. 3908 ZONING CASE NO. 3907 ZONING CASE NO. 3909

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 by 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, no- the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected thereby, that tice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected thereby, that The 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way af- The Church in Jackson has filed with the Planning Board for the City of Jackson, an Salvation Army has filed with the Planning Board for the City of Jackson, an application fected thereby, that Entergy Mississippi, Inc. has filed with the Planning Board application requesting a Rezoning from R-1A (Single-Family) Residential District and requesting a fifteen (15) feet variance to build within ten (10) feet the twenty–five feet for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Rezoning from I-1 (Light) C-2 (Limited) Commercial District to SUD (Special Use District) with a Use Permit to setback requirements for properties zoned SUD (Special Use District), for property lo- Industrial District to I-2 (Heavy) Industrial District, to allow for the addition and allow for a commercial communication tower on property located at 358 Briarwood cated at 1450 Riverside Drive in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, operation of a black start generator on property located at Beasley Rd. (Parcel Drive (Parcels 723-79-3,723-80,723-82 and 723-82-1 ), in the First Judicial District of and being more particularly described as: #720-1-28), in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as: more particularly described as: Starting at the Northeast corner of Murrah Drive and Riverside Drive in the City of Parcels 723-82 & 723-82-1 Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, and run thence N 89”-47’-20” E along the North A parcel of land situated in the North one-half of Section 8, Township 6 North, line of Riverside Drive for 1,100 feet to the true point of beginning; thence run North Range 1 A part of Lots 38 and 39 of Block “B” of Fern wood Subdivision, according to map or 00”-12’-40” West 500 feet to a stake; thence run North 89”-47’-20” East 375 feet to East, Hinds County, Mississippi, the said parcel being more particularly de- plat of said subdivision on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds a point; thence run South 00”-12’-40” East for a distance of 500 feet to the North line scribed as follows: County at Jackson, Mississippi, in Plat Book 4 at Page 76 thereof, said tract here con- of Riverside Drive; thence run South 89”-47’-20” West and along said North line of veyed being described as follows, to wit: Riverside Drive for a distance of 375’ to the true point of beginning. Said parcel of Commence at the Northeast corner of said Section 8, Township 6 North, land being situated in the Northwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 6 North, Range Range 1 East Hinds County, Mississippi said point being located on the South Commencing at the southeast corner of said Lot 38, run thence north along the east 1 East, Hinds County, Mississippi. right-of-way line of Beasley Road Extension, as said street exists this date; boundary line of Lot 38 a distance of 210’ to a point’ run thence westerly and along a run thence North 88° 36’ 33” West along the said South right-of-way line of line parallel to and 210’ north of the south line of said Lot 38 a distance of 100’ to a Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew Jack- Beasley Road Extension for a distance of 546.38 feet to a point; run thence point in the west boundary line of said Lot 38; continue thence westerly a distance of son Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. President Street South 88° 08’ 56” West along the said South Right-of-way line of 5’, to a point; run thence north and along a line parallel to and 5’ west of the west line in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at which time all Beasley Road Extension for a Distance of 1,753.94 feet to the point of begin- of said Lot 38 a distance of 225.6 more or less to a point in the north line of Lot 39, parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard both pro and con on said ques- ning of the herein described parcel; thence leaving the said South right-of-way which point is 5’ measured westerly from the northeast corner of said Lot 39; from said tion, after which a record will be established upon which the City Planning Board can line of Beasley Road Extension, run South 00° 00’ 58” West along the West point run thence west and along the north line of said Lot 39 a distance of 95’ to a point make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may line of that property now owned by Mississippi Power and Light Company as which is the northwest corner of said lot 39 and the northeast corner of Lot 40 of said be made by any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing must be described in a deed recorded in Deed Book 3604 at Page 449 thereof in the subdivision, run thence south and along the boundary line between said Lots 39 and filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof or consider- office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi for a 40 a distance of 435.6’ more or less to a point which is the southwest corner of said Lot ation thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning distance of 2,599.33 feet to a point; run thence South 89° 47’ 53” West for a 39 and southeast corner of said Lot 40; run thence east and along the south bound- Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate distance of 1,934.36 feet, more or less, to a point located on the East line of ary line of Lot 39 the distance of 100’ to a point which is the southeast corner of said citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired. that property now owned by the City of Jackson, Mississippi as described in Lot 39 and the southwest corner of said Lot 38; continue thence east along the south a deed recorded in Deed Book 3066 at Page 389 thereof in the office boundary line of Lot 38 the distance of 100’ to a point, which point is the POINT OF WITNESS my signature this 23rd day of June 2015. of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi, run thence BEGINNING and which point is the southeast corner of said Lot 38 and the southwest North 00° 18’ 34” West along the said east line of the City of Jackson property corner of Lot 37 of said subdivision. /s/Ester L. Ainsworth for a distance of 2,600.68 feet, more or less, to a point located on the aforesaid Zoning Administrator South right-of-way line of Beasley Road Extension; run thence North 89° 48’ Also, Lot 40, Block “B”, Fernwood Subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof on City of Jackson, Mississippi 07” East along the said South Right-of-way line of Beasley Road extension for file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County, at Jackson, Mis- a distance of 1,715.09 feet to a point on a non-tangent curve concave North sissippi in Plat Book 4 at page 76, reference to which is hereby made. 7/2/2015, 7/16/2015 and having a radius of 5769.62 feet; run thence along said curve curving to the left and along the said South right of way line of Beasley Road Extension Less, a parcel situated in Lots 39 and 40 of Block “B” of Fernwood Subdivision, accord- legal for a distance of 151.05 feet (chord bearing South 89° 37’ 51” East, chord ing to a map or plat of said subdivision on file and of record in the office the Chancery distance: 151.05 feet), to a point on a tangent line; run thence North 89°37’ Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi, in Plat Book 4 at page 76 thereof, refer- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE 09” East along the said South right-of-way line of Beasley Road Extension for ence to which is made in aid of and as a part of this description and being described a distance of 83.00 feet, more or less, to the Point of Beginning and containing as follows: ZONING CASE NO. 3910 115.92 acres, more or less.

