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Former V.P. Joe Biden The Biden Affect worships at New Hope Vice President visits Mississippi Baptist Church

By Othor Cain Editor Don’t call it a comeback, call it the Biden affect. Instead of the word momentum, how-about Jo-mentum? The South Carolina primary was the fi rst major test of the candidates’ appeal among black voters. It was here Joe Biden, the former vice president of the United States, under President Barack Obama, scored a thun- dering victory on the strength of Biden receives warm welcome from Pastor Young as Rev. Amos African-American support, a de- Brown from San Francisco looks on. PHOTO BY KEVIN BRADLEY cisive win that forced moderate rivals out of the race and halted By Jackie Hampton while the ushers had been in the progressive front runner at Publisher place prior to 8 a.m. the time, Bernie Sanders. Sunday, March 8, the wor- There was an obvious air Biden’s win in South Carolina ship service programs that- of excitement because the came at a crucial moment in his were passed out to congre- church was expecting former 2020 bid as he needed a major gants entering New Hope Vice President Joe Biden. rebound after underwhelming Biden Church, pastored by Dr. Jerry The word had been out for a performances in Iowa, New Young, looked the same as few days that Biden would be Hampshire and Nevada. Democratic front runner and it Thompson, Mississippi’s only Tuesday and speak with one usual. What was unusual, worshipping at New Hope and Then Biden’s strong perfor- was on full display in Mississip- Democrat in Washington, said at voice as Democrats. And one however, worshippers began as a result, dignitaries, elected mance in states that engaged in pi, Sunday at Tougaloo College. a rally Sunday. “We’re here to- person that can unite Democrats entering the sanctuary lo- and appointed offi cials, visi- Super Tuesday voting last week, “Joe is the person you might day to put the marker down that in this country is Joe Biden.” cated at 1555 Beasley Road tors and friends from through- suddenly transformed the Dem- be meeting at lunch at Pearl’s this country is about to change. Thompson’s rhythm, cadence, in Jackson as early as 8 a.m. out the state and country came ocratic Party’s presidential fi eld Restaurant on Terry Road, the If you’ve had the three years hand gestures and eye contact for a service that was to begin to worship at New Hope. into a two-man contest. person you might meet at Bul- like all of us have had, it’s ab- with the audience, were remi- at 9:30 a.m. The New Hope Rev. Amos Brown, pastor Biden’s campaign is embrac- ly’s Restaurant on Livingston solutely our time to change it… Baptist Church choir entered Biden New Hope ing his renewed status as the Road,” Congressman Bennie we’re going to come together the choir room just as early, Continued on page 3 Continued on page 3 Women’s Council for Philanthropy honors former JSU President John Peoples and First Lady

By Jackie Hampton Publisher Jackson State University’s Inaugural Women’s Council for Philanthropy luncheon was held at the Country Club of Jackson, March 4. Dr. John A. Peoples, JSU’s sixth presi- dent, and his wife Mary E. Peoples, were the honorees for the occasion. Music was provided by Unfazed Band of Moss Point, MS. Many, including the honorees, enjoyed the musi- cal stylings of the band.. The Women’s Council for The Peoples receiving gift from JSU Women’s Council for Philan- Philanthropy was created in thropy members. 2007 to increase scholarship opportunities for students and Development Foundation. People’s in a statement of to provide them with the add- Rhea Williams-Bishop, appreciation for the tribute ed support of career mentors secretary of the council, and said, “It was overwhelming and support to prepare them Gailya Porter, council trea- to have so many people say for leadership roles in their surer, served as Mistresses so many nice things about chosen professions. of Ceremonies. A video pre- us.” Peoples said he and his As a result of the luncheon sentation comprised of spe- wife had such a good time fundraiser, organizers were cial tributes to the honorees and enjoyed dancing to the Dr. and Mrs. Peoples, seated, is surrounded by JSU Women’s Council for Philanthrophy members (L-R) Rhea able to present a check for was presented by Gwendolyn JSU Williams-Bishop, Gailya Porter, Gwendolyn Prater, Meredith Creekmore, Geraldine Brookins and Judge Patricia more than $31,000 to the JSU Prater, chair of the council. Continued on page 3 Wise.

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2 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 12 - 18, 2020 www.mississippilink.com Mount Burner M.B. Church’s 5th women’s ministry breakfast By Jerry Komia Domatob Guest Writer As glowing sunshine captured southwest Mississippi’s glamor, an inspiring group of men and women converged at the multi- purpose building for Mount Burner’s fi fth annual women breakfast Saturday. Against the backdrop of the theme, Praying At All Times in the Spirit, guest speaker Clai- borne County Tax Collector Di- ane Davaul held the audience spellbound with her presentation. Mount Burner’s Women’s Ministry breakfast program committee PHOTOS BY JERRY K. DOMATOB Mt. Burner Pastor Ray Coleman Her brilliant refl ection on the sig- nifi cance was entitled, “A Heart it is communication with God. the scripture and Ollie Shorter extended special thanks to Pastor He applauded the leaders and Gibson’s music legend. Condition.” “Let’s pray in uncertain times like presented an insightful poem. Ray Coleman as well as all those encouraged them to keep march- Participants and observers left Reiterating the power of prayer these.” Francine Sanford led prayers and who made the event a huge suc- ing forward. Coleman urged them the place with broad smiles on under the acronym of ACTS, A delicious breakfast of grits, Tameka Jackson welcomed all at- cess. to patronize their newly estab- their faces. “It was a great event,” Davaul said it signifi es adoration, sausage, eggs, ham and all the tendees. Mount Burner Senior Church lished restaurant Mississippi Fin- concluded one of those present. compassion, thanksgiving and works was served. Coleman, the women’s group pastor is Ray Coleman. He- est Soul Food. Jerry Komia Domatob, profes- supplication. She said we must Mistress of Ceremony Donna leader, expressed her gratitude to launched the program by con- The occasion was further ani- sor, photographer, poet, scholar, pray always, especially in this McGloster did a superb job. all present and urged them to con- gratulating church women on mated with church music led by researcher and instructor. time of crisis, since in essence LeTonyaSmith-Coleman read tinue supporting the church. She their fi fth anniversary. organist Jerome Williams, Port Mississippi State Hospital, Hudspeth Center honor Frazier

Mississippi Link Newswire attendees. ans served through them. Supporters of Mississippi State The legislative apprecia- Employees, volunteers, advo- Hospital and Hudspeth Regional tion event is an annual program cates and other members of the Center recently hosted an appre- hosted by Friends of MSH and Friends groups hosted the event ciation luncheon for the state’s Friends of Hudspeth Center. in order to thank lawmakers for legislators at Galloway United The volunteer organizations are their work in the legislature and Methodist Church in Jackson. dedicated to raising funds and for their continued support of the Sen. Hillman Frazier, District awareness for their respective Mississippi Department of Men- Pictured are (l to r) Hudspeth Unit Director Toni Moore, Sen. Hillman Frazier and MSH Clinical Director 27, Hinds County, was one of the programs and those Mississippi- tal Health. Robert Maddux. www.mississippilink.com MARCH 12 - 18, 2020 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3

JSU New Hope Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 good music with the crowd of well-wishers. He said it is of the Third Baptist Church and president of the San Francis- good to know that the Women’s Council was able to real- co Branch of the NAACP few in from California, and offered ize a sizable contribution toward the JSU Development prayer. Brown, who has had a relationship with Biden since Foundation for a scholarship fund.” 1990, is a civil rights activist who was born in Jackson and at- Prater, when asked for comments regarding the lun- tended Jim Hill High School. cheon, shared the following remarks in a written staate- Young in his message said that life has a way of placing peo- ment: “The Women’s Council for Philanthropy members ple in predicaments that are painful and diffcult to handle, but are ecstatic that Dr. John and Mrs. Mary Peoples enjoyed these diffculties can shape one’s future in a positive way. He themselves and were able to see and hear from their told the congregation that God speaks to individuals in their friends within and beyond Jackson State University. All conscience but shouts to them in their pain and if they keep on who attended the luncheon, as well as many supporters loving God things will work out in spite of their diffculties. unable to be present, appreciate their work at JSU and in Young gave as an example of things working out for the good the community. Those who attended were able to person- by referring to ‘king cotton.’ He said, when the boll weevil, a ally bestow best wishes and congratulatory messages to little black bug, destroyed the cotton crop in the south, farm- them. It was a beautiful ‘Dr. John and Mrs. Mary Peoples ers were devastated until George Washington Carver, promoted Day’ in the City of Jackson. All of this joy was achieved an alternative crop to cotton. It was through his invention of while raising scholarship funds for deserving JSU stu- peanuts, a crop which the boll weevil could not harm, that farm- Congressman Thompson PHOTO BY KEVIN BRADLEY dents.” ers planted peanuts and became very well off fnancially. This catastrophe that black farmers suffered became the source of Thompson, as Biden was approaching the podium, said, “I fnancial wealth. This example emphasized Paul’s teaching that present to you the comeback kid.” The congregation stood and all things work for the good in spite of diffculties along the again, gave thunderous applause. Biden way. After thanking the congressman for the kind words, Biden Young gave another example by referring to those that stated said, “If I’m the comeback kid, it’s the African Americans all Continued from page 1 Biden’s campaign was dead. He said, “We are the Easter peo- around the country that are responsible.” Biden let it be known niscent of an effective Sunday morning call and response ple, we died on Friday, but early Sunday morning we rose.” that he was listening to Young’s address when he said, “We are service that you would fnd at most baptist churches. This statement brought thunderous applause from the congre- in a situation where I am going to get clobbered for saying this, “The notion that he would dare to come to Mississippi, gation. He further said that Biden was not here for pomp and but we have a boll weevil we have to get rid of.” the notion that he would even think of coming to Touga- circumstance, but rather, to worship at New Hope. Biden told Biden, a man seemingly of great faith referred to some of his loo College, the notion that he could bring black and white Young that he did not want the congregation to stand when he own diffculties, such as the loss of his wife and daughter in a Mississippians together,” Thompson said. “He’s the kind of entered the church but Young reminded him that New Hope was car accident and losing a son to cancer. He referred to a quote person we all want as president.” his church, and he preferred the congregants to stand and honor from a theologian named Soren Kierkegaard, from his Gospel The audience and Mississippi agreed. the former vice president of The United States of America. of Sufferings, “Faith sees best in the dark.” Biden said, “with Tuesday, Mississippi Democrats delivered Biden a very At the end of service, U. S. Congressman Bennie Thompson every loss I have faced, it was faith that saw me through.” decisive victory. In unoffcial returns, Biden received of the 2nd Congressional District introduced Biden with acco- He referred to being victimized by things one cannot control. 218,538 votes or 81 percent. The state rejected, for the sec- lades of all he has done for the community and the country, to Biden said we should not let hate divide us as it has in the past. ond time, Bernie Sanders. Sanders received a little under include the role he played in giving Mississippi, Judge Carlton He said his mother always told him we are defned by our cour- 40 thousand votes Tuesday. In 2016 Mississippi Democrats Reeves, the ‘best federal judge in the Southern District. age and redeemed by our work. gave Sanders even fewer votes. He received a little less than 37 thousand votes then. Mike Espy, who is running for the United States Senate, captured his party’s nomination Tuesday with a sizable de- feat of two challengers, was excited to see Biden’s rise to the top. “I feel really good with Joe Biden being at the top of the ticket in Mississippi,” Espy said to a cheering crowd at a watch party that quickly turned into a victory party. “I know Joe, I know him to be a man of competence and integrity.” Biden’s team helped to relaunch a new found energy among Mississippi Democrats; an energy that was created by Espy’s campaign in 2018 but somehow was lost last year during the gubernatorial campaign. Espy knows that if he is to be successful this time around he will need an over- whelmingly majority of black support. Biden is the only candidate that has delivered African- American voters this election cycle.

