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President Barack Obama delivers a farewell speech Yes we did: President Obama that highlighted the goals and accomplishments of his administration in Chica- delivers long goodbye go, Ill. The crowd chanted “four more years,” during By Lauren Victoria Burke interviews, endless retrospectives crowd, as his final days in office the speech. PHOTO BY DER- NNPA Newswire Contributor and analyses. approached. ICK TRIPLETT/CHICAGO CRU- The first black President of the During an unseasonably warm “Michelle and I have been so SADER United States will leave office at night in Chicago, President Barack noon January 20. The run-up to Obama shared his thoughts and Obama his departure has been featured in experiences with a hometown Continued on page 4 Dreams do come true AKA celebrating a legacy of supreme service

Lequoya Williams and her children, Riyah and Syrius, pose for cameras Monday in front of their new Habitat home.

By Stephanie R. Jones Contributing Writer Three Jackson residents had lots of cheer during the holiday season. They Alpha Kappa Alpha members (in white) present awards to recipients Dr. Byron D. Orey, Dr. Lisa Osunleti, Dr. Larry Johnson and Dr. Scharri Ezell Walker. PHOTO BY STEPHANIE R. JONES moved into new homes – homes of their own – just before and after the Christmas By Stephanie R. Jones ber of BDO. BDO was founded in 1934. “These Baptist Church and president of the holiday. They have Habitat for Human- Contributing Writer Leggette said the day was also an enthusiastic, talented women knew National Baptist Convention USA, ity Mississippi Capital Area to thank. An overflow crowd made up mainly opportunity to reflect on the trailblaz- that if the world is to be made better, Inc. Habitat for Humanity Mississippi of women in white dresses and pearls ing AKA founders, to share accom- I must get in there to make it better – Community Service Recipients of Capital Area dedicated three homes in filled Tougaloo College’s Woodworth plishments of members past and pres- supreme service,” Leggette said. the Year were Jackie H. Hampton, Midtown Monday as part of its celebra- Chapel Sunday to commemorate the ent, and to look to the future. “How will we live up to our found- publisher of The Mississippi Link, tion of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day founding 109 years ago of Alpha “Our founders in 1908 asked, ‘what ers’ vision?” Leggette asked. “There and Alice Thomas Tisdale, publisher of Service. Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. can I do, how can I render service?’” is no better way to do something for of The Jackson Advocate, for their LeQuoya Williams closed on her Members of Beta Delta Omega Leggette said. “These women knew yourself than to serve others. We cele- work in sharing news and experi- four-bedroom, two bath home on Man- Chapter, a graduate chapter in Jack- that there is no greater call than service brate the legacy of supreme services.” ences of the local African-American ship Street Dec. 28 and moved in Jan. 1. son, Miss., along with Gamma Rho and it’s up to us to carry that out.” In that vein, the chapters recognized community. “It’s the greatest thing to happen to me Chapter (Jackson State University) Alpha Kappa Alpha, the first so- some Jackson Metro area community The Dr. Ernestine Holloway Educa- in a while,” said Williams, who started joined to host their 109th Founders’ rority for African-American women, members who serve their communi- tors of the Year awards went to Larry the process of working on her home in Day Observance. They paid tribute was founded on the campus of How- ties day to day in accordance with the Johnson and Scharri Ezell Walker, April 2016. Williams is the mother of to their founders as well as members ard University Jan. 15, 1908. It re- sorority’s goals. both of Tougaloo College. two children, Syrius, 3, and Riyah, 1. of the Jackson Metro area whose life mains committed to “Service to All Recognition was given in the areas Liza Osunleti Beckely-Roberts of Williams and the other new home- work has aligned with the mission of Mankind” by providing community of health care, leadership and com- Jackson State University, and Byron owners have interest-free, 30-year service to which Alpha Kappa Alpha outreach to neighboring communities munity service. D. Orey, Jackson State University po- mortgages. Williams said some people adheres. under the umbrella “Launching New Jasmin O. Chapman, chief execu- litical science professor, were named thought her home was one provided “Today we are celebrating a lega- Dimensions of Service,” the organi- tive officer of Jackson-Hinds Com- the Dr. Cozetta White Buckley Edu- by HUD, and came with restrictions on cy of supreme service,” said guest zation says. Its international program prehensive Health Center, was recog- cators of the Year. what could be done. “I had to explain speaker Evelyn J. Leggette, Ph.D., focuses on: Educational Enrichment, nized as Health Care Advocate of the The chapters presented $1,000 to them that this is my home; I own it provost and senior vice-president Health Promotion, Family Strength- Year. checks for endowed scholarships to and there are no rules and restrictions. for Academic and Student Affairs at ening, Environmental Ownership, Leadership Recipient of the Year I just have to pay my mortgage,” Wil- Jackson State University and a mem- and Global Impact. was Jerry Young, pastor of New Hope AKA liams said. Continued on page 4 Williams’ niece also was celebrat- ing Monday. Valondria Williams and her 11-year-old son Kordell Johnson, moved into their new home a few blocks away on McTyere Avenue in December Area Greeks participate in coat collection as well. Tierra Christian and her two sons By- By Stephanie R. Jones in need, said Floyd Williams, chair- ron Burns, 7, and Tristian Burns, 3, were Contributing Writer man of the event and a member of Al- excited about the dedication and bless- Jackson Metro area residents might pha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. ing of their new home on Kevin Barnett not need coats right now but it’s still The coat drive is the council’s event Court. winter and cold weather will come to give service on Dr. Martin Luther “It’s a good feeling to be able to say again before the season is over. King Jr. Day. “We wanted the Divine 9 ‘this is my own,’” Christian said. To make sure everyone stays warm (African American Greek-letter frater- The houses were made possible by the when temperatures do fall, the Metro nities and sororities) to do something contributions of 850 hours of service by Jackson Chapter of the National Pan collectively on this day,” Williams volunteers from Baptist Health Systems, Hellenic Council – an umbrella group said. New Hope Baptist Church, Covenant of black sororities and fraternities The Warm Coats and Warm Hearts Presbyterian Church, and five United – held its annual “Warm Coats and initiative was started by the national Methodist Churches – Christ UMC, An- Warm Hearts” initiative in conjunction news program Good Morning Ameri- derson UMC, Madison UMC, St. Luke’s with Burlington Coat Factory at Metro ca. UMC, and Saint Mark’s UMC. Center Mall Monday. Williams said during Monday’s Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. joined This is the 7th year the council has other members of the Mississippi Panhellenic Council in a coat donation drive for Dr. Habitat held the drive to collect coats for those Coats Continued on page 4 Continued on page 4 Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Habitat Obama Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 touched by all the well wishes that ernment only serves the interests we’ve received over the past few of the powerful – that’s a recipe for weeks. But tonight, it’s my turn to more cynicism and polarization in say, ‘Thanks.’ Whether we have our politics,” said Obama. seen eye-to-eye or rarely agreed at In some cities and towns, in- all, my conversations with you, the come inequality and poverty got American people, in living rooms worse over the last eight years. In and in schools, at farms, on fac- the 2016 election, the “America tory floors, at diners and on distant first” message delivered by Donald military outposts – those conversa- Trump, and the inequality argu- tions are what have kept me honest, ments repeated by Senators Bernie and kept me inspired, and kept me Sanders (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth War- going,” President Obama told the ren, opened a discussion about eco- crowd. nomic mobility and the American Tickets for the farewell address at dream. McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., One of the major takeaways of were difficult to come by. People Obama’s time in office was that a waited in line for hours to secure strategy of obstruction against the them. first black President of the United The President’s voice was emo- States served as a reminder that, for tional several times. The President many in polities on the right, a zero Habitat for Humanity board members, staff and volunteers dedicated the new home of Lequoya Williams on Manship Street Monday. went over some of the many suc- sum game is better than allowing Habitat also celebrated the accumula- cesses of his eight years in office political opponents to make deci- tion of nearly 10,000 hours of commu- and asked Americans to renew ef- sions. nity service donated by its more than forts at reconciliation. It took the first black president a 1,000 volunteers in 2016. “After eight years as your presi- few years to fully recognize the de- Merrill McKewen said Habitat want- dent, I still believe that. And it’s not termination of his opposition. But ed to honor Dr. King and his teachings, just my belief,” said Obama. “It’s even through that period, he was espcially that “life’s most persistent and the beating heart of our American able to achieve some sizable victo- urgent question is ‘what are you doing idea – our bold experiment in self- ries for the American people. for others?’” government. It’s the conviction that “If I had told you eight years ago “We decided that in honor of Martin we are all created equal, endowed that America would reverse a great Luther King Jr. we would celebrate his by our Creator with certain unalien- recession, reboot our auto industry, birthday through service,” McKewen able rights, among them life, lib- and unleash the longest stretch of said. “We’re thankful to have people erty, and the pursuit of happiness. job creation in our history, if I had who are willing to come back year after It’s the insistence that these rights, told you that we would open up a year.” while self-evident, have never been new chapter with the Cuban people, The HFHMCA’ Building on the self-executing; that ‘We, the Peo- shut down Iran’s nuclear weapons Dream celebration is an official event ple,’ through the instrument of our program without firing a shot, take of the 2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Na- democracy, can form a more perfect out the mastermind of 9/11, if I had Habitat for Humanity board member Johnny Anthony presents a Bible to new home- union,” he told the crowd shortly told you that we would win mar- tional Day of Service sponsored by the owner Tierra Christian on Kevin Garnett St. Corporation for National and Commu- before chants of “four more years” riage equality, and secure the right nity Service. with a Bible. Board member Isabella Ev- “Unless God builds the house, it is a were heard. to health insurance for another 20 Each family was presented a Bible as ans encouraged Christian to “make your house built in vain,” said Evans, a mem- The president also mentioned is- million of our fellow citizen,” said part of the house dedications and bless- home a house of prayer.” ber of New Hope Baptist Church. sues that remain problems as he Obama, as he catalogued his politi- ing were bestowed onto the home. Evans said she, too, was a single mom Stephanie R. Jones can be reached leaves office, such as income in- cal wins. At Christian’s home, Habitat board like Christian. “I had to realize that God at [email protected] or (601) 454- equality. Obama continued: “If I had told member Johnny Anthony presented her is the head of the household,” she said. 0372. “While the top one percent has you all that, you might have said amassed a bigger share of wealth our sights were set a little too high.” and income, too many families, in Lauren Victoria Burke is a politi- inner cities and in rural counties, cal analyst who speaks on politics AKA have been left behind – the laid- and African-American leadership. Continued from page 1 off factory worker; the waitress or She is also a frequent contributor to health care worker who’s just barely the NNPA Newswire and BlackPres- both Tougaloo and Jackson State. “I need them to know I believe in stand,” Leggette said. getting by and struggling to pay the sUSA.com. Connect with Lauren by Leggette concluded with a call for service. Our founders were expected Stephanie R. Jones can be reached bills - convinced that the game is email at [email protected] her sorors to honor the legacy of their to serve, give supreme service. Those at [email protected] or (601) 454- fixed against them, that their gov- and on Twitter at @LVBurke. founders. are the persons upon whose shoulders I 0372.

Coats Continued from page 1 drive, the group collected more coats than ever before. They filled seven collection bins at Burlington. “We collected between 1,000 to 1,500 coats,” Williams said. Williams said the goal each year has been to do better than the previous year. In 2016, he said, the drive netted approximately 850 coats. “So we surpassed that this year,” Williams said. Sorority members of Delta Sigma Theta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho and fraternity members of Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Alpha Phi Alpha and Phi Beta Sigma, and Iota Phi Theta participated in the drive. Rose Franklin, president of Beta Delta Omega Chapter of AKA, said her chapter donated 120 coats this year. Williams said the good thing is the coats collected stay in the metro area Legacy of Supreme Service honorees Lisa Beckley-Robertss, Byron Orey, Jasmin Chapman, Alice Tisdale, Jackie Hampton, Jerry so local families benefit. Young, Scharri Walker and Larry Johnson PHOTOS BY STEPHANIE R. JONES Last year, he said, the day after news of the drive was broadcast on a local television station, the council heard from a family that had lost everything in a fire and asked for help. “We were able to provide the entire family with coats. “It’s a great thing nationally, for the state and locally. Local families will benefit from this,” he said. Stephanie R. Jones can be reached at [email protected] or (601) 454-0372.

Chapter President Rose Franklin presents Tou- galoo College President Beverly Hogan a token of appreciation.

Award recipients Dr. Jasmin O. Chapman, CEO of Jackson-Hinds Comprehen- sive Health Center, Jackie Hampton, publisher of The Mississippi Link, and Jerry Young, pastor of New Hope Baptist Church

Kelli Young Hart performs musical selection

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www.mississippilink.com JANUARY 19 - 25, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 CBC chairman rebukes Poll: Young Americans Republicans for scheduling fear they will be worse blacks on last sessions’ panel off post-Trump

