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VOL. 23, NO. 32 JUNE 1 - 7, 2017 50¢ Family friends and well wishers gather in support of Hinds County DA Smith faces a four count leveled against Hinds County ing and one for robbery. These eryone knows the players in this “This makes no sense to me,” indictment in Rankin County District Attorney Robert Schuler were fi led as two separate indict- case…I wrote the playbook,” said Pastor PJ Williams of Cor- Smith. ments. Hickingbottom said. “This kind nerstone MB Church in Jackson. By Othor Cain Smith, 46, of Jackson, is Bob Hickingbottom a long of foolishness has to stop…we “I’m calling on every pastor in Editor charged with two misdemeanor time political operative is con- must stop these games.” Jackson to get from behind the A group of well wishers gath- counts of simple domestic vio- vinced the charges against Smith Smith was indicted by a ered Wednesday evening to lence and two felony counts that are nothing more than a politi- Rankin County Grand Jury and Smith denounce the recent charges include one for aggravated stalk- cally motivated witch hunt. “Ev- turned himself in Tuesday. Continued on page 3 Smith JSU announces IHL names Bynum as the budget reduction 11th president for JSU and recovery plan The Associated Press Following months of careful review of the fi nancial JSU stakeholders voiced their concerns prior to the announcement issues at Jackson State University, interim President Rod Paige announced Wednesday the completion of a com- By Nina Brown, Intern prehensive Budget Reduction and Recovery Plan de- and Othor Cain, Editor signed to improve effi ciencies and move the university Wednesday proved to be a very toward fi scal stability. intense day for many stakehold- The plan includes implementing a hiring freeze, sus- ers of the beloved Jackson State pending all internally-funded travel, eliminating all un- University. With Tiger pride, be- fi lled positions, reducing spending on commodities, dis- gining at 9 a.m. and ending close continuing several terminable contracts, resizing satellite to 3 p.m., faculty, staff, students, campuses and academic and administrative restructur- alumni and community support- ing. Further, to achieve the necessary cost-cutting goals, ers gathered on the third fl oor the university is implementing a reduction in force that of the Student Center to listen will bring the FY2018 budget in balance and allow the to William Bynum, the current university to focus on rebuilding depleted cash reserves. president of Mississippi Valley “We did everything possible to avoid implementing a State University articulate his vi- reduction in force. However, due to an additional $4 mil- sion for JSU and how he would lion in cuts to our state appropriation in FY2017 – and govern and mend relationships. $1.8 million in additional cuts projected – it became in- The second gathering of the escapable,” Paige said. day was a press conference Forty-two fi lled positions have been recommended held at the M.W. Stringer Grand for elimination through this process; affected employees Lodge. Yolanda Owens, presi- will receive a 30-day notice. These included positions dent of the JSU National Alumni reduced due to the restructuring of academic and admin- Association, shared her displea- istrative units, resulting in the elimination of one dean, sure of the process used by IHL seven department chairs and one program coordinator. in its selection. No faculty was included in this reduction. The total cost “I’ve witnessed the IHL Board savings from these reductions are an approximate $2 of Trustees conduct a search pro- million. The earlier elimination of 65 vacant positions, includ- cess that was unorganized and Bynum unprofessional at best,” Owens ing faculty and staff who retired or resigned, equate to said. “That’s our position, the on the committee that gave of our by IHL. listened, never breaking compo- more than $4 million in savings bringing the total reduc- process is fl awed.” time and effort to this process,” Members of the Board of Trust- sure, never raising his voice and tion in payroll costs to $6 million. Former SGA President 2016- Bunch shared in an open letter to ees for IHL attended the sessions never breaking character. “The “I know these are tough changes, but they will leave 2017 Kendall Bunch expressed IHL. but did not comment, leaving By- concerns are valid and if you lis- the university in a much stronger position fi nancially and his disappointment with the The listening sessions contin- num in a very diffi cult spotlight tened, none of them were about will increase the effi ciency of the institution,” said Paige. Board not listening to students’ ued during the 15-minute press in which to shine. Yet, he rose me personally and given the The university solicited input from a broad representa- concerns. “I was extremely dis- conference. The most heated to the occassion. Not wavering chance, I will mend the distrust... tion of the campus community to develop effi ciency mea- appointed, not because of who sessions happened with students to the pressure and criticism that if we can’t agree on anything sures and make recommendations that are included in the was selected as the preferred can- and graduates of JSU, each group was misdirected towards him. didate, but rather because of the expressing their displeasure to “I understand their concerns... Bynum Budget blatant disregard for those of us Bynum about the process used all of them,” Bynum said as he Continued on page 3 Continued on page 3 A celebration of life during Man held in killing of 8 people home going for Kingston Frazier often threatened violence

By Nina Brown By Jeff Amy and Joshua Intern Repogle Courageous, inquisitive, Associated Press energetic, kind and certainly BROOKHAVEN, Miss. – handsome. Willie Cory Godbolt, the man These expressions fall short accused of killing a sheriff’s of the many words that de- deputy and seven people he scribed 6-year-old Kingston knew in rural Mississippi, has Frazier. In the wee hours on led a life marked by violence, the morning of May 18, Frazier starting with his own parents. dawned his wings and gradu- Godbolt has been charged ated into the gates of heaven. with misdemeanor assault or He was shot to death as he slept similar crimes at least a dozen in the back seat of a car that had times and convicted in at least been stolen. six of them, Lincoln County Home going services for the court records show, since youngster were held at Morn- he was 17, when his mother ing Star Baptist Church at 12 shot and killed his father, a Godbolt p.m. May 26. Among those in Brookhaven police offi cer. attendance were Mayor Tony She had accused him of do- to manslaughter and burglary. and punching her, and putting Yarber, Jackson Police Chief mestic violence; but the charg- She is no longer in prison, his hand down her mouth so Lee Vance, Hinds County Dis- es were later dropped. Then, in Brookhaven Police Chief Bob- she couldn’t scream. trict Attorney Robert Smith, 1999, using her ex-husband’s by Bell said Tuesday. Investigators say his most police revolver, she shot him Frazier Last June, Goldbolt’s own Godbolt to death and pleaded guilty Continued on page 3 Frazier wife accused him of choking Continued on page 3