Biden, center, poses with First Family of New Hope Church. PHOTO BY JACKIE HAMPTON COMMUNITY

4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 12 - 18, 2020 www.mississippilink.com Mississippi State Hospital, Free Expungement Clinic Hudspeth Center honor Norwood coming to Canton, MS

Mississippi Link Newswire The volunteer organiza- Supporters of Mississippi tions are dedicated to raising State Hospital and Hudspeth funds and awareness for their Regional Center recently host- respective programs and those ed an appreciation luncheon Mississippians served through for the state’s legislators at them. Galloway United Methodist Employees, volunteers, ad- Church in Jackson. vocates and other members Sen. Sollie Norwood, Dis- of the Friends groups hosted trict 28, Hinds County, was the event in order to thank one of the attendees. lawmakers for their work in The legislative appreciation the legislature and for their event is an annual program continued support of the Mis- hosted by Friends of MSH and sissippi Department of Mental Pictured (l to r) Hudspeth Assistant Director Tim Drane, Sen. Sollie Friends of Hudspeth Center. Health. Norwood and MSH Clinical Director Robert Maddux.

Mississippi Link Newswire in getting records expunged. Partici- The Canton Juneteenth Committee pants must bring their court records. in partnership with the City of Canton, The event will take place Saturday, the Upsilon Upsilon Omega Chapter March 28, 2020 from 9 a.m. -1p.m. at of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Pine the Canton Multi-Purpose Complex. Grove Association, the MS Volunteer The address is 501 Soldier Colony Lawyers Project, Uplift, Inc. and Mis- Road in Canton. sissippi Plus America will host an Ex- The event is free and open to the pungement Clinic in Canton, MS. public. The clinic will give persons with For more information, contact An- criminal records an opportunity to gela Carson at 601 955-1132 or car- meet with attorneys for assistance [email protected]. www.mississippilink.com MARCH 12 - 18, 2020 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5

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Mississippi Link Newswire the JPS program is, by far, the your hands All Jackson Public Schools largest in the state of Missis- JROTC units have achieved the sippi. highest possible rating of Honor During the previous evalu- Unit with Distinction on the ation conducted in 2016, four JROTC Program for Accredi- of seven JPS units were rated tation. All JPS JROTC units Honor Unit with Distinction earned the Honor Unit with Dis- (Callaway, Lanier, Murrah and tinction rating by scoring 96% Wingfi eld) and three units were or higher across the board dur- rated Profi cient (Forest Hill, Jim ing the formal evaluation. The Hill, and Provine). evaluation was conducted in Now that all JPS units are February by an offi cial with the rated Honor Unit with Distinc- U.S. Army 6th Brigade, Hunter tion, all cadets are authorized to Army Airfi eld in Savannah, proudly wear the “Gold Star” on Photo courtesy CDC, Handwashing: A Family Activity Georgia. their uniform as a visible symbol The U.S. Army conducts these of their overall excellence. Mississippi Link Newswire • Cover your cough or evaluations once every three to This authorization will remain While there have been no sneeze into a tissue or four years to determine if units in effect until the next evaluation Lanier High School JROTC at the West Region All Service Drill Competi- reports of cases of coronavi- sleeve. and schools are in compliance period in three to four years. tion held in October 2019. rus in the state of Mississip- • Avoid touching your with program requirements. pi, Jackson Public Schools face. The following seven areas are is monitoring updates and • Avoid close contact with evaluated and the focus is pri- following the recommenda- people who are sick. marily on the cadets: tions of state health officials • Call your doctor if you Continuous Improvement to keep students healthy. are sick and let them know Program At this time, there are no about your symptoms. Service Learning Program plans to disrupt the regular The well-being of our Cadet Drill and Color Guard school schedule. Mainte- scholars and employees is Unit Report (Recap of all ac- nance teams will continue paramount in Jackson Pub- tivities in which the units are their routine cleaning sched- lic Schools. Let’s work to- involved) ules in all of the district’s gether to keep everyone Cadet and Instructor Portfo- schools and buildings. healthy. lios Additionally, everyone You may also want to JROTC units may receive the is urged to practice general monitor the Centers for Dis- following ratings/designations: virus-prevention measures: ease Control website as they 100-96% – Honor Unit with • Wash your hands with post current developments Distinction soap and water often, or us- related to the coronavirus. 95-70% – Profi cient ing an alcohol-based hand For more information, Below 70% – Unsatisfactory sanitizer if soap and water please contact the Missis- With 1,813 cadets enrolled, are not available. sippi Department of Health.

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The Mississippi Link Newswire netic and environmental infl u- Autism impacts more than ences. two million Americans. Each The fi rst Haley Rose Gunter day, they face this develop- Autism conference at MC was mental disability posing major held October 2018. Generous social, communicative and be- donations by Haley Rose’s havioral challenges. grandfather, former Missis- National experts are address- sippi Insurance Commissioner The Mississippi Link Newswire later, prospective students can Stephens of Ridgeland. Farm. The spacious 2,000- ing a March 27 conference at George Dale and Dale’s son- Prospective students will sample a class of their choice. Other activities include an acre facility is located 20 min- Mississippi College to explore in-law, Dr. Chad Stokes, a attend classes, learn about Parents won’t be ignored. 11:30 a.m. academic market- utes from the Clinton campus. autism issues. The program’s Madison dentist, are making school organizations and tail- Professors Ivan Parke of Chris- place at Alumni Gym. Fac- That event wraps up at 2:30 theme is “Growing and Thriv- the programs possible. Thomas gate on the Clinton campus at tian Studies, Melinda Gann of ulty members will staff tables p.m. ing on the Spectrum.” and Susan Colbert, J.L. Hol- Mississippi College’s Spring the Mathematics Department loaded with brochures to tell Sports fans are invited to The keynote speaker is loway and Canopy Children’s Preview Day. and Chris Smith of the School visitors about MC’s academic see the MC Choctaws baseball psychology professor Kasee Solutions also provided strong The activities are set for of Business, will team up for programs. team face Christian Brothers Stratton-Gadke of Missis- support. Saturday, March 21, with an a faculty panel discussion At the same time, in the University in a doubleheader sippi State University. She is The inaugural conference be- 8:30 a.m. check-in at the B.C. aimed at parents. School of Quad, visitors can learn about on the diamond at Frierson an internationally recognized gan when a parent, Donna Dale Rogers Student Center. Education Dean Cindy Melton dozens of campus organiza- Field. The Gulf South Confer- children’s disabilities scholar. Gunter of Madison, discussed Typically, about 400 to will join the group. tions and enjoy delicious tail- ence baseball games are set The researcher is known for the journey with her daughter, 500 visitors from across the An MC student panel group gate food. for 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. her groundbreaking work with Haley, who has autism. Donna Southeast and other parts of booked for Preview Day will There will be plenty of time Supporters of the Blue & CHARGE Syndrome. is the daughter of George Dale, the USA attend Preview Day include Jordan Ball, Kay- to stop by the Mississippi Col- Gold can also see the Lady Stratton-Gadke serves as an MC graduate from Clinton. events at the Baptist-affi liated len Hamilton, Olivia Grace lege bookstore, tour the cam- Choctaws battle Christian director of MSU’s T.K. Mar- Conference participants seek university. Brookins of Birmingham, pus, see the Cadaver Lab and Brothers in softball games at tin Center for Technology and to provide the best services and Speakers at the 9 a.m. wel- Alabama and Bryan Rivers of meet university leaders. 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. The GSC Disability. Opening in 1996, care for people with autism. come session at Anderson Meridian. Brookins and Riv- For students interested in games will be played at the the center is part of the MSU “Our idea is to truly journey Hall will include students Sam ers are biology-medical sci- the MC equestrian, archery, MC Softball Complex. College of Education on the together and learn from one Hughes of Denham Springs, ences majors. bass fi shing and clay shooting For additional information, Starkville campus. another,” says Cindy Melton, Louisiana and Josh Thomas Sharing their insights as MC teams, there will be a 1 p.m. contact the MC admissions of- Other speakers include pro- dean of MC’s School of Educa- of McComb. Ninety minutes parents will be Art and Becky open house at Providence Hill fi ce at 601 925-3800. fessors Sarah Bloom of the tion. University of South Florida Mississippi lacks the num- professor and Mark Dixon of ber of professionals to provide Southern Illinois University. services to people with autism. Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert “Ongoing training and educa- Hosemann will also address the tion for professionals and fam- Hinds CC names group. ily members is important,” says MC School of Educa- Cynthia Johnson, who chairs tion leaders are teaming with MC’s Department of Psychol- Canopy Children’s Solutions ogy and Counseling. Eagle Beauty Revue winners of Jackson to co-sponsor the Conference participants can event. obtain continuing education The program at Anderson credits. Check-in begins at 7:30 Hall will attract national ex- a.m. perts as well as therapists, Registration costs $50 for teachers, students and family professionals and $35 for par- members. ents. Autism can be diagnosed For additional details, con- in children as young as tact DeShanna Dixon of the 18-months-old. There are many MC Department of Psychology types of this disorder caused by and Counseling at 601-925- different combinations of ge- 3841 or [email protected] For information about advertising in The Winners of Hinds Community College’s Eagle Beauty Revue are, from left, Brianna Shaw, Katelyn Foster, Most Beautiful Kaley McGuffee, Daeyona Owens and Emily Gray. Mississippi The Mississippi Link Newswire arship and was selected for a tay Ransom and Emie Gray and in Jackson State University and Kaley McGuffee of Utica was Foundation Scholarship. Her is a graduate of Warren Central major in social work. named Most Beautiful in Hinds goal is to graduate from Hinds High School where she was a Shaw is the daughter of Kevin Community College’s annual and continue her education in member of the Color Guard and and Melody Macon and the late Eagle Beauty Revue pageant dental hygiene at the University the Math Honor Society. She is Rodney Shaw. She is a gradu- Link March 5 on the Raymond Cam- of Mississippi Medical Center. a sophomore at the Raymond ate of Grenada High School. At pus. Foster is the daughter of Chris Campus. She is a President’s Hinds, she is a freshman at the Selected as beauties were and Donna Foster and attended Scholar, a member of Phi Theta Raymond Campus who plans please call: Katelyn Foster of Florence, Em- Hillcrest Christian School. At Kappa, Hi-Steppers, Montage to study nursing. She is a Presi- 601-896-0084 ily Gray of Vicksburg, Daeyona Hinds, she is a sophomore at the Theatre of Dance and the Con- dent’s Scholar and was selected Owens of Jackson and Brianna Raymond Campus studying fi ne cert Band. Her goals are to be- to the Homecoming Court. She Shaw of Madison. arts and is a member of Phi The- come a nurse with a specialty is a cheerleader, member of McGuffee is the daughter of ta Kappa. She was chosen by in OB-GYN so she can help de- Hinds Connection, Fellowship or e-mail Russ and Michelle McGuffee the art faculty to receive an art liver babies. of Christian Athletes Leader, [email protected] and is a graduate of Central scholarship based on her char- Owens is the daughter of Diamond Darling, Phi Theta Hinds Academy. She is a fresh- acter. She plans to go to Mis- Litorylas (Toya) Owens and is Kappa and the Honors Program. man at the Raymond Campus sissippi State University to earn a graduate of Callaway High Her goal is to attend the Univer- who plans to study dental hy- a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree School. She is a freshman at the sity of Southern Mississippi to www.mississippilink.com giene. At Hinds, she has been with a focus in graphic design. Raymond Campus. Her goal is obtain a master’s degree in neo- the recipient of an ACT schol- Gray is the daughter of Shan- to graduate from Hinds, enroll natal nursing. HEALTH

