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ACA enrollment Senator Kirksey Memorial surging, even though it ends Highway Dedication Ceremony

By Janice K. Neal-Vincent Dec. 15 Contributing Writer Clinton Boulevard North to Med- By Cash Michaels gar Evers Boulevard on I-220 was Contributing writer designated as Senator Henry J. Kirk- sey Memorial Highway at Kirk- The enrollment period to be covered by the sey Middle School (5677 Highland federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) began Drive) November 1. The celebratory Nov.1, and is scheduled to end Dec. 15, for those moment became possible because of hoping to qualify for health care coverage begin- the passing of House Bill 907 during ning January 1, 2018. the 2017 Session of the Mississippi The Trump Administration, which has made Legislature. The occasion marked no secret of its wish to “repeal and replace” notable contributions former Sena- President Barack Obama’s signature legislative tor Kirksey made for the good of hu- achievement, has done everything it can to force manity. The Kirksey family, platform the ACA to whither on the vine by cutting the en- guests, school offi cials and commu- rollment period from the previous three months, nity friends were in attendance. to just 45 days. And it has also cut the $100 mil- Dick Hall, chairman, Mississippi Karen Kirksey Zander (center) surrounded by offi cials and family of former Senator Kirksey. PHOTO BY JANICE K. NEAL-VINCENT lion Obama Administration budget to both ad- Transportation Commission, presided vertise the open enrollment period, and slashed and recalled serving in the Legisla- propriate way to honor him other than address. grant funding efforts for state and community ture with Kirksey. “We didn’t always naming Kirksey Middle School after “I was honored to work with for- Kirksey organizations across the nation that reach those agree but I can’t think of a more ap- him,” Hall said during his welcome mer Senator Kirksey in his offi ce Continued on page 3 in dire need of all that the ACA offers through education and mobilization, by an estimated 90 percent to just $10 million for the entire nation. COMMENTARY And yet, according to recent published re- Senator Harden Memorial ports, President Trump’s efforts to strangle the ACA to discourage participation are coming up short. In fact, based on available numbers, people are enrolling at a higher, faster pace than Highway Dedication Ceremony last year at this time, and there’s every reason to believe that pace will continue the closer Dec. 15 comes. By Janice K. Neal-Vincent While no offi cial numbers have been released Contributing Writer by the administration yet, The Washington Post Resulting from the Mississippi (citing sources) reports that, “More than 200,000 Legislature’s passing of House Bill Americans chose a plan on Nov. 1 (fi rst day of 907, an unveiling dedication ceremo- open enrollment). That’s more than double the ny was held at the State Capitol that number of consumers who signed up on the fi rst designated the Senator Alice Varnado day of enrollment last year. More than 1 million Harden Memorial Highway Wednes- people visited HeathCare.gov, the offi cial fed- day, November 1. The unveiling re- eral website, the offi cial said, which amounts vealed a segment of Interstate 220 in to roughly a 33 percent increase in traffi c com- Hinds County beginning at the inter- pared with 2016.” section of Interstate 220 and Interstate This doesn’t account for over a dozen states 20, north to Clinton Boulevard. that have their own health insurance exchanges. Referenced as a progressive and However, several states, like California, New stern leader throughout the occasion, York and Connecticut, all say they are seeing Harden was the fi rst African-Ameri- more signups over last year as well. can woman to serve in the Mississippi Indeed, those wishing to enroll should go to Senate while representing District 28 Harden family and guests unveiled the Senator Alice Varnado Harden Memorial Highway sign. PHOTO BY JANICE K. NEAL-VINCENT www.healthcare.gov to qualify for federal tax in Hinds County. Harden’s constituents gave their member that she was a warrior. She needed,” claimed Alyce Clarke, Dis- ACA opinions of her leadership abilities. worked hard and wanted to make sure trict 69 – Mississippi House of Rep- Harden Continued on page 3 “Alice was always letting us re- Washington Addition got what they resentatives. Continued on page 3 Arise, Shine: Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer

By Jackie Hampton was a ‘glorious experience,” said Malena Church gave the invocation and Eunice Publisher Dow, chair of the Baptist World Day of Smith of Mt. Helm read the scripture. The Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer for the Baptist State Convention Special greetings were extended by C. Prayer is an annual ‘experience’ which of Mississippi, Inc. Dow said women Edward Rhodes, pastor of Mt. Helm. He takes place world-wide each fi rst Mon- of all denominations all over the world welcomed everyone to the church and day in November. This year marks the share the same problems and have the thanked the many participants for being a 67th year anniversary. Prayer concerns same visions. Dow, speaking to women part of the service. Isiac Jackson Jr., pres- come from the different continental and men of various denominations, said, ident of the General Missionary Baptist unions, and involve diverse needs: spiri- “this is a world movement and we invite Convention of Mississippi, also brought tual strength, hope, physical health, polit- you to use this day and every day to pray greetings. Jackson said there is so much ical stability, safety, fi nancial welfare and for the needs of the world.” going on for which prayer is needed. “I various social justice issues. The theme Emma Hurly of Mt. Helm was the pre- am so glad that God has this mess in his for 2017 is “Arise and Shine through sider of the 11 a.m. spiritual event which hands so let us go to God in prayer for Transformation.” included scripture, hymns of praise, bible help,” he said. The event in Jackson was hosted by Mt. study and prayers. Ninety-six year old Helm Baptist Church November 6. “It Maudine Taylor of Progressive Baptist Mt. Helm Jackson Metropolitan Retired Community Chorale PHOTO BY JAY JOHNSON Continued on page 3

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2 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 9 - 15, 2017 www.mississippilink.com Velma Rosetta Sims Hardwick Theresa Ann Willis March 25, 1942 - November 1, 2017 May 4, 1948 - November 1, 2017

Velma Rosetta Sims Hardwick, 75, passed away “I’m overworked, underpaid but I’m November 1, 2017, at Merit Health-Central, Jackson, still pretty,” were the signature words of Miss., with family at her bedside. Theresa Ann Willis, who was born May She was born March 25, 1942 to Martha Slaughter 4, 1948 to the late Phillip and Pernola Sims and David Sims in Vicksburg, Miss. From the Sandifer Willis. She was the third of union of Martha and David Sims, Velma has two sur- nine children with one brother, Walter viving sisters and a brother: Thelma Sims Dukes (her Lee Willis Sr., preceding her in death. twin), Gladys Mae Sims Cross and Henry Price. Theresa accepted Christ during her Velma’s remaining siblings include McKinley early teenage years and was baptized Williams (deceased), Clara Delores Sims Smith (de- at College Hill M.B. Church. She was ceased) and Floyd Sims (deceased). educated in the Jackson Public School On her father’s side, Velma had three brothers – Al- system and after graduation traveled to bert Sims (deceased), Leroy Sims (deceased) and Fred Los Angeles, Calif. where she worked Sims (deceased) as well as two sisters Blanche Sims and attended Los Angeles City College. Williams (deceased) and Willie Bell Sims Woods (de- Inspired by her uncle and aunt, Henry ceased).Velma’s step-father was Shelly Price Sr. (de- and Julia Sandifer, to better herself, she ceased). pursued employment opportunities in Velma married Anderson “Andy” Hardwick, and Chicago. She was employed by Illinois this year, they celebrated 53 years of marriage. To- Bell where she excelled to a supervisory gether, she and Andy raised three children: Kevin position. Hardwick (m. Carol-Jean Parke Hardwick), Rene’ As fate would have it, the company Hardwick and June Hardwick. Grandchildren in- downsized and she was re-assigned to Theresa will also be fondly remem- clude: Janah Hardwick Hemphill (m. Lemarcus Ameritech Mobile. After this company bered by her brothers and sisters: Mag- Hemphill), Joi Hardwick and Jenae Hardwick (twins), dissolved, Theresa decided to move nolia Osborne (Emeryville Calif.); Justin Hefner, Jaela Hefner and Raha Maxwell. back home. Phillip Jr. (Dr. Darlene) of Rancho Great-grandchildren include: Ayden McCoy Hard- She was employed by the U.S. De- Pensaquito Calif.; Spencer Sr. (Ruthie) wick, Levi and Kiro Hemphill (twins), Jera Hemphill partment of Housing and Urban Devel- of Walls Miss.; Leroy and Willie both and Cali Samuels. opment (HUD). Once again employ- of Jackson, Miss.; Beverly (Eddie) of Velma is survived by numerous friends, many be- ment opportunities led her to move to Monroe La. and Tony (DeVicki) of loved nieces and nephews, as well as countless stu- in the public school systems of Bolivar, Hinds and Belleville, Ill., where she worked as a Grayson Ga. Theresa will be greatly dents over the years through her vocation in public and Rankin Counties, the Catholic Diocese of Jackson and project manager for HUD. Theresa re- missed by two nieces (Kristin and An- private education. Jackson Public Schools. tired from federal service in 2012. gela) and nephews (Darryl, Walter Jr., Velma will be remembered by close family and Velma was a member at Farish Street Baptist Church Theresa departed this life November Phillip III, James, Spencer Jr., Willie Jr., friends as “Dee Dee.” Her friends and students will in Jackson, Miss. 1, 2017 leaving one daughter, Jacquelyn Derek, Tony Jr., and Jon). One nephew, remember her as a teacher, mentor and champion for A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, P. Armstrong and three loving grand- Michael, preceded her in death. change. Velma enjoyed spending time in fellowship November 11, 11 a.m., at City Auditorium, 901 Mon- children: Jayla, Railyn and Charles (CJ) Her life was enriched by a multitude with family and friends, thrift shopping for bargains, roe Street, Vicksburg, Miss. Reverend Hickman John- with precious memories. One grand- of friends from her childhood, family, acquiring investment properties and making home son will offi ciate and Reverend Kevin Hardwick will daughter, Kylynn preceded her in death. church, schoolmates and co-workers. renovations. deliver the eulogy. She taught herself to create architectural designs Visitation is Friday, November 10 from 6 to 8 p.m., and read blueprints as a hobby. She led in selecting the Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home, 2102 Clay Street, GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS land, negotiating the sale price and served as general Vicksburg, MS 39183, 601-629-3500. AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: contractor for every detail from foundation to rooftop Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery (Vicks- of the family home in Bolton, Miss. burg). She was tremendously well read and served as li- Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home (Vicksburg) has www.mississippilink.com brarian, media specialist and in other leadership roles charge of the arrangements. www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 9 - 15, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3

Kirksey Harden Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 at the Masonic Temple. I was on the JPS Board analyst encouraged others to read for a better soci- Sollie Norwood, District 28 – Mississippi improving the world,” said Gentry. when the idea of Kirksey Middle School was con- ety. Further, “He worked tirelessly to create a level State Senate – told the crowd that he and Harden Civil Rights attorney Alvin O. Chambliss Jr., ceived,” noted Sollie B. Norwood, District 28 – feld of fairness for everybody.” served the community together “and she made it representative of the Jake Ayers Case via a long Mississippi State Senate. Following the ceremony, Kirksey Middle possible for me to receive an honor through the standing battle over support for Mississippi’s Jackson State University retired professor and School principal Quita Ware Breland comment- Senate.” historically black colleges and universities, re- Jackson Public Schools former board member ed, “We’re privileged to be in a facility like this. John Horhn, District 26 – Mississippi State marked, “When we did the Ayers Case, Alice Ivory Phillips referred to Kirksey as outstanding When we wear the Kirksey T-shirts, we want to be Senate – humorously injected that Harden knew took off two weeks. Had it not been for Alice and refected that, “Throughout his life he was good ambassadors in honor of his legacy. We work how to empower the legislature to act upon cru- Harden, we would not have been able to question concerned about educational opportunities, trying every day to honor and fulfll his legacy.” cial matters. “She was the second person I saw Ayers.” to make sure they were fair as “African Americans Kirksey, the fourth of eight children, was born in stop the legislature. She rounded up all the Wash- Harden’s spouse Dennis, and niece Tamarra G. at black colleges were shackled and did not realize Lee County, Miss. May 9, 1915 to Charles S. and ington Addition people to say ‘no’ [to a particular Butler Harden’s, expressed gratitude to all pres- their full potential.” Neddie Puller Kirksey. An honor graduate from issue].” ent. They further thanked those who shared their Carroll Rhodes, Esq. of Rhodes Law Firm in North Carolina Central University in economics Harden, a former teacher and president of the experiences about Harden. Hazlehurst, stated that he was fortunate to have and football scholarship recipient, he was elected Mississippi Association of Educators, fought re- Harden served 24 uninterrupted years in the Kirksey in his life. “We have more black offcials to the university’s Sports Hall of Fame. During the lentlessly for education causes. Following pro- Mississippi Legislature. During those years she in the state of Mississippi because of Kirksey. This early 1960’s, he became actively involved in the tests in 1985, the Democrat was a key fgure in was chair of the Education, Elections and Uni- is about right vs. wrong, not black and white. He Civil Rights Movement, working with the Law- infuencing lawmakers to approve teacher pay versities and Colleges Committees, the Mis- used his own voice to speak, he protested alone yers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and raises. sissippi Legislative Black Caucus and the Mis- and he always held a press conference. He ad- other state and local organizations. An advocate JSU professor Gisele Gentry stated that in sissippi Advisory Committee to the U.S. Civil vised young people to stand up for what is right, for black and poor people, Kirksey was one of the deference to Harden’s work, Jackson State Uni- Rights Commission and the Education Commit- although they may have had to stand alone,” said frst two black men to serve in the State Senate versity renamed The Community Service/Ser- tee of the Southern Legislative Conference. She Rhodes. since reconstruction. vice Learning Center The Alice Varnado Harden was a life-time member of the Jackson State Uni- Attorney John Walker Jr., Walker Group, PC, As an activist, Kirksey fled law suits to have the Center for Service and Community Engaged versity National Alumni Association as well as a recalled that Kirksey was a truth teller. “There’s State Congressional Districts re-drawn to make Learning in 2012. The center directs students to life-time member of the National Association for no other way to put it. He worked long hours lay- several signifcant changes possible: (1) a pre- improve the human condition through civic en- the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). ing the groundwork for redistricting. He was full dominantly black district; (2) the Mississippi State gagement. “Thus, the university is able to con- She was also an active member of Alpha Kappa of life and never shied away from controversy.” Legislature re-appointed so that black legislators tinue to expand its role in cultivating and sustain- Alpha Sorority (Beta Delta Omega), the National According to Stephen Gavin, senior case work- more than tripled; (3) blacks have become judges ing stronger communities to foster experiential Council of Negro Women, the Mary Church Ter- er, Offce of U.S. Congressman Bennie Thomp- at every level; (4) county supervisory districts re- learning, real-world problem solving, faculty and rell Literacy Club, Women’s Political Network, son, “He made a difference on the federal, state drawn, leading blacks being elected in every part student scholarship, awareness of diversity and NOBEL Women and the League of Women vot- and city levels.” of the state; (5) the City of Jackson changed from multicultural issues and social consciousness for ers. Civil Rights activist Hollis Watkins mentioned a commission to a mayor-council form of govern- that Kirksey ran for offce to educate his people. ment, enabling blacks to gain majority of the seats He then engaged the audience in the song, “Get on the local level; (6) dual registration for voting on Board” as a reminder of the activist’s contribu- eliminated, once a barrier to black citizens want- Mt. Helm tions. ing to vote; (7) and have a strict separation of pow- Continued from page 1 Kirksey’s daughter, Karin Kirksey Zander, gave ers in the case of the lieutenant governor. In all but closing remarks. She noted that the senator, jour- the last suit, Kirksey was successful. Thus, a great Greetings were also given by Mary Coleman nalist, cartographer, lithographer, photographer, change occurred in the political landscape impact- on behalf of the Women’s Department, General Tougaloo College instructor and demographics ing black representation. Missionary of the Baptist State Convention and Artherine Buckley, president of the Women’s Auxiliary, Jackson District of the Missionary Baptist Association, Inc. ACA The music was provided by the Jackson Met- ropolitan Retired Community Chorale and, ac- Continued from page 1 cording to attendees, the choir consisting of indi- subsidies to offset the rising cost of health insur- constituencies are properly informed about all viduals from all denominations was outstanding. ance premiums. Those subsidies, better known ACA deadlines and requirements. “Arise, Shine: When You Arise, He Trans- as APT (Advanced Premium Tax Subsidies), Some states are stepping up to cover the cost forms Lives” was the topic for the bible study Murlene T. Taylor, Maudine Taylor, Ruth P. Hobbs make monthly premiums more affordable for of open enrollment education too, like Califor- lead by Daisy Jenkins, dean of the Congress of most Americans who apply. nia, adding $5 million to its efforts. Christian Education. Jenkins shared, “everyone (Asia); Magdalene Wilkerson, New Virden Premiums on some health insurance plans can The question now is, though it’s clear that should live a transformed life. You should shine Grove M. B. Church (Caribbean); Mildred Kelly, be subsidized as low as $87 per month from a many Americans are ignoring Trump’s efforts to in a way that people can see your way of life.” College Hill M. B. Church (Europe); Doris Pow- high of $662, depending on the type of plan an kill the ACA, just how many of them are young After the service, accolades were extended ell, New Mt. Zion M. B. Church (Latin Ameri- applicant needs and signs up for. people? There is concern in the health care com- from the attendees to individuals that participat- ca); Carolyn White, Cade Chapel M. B. Church To make sure Trump’s efforts to squash the munity that most of the new signups are people ed in global prayer requests for the Seven Conti- (South West Pacifc) and Ruth P. Hobbs, United ACA signup period fails, several advocacy who are older and have affictions, versus young, nental Unions. These prayers were led by Aretta Christian Church (North America). groups across the nation, including the NNPA, healthy people who are needed in large numbers K. Smith, Good Hope M. B. Church (Africa); Hobbs is the 102-year old founder of the Met- have stepped forward, making sure that their in order for the ACA to work properly by design. Murlene Terry Taylor, Oak Grove M. B. Church ropolitan Retired Community Chorale. COMMUNITY