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The Mississippi Link Newswire derly but also by the youth in Jack- Harmony Court Assisted Living, son that operate a resident therapy located at 5411 I-55 North, owned by program for children. The couple gets brothers, Kevin and Ary Wright, has the utmost satisfaction when these been named Jackson’s Business of the youth graduate from college or thrive Quarter for April 2017. in other areas. In this former hotel, the Wrights Wright, also in past years, served opened the business in with fi ve as a motivational speaker to youths residents and presently the immacu- at various schools in Jackson. He also late facility of 105 rooms is 92 per- served as a volunteer baseball coach cent occupied. for his son’s baseball team through- Kevin Wright said thorough re- out the years. Currently he is the search was required prior to open- head coach at Callaway High School, ing, which included not only visiting where son Kevin II is a junior and other assisted living centers, but also highly touted player. working with city personnel to ensure The Wrights, who also have anoth- property permitting, zoning and all er son, Cameron, are blessed to have other requirements were met. He said fantastic family support which moti- the entire “City of Jackson Team” vates them even more to plan for the provided great assistance in the pro- Michael Davis, City of Jackson interim deputy director of Economic Development; Tony T. Yarber, City of Jackson Mayor; Angela next community service oriented ven- cess. Wright, Harmony Court executive director; Kevin Wright, Harmony Court co-owner; Vic Sexton, City of Jackson Small Business ture. Right now they are focused on Kevin, a realtor, said the impe- Outreach coordinator opening a similar facility in another tus for establishing the business part of Jackson, with later plans to ex- came from shadowing his uncle, Dr. to all residents at all times, in which physical therapy (in motion rehab), dents to doctor and other health and pand elsewhere. Charles Chiplin, who went into the Harmony Court has been reputed for bingo, tea parties, shopping trips, human welfare related appointments. Mayor Tony T. Yarber and the en- community to provide assistance at as noted in several documented re- movie night, sing-a-long, and there They’ve even gone to homes of in- tire city staff is pleased to recognize the Opportunity Center, an organiza- views. Current resident Danny “Jelly” are cosmetology and nail salon ser- coming residents and moved them to Harmony Court Assisted Living as tion that assisted individuals with job Moses said, “I love this home for it vices provided by in-house vendors. the facility, just as a moving company The Business of the Quarter for April search, daily meals, and aided in other brings me much joy. The owners and The Wrights believe that the resi- would do. 2017. humanitarian ways. He said he got a staff are the best this side of heaven. dents deserve to have access to all If someone comes to Harmony The businesses’ outstanding service great sense of self worth in assisting It is my proud honor and privilege to conceivable conveniences along with Court looking for residency and for to fellow human beings, especially individuals who were desperate for say this is my home.” pleasure, educational and fun options. some reason it doesn’t work out, the the elderly, is what Jackson needs. help. The Wrights feel that the hands-on In addition to these on-site services Harmony Court staff is diligent to Wright said, “I am a doer and I en- Fittingly, his wife, Angela Wright, family type approach has positioned the business goes above the industry provide resource information so the courage others to not procrastinate who serves as Harmony Court’s ex- them to garner many complimentary call of duty to do home assessments individual has a head start in seeking when it comes to fi nding some way to ecutive director, has the same mind- comments that they strive constantly when needed, assist the potential assistance elsewhere. Harmony Court contribute to improving Jackson.” set. A master social worker, Angela, to live up to. However, they don’t resident in completing required docu- provides continuous extraordinary That approach from the Wrights has who is on site daily, is responsible for think it is diffi cult because their ser- mentation, including those related to service to all residents from all over made Harmony Court Assisted Liv- the bulk of the operation. The Wrights vice is heartfelt. governmental agencies, Medicaid and the state through personal and agency ing a model business in the service rely heavily on a very dedicated, lov- The total services they provide in- Veterans Administration. They under- referrals. business community. They view the ing, and caring staff, led by director clude, among others, on-staff nurse stand that some residents don’t have Harmony Court is committed to business as a blessing that requires Daphne King, to carry out the mission care, assistance with Activity of Daily reliable family, so sometimes they providing community support through devotion and they accept present and of providing the highest rated service Living, Bible study-church services, have to fi ll the void and take resi- not only personal services to the el- future challenges. www.mississippilink.com JUNE 1 - 7, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3

Smith Bynum Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 pulpit and get in the streets and support Robert.” group in support and was represented by com- else, we can all agree that what we do is al- num has increased enrollment and improved Supporters agree that Smith would never be munity and civil rights activist Ineva May-Pit- ways about the students.” the financial position of the university,” convicted by a jury of his peers in Hinds County tman. One senior mass communications major Smith said. “He secured grants from state thus leaving many to wonder if the change of “It is our civic duty to understand what’s real- spoke about last year’s homecoming cel- and national foundations, enabling the uni- venue was an orchestrated attempt to bring him ly going on in Jackson,” Pittman said. “We want ebrations and how the budget was cut from versity to provide additional programs and down. whoever is responsible and can do something $80,000 to $20,000 with the concert being services to students.” “It is as clear as daylight,” said Malcolm John- about this to stop it and fi it.” canceled the day before it’s scheduled time. Bynum is a graduate of Davidson College son, a longtime friend of Smith. “They had to Smith is scheduled to go to trial in October. The student, who used powerful emotions in Davidson, N.C., where he was a student- find a way to move this trial to another county The Mississippi Link spoke to Smith Tuesday said, “there is no point of having this listen- athlete, and holds a doctorate from Duke we all know that Jim Hood is running for gov- after he was released on his own recognize. ing tool if the IHL Board has already made University, where he was a Duke Endow- ernor and he’s aware that Smith could possibly “This situation begs the question, what if it their decision without the thought of the stu- ment Fellow. He has more than 30 years of seek his job and by any means necessary he isn’t true,” Smith asked? “This has been going dents, faculty and alumni.” experience in higher education. [Hood] wants to stop that.” on for a very long time and am confident that Despite the tension in the room, Bynum A native of Rocky Mountain, North Caro- The Jackson branch of the NAACP joined