Commence at the northwest corner of the said Lot 40, said northwest corner being By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the City LESS AND EXCEPT: the POINT OF BEGINNING for the parcel herein described and run thence south for Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page 115 thereof, a distance of 254.79’ along the west line of the said Lot 40 to the southwest corner of notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected thereby, that A strip of land l00 feet in width situated in the North one-half of Section 8, the parcel herein described; thence run east and along a line parallel to the north line Goodwill Industries of Mississippi, Inc. has filed with the Planning Board for the City of Township 6 of the said Lots 39 and 40 for a distance of 120.0’ to the southeast corner of the parcel Jackson, an application requesting a Variance of eighty-five feet from a public library North, Range I East, Hinds County, Mississippi containing 5 04 acres, more herein described; thence run north and along a line parallel to the west line of the said and five hundred (500) feet from the residentially zoned property to allow for the op- less, and attached to the Mississippi Power and Light Company’s Lakeover Lot 40 for a distance of 254.79’ to the northeast corner of the parcel herein described; eration of the Goodwill Select Store in a C-3 (General) Commercial District, for property substation property as described in Deed Book 3604, Page 449 thereof in the thence run west along the north line of the said Lot 39 for a distance of 20.0’ to the located at 4950 I-55 North in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and Office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi, and be- northwest corner of said Lot 39; thence run west along the north line of the said Lot being more particularly described as: ing more particularly described as follows: 40 for a distance of 100.0’ to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Parcels 723-79-3 A tract of land situated in the NE V. of Section 13, T6N, R1E, City of Jackson, Hinds Beginning at the point of intersection of the West boundary of Mississippi County First Judicial District, Mississippi, being more particularly described as follows: Power and Light Company’s Lakeover Substation property as described Lots 33, 34, 35, and 36 of Fernwood Subdivision, a subdivision of the City of Jackson, in Deed Book 3604, Page 449 thereof in the Office of the Chancery Clerk Mississippi, according to the map or plat thereof in file and of record in the Office of the Commence at the point of intersection of the East right-of-way line of the Interstate of Hinds County at Jackson Mississippi and the centerline of the Missis- Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi, in Plat Book 4 at Page 76, Highway No. I-55, Mississippi Highway Department Project 1-091-2(14), with the line sippi Power & Light Fee right-of-way; said point being 2299.68 feet West of reference to which map or plat is herein made in aid of and as a part of this description. between the North Y, and the South Y, of said Section 13, T6N, RlE, Hinds County First and 1596.72 feet South of the Northeast corner of said Section 8; thence run Judicial District, Mississippi, and run thence North 9 degrees 29 minutes 16 seconds North 00 degrees 00 minutes 58 seconds East along said West boundary a Parcels 723-80 East and parallel with the centerline of said Highway Project for a distance of 464.08 distance of 50.01 feet thence run South 89 degrees 58 minutes 06 seconds feet; run thence North 89 degrees 39 minutes 05 seconds East for a distance of 5.5 West a distance of 1127.29 feet to a point on a non- tangent curve; thence fol- Lot Thirty-seven (37) of Block “B” of Fernwood Subdivision, a subdivision according to feet to an iron pin on the present right of way line of the I-55 and the POINT OF BEGIN- low said curve southwesterly a distance of 936.47 feet (curve radius-867.98 the map or plat of which is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County, NING of the following described tract of land; thence run Northeasterly along the arc feet chord distance = 891.70 feet; chord bearing = South 59 degrees 05 Mississippi, in the Plat Book 4 at Page 76, reference to which map or plat is hereby of a curve to the right in said present right of way line for a distance of 78.00 feet, said minutes 32 seconds West) to a point on a non-tangent line; thence run South made in aid of this description. curve having a radius of 11441.155 