By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Contributor Seven African Americans testified on the last panel of a two-day hear- ing about Senator Jeff Sessions’ bid to become the next Attorney General of the United States. They included civil rights legend Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman Ce- dric Richmond (D-La.). It was clear that the last panel was the least important to Republicans FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2016 file photo, a woman weeps as election results are reported dur- on the Senate Judiciary Committee, ing Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s election night rally in the Jacob Ja- who controlled the theatrics of the vits Center glass enclosed lobby in New York. As Donald Trump approaches his inaugu- hearing, and that the timing was in Booker Sessions ration as president, young Americans have a deeply pessimistic view about his incoming order of importance after Sessions’ administration, with young blacks, Latinos and Asian Americans particularly concerned testimony was completed. community support his nomination Senator Booker produced a his- about what’s to come in the next four years. PHOTO BY AP PHOTO/FRANK FRANKLIN II The first people to testify were rather than speaking with one voice toric first by appearing in opposition much more likely to appear on na- in near unanimous opposition?” to Sessions at the hearing. Booker By Jonathan Lemire tional TV and be questioned by more NAACP President Cornell Brooks became the first sitting senator to and Emily Swanson The poll of 1,823 adults age 18-30 was senators. Late in the day, on the testified on a panel before Richmond testify against a colleague at a con- Associated Press conducted Dec. 9-12, 2016 using a second day of the hearing, the CBC and was no less forgiving on Ses- firmation hearing. NEW YORK – As Donald Trump sample drawn from the probability-based chairman took issue with the sched- sions as he delivered his testimony. “I know that some of my many col- approaches his inauguration, young GenForward panel, which is designed to ule. Sessions’ record “reveals a consis- leagues aren’t happy that I am break- Americans have a deeply pessimistic be representative of the U.S. young adult “I want to express my concerns tent disregard of the civil rights of ing with Senate tradition, to testify view about his incoming administration, population. The margin of sampling error about being made to testify at the vulnerable populations,” Brooks told on the nomination of one of my col- with young blacks, Latinos and Asian for all respondents is plus or minus 4 per- very end of the witness panels. To the committee saying Sessions was leagues,” Booker told the committee. Americans particularly concerned about centage points. have a Senator, a House member, and “unfit” to be Attorney General. “But I believe, perhaps like all of my what’s to come in the next four years. The survey was paid for by the Black a living civil rights legend testify at “We take no pleasure in stating colleagues in the Senate, that in the That’s according to a new GenFor- Youth Project at the University of Chicago, the end of all of this is the equivalent that, in the view of the NAACP, choice between standing with Senate ward poll of Americans aged 18 to 30, using grants from the John D. and Cathe- of being made to go to the back of the Senator Sessions’ record conclu- norms and standing up for what my which found that the country’s young rine T. MacArthur Foundation and the Ford bus,” Chairman Richmond said flatly sively demonstrates that he lacks the conscience tells me is best for our adults are more likely to expect they’ll be Foundation. at the very top of his testimony. “Ev- judgment and temperament to serve country, I will always choose con- worse off at the end of Trump’s first term Respondents were first selected randomly ery senator that casts a vote to con- effectively as attorney general of the science and country.” than better off. Such young Americans using address-based sampling methods, firm Senator Sessions will be perma- United States,” Brooks said, adding Lauren Victoria Burke is a politi- are also far more likely to think Trump and later interviewed online or by phone. nently marked as a co-conspirator in that Sessions, “evinces a clear dis- cal analyst who speaks on politics will divide the country than unite it, by a an effort to move this country back- regard, disrespect and even disdain and African-American leadership. 60 percent to 19 percent margin. Over the weekend, Trump tore into wards towards a darker period in our for the civil and human rights of ra- She is also a frequent contributor to Fifty-two percent of young whites, 72 Georgia Rep. John Lewis, among the shared history.” cial and ethnic minorities, women, the NNPA Newswire and BlackPres- percent of Latinos, 66 percent of Asian- most revered leaders of the civil rights Richmond continued: “If [Senator the disabled and others who suffer sUSA.com. Connect with Lauren by Americans and 70 percent of blacks movement, for questioning the legitima- Sessions] were in fact a champion for from discrimination in this coun- email at [email protected] and think Trump’s presidency will lead to a cy of his victory and saying he would not civil rights, wouldn’t the civil rights try.” on Twitter at @LVBurke. more divided nation. attend Friday’s inauguration. “Minority people are very afraid of As for Obama’s presidency, young all the rhetoric that he ran upon (in) his Americans are split on whether he has campaign,” said Jada Selma, a 28-year- done more to unite or divide Americans, High school artwork pits Republicans old African-American graduate school 38 percent to 35 percent, with 26 percent student living in Atlanta. “Anytime he saying it did neither. mentioned black people, he would talk Young blacks (57 percent to 16 per- about poor people or inner city. He cent), Latinos (57 percent to 19 percent) against CBC on Capitol Hill would think that all of us live in the in- and Asian Americans (46 percent to ner city and that we’re all poor.” 27 percent) are far more likely to say By Lauren Victoria Burke “If you’re not a straight white male, Obama united than divided Americans. NNPA Newswire Contributor then I don’t think he’s looking out for But young whites are more likely to say, “We may just have to kick some- you as an American,” she said. by a 46 percent to 26 percent margin, body’s ass,” new Congressional GenForward is a survey of adults age that Obama’s presidency was a dividing Black Caucus Chairman Cedric 18 to 30 by the Black Youth Project at force. Richmond (D-La.) told a reporter the University of Chicago with the As- Indeed, not all young Americans are on January 10, over the repeated re- sociated Press-NORC Center for Public pessimistic about the incoming presi- moval of a painting that won the an- Affairs Research. The first-of-its-kind dent. nual High School Congressional Art poll pays special attention to the voices “He’ll be good for the economy. He’s Contest. of young adults of color, highlighting a businessman and he’ll bring more jobs The CBC chair likely was exasper- how race and ethnicity shape the opin- back,” said Francisco Barrera, 26, of Ft. ated with several Republican mem- ions of a new generation. Wayne, Indiana, who voted for Trump. bers of Congress, who spent part of The poll found that 54 percent of “I think he’s going to do good and he’s the day removing a teen’s art from a young people overall say life for people going to end this political correctness. long hallway with 200 art pieces in of color will be worse with Trump as You can’t even say ‘God’ in the schools the U.S. Capitol complex, because it president. About two-thirds of young no more. Trump will put him back.” focused attention on an uncomfort- blacks, Asian-Americans and Latinos A majority of young adults think able topic and dared to be critical of think things will get worse for people of Trump will go down in history as not a color, and whites are also more likely to very good president or a poor one. Young law enforcement – a profession that CBC members hang student’s artwork on January 10, after a Republican congressman expect things to get worse than better for people of color are particularly likely to for some is above criticism. removed it early last week. PHOTO BY LAUREN BURKE/NNPA On January 10, against the back- minorities, 46 percent to 21 percent. think Trump’s presidency will be not drop of President Obama’s farewell cember. ture and on canvas, who are known Overall, 40 percent of young adults good or poor, but even young whites are address, a nomination hearing for “Know that the Building Com- racists and segregationists. The in- think they personally will be worse more likely to expect that than to think Sen. Jeff Sessions to be Attorney mission already approved all of this dividuals depicted and honored are off four years from now, while just 23 it will be good or great, 48 percent to 27 General and a press conference by artwork on this wall. The African- on permanent display inside the U.S. percent expect to be better off. Young percent. Donald Trump, members of Con- American community has had a Capitol and have been for years, un- people of color are significantly more Young Americans are divided as to gress did battle over a painting by a painful, tortured history with law like Pulphus’ artwork, which is not likely to think they will be worse off whether Trump will accomplish his teenager. enforcement in this country. So let’s in the U.S. Capitol and is temporary. than better off, while young whites are campaign promises. While most think The St. Louis high school stu- not ignore that fact, that that’s not The late segregationist Senator more split in their personal expectations. he’ll probably cut taxes for the rich and dent David Pulphus’ painting shows contemporary. That’s historic,” said James O. Eastland of Mississippi, Kuinta Hayle, a 21-year-old African- more than half of young people (59 per- a street scene that includes as it’s Rep. Lacy Clay (D-Mo.) on whether whose portrait is permanently dis- American from Charlotte, said she is cent) think Trump will deport millions main character an animal in a police the issue of police brutality should be played on the third floor of the U.S. worried that Trump’s selection for at- of immigrants living in the country ille- uniform pointing a gun at a figure considered a “contemporary” contro- Capitol above the Senate Chamber, torney general, Alabama Sen. Jeff Ses- gally, just 39 percent expect that he will dressed in jeans and a red shirt that versial issue. was well known as an opponent of sions, could roll back civil rights. She be successful in building a wall along would appear to be a wolf. But the Rep. Clay told the NNPA News- civil rights. A statue of Confederate said Trump’s foray into “birtherism,” the Mexican border. painting also includes a cop depicted wire after votes on the House floor “president” Jefferson Davis stands in during which he propagated the lie that However, about half of young Hispan- as human calmly leading a person on the night January 10, “It’s really the Statuary Hall, along with several President Barack Obama was not born ics think that Trump is likely to build away by the arm. been reduced to a childish game now other dubious characters in U.S. his- in the United States, still bothered her. a border wall. And more than 7 in 10 Three Republicans including Reps. and they have lost all civility for this tory, including Alexander Hamilton “That was very meaningful. It still young people believe he will definitely Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.) and institution.” Stephens and former President John hurts,” Hayle said. “He doesn’t know or probably succeed at repealing the Af- Brian Babin (R-Texas), removed the On the morning of January 10, Calhoun. anything about my life or the lives of fordable Care Act. painting at some point last Tuesday Reps. Clay, Richmond (D-La.), and The Black Caucus discussed the is- people who aren’t like him. I feel Donald “He’s not even been inaugurated yet on Capitol Hill. Republicans moved Reps. Alma Adams (D-N.C.) re- sues around the painting on Wednes- Trump is only for rich people. Obama and he’s already alienating people,” said to make the painting an issue into hung the acrylic painting after Rep. day, January 11 at their weekly meet- was for people who didn’t have much.” Greg Davis, a white 28-year-old gradu- a call to arms in support of police. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) removed it ing. Although he had a decisive win in the ate student living in Columbus, Ohio. They also argued that a picture in- and carried it to Clay’s office on Jan- Lauren Victoria Burke is a politi- Electoral College, Trump lost the overall “He’s still parroting the alt-right’s mes- volving “current controversy” hang- uary 7. The NNPA Newswire asked cal analyst who speaks on politics popular vote to opponent Hillary Clinton sages. His policy ideas I think would be ing in the Capitol was a violation of Hunter on January 10, if the art was and African-American leadership. and has done little to reach out to those awful. His nominees for Cabinet posi- the art competition rules. protected by the First Amendment She is also a frequent contributor to who didn’t support him in November’s tions are disastrous. He’s nominating The artwork had been hanging for and he responded, “No.” the NNPA Newswire and BlackPres- election. He focused his post-election people who have the exactly the wrong over six months, since June 2016, Several CBC members have point- sUSA.com. Connect with Lauren by “Thank You” tour on states he won, set- ideas.” and went unnoticed until a Fox News ed out that the U.S. Capitol is full of email at [email protected] and tling scores on stage as he boasted about “I think it’s going to be a disaster,” personality complained in late De- dubious characters depicted in sculp- on Twitter at @LVBurke. his surprising electoral victory. Davis said. STATE

8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JANUARY 19 - 25, 2017 www.mississippilink.com ICYMI: Washington County certified A week in as ACT Work Ready Community your House By Jay Hughes Mississippi Link Newswire State Representative District 12 The Washington County Not every day of the legislative session is Economic Alliance (WCEA) exciting, but none are boring. The weeks are is pleased to announce that typical that we check in on Monday’s at 4 p.m., Washington County is now then work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, a certified ACT Work Ready and then check out about 9 a.m. Friday morn- Community (WRC). The ings. certification will support This week was without excitement, but a lot Washington County in eco- of activity. The sad part was the $50 Million nomic development, indus- budget cuts announced due to corporate tax try recruitment, and bolster revenue shortages. These cuts will definitely existing industry by linking impact already stretched schools, colleges, workforce development to mental health, highway patrol, EMS, trauma, education and employers’ etc. I am a proud business owner and fiscally needs. The WCEA began conservative. However, cannot say enough that working towards the certifi- I disagree with the notion of cutting revenue cation in January 2016. when you cannot pay your basic bills. “We are so pleased to be We had committee meetings, particularly the first county in the Mis- education and rules, where bills were discussed sissippi Delta and third in the and then sent to the floor for a vote. State of Mississippi to reach Bills which did make it to the floor and ACT Certified Work Ready passed over to the senate were the following: Status,” stated Cary Karl- HB479 – Campaign Finance: Not far son, executive director of enough, but a darn good start. I was proud to the Washington County Eco- co-sponsor this one. nomic Alliance. “I want to HB131 – Taxes: Authority for Department thank the Work Ready Com- of Revenue to negotiate $1.2 Billion old tax mittee, Mitzi Woods of South liens on the books that have gone uncollected. Delta Planning and Develop- HB319 – Insurance: You will not be able ment District, Christie Sledge to thank Chris Masingill of which is the preferred NCRC based on individuals at Participants are leverag- to renew a license plate without proof of insur- of the Mississippi Develop- the Delta Regional Authority level for manufacturing jobs. the county level across the ing the NCRC to measure ance. ment Authority, Ryan Ash- and Frank Howell of Delta At 54.8 percent, Washington current, transitioning and and close the skills gap – and HB469 – Fire Protection: Gives the county ley of USG Interiors, Jesse Council for their support of County is barely trailing the emerging workforce earn- building common frame- supervisors the authority to dissolve Fire Pro- Amos and Carl McGee of the this initiative. National Average for Silver ing a NCRC and employers works that link, align and tection Districts and draw new lines. This will Washington County Board of Washington County has Level at 55.8. This reinforces recognizing the NCRC. ACT match their workforce devel- save homeowners a lot on insurance premiums. Supervisors, and Mayor Err- attained a total of 974 Na- that Washington County has WRC empowers states, re- opment efforts. I was proud to visit with the Mississippi ick Simmons of Greenville tional Career Readiness a strong workforce. gions and counties with data, For more information, Firefighters Association, as well as the Missis- for their support and guid- Certificates (NCRC) with The foundation of a com- process and tools that drive visit workreadycommunities. sippi Geographic Alliance. These were two of ance”. Additionally, I wish 534 reaching a Silver Level, munity’s certification is economic growth. org. many great groups who visited the capitol this week and set up tables in the rotunda. It is the public’s opportunity to inform us about their missions. Dr. Shawn McKinny of Ridgeland served as We also got to meet many new pages. These Mississippi Trucking are people between 13 and 17 who get to miss Legislative Doctor of the Day at the Capitol a week of regular school and get hands-on Association partners training in the capitol building. It is their op- portunity to see, first hand, the sausage making factory in full form. with Truckers Other than that, just another week in the capitol and down by the railroad tracks. Things Against Trafficking will certainly heat up as budget cuts continue and education funding hits the daily calendar. Mississippi Link Newswire Stay tuned . . . Today the Mississippi Trucking Association Presi- dent Hal Miller announced the association will be continuing its partnership with Truckers against Traf- ficking. “We are delighted to assist Truckers against Rising nat. gas Trafficking again this year and continue to promote awareness to this horrific crime in our state and coun- try. As an association, we want to continue to do our costs lead to rate part to prevent this from happening. I applaud the ef- forts of this group and we hope this partnership only increase in 2017 furthers their fantastic work.” Mississippi Link Newswire The Mississippi Trucking Association (MTA) is hon- ored to announce, for the second year, they have com- Due to rising natural gas costs and the end mitted to be a Silver Sponsor for Truckers against Traf- of the current fuel credit, customers of Entergy ficking (TAT). MTA, in conjunction with TAT, work Mississippi, Inc. will see a rate increase begin- to raise awareness throughout their membership about ning in February. With the increase, the typical the issue of human trafficking and the need for all com- residential customer using 1,000 kWh will pay panies to train their drivers and employees on how to $99.28 or $7 more per month than current rates. combat this growing problem. The national average residential rate is $124.50, “In order to combat human trafficking effectively, in according to the U.S. Department of Energy. any venue and in any meaningful way, funding is re- The increase comes after 12 months of re- Dr. Shawn McKinny, (Left) of the University of Mississippi Medical Center, served as Legislative Doctor of quired to move the work forward. When state trucking duced rates due to unprecedented low natural the Day at the Capitol on Thursday, January 12, 2017. In that capacity, the Ridgeland resident was available gas prices which have helped keep Entergy’s associations, not only use their influence to open doors to provide emergency medical service to lawmakers and critical staff. Dr. McKinny specializes in breast rates far below the national average. Natural gas for us and to get this message before their member surgery and was introduced by Senator Buck Clarke. companies, but also support TAT’s mission financially, is used to generate electricity, and the fuel costs it is invaluable and so needed. We appreciate trucking are passed through to customers dollar-for-dol- associations like the Mississippi Trucking Association lar with no profit to the company. for their commitment to end this vile exploitation, and “We had two significant rate decreases in their continued financial support that enables TAT’s 2016 because of lower-than-expected natural work to expand,” said Kylla Lanier, TAT Deputy Di- State Senate prayer gas prices,” said Haley Fisackerly, Entergy Mis- rector. sissippi President and CEO. “Because of that, MTA members have trained thousands of drivers even with this increase, bills will remain lower from Mississippi-based trucking companies on how to than they were in January of last year.” identify signs of human trafficking and the proper ac- “We work hard to keep rates low by control- tion to take once suspected activity has been spotted. ling costs where we can, and we encourage cus- Further, MTA works as a conduit to connect TAT with tomers to keep their usage low by being more state and local law enforcement agencies to help cre- energy efficient,” he added. ate a stronger network for those combating this terrible Electric rates rise and fall year-to-year based crime. The Mississippi Trucking Association is proud on many factors. Electric bills are a combina- to support Truckers against Trafficking with both fi- tion of rates and usage. For tips on how to lower nances and connections to help be a part of the solution. energy costs without sacrificing comfort, visit For more information contact Hal Miller at 601- entergymississippi.com/loweryourbill. 354-0616. Entergy Mississippi, Inc. provides electric- ity to approximately 445,000 customers in 45 counties. It is a subsidiary of Entergy Corpora- tion. Entergy Corporation is an integrated ener- For information about advertising in gy company engaged primarily in electric pow- er production and retail distribution operations. Entergy owns and operates power plants with The Mississippi Link approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, including nearly 10,000 megawatts of nuclear power. Entergy delivers please call: 601-896-0084 The Reverend Lanford E. Porter Sr., pastor of Apostolic Restoration Ministry in Jackson, (2nd left), deliv- electricity to 2.8 million utility customers in Ar- ered an opening prayer to the state Senate Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at the invitation of Senator Sollie kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. En- B. Norwood, (right). Standing with them are, (from left), Senator David Blount, Senator John Horhn and tergy has annual revenues of more than $11.5 or e-mail [email protected] deacon Andrew Leverette. billion and more than 13,000 employees. STATE