4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 9 - 15, 2017 www.mississippilink.com UMMC’s fi rst Norwood procedure patient happy, healthy The Mississippi Link Newswire Cayson Sanderford some- times gets in trouble at school for being active, and his parents couldn’t be happier. Having plenty of energy is a sign that Cayson’s heart is working well. Now a 6-year-old fi rst-grader from Mathiston, Cayson is the fi rst patient at UMMC to under- go one of the most complicated heart surgeries, known as the Norwood procedure. It is the fi rst of at least three surgeries to correct the congenital heart defect hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which occurs when the left side of the heart fails to develop correctly. At the time, Cayson was 10 days old. “Before any of this happened, I knew nothing about hypoplas- tic left heart syndrome,” said his mom, Stephanie Sander- ford. “I had no idea what the Norwood was. I had no idea he was the fi rst patient to have that surgery at Batson Children’s Hospital. I think it is good that we didn’t know at the time, be- Cayson Sanderford is the fi rst hypoplastic left heart syndrome patient to cause if we did, we might have have had all surgeries at Batson Children’s Hospital. The Sanderford family, from left, Stephanie, Cayson and Jason been in a tailspin.” In hypoplastic left heart syn- going invitro fertilization, were and was struggling to breathe. Sanderford remembered. “Dr. Cayson was born with a heart said. “They will need lifelong drome, the left side of the heart thrilled to become parents. A trip to the family’s local Aggarwal had come home from defect was a shock for them.” follow-up care to monitor their can’t effectively pump blood “The whole pregnancy, ev- emergency room turned into an the hospital at midnight and had He has since had other sur- health.” to the body, so the right side of erything looked great,” she ambulance ride to Batson Chil- gotten a call about Cayson. He geries – the Glenn procedure Since his surgeries, not much the heart must pump blood both said. dren’s Hospital. said that something told him to at 5 months, the Fontan at 18 slows Cayson down these days. to the lungs and to the rest of Cayson’s ashen color was the There, they met with Dr. Avi- get up out of bed and come to months and a fenestration clo- Cayson is “all boy,” Sander- the body. If left untreated, hy- fi rst sign of trouble, but that chal Aggarwal, assistant pro- the hospital to check it out then sure 10 days after the Fontan. ford said. “He played tee-ball poplastic left heart syndrome is was initially blamed on a long fessor of pediatric cardiology at rather than waiting until morn- He visits Aggarwal for follow- this summer and, before that, fatal. delivery, some 26 hours, and he UMMC. ing. We are so thankful he did up cardiac care. played buddy ball. He’s fi n- About one in every 100 ba- went home the next day. “I remember asking the doc- that!” “He is the best,” said Sander- ished kindergarten and would bies born has some form of Sanderford said she noticed tor what was happening, and he “I remember that night very ford. “We love him!” get in trouble because he congenital heart defect. Of shortly after taking her new- told me that his condition was well,” said Aggarwal. “Cay- Aggarwal feels the same way couldn’t stay still and would those, less than 5 percent are born son home from the hospi- as serious as it could get. We son’s parents were in tears, and about the Sanderfords. “You play too rough on the play- born with hypoplastic left heart tal that he was breathing heav- were scared and just shocked,” I had to tell them he’d need a get very attached to families ground, which is great for syndrome. ily. “At fi rst I thought I was just Sanderford said in a news story minimum of three surgeries because you go through these parents of a child born with a Cayson’s congenital heart de- being paranoid. I’ve never been about the Norwood surgery in to get to a normal set of vital surgeries together. You bond.” heart defect to hear. He keeps fect was missed in ultrasound a parent before,” she said. 2011. signs. They were thinking that Children born with hypo- up with everyone his age, and readings, Sanderford said. She Then, Cayson’s symptoms “He came in at 3 in the morn- the feeding problem was some- plastic left heart syndrome are his favorite thing to do is run and husband Jason, after under- grew worse. He wasn’t eating ing when we got to Batson,” thing like refl ux, so learning not cured by surgery, Aggarwal and race.” Alignment Jackson and JPS to Hill of Zion Missionary expose over 2000 ninth graders to career opportunities Baptist Church hosts party

The Mississippi Link Newswire real-world experiences through choosing a professional career Alignment Jackson and the creative interactive exhibits path. at Mississippi State Hospital Jackson Public School District that give students hands-on The Career Exploration Fair will host the 4th Annual Career knowledge about various career is designed to be a larger-than- Exploration Fair for high school choices. life exploration of Jackson’s Freshman Academy scholars Through this engagement, professional opportunities. Ev- Wednesday, November 15, at over 2000 ninth grade students ery booth has the ability to en- the Jackson Convention Com- will be exposed to careers in the gage students and move him/ plex located at 105 East Pasca- fi elds of health, fi nance, busi- her towards success. goula Street in downtown Jack- ness, education, automotive, For more information, con- son from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. engineering, and others so that tact Shantay Griffi th at 601- The Alignment Jackson Ca- they will gain knowledge to 965-1355 or Nikki McCelleis at reer Exploration Fair delivers make an informed decision in 601-965-1352.

The Mississippi Link Newswire holiday season. nity volunteers and leaders gather WHITFIELD – Volunteers “The outpouring of love and at the hospital dressed as Santa from Hill of Zion Missionary support from all of our volunteer and deliver gift bags to each and Baptist Church of Jackson, Miss., groups adds so much to the lives every patient and resident. shared their time and talent on of our patients and residents dur- MSH, a program of the Mis- Nov. 4 to bring food, fun and joy ing this joyous time. It is greatly sissippi Department of Mental to patients and residents at Mis- appreciated,” said Sheila Shows, Health, was founded in 1855 and sissippi State Hospital. volunteer services director for the helps the individuals it serves Hill of Zion Missionary Baptist hospital. achieve mental wellness by en- Church is one of more than 80 Festivities at MSH will cul- couraging hope, promoting safe- groups who will provide parties minate on Santa Day, Thursday, ty, and supporting recovery. The and activities to over 700 patients Dec. 21. An annual tradition, hospital is accredited by the Joint and residents at the hospital this Santa Day is a day when commu- Commission.

GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: www.mississippilink.com www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 9 - 15, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5 Rays of Hope in Mississippi exhibit presented at Smith Robertson, Nov. 16 Photographer extraordinaire Jay D. Johnson showcases a retrospective of historical events, places and fgures

Mississippi Link Newswire its bicentennial, it is critical to Where can you fnd celebri- showcase our state’s rich his- ties, literary legends, activists, tory and culture,” said John- policy makers, musicians, son. “This exhibit will not medical professionals and only display our diverse histo- even historical institutions ry, but will also foster positive all in one space? You can see discussions to empower and them at the inaugural exhibit inspire others to see ‘rays’ of of photographer extraordi- hope in our great state.” naire Jay D. Johnson. Be a “When I frst heard that Jay part of A Legacy Retrospec- would be presenting an exhibit tive of Jay D. Johnson: Rays of his work, I was overjoyed,” of Hope in Mississippi, pre- said Evers, civil rights icon sented by the JSD Foundation and widow of Medgar Evers. at the Smith Robertson Muse- “He is, indeed, a photogra- um and Cultural Center (528 Johnson pher extraordinaire. During Bloom Street). the 50th celebration honoring The opening ceremony will is, Myrlie Evers, every Afri- the life and legacy of my hus- take place Thursday, Novem- can-American mayor of the band, Medgar, Jay captured ber 16 at 5:30 p.m., and the City of Jackson, entertainer beautiful moments that will be exhibit will remain on display Patti LaBelle and faith-based shared and passed down for through January 31, 2018. leader Jerry Young. You will generations to come.” For more than 40 years, fnd images of these individu- Funding for Rays of Hope is Johnson has photographed als and many more featured provided by a grant from the people, places and scenes in this exhibit. Additionally, Mississippi Humanities Coun- throughout the state of Mis- Johnson takes us on a journey cil and the Greater Jackson sissippi and beyond, includ- through Mississippi by cap- Arts Council. ing President Barack Obama, turing some amazing events For more information, Congressman Bennie Thomp- and scenes. email [email protected] son, Congressman John Lew- “As Mississippi celebrates or call 601-366-8309.

MPB honors Mississippi Vietnam War veterans Nov. 9

Mississippi Link Newswire Those veterans are James Pfc. Milton L. Olive, III, of Young of Jackson, Charles Lexington, Miss., was the frst Brown of Hattiesburg, Rep. African American to receive Manly Barton of Moss Point, the Medal of Honor for in- Joseph Pierce of Ocean volvement in the Vietnam War. Springs, Rep. Elton “Mac” Mississippi Public Broadcast- Huddleston of Pontotoc and ing invites the public to honor Doyle Whitehead of Gloster. Olive and all Mississippi Viet- MPB’s Corey Hart is the nam veterans from 3-6 p.m. producer/director of Mississip- Nov. 9, during its Vietnam Re- pians in Vietnam: A Shared Ex- fections: Mississippi Stories perience. MPB’s Art McAlpin program at the MPB Audito- and Kathryn Rodenmeyer are rium, 3825 Ridgewood Road in associate producers. Jackson. The event marks the third On Oct. 22, 1965 Olive, 18, program MPB has hosted in sacrifced his life to save the 2017 to honor Mississippi Viet- lives of four soldiers in his nam War veterans. The frst platoon. Four veterans who was Sept. 1 in Ocean Springs. were in Olive’s platoon will The second event took place reunite and be panelists for Nov. 1 in Tupelo. the program’s panel discus- The Nov. 9 program is fnan- sion. They are William Yates cially assisted by the National of Mobile, Alabama; Robert Endowment for the Humanities Toporek of Audubon, Penn- through the Mississippi Hu- sylvania; Wayne Short of Car- manities Council. thage, North Carolina; and Mississippi Public Broad- Samuel Grimes of Enterprise, casting provides relevant in- Alabama. structional and public affairs The program will also in- programming to Mississippians clude a screening of MPB’s through its statewide television original documentary Missis- and radio network. MPB en- sippians in Vietnam: A Shared hances the work of educators, Experience. students, parents and learners Mississippi gospel icon of all ages by providing in- Melvin Williams will perform formative programming and songs and Sweet Potato Queen, educational resources. MPB’s author and philanthropist Jill locally-produced program- Conner Browne will serve ming focuses on the people, as emcee. Posting the Colors resources and attractions that will be Murrah High School’s refect Mississippi’s unique JROTC. The MPB Foundation culture and diverse heritage. will host a reception following Children’s television programs the program. constitute a major portion The event is free and open to of the daytime and weekend the public but registration is re- morning schedules. MPB pro- quired. Go to EventBrite online vides a valuable resource to to register. Mississippians in disseminat- More than 58,000 Ameri- ing information as part of the cans died fghting in Vietnam, state’s emergency prepared- including more than 600 Mis- ness and response system. sissippians. The MPB docu- Since 1970, MPB has won mentary Mississippians in over 350 national, regional and Vietnam: A Shared Experience statewide awards, including features six Mississippi Viet- Emmy®, Edward R. Murrow nam veterans who tell what it and Parents’ Choice® Awards. was really like fghting in one For more information, visit of America’s most controver- http://www.mpbonline.org/ sial wars. vietnam/ 6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 9 - 15, 2017 www.mississippilink.com Message JPS alumni recognized for from Interim Superintendent longtime business partnership Mississippi Link Newswire est Hill High Schools. He was also Partners in Education recently instrumental in JPS serving as the Freddrick Murray recognized Steven James, of the host agency for a recent statewide JPS Interim Superintendent Allstate Insurance Agency, for his Promise Club training workshop. We are so apprecia- unwavering support of Jackson Most recently, James assisted tive of Gov. Phil Bryant, Public Schools at its October 17 Partners in Education in acquiring Mayor Chokwe Lumum- board meeting. Allstate Insurance a $6,000 grant from the Allstate ba, the W.K. Kellogg was the fi rst organization to adopt Foundation, in partnership with Foundation and the a school, namely Provine High local Allstate agents. This grant community for pulling School. provided back-to-school supplies this coalition together to James, who is a 1991 Mur- to JPS teachers. He has pledged make transformational rah High School graduate, con- ongoing support to this initiative, changes at Jackson Pub- tinues his support of Provine in with a goal of increasing the grant lic Schools. many ways. He is the liaison for to $10,000 for the 2018-19 school We have already Provine’s Promise Club which pro- year. implemented a lot of Murray vides training to student leaders to James says he has built his busi- changes. We are working execute youth safety campaigns on ness on community service, host- on the Corrective Action campus. In addition to Provine, this ing over 70 community events each Plan. Everyone is committed to improving education initiative provided start-up funding year, predominantly in the Jackson for the district’s children. for chapters at Wingfi eld and For- area. Board members of the Jackson Public School Board of Trustees have all willingly resigned from their posi- tions. I will continue to serve as interim superintendent and am excited about the transformation the district is em- Academy of Agriculture scholars at barking upon. I look forward to working with the new board and remain committed to making the necessary improvements to achieve academic success. Again, we are committed and dedicated to this effort. We are Wingfi eld showcase their agriculture skills humbled and grateful for this wonderful opportunity. Mississippi Link Newswire After the conference, students Wingfi eld High School scholars led a guided tour of the Wingfi eld are getting hands on experience in garden. During the tour, scholars farming and produce. They partici- shared the steps in their growing JPS Veterans pated in a Farm to Cafeteria con- process, demonstrated how they ference October 12, at the Jackson cared for the plants in the garden State University E-center. daily, and their plans for the pro- Day programs Academy scholars and their in- duction of various products using structor collaborated with commu- the produce they harvest. nity and regional agriculture pro- The produce from the garden Mississippi Link Newswire fessionals to share the knowledge is also made available to the stu- and experience they gained grow- dents, staff and community of All seven JPS high schools will host programs No- ing the Wingfi eld Academy garden. Wingfi eld High School. vember 7–10, 2017, in observance of Veterans Day. Veterans Day programs are held to honor the veter- ans who have served and those who are currently serv- ing in the U.S. Armed Forces. These events also raise students’ awareness of the sacrifi ces they have made to enable us all to enjoy our current lifestyles. Veterans, Provine Rams win the junior along with their families, parents and community mem- bers, are invited to attend. Dates, times and locations for each high school pro- gram are provided below: varsity football championship Tuesday, November 7, 10:15 a.m., Murrah High School, 1400 Murrah Drive. Tuesday, November 7, 2 p.m., Lanier High School, 833 West Maple Street. Wednesday, November 8, 10:15 a.m., Wingfi eld High School, 1985 Scanlon Drive. Thursday, November 9, 10:30 a.m., Forest Hill High School, 2607 Raymond Road. Thursday, November 9, 10:30 a.m., Jim Hill High School, 2185 Coach Fred Harris Street. Friday, November 10, 10:20 a.m., Provine High School, 2400 Robinson Street. Friday, November 10, 10:30 a.m., Callaway High School, 601 Beasley Road. Mississippi Link Newswire Chargers October 23 at Newell Field by a of 5-1. Veterans Day is celebrated annually November 11. Congratulations to the Provine Rams JV score of 28-0. The Provine JV head coach is The Chargers finished the season with a football team on winning the 2017 JPS cham- Willie Swinney. 4-1 record. The Callaway JV head coach is pionship. The Rams defeated the Callaway The Rams finished the season with a record Benjamin Hart.