8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 12 - 18, 2020 www.mississippilink.com Updated Coronavirus, Coronavirus Epidemic: What are COVID-19 information viruses The Mississippi Link Newswire The University of Missis- sippi Medical Center is closely monitoring novel coronavirus anyway? cases throughout the world and in the United States. By Glenn Ellis COVID-19, which originat- Seems like every time we TriceEdneyWire.com ed in Wuhan City in China’s turn around, there’s a “new” Hubei Province, has caused During the virus circulating around the 4,373 deaths worldwide as of current corona- globe. Scientist then start noon March 11. The vast ma- virus epidemic, scrambling to identify it and jority – 3,046 – were in main- the CDC recom- fi nd a treatment and/or vaccine land China, statistics from the mends that we for it. Invariably, this leads to Center for Disease Control and wash our hands everything from outright fear to Prevention show. Twenty-nine long enough to conspiracy theories. In the ab- deaths have occurred in the sing Happy Birthday two times. sence for more (and sometimes United States, two in Florida, But, were they talking about different) messaging to targeted two in California, one in New the traditional version or the populations, controlling the Jersey, one in South Dakota Stevie Wonder version? Every spread of the virus and protect- and 23 in Washington state. It black person I know now, and ing people will continue to be has infected 121,564 people every birthday celebration I’ve an uphill climb. globally, 1,050 of those in the been a part of, for years, sings Let me just remind some United States and 80,969 in the Stevie Wonder version. and inform others; there are far mainland China. The World The lack of clarity on this more viruses on this planet than Health Organization on March by the CDC lets me know that there are people. You can’t see 11 declared COVID-19 a glob- Dr. Bhagyashri Navalkele, who specializes in infectious diseases, answers questions about COVID-19 dur- there is a need for different them or feel them, but millions al pandemic. ing a recent press conference. sets of information needed for of airborne viruses are wafting Most acute care hospitals in different communities and cul- around you each day, and bil- Mississippi have the facilities ment of Health (MSDH) and 10,000 employees are being directing patients at all clinic tures (according to their needs lions more microbial travelers necessary to screen, isolate and the Centers for Disease Con- educated on COVID-19 proto- locations to use a facemask if and interests) in communicat- are descending everywhere on care for COVID-19 patients. trol and Prevention (CDC), col, measures they should take they have a fever and cough. ing and providing information Earth, after riding air currents The Medical Center currently we have processes in place if they have contact with a po- The influenza season re- during this current epidemic. around the world. is not caring for any COV- to identify who should be tential COVID-19 patient, and mains very active in Missis- According to the National Think about this: Scientists ID-19 patients. If this changes, screened for COVID-19, as steps they and the public can sippi, and Medical Center in- Assessment of Adult Literacy, estimate that there are roughly we have a highly skilled medi- well as answer questions from take to avoid infection. fectious diseases specialists only 12 percent of adults in the 1,031,103,110 viruses at any cal team trained to respond. the public. If testing is needed, We are asking all patients say that’s the immediate threat United States have a high level given moment on earth. If you UMMC has taken action in patient samples will be for- who come to our clinics and to residents. They urge anyone of health literacy, according were somehow able to wrangle recent weeks to protect pa- warded to MSDH. hospitals about their travel his- who has not been immunized to the National Assessment of up all 1,031,103,110 of these tients, their families and em- A Medical Center leader- tory and possible or confirmed against the flu to do so, and Adult Literacy. In other words, viruses and line them end-to- ployees that includes: ship team is spearheading contact with someone with emphasize that it’s not too late nearly nine out of 10 adults lack end, your virus column would Working hand in hand with preparations and response, a laboratory confirmed CO- in the season to get the vac- the skills needed to fully man- extend nearly 200200200 light the Mississippi State Depart- and UMMC’s approximately VID-19 diagnosis, and we are cine. age their health care and prevent years into space. To put it an- disease. Public health offi cials other way, there are over ten and the medical community as- million times more viruses on sume patients understand and Earth than there are stars in the Answers to frequently asked questions about can manage their own health entire universe. care. If a patient doesn’t have We didn’t always have the the literacy skills necessary to need as a society to be remind- coronavirus globally and in Mississippi: comprehend basic words, it is ed of such fundamental hygiene unlikely that he or she will be practices. I remember as a kid, The Mississippi Link Newswire ditions that warrant screening If possible, put on a facemask are successful, further testing able to engage with their care, coming in the house after play- The questions will be fre- or testing, should I come to before help arrives. and regulatory action would be which is typically made up of ing outside with my friends. quently updated to refl ect cur- UMMC? Q: Is anyone more susceptible needed before a vaccine could complex directions and compli- The very fi rst thing I would hear rent information related to the A: Most acute care hospitals in to COVID-19 compared with become available. That could cated terminology. would be, “wash your hands.” coronavirus and COVID-19. the state are prepared to receive the general population? take a year to 18 months, offi - That means that on a good Hygiene and family/commu- (Sources: UMMC Division of COVID-19 patients, including A: Any person, of any age, cials with the National Institute day, most of us have no idea nity protection were second Infectious Diseases; UMMC In- screening, isolation and care can be infected with COVID-19. of Allergy and Infectious Dis- what the basics are for being nature. Without any empirical fection Prevention: U.S. Centers as needed. Unlike in the Ebola Those with serious health condi- eases say. health; not to mention under- data, I have to wonder if there for Disease Control and Preven- crisis of a few years ago, CO- tions such as chronic obstructive Q: What are the main symp- standing strains of viruses, is a connection between the loss tion; World Health Organiza- VID-19 patients do not receive pulmonary disease, cancer or toms of COVID-19? Are they transmission and vaccine devel- of this general consciousness tion) added benefi t from a higher other illnesses that compromise the same for the fl u? opment, incubation, etc. in our communities and the in- Q: If I live in Mississippi, am level of care offered by medical the immune system are more A: Patients with confi rmed Wouldn’t you think that at crease in both the rise of drug I at risk for getting COVID-19? centers that are tertiary, meaning likely to experience complica- COVID-19 have mild to severe some point in this current coro- resistant bacteria and the rise of A: There is low risk to Missis- those that treat more severe con- tions from COVID-19, fl u or respiratory illness accompanied navirus crisis, government or deadly viruses. sippians at this time, and no con- ditions that require specialized pneumonia. The very young and by fever, cough and shortness public health offi cials would At the end of the day, with fi rmed cases in the state. But, knowledge and more intensive the very old also are often more of breath, and that can be true have provided us with a basic proper information delivered this is a rapidly evolving situa- health monitoring. at risk. with fl u. Just as with the fl u, the understanding of exactly what to respective communities tion, and the risk assessment can Q: Regardless of where I Q: How deadly is COVID-19? symptoms of COVID-19 may or viruses are; how they work; based on their unique needs and change daily. might seek care, what should I A: We don’t fully know, but may not be mild. and why they are so potentially abilities, we will fi nd out that Q: Who should be screened do fi rst? signs suggest many people have Q: What is the incubation pe- deadly? the basic behaviors needed to for COVID-19? A: Call ahead to a health care had mild cases and recovered riod for COVID-19? Let me give it a try… stay healthy, in general, are the A: As COVID-19 spreads provider or emergency depart- without special treatment. The A: The length of time between A virus is a tiny, infectious same behaviors we should all through communities, guide- ment and tell them if you are head of the World Health Or- exposure to the virus and devel- particle that can reproduce only be adopting in the face of any lines from the U.S. Centers for having symptoms that might be ganization said on Tuesday that oping symptoms is estimated at by infecting a host cell. Viruses viral epidemic, including coro- Disease Control and Prevention caused by COVID-19. By call- the global mortality rate for CO- anywhere from two to 14 days. “commandeer” the host cell and navirus. on who should be screened are ing ahead, you allow providers VID-19 was 3.4 percent, which Q: How does COVID-19 use its resources to make more Washing your hands; Avoid changing and may continue to time to take steps to keep other is higher than previously esti- spread? viruses, basically reprogram- touching your eyes, nose and change. people from potential exposure mated. It is a fi gure that primari- A: The virus is spread by ming it to become a virus fac- mouth; stay home if you are Screenings will take place on before your arrival. Providers ly refl ects the outbreak in China, droplets created by coughing or tory. sick. We all know the advice on someone experiencing fever and will use a screening tool to de- where the vast majority of cases sneezing, the same way the fl u Viruses prey upon all living protecting ourselves from the signs/symptoms of lower respi- termine if you need to be isolat- are. The fi gures are expected to is spread. Someone can inhale organisms, turning them into coronavirus. ratory illness (cough, shortness ed and tested for the virus. change over time and vary from the droplets and be infected, or virus Xerox machines. Oh yeah, you only need to of breath), and, in the last 14 If you are at home, as much as place to place, WHO says. touch their eyes, nose or mouth Unlike a bacterium or a cell wash your hands long enough days before symptoms appeared, you can, stay in a specifi c room In comparison, the Severe fi ngers that have been exposed of an animal, a virus lacks the to sing the Stevie Wonder ver- had either a history of travel away from other people and Acute Respiratory Syndrome, to droplets. Spread can also oc- ability to replicate on its own. A sion of Happy Birthday once. from any of fi ve geographical pets. Use a separate bathroom if or SARS, coronavirus outbreak cur from touching a contami- virus does contain some genetic Remember, I’m not a doctor. areas outside the United States: you can. Stay home except to get of 2003 had a fatality rate of 9.6 nated surface and introducing information critical for making I just sound like one. China, Japan, South Korea, Italy medical care. Wear a facemask percent. Middle East Respirato- the virus to your nose or mouth. copies of itself, but it can’t get Take good care of yourself and Iran; or close contact with if you are around other people in ry Syndrome, or MERS, corona- How easily a virus spreads per- the job done without the help and live the best life possible! a laboratory-confi rmed COV- a room or vehicle, around pets, virus has a 34.4 percent fatality son to person can vary, and it’s of a cell’s “duplicating” equip- The information included in ID-19 patient. or in a provider’s offi ce. rate, with cases still occurring not clear how easily COVID-19 ment, borrowing enzymes and this column is for educational In addition, given the in- Wash your hands frequently since an initial outbreak in Sep- spreads from person to person. other molecules to create even purposes only. I do not dispense creased evidence of community with soap and water for at least tember 2012, WHO estimates. Q: What will UMMC do if more virus. medical advice or prescribe spread within the United States, 20 seconds. Cover your coughs The fatality rate for the seasonal someone who might have COV- Even though the smallest the use of any technique as a CDC updated its guidelines on and sneezes with a tissue, throw fl u, based on much more com- ID-19 comes to the Emergency viruses are only about one-mil- replacement form of treatment March 4 to say a physician’s away the tissue, then immediate- plete data, is less than 1 percent. Department or another outpa- lionth of an inch long, they live for physical, mental or medical suspicion for COVID-19 is suf- ly wash your hands. Avoid shar- Q: Is there an immunization or tient area? up to their Latin namesake – problems by your doctor either fi cient indication for testing for ing personal household items anti-viral drug for COVID-19? A: The Medical Center is poison. They are capable of in- directly or indirectly. what appears to be a milder case with people or pets, and clean all A: There’s no vaccine and no questioning all patients arriving fecting and hijacking a human Glenn Ellis, is Research Bio- not requiring hospitalization. high-touch surfaces daily. drug. Patients can use over-the- at the Emergency Department or body, creating health hazards as ethics Fellow at Harvard Medi- They will base this on the local If your symptoms worsen, counter medications to relieve any other outpatient areas, about minor as the common fl u and cal School and author of Which outbreak situation, and evalua- including diffi culty breathing, symptoms, such as cough syrup their history of travel outside as disastrous as the AIDS epi- Doctor?, and Information is the tion of those with severe respi- seek prompt medical attention. or ibuprofen/acetaminophen for this country, and their exposure demic. Best Medicine. Ellis is an active ratory illness of unclear origin. If you have a medical emergen- fever. A number of biotech and to any person who has traveled Now, let’s tackle one of the media contributor on Health Q: If I believe I have symp- cy and need to call 911, tell the pharmaceutical fi rms in several outside of the United States or basic questions many people Equity and Medical Ethics. For toms of COVID-19 and believe dispatcher that you have or are countries are developing a vac- who has a laboratory-confi rmed have. How many different vi- more good health information I meet one or more of the con- being evaluated for COVID-19. cine, but even if clinical trials diagnosis of COVID-19. ruses are there on planet Earth? visit: www.glennellis.com STATE