feet and a chord of North 10 degrees 56 minutes 28 degrees 10 minutes 22 seconds West a distance of 95.98 feet to a point 32 seconds East with a distance of 78.00 feet; run thence North 11 degrees 08 min- on the East property line of the City of Jackson property, as described in War- Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew Jack- utes 15 seconds East continuing along the present right of way line for a distance of ranty Deed in Book 3066 at Page 389, in the Hinds County Chancery son Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. President Street 131.70 feet; run thence North 19 degrees 29 minutes 15 seconds East and along the Clerk’s office, First Judicial District; thence run South 00 degrees 18 minutes in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at which time all present right of way line for a distance of 163.12 feet to an iron pin; run thence North 9 34 seconds East along said East property line a distance of I 04.75 to a point parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard both pro and con on said ques- degrees 29 minutes 15 seconds East and along the present right of way for a distance being the centerline of the MP&L Fee right-of-way; thence continue along said tion, after which a record will be established upon which the City Planning Board can of 128.77 feet to a point on the South bank of Hanging Moss Creek. Thence leaving East property line South 00 degrees 18 minutes 34 seconds East a distance make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may the said Highway right of way line run South 80 degrees 41 minutes 42 seconds East of 104.75 feet; thence run North 28 degrees 06 minutes 09 seconds East a be made by any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing must be along the South bank of Hanging Moss Creek for a distance of 46.04 feet to a point; distance of 280.85 feet to a point on a non-tangent curve, thence follow said filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof or consider- run thence Southeasterly along the arc of a curve to the right and along the South curve curving Northeasterly a distance of 827.92 feet (curve radius = 769.98 ation thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning bank of said creek for a distance of 50.0 feet, said curve having a degree of curve of 04 feet; chord distance = 788.61 feet; chord bearing= North 59 degrees 08 min- Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate degrees 08 minutes with a radius of 1386.19 feet and a chord of South 79 degrees 28 utes 27 seconds East) to a point on a non- tangent line; thence run North 89 citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired. minutes 32 seconds East with a distance of 59.00 feet to a point; run thence South 15 degrees 58 minutes 29 seconds East a distance of 1127.26 feet to a point on degrees 12 minutes 13 seconds West and for a distance of 143.74 feet to an iron pin; the West boundary of Mississippi Power & Light Company’s Lakeover Substa- WITNESS my signature this 23rd day of June 2015. run thence South 74 degrees 47 minutes 47 seconds East for a distance of 220.00 feet tion property; thence run North 00 degrees 00 minutes 58 seconds East along to an iron pin; run thence North 15 degrees 12 minutes 13 seconds East for a distance said West boundary a distance of 50.01 feet to the point of beginning. /s/Ester L. Ainsworth of 141.97 feet to a point on the South bank of Hanging Moss Creek; run thence South Zoning Administrator 72 degrees 32 minutes 06 seconds East for a distance of 400.61 feet to a point; run Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the An- City of Jackson, Mississippi thence South 0 degrees 28 minutes 24 seconds West for a distance of 283.80 feet drew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. to an iron pin; run thence South 89 degrees 39 minutes 05 seconds West along the President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, July 22, 7/2/2015, 7/16/2015 extension of a party wall for a distance of 810.98 feet to the Point of Beginning. This 2015, at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard parcel contains 6.208 acres, more or less. both pro and con on said question, after which a record will be established Legal upon which the City Planning Board can make its recommendation to the City Together with benefits in favor of the above property of that certain Drainage easement Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing must be filed with the City Zon- REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR in favor of the Mississippi State Highway Commission, dated July 5, 1951, recorded in ing Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof LAWN MAINTENANCE SERVICES Book 718 at Page 418, and as shown on survey of Banks Engineering & Surveying, is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning BY THE JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY Inc., dated October 5, 1998, and as revised by survey dated 2/1/2002; and Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accom- PROJECT # 011-15 Together with benefits in favor of the above property of that certain Drainage easement modate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired. The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority requests Proposals to provide Lawn in favor of the Mississippi State Highway Commission, dated July 10, 1951, recorded Maintenance Service (the “Services”) for approximately Seventy-five (75) acres in Book 720 at Page 28, and as shown on survey of Banks Engineering & Surveying, WITNESS my signature this 23rd day of June 2015. of mixed formal lawns and natural wooded areas at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Inc., dated October 5, 1998 and as revised by survey dated 2/1/2002; and Evers International Airport (“JAN”) as defined in the Request for Proposals /s/Ester L. Ainsworth (“RFP”). The Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, materials, and equipment Together with the reciprocal and non-exclusive rights, easements and privileges of Zoning Administrator necessary to accomplish the Services. JMAA will enter into a contract with a use, ingress, parking and for utility and other purposes created, granted limited and City of Jackson, Mississippi Lawn Maintenance Service provider (the “Contractor”) to provide the Services. defined in and by that certain Operation and Reciprocal Easement Declaration record- ed in Book 3038, page 295, and as amended by First Amendment to Operation and 7/2/2015, 7/16/2015 JMAA will receive Proposals to perform the Services at the offices of JMAA, Reciprocal Easement Declaration recorded in Book 3206 at Page 305. The acknowl- Suite 300, Main Terminal Building, Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International edgment of MidSouth Development Company is dated prior to the date of execution. Airport, 100 International Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39208, until 3:00 p.m. cen- tral time on August 19, 2015 (the “Deadline”). Together with the reciprocal and non-exclusive rights pertaining to that certain ten foot (10’) easement, five feet (5’) of which lies on the East side of subject property and five JMAA will not consider any Proposals received after the Deadline for any reason feet (5’) of which abuts the East side of subject property on land owned by grantors, whatsoever. Information for Respondents relating to this Request for Proposals contained in Deed dated June 30, 1964, recorded in Book 1510 at Page 36. Being (“RFP”) is on file and open for public inspection at the offices of JMAA. The -In an extension of the easement created in Book 1480 at page 71, as shown on survey formation for Respondents contains a copy of the RFP, General Information for of Banks Engineering & Surveying, Inc., dated October 5, 1998 and as revised by Respondents, Information Required from Respondents and Criteria for Selec- survey dated 2/1/2002. tion. Interested persons may obtain a copy of the Information for Respondents from JMAA by contacting Ms. Karen Hatten, JMAA’s Procurement Specialist, Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew Jack- as follows: son Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at which time all Jackson Municipal Airport Authority parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard both pro and con on said ques- 100 International Drive, Suite 300 (39208) tion, after which a record will be established upon which the City Planning Board can Post Office Box 98109 make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may Jackson, Mississippi 39298-8109 be made by any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing must Attention: Karen Hatten, Procurement Specialist be filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof or Telephone No.: (601) 939-5631, ext. 210 consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Facsimile No.: (601) 939-3713 Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accom- E-Mail: [email protected] modate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired.