www.mississippilink.com JANUARY 19 - 25, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 CONGRATULATIONS! Weekly Legislative Summary By Debra Gibbs to the Senate for consideration. that is a doubtful claim. The bill Iyanla Thomas BGCCM’s District 72 The Insurance Committee in- passed without opposition and Several com- troduced two bills to the House will be sent to the Senate. mittees held their floor. If signed into law, House Throughout the week, the first meeting of Bill 319 would require drivers to Appropriations Committee sub- 2017 Youth of the Year! the 2017 Regular show proof of motor vehicle li- chairmen met with numerous Legislative Ses- ability insurance to renew their state agencies to hear their bud- sion this week, registration. Discussion ensued get requests for the 2018 fiscal Thank you to everyone and four bills about the level of effectiveness year. Those meetings will con- who came out and supported made their way to the House and logistics of the bill, but the tinue into next week. the Boys & Girls Clubs of floor for discussion. measure ultimately passed by a On Monday, Jan. 16, legisla- Central Mississippi! Con- Wednesday, the Rules Com- vote of 82-33. tors are scheduled to hear from gratulations to Iyanla from mittee introduced House Bill No opposition arose at the the consultants of EdBuild, the our Capitol Unit for winning 479, which defines and outlines introduction of House Bill 469. organization hired to reevaluate BGCCM’s 2017 Youth of the usage guidelines for campaign Enactment of this legislation Mississippi’s education funding Year. Iyanla will be compet- contributions by any elected would give a board of supervi- formula. EdBuild will present ing in Mississippi’s Youth official or candidate. The bill sors the authority to realign or its recommendations for educa- of the Year competition this prohibits the personal use of redraw fire protection districts tion spending in a joint meeting February. campaign contributions and in an attempt to draw the dis- with the House and Senate Edu- provides acceptable options for tricts so that residences are cation and Appropriations com- how to use leftover money at the within five miles of fire protec- mittees. conclusion of an elected official tion. Several groups visited the or candidate’s service or cam- Both bills will be sent to the Capitol this week, including paign. Senate for consideration. members of the Mississippi Mu- Enforcement of this legisla- The Ways and Means Com- nicipal League, the Mississippi tion would be overseen by the mittee introduced House Bill Board of Nursing, CASA Mis- Mississippi Ethics Commission 131, which would authorize the sissippi and a number of Missis- Iyanla is 14 years old and she (MSEC). The bill passed by a Department of Revenue to com- sippi’s fire chiefs from different is a freshman at Murrah High vote of 102-13 and will be sent promise and settle a tax liability areas of the state. School. She is the proud daugh- ter of Jackie Bennett and has been a member of the Club for 7 years. Her future goals are to Congressman Thompson announces be awarded a full scholarship to Cornell University and major in Interior Design. Iyanla plans to national historic landmark designation utilize her degree by working The Mississippi Link Newswire along with architecture, movie than a dozen administered by of the catalysts for the passage and play sets, and some of the United States Representative the National Park Service that of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. world’s most famous celebrity Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) provide states and local com- His assassination also forced homes. In her spare time, she along with the U. S. Depart- munities technical assistance, Myrlie Evers into a more prom- enjoys singing, drawing, writ- ment of Interior announced the recognition and funding to inent role for the National As- ing, speech and debate. designation of Medgar Evers’ help preserve our nation’s sociation for the Advancement home as a new National His- shared history and create of Colored People (NAACP). toric Landmark. close-to-home recreation op- Both Medgar and Myrlie were Designations recognize portunities. major contributors to advanc- places that depict a broad The assassination of Med- ing the goals of the civil rights range of America’s rich, com- gar Evers on June 12, 1963, in movement on a national level. plex history. the carport of the Medgar and Medgar Evers was the first The National Historic Land- Myrlie Evers House in Jack- nationally significant civil marks Program is one of more son, Mississippi, became one rights leader to be murdered.

Pictured left to right: Aijur Williams, Laryn Winkler, Iyanla Thomas, Annanissah Rhodes, To- renzo Richardson, Ron Thornton, Penney Ainsworth, Ashley Howie and Melvin Jackson

Meet Our Youth of the Year Contestants!

Annanissah Rhodes was born and raised in a traditional house- hold in Jackson, Mississippi. Annanissah always tries to keep busy whether by bettering her local community, spending time with fam- ily, or trying new things. Annanissah is currently a junior at Forest Hill High school and only 3 credits from being a high school gradu- ate. She maintains a 3.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale. She is a compassionate person who is always willing to go the extra mile to help out. An- nanissah stays active with her community by participating in differ- ent program from DECA, JROTC, Youth Nursery Worker, Church Youth Group, Girl Scout Troop #5455, Keystone Club, Smart Girls, Girls with Pearls and Upward Bound with Tugaloo College. She does not let any obstacles get in her way and perseveres towards her dream of becoming a radiologist.

Aijur Williams is the eldest son of Sabra Williams. Aijur is a 9th grade student at Nichols Middle School in Canton, Miss. where his favorite subjects are Algebra 1 and Science. He is a member of the soccer team, a percussionist in the band, and runs track. His hobbies include drawing, beat boxing and performance arts. Aijur wants to have a career in directing movies. He has been a proud member of the Boys & Girls Club since 2013. Aijur’s vision for America’s youth is to be world changers. He strongly feels that club kids will have the foundation to be the leaders for such change. He also wants the youth to live up to the Boys & Girls Clubs’ slogan and BE GREAT!

Laryn K. Winkler is the daughter of Der- rick Rodgers and Candace Johnson. The old- est sister to Karlon and Derius Rodgers. She is a senior at Forest Hill High School. She is an active JROTC member where she serves as the executive officer. Laryn is also a part of other clubs and extracurricular activities such as art club, foreign language club and the LMOC cheer squad. 10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JANUARY 19 - 25, 2017 www.mississippilink.com JROTC gala showcases district’s bright stars Mississippi Link Newswire Jackson Public Schools host- ed the 5th Annual JPS JROTC Military Gala in December at the Jackson Convention Com- plex. Over 900 cadets, instruc- tors, parents, school adminis- trators and other invited guests attended the formal event. The event is held as part of a comprehensive development program for cadets and is an opportunity to celebrate the excellence, accomplishments Guest speaker Andre Heath of the University of Southern Mississippi, center, with the cadet battalion and contributions of the JPS commanders of the seven JPS high school JROTC units. Instructors in formal military uniform JROTC program. The Military Gala exposes cadets to a for- mal military dining experience while encouraging camaraderie among the cadets and their in- structors at all seven JPS high schools. The guest speaker for the event was Andre Heath, the As- sistant to the Dean for Strate- gic Initiatives in the College of Science and Technology at the University of Southern Missis- sippi. Heath has a background in education, counseling, men- toring and service. He has served 17 years recruiting and ensuring the success of under- Cadet Major Tiasia Williams of Lanier High School introduces the guest speaker. graduate and graduate students. Cadet battalion commanders and their guests proceed to the platform. Passionate about motivating audiences to achieve success, Heath encouraged the students to develop the four D’s – disci- pline, drive, determination and dignity. “Leaders have discipline,” Heath began. Leaders have drive. ‘I’m a leader, so I’m sup- posed to do things differently than most people.’” Heath ended with this quote from Zig Ziglar: “When you do today what most people won’t, you can have tomorrow what most people can’t.” The program included a Trib- ute to the Fallen, a toast, and a presentation of the battalion Lt. Col. (ret.) Linda Prowell, right, greets guest speaker Andre Heath. Guests of the 2016 JROTC Military Gala commanders of each JROTC unit. Additionally, four of the sev- Accreditation Assessment. District’s high schools to pro- gave remarks along with JPS “This group is recognition JROTC boasts an average en JPS JROTC units, Callaway, The JROTC program in duce successful students and JROTC Director Col. Paul Wil- that there are so many bright graduation rate of 95 percent Lanier, Murrah, and Wingfield, Jackson Public Schools pro- citizens while fostering in each lis. spots in our school district,” and a college acceptance rate currently have the highest ac- duces high-achieving scholars school a more constructive and “These are some of the best said Burt. “You really are the of 94 percent annually achieved creditation ranking from the through character education, disciplined learning environ- students in this country bar stars that other of our scholars by its participants. JPS JROTC U.S. Army of Honor Unit with wellness and fitness activities, ment. none,” said Murray in his re- are looking to. Even when you graduates also earn an average Distinction based on achieving and leadership development. It JPS interim Superintendent marks. “They can compete with don’t know someone is looking, of $3.5 million in scholarship scores of 96 percent or higher is a cooperative effort between Dr. Freddrick Murray and anyone in this country, and they you are making an impression offers annually. on their most recent Program of the United States Army and the Board President Beneta Burt have demonstrated it.” on someone’s life.” Smith students learn how government JPS accepting RFPs works during state capitol visit for superintendent search consultant Mississippi Link Newswire the capitol, scholars enjoyed lunch in a special Student council members from Smith El- committee room. Mississippi Link Newswire ementary School visited the Mississippi State Scholars learned valuable and interesting in- The Board of Trustees of Jackson Public Schools is Capitol in the fall of 2016. Scholars in grades formation such as Mississippi history, how a accepting Requests for Proposals from qualified con- 3–5 who participated in this event were elected bill becomes a law, the purpose of the capitol, sultants to assist the district in its search for a superin- by their peers to represent them on the visit. who the legislators serve, the symbolism of the tendent of schools. The Board expects consulting firms These scholars earned the opportunity to par- eagle and statues embedded at the capitol, and to have resources, expertise, a proven track record, ticipate by developing campaign slogans and many other lessons about the state’s system of and at least ten years of experience conducting super- writing and delivering speeches to persuade government. Before departing, the Smith stu- intendent searches. The deadline to submit proposals their classmates to vote for them. The elec- dents engaged in a fun-filled, hands-on activity is January 24, 2017, by 5 p.m. Central Standard Time. tion took place on Election Day, November 8, to test what they learned from their visit. The Board seeks to hire the new superintendent by July 2016. “We thank Sen. John Horhn for sponsoring 1, 2017. Smith scholars learned about many histori- this field trip,” said Assistant Principal Lutith- For questions and more information, please contact cal events that happened at the capitol and Sen. John Horhn with Smith Elementary students. ia Luckett. “This visit exposed our scholars to the Board’s attorney, Dorian E. Turner, at (601) 354- the purpose and roles of the legislature. They the political foundation that makes life-chang- 2971 or [email protected]. toured the floors of the Senate and House Fourth-grader Kieunna McBeth got a chance ing decisions for their best interest and career Download the Request for Proposals for a Superin- of Representatives with Sen. John Horhn. to sit in Sen. Horhn’s senate seat. After touring opportunities.” tendent Search Consultant. EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com JANUARY 19 - 25, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11 Sodam Lee receives M2M program at Hinds CC Mississippi Arts expands with new services Commission grant

Mississippi Link Newswire Mississippi Link Newswire Wilburn Holmes wants to manage a ho- Sodam Lee, an assistant tel someday. Jordan Brown sees himself professor of art at Missis- troubleshooting that hotel’s computers. sippi Valley State University Both know they can’t get there without a (MVSU), has been awarded little help. a mini-grant from the Mis- Providing that network is the goal of an sissippi Arts Commission expanded Minority Male Leadership Ini- (MAC). This grant is a por- tiative at Hinds Community College Jack- tion of the $1.5 million in son Campus-Academic/Technical Center. grants the commission award- The grant-funded initiative on campus ed in 2016-2017 and will be that has provided leadership training, ca- used to purchase art supplies reer counseling and other services to help for MVSU students in S2017 African Americans succeed in college is Staff Relief Printmaking class. The building on a $1.6 million federal grant grants are made possible by secured earlier in the year under the Title continued funding from the III, Part A, Predominantly Black Institu- Mississippi State Legislature Lee tions (PBI) Formula Program of the U.S. and the National Endowment Department of Education. The funds will for the Arts. the Des Moines Art Festival in enable the college to improve its instruc- “Artists of all kinds are 2013 and 2014. Her artworks tional program and emerging technologies, the heart of the Mississippi have been published in the plus augment student support services. Creative Economy,” said Hand Magazine, an interna- “I’m signing up because it might mean Malcolm White, executive tional printmaking magazine more job opportunities and connections director of MAC. “They sig- and Studio Visit Magazine, made,” said Holmes, 19, of Jackson, a nificantly contribute to the one of the prestigious maga- sophomore studying hotel and restaurant economic growth of their zines in U.S. management technology. Staff has in- communities and our state, The Mississippi Arts Com- creased to six, adding a recruiting and out- and the Mississippi Arts Com- mission is a state agency serv- reach coordinator and additional tutors for mission is honored to support ing residents of the state by math and English. their outstanding work.” providing grants that support “We’re hitting the ground running and Lee as an artist has been ex- programs to enhance com- want to continue to build membership and hibited nationally and interna- munities; assist artists and a positive image in the community,” said tionally, including at the 34th arts organizations; promote Aleisha Coins, M2M director and assistant Holmes Brown Bradley International Juried the arts in education and cel- PBI formula grant director. “My goal with Print and Drawing Exhibi- ebrate Mississippi’s cultural this leadership initiative is to continue to ed funding aims to make a reality at JATC For this semester’s new recruits, a tion in Illinois, International heritage. Established in 1968, facilitate the academic growth and devel- a learning laboratory, Tech Nest, which is chance to learn more about the working Juried Exhibition at New the Mississippi Arts Commis- opment of these students and provide them to be geared for independent and group world through simply meeting new friends Ground Print Workshop and sion is funded by the Missis- with the tools needed to be impactful citi- study. is enticing enough. Gallery in New Mexico, Hong sippi Legislature, the National zens.” “Our primary goal is to help students “It’s a chance for someone like me, who’s Kong Graphic Art Fiesta in Endowment for the Arts, the The M2M program is just one compo- persist and graduate,” Hartfield said. “The from a rural community, to have new expe- Hong Kong, 2016 Incheon Mississippi Endowment for nent of the PBI-Formula Grant, said Col- M2M program and other support services riences with this program,” said Brown, of International Design Fair in the Arts at the Community leen Hartfield, executive assistant to the offered through this grant focus on student Flora, a freshman studying Computer Net- South Korea and the Venice Foundation of Greater Jack- President for special projects, who is di- engagement and helping students broaden work Technology. Contemporary Large-Format son and other private sources. recting the PBI grant. their life experience as it relates to being a For more information on the program, Printmaking Residency and The agency serves as an ac- Among emerging technologies, the add- successful college student.” contact Aleisha Coins at 601.987.8109. Project in Italy. tive supporter and promoter She was awarded the “Best of arts in community life and of Show” Emerging Artist at in arts education. USM Institute for Disability Studies awarded early childhood inclusion contract CHS senior scores