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The Mississippi Link Newswire available online at wgi.org Winter Guard Interna- or by calling (937) 247-5919. tional (WGI) centers will Pricing is as follows: provide a venue for young Saturday: $20 people to pursue excellence Sunday: $23 in both performance and Saturday and Sunday: $34. competition through nation- Cash and credit cards ac- wide indoor color guard, cepted. Saturday ticket in- percussion and winds com- cludes prelims at both ven- petitive events. ues and Scholastic A semi The South Power Regional fi nals on Saturday evening. brings together premier per- Sunday ticket includes fi nals cussion and winds ensem- only. Combo ticket includes bles in the region to compete all events at both venues on for top honors. For a full both Saturday and Sunday list of participating groups, WGI Sport of the Arts is please visit: the world’s premier orga- https://wgi.org/events-list- nization producing indoor units/?eventid=901&showid color guard, percussion and =2400&typePercussion=&a wind ensemble competi- ccess=user (Percussion En- tions. It is called the Sport sembles) of the Arts because it brings https://wgi.org/events-list- music to life through per- units/?eventid=901&showid formance in a competitive =2402&typeWinds=&acces format. s=user (Wind Ensembles) As a non-profi t organiza- WHERE: tion, the sport continues to Reed Green Coliseum evolve and grow every sea- University of Southern son. Mississippi In 2020, there will be more MK Turk Circle than 30,000 participants at Hattiesburg, MS 39406 the regional level, and more WHEN: Saturday and than 15,000 participants at Sunday, March 21-22, 2020 the WGI World Champion- Full schedule available ships in April 2020. three weeks prior to event at For more information, wgi.org. Visit https://wgi.org/ visit www.wgi.org or fi nd us individual-events/?single_ on Facebook (@WGIspor- event=south_power_region- tofthearts), Twitter (@wgit- al_901 for more information. weets), and Instagram (@ Ticket information for the wgisportofthearts). South Power Regional is

Mississippi State Hospital and Hudspeth Center honor Crudup

Pictured are (l to r) Hudspeth Director Jerrie Barnes, Rep. Ronnie Crudup and MSH Clinical Director Robert Maddux

The Mississippi Link Newswire hosted by Friends of MSH and legislature and for their contin- Supporters of Mississippi Friends of Hudspeth Center. ued support of the Mississippi State Hospital and Hudspeth The volunteer organiza- Department of Mental Health. Regional Center recently host- tions are dedicated to raising MSH, a program of the Mis- ed an appreciation luncheon funds and awareness for their sissippi Department of Mental for the state’s legislators at respective programs and those Health, was founded in 1855 Galloway United Methodist Mississippians served through and helps the individuals it Church in Jackson. them. serves achieve mental wellness Rep. Ronnie Crudup, Dis- Employees, volunteers, ad- by encouraging hope, promot- trict 71, Hinds County, was one vocates and other members of ing safety and supporting re- of the attendees. the Friends groups hosted the covery. The legislative appreciation event in order to thank law- The hospital is accredited by event is an annual program makers for their work in the the Joint Commission. NATIONAL

10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 12 - 18, 2020 www.mississippilink.com Black voters bring landslide for Biden on Super Tuesday

By Hamil R. Harris communities to succeed,” said zens United did was bring all kota, Idaho and Washington TriceEdneyWire.com Charles Steele, Jr. the president this fl ow of money into cam- state. Michigan is the biggest African Americans across and CEO of the SCLC which paigns,” said Baker, adding prize with 125 delegates. the South went to the polls on hosted a forum in South Caro- that Biden would seek a Con- Biden currently has 664 del- Super Tuesday and gave for- lina. stitutional Amendment to over- egates, Sanders has 573 del- mer Vice-President Joe Biden Trey Baker, director of Af- turn the ruling. egates. In order to secure the front runner status in what is rican-American Engagement Combat veteran Joseph Democratic nomination the now a two man race between for Vice President Biden, told Metty, represented presidential candidate must have 1,979 del- him and Sen. Bernie Sanders the audience that, as president, candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard egates. (I-Vt.). Biden would aggressively use in the forum and she is still in For context, there are 3,979 “Just a few days ago, the executive orders to counter the primary even though so far pledged delegates in the Dem- press and the pundits had de- policies and practices enacted she has performed poorly in the ocratic contest, and 1,499 will clared the campaign dead, by President Trump. primary. He said her platform have been allotted after Super and then came South Carolina Noting that Biden would includes reducing the money Tuesday, with 2,480 remaining. and they had something to say “protect the absolute right to spent on endless wars and us- Both Biden and Sanders still about it. We were told “Well, vote,’’ Baker said Biden would ing it to help the Americans. have a ways to go. when you got to Super Tues- “turn back some of the damage “We spent trillions of dol- Of the 4,765 total Demo- day, it would be over.” Well, it that Donald Trump has done to lars since 9/11 on unneces- cratic delegates, 714 (approxi- may be over for the other guy. our government, to our bureau- sary wars,” Metty said. “Why? mately 15 percent) are super- Tell that to the folks in Virgin- Biden cracy and to the Constitution. When we have communities in delegates, which are mostly ia, North Carolina, Alabama, He will do this through execu- our state and across the nation Democratic members of Con- Tennessee, Oklahoma, Arkan- former candidate Sen. Kamala healing and promise for our na- tive orders.” that don’t have drinking wa- gress, governors, former presi- sas, Minnesota, and maybe Harris (D-Calif.), joining the tion. It’s a joy to ‘feel the Bern’ Moreover, Baker said that ter, people in many states who dents and other party leaders even Massachusetts.” powerful voice of U. S. Rep. with Bernie. Keep hope alive!” Biden’s history demonstrates have two and three jobs just and elected offi cials. By daybreak Biden would Jim Clyburn, whose endorse- Prominent voices in the that he gets things done. “Peo- to keep the lights on, people In 2018, Democratic party win in Texas and loose Cali- ment prompted a landslide for black community are encour- ple are confused,” he said. “Be- who are essentially drafted into offi cials changed the rules that fornia, but by Wednesday af- Biden in South Carolina. aging African Americans to go ing progressive isn’t so much military service – it’s not an prevent superdelegates from ternoon Elizabeth Warren, who But the war for delegates to the polls in record numbers about being liberal; being actual draft, but they can’t af- voting on the fi rst ballot unless was once a front runner, and continues. On Sunday, two as the contests continue across progressive is getting things ford tuition for college or gas neither candidate had enough Michael Bloomberg would days before the all important the nation as Biden and Sand- done.’’ for their car to get to work, so votes. be out of the race joining Michigan primary, Rev. Jesse ers make their cases. Baker took direct aim at the that’s why they enlist.” Though Sanders won Iowa, South Bend Mayor Pete But- Jackson Sr. endorsed Bernie “This was a tremendously 2010 Citizens United Supreme The African-American vote New Hampshire, Nevada and tigieg, billionaire Tom Steyer Sanders for President and in a important event. Presidential Court decision determining will be critical in the 2020 race. California, he said, “Of course and Senator Amy Klobuchar. tweet Jackson wrote, “We look campaigns spoke directly to that during elections, govern- On March 10 voters in six I am disappointed” after Biden Though Warren and Steyer to our youth for energy, expan- African Americans about how ment cannot restrict indepen- states were set to go to the polls swept Super Tuesday. But he have not endorsed yet, Bloom- sion and inclusion which leads they would improve our quality dent expenditures by corpora- to elect 406 delegates. Those and his dedicated followers are berg, Buttigieg and Klobuchar to growth. The youth that come of life, create racial equity and tions, associations, nonprofi ts states included Michigan, Mis- fi ghting on and anything is pos- all endorsed Biden as well as to these rallies represent hope, provide opportunities for our and labor unions. “What Citi- sissippi, Missouri, North Da- sible. Credit denials limit wealth-building for black consumers and businesses