or from JMAA’s website at www.jmaa.com/resources/rfprfb-center/ WITNESS my signature this 23rd day of June 2015.

7/16/2015, 7/23/2015 /s/Ester L. Ainsworth Zoning Administrator City of Jackson, Mississippi

7/2/2015, 7/16/2015 CLASSIFIED

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Jackson State Athletics Media A: I bowled the tryouts two rest of your JSU bowling family? Jackson State University months ago and after bowling 35 A: I have participated on inter- sophomore bowler Marcela Sán- games on different lane condi- national tournaments before but chez will represent El Salvador, tions I placed second. this is a very important one so it Payne Photo by Mikes Photo her home country, in the 2015 Q: What about this opportunity pushes me further on my bowling Pan American Games. The Pan most excites you? career. I have no doubt it will give The Mississippi Link Newswire The first team All SWAC selec- Berry led the SWAC in total Am Games are the world’s third A: I’m excited about the event me more experience and maturity Alcorn State University tight tion also helped lead the Braves tackles during his first two years largest international multi-sport in general. This is a really big tour- which I expect to sow in the JSU end Jordan Payne was selected to to the team’s first ever SWAC grabbing over 100, including a Games; they are only surpassed nament where I’ll (face) the top bowling family in the future. the 2015 STATS FCS All Ameri- football championship. SWAC-high 128 last season. in size and scope by the Olympic bowlers of all America, including Q: What does bowling 300 can Team. The 6-2 senior from Alabama State linebacker Hebert led the nation in all- Summer Games and the Asian bowlers who currently are partici- game during practice before such Racine, Wis. hauled in 25 catches Kourtney Berry and Prairie purpose yardage with 225.3 Games. pating in professional leagues. So an event do for your confidence? for 463 and five touchdowns and View A&M running back Johnta yards per game and finished sec- This year’s games are held in besides taking this challenge, it A: The 300 game was com- led all tight ends including Al- Hebert were among those select- ond in the SWAC in rushing with Toronto, Canada on July 10-26. is also an honor to be competing pletely unexpected but really sat- corn State in receiving last year. ed as well. 1,063 yards. The bowling portion will begin on against all these people. isfactory. I believe it is an achiev- July 22. Q: How do you plan on repre- ment every bowler is constantly Sánchez sat down with JSU- senting Jackson State while com- trying to reach. I don’t want to be TIGERS.com to discuss the up- peting? overconfident because I know that coming competition. A: Unfortunately I’m not al- was just a game but I showed my- Q: How does it feel to be se- lowed to use other (apparel) than self what I’m capable to do. lected to represent your country in the El Salvador’s official uniform Q: What do you hope to accom- the Pan Am Games? at a tournament of this magnitude plish during the Pan Am Games? A: It means the world to me. and formality. Everything will re- A: My main goal is to classify Being able to represent my coun- sume when people ask me about individually in the first 20 posi- try El Salvador in a tournament the changes I’ve had since I have tions. I’m really looking forward of this magnitude, puts a lot of improved a lot in the last year to win a medal in doubles with responsibility on me. But it is a re- thanks to the weekly practices and my teammate. Even though it’s a sponsibility that I’m proud to take. coach Boykins. really tough competition I believe Q: When did you first find out Q: What does such an accom- I have to set myself high goals in that you had been selected? plishment mean to you and the order to obtain the best results.

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Music awards Continued from page 1 PHOTOs BY Stephanie R. Jones Monday programs were held at David Curry accepted the Male Vocalist of the Year and the Marriott Hotel in downtown award for Best Engineered Re- performed a song from an up- Jackson. cording, presented to the Missis- coming album, among others. On the Gospel side: The Wil- sippi Mass Choir for the “Decla- Urban Mystic said it was a liams Brothers, Jackson South- ration of Dependence.” great experience to be honored. ernaires, Bishop Neal Roberson On the Soul/Blues side, award “It encourages me to keep doing and national recording artist winners were Compositionz as what I do and for keeping soul Paul Porter, who brought the the R&B group of the year and music alive,” he said. hall of more than 500 people to Faze 4 as the Pop Group of the The King Mose award went their feet with his signature song year. to Tommy Marshall. T Lewis of “Two Wings.” “Mr. Sipp” took home two WRBJ-FM 97.9 was named Ur- Roberson entertained the awards: National Male Vocalist ban Disc Jockey of the Year. crowd with a comic routine as of the Year and Blues Artist of Alexis Neely served as Jack- well as singing. the Year. son Miss Hospitality for the gos- Among performers were the Gary Champion was awarded pel event. group Virtue, comprised of Lou- best National Blues Artist of the Jackson Music Awards Inc. isiana born sisters Heather Mar- Year, while Ms. Jody was named is headed by Jesse Thompson, tin, Karima Kibble and Ebony National Female Vocalist of the president and founder, and Lee Holland. They said it was their Year. King, vice president. first award as a group. J.J. Thames was named local For a complete list of Mu- The Roy Wooten Award, Female Vocalist of the Year for sic Award winners go to http:// named for the Malaco Records the second year in a row. Male www.jmaainc.com/. affiliate, went to Keith Brown. Vocalist of the Year was Kerry Stephanie R. Jones can be Atlanta-based vocalist Porter Thomas. reached at srjones13@gmail. and Bishop Roberson headlined New Orleans-based Urban com or (601) 454-0372. the event. Mystic was named National ENTERTAINMENT