Mississippi Link Newswire grams. IDS has worked with The MECIC will conduct tal concerns for their child and Early childhood inclusion MDHS to provide training and two special needs credentials are seeking support. perfect on ACT ensures young children with technical assistance to early throughout the year. The cre- “Community Inclusion for disabilities have access to the childhood educators and fami- dential is a 40-hour certificate everyone is a cornerstone of Mississippi Link Newswire learning environment, partici- lies of children with special program designated for pre- all the work that we do here at When Tanner DeYoung pation in all learning activities, needs for more than 13 years. school teachers and an addi- IDS, as well as at all of the Uni- found out that he scored per- and appropriate support for “The U. S. Department of tional credential designed spe- versity Centers for Excellence fect on the American College children, teachers, and families. Health and Human Services and cifically for infant and toddler in Developmental Disabilities Test, he texted his whole fam- The Mississippi Department the U. S. Department of Educa- teachers. Further, MECIC will (UCEDDs) across the United ily with the news. of Human Services (MDHS) tion’s joint policy statement on provide a program exclusively States and its territories,” said “I realized a lot of options has contracted with The Uni- early childhood inclusion lays for early childhood directors Dr. Beth Bryant, IDS executive were about to open up for me,” versity of Southern Mississippi the foundation for high quality that will teach directors how to director. “Increasing quality in- he said. Institute for Disability Stud- inclusion while highlighting the establish an on-going monitor- clusive learning environments The Clinton High School ju- ies (IDS) for the Mississippi need for comprehensive servic- ing and developmental screen- for very young children with nior scored a 36 on the test that Early Childhood Inclusion Cen- es for families and quality train- ing program in the early child- disabilities and support for their was administered in Decem- ter (MECIC). The MECIC is ing and technical assistance for hood environment. families has long been, and re- ber. He attributes the score to a statewide program that will early childhood educators,” MECIC will serve parents mains an area of core emphasis hard work and to the Humani- provide quality training and said Dr. Alicia Westbrook, ME- and children by conducting for IDS. We are so pleased to ties test prep course offered at technical assistance to early CIC director. “MDHS, through developmental and Autism- have this opportunity to partner CHS. childhood educators who teach the Mississippi Early Child- specific screenings and provid- with MDHS to continue and ex- Humanities is a course of- DeYoung infant, toddler, and preschool- hood Inclusion Center, is eager ing on-going support to fami- tend our work in this area.” fered to 11th grade students ers and serve young children to meet the needs of our fami- lies through family navigation. To learn more about MECIC who have taken the PSAT as tion to an intense test prep with disabilities in their child- lies and educators throughout Family navigation supports and to request services, call: 10th graders and intend to take course, the students are also care centers and preschool pro- Mississippi.” families who have developmen- 1-888-671-0051. the national qualifier exam as given advice and mentored in juniors. a question and answer session “The class is a half-cred- by students who have taken it course that meets before both the course and the two Mississippi organ recovery agency to again present scholarships statewide school as an early period,” said tests.” CHS teacher Chasidy Burns. The ACT college readiness The Mississippi Link Newswire MORA. “We have found out “We were excited by the num- teacher and one from an adult “Students in this class rotate assessment is a curriculum For the third straight year, over the years that there are a ber of applicants that applied of the student’s choice, and in- between three teachers for a and standards based tool that Mississippi Organ Recovery lot of young people who have for these scholarship opportuni- clude an essay of 300 to a maxi- semester, spending a week at a assesses students’ academic Agency (MORA) will be pre- been personally touched by do- ties last year and we know my mum of 750 words about their time with each teacher.” readiness for college. It is ad- senting scholarships in May to nation either through a personal mother would be excited by connection to donation, why This amounts to about six ministered to all Mississippi high school seniors across Mis- experience or just a belief in our their desire to seek out a higher they are registered donors or the weeks of preparation in each students in 11th grade, but sissippi who believe in the life- mission to save and heal lives education,” said Woodall. “We importance of encouraging oth- content area over the course of students can take it multiple saving and life healing gifts that through organ and tissue dona- are also overwhelmed with the ers to be donors. a semester. One teacher focus- times. organ, eye and tissue donation tion. We are confident that these support shown by the applicants For more information con- es on reading comprehension, Tanner said the perfect score can be for others. students will actively promote for organ, eye and tissue dona- cerning these scholarships you one on writing and grammar, came on his third attempt at Kevin Stump, the chief exec- that mission in college and be- tion.” can contact Susan Bonds, Com- and one on math. the test. utive officer of MORA is proud yond either through volunteer Certain criteria must be munity Outreach Coordinator “During the second nine Tanner is the son of Danny of the agency’s scholarship opportunities or by sharing their met by seniors applying for a via email at [email protected] weeks, students are prepared and Paula DeYoung. He said program and how it has grown. powerful testimonials,” Stump scholarship. First, they must or by phone at 662-841-1960. for the ACT and are encour- he plans to major in political “The expansion of our scholar- added. be a graduating senior from Applications must be post- aged to take the ACT in De- science but has not yet decided ship program over the last three Eleven $500 scholarships will an accredited Mississippi high marked or hand delivered no cember,” she said. “In addi- on a college. years has given us the oppor- be handed out and, for the sec- school. They also must be ac- later than Friday, February 24, tunity to reach out and connect ond consecutive year, a $1,000 cepted by a community college 2017 to: with more graduating seniors scholarship will be also given in or university in Mississippi or Susan Bonds GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: across the state that are in need memory of Glenda Irene Wood- have intentions of fall 2017 en- Mississippi Organ Recovery of financial assistance and be- all which is being presented rollment. They must also have Agency lieve in our mission to save and by her family. Her son, Lavell a grade point average of 2.5 or Midtown Pointe heal lives,” said Stump, who is Woodall, is an organ recovery above, include two letters of 499 Gloster Creek, Suite F1 www.mississippilink.com in his 23rd year as the leader of coordinator for MORA. recommendation – one from a Tupelo, MS 38801 12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JANUARY 19 - 25, 2017 www.mississippilink.com NEWS FROM THE WORD Message from the Religion Editor

By Daphne Higgins Religion Editor Flipping the script It’s still the first month of the New Year and rightfully By Rev. Archie Smith need to get involved in apologies how you made it? How well you look ity. so, there is still a lot of thank- Guest Writer about the favor of the Lord. Yes, it is now after being torn up from the floor He does not need another supe- ing God for the New Year, a Genesis 25:23, true that the Lord does extend His di- up. How prosperous you are after be- rior’s permission because He is the New Life and New Loves. “And the Lord said vine favor upon whom He will. But, I ing born to the wrong type of parents, superior. In the short weeks that have unto her, two nations have discovered that favor is not ours living in the wrong kind of neighbor- He demands no other master’s encompassed the year 2017, I are in thy womb, and to give, but God’s. hood and receiving the wrong mentor- sanction because He is the master. have been blessed with new acquaintances two manner of people God gives to every believer one ship while gowning up? No judge can rule Him out of order that I truly see as blessings. I thank God for shall be separated gift. But, God has a track record of I believe I have the answer – “God because He is the supreme judge? meeting them, no matter how brief the meet- from they bowels; and bestowing upon some people not only flipped the script”. David said in Psalm 62:11, “God ing or how long the length of the relation- the one people shall be stronger than one gift but a plethora of gifts. And How God operates and rules has hath spoken once; twice have I heard ships. the other people, and the elder shall then God opens up the floodgates of been up for speculation. However, this; that power belongeth unto God had each and every one cross my path serve the younger.” blessings and gives out favor. your opinion has never changed God,” which means God can do what for a reason and I will not question why. The English language has in its There are a countless number of God’s mind. God knows what we He wants, when He wants, where He I can’t lie, I do not remember the names usage many words and phrases, par- us who have been recipients of the need, what we can handle, what we wants, with what He wants and with of everyone that I’ve met this year, but I do ticularly in the younger generation Lord’s favor that we did not deserve. deserve and what favor to bestow whom He wants. If He chooses to re- know that we did greet each other with a that are used to sum up and shorten For example: some of us have jobs upon us. And, because God is omnip- verse the anticipated expected order smile and that was a good feeling. one’s vocabulary. For example, if one that we shouldn’t have even filled out otent, omnipresent and omniscient of sequences, if He wishes to show As the year continues to progress, I know wanted to speak or inquire of anoth- an application for. means that God does not have to seek favor to whom He chooses; that’s that I will continue to meet people, some who er’s health, welfare or status, their in- Some of us have homes that we your permission to render His bless- God’s business and if He chooses, he I will probably want to be life-long friends quiry would be “what’s happening,” shouldn’t have been able to pay the ings. can “Flip the Switch.” and some I will probably question their very “what’s going on” or “what’s up” and rent or the mortgage for. Nobody else must approve His There are many biblical examples of existence (And yes, there may be some who the response would be “everything’s Some of us have automobiles that plans before He can execute them. “Flipping the Switch” that I would like will probably question mine). cool,” “I’m just chillin” or “it’s aw we couldn’t afford to own and now Nobody else must be informed be- to share with you over the next couple Our days are filled with so many people, ight.” with the price of gasoline, perhaps fore He can fulfill His desires. of weeks. They are all instances that things, and places to go. So much so that we When things or circumstances not afford to drive them. Nobody else must be contacted be- many of you may be familiar with but often take for granted the impact someone should have been a certain way, but Some of us have a husband, wife fore He can establish His decrees. information that you may have never has made on our lives or the impact that we for whatever reason they are not and or a relationship with a significant Nobody else must be considered processed as “Flipping the Switch.” make on others. But, for whatever reason we did not turn out as expected and if a other that we don’t deserve because before He can enact His judgments. Please join me as I continue to share cross paths I truly believe that there will be conversation is going in a direction some of us can’t even get along with Nobody else must be advised be- the Word with you next week. This a lesson learned and one that I will probably that is not in line with the prevailing ourselves. fore He can further His creation. is not the time for you to “Flip the share with you at some point. circumstances, the phrase “Flip the And we have a God who loved us Nobody else must applaud His de- Switch.” We never know who we are going to meet Script” would be applied. It is for so much that He gave his son to die cisions before he can endorse them. Rev. Smith can be reached by e-mail at from day to day, but if we are blessed to see that reason that I wish to talk with for our sins and we won’t even love Nobody else must favor His inten- HYPERLINK “mailto:archiesmith@ additional days, God will bless us with more you about “Divine Favor” or “Flip- Him back. tions before He can perform them. allstate.com” archiesmith@allstate. introductions of not only people, but events. ping the Script.” How can I explain it? What can I He requires no other authority’s com or by calling 601-859-3183. We need to prepare ourselves to embrace As Christian believers, we don’t tell those who look at you and wonder permission, because He is the author- what He places before us and know that we can share the outcome of that experience; whether we consider it to be a good or bad one. But if we have God, all experiences are good ones because we are a part of His mas- ter plan. 2017 is the start of so many things: a new Don’t forget to tell God ‘Thank You’ president, new laws, new fights, new dreams, new realities. The Mississippi Link Newswire Known as the “First Lady of Gos- will host the concert. mentioned in one of her earlier tunes, As the New Year continues to develop, we As February approaches, many lo- pel Music,” Shirley Caesar will be Caesar, a singer, songwriter and “Hold My Mule.” The lyrics: “beans, ask that you continue to share your news with cal concert-goers are already antici- the headline performer at the enter- recording artist, is a multi-award greens, tomatoes, potatoes” have giv- our readers. This New Year is filled with so pating the first major performance of tainment center, located at 255 E. winning artist who has 11 Grammy en a new resurgence to a remix of the many possibilities for all of us and that means the month. Timed perfectly with the Pascagoula St., on February 2. Awards and several Dove and Stellar latest release of the song originally even more opportunities to let others know beginning of Black History Month, Caesar will be joined in concert by Awards to her credit. recorded in 1988. what God has done for us all. the “Tribute to Gospel Music Tour” female gospel artists: Beverly Craw- She is currently enjoying a new For additional information about Remember the verse that I often share with will take place at Thalia Mara Hall in ford, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, and allegiance with younger music lov- the concert or tickets visit ticketmas- you – Isaiah 52:7 (NIV), which reads: “How downtown Jackson. Le’ Andria Johnson. Broderick Rice ers because of a few edible favorites ter.com or call 612-910-5853. beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, Your God reigns!” The Mississippi Link, a messenger for news REIGNING ANNOUNCEMENTS in and around the state of Mississippi, would like to serve as your personal messenger to Mount Olive Missionary Baptist First Lady’s Appreciation Program Greater Fairview Missionary share your news and the news of your place of worship. Church, 111 Mount Olive Church Jan. 29, at 8 a.m. For more infor- Baptist Church, 2545 Newport To share your news contact Daphne M. Higgins at [email protected], Rd., Flora, inspirational choir will mation call 601-969-3511 or visit St., Jackson, aerobics ministry will fax (601) 896-0091 or mail 2659 Livingston celebrate its 24th choir anniversa- www.mountnebochurch.com. Rev. host its 2017 New Year Fitness Road, Jackson, MS 39213. ry Saturday, Jan. 21, at 3 p.m. This John A. Wicks Jr is the pastor. Challenge which began Jan. 9, year’s theme is “We Have Come and will continue through Feb. 27. To Celebrate!” Guest choirs will Greater Pearlie Grove Mission- The challenge will include regular also render songs of praise. For ary Baptist Church, 1640 County aerobics classes and fitness chal- more information, call 601-853- Line Rd., Jackson, will host “Super lenge. For more information, call SUBSCRIBE TODAY! 3100. Rev. Glenn Dale Robinson Bowl 50 - Come As You Are Sun- 601-454-1414 or 601-260-7310. is the pastor. day” Jan. 31, from 7:15 – 1:30 p.m. To contact the church, call 601- For more information call 601-354- 362-6447. Rev. Vincent V. Russell Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, 1245 2026. Rev. Stephen F. Mason is is the pastor. The Tunica St., Jackson, will host its the pastor.

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For all John the Apostle knew what was in the hearts Last week, I “What is most important to the future looks bright. The new that is in the world, the lust of those who made up his local church. He wrote about the me?” is the question that is the year brings a renewed perspective of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the did not know that some members of his con- concept of creating foundation for developing your on life and a reenergized passion pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the gregation did not truly know Jesus, until they a preferred future strongest preferred future. Your for what is to come. For others, world. And the world passeth away, and the abandoned the faith.” (living focused on core values impact every deci- the next eleven and half months lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God We must not allow ourselves to love this your future and sion that you make in life as well appear dark and discouraging. abideth forever.” world. If we have begun to love this old not focused on the as your reaction to everything that How you see the year ahead de- God is very concerned about every indi- world, or if we have begun to get too affec- past). This transformative concept happens to you. What values are pends on what you’ve experienced vidual He has ever allowed to be born. His tionate of self, it will lead us away from God. was created by author Dr. Law- the most important to you? Is it in the past but it also depends on creation is very important to Him, and He Is it really worth being lost forever? Do we rence Lippitt and is widely used love, compassion, loyalty, truth, how much of God’s sovereignty wants to reach them. When we love God, want God to say, “Depart from Me?” My in the field of organizational lead- creativity, patience, generosity, you choose to submit to. Romans nothing is too hard to do for Him. When we friends, it is not worth it for what little this ership training. It requires strat- trust or something else? The fruit 8:28 says “And we know that in really love God, getting out of the bed early world will give us. If we have begun to get egizing and taking a leap of faith of the spirit mentioned in Gala- all things God works for the good Sunday morning to go to Sunday School and away from God, maybe God is speaking to us in time beyond where you are to tians 5:22-23 provide biblical ex- of those who love him, who have morning worship (on time) is not too hard. right now. Please, reconsider where we are, where you expect (and hope) to be amples of important values: “But been called according to his pur- Taking the humble position and giving praise and give our whole heart and love to God. in the future. the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, pose.” to Jesus Christ is not too hard. It is not too Remember, “If any man love the world, According to Lippitt, getting to peace, forbearance, kindness, Asking the question of what is hard to dress modestly or to be meek and of the love of the Father is not in Him” (1 John your preferred future is honestly goodness, faithfulness, gentleness ahead can be fearful depending on a quiet spirit because we love God. He has 2:15b). We cannot love the world and love responding to basic questions like and self-control.” where you put your trust. If you given us life. He has given us a home and a God at the same time. Jesus said, “No man “How did I get here?,” “Where am More importantly, core values put your trust in God, you have family, the ability to move about and enjoy can serve two masters: for either he will I going?” and “What value is most influence how you specifically the assurance that God will work the truth. hate the one, and love the other; or else he important to me?” deal with change which impacts even the bad things out for good. My friends, there is One who knows our will hold to the one, and despise the other.” “How did I get here?” may be whether you achieve your pre- Knowing this makes it easier to true condition. We might fool the pastor, (Matthew 6:24). Jesus warns us that loving the most difficult question to- an ferred future. For example, if your work towards even the most dif- the worship leader, the deacons and others, the world and loving God at the same time is swer because it requires that you core value is trust, you may be ficult future plans and that you are but we cannot fool God. He is not being de- impossible. honestly reflect on past decisions hesitant to accept change until you not controlled by the fear of what ceived concerning our spiritual condition. Rev. Simeon R. Green III is pastor of good or bad. You can’t blame develop trust with the person or is ahead. Though an individual might go on for quite Joynes Road Church of God, 31 Joynes others but have to look at your- persons who are in control of the Shewanda Riley is the author some time, that individual is not getting away Road, Hampton VA 23669. He is married self and ask what is working and change. And if you don’t accept of the Essence best-seller “Love with it, although God in His mercy will be to Velma L. Green. He is a member of the what is not working in your life. change, you may never get to your Hangover: Moving from Pain long suffering as He tries to reach out to that National Association of Evangelism Church The honesty of David in Psalm 51 point of transformation. to Purpose after a Relationship person. We read in 1 John 2:19 these words: of God, Anderson, Ind. He serves as chair- provides a good biblical example “Where am I going?” is equally Ends.” She may be reached at “They went out from us, but they were not of man of the Southeastern Association of The of this. In this well-known Psalm, important as the other two. For [email protected]. us; for if they had been of us, they would no Church of God, Inc.