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www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 9 - 15, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 Final enrollment data Administrator Powell is JSU’s new associate VP supports Alcorn’s enhanced for Student Affairs The Mississippi Link Newswire recruiting efforts Susan E. Powell, a native of Halls- boro, North Carolina, has served The Mississippi Link Newswire in higher education for more than Alcorn State University is 25 years and is currently associate steadily growing into a heav- vice president for Student Affairs at ily sought after university Jackson State University. among students worldwide Formerly, she was dean of students and the university is taking at Lincoln University in Pennsylva- notice. nia, where she secured more than Final enrollment fi gures $5 million in grants. While there, reported to governing bod- she was director of Upward Bound ies in October point to strong and was an adjunct professor for its growth during the fall 2017 First-Year Experience program and semester. Alcorn tallied an academic adviser. 3,669 total full-time under- Her passion and dedication to graduates and graduates – a student affairs have aided her plat- Powell 7 percent increase over 2016. form at conferences and workshops Additionally, Alcorn’s fresh- throughout the country. Her topics versity in Delaware; her Master in man class remains the largest have included “Teamwork,” “De- nonprofi t administration from West in history with 1,282 stu- veloping the Leader in You,” “Men- Chester University in Pennsylvania; dents. that included visits to a num- students. When asked why Brandon Thomas, a Jack- torship,” “Dress for Success” and and her Bachelor of Science in busi- The size of the 2017 fresh- ber of targeted high schools they chose Alcorn and how son, Mississippi native, has “Preparing for a Successful College ness administration from Fayette- man class increased by 39 across Mississippi. they envision their matricu- been coming to the campus Career.” ville State University. percent over fall 2016 and Rankins said, “The up- lation at the university, cur- with his mother most of his Powell received her Doctorate of She holds a teacher certifi cation the academic prowess of the dated, strong enrollment data rent students offered their life. He’s proud to carry on Education in higher leadership and from Barton College in Wilson, class also increased. Stu- for Alcorn is the result of a personal testimonials. the family legacy of attend- innovation from Wilmington Uni- North Carolina. dents in the fall 2017 class lot of hard work provided Cameron Carr, a California ing the Alcorn. with an ACT range of 24-27 by a lot of people across the native, was eager to attend a “My mother and my un- increased by 82 percent and campus.” He said he is espe- historically black college or cle attended Alcorn, so that students with a 28 and above cially pleased with the role university (HBCU), so she makes me a second genera- increased by 200 percent, the spring 2017 recruitment made Alcorn her choice. She tion Alcornite,” said Bran- Alcorn receives nearly when compared to fall 2016. tour contributed to the num- said that she loves the uni- don. “My mom has been Alcorn President Alfred bers and added, “We look versity’s environment and bringing me to campus since Rankins, attributes the high- forward to continuing ini- the opportunity to mature I was a child, so I live and $2.5M grant through U.S. er enrollment and academic tiatives like the recruitment into adulthood on her own. breathe Alcorn. There are data to a number of factors tour and others to grow our “I really wanted to attend so many opportunities out including an affordable tu- enrollment and strengthen an HBCU,” said Carr. “I love here for me as a freshman. Department of Education ition structure, competitive the Alcorn brand as a pre- it here. For me, attending Alcorn has multiple clubs scholarships and an inten- mier HBCU of choice.” school in Mississippi is bet- and organizations for us to sive recruitment effort he led Evidence of the impacts of ter than being in my home- join so that we can be active along with university admin- a university’s recruiting ef- town because I get to grow in positive activities around istrators and admissions staff forts is best derived from its and mature on my own.” campus.” Hinds CC honors 12 employees with the Hinds Heroes award

The Mississippi Link Newswire tional equipment acquisition, pur- Alcorn State University is among chase of educational materials and 18 eligible Historically Black Col- telecommunications program mate- leges and Universities to receive rials,” said Lee. funding from the U.S. Department Lee said the grant is the key to of Education over a six-year period enhancing the university and prepar- The Mississippi Link Newswire director of Library Services public speaking skills and terials, banners/displays and to improve graduate education op- ing students to be top STEM profes- RAYMOND – Hinds and Archives on the Utica ability to research, organize web graphics. Rousselle has portunities at the master’s level in sionals. “The funding will certainly Community College named Campus. She also serves as and express a concept in a been at Hinds for 17 years. science, technology, engineering assist Alcorn’s academic efforts to the fall 2017 group of honor- the Utica Campus Title IX way that is meaningful and Wade Thornhill III of and mathematics (STEM). improve institutional student out- ees in the Hinds Heroes em- deputy coordinator. She is memorable to their audience. Clinton, printing coordina- The U.S. Department of Educa- comes and increase a strong pipeline ployee recognition program the co-adviser to the Student She has been at Hinds for 10 tor in Community Relations tion announced the recipients of the of graduates well versed in science, in November. Government Association, years. on the Raymond Campus. renewed Historically Black Colleg- technology, computer science and Hinds Heroes are chosen co-adviser to the Culinary Stephen Murphy of Bran- His duties include graphic es and Universities Master’s Grant mathematics and nursing.” because they represent the Arts Club and co-directs the don, construction instructor, design, such as the Hindsight (HBCU-M) program for 2017 in the The HBCU-M program is de- college well, provide excep- National Endowment for the Rankin Campus. He teaches alumni magazine, shooting amount of $7,500,000. Alcorn will signed to strengthen Historically tional customer service to Humanities Holtzclaw Insti- in the high school carpen- and editing video and coordi- receive $2,499,996 from 2017-2023, Black Colleges and Universities’ ac- customers and consistently tute Grant. She has been at try program and has been at nating with print vendors for to help better serve students through ademic infrastructure, academic re- promote the Hinds mission Hinds for 24 years. Hinds for six years. college print needs. Thorn- various programs and services. sources, fi nancial management and of service. Hinds Heroes re- Dana Harpole of Vicks- Bridgett Oakes of Ray- hill, known as Tre’, has been Six master’s degree programs at endowment-building capacity. ceive a lapel pin, a token of burg, custodian on the Vicks- mond, district coordinator at Hinds for 19 years. Alcorn have been selected to par- Funds may be used for the pur- appreciation and one free burg-Warren Campus. She of Developmental Educa- Stephen Wedding of Ray- ticipate in the grant to strengthen chase, rental or lease of scientifi c day off work. cleans and maintains the An- tion. Her offi ce is at the Ray- mond, philosophy instructor graduate STEM opportunities for or laboratory equipment. Also sup- In alphabetical order, this nex and Nursing building on mond Campus. Her duties on the Raymond Campus. underserved, underrepresented and ported are the construction, mainte- semester’s honorees include: the Vicksburg-Warren Cam- include tracking the success He teaches a variety of his- low-income students: Department nance, renovation and improvement Lindsey George of Ray- pus. She has been at Hinds of developmental students, tory and philosophy courses. of Agriculture, Department of Ap- of instruction facilities. mond, administrative as- for 9 ½ years. overseeing the district De- He is also the faculty chair plied Science and Technology, De- Funds support faculty exchanges sistant for Career-Technical Leslie Moak of Raymond, velopmental Education of the Student Conduct com- partment of Biological Sciences, and the development of academic Education on the Raymond administrative assistant for department and setting up mittee and is on the New Biotechnology, Mathematics and instruction in disciplines in which Campus. She performs a va- Athletics and the Health, study labs for developmental Faculty Orientation Commit- Computer Science, and Graduate black Americans are underrepre- riety of duties that help the Physical Education and students and student athletes. tee. He has been at Hinds for Nursing. sented. Projects may support the department run smoothly. Recreation departments on She has been at Hinds for six 16 years. Donzell Lee, provost and grant purchase of library materials as well She has been at Hinds for the Raymond Campus. Her years. Martha Young of Ray- manager for the HBCU-M Grant, as tutoring, counseling and student seven years. duties include overseeing Mary Rousselle of Jack- mond, vet tech for Veterinary looks forward to watching the prog- service programs. Jacqueline German of and coordinating day-to-day son, graphic designer in the Technology on the Raymond ress of the selected programs. More than 20 percent of African- Brookhaven, fi nance offi cer activities. She has been at Community Relations de- Campus. She is an instructor “We are pleased that the Alcorn American college graduates receive in the business offi ce on the Hinds for eight years. partment on the Raymond in the clinical lab and helps STEM programs selected to par- their degree from an HBCU, and the Utica Campus. She handles Kindalin Moses of Ed- Campus. Her job duties in- with medical math. She also ticipate in this grant will implement schools are credited with producing all fi nancial matters for the wards, speech instructor at clude design and layout of helps with day-to-day opera- projects and activities to support an impressive proportion of STEM Utica Campus. She has been Jackson Campus-Academic/ college print publications tions of clinic and client rela- student services, tuition assistance, degrees earned by African Ameri- at Hinds for 23 years. Technical Center. She works including the On Campus tions. She has been at Hinds educational infrastructure improve- cans, including 31 percent of biolog- Jean Greene of Utica, to provide her students with newsletter, promotional ma- for 11 years. ments, research, innovation, educa- ical science and math degrees. EDUCATION

8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 9 - 15, 2017 www.mississippilink.com Hinds CC partnership with Clinton Public School District Key Communicator industry plays key role in state’s 2017-18 Teachers of the Year fi rst apprenticeship registry Congratulations to the 2017-18 Teachers of the Year. Each school in CPSD selects a building winner, and the district Teacher of the Year will be chosen in early December. School winners are:

Clinton Park - Kyla Greer

Northside - Emily Cadle

Eastside - Jana Chao

Lovett - Wendy Kane

Clinton Junior High - Jason Woodcock

Sumner Hill Junior High - Thomas Tunberg

Clinton High School - Heather McKinion

The Mississippi Link Newswire CHS Career Complex - Kelsi Antrim Empire Truck Sales and Stribling Equipment, who Clinton Alternative - Brianna McAlister partner with Hinds Commu- nity College on the Diesel Go Arrows! Equipment Technology Acad- emy in Richland, have signed an agreement with the college to become the fi rst businesses DOVE Award to participate in the Mississip- pi Apprenticeship Program. The program aims to devel- op new and diverse sponsors for registered apprenticeship and expand the state’s capac- ity to support them. MAP, an initiative led by Gov. Phil Bryant’s offi ce, the Mississippi Community College Board in partnership with community colleges and Board. partnership between Empire pathway allows students to their partners in business, in- “It’s been a great partner- Truck Sales, Stribling Equip- earn technical and career cer- dustry and other sectors, the ship with Hinds and you see ment and Hinds Community tifi cates with a chance to earn Mississippi Department of a number of the students here College will allow individu- a full Associate of Applied Employment Security and the today as evidence of the sup- als at these two businesses Science degree. Once in the Mississippi Development Au- port they’re receiving from to learn real-world job skills fi eld, diesel technicians can thority, will provide resources those two companies,” Muse necessary for them to be suc- work their way up to certifi - to industries across the state said during a brief program cessful employees,” Bryant cations that pay up to $73,000 to support employee on-the- before the signing. He also said. annually. job training. noted the experienced assis- The trucking industry, spe- “As a workforce strategy, Principals in the effort tance, scholarships and up-to- cifi cally the fi eld of modern- with on-the-job training ex- signed the agreement Oct. 31 date equipment available to day diesel mechanic work, perience, the apprentice has at the Hinds Diesel Equip- students in the program. was an appropriate backdrop the opportunity to earn and ment Technology Academy Bryant credited the Legis- for the signing ceremony. learn,” Mayfi eld said. “And Congratulations to Sumner Hill Junior High School in Richland. They included lature for allocating about $50 Bryant’s father was a diesel they also make connections bookkeeper Beth Westover, recipient of the Dedication Hinds President Clyde Muse, million for workforce train- mechanic and worked at Em- in the workplace.” of Our Valued Employees – or DOVE – customer ser- Jerry Swanson, president ing programs and the U.S. pire during his professional “Everybody here is a stake- vice award for the month of October. Westover received of Empire Truck Sales and Department of Labor for be- career. holder in this adventure,” multiple nominations based on her positive attitude, Stribling Equipment, Wood- ing a valuable partner for the The host facility for the Swanson said, crediting work ethic and providing excellent customer service. row Middleton, state director MAP, specifying a “unifi ed ceremony is a state-of-the-art Chad Stocks, vice president She will be recognized at the November school board for the U.S. Department of and cooperative federalism” complex where students train of Workforce Development meeting and presented with gifts from Playtime Enter- Labor Offi ce of Apprentice- between the state and the fed- on the latest technology in the at Hinds, for his role in help- tainment, Cock Of The Walk and Chick-fi l-A. ship and Andrea Mayfi eld, eral Cabinet department. ever-evolving fi eld of diesel ing turn the college’s already executive director of the Mis- “The Mississippi Appren- mechanics. vibrant partnership into Tues- sissippi Community College ticeship Program and the The accelerated career day’s event. Mississippi Valley State University wins 2017 Soul Bowl Blood Drive