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In her “No Sleeep.” return, Shepherd will be among a After initial media atten- group of rotating co-hosts that will tion following its late June re- occupy the fifth seat on the panel of lease, interest sort of petered “The View.” According to an insid- out. “So far, it’s not selling on er, current plans call for Shepherd iTunes and isn’t getting much to co-host the show at least twice a radio play,” noted Friedman. week. “Janet is having the same The rotating co-host concept rep- problems as Mariah Carey, resents ABC’s attempt to breathe Jennifer Lopez and other older new life into the show. Others ex- singers who are trying to stay pected to fill the rotating co-host in the game and be relevant.” slot are fashion expert Stacy Lon- Shepherd “No Sleeep” has met with don, model Molly Sims and con- Jackson indifference at radio stations, servative actress Candace Cameron cried when she walked in the build- lace’s status on the show. While she according to Friedman. He top pop songs of 2015 overall. not like Janet Jackson herself Bure. ing,” a network source told Daily has emerged as a favorite among based Jackson’s “No Sleeep” To be fair, “No Sleeep” was is a hard sell. Everyone loves Shepherd’s tenure at “The View” Mail Online, adding that the quest viewers for her warm manner of stats on numbers from Media- pushed out quickly as a signal her. has been well-documented since to make Shepherd’s return official presenting conservative Republi- Base, which tracks airplay: that Janet’s new album is com- Meanwhile, Janet has an- she joined the show in 2007. After started as soon as the May 28 epi- can views, The Daily Mail noted “No Sleeep” is not keeping ing this fall. Maybe all it was nounced a second U.S. leg to seven seasons and an Emmy Award sode aired. that executives with “The View” anyone awake but a few ur- supposed to be was a loss lead- her Unbreakable world tour for Outstanding Talk Show Host, As for when ABC will start the prefer their conservative voice to ban stations. The single hasn’t er. The album is likely to have that will extend her first trek the 48-year-old comedienne left the rotating co-host era on “The View,” be in the mold of the show’s former crossed over into pop, and a lot of snappier stuff. And by in four years into 2016. show in August 2014 after contract all plans from the network call for polarizing co-host Elizabeth Has- hasn’t caught fire at R&B sta- then Janet will have been on After the first 39 dates, negotiations with ABC fell through. it to happen before the daytime TV selbeck. tions. This may be because it’s tour for a week, so audiences Jackson’s tour ends its first leg Shepherd eventually resurfaced series goes on hiatus the first week “Nicolle is a hit with viewers. extremely quiet for a summer will be more enthused. on November 12 in Honolulu. on “The View” on May 28 as her in August. She’s gone from being the least- song, and doesn’t have much This business of selling The singer will kick off 27 initial return on May 28 was given Shepherd’s pending return comes known of the new co-hosts, to a of a hook. It’s just sort of a “mature” artists - acts who we more Unbreakable shows two high marks from executives at after Rosie Perez’s announcement favorite of the audience members riff. loved in the their 20s and 30s months later with a January 12 ABC News. last week that she will be leaving and even the celebrity guests who The stations that are playing - is tough, tough, tough and show in Portland, Oregon. “Though the show was taped “The View” after the show’s 18th appear on the show,” said the site’s it are all in B markets. So far, frustrating for everyone. Like the first leg of the tour, in advance and Whoopi Goldberg season. Adding to that is news of source, who acknowledged that “No Sleeep” has had little luck Mariah Carey had a very fans who pre-order Jackson’s was out dealing with the death of Michelle Collins officially coming while Wallace has been praised in New York or Los Angeles, good album at DefJam and upcoming new album, her first her brother, everyone was blown on board “The View” as a full-time by Arsenio Hall and original “The where singles are broken. then a really good single in LP since 2008’s Discipline, away by how Sherri brought the en- co-host next season. View” co-host Joy Behar, ” ABC is On iTunes, “No Sleeep” “Infinity.” But the ground- will receive special access ergy of a live broadcast to the taped As things seem to be coming considering someone less compas- hasn’t cracked the top 150 swell is hard to find after the to the second leg’s presale, show. She had been so missed by together for “The View,” there re- sionate in their presentation like singles. 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Hinds County 2015 Qualifying Candidates Sheriff Henry D. Fuller(O) Tyrone L. Lewis (I) (D) Connie Little (D) Les Tannehill (I) Alstubblefield(I) Reginald Thompson (I) George S. Welch (D) Anthony P. Thomas (D) Bobby “Bobcat” Mcgowan (D) Charlette Stewart Oswalt(R) Eric Stringfellow (D) Victor P. Mason (D) Justice Court Judge District 1 Circuit Clerk Don Palmer (I) (D) Zack Wallace (D) Vikki Dillon-Mumforo (D) Justice Court Judge District 2 Ceoric Morgan (D) Ivory E Britton(I) (D) Tabitha Britton-Porter (D) Chancery Clerk Eddie Jean Carr (I) (D) Justice Court Judge District 3 Stephanie Mckenzie Foster (D) Frank L Sutton, Sr (I) (D)