the will beat these trumped up charges.” was extremely focused on building relation- lina, Bynum was named the seventh presi- ships, fiing the budgtary problems and put- dent of Mississippi Valley State University ting measures in place to help JSU succeed. in 2013. Godbolt “It is clear that we can’t continue to operate Bynum freely and impressively expresses the way we’ve been operating,” Bynum said. his love for God and being a God-fearing, Continued from page 1 “We’ve got to make some hard decisions... God-loving man. “My faith sustains me and violent act yet happened over the weekend, when put his hand down her mouth where she couldn’t but am absolutely confident that if we work I know prayer works,” he said to The Mis- he showed up armed at his in-laws’ house and scream for help.” together with a shared vision, we all win.” sissippi Link as he waited to hear the official then opened fire, ultimately killing eight people n aturday, the initial call came at p.m. The board returned after lunch and vote. “I know for sure this is an assignment at three separate homes. He could face the death to remove a person involved in a domestic dis- an excutive session and made the grand from God. God has me here in Mississippi penalty if convicted. pute. Investigators say Godbolt had gone to a announcment.”It is my distinct pleasure to for a reason and I’m delighted to be here and Godbolt, shackled at his hands and feet, ap- home to demand that his estranged wife give up share with all of you that the Board of Trust- delighted to work at Jackson State. peared in court briefly uesday afternoon and their two children. Durr, the deputy, had told him ees of State Institutions of Higher Learning Bynum hits the ground running this week- was denied bail. He was being held at the Copiah to leave, and relatives said it seemed Godbolt in a unanmious decision named William end as he will travel to Atlanta to visit with County jail. was going to comply when he began shooting. Bynum the 11th president of Jackson State the alumni chapter. His left armed was bandaged from a gunshot “We’ve handled calls like that a thousand University,” said C.D. Smith, president of Bynum is married to Deborah. They are wound, but it’s not clear who shot him. Investiga- times,” Lincoln County Sheriff Steve Rushing the board who also served as the chair of the parents to six children, one granddaughter, tors say it wasn’t police. said. “At some point, it went really bad.” board’s search committee. “As president of and soon to be twin grandchildren all resid- Godbolt, who in the past has worked for a gro- After killing four people there, Godbolt con- Mississippi Valley State University, Dr. By- ing in the Atlanta-Metro area. cery distributor, showed little emotion and barely tinued an all-night rampage where he killed the spoke during the hearing. A judge said the court two boys at a second home and then the Burages will appoint an attorney for him. in a third location around sunrise, authorities Budget Slain were Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy said. William Durr; Barbara Mitchell, 55; Brenda Rushing said Godbolt changed cars at least Continued from page 1 May, 53; Toccara May, 35; Austin Edwards, 11; three times. Witnesses say he forced a woman Budget Reduction and Recovery Plan. Five trend, however, it will take several years to and Jordan Blackwell, 18; Ferral Burage, 45; and and then a 15-year-old boy to drive him around campus advisory groups called Advanced reverse the impact of $48 million in losses Shelia Burage, 46. for much of the night. Mississippi Bureau of In- Development Groups, were established to incurred in the prior four years. Funeral services were scheduled over several vestigation spokesman Warren Strain declined to study and recommend efficiency measures As the university moves forward to ad- days starting Thursday. confirm those reports. in academics, business and finance, enroll- dress these financial issues, the foremost In the last four years, Godbolt had been cited Aside from the deputy, everyone who died was ment management and administration. consideration is that our students continue to repeatedly for making threats or assaulting fam- a relative or acquaintance of Godbolt. Paige said, “I have been impressed with receive a first-class education and a degree ily members and others. He was convicted after A story of heroism emerged from the carnage. the willingness of so many members of the that is valued in the global marketplace. Ad- punching a husband and pushing a wife out of the A witness at the second shooting said Blackwell family to sacrifice personal and unit ministration, faculty and staff are committed bleachers at a school football game in October used his body to shield his cousin, Caleb Ed- interests for the welfare of the institution. to meeting these expectations and ensuring 2013. wards, , from the gunfire. Everyone is committed to our students and the academic programs and educational op- Godbolt’s in-laws, the May family, pressed “He loved me enough to take some bullets for their success.” portunities remain at a high level. This is charges against him multiple times, with Godbolt me,” Caleb said Monday. As previously acknowledged, continued demonstrated by the fact that, while overall being convicted of death threats in November Caleb’s 11-year-old brother, Austin Edwards, expenditures from a budget based on unreal- spending is down, the percentage of funds 2015. was also shot to death in that living room early ized revenue projections reduced the univer- dedicated to academic spending is up. His wife, Sheena Godbolt, obtained a restrain- Sunday. sitys cash reserves over the past five years “Because the overall objective is to ing order against her husband last June after ac- Godbolt told The Clarion-Ledger that he hadn’t by 89 percent, dwindling from $37 million streamline operations so the university can cusing him of felony domestic violence. Sheena planned to be captured alive. in FY 2012 to $4.2 million in FY 2016. The function as efficiently as possible, all units Godbolt swore in court papers that her husband “My intentions was to have God kill me. I ran primary factors contributing to the short- and administrative divisions will have to harmed her “by punching her in the stomach re- out of bullets,” he said. “Suicide by cop was my fall were increased debt payments and an manage with fewer resources for the next peatedly and by choking her. She states he also intention.” increase in scholarships given, among oth- few years,” Paige said. “How long these ers. With dwindling state and federal aid, the constraints will remain in place is dependent university took the necessary steps to sup- on the time necessary to rebuild the cash re- Frazier port its students through increased invest- serves to a level appropriate for a university Continued from page 1 ment in student aid, which contributed to of our size and mission. These measures will Hinds County Sheriff Victor Mason, Madison danger others …, there is no amount of commu- the budget shortfall. Ongoing factors have not diminish in any way the quality of edu- County Sheriff Randy Tucker, and Democratic nity centers, no amount of police, no amount of caused further utilization of cash reserves to cation our students receive.” mayoral nominee Chowke A. Lumumba. programming, if that programming is not inside meet expenditures. Long-term goals include crafting a strong he government