MBS Delta Marketing representative Dawn Woods (center) pres- Pictured, from left, are Dameon Shaw, MVSU interim vice president of university advancement; Rebecca Spence of Regions Bank; Nykeia Washing- ents, from left, MVSU Vice President for Student Affairs Jacque- ton, president of the Zeta Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc.; scholarship winner Raven Lomax of Southaven, Miss; and Dawn Woods, MBS Delta line Gibson and President Jerryl Briggs with the 2017 Soul Bowl Marketing representative. trophy. NATIONAL

www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 9 - 15, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 Texans owner NNPA president joins civil McNair’s “inmates” rights leaders and U.S. comment sparks outrage By Jeffrey Boney mayors for historic meeting country, and neither should his disparaging Houston Forward Times/NNPA Member word choice to describe the many NFL play- By Stacy M. Brown harm,” de Blasio said. “But, it’s the Black players in the Na- ers and athletes who have chosen to exercise NNPA Newswire Contributor kind of thing that often gets over- tional Football League have their First Amendment right to protest and During a recent meeting in New looked and major decisions are been described as ungrate- use their high-profi le platform to do so. Mc- York City, the National Newspa- made about power and money and ful, thugs, sons of b***hes Nair and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones per Publishers Association (NNPA) the difference can be billions of dol- and inmates by talking are front and center using their ‘warden-like’ joined the National Urban League, lars.” heads on sports radio, the approach to treat NFL players like inmates the National Action Network and a The group will push the Trump commander-in-chief and in prison. group of mayors from around the Administration on ensuring an ac- most recently at least one NFL owner. In late October, Duane Brown, one of the country for a results-driven, inclu- curate Census count, de Blasio and Some current and former NFL players, best left tackles (or ‘inmates’ in the game), sive economic and civil rights pol- Morial both promised. including the exiled Colin Kaepernick, have was traded from the Texans to the Seahawks, icy planning session. “This was a historic gathering to decided to use their high-profi le platforms after he reported that McNair had made sev- “The NNPA is fi nally being rec- bring leaders together to confront to protest racism, systematic oppression and eral racially-insensitive comments prior to ognized as both a national trade the challenges that we face, as a police brutality in this country and some his ‘inmates’ reference. Brown, who had association of African-American nation, and to look for shared solu- people, including the President of the United just ended his six-game holdout, said that owned newspapers and a national tions,” Morial said. States, just can’t handle it. after Barack Obama was elected president civil rights organization,” said The tax plan passed by the House Following Houston Texans owner Bob in 2008, McNair told Texans players that he NNPA President and CEO Benja- paving the way for an unprecedent- McNair’s controversial analogy, describ- wasn’t excited about it and expressed that min F. Chavis Jr. “The First Amend- ed tax code reform is as trouble- ing NFL players as ‘inmates,’ a number of since he started protesting during the nation- ment is a civil right and the NNPA is some as it is damaging to working, Houston Texans football players completely al anthem since last season, McNair had not leading this dual charge across the middle-class and poor Americans, rejected, both his written and face-to-face had anything to say to him. It is no surprise Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., recently nation.” he said. apologies. he was traded away (or transferred to a dif- met with civil rights leaders and U.S. Chavis received an invitation to “The tax plan is lopsided,” Morial McNair, who is now being described by ferent prison unit). mayors to discuss unifying around na- the meeting from New York City said. “We will resist and work for a many in the community as ‘Warden Mc- Based on the explosive comments made tional issues. Mayor Bill de Blasio to participate better plan. Also, we will not shirk Nair,’ created a major controversy within the by McNair at the NFL meetings several in the conference held at the his- inequities that now exist in America. our responsibility and, as far as the league, as well as across the country, after it weeks ago, coupled with his failure to ad- toric Gracie Mansion. The theme of “Today, too many American fami- 2020 Census, I want to join Mayor was revealed in a story released by ESPN the dress the key issues surrounding the true the conference was “Finding Unity lies are unable to reach their full po- de Blasio in saying that we want to Magazine’s Seth Wickersham and Don Van nature and purpose of the original protests Through Local Leadership: A Con- tential and are losing faith, because ensure that the 2020 Census is ac- Natta Jr., that McNair had made the shock- led by Kaepernick, it is strongly believed by vening of Mayors and Civil Rights of the divisive political climate and curate.” ing ‘inmate’ reference several weeks ago in many in the community that McNair may be Leaders.” the inability of the federal govern- “Bigotry, hate and racially moti- a meeting with 10 other NFL owners and completely disinterested in actually address- New Orleans Mayor Mitch ment to advance smart policy solu- vated violence is un-American and 13 current players. It was during that same ing the issues of racism, systematic oppres- Landrieu, who serves as president tions…leadership at the local level unacceptable for our nation,” said meeting, where other NFL owners had ex- sion and police brutality in this country. of the United States Conference of is more important than ever before,” Morial. “We want to build for our pressed their views and thoughts about the During a community forum held at The Mayors, joined de Blasio, Balti- the groups said in the statement. community and we have commit- business concerns surrounding the anthem Community of Faith Church, the Houston more’s Mayor Catherine Pugh, Lou- Together, the parties vowed to ted to reconvene this conference in protests, that McNair boldly said, “We can’t chapter of the NAACP, along with many isville’s Mayor Greg Fischer and come together to chart the course January and bring the mayors and have the inmates running the prison.” other community leaders, pastors and elect- other mayors at the daylong confer- for the country’s future and ensure civil rights leaders back together It was only after the owners fi nished shar- ed offi cials, convened a meeting to condemn ence in the Big Apple. prosperity for all Americans. to further our conversation and to ing their thoughts on the issue that former the ‘inmate’ statement made by McNair, as National Action Network founder “The meeting counted as the be- work on more specifi c policies and NFL player and current NFL executive Troy well as discuss the oppression taking place Rev. Al Sharpton, National Urban ginning of a very powerful relation- agendas.” Vincent stood up and adamantly expressed across America and a path forward. League President Marc Morial and ship between America’s mayors and The NNPA was pleased to have how offended he was by McNair’s character A group of community leaders that in- U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., Presi- the civil rights community,” de Bla- been present and to participate in assassination of and reference to NFL play- cluded NAACP President James Douglas, dent Ronald Busby also attended sio said. the historic gathering, Chavis said, ers as ‘inmates.’ NAACP National Board Member Howard the meeting. De Blasio continued, “We are as he thanked de Blasio, Morial and According to Wickersham and Van Natta, Jefferson, NAACP President and CEO Der- “The purpose of the meeting was ready to work in common cause to Landrieu for gathering some of the Vincent told McNair and the other owners rick Johnson and Congresswoman Sheila to develop a national agenda and address the issues and the reality is nation’s leading mayors and civil that in all his years of playing football in the Jackson Lee (who both called in by tele- strategy to improve the quality of that we understand that we have to rights leaders. NFL, he had “been called every name in the phone), Congressman Al Green, Harris life of people in U.S. cities repre- speak with one voice if we are going “The meeting was very substan- book, including the n-word, but never felt County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, State sented by the United States Confer- to have an impact, especially with tive and productive,” Chavis said. like an ‘inmate.’” It was also reported that Rep. Ron Reynolds and Pastor E.A. Deckard ence of Mayors and to fi nd unity on what’s going on nationally.” “We addressed the vital issues fac- McNair later pulled Vincent aside to apolo- demanded that the Houston Sports Authority national issues of mutual concern by The New York City mayor noted ing America’s cities and we all com- gize and tried to explain to him that he didn’t rescind a vote to erect a statue at NRG Sta- all of the attendees,” Chavis said. that one of the immediate issues the mitted to establishing an ongoing mean what he said in a literal sense, but the dium in honor of McNair. In a joint statement issued by the group will tackle is the 2020 Cen- strategic alliance to work coopera- damage had already been done. One of the oddest appearances at the fo- National Urban League and U.S. sus, which he said is of utmost im- tively together to provide inclusive The Texans, who were only a few days rum took place when City Councilman Jack Conference of Mayors, the groups portance. solutions to ensure freedom, justice, away from playing a road game against the Christie delivered some prepared remarks said they believe in the power of “You think something as in- equality and equity for all people Seattle Seahawks at the time the ‘inmate’ from a statement that he had written prior their collective voices to address the nocuous as the Census can do little who live in the United States.” reference was reported, found themselves to the event. Christie began his remarks by in crisis mode as an organization, as many emphasizing that he did not personally know Texans players planned to walk out of prac- McNair and that McNair did not personally tice that Friday. Texans head coach Bill know him, but that he felt he could speak to O’Brien and general manager Rick Smith McNair’s character, because he had done Black students in the nation’s quickly convened a team meeting to talk the his research on McNair and found him to players out of leaving practice. The meeting be a man of character and goodwill. After was somewhat effective, as nearly everyone invoking Dr. King’s quote to describe how capital deserve better chose to stay, with the exception of a few the community should look at McNair’s Texans players, such as franchise wide re- character versus his uttered words, Christie By Lynette Monroe alize the needs of its majority black reaffi rm their commitment to ex- ceiver DeAndre Hopkins and rookie running also attempted to justify McNair’s ‘inmate’ Program Assistant, residents. panding college and career support NNPA ESSA Media Campaign back D’Onta Freeman, who still refused to statement by alleging that McNair may have According to District of Columbia for students, especially black stu- practice and chose to leave in protest. ‘misspoke’ as a result of chemotherapy treat- In my role as the Public Schools (DCPS), 71 percent dents. In an attempt to protect his brand, and ments and mind-altering drugs. Christie also program assistant of their student population is black At a recent town hall meeting try and quiet the issue, McNair quickly is- offered to serve as an intermediary between for the National and 70 percent of the entire student hosted by the National Newspaper sued what many have considered a watered- the community and McNair – the person he Newspaper Publish- population qualifi es for free or re- Publishers Association in Atlanta, down apology via a written statement from claims to not know at all – by having the ers Association’s duced lunch. Ga., Vickie B. Turner, a school board the Texans’ PR department, saying, “I regret community provide McNair with the list of (NNPA) Every Stu- In August, DCPS released the lat- member for District 5 in the DeKalb that I used that expression. I never meant to things the community leaders are requesting dent Succeeds Act est scores for tests under the Partner- County School District, encouraged offend anyone and I was not referring to our from him to make this go away. (ESSA) Public Awareness Cam- ship for Assessment of Readiness participants to reach out to parents, players. I used a fi gure of speech that was Christie’s odd appearance only raised paign, I closely followed the pro- for College and Career (PARCC). who were not present at the town hall never intended to be taken literally. I would more questions. posal process for the District of Co- Black students showed the smallest and who are not engaged, declaring never characterize our players or our league If Christie doesn’t know McNair, then lumbia’s ESSA plan. I have to admit, improvements with a 4.8 percent in- “we are preaching to the choir.” that way and I apologize to anyone who was how can he propose to speak about his char- I was disappointed by the fi nal ver- crease in English Language Arts pro- Nevertheless, we all share a re- offended by it.” acter and the intent of his heart? Does Chris- sion of the plan submitted to the U.S. fi ciency and a 2.1 percent increase in sponsibility to educate our children. Many NFL players weren’t buying Mc- tie’s appearance at a predominately African- Department of Education. Overall, math profi ciency. In both categories, Some parents may not be able to Nair’s initial apology, so he issued a second, American community forum on oppression D.C.’s ESSA plan is, at best, an in- less than 20 percent of black stu- dedicate as much time to participate more explanatory apology via written state- mean he is prepared to actually talk about complete assignment. dents achieved profi ciency in read- in their child’s education as others. ment through the Texans’ PR department, and address racism, systematic oppression The ‘to be continued’ tone of the ing and math. You can help by dedicating an hour, stating, “As I said yesterday, I was not re- and police brutality in this country? Some plan could be partly due to the dis- This increase is compared to a as often as you can, to make sure ferring to our players when I made a very residents even wondered if McNair sent content expressed by many com- 6.2 percent increase in English Lan- black parents are present, represent- regretful comment during the owners’ meet- Christie to the event to deliver those pre- munity members during the fi nal guage Arts profi ciency for Hispanic ed and fi ghting in the best interest of ings last week. I was referring to the rela- pared remarks. stakeholder meetings. Parents and students in the district and a 9.6 per- our children. “It takes a village” is tionship between the league offi ce and team Based on the treatment Kaepernick has educators alike expressed concern cent increase by their white counter- not just a cliché or an excuse to dis- owners and how they have been making received for his stance, as well as the com- about the lack of resources and im- parts. Similarly, Hispanic students cipline a stranger’s child. It is a vow signifi cant strategic decisions affecting our ments made by McNair and other NFL own- plementation strategies to support showed a 5 percent increase in math to develop the whole child, irrespec- league without adequate input from owner- ers, it truly seems as if they really and truly the Offi ce of the State Superinten- profi ciency while white students tive of his or her parent’s shortcom- ship over the past few years. I am truly sorry believe they ‘own’ these players, versus sim- dent of Education’s (OSSE) aggres- increased their profi ciency by 4.8 ings. to the players for how this has impacted ply employing them, and are doing every- sive goals for academic profi ciency percent. According to the PARCC To learn more about the District them and the perception that it has created thing they can to dissuade the players from and high school graduation. The assessment, less than 30 percent of of Columbia’s plan, or your state’s of me which could not be further from the speaking their minds or having independent participants at the meetings noted Hispanic students are profi cient in plan, to implement ESSA, the na- truth. Our focus going forward, personally thoughts outside of doing what they are told the glaring socioeconomic dispari- reading and math. While more than tion’s new education law, visit nnpa. and as an organization, will be towards mak- and being good ‘inmates.’ ties throughout the district and the 80 percent of white students, accord- org/essa. ing meaningful progress regarding the social Jeffrey L. Boney serves as associate editor unique resources required to in- ing to PARRC, exhibit profi ciency. Lynette Monroe is a master’s stu- issues that mean so much to our players and and is an award-winning journalist for the crease achievement in each ward. White students make up just 10 per- dent at Howard University. Her re- our community.” Houston Forward Times newspaper. Follow One could conclude that OSSE’s cent of the DCPS student population. search area is public policy and na- McNair’s apology, whether genuine or Jeffrey on Twitter @realtalkjunkies or reach aggressive academic goals are mir- DCPS needs to try harder to raise tional development. . Follow Lynette not, is not the issue that should be focused him by email at jboney1@forwardtimes. roring the affects of a rapidly gentri- the test scores of its black students. Monroe on Twitter @_monroedoc- on during these challenging times in this com. fying city that continues to margin- DCPS should also quickly work to trine. STATE

10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 9 - 15, 2017 www.mississippilink.com Sanderson Farms donates $1 Million to Red Cross Disaster Relief