Tax Assessor Justice Court Judge District 4 Charles E. Stokes (I) (D) Joanna Weathersby-Archie (D) Jimmy Morton (I) (R) Tax Collector Rodrigu&Z Johnson (D) Eddie J. Fair (I) (D) Santore’ D. Bracey (D) Justice Court Judge District 5 Pearlie Brown-Owens (I) (D) County Attorney Sherriflowers-Billups(I) (D) Constable District 1 Jerry Moore (I) (D) Supervisor District 1 Lee V. Young, Sr (D) Robert Graham (I)(D) Albert Wilson (D) Constable District 2 Vallenaj Greer(D) John Brown (I) (D) Leon Jones (I) Supervisor District 2 Eddie J. Robinson (D)(Withdrew) Darrel Mcquirter (I) (D) Alphonso Hunter (D) Constable District 3 David L. Archie (D) Lawrence Funchess (I) (D) Lonnie Gene Holmes, Jr (D) Supervisor District 3 Jason D. Wells (R) Peggy Hobson Calhoun (I) (D) Joe Coleman (D) Jeffery Stallworth (D) Silas Bolden (D) Constable District 4 Jon Lewis (I) (R) Supervisor District 4 Leon Seals (D) Tonygreer(I) (R) (Withdrew) Robert E Young (I) Vern D. Gavin (D) Lawrence Duncan (D) Mike Morgan (R) Teresa Mack (D) Constable District 5 Mike Maloonado (R) Bennie Buckner (I) (D) James “Lap” Baker (D) Coroner Supervisor District 5 Sharon Grisham-Stewart (I) (D) William Billy Halcomb (D) Henry Grigsby (D) Surveyor Robert E. BufkIns (D) Paul A. Greene Keith Cameron (D) 4B • the mississippi link July 16 - 22, 2015 www.mississippilink.com

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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI SUPPORTING A NEW MISSISSIPPI STATE FLAG.

WHEREAS, the state of Mississippi seceded from the union with slavery as the focal issue; and

WHEREAS, on January 26, 1861, a flag for the Sovereign Republic of Mis- sissippi was adopted; and

WHEREAS, legislation brought into existence the adoption of an official State flag that was approved on February 7, 1894 and remains representative of the state of Mississippi to this date; and

WHEREAS, the flag, in its present design, vehemently denotes a spirit of racial division, hatred and slavery ideology; and

WHEREAS, the state of Mississippi will be better served by a new flag design representing inclusion of all people - races, genders, ages, religions, socio-economic status.