officials gave their own words of you,” he said. The actions taken to reduce the FY2017 strategic plan to include higher fiscal perfor- of comfort to the Frazier-Archie Family. Having Vance gave his deepest condolences to the Fra- budget and operating activities have had mance, developing a plan to diversify rev- the community come together to help them work zier-Archie Family. He asked the community to a dramatic impact on the university, and enue streams and address capital needs and through this devastating tragedy was the center wrap its arms around this family and love them the recommendations for reductions to the implementing an enrollment plan that aligns of comfort to the family. “until we cannot love them anymore.” FY2018 budget are painful but necessary. JSU faculty-student ratio and average cost Yarber spoke in detail about the conversation Vance said, “There is no place for any other With regards to the total operation, the per student to peer institutions. Addition- with his son as to how the community can diffuse emotion attached to this family other than love…. university has incurred operating losses ally, implementing an integrated budget and such senseless violence. “He (God) wrote the vi- I believe in the God we serve, and Kingston’s between 2013 and 2017 averaging approxi- accounting system with a strong reporting sion, made the plan, nothing got better. Kings- place in heaven is already reserved and now oc- mately million per year. ignificant function and launching a capital campaign to ton wasn’t bad. Folks still shooting each other; cupied.” cost cutting measures implemented in the support the strategic plan are included in the a pregnant lady got shot, and nobody got better,” Vance suggests citizens of Jackson make last half of FY2017 will help minimize this Budget Reduction and Recovery Plan. Yarber said. “Kingston’s death was a rallying call Kingston’s death a start to the change that’s but people were still shooting each other.” needed. “His name is to be lifted up in all things The mayor also expressed his distaste for parts good,” Vance said. He also made reference to the of the community that attacked Ebony Archie, late King of Pop Michael Jackson and his pop- Kingston’s mother, via social media. “Folks ular song, Man in The Mirror. “If you want to were acting like they knew what was going on make a change, start with the man in the mirror.” and didn’t know nothing,” he said. “Even if the The chief made it clear that he was not a big folks don’t change, I’m going to change. You social media person, but noted he was hurt by can’t change nobody but you can change you.” the miscommunication that was spread through Yarber spoke those words to encourage the social media. he community should first learn citizens of Jackson to start to make the change what the truth is; unfortunately, it is not a good within themselves. In a later interview, he gave truth but it is the truth.” his impression of the home going celebration for Vance stated that in order to honor Kingston’s Kingston. memory, one thing the community could do is “The entire city mourned for Kingston,” learn about conflict resolution, to learn how to said Yarber. He stated he was prayerful but im- treat each other better, to build each other up in- pressed. When asked about what were his initial stead of tearing each other down. plans to bring the community together, he stated Smith gave prayerful and powerful words to that he had no initial plans but to apprehend the the Frazier-Archie Family and to the church con- perpetrators. gregation, saying, “Children have a special place “There is magic in the moment because people in the eyes of God. We mourn but also celebrate are feeling and wanting to do something about the life of Kingston, we have to lean and depend it,” said Yarber. He stated that he knew he didn’t on God like never before.” want the community to cannibalize itself but Frazier was honored by the entire Jackson wanted the citizens to realize the real issue. community, including the state representative of knew the first thing needed was to bring the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, Nation people back to the real problem, and the real of Islam Minister Dr. Abram Muhammad; Jack- problem was not Kingston’s mother or her de- son Public School representatives, and numerous cision to go inside a Kroger. Three young men family members gave tributes and paid respects made a poor decision to reek havoc on a family, a to young Frazier. little boy and the community,” said Yarber. Three suspects have been apprehended and “What do you want to see come from Kings- all have been charged with capital murder in the ton’s death? More fathers are challenged to step shooting death of Frazier. No bail was set for any up to the plate and father these young men,” Yar- of them. hey are wan akefield and llen ber said, as he also spoke to the big issue that Washington both 17 and Byron McBride, age 19, floats around the city he kids have nothing to all from Jackson. do.” The three carjacked the Camry Frazier was Yarber said that we have to get beyond that asleep in at 1 a.m., while his mother, Ebony, ran conversation of kids not having anything to do into Kroger’s on I-55 Frontage Road. An amber and get to a place where we are in a situation alert was issued in search for the child, but he to have value for each other. “Until people have was found in the car during the day later on an value for other folks, if I don’t value you, if I abandoned road in Gluckstadt, Miss. in Madison don’t value your life, me doing something to en- County. COMMUNITY

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Mississippi Link Newswire also served on the fi rms recruiting sissippi Volunteer Lawyer Program duction and retail distribution op- Tianna H. Raby, who joined En- committee and was a founding co- and the Magnolia Bar Foundation’s erations. tergy Mississippi, Inc. as senior chair of the fi rms diversity com- annual law camp. She also is active Entergy owns and operates counsel in the legal department mittee. in the community as a member of power plants with approximately in October 2014, has been named Raby obtained her Juris Doctor- the Junior League of Jackson. 30,000 megawatts of electric gen- managing counsel. ate from Vanderbilt University in A native of Meridian, she and her erating capacity, including nearly Prior to joining Entergy, Raby Nashville, Tenn., and graduated husband Malcolm live in Madison 9,000 megawatts of nuclear pow- was a partner in the ackson offi ce magna cum laude from Howard with their daughter, Ava. er. Entergy delivers electricity to of a civil litigation defense fi rm University in Washington, D.C. Entergy Mississippi, Inc. pro- 2.9 million utility customers in where she defended clients in a with a degree in Human Commu- vides electricity to approximately Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi wide spectrum of claims including nications Studies. Raby was rec- 445,000 customers in 45 counties. and Texas. Entergy has annual product liability, personal injury, ognized in Mississippi Business Entergy Corporation is an inte- revenues of approximately $10.8 professional liability, toxic tort and Journal’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2014. grated energy company engaged billion and nearly 13,000 employ- Raby various commercial disputes. She Raby volunteers with the Mis- primarily in electric power pro- ees.