The Mississippi Link Newswire Sanderson Farms, Inc. pres- ents a check for $1 million to the American Red Cross to aid in recovery efforts for people devastated and displaced by re- cent back-to-back natural disas- ters. Nearly 16,000 Red Cross disaster workers have been mo- bilized to support relief efforts following hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Nate. “Sanderson Farms has vital facilities in several communi- ties impacted by the recent hur- ricanes, and our chicken is sold and shipped to customers in both Puerto Rico and Mexico,” said Joe F. Sanderson Jr., CEO, and chairman of the board of Sanderson Farms. “We are sad- Pictured left to right, Tamica Smith Jeuitt, Leitha Chapman, Ivy L. Williams, Mike Cockrell, Hilary Burroughs, Bob Devaney, Michelle Wilson and Veronica Stubbs dened that these hurricanes, fl oods, earthquakes, and wild- fornia where more than 27,900 of donors such as Sanderson and COO of Sanderson Farms. other prepared food items. About the American Red fi res have directly impacted our overnight stays have been pro- Farms the Red Cross can re- “In times of devastation and Employing more than 14,000 Cross neighbors, many of whom are vided to people seeking refuge spond immediately to disas- crisis, it is most important to employees in operations span- The American Red Cross our business partners and loyal from wildfi res in 30 Red Cross ters like hurricanes Harvey, focus on helping people rebuild ning fi ve states and 14 differ- shelters, feeds and provides customers. We are committed shelters. Also, Red Cross is Irma, Maria and the California their lives and their communi- ent cities, Sanderson Farms is emotional support to victims to doing everything that we can providing support in Mexico wildfi res with food, shelter and ties. We will continue to help the third largest poultry pro- of disasters; supplies about 40 to assist the recovery efforts where media reports more the necessary humanitarian where we can as our neighbors ducer in the United States. As percent of the nation’s blood; during this time of great need.” than 153,000 homes have been supplies to ensure people are continue the recovery efforts.” a company, Sanderson Farms is teaches skills that save lives; In the past nine weeks, the destroyed or damaged in an safe,” said Mike Ryan, VP of Sanderson Farms joins the committed to adopting a fresh provides international hu- Red Cross has provided over earthquake. The American Red Development at the American list of generous companies and approach in everything that we manitarian aid; and supports 1.3 million overnight stays at Cross works closely with the Red Cross. “We are grateful organizations supporting Red do. Not only where products military members and their emergency shelters in eight Mexican Red Cross to provide for Sanderson Farms’ ongoing Cross disaster response efforts. are concerned, but company- families. The Red Cross is a states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. humanitarian aid and assistance support as we work together to View the list here: http://rdcrss. wide as well. Though the com- not-for-profi t organization that Virgin Islands. The Red Cross during large emergencies and is provide hope and help to peo- org/2z9bW9O. pany has grown in size, it still depends on volunteers and the has served more than 6.7 mil- committing $100,000 toward ple in need.” About Sanderson Farms adheres to the same hometown generosity of the American lion meals and snacks and pro- the Mexican earthquake relief “Millions of our neighbors, Sanderson Farms, Inc., values of honesty, integrity public to perform its mission. vided more than 5.7 million effort. In addition, American partners, customers and friends founded in 1947, is engaged and innovation that were es- For more information, please relief items to people in need. Red Cross disaster specialists continue to suffer from the ef- in the production, processing, tablished when the Sanderson visit redcross.org or cruzro- In addition, the Red Cross are on standby to assist. fects of these natural disasters,” marketing and distribution of family founded the company jaamericana.org, or visit us on has over 470 workers in Cali- “Thanks to the generosity said Lampkin Butts, president fresh and frozen chicken and back in 1947. Twitter at @RedCross. Rep. Jeramey Anderson declares Legislative for United States Congress MS-04 The Mississippi Link Newswire Session Ideas MOSS POINT, Mississip- pi –Rep. Jeramey Anderson of Moss Point announced recently that he will seek the 2018 Democratic nomi- nation for Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District seat in the United States Con- gress. Anderson said he would tackle problems like poor schools, economic hard- ships and government transparency, adding that a failure of bi-partisanship is to blame for not meeting the nation’s challenges and those of hardworking Mis- sissippians. tion for a Brighter America, African descent under 40 by stitutions. “In today’s society bi- a non-profi t organization MIPAD. During his time in the partisanship isn’t an option dedicated to mentoring Re-elected by 80 percent state legislature, Anderson anymore – it is a require- young boys ages 11-18. of the electorate in 2015, has authored and co-au- By Jay Hughes ment if we are to effectively Currently, he serves as the Anderson is currently serv- thored legislation centered room supplies as the law requires) State Rep. District 12, Lafayette County confront the real crises fac- program’s executive direc- ing his second term as the around increasing minimum (Was killed in the House committee ing not only our state but the tor. District 110 state repre- wage, full funding for pub- PRIORITIES for PEOPLE or last year). nation as well. We’re lead- “I will continue to be sentative. Upon being re- lic education, wage equal- POLITICS as usual? The Superma- 4. SSN: Require last 4 of D.L. ing the effort in our State to the voice of reason, bipar- elected to the Mississippi ity, criminal justice reform jority in Mississippi can pass liter- to be used for Voter ID so sensi- break through partisan grid- tisanship, compassion and House of Representatives, and childcare subsidies. ally any bill it wants to pass. Here tive info shared by our S.O.S can’t lock to reestablish political understand as I have in the his Democratic colleagues “I intend for my campaign are a few bills that I will be fi ling be compromised (even Kansas did cooperation and I would Mississippi Legislature, un- elected him to serve in the to be as much a celebration for the 2018 Session in January: this) like to take that to Washing- derstanding the struggles House Democratic leader- of our accomplishments as 1. Public School Donation Tax 5. Eliminate sales tax on grocer- ton,” said Anderson. of everyday hardworking ship as Democratic Caucus it is a serious and informed Deduction and Dedicated Use ies (we have the highest in the U.S., The Moss Point native is folks,” said Anderson. secretary/treasurer. dialogue about the chal- (passed 121 to 1 last year before as well as the highest poverty). a Democratic member of the Since inauguration on his Anderson currently serves lenge of hardworking Mis- killed by Senate leadership). 6. Lottery – dedicated to public Mississippi House of Rep- 22nd birthday, Anderson on Judiciary B, Judiciary En sissippians. I’m committed 2. NOAH’S Law – No child under education, state and local roads and resentatives, representing has appeared on MSNBC, Banc, Marine Resources, to working together to en- 18 can buy pure caffeine tables (has bridges (Too many Miss. folks are District 110. Elected to the featured in the NAACP Investigation of State Offi c- sure that all of our residents passed unanimously the last two subsidizing schools in La., Tenn. chamber through a special magazine, and a guest on es, Universities & Colleges. and communities share in years, and then killed in the senate and Ark. election in November 2013 the Tom Joyner morning Anderson current serves the prosperity of our great by special interests and leadership) 7. Feminine Hygiene Products at 21 years old, Anderson show with Roland Martin. on the advisory board for nation and the great State 3. Ed. Enhancement Fund – re- – eliminate sales tax on them, like became the youngest mem- He also appeared in Es- “Let America Vote,” an of Mississippi,” said Ander- quire all sales taxes collected ex- Minnesota, Massachusetts, Mary- ber ever elected to the Mis- sence magazine as a future organization dedicated to son. pressly for “classroom supplies” land, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, sissippi Legislature and the presidential candidate. He winning the public debate Anderson will offi cially actually be given to classroom sup- New York, Connecticut, Illinois, youngest African American has spoken at several high over voter suppression in launch his campaign No- plies (currently only $12M of $36M Alaska, New Hampshire, Delaware elected to a legislature in school and college com- the United States. He also vember 11, at the Almanette collected gets given to the class- and Oregon. United States history. mencements all across the serves as co-chairman for Hotel & Bistro in Gulfport, He received his associ- country and was recognized the Mississippi Future Cau- Miss. The event will start ate’s degree in criminal as a “Young Riser” at the cus, a bipartisan caucus for at 6:30 p.m., light hors justice from Pearl River 2015 BET Honors by BET. lawmakers under 40 whose d’oeuvres provided. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Community College and his Most recently, he was hon- purpose is to break through Follow the campaign on bachelor’s degree in home- ored following the opening partisan gridlock to reestab- social media @Jeramey- land security from Tulane session of the United Na- lish political cooperation ForMS. University. At the age of 16, tions as one of the world’s and create meaningful prog- Visit our website at www. The Mississippi Link Anderson founded Founda- most infl uential people of ress through government in- JerameyForMississippi. www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 9 - 15, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11

PRESERVED Who is a sinner? The power of PART 2

By Pastor Simeon R. Green III great thing Christ did in Ro- try to do something to get excuse that we want to make Special to The Mississippi Link mans 5:7, which reads, “For better. That is just natural be- for why we are a sinner; nev- We read in scarcely for a righteous man cause we want to feel healthy. ertheless, we are not a sinner forgiveness Romans 5:8 will one die; yet perhaps for a We have a part of God in us. because of our environment, these words, good man will someone even We have a soul and our soul nor how we were raised nor By Shewanda Riley “But God com- dare to die.” God wants to can get sick from sin; then we what we were taught. We are forgave you.” Columnist mendeth His show us how much He loves are unhappy, and we are not a sinner because we are giv- I must admit that I was also love toward us, us. As much as God hates well spiritually. ing ourselves over to sin. “Mass shoot- amazed at the audio clips of the in that, while sin, He so loves the sinners What are we going to do My friends, every sin prob- ing at church in family members, even in the we were yet sinners, Christ that He sent His Son to die about it? Are we going to get lem can be fi xed in Jesus South Texas.” midst of their deep grief, stating died for us.” Whenever we for them while they were still help for our sin? A person’s Christ. Many people think Like so many adamantly that they had already feel uncertain about God’s sinners. environment has absolutely they will go to hell because of you, I was forgiven the killer. love for us, remember that God wants to help and bless nothing to do with the fact of being a liar, a thief, an shocked to read As I watched these reports, I He loved us even before we sinners, but if we go into eter- that a person is living in sin. adulterer, a gambler or a mur- these words just a asked myself if I could forgive turned to Him. If God loved nity with sin in our lives, we However, when people make derer. No, however, those are few short hours after attending so easily if that happened to me. us when we were rebels, He do not want to meet God. excuses for their wrongdoing, symptoms of being bound by church this past Sunday. Watch- And instead of boldly proclaim- can surely strengthen us, now This is the reason we teach then people are going to act sin. That does not mean peo- ing the news coverage made me ing that I could, I had to admit that we love Him in return. and preach so hard against on what is expected. ple should do those things, think about the column I wrote that despite all of my love for Je- The love that caused Christ sin and plead for sinners to Consider the soldiers in but that is not the reason the in June 2015 immediately after sus, it would be hard for me. I’d to die is the same love that come to Jesus. Sin is not an Iraq or Niger; no matter how sinner is going to hell. The the shooting at Emmanuel AME be able to do it eventually, but it sends the Holy Spirit to live incurable disease. We can be serious the combat they are only reason anyone is going Church in Charleston, South would probably take many days in us and to guide us every set free, but we have to help engaged in, those soldiers are to hell is because they have Carolina. of prayer and fasting. day. The power that raised ourselves by coming to Jesus not expected to fi re on inno- rejected Jesus. The words about the power As I thought about how I’d Christ from the dead is the and sticking with Him. cent women and children. No Next week, Part III “Who of forgiveness in the midst of handle the situation, I also same power that saved us and Being sin sick is similar to matter how tough it gets, no is a sinner?” senseless violence still ring true thought about how hard it had is available to us in our daily being physically sick; how- matter how many ambushes Rev. Simeon R. Green III is after the news of the worst mass been for me to forgive transgres- lives. ever, we just do not stay there they have been in and no mat- pastor of Joynes Road Church shooting at a church in U.S. his- sions that weren’t as extreme as God loves sinners! God and say, “Oh, I’m sick.” We ter how many of their buddies of God, 31 Joynes Road, tory and the worst mass shooting murder. is making a move on behalf may call someone and say have gotten shot or killed; Hampton VA 23669. He is a in Texas (Sutherland Springs), a As people around the world of sinners, but we must ad- that we are ill and ask what they are expected to conduct member of the National Asso- small town a little over 40 miles send prayers to the Sutherland mit that we are a sinner. The we should do. We do not just themselves as they have been ciation of Evangelism Church east of San Antonio. The world Springs’ family members, we Bible lets us know what a accept the sickness, but we trained. We can make any of God, Anderson, Ind. was horrifi ed by the devastat- should also remember the wise ing shooting which claimed the lesson taught by the Charleston lives of 26 church attendee, that shooting victims through their included children. selfl ess and uncompromising Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master Maybe one way this small devotion to God’s word. Resting community will be able to heal in God’s sovereign power was after this tragedy, will be to re- the only way they could show visit how the Charleston fam- the power to forgive and that’s ily members responded. Rather the only way that the town of than seeing the normal images of Sutherland Springs will experi- grief-stricken Charleston family ence Godly healing as well. members promising revenge for Sending prayers of God’s the killings or violent acts of re- comfort and peace to the fami- taliation, the world watched in lies and loved ones impacted by amazement as the Christian idea the senseless gun violence in 1750 of forgiveness was illustrated. Sutherland Springs. SUNDAY News reports and audio clips of Shewanda Riley is a Dallas, www.nhcms.org various family members showed Texas based author of “Love Worship Services how they expressed forgiveness Hangover: Moving From Pain 10:00 a.m. for the killer. to Purpose After a Relation- Sunday School 8:45 a.m. These families and the com- ship Ends” and “Writing to the munity put into action the words Beat of God’s Heart: A Book of of Colossians 3:13: “Bear with Prayers for Writers.” Email her MONDAY each other and forgive whatever at preservedbypurpose@gmail. Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. grievances you may have against com or follow her on Twitter @ one another. Forgive as the Lord shewanda.

WEDNESDAY Michael T. Williams Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. Pastor Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00p.m.

New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Pastor, Dr. F. R. Lenoir Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Live Radio Broadcast WOAD AM 1300 - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

“A Church Preparing for a Home Not Built by Man” New Bethel M. B. Church • 450 Culberston Ave. • Jackson, MS 39209 601-969-3481/969-3482 • Fax # 601-969-1957 • E-Mail: [email protected] CLASSIFIED