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1. Hold My Mule Shirley Caesar Featuring Albertina Walker & Milton Brunson 2. Made A Way Travis Greene 1750 3. You Deserve It J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise www.nhcms.org 4. You’re Bigger Jekalyn Carr 5. God Provides Tamela Mann 6. I Need You Donnie McClurkin 7. Hang On GEI Featuring Kierra Sheard 8. Arise (You Are Good) William Murphy 9. Joy Vashawn Mitchell 10. Winning Charles Jenkins

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By Tom Miles A Mississippi trooper serves about 16 State Legislative House District 75 that gave us hope years or achieves the rank of staff ser- How much is high- geant before he or she has a salary of By Duvalier Malone way safety on Missis- $50,000. This just isn’t the way to treat itself. Americans. Political Consultant sippi’s roads worth? If the people whose lives are dedicated to I felt the pangs of helplessness; but When he delivered on his promise you or your loved one is saving ours. $2,500 doesn’t totally ad- What is hope? What I was familiar with this feeling. After to end the war in Iraq, the President stranded on a dark, ru- dress the pay problem, but it’s a start. does it look like? Can all, I grew up in poverty. practically gave a new lease on life ral highway and needs Second, I’ve sponsored a bill to pro- it be measured in tan- But it was ironic to me that so many to thousands of great servicemen and help, what would it be vide for a Trooper School class for gible metrics so that had never felt this before. So many women who were stationed in the dan- worth then? Let’s say you’re involved in this year. Right now, we’re almost 170 we can scientifically of my friends were experiencing for gerous territories of the Middle East. a crash on a state highway and everyone troopers short of full capacity, with examine it’s qualities? the first time what I had felt my en- The President brought them home involved is standing around waiting on about 150 troopers eligible for retire- No, it can’t. In fact, tire life; and they were now in need of where they could serve their country an officer to arrive to process the scene ment. There are eight MHP districts in hope can mean different things to dif- what fed me and drove me: They were on a safer battlefield. but the only State Trooper is a county, Mississippi with 328 troopers to serve ferent people. in need of hope. When our Commander-in-Chief or maybe two counties, away. The cost them, including administrative officers, I was born in poverty in southwest As the economy spiraled down- ordered the raid that eliminated the of highway safety would be priceless in drivers license officers and others who Mississippi. I was raised by my sin- ward, candidate Obama detailed his terrorist Osama Bin Laden, he saved that case, wouldn’t it? are not directly on the roads. We’ve had gle mother. We didn’t have much. In plan to recover the economic might millions of Americans from future po- We’ve just come off a dangerous two trooper schools in the last ten years, fact, we had next to nothing. But one of the USA through legislation and tential attacks that might have rocked weekend with icy conditions on most of with the most recent being in 2015 at a thing that was drilled into me from the strong leadership; but he always made the very fabric of our American soci- our roads and bridges. The entire state cost of about $7 million. cradle, was the concept of hope: Hope sure to mention perhaps the most cen- ety once again. was basically shut down. For those who There are a lot of things that cost that we could pay our bills. Hope that tral part of his plan: Hope. When President Obama toured the had to travel and suffered the conse- money in this world, and highway we would have enough money for So while finalizing my decision on world on behalf of America, present- quences of skidding off the road, turn- safety on over 11,000 trooper-patrolled food. Hope to survive. who to vote for, I examined his mes- ing the image of a dignified, com- ing donuts on bridges or rear-ending the miles across the state is one of the most So hope is something that I’m very sage and the message of his oppo- passionate and strong individual, he vehicle in front, the sight of a gray High- important of them. For one, I think it’s familiar with. nents. For me, it wasn’t about race or improved the image of all Americans way Patrol cruiser rushing to the rescue worth the cost to make sure our troop- When President Obama burst onto religion or creed; it was simply about who traveled abroad. was indeed golden. Our Highway Patrol ers are well-paid and numerous enough the national scene in 2008, his mes- me, a citizen of this great country, be- When our President took a stand for answered distress calls in their jurisdic- to adequately patrol their districts. This sage of hope resonated with many. ing able to enjoy a good quality of the LGBTQ community, and champi- tions hundreds of times during the win- is a crisis that needs to be addressed im- I found comfort in his message, be- life: I wanted to obtain a career, pay oned the rights of Americans to love ter storm. Even with diminished ranks mediately. Please contact the members cause I was so familiar with hope. back my student loans, and live com- whoever they choose, it was unprec- and serving on overtime, they were of the Mississippi Legislature at Sena- I knew the benefits of hope, from fortably. I possessed the hope that this edented progress for those who had there for us. [email protected] and Representa- what I was able to achieve in my own was possible for me, regardless of the faced nothing but marginalism their That’s why I think we should be there [email protected] and ask them to life. Hope was what drove me to suc- circumstances that I had been born whole lives. for them, and I’ve introduced a cou- make supporting our State Troopers ceed and better myself through edu- into. So President Obama did much for ple of bills to address their needs. We and a Trooper School a major priority cation, even when it seemed as if ev- So trusting hope, I voted for an Af- Americans. He restored the Ameri- should keep in mind that their needs are in the 2017 Legislative Session, and do erything around me was designed to rican-America president for the very can Dream that had been dashed for all Mississippians’ needs. it for the safety of all of us. make me fail. first time in November 2008 casting so many Americans during the Great First, I’ve sponsored a bill (HB No. Representative Tom Miles serves in When I was 16, I reached (what I my ballot for Barack Obama. Recession. 332) to increase their base salaries by the Mississippi House of Representa- considered at the time to be) the apex In a matter of months, President My story is that of a young man $2,500. It has been pointed out previ- tives representing House District #75 of my educational journey. After win- Obama began to make progress, eas- who was given the opportunity to suc- ously that a starting Mississippi troop- which consists parts of Rankin and ning an essay contest, I was rewarded ing the strains of the recession and ceed in this great land of opportunity. er’s salary is $18,000. It’s $55,000 in Scott Counties and can be reached at with my very first trip to Washington, leading the country to a new age of That’s my story; but perhaps your Texas and about that amount in Florida. [email protected] or 601-469-7886. D.C. To that young boy that grew up prosperity and opportunity for all story is different. Perhaps President in poverty, this was it. I had made it. Americans. Obama gave you hope in a different This journey, without a doubt, After the signing of the American way; and that’s okay. That’s what the awakened my personal self-esteem Recovery and Reinvestment Act of job of a President is: To provide hope and enabled me to believe that I was 2009, I was given the opportunity to to Americans, no matter our back- Today’s activists learn better than the poverty that had sur- begin my career as a public servant. ground, age, religion, race or sexual rounded me my entire life. If the President had not signed the act, orientation; because once we have This is what hope had done for me. it’s quite possible that I would have hope, there is no limit to what we can from King’s “creative So it was a no-brainer when I, as a become one of those college gradu- achieve. I’m proof of this; and you are fresh college graduate, heard then- ates that were either forced to work in too. Senator Barack Obama champion the a field other than what they went to I challenge every American to look disruption” tactics message of hope to Americans, telling school for; or I might not have had a at where you were eight years ago By Julianne Malveaux hungry, I choose to give my life for those us that we could use hope to inspire job at all. during the financial crisis of 2008, NNPA News Wire Columnist change. I knew then and there that this This is the type of hope that Presi- and compare it to where you are now. who have been left out of the sunlight of was a man that I needed to support, dent Obama provided for many Amer- As the President told us during his When Dr. Martin Lu- opportunity…this is the way I’m going. If because his message spoke directly icans. He changed my life for the bet- farewell address: We, Americans, are ther King Jr. envisioned it means suffering, I’m going that way. If to me. I knew that his message could ter; and my success story is one of the change. We’ve accomplished so the Poor People’s Cam- it means dying for them, I’m going that help others realize the power of hope. millions. much; and there is still much to do. paign in 1968, he envi- way, because I heard a voice saying do Then it happened: The economic Those who had debilitating sick- But with hope, we are more empow- sioned all kinds of people something for others.” crisis of 2008. Many of my college nesses and diseases got a new chance ered than ever to change our commu- descending on our na- Our President-Elect has also heard a buddies lost their homes. Many of us at life and wellness through the nities, our cities, our states and our tion’s capital, bringing voice, but the voice he heard said: “Do who were fresh out of college, look- healthcare reform that the President country for the better. I look forward demands to federal agencies. He envi- Something for Me, Myself, and I.” Ab- ing for work, were unable to find any- promised and delivered. The Afford- to working with many of you, my fel- sioned people pushing for affordable sent a sense of service or of social/pub- thing. I applied for over 200 jobs, day able Care Act (also known as Obam- low Americans, to realize the dream housing, for quality education, for better lic consciousness, Mr. Trump seems to in and day out, but nothing presented acare) changed the lives of millions of that comes from our ability to hope. health care, for minority business devel- believe that his own personal richness opment programs, and more. He envi- makes America great again (hate again, sioned them demanding these things, and sick again). His swaggering dismissal occupying government offices until these of anyone who dares ask a question that things were produced. Unfortunately, Dr. challenges suggests that he thinks he is King’s death and the curse of disorgani- ascending a monarchy, not leading a de- A message from your Miss. zation prevented the Poor People’s Cam- mocracy. paign from being exactly what Dr. King Still, we who are progressive play imagined. But it still made a difference, ourselves cheap when we respond to his and people still refer to its conception as smug tweets. We play ourselves cheap Public Service Commission brilliant. when we moan and whine. The time for The Poor People’s Campaign was a whining is over now. This is the time for By Cecil Brown excess power to further reduce her stallations can be expensive. There paradigm shift in our manner of protest. a paradigm shift in the way we respond to Central District Public Service Commissioner electric bills. are federal tax credits available, but It wasn’t just marching, and it wasn’t just institutional stupidity. This is the time for After nearly five Mississippi’s net metering rules are it will typically take years to recover protest. It also involved the creative dis- us to consider creative disruption when- years of conversa- more consumer friendly than those the cost of your initial investment. ruption that would come if thousands of ever, wherever, and however. What does tion and collaboration of such sunny climes as Florida, Ne- Also, all solar panels and solar in- people sat in federal offices and demand- that mean? Let’s channel the energy of among interested par- vada, Texas and Arizona. Now that stallers are not the same. Be sure you ed change. the Poor People’s Campaign. Let’s show ties across Mississippi, the Commission has adopted a net are dealing with reputable, experi- Can this kind of creative disruption be up in those federal offices. Let’s carry from the electric utili- metering rule, every investor or mem- enced providers. useful in the age of Trump? After all, Mr. demands; let’s ball up our fists. Let’s get ty industry to environ- ber owned electric power company in Customers of investor-owned utili- Trump has already told us what he thinks it on! mental organizations, the Mississippi Mississippi has a net metering plan. ties are encouraged to contact their of most of the American people. His I loved the way that the 44th President Public Service Commission approved The Public Service Commission sets electric provider to discuss how to nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions (R- took his oath holding Dr. King’s Bible. what is commonly known as net me- the net metering rules and rates for get started. Ala.) as Attorney General is a flash of the I’m not sure which Bible Mr. Trump is tering December 3, 2015. Entergy Mississippi and Mississippi Entergy Mississippi customers may middle finger to men of color, especially going to hold, but it is probably a Bible What is net metering? Power Company, and you should visit http://www.entergy-mississippi. the black men who have been tossed that is missing the book of Matthew, Net metering allows a customer, contact the companies to get the de- com/your_home/net_metering.aspx around as cavalierly as the term “law and and the exhortation (Matthew 25:40) whether residential or business, to tails. However, electric cooperatives or call 1-800-ENTERGY. order.” It is a slap in the face to the immi- about the least of these. This is why the sell excess customer generated elec- are member-owned utilities whose Mississippi Power Company cus- grants and women who have already seen President-Elect will need creative disrup- tric power to that customer’s electric boards of directors set the net meter- tomers may visit http://www.missis- what Sessions stands for. And it is not as tion to remind him that his job is to share power provider at a fixed rate. For ing rules for their members. If you sippipower.com/my-business/solar- if other Trump appointments are better. the American dream, not the American example, if a homeowner wishes to are a member of an electric coopera- for-your-business/net-metering or Indeed, not a single Trump appoint- nightmare. purchase and install solar panels on tive, please contact your cooperative call 1-800-532-1502. ment passes the centrist smell test or sug- Julianne Malveaux is an author, econ- her home, she can sell any power she to discuss what rules and fees are as- Finally, if we at the Public Service gests a willingness to reach across the omist and Founder of Economic Educa- generates but does not use back to her sociated with their net metering pro- Commission can answer questions or aisle. tion. Her latest book “Are We Better Off? electricity provider. Thus, she is not gram. help you in any way, please do not Dr. King was extremely clear about Race, Obama and Public Policy” is avail- only able to save utility costs by us- A word or two of caution. Before hesitate to contact us at http://www. those he identified with. He once said: able to order at www.juliannemalveaux. ing power she has produced herself, you commit to a home solar instal- psc.state.ms.us/ or call 1-800-356- “I choose to identify with the under- com at Amazon.com. Follow Dr. Malveux but is also able to use the value of her lation, do your homework. Solar in- 6430. privileged, I choose to give my life for the on Twitter @drjlastword.

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ORDINANCE AMENDING DECENNIAL REDISTRICTING ORDINANCE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Jackson: REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS APPROVED BY THE JACKSON CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2012, BY AND EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CHANGING THE POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT #67 LOCATED WITHIN SECTION 1. The polling place for Precinct #67 formerly located at Belk, Metrocenter FOR REHABILITATION OF RUNWAY 11/29 HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI DISTRICT #3. Mall, 3645 U.S. Hwy 80, Jackson, Mississippi 39209 is now merged into Precinct #89 AT HAWKINS FIELD AIRPORT located at Sears, Metrocenter Mall, 3645 U.S. Hwy 80, Jackson, Mississippi 39209 BY THE JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the Jackson, Mississippi City Council approved a redistricting ordinance with Precinct #89 as the surviving polling place. JMAA PROJECT NUMBER 003-17 on September 4, 2012, pursuant to the provisions of Section 21-8-7(4)(c) of the SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective, pursuant to Mississippi state Mississippi Code (1972), as amended; and law, thirty (30) days from and after passage. The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (“JMAA”) requests Statements of Qualifications and Expressions of Interest (each, a “Statement of Quali- WHEREAS, Section 23-15-557 of the Mississippi Code (1972), as amended, Council Member Stokes moved adoption; Council Member Barrett-Simon seconded. fications”) to provide engineering and related services (the “Services”) to authorizes the governing authorities of a municipality within the state of Mississippi in JMAA in connection with an assessment of and any improvements to the their discretion to divide the municipality into a sufficient number of voting precincts Yeas- Barrett-Simon, Foote, Priester, Stamps, Stokes and Tillman. pavement, including subsurface and geotechnical conditions of Runway of such size and location as is necessary with the same number of polling places Nays- None. 11/29 at Hawkins Field Airport (“HKS”), including design and construction necessary to accommodate the electorate; and Absent- Hendrix. engineering and inspection services (the “Project”).