The Mississippi Link Newswire gathered by the U.S. Census’ ket performance, are frequent- For much of Black America, American Community Survey, ly black at 51%. By contrast, access to fair and responsible and its 2019 Profi ling of Home 87 percent of white homebuy- credit has been an elusive Buyers and Sellers, fi ndings ers previously owned homes. promise. Whether as con- are once again stark. Additionally, among black sumers seeking the pride of From 2016 to 2019, accord- homebuyers, less than half homeownership or businesses ing to NAR, homeownership – 49 percent – were married seeking to begin or expand, se- rates among whites has con- couples and the number of sin- curing credit remains an age- sistently exceeded 71 percent. gle black women purchasing old, arduous and often frustrat- Homeownership rates for this homes (34%) was double that ing pursuit – despite a slew of demographic were highest in of single white females (17 federal and state laws enacted the Midwest and Deep South, percent). The reasons for pur- to overcome these long-stand- ranging from a statewide high chasing homes also diverged: ing racial disparities. of 78% in Mississippi, fol- 46 percent of blacks cited a But on February 26, the Con- lowed by 77 percent in Michi- desire to own, while only 26 sumer Financial Protection gan and South Carolina and percent of whites shared that Bureau (CFPB) settled a fed- 76% in both Minnesota and same sentiment. eral lawsuit brought by small Alabama. So, what do these and other business owners and advo- But black homeownership data points reveal? cates who together challenged rates in these same years and Despite lower incomes, black CFPB’s lack of enforcement states reveal eye-opening consumers have a pronounced of anti-discrimination laws comparisons. While black desire to own their own piece that protect minority-owned homeownership is 41 percent of America. As many black and women-owned businesses nationwide, it is 50 percent or females delay marriage, they from unequal access to fi nan- more in only three states: Mis- are becoming homeowners at a cial products and services. lumbia, this nonprofi t organi- and a better life.” for black businesses, the vigi- sissippi (54 percent), South rate more than three times that The lawsuit charged the CFPB zation has a two-pronged pur- Key actions that CFPB has lant and long-term struggle for Carolina (51 percent), and Al- of black males (9%). It’s also with failure to issue required pose: publicly speaking about agreed to include: access to credit has often trans- abama (50 percent). a clear indication of a grow- regulations that mandate fi nan- unlawful government acts and By September 2020, public- lated into home equity loans Further, in 17 states, the ing trend among black females cial institutions to collect and empowering those who have ly release a draft proposal for for fi nancing new businesses black homeownership rate is who are asserting fi nancial in- maintain important data for been harmed to fi ght back. collecting small business data; or expansion. But without ac- less than 40%, with some of dependence. Homeownership these two types of businesses. Plaintiffs in the case in- By October 2020, establish cess to affordable credit and the lowest rates occurring in for many of these women no The settlement sets out spe- clude the National Associa- a Small Business Advocacy an absence of home equity, the Wisconsin (23 percent), Min- longer is tied to marriage as it cifi c, time-lined goals as well tion for Latino Community Review panel that will of- likelihood of black businesses nesota (24 percent), and Ne- once was for generations past. as an ongoing review process. Asset Builders (NALCAB), fer direct input on behalf of being under-capitalized runs vada (28 percent). But more importantly, Although its terms require fed- and small businesses located the small business plaintiff high. Even lower levels of home- whether as a business owner eral court approval before it in Waterloo, Iowa and in Port- groups; At the same time, ample ownership in states with size- or a consumer, access to credit can take effect, plaintiffs were land, Oregon. In negotiation with plaintiffs data paints a picture of drastic able black populations were remains diffi cult and daunting jubilant in their ability to force Paulina Gonzalez-Brito, ex- establish deadlines for each disparities when it comes to found in California (34%), for Black America. Our quest CFPB into collecting and dis- ecutive director of the Califor- stage of rulemaking – includ- blacks buying a home. District of Columbia (36 per- for fi nancial justice remains a closing data. nia Reinvestment Coalition, ing a fi nal data collection rule; On February 25, a day be- cent), Illinois (39 percent), journey. “It’s safe to say that without also reacted. Every 90 days, submit status fore the CFPB settlement, the Missouri (37 percent), and “When the CFPB complies this lawsuit, the Trump admin- “For nearly a decade since reports detailing CFPB’s prog- National Association of Real- Texas (39 percent). with this court order and col- istration would be content to Dodd-Frank became law, our ress toward the data collection tors (NAR), that represents Rates of rejections on mort- lects data on small business continue its unlawful refusal members throughout Califor- rule; and over 1.4 million members in gage applications continue lending, the marketplace will to protect women, minor- nia have been on the frontlines Accept court-ordered dead- every aspect of residential these racial disparities. While be more effi cient and fairer,” ity and small business own- pushing for this rule to move lines if parties fail to agree. and commercial real estate, white applicants were rejected said NALCAB’s Executive ers from discrimination,” said forward,” noted Gonzalez-Bri- Strong and credible data released new research on the at a rate of 5 percent, black ap- Director Noel Andrés Poyo. Anne Harkavy, executive di- to. “This settlement is a vic- collection can and often does diffi culties consumers of col- plicants were rejected nearly “Transparency is the ultimate rector of Democracy Forward tory for impacted communities make the difference between or continue to confront when triple that of whites at 13 per- antidote to discriminatory and that represented the plaintiffs. and small business owners of anecdotal critiques and even- buying a home. Analyzing data cent. First-time homebuyers, predatory lending.” Based in the District of Co- color striving to build wealth tual court actions. Particularly from 2008 to 2018 that was an important indicator of mar- www.mississippilink.com MARCH 12 - 18, 2020 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11

REPRINT PRESERVED The World around You A Word for is in Desperate Need! Seasoned

By Pastor Simeon R. Green III under a bushel, but on a can- eggs. That is what you have taught, corrected and encour- Special to The Mississippi Link singles dlestick; and it giveth light to do with people, spiritually aged. The church is where he When you be- unto all that are in the house. speaking. grows and fi nds fellowship. By Shewanda Riley came a Chris- Let your light so shine before Notice the prayer of Jesus Our vision has to be much me! By the time I made it back Columnist tian, God had men, that they may see your in John 17:15, which reads, bigger than just going to my seat on the couch in the den, more in mind good works, and glorify your “I pray not that thou shoul- church. The church should be Even though it he was back to fearlessly jump- than just get- Father which is in heaven.” dest take them out of the the launching pad for reach- happened nearly ing off the couch cushions. ting you saved. When God calls you to go world, but that thou should- ing the world for Jesus. It 9 years ago, I re- It puzzled me how he was He wants you to anywhere, He wants you to est keep them from the evil.” should be the home base, not member clearly afraid of some unknown “thing” infl uence people. He did not operate with integrity, pu- God wants us to be the salt a retirement village. Until the how confused I in the kitchen but was not afraid say that you are the salt of the rity, honesty and fairness. of the earth. He did not pray sheep and the shepherd un- was when I heard of the very real spankings that Church. He did not say you The world around you is in that we would be taken away derstand this, we will not be my four-year-old came when he jumped off the are the salt of your Sunday desperate need of salvation. from the sinners. He prayed able to rise to the occasion great nephew couch. His actions reminded me School class. He did not say Their answers are not work- that we would be kept from of God’s call for this genera- Hosea say emphatically, “I’m so much of how we deal with you are the salt of your fel- ing, but God has an answer the corruption that is in the tion. We are not to withdraw scared!” He was visiting my par- fears. For example, the fear of lowship. God said you are the for every possible situation, world. Getting comfortable ourselves from contact with ent’s house at Christmas time losing a limb to diabetes hasn’t salt of the earth. We read in and His answers still work. among our Christian friends sinners. The only way we can and up to this point had walked stopped some of us from eat- Matthew 5:13-16 these words: Just a few grains of salt can and forgetting about being in be salt of the earth is to be boldly around the house. When I ing too many sugary sweets. “Ye are the salt of the earth: make a whole glass of wa- direct contact with the world rubbed into that corrupting asked him to repeat himself, he However, the fear of being alone but if the salt have lost his ter salty. It is important that that needs Jesus Christ is thing. Are you helping to res- was silent. After a few seconds, forces some of us to remain in savour, wherewith shall it be God called us “the Salt of the easy. Having a relationship cue those who are perishing? my mother repeated what he said unhealthy relationships. salted? it is thenceforth good Earth”, because He wants us with the local congregation Rev. Simeon R. Green III is and whispered, “He’s afraid of In many ways, we are the sum for nothing, but to be cast out, to be in direct contact with is important for every Chris- pastor of Joynes Road Church going into the kitchen.” of our fears. I’ve though a lot and to be trodden under foot people who need to be salted. tian. Everybody needs a pas- of God, 31 Joynes Road, When my mother asked him about how so many of us are mo- of men. Ye are the light of the How do you salt your eggs? tor and a relationship with the Hampton VA 23669. He is a again to go into the kitchen and tivated by our fears with the re- world. A city that is set on an Do you move the salt shaker local congregation. The local member of the National Asso- throw the trash away, he not only cent news about the coronavirus. hill cannot be hid. Neither do close to your eggs? No, you church is where the Chris- ciation of Evangelism Church said, “I’m scared,” a little louder, Some are fearful about getting men light a candle, and put it have to sprinkle salt on the tian is nurtured, challenged, of God, Anderson, Ind. but he also stopped dead in his and or spreading the virus. But tracks. It surprised me that the those of us who are people of energetic child I’d seen most of faith know that during uncertain the Christmas holiday fearlessly times like this, relying on our Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master jumping on and off beds/sofa faith in God and not our fears cushions was afraid of walking are vital to staying encouraged. into the well-lit kitchen that was . God allows healthy fear how- barely 10 feet away. For a few ever, he doesn’t want us para- minutes, myself, his mother and lyzed by our fears. 2 Timothy my mother tried to convince him 1:7 reminds us that “God has not that no one was in the kitchen given us a spirit of fear, but of and nothing would happen to power and of love and of a sound him. mind.” With so much in our He looked at all of us and said world being infl uenced by fear, I 1750 more emphatically, “I’m scared!” think it’s time we stopped letting I fi nally got up and told him that SUNDAY our actions be the result of the I’d take him into the kitchen. He sum of our fears and instead let Worship Services www.nhcms.org grabbed my hand and we began our actions become the sum of 10:00 a.m. walking towards the kitchen. As our faith in God. Sunday School 8:45 a.m. we walked, I reassured him that Shewanda Riley is a Fort MONDAY there was no one in the kitchen Worth, Texas based author of Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. and all the lights were on. When “Love Hangover: Moving from WEDNESDAY we entered into the kitchen, he Pain to Purpose After a Rela- dropped my hand, darted to- tionship Ends” and “Writing to Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. wards the trash can, dropped the the Beat of God’s Heart: A Book Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00p.m. trash in and sprinted towards the of Prayers for Writers.” Email Michael T. Williams den. This all happened in a mat- preservedbypurpose@gmail. Pastor ter of seconds…he looked like com or follow her on Twitter @ a little black fl ash running past shewanda.