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ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXT OF THE (a) the indoor and/or outdoor enclosures are located at the rear of residential 6. Outdoor storage shall be at the sides or rear of the site, and shall be totally OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JACKSON AS structures with minimum setback of one hundred (100) ft. from all adjacent prop- encircled or screened by a fence, planting, or other suitable visual barrier. ADOPTED ON MAY 29, 1974 AND SUBEQUENTLY AMENDED IN ORDER erty lines; 7. Commercial Communication Towers: See 1104-A TO PROVIDE FOR AND ESTABLISH MORE EFFECTIVE ZONING (b) all types of enclosures, bufferings and the plan for the removal of wastes REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF JACKSON LAND USES. must be approved through the Site Plan Review process; and That Article XI, Section 1101.03 of the Zoning Ordinance of Jackson, Mississippi, (c) a notarized letter from a licensed veterinarian verifying the health status and for uses permitted in the Fondren/North State Street Overlay District is hereby NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY current shot record of the animal(s) is submitted. amended to read as follows: OF JACKSON, MS: That Article VII-A, Section 706.02.2-B of the Zoning Ordinance of Jackson, 1. Antique and Specialty Retail Shop That Article VII-A, Section 702.02-A of the Zoning Ordinance of Jackson, Missis- Mississippi, for uses permitted as Special Exceptions in the C80 Residential 2. Apartments (Only permitted for property zoned R-4, R-5 and C-I A) sippi for Uses Permitted in the NMU-1 Neighborhood Mixed Use District, Pedes- Estates District is hereby amended to read as follows: 3. Art Studio and Gallery trian Oriented as Use Permits is hereby amended to read as follows: 4. Bed and Breakfast Inn Class A 1. Adult and Child Care Centers/Residential. 5. Professional Occupation as defi ned by this Ordinance 1. Body Piercing Business 2. Professional non-retail offi ces, including but not limited to, architects, 6. Live/work Units as defi ned by this Ordinance 2. Commercial day care centers attorneys, engineers, doctors, real estate, and insurance. 7. Mixed Use Buildings as defi ned by this Ordnance 3. Community Recreational Center 3. Private kennels provided such use does not constitute a nuisance or health 8. Single Family Residential 4. Service stations when: hazard and when: 9. Townhouses and Zero Lot Line Residential (Only permitted on property zoned A. The front yard setback is at least fi fteen (15) feet; and R-3, R-4 and R-5.) B. The side yard setback is at least fi fteen (15) feet on street-facing sides; but (a) the indoor and/or outdoor enclosures are located at the rear of residential 10. Off street surface parking, subject to the requirements of the Landscape C. All other regulations of the Article shall apply. structures with a minimum setback of fi fty (50) ft. from all adjacent property lines Ordinance, south of Decelle Street on the west side of North State Street and 5. Parking garages, subject to 702.04-A (b) upon the granting of the Special Exception, all types of enclosures, bufferings south of Broadway Avenue on the east side of North State Street 6. Liquor stores and the plan for the removal of wastes must be approved through the Site Plan 7. Surface parking lots, subject to subject to 702.04-A. Review process That Article XI, Section 1101.04 of the Zoning Ordinance of Jackson, Mississippi, 8. Tattoo Parlors (c) prior to the granting and renewal of the Special Exception, a notarized letter for uses permitted in the Fondren/North State Street Overlay District as Use from a licensed veterinarian verifying the health status and current shot record Permits is hereby amended to read as follows: That Article VII-A, Section 703.02-A of the Zoning Ordinance of Jackson, Missis- of the animal(s) is submitted sippi for Uses Permitted in the CMU-1 Community Mixed Use District, Pedes- 4. Art, dance, music, photography, or swimming instruction. 1. Shared Parking trian Oriented as Use Permits is hereby amended to read as follows: 5. Catering Service, where they are a part of the owner/operator’s residence. 2. Overlay District Restaurants 6. One-chair beauty salons, nail salons, and barber shops, where they are part 3. Catering Services 1. Body Piercing Business of the owner/operator’s residence. 4. Health Club/Fitness Center when located in an existing structure which does 2. Commercial Communication Towers 7. Group homes for the handicapped and personal care facilities housing six (6) not exceed 3,000 square feet, 3. Commercial Day Care Center or fewer residents, excluding staff. 5. Off street surface parking, subject to the requirements of the Landscape Ordi- 4. Service Stations when: nance, north of Decelle Street on the west side of North State Street and north A. The front yard setback is at least fi fteen (15) feet; and That Article VIII, Section 802.01.2 of the Zoning Ordinance of Jackson, Missis- of Broadway Avenue, on the east side of North State Street. B. The side yard setback is at least fi fteen (15) feet on street-facing sides; but sippi, for regulations in the 1-1 Light Industrial District is hereby amended to read C. All other regulations of the Article shall apply. as follows: That this Ordinance shall be in force and effect thirty (30) days after passage and 5. Parking garages, subject to 703.05-A after publication of the same by the petitioner. 6. Produce Stand 1. Regulations shall be the same as in the C-3 General Commercial District. 7. Liquor stores 2. No person shall control, operate, conduct or manage any tattoo parlor or body Council Member Lindsay moved adoption; Council Member Banks seconded. 8. Tattoo Parlors piercing business, without fi rst obtaining approval from the MS State Depart- Yeas-Banks, Foote, Lindsay and Stamps. ment of Health in accordance with the regulations governing the registration of Nays- None. That Article VII-A, Section 706.02-A of the Zoning Ordinance of Jackson, Missis- individuals performing body piercings and tattooing. Evidence of such approval Absent- Priester, Stokes and Tillman. sippi for Uses Permitted in the Urban Town Center Mixed - Use District Pedes- shall be provided to and kept on fi le by the City of Jackson Zoning Division. trian Oriented as Use Permits is hereby amended to read as follows: 3. No correctional facility, adult arcade, adult bookstore, adult cabaret, adult en- ATTEST: 1. Body Piercing Business tertainment establishment, adult motel, or adult motion picture theater, animal 2. Commercial Day Care Centers shelter, microbrewery or tobacco paraphernalia retail business as defi ned in Kristi Moore, City Clerk 3. Drive-through windows for banks, dry cleaners, drug stores and coffee shops this Ordinance, shall be located within two hundred fi fty (250) feet of any other 4. Liquor Stores such use, or located within one thousand (1,000) feet of any residentially zoned I, Kristi Moore, the duly appointed qualifi ed City Clerk and lawful custodian of 5. Parking Garages, subject to restrictions in 706.04-A property with an existing residential structure church, school, park, playground, records of the Council and seal of said City of Jackson, Mississippi, certify that 6. Accessory Parking Lots, subject to restrictions in 706.04-A or public library. However, within areas that are residentially zoned and undevel- the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Order passed by the City Council at 7. Tattoo Parlors oped or zoned industrial such uses shall be located no less than four hundred its Zoning Council Meeting on October 16, 2017 and recorded in Minute Book (400) feet from a church, school, park, playground, or public library. No separa- “6M, Pgs. 48-50”. That Article VII-A, Section 706.02.1-B of the Zoning Ordinance of Jackson, tion is required for adult entertainment establishments under a common roof with Mississippi, for uses permitted in the C80 Residential Estates District is hereby single proprietorship and a single entrance. WITNESS my signature and offi cial seal of offi ce, this the 3rd day of November, amended to read as follows: 4. No bingo parlor, pawnshop, or secondhand store shall be located within two 2017. hundred fi fty (250) feet of any other such use, or located within four hundred 1. Single-family detached dwellings and accessory structures. (400) feet of any residentially zoned property, church, school, park, playground, SEAL 2. Agricultural uses as defi ned by this Ordinance. Dairying, animal husbandry, or or public library. stabling shall be limited to two (2) animals per acre provided such use does not 5. No pawnshop, secondhand store or tobacco paraphernalia retail business Kristi Moore, City Clerk constitute a nuisance or health hazard and when: shall be constructed or altered to permit business to be transacted via a drive- through or a walk-up window. 11/9/2017

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ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXT OF THE ever the contractual rights of the bed and breakfast inn owner in such off-site OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JACKSON AS That Article V, Section 501 and other relevant Sections of the Zoning Ordinance parking facilities are modifi ed in any way. ADOPTED ON MAY 29, 1974 AND SUBEQUENTLY AMENDED IN ORDER of Jackson, Mississippi for Compliance with Regulations are hereby amended C. All exterior lighting shall be directed away from adjacent residential property. TO PROVIDE FOR AND ESTABLISH MORE EFFECTIVE ZONING to read as follows: D. Signage shall comply with the City of Jackson Sign Ordinance. REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF JACKSON LAND USES. 1. No building, structure, or land shall hereafter be used or occupied, and no 4. Class B Bed and Breakfast Inn with Restaurant. It is expressly understood NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY building or structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, constructed, re- that a separate Use Permit is required to operate a restaurant in a Class B Bed OF JACKSON, MS: constructed, moved, or structurally altered except in conformity with all of the and Breakfast Inn. Any existing Class B Bed and Breakfast Inns who determine regulations herein specifi ed for the district in which it is located. that they wish to operate a restaurant in conjunction with their Class B Bed and That Article II, Section 202 of the Zoning Ordinance of Jackson, Mississippi, is 2. No building or other structure shall hereafter be erected or altered to exceed Breakfast Inn is permitted to do so by right subject to receipt of a statement in- hereby amended to read as follows: the height or bulk; to accommodate or house a greater number of families or dicating this election to include a requirement that a Bed and Breakfast Inn with to occupy a greater percentage of lot area than that specifi ed for the district in Restaurant clear Site Plan Review from City Staff 202.58 Family: A person living alone or two or more persons related by blood, which it is located. 5. Transitional Housing for seven (7) to twelve (12) residents. In considering marriage, or adoption living together in a single-family”, “two-family”, or “multi- 3. No building or other structure shall have narrower or smaller rear yards, front applications hereunder, the City shall comply with the provisions of 42 U.S.C. family” residence as a single household or yards, side yards, or other open spaces than herein required; however, in any 3604(f) (3) (B). residential district, where at least sixty-six percent (66%) of all lots on both sides 6. Personal care facilities for seven (7) to twelve (12) residents, excluding staff (a) Up to six (6) persons unrelated to each other by blood, marriage or legal of the same street block as the subject lot have been developed, the front and 7. Accessory structures used as living quarters for family members, temporary adoption, living together as a single household unit; or side yard setbacks of the subject lot shall conform to the average established guests, or domestic help subordinate to the principal residence on the same lot. (b) Up to six (6) persons unrelated to each other by blood, marriage or legal front and side yard setbacks. A. Applicant shall provide a restrictive covenant agreement which runs with the adoption, living together as a single household unit in which there is the provi- 4. No part of a yard, other open space, off-street parking or loading space re- land that the accessory structure will never be made available for lease or rental. sion of residential, social, and personal care for children, the aged, and special quired about or in connection with any building for the purpose of complying with B. Electrical service will be connected to and master metered from the principal categories of persons with some limits on ability for self-care, but where medical this Ordinance shall be included as a part of a yard, open space, off-street park- residence. care is not a major element. ing or loading space similarly required for any other building. 8. Accessory church related uses such as adult and child care centers, schools, (c) Up to six (6) persons, excluding foster parents and employees, living together 5. Minimum building setback for lots fronting on an arterial street shown on the gymnasiums, and fellowship halls. in a dwelling unit in a long term environment that may or may not be approved City’s “Major Streets and Routes Concept Plan” shall be sixty (60) feet from 9. Ground Sign (Monument Sign), as defi ned by the City of Jackson Sign Or- and regulated by the State of MS. centerline of such street. Where two or more provisions of this Ordinance apply dinance, for an adjacent commercial business where both properties are under to the front building setback, the greater requirement shall be used. the same ownership. Regulations shall be the same as the adjacent commercial For purposes of this defi nition, a household does not include individuals occu- 6. Yards or lots created after the effective date of this Ordinance shall meet at business, based on its underlying zoning, as regulated by the City of Jackson pying a boarding house, lodging house, hotel, club, fraternity or sorority house, least the minimum requirements established by this Ordinance. No yard or lot Sign Ordinance. or other similar short term lodging establishments requiring membership dues, existing at the time of passage of this Ordinance shall be reduced in dimension transfer payments which are public expenditures made for a purpose other than or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein. Established lots of That Article VI, Section 602.08.3 (3) of the Zoning Ordinance of Jackson, Missis- procuring goods, rent, or other compensation, in exchange for lodging. record which do not meet the minimum requirements of lot width and area after sippi for uses permitted in the Limited Multi-family (Residential) District, as Use the effective date of this Ordinance shall be exempt, provided minimum required Permits is hereby amended to read as follows: 202.173 Transient Trailer (Travel Trailer): A portable or mobile living unit used yards and open space are provided. However, the creation of fl ag lots is not for temporary human occupancy away from the place or residence of the oc- permitted. Boarding house, transitional housing, hospice, emergency shelter/mission, cupants. For the purposes of this Ordinance, such transient trailers shall be con- 7. The zoning map and regulation of all territory annexed by the City shall remain SRO, and rooming house, but no boarding house, transitional housing, hospice, sidered a vehicle and not a structure. The term “transient trailer” or “travel trailer” in effect subject to a subsequent change by the City after appropriate notice and shelter, SRO, or rooming house shall exceed twelve (12) persons. shall include “pick-up truck,” “campers,” “motor homes,” “camping trailers,” and hearing. “recreational vehicles.” 8. All use separation requirements shall be defi ned as the distance from property That Article VI, Section 602.09.1 (3) of the Zoning Ordinance of Jackson, line to property line, including right-of-ways. Mississippi for uses permitted in the Multi-family (Residential) District is hereby 202. 1 73 (a) Transient Vendor: Any person who transacts transient business in 9. Unless otherwise stated, all uses permitted by Use Permits shall meet the amended to read as follows: this state either in one locality or by traveling from place to place in this state. minimum requirement of the district in which the use is permitted. The term includes a vendor who for the purposes of carrying on such business; Boarding house, transitional housing, hospice, emergency shelter/mission, hires, leases, uses or occupies any building, structure, motor vehicle, railroad That Article VI, Section 602.02.03 and other relative Sections of the Zoning Ordi- SRO, and rooming house, but no boarding house, transitional housing, hospice, car or real property. nance of Jackson, Mississippi for uses permitted in the Single-family (Residen- shelter, SRO, or rooming house not exceed twelve (12) persons. tial) District, as Use Permits is hereby amended to read as follows: 202.174 Transitional housing means housing designed to assist persons in ob- That this Ordinance shall be in force and effect thirty (30) days after passage and taining skills necessary for independent living in permanent housing. Transitional 1. Accessory automobile parking and principal access when used to serve a after publication of the same by the petitioner. housing is housing in which: Special Use District, residential, commercial, or industrial use when the land proposed for such accessory parking or access is either immediately adjacent Council Member Banks moved adoption; Council Member Lindsay seconded. ■ An organization provides a program of therapy, counseling or training for the to or across the street from the use which it serves. Accessory parking may also residential occupants; be across the street from the use which it serves. All parking shall be located Yeas- Banks, Foote and Lindsay. ■ The organization operating the program is licensed or authorized by the State at least fi ve (5) feet from any public street or any adjoining property line. Only Nays- Stamps. of MS; or access across this setback area with sidewalks, bikeways, trails, and drives will Absent- Priester, Stokes and Tillman. ■ The program is for the purpose of assisting the residential occupants in one or be permitted. more areas including but not limited to: ATTEST: (a) Protection from abuse and neglect; 2. Churches on sites of less than one (1) acre but greater than ten thousand (c) Adjusting to living with the handicaps of physical disability; (10,000) square feet. Regulations for alterations of existing structures or for new Kristi Moore, City Clerk (d) Adjusting to living with the handicaps of emotional or mental disorder or men- construction of churches and schools shall be the same as for the Special Use tal retardation; District. I, Kristi Moore, the duly appointed qualifi ed City Clerk and lawful custodian of (e) Limited non-permanent detoxifi cation programs, even if under criminal justice records of the Council and seal of said City of Jackson, Mississippi, certify that supervision; or 3. Bed and Breakfast Inn Class A and B: the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Order passed by the City Council at (f) Readjusting to society while housed under criminal justice supervision includ- A. Applicant shall submit to the Zoning Division proof of one of the following: its Zoning Council Meeting on October 16, 2017 and recorded in Minute Book ing, but not limited to, pre-release, work-release and probationary programs. i. Structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places; or “6M, Pgs. 45-48”. ii. Structure is designated as a Jackson Landmark by the Jackson Historic Pres- That Article VI, Section 602.02.1 and other relative Sections of the Zoning Ordi- ervation Commission, and/or a Mississippi Landmark by the Department of Ar- WITNESS my signature and offi cial seal of offi ce, this the 3rd day of November, nance of Jackson, Mississippi for Uses Permitted in the Single-family (Residen- chives and History; or 2017. tial) District is hereby amended to read as follows: iii. Structure is deemed eligible for designation as a Jackson Landmark by the Jackson Historic Preservation Commission or as a Mississippi Landmark by SEAL 1. Single-Family residential dwellings and accessory structures. the Mississippi Department of Archives and History and is granted designation 2. Personal care facilities housing six (6) or fewer residents, excluding staff. within one year from the date of eligibility determination. Kristi Moore, City Clerk 3. Transitional housing for six (6) or fewer residents B. Adequate parking shall be provided. Off-site parking must be within a reason- 4. Portable Storage Containers (POD) on a temporary basis in accordance with able walking distance of the bed and breakfast, and proof of such parking (lease 11/9/2017 Section 83-2, 83-3 and 83-5 of the Jackson, MS Code of Ordinances agreement, etc.) must be provided annually to the Zoning Division and when- CLASSIFIED