New Stage Theatre will hold sic; they ended up making history. over its current production of Mil- Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry lion Dollar Quartet. Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins came Thanks to the support of the together for the fi rst and only time community, the current run of Mil- for a famed recording session De- lion Dollar Quartet has sold out cember 4, 1956. These four young all performances through Sunday, musicians gathered at Sun Records June 11. The theatre made the de- in Memphis for what would be one cision to add six additional perfor- of the greatest jam sessions ever. mances. Million Dollar Quartet brings Additional Performances: that legendary night to life featuring June 13-17, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. a score of rock hits including “Blue June 18, 2017 at 2 p.m. Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “That’s All For tickets, call 601-948-3533 or Right,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great online at http://www.newstageth- Balls of Fire,” “Walk the Line,” eatre.com. Tickets are $35; $28 for “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” seniors and students. “Who Do You Love?,” Matchbox,” he bo offi ce will be open “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Hound Tuesday, May 30, at 10 a.m. Tick- Dog,” and more. ets can still be purchased online at Don’t miss your chance to be a www.newstagetheatre.com. fl y on the wall of fame at illion The cast of Million Dollar Quartet: Joseph Frost (Sam Phillips), Austin Hohnke (Carl Perkins), Austin Wayne Price (Johnny Cash), Ian Fair- They came together to make mu- Dollar Quartet! lee (Jerry Lee Lewis), Austin Thomas (Elvis Presley), and Bailey McCall Thomas. PHOTOS BY JAMES PATTERSON LOCAL

www.mississippilink.com JUNE 1 - 7, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5 Nissan supports neighborhood development in Canton Mississippi Link Newswire Canton, MS – Nissan vol- unteers added hard hats and tool belts to their work attire recently as they continued a partnership with Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area (HFHMCA) that began nearly a decade ago. Nissan and its employee volunteers built a Habitat house for a lo- cal family in the Richard Circle neighborhood of Canton. Hundreds of employee vol- unteers from Nissan took part in a seven-day build February through April. They construct- ed a home for Mildred Daugh- tery and her son. The home was dedicated May 24. “We share Habitat’s com- mitment to building sustain- able communities,” said Steve Marsh, Nissan – Canton, vice president of manufacturing. “Building this house makes a positive, lasting contribution to Participating in the dedication of the home were (kneeling, from left) Arree Williams, Ruby Beckwith, Mike Quick; (standing, from left) Stephen Griner, Jackie Brown, Stacey Hight, Ashley neighborhood development in Avery, Rodney Francis, Joseph Flowers, Rosemary Branch, Kula Bwamba, Jack Blackburn, homeowner Mildred Daughtery, Sylvester Jackson, Margie Miller and grandchildren, Vonda Canton, along with providing Wright, Steve Marsh, vice president of manufacturing for Nissan – Canton, Dino Areundo, Joel Millsap, Sabrina McClain, Teresa Lopez, Dawn Polo, Gale McGowan, Donna Brown Jacobs, a safe, decent, affordable home and Merrill McKewen, executive director of Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area. This is the 10th house that Nissan has built in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Mississippi for a local family. We are hon- Capital Area. Five of the Habitat houses have been located in Canton. ored to have this opportunity to work again with Habitat for san employees demonstrate Humanity Mississippi Capital the highest ideals of volun- Area and to work alongside the teerism, putting their hearts Daughtery family on their new into action as they work along- home.” side partner families, helping Nissan’s national partner- them build their new homes. ship with Habitat began in re- We are proud to be their part- sponse to hurricanes Katrina ner.” and Rita in 2005. Nissan do- Daughtery, a widow, said she nated $1 million, provided 50 is grateful to Nissan and its Nissan Titan trucks to assist employee volunteers. Her late Habitat’s response efforts in husband, Eddie Daughtery Sr., the Gulf Coast and mobilized a mechanic, died in 2002 when employees to assist in home he was struck by a car after building. Since 2006, Nissan pulling over to assist a motor- employees have helped to build ist whose car had stalled. “It is more than 60 homes across the a wonderful blessing that Nis- United States, logging more san and Habitat for Humanity than 70,000 volunteer hours. Mississippi Capital Area are “Nissan – Canton’s spon- doing for my family,” she said. sorship this year of a house in “My late husband and I had Canton is the latest in a long dreamed of owning a home. and generous history of their I know he is looking down Congratulating new homeowner Mildred Daughtery at the dedication was Steve Marsh, Nissan Build homeowner Mildred Daughtery shows partnership with us,” said from heaven, smiling, and he Nissan – Canton vice president of manufacturing. Watching are (from left) Margie Miller off the photo collage presented to her by Nissan Merrill McKewen, executive is grateful to everyone who is and her grandson, and Nissan employees Sylvester Jackson, Gale McGowan, and employees that includes the dedication prayer for director of HFHMCA. “Nis- helping me and my son.” Sabrina McClain. her house. 6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JUNE 1 - 7, 2017 www.mississippilink.com Summer Feeding Program Over 90 percent of Mississippi Link Newswire JPS third graders The JPS Food Service Depart- ment will be operating the Sum- pass state exam mer Feeding Program from June 5–July 14, 2017, at the school sites listed below. Meals will be for promotion served from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Summer Feeding Pro- gram will be closed July 3 and 4. 2017 Summer Feeding sites Blackburn Middle Laboratory School, 1311 West Pearl Street Clausell Elementary School, 3330 Harley Street Hardy Middle School, 545 El- lis Avenue Key Elementary School, 699 West McDowell Road Lake Elementary School, 472 Mount Vernon Avenue Lanier High School, 833 West Maple Street Powell Middle School, 3655 Walton Elementary School, For more information, con- North Jackson Elementary Livingston Road 3200 Bailey Avenue tact the JPS Food Service De- School, 650 James M. Davis Rowan Middle School, 136 Woodville Heights Elemen- partment at (601) 960-8911. In JPS, 93.5 percent of third-graders have passed the 3rd Grade Read- Drive East Ash Street tary, 2930 McDowell Road. ing Assessment.