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12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 12 - 18, 2020 www.mississippilink.com Honoring Urgent phase of Census begins with arrival our own of information by mail beginning March 12 mothers By Marc H. Morial This marks the fi rst phase in confi dential under federal law. In 1970, my predecessor Whit- April 1 is Census Day. Ev- Trice Edney Newswire the most urgent imperative of To prepare for the launch ney M. Young testifi ed to Con- ery household in America will By E. Faye Williams “The money the decade. More than just a of Census 2020, National Ur- gress that there had been a 15 have received an invitation to Trice Edney Newswire that pays for head count, the decennial cen- ban League has gathered key percent undercount of black participate by this date . Wher- Just like Black hospitals, that sus determines how legislative civil rights leaders and may- families, though offi cial Cen- ever you’re living April 1, is History month, pays for afford- districts are drawn, how vot- ors from across the nation for sus statistics place the fi gure what you will report as your Women’s History able housing… ing power is distributed among National Tele-Town Hall Tues- near 8 percent. address. Whoever is living at Month started our as If our people communities, and how $675 day, March 10, at 8 p.m. East- “The extent to which the that dwelling on that date – ev- only a week. Along are not counted, billion in federal dollars will be ern Time, to discuss how to 1960 undercount has short- ery single person, whether re- the way, we were they literally do not receive the allocated and invested. make sure our communities are changed inner-city residents lated or not – should be count ultimately honored resources necessary. And as a If black people are under- fairly counted. Martin Luther of the political representation as a member of that household. with an International Women’s Day. consequence, we have weaker counted by 1.7 million, as King III, co-chair of New York and economic assistance to During April, census-tak- Women around the world are cel- infrastructure, we have ter- many forecasts predict, it will State’s Complete Count Com- which they are entitled is in- ers will begin visiting places ebrated that day. There’s an African rible hospitals, we have doc- cost states 3.4 billion dollars a mittee, is the keynote speaker. calculable,” Young testifi ed. where large groups of people proverb that tells us, “It is the women tor shortages, we have over- year. We’ll be joined by the mayors “Two million blacks missed in live, such as college campuses who hold the sky up.” I can vouch for crowded schools. All of those As soon as households re- of Dallas, New Orleans, Buf- 1960 could symbolize the loss and senior-citizen centers. that in the black community. things happen because of the ceive this invitation in the falo and other cities. of fi ve congressmen and scores Throughout the summer, So many black women grew up Census.” – Stacy Abrams, mail, they can respond online, I can’t overstate how impor- of state legislators to the black census-takers will visit homes without the benefi t of fathers in our founder of Fair Count and by phone or by mail. This is the tant it is for black Americans community.” who have not responded online homes, but rarely do we use that as former Georgia gubernatorial fi rst time in history Americans to participate in the Census. In response to the failures of or by mail. an excuse for our not doing things nominee can respond to the Census on- This will be the 24th Cen- the Census to accurately count The Census Bureau will de- that should be done to protect our Beginning March 12, house- line. The information arriving sus undertaken in the history African Americans, Young liver the count to Congress in families and communities. I’ve holds across America will be- in mailboxes next week will of the nation, and for the fi rst launched the fi rst Make Black December. known some of the greatest female gin receiving offi cial Census list a website listed and a Cen- eight, most African Americans Countcampaign with a coali- The next few months are activists in the black community who Bureau mail with detailed in- sus ID, which can be used start- counted as only three-fi fths of tion of other civil rights orga- critical if we want our commu- take on monumental roles. formation on how to respond ing March 12. a person. nizations. To prevent another nities fairly represented. Join Every year in March, we do a spe- to the 2020 Census online, by All responses, whether given Historically, African Ameri- historic undercount, we have the Tele-Town Hall to fi nd out cial celebration of women. Some cel- phone, or by mail. online, by mail or in person, are cans have been undercounted. revived this historic campaign. how you can help. ebrate women every day of our lives. On a personal note, my mother is just a few months away from being 98 years old. She’s fi ne in most ways, but just a bit hard of hearing and hav- ing a bit of a challenge remembering Sisters in STEM - challenges and triumphs things. Though she has lost a bit of By Julianne Malveaux the Langley Air Force Base in Books) that highlights black gery in 1943. is the inventor of call waiting her ability to live in her home alone – NNPA News Wire Columnist she wants to live there, and as a fam- Hampton, Virginia. Hopefully, women scientists in an array of Today, just two percent of our and caller ID. Today she serves ily we are making that possible. Few in these thousands of young black girls fi elds, including medicine. It is nation’s physicians are black as president of the Rensse- When my brother passed away United States who aspire to careers in science being marketed as a children’s women, and despite the need laer Polytechnic Institute. She a few months ago, my sisters and I had heard of are inspired and motivated by book, but anyone can pick up for more medical profession- served on the Nuclear Regula- decided to take her to live with one Katherine John- her. this book and learn more about als, that low number has not tory Commission in the Clinton of our sisters a distance of about son, the gifted Johnson was classifi ed as the women who forged a career improved. In 2016, Dr. Tamika Administration and was award- three and a half hours from where mathematician a “sub-professional,” ranking path that few women and even Cross attempted to assist a pa- ed the National Medal of Sci- mother has lived alone all of her who fi nished only slightly higher than jani- fewer black women have at- tient in distress on a fl ight, while ence by President Obama. life since her 9 children left home to high school and college at 18. tors and clerical workers. Yet tempted. fl ight attendants asked her if she The women Tanya Bolden strike out on our own. A few weeks How could we know when sci- she was the “computer” (which Changing the Equation was was ‘an actual physician.” Two highlights include engineers, ago, she informed us she wanted to entists are often stereotyped as is what she was called) that meticulously researched and in- years later, in a similar situa- biologists, robotics specialists return to her home. We reluctantly old white men wearing white astronaut John Glenn asked cludes a glossary of terms and tion, Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford and others; amazing women took her there. I spent a week with lab coats, with glasses sliding to check the math that a main- career descriptions. Not only is attempted to offer medical as- who, while “hidden” from the her once she was back. Another sis- down their noses? You might frame computer had done. Her it a perfect gift for aspiring sci- sistance on a fl ight and had sev- public eye, make signifi cant ter spent a week. Another sister spent not have known unless you’d work is still being used today. entists, but it is also a necessary eral requests for ID. contributions in medicine and two weeks with her to this point. A picked up Margot Lee Shetter- Johnson graduated from an resource for librarians and sci- Many do not consider physi- the other STEM fi elds. niece is on her way to spend a few ly’s book (2015), Hidden Fig- HBCU at 18. She was mentored ence teachers. cians when they look at folks in All too often, Women’s His- days with her grandmother. Another ures: The Story of the African- by William Schieffelin Claytor, Most of the women in this the STEM fi elds, but one might tory Month tends to focus on sister is coming from Los Angeles American Women Who Helped reportedly only the third Afri- book are not widely known, argue that they must master the women in the humanities or to spend a month with her. We’ll Win the Space Race, or saw the can American to earn a Ph.D. in which makes this book all the same rigorous coursework that politics, sending the signal to then start the cycle all over again. movie Hidden Figures, which mathematics. She and Claytor more valuable. doctors undertake. our young women that the sci- Some might think the scheduling is was loosely based on the book. may not have crossed paths had Dr. Rebecca Lee (Davis) Bolden chooses to include ences do not deserve attention. a bit of a challenge since we are all Thanks to the fi lm, more people not segregation limited Clay- Crumpler was the fi rst black physicians in her book, and Changing the Equation reminds many miles away, but my sisters and know of Katherine Johnson’s tor’s choices. Most blacks who woman to earn a medical de- that is an enhancement, not a us that there are trailblazing I thought about all the sacrifi ces our outstanding work. earned doctorates taught at HB- gree. She attended the New distraction, from the message women in the sciences that can mother has made for us, and if she Johnson made her transition CUs because others would not England Female Medical Col- that black women “Change the serve as inspiration and virtual wants to live in her home, we’re go- at the end of February at the hire them, or if they were hired, lege and graduated in 1864. Equation” when they choose to role models for all of us. ing to make it possible. robust age of 101, on the cusp they were treated differently, She worked, for a time, at the study math, science and medi- Julianne Malveaux is an While you have indulged me with of Women’s History Month. and often disrespectfully. Freedman’s Bureau, the organi- cine. economist, author, media con- a personal story, that is the history Because of the fi lm and the If black girls (and the rest of zation charged with addressing Bolden showcases women tributor and educator. Her lat- of so many black women with their heightened awareness of the us) are excited by the legacy of the needs of people who were who have made their mark in est project MALVEAUX! On families. I salute all of the black many black women who were the late Katherine Johnson, they formerly enslaved. history, and others who will UDCTV is available on you- women who’ve done, and would do scientifi c pioneers, President will be further inspired by a new Also in the medical fi eld, Dr. continue to make history. tube.com. For booking, whole- the same for their mothers. Barack Obama awarded her the book by Tanya Bolden. Chang- Myra Adele Logan was the fi rst Shirley Ann Jackson was sale inquiries or for more info Every year women in this coun- Medal of Freedom in 2015. A ing the Equation: 50+ Black woman and only the ninth per- the fi rst black woman to earn a visit www.juliannemalveaux. try get a Presidential proclamation building is named after her at Women in STEM (Abrams son to perform open-heart sur- Ph.D. from MIT in 1973. She com honoring women. The women men- tioned are generally women who’ve made the history books and have had public honors, but so often the women, like my mother, and their No, President Trump, the never-ending war in Afghanistan is not ending caretakers who are just ordinary women who’ve often done extraor- By Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. Laden was found and killed. be dependent on the Taliban made to the American people. rorists – if we stopped destabi- dinary things to nurture their fami- Founder and President of Yet we didn’t get out. We have making a deal with the existing The sad reality is that we have lizing the Middle East, ended lies and the families of many in their Rainbow PUSH Coalition squandered trillions of dollars government. But the Afghani no reason to be in Afghanistan. the forever wars, stopped spon- areas, but they never get any special Don’t fall for and lost thousands of Ameri- government already objects The country is impoverished, soring regime changes, and ad- recognition. the hype. That can lives in an unending war in to the agreement that Trump not strategic. The Taliban are dressed the threat of terrorism I know that we have Katherine is the one les- an impoverished nation on the made. It doesn’t want to face oppressive and violent. as a matter for intelligence, in- Johnson of Hidden Figures fame, Ida son that we all other side of the world. the Taliban without U.S. sol- The Afghanis should be unit- ternational cooperation and ag- B. Wells-Barnett – our anti-lynching should have We don’t care enough to diers. After nearly two decades, ing to defeat the Taliban and gressive policing. crusader, Sojourner Truth who fi rst learned about send the troops and invest it has been unable to create a keep them from coming to pow- At the very least, we should sued a white man successfully to get President Don- the trillions needed to occupy legitimate government and a er. But this is the responsibility stop wasting trillions of dol- her son back, Rosa Parks who sat ald Trump. He’s a salesman, not the country. Yet no president coherent military that can con- of the Afghanis, not of the Unit- lars and thousands of American on a bus for our rights, Harriet Tub- a statesman. He offers up fanta- has had the courage to get the solidate its position. If we wait ed States. The architects of the lives on wars that we have no man who brought a lot of our people sies, not facts. The most recent troops out and end the folly. for the Afghan government to forever war warn that we will plan or commitment to win. from slavery to freedom, Fannie Lou agreement with the Taliban in Trump promised that he would agree for U.S. soldiers to leave, lose credibility if we get out and Trump was right in 2016: Hamer who took beatings to gain our Afghanistan is a clear example do it. Now, he’s cut a deal with the forever war will continue, the government collapses. But Great powers do not fi ght right to vote and others too numer- of this. the Taliban that he will use to well, forever. what could be a greater loss of endless wars. He is wrong to ous to name, but for this Women’s In the 2016 campaign, Trump claim that he’s fulfi lled his Trump wants credit for end- credibility than fi ghting futilely pretend that he’s bringing the History Month, let us vow to honor had the good sense to promise promise. ing the war – and fulfi lling for nearly two decades without troops home from Afghani- our own mothers who may not be in to end America’s forever wars Don’t fall for the hype. The his campaign promise – with- victory and without end? They stan when all he’s agreed to a history book, but their greatness and bring the troops home. deal Trump made with the Tali- out ending it. He wants to get warn that without U.S. forces, is to bring them back down to comes from what they’ve done for Afghanistan, our longest war ban will bring U.S. forces down out, but he doesn’t want to Afghanistan could become a the level they were at when he their families and their communities now in its 19th year, is a classic – but only to the approximate be blamed for losing. What’s launching ground for terrorists. took offi ce. Americans are right without fanfare and deserve to have example. We invaded Afghani- level that existed at the end of needed is a clear commitment But, as we’ve seen, terrorists to want an end to the endless their own children honor them. stan to get Osama bin Laden the Obama administration. He’s to get out — not dependent on have many places to train in wars. We need a president who E. Faye Williams is president of the and punish his forces for their essentially agreed only to re- what the Afghani government failed states – including those has the courage and common National Congress of Black Women. attack on America on 9/11. We verse the buildup that he had or- or the Taliban do. Trump has we’ve helped create like Libya. sense to end them. Trump has She hosts “Wake Up and Stay Woke” threw the Taliban out of power. dered over the last three years. failed to produce that, violat- We would be far better off proven once more that he is not on WPFW-FM 89.3 radio. Under Obama’s watch, bin Further reductions are said to ing the campaign pledge he – and far more secure from ter- that president.