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FOR BIDS FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR or from JMAA’s website at www.jmaa.com/resources/rfprfb-center/ CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED SERVICES COMMON/SHARED USE PASSENGER PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR BY THE JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY Based on the Proposals received, JMAA will select a maximum of three (3) RESTROOMS IMPROVEMENTS AT THE PROJECT 001-18 Respondents with whom to enter into negotiations to provide the Services. JACKSON-MEDGAR WILEY EVERS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT October 25,2017 JMAA will initiate negotiations with the Respondent ranked fi rst on the list. JMAA PROJECT NO. 007-17 If such negotiations fail to produce an agreement in form and content, satis- The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (“JMAA”) requests Proposals factory to JMAA, within a reasonable period of time, then JMAA may reject The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (“JMAA”) will receive sealed bids at (“Proposal.) from a contractor (“Consultant’) to provide equipment, soft- the fi rst-ranked Respondent and follow the same process with the other the Jackson- Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (“JAN”), Main Terminal ware, technical support, installation, and training services in support of a Respondents, in the order of their ranking, until a Respondent agrees to Building, Suite 300, in the City of Jackson, Rankin County, Mississippi, until Common/Shared Use Passenger Processing System (“C/SUPPS”) for the and enters into an agreement satisfactory to JMAA. 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on November 27, 2017 (the “Bid Deadline”), Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA). for construction and related services in connection with the Maintenance Facil- JMAA will hold a Pre-Submission Conference at 10:00 a.m. Central Stan- ity Roof Replacement at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport JMAA will receive Proposals to perform the Services at the offi ces of JMAA, dard Time on November 6, 2017, in the Community Room, 3rd Floor Me- (the “Work”). Suite 300, Main Terminal Building, Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers Interna- manine Level, at the Main Terminal Building at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley tional Airport, 100 International Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39208, until Evers International Airport, 100 International Drive, Jackson, MS 39208. JMAA will publicly open and read aloud all bids at 2:05 p.m. Central Standard 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on November 28, 2017 (the “Deadline”). Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference is highly encouraged for all those Time on November 27, 2017 (the “Bid Opening”), in the Staff Conference interested in submitting Proposals as a Prime Consultant for the Services Room, Third Floor of the Main Terminal Building, Suite 300 at JAN. JMAA will not consider any Proposals received after the Deadline for any and persons seeking opportunities to provide work as a Sub-Consultant. reason whatsoever. Information for Respondents relating to this Request The benefi ts of attendance include networking opportunities between The outside or exterior of each bid envelope or container of the bid must be for Proposals (“REP”) is on fi le and open for public inspection at the offi ces Prime Consultant and Sub-Consultants as well as the opponunity to be on marked with the bidder’s Mississippi Certifi cate of Responsibility Number or of JMAA. The Information for Respondents contains a copy of the RFP, a list of contacts that will be published to interested parties as part of the write that the bid does not exceed $50,000.00 and with the wording: “Restroom General Information for Respondents, Information Required from Respon- minutes from the Pre-Submission Conference, and a detailed review of the Improvements, JMAA Project No. 007-17.” Bid proposals, amendments to dents and Criteria for Selection. Interested persons may obtain a copy of scope of work. No additional conferences or meetings will be scheduled. bids, or requests for withdrawal of bids received by JMAA after the Bid Deadline the Information for Respondents from JMAA by contacting Mr. Deuntagus will not be considered for any cause whatsoever. JMAA invites Bidders and Herndon, JMAA’s Procurement Specialist, as follows: JMAA reserves the right to: reject any and all Proposals, for any reason, their authorized representatives to be present at the Bid Opening. any time before execution of a contract with a Respondent selected by Jackson Municipal Airpon Authority JMAA to perform the Services. JMAA has established a DBE participation JMAA will award the Work to the lowest most responsive and responsible bid- 100 International Drive, Suite 300 (39208) goal of 25% for the Services solicited by this RFP. der as determined by JMAA in accordance with the criteria set forth in the Infor- Post Offi ce Box 98109 mation for Bidders. The Information for Bidders contains, among other things, Jackson, Mississippi 39298-8109 JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY a copy of this Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders and an Agree- Attention: Deuntagus Herndon, Procurement Specialist ment to be executed by JMAA and the lowest most responsive and responsible Telephone No: (601) 360-8622 10/26/2017 11/2/2017 11/9/2017 11/16/2017 bidder. Any Addenda issued clarifying and/or changing plans and specifi ca- Facsimile No.: (601) 939-3713 tions; clarifying and/or changing instructions in the Instruction to Bidders; and/ E-Mail: [email protected] or answering questions in relation to the Instruction to Bidders, including plans and specifi cations, shall become part of the Information for Bidders. Plans and specifi cations related to the Work are considered a part of the Agreement. LEGAL

The Information for Bidders is on fi le and open for public inspection at JAN at REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR AN the following address: ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SOLUTION Based on the Proposals received, JMAA will select a maximum of three (3) Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport BY THE JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY Respondents with whom to enter into negotiations to provide the Services. 100 International Drive, Suite 300 PROJECT 002-18 JMAA will initiate negotiations with the Respondent ranked fi rst on the list. If Jackson, Mississippi 39208 OCTOBER 25, 2017 such negotiations fail to produce an agreement in form and content, satisfactory Telephone: (601) 939-5631 to JMAA, within a reasonable period of time, then JMAA may reject the fi rst- Email Address: [email protected] The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (“JMAA”) requests Proposals (“Pro- ranked Respondent and follow the same process with the other Respondents, Attention: Deuntagus Herndon posal”) for aN Enterprise Resource Planning Solution (“ERP”) to collectively in the order of their ranking, until a Respondent agrees to and enters into an Procurement Specialist manage Human Capital, Financials, and Enterprise/Capital Assets. agreement satisfactory to JMAA.

Bid Documents may be picked up, shipped, or emailed to the person making JMAA will receive Proposals at the offi ces of JMAA, Suite 300, Main Terminal JMAA will hold a Pre-Submission Conference at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard the request. Building, Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, 100 International Time on November 8, 2017, in the Community Room, 3rd Floor Mezzanine Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39208, until 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on Level, at the Main Terminal Building at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers Inter- The contact for all questions and submittal of Bids and required forms is Mr. November 30, 2017 (the “Deadline”). national Airport, 100 International Drive, Jackson, MS 39208. Attendance at the Deuntagus Herndon, Procurement Specialist. Mr. Herndon can be contacted Pre-Bid Conference is highly encouraged for all those interested in submitting at [email protected] or 601-360-8622. JMAA will not consider any Proposals received after the Deadline for any rea- Proposals as a Prime Consultant for the Services and persons seeking opportu- son whatsoever. Information for Respondents relating to this Request for Pro- nities to provide work as a Sub-Consultant. The benefi ts of attendance include JMAA will hold a Pre-Bid Conference at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on posals (“RFP”) is on fi le and open for public inspection at the offi ces of JMAA. networking opportunities between Prime Consultant and Sub-Consultants, as November 15, 2017, in the Community Room, 3rd Floor Mezzanine Level, at The Information for Respondents contains a copy of the RFP, General Infor- well as the opportunity to be on a list of contacts that will be published to inter- the Main Terminal Building at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International mation for Respondents, Information Required from Respondents and Crite- ested parties as part of the minutes from the Pre-Submission Conference; and Airport, 100 International Drive, Jackson, MS 39208. Attendance at the Pre-Bid ria for Selection. Interested persons may obtain a copy of the Information for a detailed review of the scope of work. No additional conferences or meetings Conference is highly recommended for all those interested in submitting bids as Respondents from JMAA by contacting Ms. Robin Byrd, JMAA’s Procurement will be scheduled. a Prime Contractor for the Work and persons seeking opportunities to provide Manager, as follows: work as a Sub-Contractor. The benefi ts of attendance include networking op- JMAA reserves the right to: (1) reject any and all Proposals, for any reason, portunities between Prime Contractors and Sub-Contractors, as well as the op- Jackson Municipal Airport Authority any time before execution of a contract with a Respondent selected by JMAA portunity to be on a list of contacts that will be published to interested parties as 100 International Drive, Suite 300 (39208) to perform the Services. part of the minutes from the Pre-Bid Conference; review of the plans and speci- Post Offi ce Box 98109 fi cations; and a site visit of the area covered in the scope of work. No site visits Jackson, Mississippi 39298-8109 JMAA has established a DBE participation goal of 25% for the Services solicited will be scheduled other than the one provided during the Pre-Bid conference. Attention: Robin Byrd, Procurement Manager by this RFP. Telephone No.: (601) 360-8616 JMAA reserves the right to amend the plans and specifi cations for the Work by Facsimile No.: (601) 939-3713 JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY Addendum issued before the Bid;; and to hold and examine bids for up to ninety E-Mail: [email protected] (90) days before awarding the Contract. 10/26/2017 11/2/2017 11/9/2017 11/16/2017 or from JMAA’s website at www.jmaa.com/resources/rfprfb-center/ If it becomes necessary to revise any aspect of this Request for Bids or to pro- vide additional information to Bidders, JMAA will issue one or more Addenda by posting on JMAA’s website (http://jmaa.com/rfqrfb-center/). JMAA will also LEGAL LEGAL endeavor to deliver a copy of each Addendum, to all persons on record with JMAA as receiving a copy of the Information for Bidders, via email. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION JMAA has established a DBE participation goal of 30% for the Work solicited ZONING CASE NO. 3997 ZONING CASE NO. 3994 by this RFB. By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at by the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any at page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or DATE: November 1, 2017 /s/ Carl D. Newman, A.A. E. way affected thereby, that Kimberly Course has fi led with the Planning Board in any way affected thereby, that Gerald Trudeau has fi led with the Plan- Carl D. Newman, A.A. E., Chief Executive Offi cer for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Special Exception for a ning Board for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Special residential daycare center within a R-1A (Single-Family) Residential District Exception for a private kennel within a R-1A (Single-Family) Residential 11/2/2017, 11/9/2017 on property located at 451 McDowell Park Cir. in the First Judicial District of District on property located at 2943 Barwood Dr. in the First Judicial Dis- Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as: trict of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described LEGAL as: LOT 34, MCDOWELL PARK SUBDIVISION, a subdivision according to a map or plat thereof which is on fi le and of record in the offi ce of the Chancery Lot 13, Block D, Woodbine Subdivision, a subdivision, lying in and being NOTICE TO BIDDERS Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi, in Plat Book 17 at Page 24, situated in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, accord- City of Jackson reference to which is hereby made in aid of and as a part of this description. ing to the map or plat thereof on fi le and of record in the offi ce of the Jackson, Mississippi Chancery Clerk of Hinds County, Mississippi, at Jackson, Mississippi, in Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the An- Plat Book 9 at Page 37, reference to which map or plat is hereby made Sealed, signed bids are invited and will be received by the City of Jackson, Mis- drew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 in aid of and as a part of this description. sissippi, until 3:30 P.M. in the City Clerk’s Offi ce of Jackson, the bid must be S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, stamped in by 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at which time said bids November 15, 2017, at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the will be publicly opened at the City Hall located at 219 South President Street will be heard both pro and con on said question, after which a record will be Andrew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Build- (City Council Chambers) in City Hall for the following: established upon which the City Planning Board can make its recommenda- ing, 200 S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on tion to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at which time all parties interested in 05554-112817 – Twenty-four-Month Supply of Barlights, Electronic Sirens, any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing must be or affected thereby will be heard both pro and con on said question, after Switch Boxes, Speakers, Communication Organizers and Security Screens fi led with the City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof which a record will be established upon which the City Planning Board BIDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT WWW.JACKSONMS.GOV. or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is can make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any objec- made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will tion thereto may be made by any person owning property within the area, The above must comply with the City’s specifi cations. Copies of proposal forms take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for and if made in writing must be fi led with the City Zoning Administrator can be obtained from the Purchasing Division, 200 South President Street, the visually/hearing impaired. before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, Room 604, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Copies of bid specifi ca- or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administra- tions are fi led with the City Clerk for public record in accordance with House Bill WITNESS my signature this 19th day of October 2017. tor at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate No 999, 1986 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature. citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing im- /s/Ester L. Ainsworth paired. The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in Pub- Zoning Administrator lic Purchasing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal City of Jackson, Mississippi WITNESS my signature this 19th day of October 2017. business opportunities for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre- condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offer shall submit a completed 10/26/2017, 11/9/2017 /s/Ester L. Ainsworth and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan Application, with each bid Zoning Administrator submission, in accordance with the provisions set forth by authority of the City City of Jackson, Mississippi of Jackson’s EBO Ordinance. Failure to comply with the City’s EBO Ordinance ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or offer, from being awarded an eligible 10/26/2017, 11/9/2017 contract. For more information on the City’s EBO Program, please contact the Notice of Sale Offi ce of Economic Development at (601)960-1638. Copies of the EBO Ordi- Abandoned Vehicles nance, EBO Plan Application and a copy of the EBO Program are available with the Offi ce of Economic Development at 218 South President Street, Second Notice of Sale is hereby given in accordance with the Mississippi Statutes Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. governing the sale of abandoned motor vehicles that the following car will be sold for repair and storage charges and for cost of this sale. LEGAL The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City also reserves the right to waive any and all informalities in respect to any bid submitted. Bid 2014 KIA GDI – KNADM4A34E6391636 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS awards will be made to the lowest and best bidder quoting the lowest net price in accordance with specifi cations. The award could be according to the lowest Registered to Portia Turner Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 77-3-16 of the Mississippi Code cost per item; or to the lowest total cost for all items; or to accept all or part of any KIA Motor Financing Company, Lien Holder of 1972, as amended, requesting names to be added to a list of contractors proposal. Delivery time may be considered when evaluating the bid proposal. and suppliers qualifi ed to perform contracts within the scope of proposed In those cases where it is known prior to advertising that the City’s intention is to Date of Sale: November 24, 2017 utility projects concerning construction, extension, and/or repair of electric award according to the lowest total cost for all items, or in some variation thereof, public utility facilities for or on behalf of Entergy Mississippi, Inc. Names of statements to this affect will be included on the proposal form. Absence of such Place of Sale: Archie Towing & Storage & Recovery, 6700 Medgar Evers Blvd., qualifi ed contractors or suppliers desiring to be added to such list may be statement means the City will make that determination during the bid review. Jackson, MS submitted to supplierqualifi [email protected].