WHEREAS, on or about March 2, 2015, at the request of the Hinds County Election ATTEST: JMAA will receive Statement of Qualifications to perform the Services at Commission, the Hinds County Board of Supervisors combined the County’s polling Kristi Moore JMAA’s administrative offices, Suite 300, Main Terminal Building, Jack- place for Precinct #67 in Hinds County District 3 (“Precinct #67”) with the County’s City Clerk son-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, 100 International Drive, polling place for Precinct #89 which is located at Sears, Metrocenter Mall, 3645 U.S. Jackson, Mississippi 39208, until 3:00 p.m. central time on February 17, Hwy 80, Jackson, Mississippi 39209 (“Precinct #89); and Kristi Moore, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful custodian of records 2017 (the “Deadline”). of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said City, certify that the WHEREAS, as a result of this merger, Precinct #89 was established as the surviving foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Ordinance passed by the City Council at its JMAA will not consider any Statement of Qualifications received after polling place; and regular meeting on the 27th day of December, 2016, and recorded in Minute Book the Deadline for any reason whatsoever. Information for Respondents “6K”, pages 395-396. relating to this Request for Statement of Qualifications (“RFQ”) is on file WHEREAS, the best interest of the citizenry of the City, specifically those accustomed and open for public inspection at the offices of JMAA. The Information to voting in both City and County elections, would be served by minoring the County’s WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this 13th day of January, 2017. for Respondents contains a copy of the RFQ, General Information for merger of Precinct #67 and Precinct #89 with Precinct #89 as the surviving polling Respondents, Information Required from Respondents and Criteria for place; and Kristi Moore Selection. City Clerk WHEREAS, the governing authorities for the City of Jackson believe that approval of Interested persons may obtain a copy of the Information for Respondents this ordinance is necessary to ensure uniformity of precincts and polling places in the 1/19/2017 from JMAA by contacting Mr. Chad G Parker, JMAA Procurement Spe- County of Hinds, Mississippi and for ease of voting by the electorate. cialist, as follows:

Jackson Municipal Airport Authority LEGAL 100 International Drive, Suite 300 (39208) Post Office Box 98109 ORDINANCE AMENDING DECENNIAL REDISTRICTING ORDINANCE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Jackson: Jackson, Mississippi 39298-8109 APPROVED BY THE JACKSON CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2012, BY CHANGING THE POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT #75 LOCATED SECTION 1. The polling place for Precinct #75 formerly located at Greater Tree Attention: Chad G Parker, Procurement Specialist WITHIN HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI DISTRICT #3. of Life Church, 3102 Monticello Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39212 is now merged Telephone No.: (601) 939-5631, ext. 516 into Precinct #69 located at Apostolic Restoration Ministry, 1020 West McDowell Facsimile No.: (601) 939-3713 WHEREAS, the Jackson, Mississippi City Council approved a redistricting Road, Jackson, Mississippi 39204 with Precinct #69 as the surviving polling E-Mail: [email protected] ordinance on September 4, 2012, pursuant to the provisions of Section 21-8-7(4) place. (c) of the Mississippi Code (1972), as amended; and or from JMAA’s website at www.jmaa.com/resources/rfprfb-center/. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective, pursuant to Mississippi state WHEREAS, Section 23-15-557 of the Mississippi Code (1972), as amended, law, thirty (30) days from and after passage. JMAA will hold a Pre-Submission Conference at 10:00 a.m. central time authorizes the governing authorities of a municipality within the state of on February 2, 2017, in the Community Room, 3rd Floor Mezzanine Mississippi in their discretion to divide the municipality into a sufficient number of Council Member Stokes moved adoption; Council Member Tillman seconded. Level, at the Main Terminal Building at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers voting precincts of such size and location as is necessary with the same number International Airport, 100 International Drive, Jackson, MS 39208. At- of polling places necessary to accommodate the electorate; and Yeas- Barrett-Simon, Foote, Priester, Stamps, Stokes and Tillman. tendance at the Pre-Submission Conference is highly recommended for Nays- None. all those interested in submitting Statement of Qualifications as a Prime WHEREAS, on or about Monday, March 2, 2015, at the request of the Hinds Absent- Hendrix. Consultants for the Work and persons seeking opportunities to provide County Election Commission, the Hinds County Board of Supervisors combined work as a Sub-Consultant. The benefits of attendance include: network- the County’s polling place for Precinct #75 in Hinds County District 3 (“Precinct ATTEST: ing opportunities between Prime Consultants and Sub-Consultants, as #75”) with the County’s polling place for Precinct #69 which is located at Apostolic Kristi Moore well as the opportunity to be included on a list of interested parties that Restoration Ministry, 1020 West McDowell Road, Jackson, Mississippi 39204 City Clerk will be published as part of the Minutes of the Pre-Submission Confer- (“Precinct #69); and ence; the opportunity to participate in a project review session, pose 1, Kristi Moore, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful custodian of questions to be addressed in the Minutes of the meeting and participate WHEREAS, as a result of this merger, Precinct #69 was established as the records of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said City, certify in a site visit of the area covered in the scope of work. No site visits will surviving polling place; and that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Ordinance passed by the City be scheduled other than the one provided during the Pre-Submission Council at its regular meeting on the 27th day of December, 2016, and recorded Conference. WHEREAS, the best interest of the citizenry of the City, specifically those in Minute Book “6K”, pages 396-397. accustomed to voting in both City and County elections, would be served by Based on the Statement of Qualifications, JMAA will initiate negotiations mirroring the County’s merger of Precinct #75 and Precinct #69 with Precinct #69 WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this 13th day of January, 2017. with the Respondent ranked first on the list. If such negotiations fail to as the surviving polling place; and produce an agreement, in form and content, satisfactory to JMAA, within Kristi Moore a reasonable period of time, then JMAA may reject the first-ranked Re- WHEREAS, the governing authorities for the City of Jackson believe that approval City Clerk spondent. of this ordinance is necessary to ensure uniformity of precincts and polling places in the County of Hinds, Mississippi and for ease of voting by the electorate. 1/19/2017 In that event, JMAA will follow the same process with the other Respon- dents, in the order of their ranking, until a Respondent agrees to and enters into an agreement satisfactory to JMAA.

LEGAL JMAA reserves the right to: (1) reject any and all Statement of Qualifi- cations, for any reason, any time before execution of a contract with a ORDINANCE AMENDING DECENNIAL REDISTRICTING ORDINANCE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Jackson: Respondent selected by JMAA to perform the Services and (2) waive any APPROVED BY THE JACKSON CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2012, BY and all informalities and irregularities in the selection process. CHANGING THE POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT #97 LOCATED WITHIN SECTION 1. The polling place for Precinct #97 formerly located at Wahabi Shriners HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI DISTRICT #5. Temple, 4123 1-55 South, Jackson, Mississippi 39212 is now merged into Precinct JMAA has established a DBE participation goal of 35% for the Services #77 located at Whitten Middle School, 210 Daniel Lake, Jackson, Mississippi, 39212 solicited by this RFQ WHEREAS, the Jackson, Mississippi City Council approved a redistricting ordinance with Precinct #77 as the surviving polling place. on September 4, 2012, pursuant to the provisions of Section 21-8-7(4)(c) of the JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY Mississippi Code (1972), as amended; and SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective, pursuant to Mississippi state law, thirty (30) days from and after passage. 1/19/2017 1/26/2017 WHEREAS, Section 23-15-557 of the Mississippi Code (1972), as amended, authorizes the governing authorities of a municipality within the state of Mississippi in Council Member Stokes moved adoption; Council Member Tillman seconded. their discretion to divide the municipality into a sufficient number of voting precincts of such size and location as is necessary with the same number of polling places Yeas- Barrett-Simon, Foote, Priester, Stamps, Stokes and Tillman. LEGAL necessary to accommodate the electorate; and Nays- None. Absent- Hendrix. Advertisement for RFP WHEREAS, on or about January 4, 2016, at the request of the Hinds County Election RFP 2017-01 Lead Partner to Provide Extensive Support for Identified Commission, the Hinds County Board of Supervisors combined the County’s polling ATTEST: JPS at Risk Schools on the Jackson Public Schools place for Precinct #97 in Hinds County District 5 (“Precinct #97”) with the County’s Kristi Moore Instructional Management Plan polling place for Precinct #77 which is located at Whitten Middle School, 210 Daniel City Clerk Lake, Jackson, Mississippi, 39212 (“Precinct #77); and Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above rfp will be received by I, Kristi Moore, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful custodian of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business WHEREAS, as a result of this merger, Precinct #77 was established as the surviving records of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said City, certify that Office, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 2:00 P.M. polling place; and the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Ordinance passed by the City Council at (Local Prevailing Time) February 7, 2017, at which time and place they its regular meeting on the 27th day of December, 2016, and recorded in Minute Book will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves WHEREAS, the best interest of the citizenry of the City, specifically those accustomed “6K”, pages 398-399. the right to reject any and all rfps, to waive informalities, and to withhold to voting in both City and County elections, would be served by mirroring the County’s the acceptance of any rfp if approved for forty-five calendar days from the merger of Precinct #97 and Precinct #77 with Precinct #77 as the surviving polling WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this 13th day of January, 2017. date rfps are opened. Proposal forms and detailed specifications may be place; and obtained free of charge by emailing [email protected], calling Kristi Moore (601) 960-8799, or documents may be picked up at the above address. WHEREAS, the governing authorities for the City of Jackson believe that approval of City Clerk this ordinance is necessary to ensure uniformity of precincts and polling places in the 1/19/2017, 1/26/2017 County of Hinds, Mississippi and for ease of voting by the electorate. 1/19/2017

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NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY CITY OF JACKSON CITY OF JACKSON CITY OF JACKSON

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the City Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the of the City of Jackson, Mississippi before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Janu- of Jackson, Mississippi before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, for the City of Jackson, Mississippi before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, for ary 24, 2017, for the purchase of certain City-owned property, (zoned purchase of certain City-owned property, (zoned R-4), parcel #72-37, located at 0 the purchase of certain City-owned property, (zoned R-4), parcel #72-52, located R-4), parcel # 80-4, located at 236 George Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Cohea Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Bids for this property will start at $500. The at 0 Cohea Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Bids for this property will start at $500. Bids for this property will start at $500. The City will retain all mineral City will retain all mineral rights it owns, together with the right of ingress and egress The City will retain all mineral rights it owns, together with the right of ingress and rights it owns, together with the right of ingress and egress to remove to remove same from said property. For additional information or for a “bid form”, egress to remove same from said property. For additional information or for a “bid same from said property. For additional information or for a “bid form”, contact Von Anderson at (601) 960-2266 or [email protected] form”, contact Von Anderson at (601) 960-2266 or [email protected]. contact Von Anderson at (601) 960-2266 or [email protected]. ms.us ms.us BID INSTRUCTIONS: All bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and de- livered to the City Clerk of the City of Jackson (located in City Hall at 219 S. BID INSTRUCTIONS: All bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and de- BID INSTRUCTIONS: All bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and President St.) The outside of the envelope must be plainly marked: “W. Cohea livered to the City Clerk of the City of Jackson (located in City Hall at 219 S. delivered to the City Clerk of the City of Jackson (located in City Hall Street Property” and parcel number 72-37 with the bidder’s name. Enclose one President St.) The outside of the envelope must be plainly marked: “W. Cohea at 219 S. President St.) The outside of the envelope must be plainly (1) original and one (1) copy of the bid. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, January Street Property” and parcel number 72-52 with the bidder’s name. Enclose one marked: “George Street Property” and parcel number 80-4 with the bid- 24, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 219 South President (1) original and one (1) copy of the bid. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, January der’s name. Enclose one (1) original and one (1) copy of the bid. Bids Street, Jackson, Mississippi. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. 24, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 219 South President will be opened on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Street, Jackson, Mississippi. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Chambers at City Hall, 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 1/5/2017, 1/12/2017, 1/19/2017 CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 1/5/2017, 1/12/2017, 1/19/2017