Mississippi Link Newswire 30. In Jackson Public Schools, This school year, the reading 88.2 percent of 2,327 third-grad- portion of the Mississippi As- Murrah High School ranked no. 10 ers passed the initial adminis- sessment Program (MAP) Eng- tration of the 3rd Grade Reading lish Language Arts (ELA) was Assessment in April. The initial used to determine promotion pass rates for the previous two to fourth grade. In the previ- best high school in Mississippi school years was 72 percent in ous two school years, a reading 2014–15 and 79.4 percent in test developed by Renaissance Mississippi Link Newswire 2015–16. Statewide, 92 percent Learning was used as the initial Murrah High School has of third-graders passed the fi rst test and for both retest opportu- been celebrated for its long- administration of this test. nities. That test is now the alter- standing tradition of excel- esults for P after the fi rst native assessment for students lence among the state’s pub- two administrations are as fol- who did not pass the reading lic high schools. Recently, lows: test on their fi rst try. Both tests the school was recognized by 93.5 percent of third-graders assess the Mississippi College U.S. News and World Reports passed the assessment before and Career Ready Standards of as a bronze medal recipient the close of school on May 24. reading for foundational skills, on its Best High Schools list. 88 percent passed the test on informational text, literature, Only 30 percent of public high the fi rst try. and language. schools in the United States 84 percent of schools in- Mississippi’s Literacy-Based earned this recognition. creased the percentage of stu- Promotion Act requires that a According to the report, dents passing the assessment. student scoring at the lowest Murrah High School is ranked 3 elementary schools main- achievement level on the 3rd No. 10 among all Mississippi tained 100 percent of students Grade Reading Assessment be high schools. passing (Casey, Davis IB, and retained in third grade unless This is the fourth time in McWillie). the student meets the good cause the last ten years that Murrah Murrah High School is a 2017 recipient of the U.S. News Best High Schools bronze medal. 13 schools increased the rate eemptions specifi ed in the law. has been named among the of students passing by 10 per- Following MDE established cri- top high schools by a national in the U.S. High Schools list for 2016– ing and math; cent or greater from April 2016. teria, local school districts de- publication. These sources 2009 – Murrah was the only 2017. Murrah was one of 59 Schools preparing students The Literacy-Based Promo- termine which of their students determine their selections on Mississippi school to receive a schools that earned a bronze for college level work as dem- tion Act requires third-grade who did not pass qualify for one evidence that a school is com- U.S. News and World Reports medal. The bronze medal is onstrated by AP test participa- students to pass a reading as- of the good cause exemptions for mitted to preparing students silver medal. Thirty-nine awarded to high-performing tion and performance. sessment to demonstrate they promotion to fourth grade. These for college and achieving Mississippi schools received schools based on state exam The U.S. News rankings are ready for fourth-grade read- students are provided additional academic growth for all of its bronze medals. performance. Considerations include data on more than ing instruction. Students are support that includes an individ- students. Murrah’s previous 2011 – Murrah was one of for this ranking include: 22,000 public high schools provided with three opportuni- ualized reading success plan. appearances on national rank- only three public high schools Students meeting or exceed- in 50 states and the District ties to pass the test. The Literacy-Based Promo- ings occurred as follows: in the state named among the ing performance expectations of Columbia. Schools were JPS will provide intervention tion Act was amended in 2016 2007 – Murrah was one of nation’s top high schools by for their state on profi ciency awarded gold, silver or bronze and assistance for students who and will require students, start- only two Mississippi public The Washington Post. tests; medals based on their perfor- did not pass the eam in the fi rst ing in the 2018-19 school year, high schools recognized by Of the 240 high schools in Disadvantaged groups out- mance on state assessments and second testing windows. to score above the lowest two Newsweek magazine’s review Mississippi, only 64 earned a performing their state’s aver- and how well they prepare They will have an opportunity achievement levels in order to of the top 1,300 high schools place on the U.S. News Best age profi ciency rates in read- students for college. to retake the test on June 29 and be promoted to the fourth grade.

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www.mississippilink.com JUNE 1 - 7, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 ‘Alcorn, The University Magazine’ UMMC confers record wins big at the CPRAM Conference number of degrees The Mississippi Link Newswire fi v e y e a r s r u n n i n g The division of marketing The Mississippi Link Newswire family. I knew then that I want- and communication at Al- The University of Missis- ed to be a nurse.” corn State University were sippi Medical Center for the She recently got a job in big winners at the 2017 Col- fi fth year is breaking its record UMMC’s NICU, where she lege Public Relations As- for degrees conferred to health spent time training as a student. sociation of Mississippi care and health science profes- “I fell in love with them,” she (CPRAM) awards ceremony sionals. said of the newborns. “I got to in the senior division, which The Class of 2017 is 971 experience parents being their includes all of the state’s pub- strong. In 2016, the number was most vulnerable. I know God lic and private 4-year colleges 950. In 2013, the record was 677. placed me there. I have a heart and universities, May 23, in That jumped to 847 in 2014, and full of love.” Ocean Springs, Miss. in 2015, 863 graduates received The University of Mississippi Alcorn, The University degrees. in Oxford and UMMC together Magazine, won the CPRAM The graduates of the schools enrolled 24,250 students this grand award in the print and of medicine, dentistry, graduate school year, 20,455 in Oxford, electronic media category. studies in the health sciences, 2,990 at the Medical Center, and he magaine also won fi rst nursing, and health related pro- 1,468 at other campuses, said place in the special publi- fessions are beginning their ca- University of Mississippi Chan- cations category. The “Be reers with the aim of improving cellor Jeffrey S. Vitter. Brave. Go Further.” brochure health and the quality of life for “Those of you who will re- won fi rst place in the admis- that can be detached from the numerous projects and their of its creative work,” Stamps people across Mississippi and ceive your degrees today and sions and recruitment piece magazine and given directly attention to detail and high said. “Winning the high- the nation. They were recog- soon begin practicing the heal- category, and