Hellene Greer, CPPB, NPCA, Manager Sellers reserve the right to bid on the above property and to reject any and all bids. Please include contact information, type of contractor or supplier and a Purchasing Division Time: 10:00 A.M. description of qualifi cations. Questions Call 1-844-387-9675. (601) 960-1533 11/2/2017, 11/9/2017 11/9/2017, 11/16/2017, 11/23/2017 3/9/2017 thru 12/28/2017 CLASSIFIED

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A REZONING the land herein described; thence continue North 89°42’00” East for a distance FOR LEASE OF HANGAR SPACE AND ASSOCIATED FACILITIES AND/ of 252.96 feet along the Northern line of Chastain Drive to a ferrous metal rod OR HISTORICAL TERMINAL BUILDING AT HAWKINS FIELD AIRPORT ZONING CASE NO. 3996 which marks the Western line of Interstate Highway No. 55; thence North 34°51 BY THE JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY ‘00” East for a distance of 28.80 feet along the Western line of Interstate High- JMAA PROJECT NUMBER 7000-009-17 By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the way No. 55 as described in Deed Book 3180 at Page 607 of the said Chancery City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page 115 Records of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi, to a concrete right of way The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (“JMAA”) requests Proposals from thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected marker; thence North 09°15’00” East for a distance of 180.1 feet along the said qualifi ed respondents (“Respondent”) for development and operation of Han- thereby, that Brookwood Properties, LLC has fi led with the Planning Board for Western line of Interstate Highway No. 55 to a concrete right of way marker; gar Space and Associated Facilities and/or Historical Terminal Building at the the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Rezoning from C2 (Limited) thence North 01°50’00” East for a distance of94.91 feet along the said West- Hawkins Field Airport (“HKS”). Commercial to C3 (General) Commercial to develop upscale storage facility on ern line of Interstate Highway No. 55 to a ferrous metal rod; thence leave said the property located at Parcels 511-630. 511-630-1 & 511-630-2 on corner of Western line and run South 89°42 ‘00” West for a distance of 302.77 feet to an JMAA will receive Proposals to perform the Services at JMAA’s administrative I-55 Frontage Rd. & Chastain Dr., in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, “X” mark in concrete; thence South 00°16’00” East for a distance of 295.90 feet offi ces, Suite 300, Main Terminal Building, Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers Inter- Mississippi, and being more particularly described as: along a line which is parallel to the said East line of East McWillie Circle to the national Airport, 100 International Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39208, until 3:00 POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 1.9556 acres, more or less. p.m. central time on December 18, 2017 (the “Deadline”). Parcel #511-630 Parcel #511-630-2 JMAA will not consider any Proposals received after the Deadline for any reason Commence at the Southeast corner of the intersection of Edgewood Terrace whatsoever. Information for Respondents relating to this Request for Proposals Drive and East McWillie Circle and run thence South 00°16’00” East for a dis- Commence at the Southeast corner of the intersection of Edgewood Terrace (“RFP”) is on fi le and open for public inspection at the offi ces of JMAA. The In- tance of 939.84 feet along the Eastern line of East McWillie Circle to the North- Drive and East McWillie Circle and run thence South 00°16’00” East for a dis- formation for Respondents contains a copy of the RFP, General Information for east corner of the Intersection of the North line of the dedicated road or street tance of 939.84 feet along the Eastern line of East McWillie Circle to the North- Respondents, Information Required from Respondents and Criteria for Selec- known as Chastain Drive along the South side of that certain property conveyed east corner of the intersection of the North line of the dedicated road or street tion. Any Addenda issued clarifying and/or changing instructions in Information by W.P. Bridges to the Trustees of Jackson Municipal Separate School District, known as Chastain Drive along the South side of that certain property conveyed for Respondents; and/or answering questions in relation to the Information for with the East line of the dedicated road or street known as East McWillie Circle by W.P. Bridges to the Trustees of Jackson Municipal Separate School District, Respondents shall become part of the Information for Respondents. Interested along the East side of said school property, said property having been conveyed with the East line of the dedicated road or street known as McWillie Circle along persons may obtain a copy of the Information for Respondents from JMAA by by W.P. Bridges to the Trustees of the Jackson Municipal Separate School Dis- the East side of said school property, said property having been conveyed by contacting Ms. Robin Byrd, JMAA’s Manager, Procurement, as follows: trict by Deed dated December 9, 1953 and recorded in Book 818 at Page 562 W.P. Bridges to the Trustees of the Jackson Municipal Separate School Dis- thereof, in the offi ce of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County, at Jackson, Missis- trict by Deed dated December 9, 1953 and recorded in Book 818 at Page 562 Jackson Municipal Airport Authority sippi, reference to which is hereby made in aid of this description, and said roads thereof, in the offi ce of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County, at Jackson, Missis- 100 International Drive, Suite 300 (39208) having been dedicated by W.P. Bridges by Deed to Hinds County, Mississippi, sippi, reference to which is hereby made in aid of this description, and said roads Post Offi ce Box 98109 dated December 9, 1953 and recorded in Book 818 at Page 564 thereof in the having been dedicated by W.P. Bridges by Deed to Hinds County, Mississippi, Jackson, Mississippi 39298-8109 offi ce of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County, at Jackson, Mississippi, reference dated December 9, 1953 and recorded in Book 818 at Page 564 thereof in the Attention: Robin Byrd, Manager, Procurement to which is hereby made in the aid to this description, and from said intersection, offi ce of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County, at Jackson, Mississippi, reference Telephone No.: (601) 360-8616 run North 89°42 ‘00” East along the North line of said road or street for a distance to which is hereby made in aid to this description, and from said intersection, run Facsimile No.: (601) 939-3713 of 150 feet to an “X” mark in concrete which marks the POINT OF BEGINNING North 89°42’00” East along the North line of said road or street for a distance E-Mail: [email protected] of the land herein described; thence continue North 89°42’00” East for a dis- of 402.96 feet to a ferrous metal rod which marks the Western line of Interstate tance of 252.96 feet along the Northern line of Chastain Drive to a ferrous metal Highway No. 55 which marks the POINT OF BEGINNING of the land herein or from JMAA’s website at www.jmaa.com/resources/rfprfb-center/. rod which marks the Western line of Interstate Highway No. 55; thence North described; thence North 34°51 ‘00” East for a distance of 28.80 feet along the 34°51 ‘00” East for a distance of 28.80 feet along the Western line of Interstate Western line of Interstate Highway No. 55 as described in Deed Book 3180 A pre-proposal conference (the “Pre-Proposal Conference”) will be held in the Highway No. 55 as described in Deed Book 3180 at Page 607 of the said Chan- at Page 607 of the said Chancery Records of Hinds County at Jackson, Mis- Hawkins Field Terminal Building, 558 West Ramp St., Jackson, MS 39208 at cery Records of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi, to a concrete right of way sissippi, to a concrete right of way marker; thence North 09°15’00” East for a 3:00 p.m. central time on November 15, 2017. Attendance at the Pre-Proposal marker; thence North 09°15’00” East for a distance of 180.0 feet along the said distance of 49.68 feet along the said Western line of Interstate Highway No. 55; Conference is Strongly Encouraged for all Respondents. If a Respondent can- Western line of Interstate Highway No. 55 to a concrete right of way marker; thence leave said Western line and run North 48°21 ‘00” West for a distance not attend, then a representative of Respondent should be in attendance. Re- thence North 01°50’00” East for a distance of 94.91 feet along said Western line of 69.36 feet; thence North 64°27’00” West for a distance of 10.32 feet; thence spondents are encouraged to submit any questions concerning this RFP, in of Interstate Highway No. 55 to a ferrous metal rod; thence leave said Western South 72°15’00” West for a distance of 12.0 feet; thence South 26°51 ‘00” West writing, prior to the Pre-Proposal Conference. JMAA will try to answer all written line and run South 89°42’00” West for a distance of 302.77 feet to an “X” mark in for a distance of 11.76 feet; thence South 04°24’00” East for a distance of62.88 questions received in advance at the Pre-Proposal Conference. After the meet- concrete; thence South 00°16’00” East for a distance of295.90 feet along a line feet; thence South 23°33’43” East for a distance of 50.75 feet; thence North ing, representatives of JMAA will be available to take attendees on a tour of the which is parallel to the said East line of East McWillie Circle to the POINT OF 89°42’00” East a distance of 28.32 feet, more or less to the POINT OF BEGIN- Hangar and Associated Facilities locations. BEGINNING, containing 1 .9556 acres, more or less. NING, containing 6,700 square feet, more or less..

Based on the Proposals received, JMAA will initiate negotiations with the Re- Parcel #511-630-1 Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew spondent or Respondents with the Highest and Best proposed used for the Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. Presi- properties individually or combined Commence at the Southeast corner of the intersection of Edgewood Terrace dent Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, November 15, Drive and East McWillie Circle and run thence South 00°16’00” East for a dis- 2017, at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard JMAA reserves the right to: (1) reject any and all Proposals, for any reason, any tance of 939.84 feet along the Eastern line of East McWillie Circle to the North- both pro and con on said question, after which a record will be established upon time before execution of an agreement with Respondents selected by JMAA. east corner of the intersection of the North line of the dedicated road or street which the City Planning Board can make its recommendation to the City Council known as Chastain Drive along the South side of that certain property conveyed of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by any person owning property 10/19/2017 10/26/2017 11/2/2017 11/9/2017 by W.P. Bridges to the Trustees of Jackson Municipal Separate School District, within the area, and if made in writing must be fi led with the City Zoning Adminis- with the East line of the dedicated road or street known as East McWillie Circle trator before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or along the East side of said school property, said property having been conveyed by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administrator at least LEGAL by W.P Bridges to the Trustees of the Jackson Municipal Separate School Dis- 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate citizens need for trict by Deed dated December 9, 1953 and recorded in Book 818 at page 562 interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A REZONING thereof, in the offi ce of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County, at Jackson, Missis- sippi, reference to which is hereby made in aid of this description, and said roads WITNESS my signature this 19th day of October 2017. ZONING CASE NO. 3995 having been dedicated by W.P. Bridges by Deed to Hinds County, Mississippi, dated December 9, 1953 and recorded in Book 818 at Page 564 thereof in the /s/Ester L. Ainsworth By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the offi ce of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County, at Jackson, Mississippi, reference Zoning Administrator City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page 115 to which is hereby made in aid to this description, and from said intersection, run City of Jackson, Mississippi thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected North 89°42’00” East along the North line of said road or street for a distance of thereby, that Eugene Williams has fi led with the Planning Board for the City of 150 feet to a “X” mark in concrete which marks the POINT OF BEGINNING of 10/26/2017, 11/9/2017 Jackson, an application requesting a Rezoning from R-1 (Single-Family) Resi- dential to C2 (Limited) Commercial to operate a commercial child care center on the property located at 4630 Terry Rd., in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as:

The South 120 feet of the West 240 feet of Lot 4 Marshall Subdivision, according to a map or plat thereof on fi le and or record in the offi ce of the Chancery Clerk of the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi in Plat Book 4 at page 114.

Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. Presi- dent Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard both pro and con on said question, after which a record will be established upon which the City Planning Board can make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing must be fi led with the City Zoning Adminis- trator before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administrator at least Offi ce 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired.

WITNESS my signature this 19th day of October 2017.

/s/Ester L. Ainsworth Zoning Administrator City of Jackson, Mississippi Space for 10/26/2017, 11/9/2017

LEGAL NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A USE PERMIT Rent ZONING CASE NO. 3998

By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected thereby, that Curtis Williams has fi led with the Planning Board for the City of Jackson, an application requesting an Use Permit to operate a room- ing house within a R-4 (Limited Multi-Family) Residential District on property located at 210-12 W. Ash St. in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mis- sissippi, and being more particularly described as:

Lots 15 and 16 Ideal Horne Plot, a subdivision (according to a map or plat thereof which is on fi le and of record in the offi ce of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi, in Plat. Book 3 at Page 30, reference Garrett Enterprises Building to which to which map or plat is hereby made in aid of and as a part of this description. (Near Jackson Medical Mall) Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the An- drew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, No- 2659 Livingston Road vember 15, 2017, at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby Jackson, MS 39213 will be heard both pro and con on said question, after which a record will be established upon which the City Planning Board can make its recommenda- tion to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing must be 2500 Square Feet fi led with the City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will Call: 601-209-9199 take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired.

WITNESS my signature this 19th day of October 2017.

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By Kam Williams You see, he was a devout Screenplay. However, it took 36 to follow his calling to do mis- though he did send his pregnant sus Christ. Columnist Christian raised by missionaries years for someone to mount a sionary work. wife and daughters, Patricia Very Good (3 stars) Chariots of Fire (1981) who had instilled in their son the sequel showing what became of He would settle down in (Laura Justine Friis Lodahl) and Rated chronicled the real-life exploits Biblical notion that the Sabbath the Olympic great in the wake Asia and start a family with the Heather (Asta Friis Lodahl), to In English, Mandarin and of Eric Henry Liddell (1902- was a holy day of rest. Conse- of his glory days. woman of his dreams, Florence live with his in-laws in Canada. Japanese with subtitles 1945), aka “The Flying Scots- quently, he decided to enter the Co-directed by Stephen Shin Mackenzie (Elizabeth Arends). Sadly, he was subsequently in- Running time: 96 minutes man,” a world-class sprinter 400-meter contest instead, and and Michael Parker, On Wings However, their marital bliss terned in a concentration camp Production Studio: Goodland who won the gold medal in the miraculously managed to pre- of Eagles stars BAFTA-nomi- would be irreversibly altered by where he would suffer terribly Pictures / Innowave Ltd / Bon- 400-meter track race at the 1924 vail against the best in an event nee Joseph Fiennes (for Shake- the Japanese invasion of China before passing away in 1945, dit Summer Olympics in Paris. he hadn’t trained for. speare in Love) as Eric Liddell. in 1937. just months before Japan’s sur- Distributor: Archstone Distri- What made his feat amazing is Chariots of Fire was a criti- At the point of departure, we During the occupation, the render. bution that he had only qualifi ed to run cally acclaimed crowd-pleas- learn that the unassuming ath- Liddells were afforded a brief A bittersweet tribute to a man To see a trailer for On the 100-meter dash but refused er which landed a quartet of lete eschewed fame and fortune opportunity to leave the coun- of great faith who always opted Wings of Eagles, visit: to compete when he learned that Academy Awards, including in favor of returning to China, try. The dedicated minister de- to follow humbly in the foot- https://www.youtube.com/ it would be staged on a Sunday. Best Picture and Best Original the country of his birth, in 1925, cided to not abandon his fl ock, steps of his Lord and Savior Je- watch?v=rNYDhGVM7sA

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By Terri Schlichenmeyer grel dogs:” their maternal line pilots would “resolve itself,” he was perhaps better for a black Columnist was white-Jewish-black; their decided to join the Air Corps in soldier; training was easier when In things of great importance, paternal ancestors were African- mid-1942. At the exam, he was there were more than just two or you stand on the shoulders of gi- American and possibly Native “the only black man taking the three black faces in a unit. And ants. American. Both boys were light- mental test… on that summer so he trained hard: many hours of Those who came before you complexioned with straight hair, day,” and he was a quarter pound fl ight-time, classes and more. gave you a boost to get you which Brown believes may have below weight on the physical “We knew that we were among where you are. They cleared your helped him later in his career. test. “I fl unked it!” he says, but a very select group of people,” he path and knocked aside obsta- Throughout his childhood and by early 1943, he’d gained the says. rights, as told through quiet tales story is told humbly, which will cles. You stand on the shoulders attendance at an integrated high needed ounces and had headed “I never thought I would ever of heroes and those who created endear him to readers even more. of those giants even if, as in the school, he was fascinated with south to offi cially enlist in the get shot down.” them. Even if you don’t consider new book “Keep Your Airspeed fl ying and so, when his brother Tuskegee Army Flying School. “Keep Your Airspeed Up” is a Brown (with Marsha Bordner) yourself a World War II buff, Up” by Harold H. Brown (with enlisted in the military at the be- The South presented a big surprise. A very nice one. is careful to give credit to the this book is more than just that. Marsha S. Bordner), the giant ginning of the War, Brown saw a learning curve for a northern Not only is it a warm and gen- many who made him who he is; There’s other history here, as was once kinda scrawny. way to achieve his own dream. black man. Brown experienced uine biography, beginning even after those gentle shout-outs and well as a biography that will Growing up in Minneapolis in Fully aware that a black man in serious racial problems for the before author Harold H. Brown heart-in-your-throat war stories, charm you plenty. If that seems the pre-World War II years, Har- a mostly-white military wouldn’t fi rst time and though he “hated was born, but this book takes you’ll then be brought up-to-date like a winner for you, then “Keep old H. Brown says that he and have it easy, but believing that segregation,” he realized that be- readers through a two-pronged with his current life. Remark- Your Airspeed Up” is a pretty big his brother “Bubba” were “mon- racial discrimination for black ing in a segregated Air Corps unit fi ght, both in war and for civil ably, through this all, Brown’s book.

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