1/5/2017, 1/12/2017, 1/19/2017 LEGAL LEGAL NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE LEGAL NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A USE PERMIT ZONING CASE NO. 3959 NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY ZONING CASE NO. 3963 CITY OF JACKSON 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, By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the City Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected thereby, Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page 115 thereof, of the City of Jackson, Mississippi before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January that Maywood Mart Tei Equities, LLC has filed with the Planning Board for the City notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected thereby, 24, 2017, for the purchase of certain City-owned property, (zoned R-4), of Jackson an application requesting a Variance of forty-five (45) off street parking that Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VI has filed with the Planning Board parcel #72-56, located at 0 West Davis Street in Jackson, Mississippi. spaces from the required number of spaces for retail stores on the property located for the City of Jackson, an application requesting an Use Permit to construct apart- Bids for this property will start at $500. The City will retain all mineral at 1220 E. Northside Dr. (Parcels 511-508, 511-510, 511-514, 511-514-1 & 511-524) ments for the elderly within a C-3 (General) Commercial District on property located rights it owns, together with the right of ingress and egress to remove in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly at 150 & 170 Angle Dr. in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and same from said property. For additional information or for a “bid form”, described as: being more particularly described as: contact Von Anderson at (601) 960-2266 or [email protected]. ms.us A PARCEL OF LAND BEING SITUATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF 150 Angle Drive THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE Being a 1.85 acre parcel of land situated in the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼ ) of the BID INSTRUCTIONS: All bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and 1 EAST, HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DE- Northeast Quarter (NE ¼ ) of Section 17, Township 5 North, Range 1 East, City of delivered to the City Clerk of the City of Jackson (located in City Hall SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Jackson, First Judicial District, Hinds County, Mississippi and being a part of that at 219 S. President St.) The outside of the envelope must be plainly Tract of land, as conveyed to Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VI and marked: “W. Davis Street Property” and parcel number 72-56 with the COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER recorded in Deed Book 7133, Page 951 in the Chancery Clerk’s Office of the First bidder’s name. Enclose one (1) original and one (1) copy of the bid. Bids OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST, HINDS COUNTY, MIS- Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi and being more particularly described will be opened on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council SISSIPPI; THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER- as follows: Chambers at City Hall, 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. QUARTER N 00°14’00” E A DISTANCE OF 122.20 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. LEAVING THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER S 89°58’00” W The following description is based on the Mississippi State Plane Coordinate A DISTANCE OF 117.05 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S System, West Zone, NAD83(CORS96), grid values, using a combined factor of CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 89°58’19” W A DISTANCE OF 160.43 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY 0.99993981 and convergence angle of 0.06370430 as determined specifically for RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE NO. 55 AS DESCRIBED IN BOOK 3336, this project. 1/5/2017, 1/12/2017, 1/19/2017 PAGE 679, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; THENCE ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT Commencing at ½ inch rebar found marking the Northeast corner of Lot 15, Wag- HAVING A RADIUS OF 3328.05 FEET AND AN ARC DISTANCE OF 17.10 FEET, wood Angle Subdivision, Block “B”, as recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 34; LEGAL SAID CURVE HAVING A CHORD BEARING AND DISTANCE OF N 06°37’07’’ E 17.10 FEET; THENCE CONTINUE ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE THENCE along the Northern line of said Block B same being the Southern line of NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 8203.11 AND AN ARC a fifty (50) foot wide permanent and irrevocable non-exclusive ingress and egress CITY OF JACKSON DISTANCE OF 123.70 FEET, SAID CURVE HAVING A CHORD BEARING AND easement known also as Angle Street and as recorded in Deed Book 2098, Page DISTANCE OF N 06°02’49” E 123.70 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE 209 and 213 and in Deed Book 7122, Page 9382, run North 58 22 56 West for a Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the OF THIS PARCEL; THENCE LEAVING THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF distance of 61.78 feet to a point; City of Jackson, Mississippi before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, INTERSTATE NO. 55 ALONG SAID NORTH LINE N 89°58’03” EADISTANCE OF for the purchase of certain City-owned property, (zoned R-4), parcel #72-5, 172.65 FEET; THENCE LEAVING THE NORTH LINE S 00”00’43” E A DISTANCE THENCE leaving said Northern line of Block Band Southern line, run North 31 37 04 located at 1111 Blair Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Bids for this property will OF 127.96FEET; THENCE S 89°59’17” W A DISTANCE OF 27.25 FEET; THENCE East for a distance of 50.00 feet to a ½ rebar found marking the Southwest comer start at $500. The City will retain all mineral rights it owns, together with the S 00°00’43” E A DISTANCE OF 12.05 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. of a tract of land as conveyed to Andrew L. Smith and recorded in Deed Book 7122, right of ingress and egress to remove same from said property. For additional Page 9382, same being POINT OF BEGINNING of the herein described 1.85 acre information or for a “bid form”, contact Von Anderson at (601) 960-2266 or CONTAINING 24,864 SQUARE FEET OR 0.57 ACRES PLUS OR MINUS. tract; [email protected] THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS THE SAME PROPERTY RECORDED THENCE along the Northern line of aforesaid Angle Street (easement), run North 58 BID INSTRUCTIONS: All bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and IN DEED BOOK 5719 AT PAGE.287 AND DEED BOOK 5719 AT PAGE 300. 22 56 West for a distance of 410.91 feet to a PK Nail set; delivered to the City Clerk of the City of Jackson (located in City Hall at 219 S. President St.) The outside of the envelope must be plainly marked: “Blair A parcel of land containing 7.727 acres situated in the Southwest ‘l4 of the Southeast THENCE leaving said Northern line, run North 31 37 04 East for a distance of Street Property” and parcel number 72-5 with the bidder’s name. Enclose 114 and the Southeast 114 of the Southwest 114 of Section 13, T6N-R1E, Jackson, 200.57 feet to a set drill hole in concrete on the South Right-of-Way line of Interstate one (1) original and one (1) copy of the bid. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, Hinds County, Mississippi and being more particularly described as follows: 20 and 55 interchange; January 24, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. The City reserves the right to Commence at the Southwest comer of the Southeast ¼ of said Section 13 and run THENCE along said South Right-of-Way line, run the following two (2) courses: reject any and all bids. North along the Western boundary of said Southeast ¼ for a distance of 22.2 feet 1. South 66 38 57 East for a distance of 137.93 feet to a ½ inch rebar set; to the Old Northern Right-of-Way Line of Northside Drive; thence North 89 degrees 2. South 45 46 56 East for a distance of 281.19 feet to a ½ inch rebar set at a point CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 46 minutes 58 seconds East along said Northern Right of Way Line for a distance marking the Northwest comer of aforesaid Andrew L. Smith tract; of 10.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 36 seconds East 10.5 feet to the 1/5/2017, 1/12/2017, 1/19/2017 present Northern Right-of- Way Line of Northside Drive and the Point of Beginning for THENCE leaving said South Right-of-Way line and along the West line of said the property herein described; leaving said Northern Right-of-Way Line, run thence “Smith” tract, run South 31 37 04 West for a distance of 159.06 feet back to the North 00 degrees 08 minutes 36 seconds East for a distance of 69.50 feet; thence POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 1.85 acres, (80,795 square feet), more or less. LEGAL South 89 degrees 46 minutes 58 seconds West for a distance of 110.10 feet; thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 36 seconds East for a distance of 20.00 feet; thence Along with the above runs an existing fifty (50) foot wide Permanent and Irrevocable North 89 degrees 46 minutes 58 seconds West for a distance of 17.35 feet; thence NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY Non ­Exclusive Easement for Ingress and Egress along what is called Angle Street North 00 degrees 11 minutes 45 seconds West for a distance of 12.05 feet; thence CITY OF JACKSON as is mentioned and recorded in Deed Book 2098, Page 209 and 213, as well as North 89 degrees 48 minutes 15 seconds East for a distance of 27.25 feet; thence Deed Book 7122, Page 9382. Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the North 00 degrees 11 minutes 46 seconds West for a distance of 127.96 feet; thence City of Jackson, Mississippi before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, South 89 degrees 46 minutes 58 seconds West for a distance of 172.65 feet to the The above described being the same as that parcel of land as referenced above for the purchase of certain City-owned property, (zoned R-4), parcel #72-58, Eastern Right-of-Way line of Interstate Highway 55; run along said Eastern Right-of- and described in Deed Book 7133, at Page 951 and recorded in the Chancery located at 127 West Davis Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Bids for this prop- Way Line the following courses: run Northerly, clockwise along the arc of a curve for Clerk’s Office of aforesaid County. erty will start at $500. The City will retain all mineral rights it owns, together a distance of 158.68 feet to the point of tangency, said curve having a central angle with the right of ingress and egress to remove same from said property. For of 01 degrees 06 minutes 30 seconds, a radius of 8,203.11 feet, and a chord bear- 170 Angle Drive additional information or for a “bid form”, contact Von Anderson at (601) 960- ing of North 05 degrees 39 minutes 25 seconds East for a distance of 158.68 feet; A certain parcel of land lying and being situated in the East ½ of Section 17, Town- 2266 or [email protected] thence North 05 degrees 06 minute 10 seconds East for a distance of 163.32 feet to ship 5 North, Range 1 East, in the City of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, and the beginning of a curve to the right; thence Northerly, clockwise along the arc of said being more particularly described by metes and bounds, to wit: BID INSTRUCTIONS: All bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and de- curve for a distance of 187.09 feet, said curve having a central angle of 00 degrees livered to the City Clerk of the City of Jackson (located in City Hall at 219 S. 56 minutes 13 seconds, a radius of 11,441.16 feet, and a chord bearing of North Commencing at the Northwest comer of Lot 22, of Wagwood Angle Subdivision, President St.) The outside of the envelope must be plainly marked: “W. Davis 05 degrees 34 minutes 16 seconds East for a distance of 187.08 feet; leaving said Part 1 according to the plat on file in the office of the Chancery Clerk at Jackson, Street Property” and parcel number 72-58 with the bidder’s name. Enclose Eastern Right-of- Way Line, run thence North 89 degrees 46 minutes 58 seconds Hinds County, Mississippi, as now recorded in Plat Book 15 at Page 34, thence one (1) original and one (1) copy of the bid. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, East for a distance of 249.54 feet to the Western boundary of Maywood Subdivision north 58 degrees 27 minutes west along a projection of the north line of said Wag- January 24, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 219 as recorded in Plat Book 15 at Page 21 in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds wood Angle Subdivision, Part I a distance of 82.76 feet to an iron pin in the east right South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. The City reserves the right to County; thence South 00 degrees 49 minutes 40 seconds West along said Western of way of Terry Road; thence such 28 degrees 16 minutes east along said east right reject any and all bids. Boundary for a distance of 423.54 feet to the Southwest corner thereof; thence North of way 50.1 feet; thence south 58 degrees 27 minutes east along the northerly right 89 degrees 51 minutes 28 seconds East along the Southern boundary of said Sub- of way of a 50 foot street easement for a distance of 823.18 feet to the southernmost CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI division for a distance of 655.96 feet to a point on the Western Right-of-Way Line of comer of the LaQuinta Motor Inns property said point also being the point of begin- Old Canton Road; thence South 26 degrees 27 minutes 59 seconds West along said ning; thence north 31 degrees 33 minutes east along the LaQuinta Motor Inns prop- 1/5/2017, 1/12/2017, 1/19/2017 Western Right-of-Way Line for a distance of 230.66 feet; thence South 89 degrees erty a distance of 159.06 feet to the easternmost comer of the LaQuinta Motor Inns 46 minutes 58 seconds West along said Western Right-of-Way Line for a distance property; thence the following bearings and distance along the south right of way of of 11.75 feet; thence South 26 degrees 27 minutes 59 seconds West along said the Interstate Highway 20, south 45 degrees 51 minutes east, 103.31 feet south 36 LEGAL Western Right-of-Way Line for a distance of 90.00 feet; thence South 58 degrees degrees 25 minutes 40 seconds east a distance of 379.31 feet to a concrete monu- 07 minutes 25 seconds West along said Western Right-of- Way Line for a distance ment; thence south 26 degrees 12 minutes 20 seconds east a distance of 38.26 of 48.09 feet to the Northern Right-of-Way Line of aforesaid Northside Drive; thence feet; thence leaving said highway run north 75 degrees 33 minutes 40 seconds west NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY South 89 degrees 46 minutes 58 seconds West along said Northern Right-of-Way along the north line of Wagwood Angle Subdivision, Part I a distance of 81.36 feet; CITY OF JACKSON Line for a distance of 479.10 to the Point of Beginning. thence north 31 degrees 33 minutes east along the east line of said 50 foot street easement for a distance of 50 feet; thence north 58 degrees 27 minutes west along Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of The above described property is the same property recorded in Deed Book 5719 at the aforementioned north line of a 50 foot street easement for a distance of 406.91 the City of Jackson, Mississippi before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, page 287 and Deed Book 5719 at page 300. feet to the point of beginning, containing 40,347 square feet. 2017, for the purchase of certain City-owned property, (zoned R-4), parcel #73-22, located at 137 Cohea Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Bids for this Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew Jack- Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew property will start at $500. The City will retain all mineral rights it owns, to- son Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. President Street Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. President gether with the right of ingress and egress to remove same from said prop- in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at which Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at erty. For additional information or for a “bid form”, contact Von Anderson at time all parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard both pro and con on which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard both pro and (601) 960-2266 or [email protected] said question, after which a record will be established upon which the City Planning con on said question, after which a record will be established upon which the City Board can make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection Planning Board can make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any BID INSTRUCTIONS: All bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and thereto may be made by any person owning property within the area, and if made in objection thereto may be made by any person owning property within the area, and delivered to the City Clerk of the City of Jackson (located in City Hall at 219 writing must be filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing if made in writing must be filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time if S. President St.) The outside of the envelope must be plainly marked: “W. thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If Cohea Street Property” and parcel number 73-22 with the bidder’s name. is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take a request is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City Enclose one (1) original and one (1) copy of the bid. Bids will be opened on steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/ will take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City hearing impaired. visually/hearing impaired. Hall, 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. WITNESS my signature this 29th day of December 2016. WITNESS my signature this 28th day of December 2016. CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI /s/Ester L. Ainsworth /s/Ester L. 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NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY City of Jackson City of Jackson CITY OF JACKSON Jackson, Mississippi Jackson, Mississippi Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk Sealed, signed bids are invited and will be received by the City of Jack- Sealed, signed RFP’S are invited and will be received by the City of Jack- of the City of Jackson, Mississippi before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January son, Mississippi, until 3:30 P.M. in the City Clerk’s Office of Jackson, son, Mississippi, until 3:30 P.M. in the City Clerk’s Office of Jackson, the 24, 2017, for the purchase of certain City-owned property, (zoned R-4), the bid must be stamped in by 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at RFP must be stamped in by 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at parcel #72-55, located at 0 West Davis Street in Jackson, Mississippi. which time said bids will be publicly opened at the City Hall located at which time said RFP’S will be publicly opened at the City Hall located at Bids for this property will start at $500. The City will retain all mineral 219 South President Street (City Council Chambers) in City Hall for the 219 South President Street (City Council Chambers) in City Hall for the rights it owns, together with the right of ingress and egress to remove following: following: same from said property. For additional information or for a “bid form”, contact Von Anderson at (601) 960-2266 or [email protected]. 67024-013117 – Twenty-four-Month Supply of Ductile Iron with Poly- RFP-20384-022117 – Proposal for Pure Storage ms.us wrap BIDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT WWW.JACKSONMS.GOV. BID INSTRUCTIONS: All bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and 74507-013117- --Twelve-Month Supply Asphalt Paving Material delivered to the City Clerk of the City of Jackson (located in City Hall The above must comply with the City’s specifications. Copies of proposal at 219 S. President St.) The outside of the envelope must be plainly BIDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT WWW.JACKSONMS.GOV. forms can be obtained from the Purchasing Division, 200 South President marked: “W. Davis Street Property” and parcel number 72-55 with the Street, Room 604, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Copies of bidder’s name. Enclose one (1) original and one (1) copy of the bid. Bids The above must comply with the City’s specifications. Copies of pro- bid specifications are filed with the City Clerk for public record in accordance will be opened on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council posal forms can be obtained from the Purchasing Division, 200 South with House Bill No 999, 1986 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature. Chambers at City Hall, 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. President Street, Room 604, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Copies of bid specifications are filed with the City Clerk for public record The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in in accordance with House Bill No 999, 1986 Regular Session of the Mis- Public Purchasing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI sissippi Legislature. equal business opportunities for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offer shall submit 1/5/2017, 1/12/2017, 1/19/2017 The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan Applica- in Public Purchasing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote tion, with each bid submission, in accordance with the provisions set forth full and equal business opportunities for all persons doing business with by authority of the City of Jackson’s EBO Ordinance. Failure to comply with LEGAL the City. As a pre-condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or of- the City’s EBO Ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or offer, from fer shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity being awarded an eligible contract. For more information on the City’s EBO NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY (EBO) Plan Application, with each bid submission, in accordance with Program, please contact the Office of Economic Development at (601)960- CITY OF JACKSON the provisions set forth by authority of the City of Jackson’s EBO Ordi- 1638. Copies of the EBO Ordinance, EBO Plan Application and a copy of nance. Failure to comply with the City’s EBO Ordinance shall disqualify the EBO Program are available with the Office of Economic Development at Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of a contractor, bidder or offer, from being awarded an eligible contract. 218 South President Street, Second Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. the City of Jackson, Mississippi before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, For more information on the City’s EBO Program, please contact the 2017, for the purchase of certain City-owned property, (zoned R-4), parcel Office of Economic Development at (601)960-1638. Copies of the EBO The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City also reserves #73-26, located at 147 Cohea Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Bids for this Ordinance, EBO Plan Application and a copy of the EBO Program are the right to waive any and all informalities in respect to any bid submitted. property will start at $500. The City will retain all mineral rights it owns, to- available with the Office of Economic Development at 218 South Presi- Bid awards will be made to the lowest and best bidder quoting the lowest gether with the right of ingress and egress to remove same from said prop- dent Street, Second Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. net price in accordance with specifications. The award could be accord- erty. For additional information or for a “bid form”, contact Von Anderson at ing to the lowest cost per item; or to the lowest total cost for all items; or to (601) 960-2266 or [email protected] The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City also accept all or part of any proposal. Delivery time may be considered when reserves the right to waive any and all informalities in respect to any bid evaluating the bid proposal. In those cases where it is known prior to BID INSTRUCTIONS: All bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and submitted. Bid awards will be made to the lowest and best bidder quot- advertising that the City’s intention is to award according to the lowest total delivered to the City Clerk of the City of Jackson (located in City Hall at 219 ing the lowest net price in accordance with specifications. The award cost for all items, or in some variation thereof, statements to this affect will S. President St.) The outside of the envelope must be plainly marked: “W. could be according to the lowest cost per item; or to the lowest total cost be included on the proposal form. Absence of such statement means the Cohea Street Property” and parcel number 73-26 with the bidder’s name. for all items; or to accept all or part of any proposal. Delivery time may City will make that determination during the bid review. Enclose one (1) original and one (1) copy of the bid. Bids will be opened on be considered when evaluating the bid proposal. In those cases where Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City it is known prior to advertising that the City’s intention is to award ac- Hellene Greer, CPPB, NPCA, Manager Hall, 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. The City reserves cording to the lowest total cost for all items, or in some variation thereof, Purchasing Division the right to reject any and all bids. statements to this affect will be included on the proposal form. Absence (601)960-1025 or 1533 of such statement means the City will make that determination during CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI the bid review. 1/12/2017 1/19/2017 1/5/2017, 1/12/2017, 1/19/2017 Hellene Greer, CPPB, NPCA, Manager Purchasing Division LEGAL (601)960-1025 or 1533 LEGAL NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION 1/12/2017, 1/19/2017 NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY ZONING CASE NO. 3962 CITY OF JACKSON