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SECTION 901 NOTICE OF INTENT SECTION 901 TO RECEIVE SEALED BIDS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY BY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS THE JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY City of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi City of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi South Jackson Traffi c Signal Project The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority “JMAA” requests Sealed Bids for the CAPITOL STREET PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS (Lamar Street to West Street) Federal Aid Project No: STP-0250-00(049)LPA/107545-701000 purchase of items identifi ed for disposal. Project No. TCSP-8312-00(002)LPA/106058-802000

The City of Jackson, Mississippi will receive bids for the South Jackson Traffi c JMAA will receive Bids for the property at JMAA;s administrative offi ces, Suite The City of Jackson will receive bids for the construction of the CAPITOL STREET Signal Project, Federal Aid Project No. STP-0250-00(049)LPA/107545-701000 no 300, Main Terminal Building, Jackson Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS Federal-Aid Project No. TCSP-8312-00(002) later than 3:30 p.m., local time, Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in the City Clerk’s offi ce of 100 International Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39208 until 2:00 p.m. central time LPA/106058-802000, no later than 3:30 P.M., Local Prevailing Time, April 14, Jackson, at which time said bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the City on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 (the” Deadline”). The outside of the envelope must be 2020, in the City Clerk’s Offi ce located at 219 South President Street, Jackson, Hall located 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. marked “Bid for the Purchase of JMAA Personal Property”. Mississippi. All bids so received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The work shall consist essentially of the following items: A site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. central time at The work shall consist essentially of the following items: Sidewalk Improvements, the address indicated above. Any parties interested in viewing the Items/Lots for conduit for street lighting, Landscaping Improvements; Drainage Improvements. Installation of a mast arm traffi c signal at the intersection of Mississippi Highway sale are welcome to attend. No additional times will be allotted to view the Items 18 and McDowell Road Extension, installation of a mast arm traffi c signal and ADA for sale. All sales are “fi nal” and “as is”. Each Respondent must submit a separate The above general outline of features of the work does not in any way limit the improvements at the intersection of State Street and Silas Brown Street and all amount and description for each “Lot” they are bidding on. responsibility of the Contractor to perform all work and furnish all plant, labor, other related items of work required to complete the project as shown as specifi ed equipment and materials required by the specifi cations and the drawings referred in the contract documents. Lot 1: “Computer Equipment, Telephone/Cellphone Lot and Other Types of to therein. Equipment” consists of one hundred forty seven (147) pieces of communications The contract time is 110 working days. equipment such as vehicle radios and charging stations, ninety-three (93) pieces Contract time shall be 77 working days from the effective date shown in the Notice of computer equipment such as laptops, printers, monitors, iPads and switches, to Proceed. Liquidated damages will be assessed for each consecutive calendar The above general outline of features of the work does not in any way limit the forty-four (44) cell phones, fi ve (5) cell phone accessory items, twenty (20) offi ces day the Work has not achieved Final Completion. Liquidated Damages will be responsibility of the contractor to perform all work and furnish all plant, labor, phones and offi ce equipment, and three (3) other pieces of equipment. assessed in accordance with the Schedule of Deductions table in Section 108.07 equipment and materials required by the specifi cations and the drawings referred of the 2017 Edition of the Mississippi Standard Specifi cations for Road and Bridge to therein. Lot 2: “Other Furniture, Electoronics, & Appliances” consists of nine (9) pieces Construction. of furniture such as leather chairs, desk, and fi le cabinets, eight (8) pieces of The attention of bidders is directed to the Contract Provisions governing selection electronics such as televisions and dvd players, and six (6) appliances such as The attention of bidders is directed to the Contract Provisions governing selection and employment of labor. Minimum wage rates for Federal-Aid projects have been microwaves, refrigerator and ice maker. and employment of labor. Minimum wage rates for Federal-Aid projects have been predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and are subject to Public Law 87-581 predetermined by the Secretary of labor and are subject to Public Law 87-581 Work Hours Act of 1962, as set forth in the Contract Provisions. Lot 3: “Lawn Equipment and Heavy Machinery” consists of nine (9) pieces of Work hours Act of 1962, set forth in the Contract Provisions. lawn equipment such as tractor, bulldozer, and bushhog, etc. The City of Jackson hereby notifi es all Bidders that it will affi rmatively insure that The City of Jackson hereby notifi es all Bidders that it will affi rmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged and Lots WILL NOT be split for any reason. in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged and women’s business enterprises will be afforded the full opportunity to submit bids in women’s business enterprises (DBE/WBE) will be afforded the full opportunity to response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of Interested persons may obtain a copy of Bid Tab sheet for the property by going submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. to JMAA’s website at www.jmaa.com/resources/rfprfb-center/. the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

The award of this contract will be contingent upon the Contractor satisfying the JMAA will not consider any Bids received after the Deadline for any reason The award of this contract will be contingent upon the Contractor satisfying the DBE/WBE requirements. The DBE goal will be 2%. whatsoever. Any questions regarding the sale of these Items are to be directed to DBE/WBE requirements. The DBE goal will be 3%. Mr. Ricco Owens, Accountant, contact information is as follows: Plans, specifi cations and contract documents are on fi le and open to public The plans, contract documents and special provision, and proposal forms are on inspection at the Offi ce of Stantec Consulting Services Inc., 200 North Congress Jackson Municipal Airport Authority fi le for public inspection at the following locations: Street, Suite 600, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201 and at the Engineering Division of 100 International Drive, Suite 300 (39208) the City of Jackson, 200 South President Street, Room 424, Jackson, Mississippi, Post Offi ce Box 98109 City of Jackson Engineering Division, 200 S. President Street Suite 424, Jackson, 39201. One (1) copy of the Plans, Specifi cations and Contract Documents may Jackson, Mississippi 39298-8109 Mississippi 39201. be procured upon payment of $200.00 (by check, made payable to “Stantec Attention: Ricco Owens, Accountant Neel-Schaffer, Inc, 125 South Congress Street, Suite 1100, Jackson, Mississippi, Consulting Services Inc.”) from 200 North Congress Street, Suite 600, Jackson, Telephone No.: (601) 939-5631, ext. 297 39201. Mississippi, 39201. The payment is non-refundable. Facsimile No.: (601) 939-3713 E-Mail: [email protected] All documents required for bidding purposes may be obtained from Neel-Schaffer, The Plans, Specifi cations and Contract Documents may also be downloaded from Inc, 125 South Congress Street, Suite 1100, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201. (Mailing Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com. For any questions relating to the 3-12-2020, 3-19-2020, 3-26-2020 address: P.O. Box 22625 Jackson, MS 39225-2625) upon payment of $150.00 for electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814. each set, which will not be refunded.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a Cashier’s check, Certifi ed Check on a solvent LEGAL The Plans, Specifi cations and Contract Documents may also be downloaded from bank or a Bidder’s Bond issued by a Surety Company licensed to operate in Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com. For any questions relating to the the State of Mississippi, in the amount of fi ve percent (5%) of the total bid price, electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814. payable to the City of Jackson as bid security. Bidders shall also submit a current Advertisement for Electronic Bid fi nancial statement, if requested by the City. The successful bidder will be required Bid 3127 Jim Hill High School Gymnasium Improvements Each bid shall be accompanied by a Certifi ed Check on a solvent bank or a Bidder’s to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment bond each in the amount of one Bond issued by a surety Company licensed to operate in the State of Mississippi, in hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bids will be received by the amount of fi ve percent (5%) of the total bid price, payable to the City of Jackson the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business as bid surety. Bidders shall also submit a current fi nancial statement, if requested The proposal and contract documents in its entirety shall be submitted in a sealed Offi ce, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 2:00 P.M. (Local by the City. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Contract bond in the envelope and deposited with the City Clerk, 219 South President Street, Jackson, Prevailing Time) April 20, 2020, at which time and place they will be publicly amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Mississippi prior to the hour and date above designated. Stripped Proposals will be opened and read aloud. A Pre-Bid Conference concerning the project Jim Hill rejected. Bidders may not withdraw their bid within sixty (60) days after the date of High School Gymnasium Improvements will be held at Jim Hill High School The Proposal and Contract documents in its entirety shall be submitted in a sealed the actual bid opening without consent of the City of Jackson. Gymnasium Improvements, 2185 Fortune Street, Jackson, MS 39204 on March envelope and deposited with the City Clerk, 219 South President Street Jackson, 30, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is not mandatory MS prior to the hour and date above designated. Stripped Proposals will be Work to be performed shall be in accordance with the “Mississippi State Highway but strongly encouraged. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any rejected. No bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the date of Standard Specifi cations for Road and Bridge Construction, 2017”, together with and all bids, to waive informalities, and to withhold the acceptance of any bid if actual bid opening, without Owner’s consent. all amendments and/or special provisions and/or addenda to the standards duly approved for forty-fi ve calendar days from the date bids are opened. approved and adopted, unless otherwise noted in these specifi cations. Work to be performed shall be in accordance with the Mississippi Standard Plan holders are required to register and order bid documents at www. Specifi cations for Road and Bridge Construction (the 2017 edition) together with The attention of Bidders is directed to the provisions of Subsection 102.07 jpsdmsprojects.com. A $100.00 non-refundable deposit shall be required on all amendments and/or special provisions and/or addenda to the standards duly pertaining to irregular proposals and rejection of bids. each printed set of bid specs/documents. A $75.00 non-refundable deposit approved and adopted, unless otherwise noted in these specifi cations. shall be required on each digital PDF set of bid specs/documents. Documents The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities. must be purchased through the website. All plan holders are required to have The attention of Bidders is directed to the provisions of Subsection 102.07 a valid email address for registration. Questions regarding website registration pertaining to irregular proposals and rejection of bids. Robert K. Miller and online orders, please contact Plan House Printing, One Churchill Director Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, Phone (601) 336-6378, or Email: info@ The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any Department of Public Works planhouseprinting.com. Questions regarding bid documents, please contact and all informalities. Anderson Ervin, Durrell Design Group at 601-708-4788 or E-mail: aervin@ 3-5-2020, 3-12-2020 durrelldesigngroup.com BY Charles Williams, Ph.D., P.E. Department of Public Works 3-12-2020, 3-19-2020 3-12-2020, 3-19-2020