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Jackson, Mississippi, hereby supports the design of a new Mississippi State flag. “Distractions” By Dr. Valerie Short By the way, none of the city where no action had been 2015 Democratic Candidate for Republicans who were called taken? Governor of Mississippi by name were in attendance If that is the route chosen You might at either session. Taking part to take, why does each entity be able to in this event were various 501 appear to need a separate ral- understand (c) 3 organizations (tradition- ly and own media time when my need to ally apolitical and nonparti- a planned unified one would pause at this san); religious affiliates; and seemingly make an even moment to some African American cur- more powerful statement? address a rent politicians, legislators, I thought of my own 10 distraction that has bothered candidates, and lawyers. year service to the USAF, my me much of this week. It all Reality for me quickly father’s 20 year service, my began on this past Monday, set in. I asked myself: what brother’s shorter stint, and June 29, 2015, when I at- was actually the purpose of that of most of my uncles on tended a press conference this rally? Was it to demand both sides of my family. and a rally that were held at the Mississippi state flag How could this group so the Mississippi state Capitol. be taken down, to slam the easily and conveniently just I had received a notice Democratic Party, or to uplift discount us and our service and I called to request to be a few Republicans and their to protect all of our freedoms, placed on the speaking roster words spoken in an election making us just as invisible as for both sessions in a show year with the primaries only the incumbent and the flag of support - for which I was a month away? does? granted. Like most of us, I Clarity of objectives had Now the opposing organi- was aware of the governor of seemed absent at this rally zations plan to hold their own South Carolina taking their until I heard a speaker make rallies in reaction to these; state flag down - an action a request to the incumbent and we are still no closer to in the wake of nine dead Af- Governor, (paraphrasing) removing the flag. And all of rican American residents of that we would work with this during an election year her state. him in any fashion in order where so much is at stake I heard about our own Afri- to achieve the bringing down with the next governor and set can American Mayor DuPree of the flag. There it was - the of legislators: (a Democrat) standing up action - an ‘ask’ to the Repub- Public education funding and taking the current Mis- lican incumbent. of resources to lead to excel- sissippi state flag down (ac- lence for over 90 percent of tion) in Hattiesburg as well as COMMENTARY Mississippi’s children; the three Republicans whose Access to quality health- words (no action) were spo- care for many of our working ken in favor of its removal I was flabbergasted beyond families, clinics, and hospi- from public places. measure to say the least. I tals, including veterans and Democrats as a whole were wondered why we are asking retirees; and slammed at the press confer- and not acting like Aunjanue Our shrinking economy ence for no one having stood Ellis had done, an action and aging infrastructure. up and the three Republicans step? And why are we asking The flag representing hu- were praised. The pastor gave when we have elections com- man hatred, rebellion to the the opening invocation for ing up in a month and in No- USA, and a past bygone era the rally on the Capitol steps vember, a time to harness the of Mississippi history is a which included lifting up power of the vote to remove symbol, a sign and symptom each of the three Republicans him and any others from of- of the many issues facing our by name. fice? state - a large one being con- Mind you, I was the only We have several qualified tainment. gubernatorial or lieutenant candidates to replace him no I can say with great reassur- governor candidate visibly matter the party to which you ance that if the current state present - at both sessions - belong. And ‘we’ have quali- flag is still flying when I be- and I am running on the Dem- fied credible African Ameri- come governor, then it will ocratic ticket. Of what I am cans running as Democrats, be removed and retired to the aware, several of our state’s of which I am one. only place where it can find fit Democrats are African Amer- I pondered: why had they in our 21st century Mississip- ican and vice versa - just as not simply supported Hat- pi, the archive and history mu- 2/3 of the gubernatorial can- tiesburg in its action? What a seums for all to be reminded didates and 1/2 of the lieuten- powerful statement it would of our past and what we have ant governor candidates in have made to the public and had to work to overcome. the Democratic Party. all current state leaders if all So let us not lose focus on There are no such candi- interested stakeholders like the prize, a drastic change in dates or counterparts in the the other Mississippi mayors our current state leadership to state Republican Party. (at least the many African not only address the flag but Query: do we as African American ones or those of the also our other most emergent Americans need to voice our Conference of Black Mayors) needs in order for all Missis- disdain for this flag in order would have taken their flags sippians to survive, progress, to be acknowledged? Appar- down in support and unity and to sustain our present and ently not, for the Mayor of with Hattiesburg. future and thus our beautiful Hattiesburg did just that and I kept asking myself: why state. was simply overlooked in didn’t they? What kept this Vote your voice and power favor of three Republicans. from happening, and instead come August 4 and Novem- My support lies with Mayor a rally lifting up somebody ber 3 this year - to reach Vic- DuPree. else was taking place in a tory!

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