the “Alcorn to a prospective student. standards are evident in every est award, the Grand Award, nized Friday during UMMC’s ing arts share a common legacy Give 5” campaign won third Alcorn State University product.” proves that a small team with 61st commencement at the Mis- with all who have gone before place in the multi-media pre- National Alumni Association And others are raving about limited resources can produce sissippi Coliseum in Jackson. you, and that is a mark of qual- sentation category. Second Vice President Lake- the latest edition, too. great work.” Of this year’s graduates, 690 ity,” he said. e are confi dent The division of marketing sha Batty ’99 is not surprised “I have just got a chance to While Stamps and her attended commencement and that you are well prepared for and communication is com- by the big win. peruse my copy of Alcorn, team are appreciative of the received their diplomas. your next steps of training or to mitted to advancing the pro- “Alcornites love all things The University Magazine. As recognition, they are more “There are just four things assume your responsibility as a fi le and reputation of lcorn. Alcorn, and this edition of in the past, it is outstanding. passionate about sharing that I want you to take with health care provider.” Clara Ross Stamps, the di- the Alcorn Magazine does not Congratulations to you and stories about the university you,” Dr. LouAnn Woodward, Among the degrees con- vision’s vice president and disappoint. Congratulations,” your team,” Alumnus Charles that connect generations of vice chancellor for health affairs ferred: editor of Alcorn, said “We Batty said. “I can always Beckwith ’67 said. Alcornites, honor traditions and dean of the School of Medi- School of Medicine, 137 grad- are a small, competitive team count on relevant content with Percy O. Norwood Jr. ’68, and celebrate the history and cine, told graduates. uates receiving the Doctor of – Tanya Carr, Christopher amazing photographs that president of the Montgom- legacy of Alcorn. “Number one, this is only the Medicine (M.D.) degree. Davis, Justus Reed and Sta- not only keep us in the know ery Carroll-Grenada County The division enjoys boast- beginning of your learning pro- School of Dentistry, 44 grad- cey pringfi eld dedicated to about all the wonderful ac- Alumni Chapter, said, “This ing about Alcorn’s awesome cess,” she said. uates receiving the Doctor of working hard and producing complishments of the univer- is the absolute best edition students, the scholarship of “Number two, deal with oth- Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) de- exceptional projects.” sity and Alcornites, but also of the Alcorn Magazine. Just its faculty and talented em- ers and those you serve with a gree. Stamps said she was proud tell a story that breathes the when I think it can’t get any ployees and the outstanding deep respect for their differ- School of Nursing, 453 of the magazine’s storytell- very essence that Alcorn is better, you all take great to contributions of alumni. ences. graduates receiving either the ing, photography, design and made of. On a personal note, another level.” To share your news with the “Number three, our nation Bachelor of Science in Nursing strategic use of Alcorn’s mar- in my capacity as an offi cer in “It is indeed an honor that division, visit http://www.al- will continue to struggle with (B.S.N.), Master of Science in keting materials. the ASUNAA, on both the lo- the division continues to re- corn.edu/newsevents/media- ways to care for the sick. You Nursing (M.S.N.), or Doctor of This year’s magazine in- cal and national level, I have ceive both state and national relations/share-your-news/ can play a role in fi nding a solu- Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) cludes a recruitment brochure consulted with this offi ce on recognition for the quality index.aspx. tion to this struggle. School of Graduate Studies in “Number four, you will never the Health Sciences, 87 gradu- practice any health profession ates receiving either the Doctor well if you don’t have a good of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree or time doing it,” Woodward said. the Master of Science (M.S.) de- Alumni from Mississippi College School of Medicine graduate gree. Jefferson Rogers walked across School of Health Related the stage a couple of semesters Professions, 250 graduates re- gather at Atlanta Braves stadium later than he’d planned. Five ceiving either the Doctorate in months of the delay were gruel- Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) or ing. That’s how chemotherapy Doctorate in Health Adminis- usually is. tration (D.H.A.); Master of Oc- Even before he began medical cupational Therapy (M.O.T.); school, he noticed the lumps on Master of Science (M.S.) in his neck that kept getting bigger. Health Sciences, Health Infor- He got them checked, but “I re- matics and Information Man- ally never knew what was going agement, Magnetic Resonance on,” said Rogers, 28, who grew Imaging or Nuclear Technol- up in Collins. “I thought it might ogy; or Bachelor of Science be cancer, but I was told twice it (B.S.) degree in Radiologic Sci- was (the bacterial infection) cat ences, Dental Hygiene, Medi- scratch fever.” cal Laboratory Science, Health He had just started his third Sciences, or Health Informatics year of medical school when a and Information Management. resident looked at his neck dur- Among those receiving ac- ing rounds. “He said it looked colades was Dr. William Daley, asymmetrical. Even before that, professor of pathology in the I suspected I had some kind of School of Medicine. He is win- cancer.” ner of the 2017 Regions TEACH He got it checked; it was Prize, given to the person who Hodgkin’s lymphoma. “The most represents the highest hardest part was telling my fam- qualities of the Medical Center’s ily,” Rogers said. academic faculty. He began chemotherapy Oct. The six students who received 13, 2014, ended it March 13, top honors were: SunTrust Park 2015, and was back in class that Patrick Christian Carr, Waller June. He leaves in June for a psy- S. Leathers Award for the medi- The Mississippi Link Newswire fi rst pitch. be followed by an amaing fi re- The cost for a lunch plate is chiatry residency at the Univer- cal student with the highest aca- A visit to SunTrust Park, Mississippi College alumni works show. $15 in advance and $20 at the sity of Alabama-Birmingham. demic average for four years; the new home of the Atlanta and friends from across metro The trip to the impressive event. “It certainly has changed my Sarah Burnham Kimbrough, Braves, is part of a nice week- Atlanta are invited to see the new ballpark northwest of At- To order a catfi sh lunch plate perspective,” Rogers said of his Wallace V. Mann Jr. Award for end gathering for Mississippi Atlanta Braves face the New lanta is the newest attraction or purchase event T-shirts, vis- cancer journey. “It’s helped me the dental student with the high- College alumni in Georgia. York Mets June 9. Game tick- for Mississippi College grads it http://www.mssocietyofga. to relate to patients with similar est academic average for four “Wow!” is how Atlanta ets costing $27 are available making their annual