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Advertisement for Electronic Bid NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Bid 3123 Murrah High School Entry Walkway CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI BUREAU OF BUILDING, GROUNDS AND SIGN VARIANCE FOR CAMPBELL’S CRAFT DONUTS REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bids will be received by the JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Offi ce, THE JACKSON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until SIGN VARIANCE FOR CAMPBELL’S CRAFT DONUTS TO RECEIVE CITIZEN ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2:00 P.M. (Local Prevailing Time) April 06, 2020, at which time and place they INPUT HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020 AT 6:00 will be publicly opened and read aloud. A Pre-Bid Conference concerning the P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING, 219 SOUTH Sealed bids will be received electronically via MAGIC or physically delivered to project for Murrah High School Entry Walkway will be held at Murrah High School, PRESIDENT STREET, JACKSON, MS, 39201. INTERESTED CITIZENS ARE the offi ce of the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management, 1400 Murrah Drive, Jackson, MS on March 23, 2020 at 1:30 P.M. Attendance at ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. PLEASE CONTACT THE SIGNS & LICENSE 501 North West Street, Suite 1401 B, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201, until 2:00:00 the pre-bid conference is not mandatory but strongly encouraged. The Board of DIVISION (601) 960-1154 FOR MORE INFORMATION. p.m. on Tuesday, 04/07/2020 , for: Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to withhold the acceptance of any bid if approved for forty-fi ve calendar days from 3-5-2020, 3-12-2020 RE: GS# 609-031 Marina Improvements the date bids are opened. J. P. Coleman State Park RFx #: 3160003513 Plan holders are required to register and order bid documents at www. LEGAL jpsdmsprojects.com. A $75.00 Non-refundable deposit shall be required on each at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Contract documents may set of bid specs/documents and must be purchased through the website. All plan be obtained from: holders are required to have a valid email address for registration. Questions NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING regarding website registration and online orders, please contact Plan House CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Professional: Dean McRae Engineering, Inc. Printing, 607 W. Main Street, Tupelo, MS 38804, (662) 407-0193. Questions SIGN VARIANCE FOR NURSERY RHYMES Address: Post Offi ce Box 573 regarding bid documents please contact Preston McKay at M3A Architecture, Iuka, Mississippi 38852 PLLC. Phone: 601-981-1227 or Email: [email protected]. THE JACKSON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON Phone: 662-423-9104 THE SIGN VARIANCE FOR NURSERY RHYMES TO RECEIVE CITIZEN Email: [email protected] 3-5-2020, 3-12-2020 INPUT HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2020 AT 10:00 A.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING, 219 SOUTH A deposit of $125.00 is required. Bid preparation will be in accordance with PRESIDENT STREET, JACKSON, MS, 39201. INTERESTED CITIZENS ARE Instructions to Bidders bound in the project manual. The Bureau of Building, ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. PLEASE CONTACT THE SIGNS & LICENSE Grounds and Real Property Management reserves the right to waive irregularities DIVISION (601) 960-1154 FOR MORE INFORMATION. and to reject any or all bids. NOTE: Telephones and desks will not be available for bidders use at the bid site. 3-12-2020, 3-19-2020 Calvin R. Sibley, Bureau Director Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management

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Sealed bids will be received electronically via MAGIC or physically delivered to the offi ce of the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management, 501 North West Street, Suite 1401 B, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201, until 2:00:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 04/07/2020 , for:

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at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Contract documents may be obtained from:

Professional: Burris/Wagnon Architects, P.A. Space Address: 500L East Woodrow Wilson Avenue Jackson, Mississippi 39216 Phone: 601-969-7543 Email: [email protected]

A deposit of $100.00 is required. Bid preparation will be in accordance with Instructions to Bidders bound in the project manual. The Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all bids. NOTE: Telephones and desks will not be available for Rent for bidders use at the bid site. Calvin R. Sibley, Bureau Director Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management

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LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Garrett CITY OF JACKSON Notice is hereby given that Proposals will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Jackson, Mississippi until 3:30p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2020. The City of Jackson, Mississippi requests proposals from art groups and other community development groups providing services to the citizens in the City of Jackson.

Financial assistance is available to support arts and community development Enterprises activities designed to increase awareness, understanding and appreciation of the arts and improve the quality of life among the citizens of Jackson. This solicitation seeks proposals with an emphasis on community exposure, history and education.

Grant awards offered by the City of Jackson shall only represent supplemental Building funding in support of arts projects and community development based projects. To be eligible for funding, proposing organizations must have verifi able cash match contributions that equals to at least 50% of project cost.

A workshop on the Request for Proposals packet is scheduled for MONDAY, (Near Jackson Medical Mall) March 23, 2020 beginning promptly at 2:00pm. It will be held at the Municipal Art Gallery located at 839 North State Street Jackson, MS 39202. Those interested in submitting proposals should attend this Workshop.

For the Request for Proposals packet, please contact Beverley Johnson- 2659 Livingston Road Durham at 601 960 0383. All proposal must be sealed and plainly marked on the outside of the envelope: Proposal for general funds Arts and Community Jackson, MS 39213 Based Grants. Proposal packets must be received by the City Clerk’s Offi ce at City Hall, 219 South President Street by 3:30pm on March 31, 2020. The city reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

Request for proposal documents can be downloaded from the City of Jackson 2500 Square Feet website: www.jacksonms.gov and may be picked up at the City of Jackson Department of Human and Cultural Services located at 1000 Metrocenter Drive Suite 101, Jackson MS. Call: 601-209-9199 By: Adriane Dorsey-Kidd, Director Department of Human and Cultural Services

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JACKSON SPORTS MEDICINE VOWELL’S MARKET PLACE BULLY’S RESTAURANT Fortifi cation and I-55 5777 Terry Road 3118 Livingston Road MURPHY USA CITY HALL CASH & CARRY 6394 Ridgewood Rd (North Jackson) Terry Road Capitol Street and Monument Street REVELL ACE HARDWARE CLINTON CITY HALL Terry Rd (South Jackson) DOLLAR GENERAL 219 S President St WALGREENS 807 Berkshire St - Clinton, MS GARRETT OFFICE COMPLEX 380 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave 2659 Livingston Road TERRY CANTON DOLLAR GENERAL A & I SERVICE STATION 3957 Northview Dr (North Jackson) 716 Roby Street - Canton, MS at Exit 78 DOLLAR GENERAL B & B CITY HALL 2030 N Siwell Rd 702 West North Street - Canton, MS West Cunningham Avenue DOLLAR GENERAL BOUTIQUE STORE 4331 Highway 80W RAYMOND 3355 North Liberty - Canton, MS HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DOLLAR GENERAL BULLY’S STORE WELCOME CENTER 5990 Medgar Evers Blvd Church Street - Canton, MS 505 E. Main Street DOLLAR GENERAL COMMUNITY MART SUNFLOWER GROCERY 1214 Capitol St (Downtown Jackson) 743 Ruby Street - Canton, MS 122 Old Port Gibson Street, DOLLAR GENERAL FRYER LANE GROCERY Raymond, MS 304 Briarwood Dr Martin Luther King Drive - Canton, MS DOLLAR GENERAL LOVE FOOD MART HAMLIN FLORAL DESIGN 120 E. Main Street, 2855 McDowell Rd 285 Peace Street - Canton, MS DOLLAR GENERAL Raymond, MS JOE’S SANDWICH & GROCERY RAYMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY 104 Terry Rd 507 Church Street - Canton, MS J & A FUEL STORES 126 W. Court Street, Raymond, MS K & K ONE STOP RAYMOND CITY HALL 3249 Medgar Evers Blvd. 110 West Fulton Street - Canton, MS LIBERTY BANK AND TRUST 110 Courtyard Square, Raymond LACY’S INSURANCE RAYMOND COURTHOUSE 2325 Livingston Rd. 421 Peace Street - Canton, MS MCDADE’S MARKET SOUL SET BARBER SHOP UTICA Northside Drive 257 Peace Street - Canton, MS HUBBARD’S TRUCK STOP MCDADE’S MARKET #2 TRAILER PARK GROCERY Mississippi Hwy 18 653 Duling Avenue 22 Westside Drive - Canton, MS PITT STOP PICADILLY CAFETERIA 101 Hwy 18 & 27 Jackson Medical Mall BYRAM BOLTON 350 W Woodrow Wilson Avenue DOLLAR GENERAL BOLTON LIBRARY SHELL FOOD MART 125 Swinging Bridge Dr. BOLTON CITY HALL 5492 Watkins Drive HAVIOR’S AUTO CARE 5495 I-55 South Frontage Road 16 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 12 - 18, 2020 www.mississippilink.com Joe Biden - Jackson Rally New Hope Church and Tougaloo College • Jackson, MS • March 8, 2020

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www.mississippilink.com MARCH 12 - 18, 2020 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 17 School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences to host annual Ag High School Day to help students discover agriculture

The Mississippi Link Newswire The Alcorn State University School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences will have its annual Ag High School Day Tues- day, March 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Morris-Boykin Agricultural Science Building, Lorman campus. Held by the Offi ce of Student Services, Ag Day is a recruitment effort that aims to provide potential students with valuable information about the numerous career opportunities and academic programs of- fered in agriculture. High school students from across the state of Mississippi are invited to attend. They will have the opportunity to interact with representatives from private corpora- tions and governmental agencies as well as see the correlation between academic preparation, personal development and employment access. “Our goal is for high school students to become aware of the many opportunities available within our school, as well as the career opportunities available in agricul- ture,” said De’Onqua Isaac, student re- cruitment specialist. “We look forward to meeting and connecting with prospective students.” To register for this event, visit https:// docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL SeH79QOSpmzWWa0pKYCIBoyG- dJbWd4R86-XhiOquBoWKk1nSw/ viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1T. For more information, contact Isaac at 601 877-2407 or [email protected].

Hinds County School District Weekly Update ENGAGING-EMPOWERING-ENSURING-EXCELLENCE HCSD hosted Community Engagement Luncheon

The Hinds County School District hosted its Community Leaders and Parents Luncheon Sunday, February 23, at Utica Elementary Middle School. The theme for the event was “Acting for Impact” – Schools, Churches, Parents and Communities Collaborating for Success. District leaders also shared updates about student performance and ongoing projects.

Superintendent Delesicia Martin said, “The success of our schools and our district is directly related to the level of engagement of support from students and community members, so this luncheon is an important way for us to keep everyone engaged as we share our plans to fi nish the school year out strong. We’re also excited about our plans for the upcoming school year as we continue to build on the momentum and success we’ve experienced over the past fi ve years. 18 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 12 - 18, 2020 www.mississippilink.com www.mississippilink.com MARCH 12 - 18, 2020 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 19 JSU Women’s Council for Philanthrophy Luncheon Country Club of Jackson • Jackson, MS • March 4, 2020

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