By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the City City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page 115 of Jackson, Mississippi before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, for the thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected purchase of certain City-owned property, (zoned R-4), parcel #73-29-1, located Help Wanted/Drivers thereby, that Morrison Heights Baptist Church has filed with the Planning Board at 153 Cohea Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Bids for this property will start at for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Special Exception for a resi- $500. The City will retain all mineral rights it owns, together with the right of in- dential community facility within a R-4 (Limited Multi-Family) Residential District gress and egress to remove same from said property. For additional information on property located at 142 E. Bell St. in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, or for a “bid form”, contact Von Anderson at (601) 960-2266 or vonanderson@city. Drivers: $4,000 Orientation Completion Bonus! Mississippi, and being more particularly described as: jackson.ms.us Unique Dedicated Fleet! Lots 24 and 25, Block C, School Subdivision, a subdivision lying and being situ- BID INSTRUCTIONS: All bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and delivered Excellent Mid-$60’s Annual Pay, Full Benefits! ated in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, according to the to the City Clerk of the City of Jackson (located in City Hall at 219 S. President St.) map or plat thereof on the file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk The outside of the envelope must be plainly marked: “W. Cohea Street Property” 1yr Class-A CDL Call: 1-855-856-7985 of Hinds County, Mississippi, in the Plat Book 2 at page 44 thereof, reference to and parcel number 73-29-1 with the bidder’s name. Enclose one (1) original and which map or plat is hereby made in aid of and as a part of this description. one (1) copy of the bid. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 219 South President Street, Jackson, 1/5/2017, 1/12/2017, 1/19/2017, 1/26/2017, 2/2/2017, Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew Mississippi. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. Presi- dent Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, January 25, CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 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 1/5/2017, 1/12/2017, 1/19/2017 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 Sudoku Solution within the area, and if made in writing must be filed with the City Zoning Adminis- trator before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or LEGAL by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate citizens need for NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A USE PERMIT interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired. ZONING CASE NO. 3960 WITNESS my signature this 28th day of December 2016. By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance /s/Ester L. Ainsworth by the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book Zoning Administrator 3G at page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested City of Jackson, Mississippi in or in any way affected thereby, that James Addison has filed with the Planning Board for the City of Jackson, an application requesting an Use 1/5/2017, 1/19/2017 Permit to operate a night club/ restaurant within a C-2 (Limited) Com- mercial District on property located at 1805 Bailey Ave. in the First Ju- dicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly LEGAL described as:

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE 3 feet off North side of Lot 1; 32 feet off South side of Lot 2; 32 feet off North side of Lot 2; and 43 and 1/3 feet off the East side of Lot 3, all being ZONING CASE NO. 3961 in Black “B”, NORTH SUNNYSIDE ADDITION, a subdivision according to the map or plat thereof which is on file and of record in the Office of the By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County, of Jackson, Mississippi, in Plat Book 1 City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page 115 at Page 69 thereof. thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected © Feature Exchange thereby, that Jax-Zen, LLC (Jason & Jina Daniels) has filed with the Planning AND Board for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a parking Variance for seven (7) spaces from the required number of off street parking spaces for Lot one (1), Block “B” of North Sunnyside Addition, less three (3) feet retail stores on the property located at 153/155 Wesley Ave. in the First Judicial off the North side thereof, a subdivision according to the map or plat of District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as: which is of record in the office of the chancery Clerk of the First Judicial Crossword Solution District of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi, in Plat Book 1 at page Lot Four (4), Block “0”, Howie-Roell Resurvey of Millsaps College Addition, ac- 69, reference to which map or plat is hereby made in aid of this descrip- cording to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in Plat Cabinet A at Slide tion. 263 in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County, at Jackson, Mississip- pi, reference to which is hereby made in aid of and as a part of this description. Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Build- Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew ing, 200 S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. Presi- Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at which time all parties interested in or dent Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, January 25, affected thereby will be heard both pro and con on said question, after 2017, at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard which a record will be established upon which the City Planning Board both pro and con on said question, after which a record will be established can make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any objec- upon which the City Planning Board can make its recommendation to the City tion thereto may be made by any person owning property within the area, Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by any person owning and if made in writing must be filed with the City Zoning Administrator property within the area, and if made in writing must be filed with the City Zon- before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, ing Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administra- desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Admin- tor at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate istrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing im- citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired. paired.

WITNESS my signature this 28th day of December 2016. WITNESS my signature this 29th day of December 2016.

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

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www.mississippilink.com JANUARY 19 - 25, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 19 Ruckdeschel takes the lead Washington joins staff of Miss Center of UMMC’s cancer fight for Advanced Med. The Mississippi Link Newswire completed the process of making peer reviewed manuscripts and The Mississippi Link Newswire Dr. John C. Ruckdeschel has Karmanos a free-standing cancer co-editorship of the Textbook of The Mississippi Center joined the University of Missis- hospital. In both settings he built Thoracic Oncology. He is cur- for Advanced Medicine is sippi Medical Center as Cancer strong clinical networks by work- rently a North American editor pleased to announce that Institute director and Ergon Chair ing with community physicians for the Cochrane Lung Cancer Dr. Nina Washington, MD, in Cancer Research. and patients, developing effective Review Group. MPH has joined our Center Ruckdeschel brings a wealth inter-disciplinary clinical teams Ruckdeschel completed under- as a Pediatric Rheumatolo- of experience to the job, Dr. and creating strong programs graduate education in biology at gist. Washington will serve LouAnn Woodward, vice chan- across clinical, basic, translation- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as director of Rheumatology cellor for health affairs and dean al and population research. and received his medical degree with an emphasis on treating of the school of medicine, said in In Mississippi, he said, he’s from Albany Medical College patients with chronic autoim- making the announcement. found a place with a solid foun- in New York. He went on to an mune and auto-inflammatory Ruckdeschel will work with dation but one that needs coordi- internship at Johns Hopkins, resi- conditions. Cancer Institute members from nation to finish the structure. “All dency at the Beth Israel Medical Washington is a native Mis- UMMC and the University of Vijayakumar the pieces of the orchestra are Center in Boston and fellowship sissippian and received her Mississippi, with practicing phy- here,” he said. “It needs a con- at the National Cancer Institute’s Bachelor of Science in biol- sicians and with Mississippians to stitute director. Vijayakumar will ductor.” Baltimore Cancer Research Cen- ogy from Xavier University of lower cancer deaths in this state. continue as professor and chair of The plans fit with UMMC’s ter. Louisiana, a Masters of Public Washington The Cancer Institute has a tri-fold the Department of Radiation On- goals of offering cutting-edge Ruckdeschel is an avid orni- Health (MPH) with a special mission of treatment, research cology. therapies for Mississippians and thologist having most recently interest in hospital leadership dren and adolescents living and education. “The Cancer Institute needs a working with medical provid- served as vice president of the and management from the with autoimmune diseases. “UMMC brings a long tradition full-time director,” Vijayakumar ers statewide to meet health-care Red Rock Audubon Society in Johns Hopkins Bloomberg She considers it an honor to of academic excellence in oncol- said. “I’m looking forward to needs. southern Nevada. He and his wife School of Public Health, and provide care to the children ogy to the state of Mississippi and working with him.” Together, he said, UMMC, the are enthusiastic “foodies” and her Medical Degree (M.D.) of Mississippi, is active in her I would like to help take that to Ruckdeschel, who previously community and state can lessen enjoy both cooking at home and from the University of Mis- church community, and en- the next level,” Ruckdeschel said. served as the director of the Mof- cancer deaths in the state. dining out. sissippi Medical Center. She joys exercise, literature, cook- “Dr. Ruckdeschel has a rich fitt Cancer Center in Tampa, led “The pieces are in place to “I love to cook. I enjoy get- then completed her pediatric ing, and traveling. and broad background in devel- that institution to National Cancer make something really special in ting to know how people eat, residency at the University Washington is an active oping a focus on cancer, and a na- Institute Comprehensive Cancer Mississippi,” he said. “I’d like to what they eat,” he said, adding of Chicago Comer Children’s member of the American Col- tional reputation as an established Center designation and to become get us off some of those lists we he’s looking forward to having Hospital and a Pediatric lege of Rheumatology and the leader in this area,” Woodward the third-largest clinical cancer shouldn’t be on like cancer mor- his own garden again and using Rheumatology fellowship at Childhood Arthritis and Rheu- said. “I look forward to his lead- program in the United States. tality, smoking and screening.” locally grown vegetables in his the Lucile Packard Children’s matology Research Alliance. ership of our Cancer Institute.” He then moved to the Barbara As a clinician Ruckdeschel’s meals. Hospital at Stanford Univer- She is actively accepting Ruckdeschel succeeds Dr. Ann Karmanos Cancer Center in career has focused on lung cancer And, just what does he expect sity. new patients, please call us Srinivasan Vijayakumar, who Detroit where he re-acquired its and other thoracic malignancies. from his new community? “Send She has a special interest in at (601) 499-0935 to make an served three years as Cancer In- NCI comprehensive status and He’s credited with more than 150 me some recipes.” quality of life issues for chil- appointment.

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By Dr. Jerry Komia Domatob ASU Mass ommunications Every sporting season, like the current Southwest athletic conference (SWAC) basketball competitions, zestfully renews expectations and in some cases, deleteriously dampens hopes. Teams that won last year, an- ticipate a repeat of their mar- velous feat this time around. Occasionally, that happens, es- pecially if the players, coaches and fans remain the same, and battle on with fortitude. Montez Robinson, ASU Men’s New Champions? Basketball coach ASU Men’s Basketball team ASU Women’s Basketball team By contrast, at times and indeed often, new champions champions frequently capture With some early bird win- with high or low performance. As teams gear up for the is a professor of Mass Com- emerge. Depending on vari- the cup. So whoever surges ners like Texas Southern, Better Side contests putting in their very munication, Alcorn State Uni- ables such as: good coaching, to the surface as basketball Grambling State and to some Like every year, as in all best, we wish all involved – versity, Lorman-Mississippi. team work, determination and leaders this year is matter of extent, Alcorn and Jackson contests, victors and van- staff, students, coaches, fans An author, journalist, photog- the zest to win; new top dogs wait-and-see. It is early in the State squads, skillful play quished must ultimately cap- and above all players – a re- rapher, poet and researcher, earn coveted trophies. season to cast the die. So it is and relentless luck may con- ture center stages. That is the soundingly successful season. he is currently working on Different Winners anybody’s prize for the take at tinue to flow with any of these golden rule of all games – with Let the better side win. Bravo three projects. His latest pub- Though there are repeat vic- this crucial point. Victory can teams. However, as the contest winners and losers at the day’s to all supporters, teams and lications are: Communication, tors in SWAC as in most sports swing in any direction. progresses; victors and van- end. coaches. Culture and Human Rights and contests and arenas, different Early Birds quished, will hit scoreboards Battle Royale Dr. Jerry Komia Domatob Positive Vibrations. Clinton Arrow swim coach is Mississippi Coach of the Year

Photo front, left to right, Kylie Dowd, Kaylee Goff, Krystal Schmalz, Delaney Allen, Timothy Morrow. Back, left to right- Brady Swann, Graham Poag, Jordan Shannon, Blaise Vera, coach Eddie Ware

Clinton Public School District place overall. Team members Shannon, Blaise Vera, Timothy Eddie Ware, coach of the Clin- include Brady Swann, Timothy Morrow and Jordan Shannon). ton Arrows Swim Team, is the Morrow, Graham Poag, Jordan Girls team members at the state 2016 Coach of the Year in Boys Shannon and Blaise Vera. meet were Delaney Allen, Kylie Swimming and Diving for the Blaise Vera, a state record-hold- Dowd, Kaylee Goff and Krystal state of Mississippi. The award is er and Pittsburgh commit, won Schmalz. Kaylee Goff won sev- given by the National Federation first place in the boys 50 freestyle enth place in the girls 50 freestyle of State High School Associa- and the 100 freestyle. and 100 freestyle. tions. The boys team also won fifth “This is a tremendous honor Ware will receive a certificate place in the 100 butterfly (Timothy for coach Ware and for Clinton through the Mississippi High Morrow), second place in the 400 High School,” said Clinton Public School Activities Association. freestyle relay (Jordan Shannon, School District Athletic Director The Arrows had a strong show- Blaise Vera, Timothy Morrow Dr. Clay Norton. “He has a track ing at the state championship and Brady Swann) and third place record for excellence and he is a meet, with the boys winning third in the 200 medley relay (Brady strong leader.”

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PORTUGUESE“SILENCE” PRIESTS VENTURE TO JAPAN TO SEARCH FOR MISSIONARY MENTOR IN FAITH-BASED, DOCUDRAMA

By Kam Williams face crucifixion, which resulted without a trace after sending an a faith-based docudrama di- big screen. The legendary film- ertheless apt to find an enthu- Columnist in many of the faithful’s going ominous last letter to a friend. rected and co-written by Mar- maker ostensibly identifies siastic audience among Born Portuguese traders first land- underground to avoid perse- The ensuing silence prompted tin Scorcese. The movie repre- with the picture’s protagonists Again Bible thumpers. ed in Japan in 1543, followed cution. Consequently, when a a couple of his proteges, Fa- sents a bit of a departure for the questioning whether God even A thought-provoking, his- soon thereafter by Francis cleric disappeared, it was often thers Garrpe (Adam Driver) legendary Oscar-winner whose exists. torical drama chronicling the Xavier and other Jesuits. So difficult to discern whether the and Rodrigues (Andrew Gar- name is most closely associ- Clocking in at a patience- ultimate test of faith. many locals started converting missing person had been mar- field) to mount a desperate ated with gory gangster flicks testing 160 plus minutes, the Very Good (3 stars) to Christianity that, less than tyred or was merely in hiding. search for their mentor, despite like Goodfellas, The Departed deliberately-paced produc- Rated R for disturbing vio- a decade later, the emperor is- This was the case with Fa- the fact that discovery of their and Mean Streets. tion could easily have shaved lence sued an edict banning Catholi- ther Cristovao Ferreira (Liam identities might mean instant Based on Shusaku Endo’s another half-hour off the final In English and Japanese with cism and ordering the expul- Neeson) who had been spread- death. 1996 novel of the same name, cut and still delivered the same subtitles sion of all missionaries. ing the gospel around Japan In 1633, the perilous trek be- the film was a labor of love emotional impact. Blessed Running time: 161 minutes Violators were forced to ei- for close to a quarter-century gan, and that ill-advised expe- which took Scorcese almost with a trio of inspired lead Distributor: Paramount Pic- ther renounce the religion or before he suddenly vanished dition is the subject of Silence, three decades to bring to the performances, Silence is nev- tures Audacity: How Barack Obama Defied His Critics and Transformed America By Jonathan Chait • c.2017, Custom House / William Morrow $27.99 / $34.99 Canada • 272 pages

By Terri Schlichenmeyer Columnist If you can’t say something nice… Sometimes, it’s hard to say nothing at all. There are times when you need to speak out, to confront, share your opinion, rant or vent. And then there are times, as in the new book “Audacity” by Jonathan Chait, where you must praise. For perhaps the last few months of Barack Obama’s presidency, media outlets have de- bated about something that definitely matters: was he one of the best presidents, or one of the worst? It’s the former, says Chait, even though he admits there are times when it looks like the lat- ter. Obama, he says, however, absolutely suc- ceeded at what he set out to do, and this book follows that argument. Though the Civil Rights movement was forty-some years prior to the day a black man moved into the White House, racial issues keen- ly split the country over the last eight years, not along lines of race, but on political lines. White America often denied it, but Obama forced a harder soul-search on racism. He reportedly had a large agenda upon tak- Crossword Puzzle ing office in 2009, but it quickly became clear that his work would be to avoid, rather than fix, another Great Depression. He succeeded, but no president gets kudos for things like that. In- stead, says Chait, there was – and still is – criti- cism about his actions, economically. Health care legislation insured millions of Americans who otherwise would have no cov- erage, thanks to Obama and a surprising num- ber of ideas that first came from the Republi- cans. As a new president, Obama boosted the economy by spending money on green energy, with an eye toward global climate concerns. He helped restore America ’s world-wide “stand- ing”; and foresightfully recognized China and

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