gathering org/store.php problems.” years; Braves icon Chipper Jones for the 7:35 p.m. Friday contest in the Peach State. Last year’s picnic was rained Graduation means Byram Megan Elizabeth Christy, describes the 41,149-seat ball- from the Mississippi Society of On June 10, Mississippi Col- out at Chastain Park. The ven- resident Adreana Crosby will no Christine L. Oglevee Memo- park. The stadium was packed Georgia. lege supporters are also invited ue is located at 145 W. Wieuca longer be a Navy brat. rial Award for the outstanding on opening day, April 15, as the People seated in the sta- to hear live music, eat a deli- Road, NW Atlanta. Bring a She and her family have spent School of Nursing baccalaure- Braves defeated the San Diego dium’s group section will re- cious catfi sh lunch, and rela at blanket and lawn chair and be time in Virginia, South Caro- ate graduate; Padres 5-2. ceive a Braves mini-bat and a Chastain Park in Atlanta. The prepared for fun. lina, Florida, California, Con- Julie Willis Kilpatrick, Rich- Braves Hall of Famer Hank Mississippi Society of Georgia Saturday event runs from 10:30 For more information, con- necticut, and most recently, in ard N. Graves Award for the Aaron, and former Braves backpack. The date at SunTrust a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Nearby, tact Lisa Williams, MC Alumni Collins, a little more than an registered nurse deemed most skipper Bobby Cox led the cer- Park is bobble head night for fans will fi nd similar tents Offi ce regional associate, at hour from the Medical Center. outstanding by the faculty in emonies. Atlanta Braves starter fans arriving early. And the pitched by supporters of other [email protected] or call 205- It was in eighth grade that she clinical and overall performance; Julio Teheran tossed the game’s National League contest will universities across Mississippi. 332-4100. made her decision to be a nurse. James Bryson Kimbrough, “My uncle was supposed to be Dr. Virginia Stansel Tolbert my escort for homecoming, but Award for the student with the he had an accident that left him highest academic average in the GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: paralyzed,” said Crosby, 22. School of Health Related Pro- “We spent four months going fessions. back and forth from Collins to Xiaochen He, Randall-Trust- UMMC. He was in the ICU. mark Award for outstanding re- www.mississippilink.com “I was able to see how the search achievement by a gradu- nurses cared for him and our ate student. 8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JUNE 1 - 7, 2017 www.mississippilink.com

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Gov. Bryant Entergy Mississippi, declares Hurricane Inc. prepared for 2017 Preparedness Week in Mississippi

hurricane season The Mississippi Link Newswire sure that we understand what PEARL – Gov. Phil Bry- we need to do for our families, ant has declared May 29-June our communities and our state Company offers tips, tools to help your family be ready, too 2 as Hurricane Preparedness before and after a hurricane or Week in Mississippi to ensure tropical storm.” The Mississippi Link Newswire • Operation: Storm Ready is residents are prepared for the The Atlantic Hurricane Sea- Varying weather forecasts a free downloadable guide that upcoming tropical weather sea- son offi cially starts une and predict a near-average to above helps customers plan and pre- son. runs through November 30. average number of storms dur- pare for weather emergencies. This year also marks the 12- ne of the fi rst steps you ing the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane • Social media plays an im- year anniversary of Hurricane should take in preparing for Season, but it only takes one portant role in keeping cus- Katrina that devastated the en- tropical weather is to create or major hurricane to turn the sea- tomers informed, and Entergy tire Mississippi Coast on Au- restock an emergency supply son into a disastrous one. En- Mississippi places a high prior- gust 29, 2005. kit: tergy Mississippi knows this, ity on keeping its social media ts been fi ve years since • Flashlight and battery-pow- and is prepared to restore power sites updated throughout an Hurricane Isaac, the last tropi- ered radio with extra batteries. should disaster strike its service event. cal system to affect Mississippi, • Non-perishable food for at area. That plan calls for monitor- Entergy does this in a number Follow Entergy Mississippi and more than a decade since least three days. Entergy also encourages ing weather around the clock of ways: at Twitter: @EntergyMS and Katrina,” said Gov. Bryant. • One gallon of water, per customers to make emergency every day of the year. When • An app is available for facebook.com/EntergyMS. “With such a long gap between person, per day for at least three plans for the season, and offers weather threatens, Entergy uses iPhone or Android at entergy. Entergy Mississippi, Inc. events, I want to make sure ev- days. resources to help, along with forecasts, computer modeling com/app/. Customers can use provides electricity to approxi- eryone in our state is prepared • Toiletry items. tools needed to stay informed and past experience to form the app to report outages or mately 445,000 customers in 45 if we are threatened this year.” • Pet food and pet supplies. about outages and restoration early predictions about poten- check on the status of power at counties. Entergy Corporation The Mississippi Emergency • Medicine and prescription when a storm occurs. tial power outages and how their home or business. is an integrated energy com- Management Agency will pro- medication. From mild to wild long restoration might take. • Entergy’s View Outages pany engaged primarily in elec- vide valuable preparedness in- • Copies of important family “Our area is prone to some of “We assess our ability to website includes maps that tric power production and retail formation throughout the week papers and documents. the most severe weather in the bring in and sustain thousands show where outages are located distribution operations. Entergy for citizens and businesses on •Cash and travelers checks, country. Just this spring we’ve of restoration workers from and give information about res- owns and operates power plants its website and on the social enough to fi ll up your vehicle dealt with tornadoes, severe around the country, if needed,” toration progress. with approximately 30,000 media platforms Facebook, with fuel. thunderstorms and fl ooding,” said Jeter. “Assessing damage, • Entergy sends and can re- megawatts of electric generat- Twitter, Snapchat and You- You can download the 2017 said Robbin Jeter, Entergy deploying personnel to the right ceive text messages about ing capacity, including nearly Tube. Personal and community MEMA Hurricane Prepared- Mississippi vice president of place with the right materials storm and restoration efforts. 9,000 megawatts of nuclear planning are the foundation for ness Guide at http://www. customer service. “We know and restoring power are all pro- Customers can sign up by tex- power. Entergy delivers elec- preparedness. msema.org/2017-hurricane- the chance of being hit by a cesses that we continually plan ting REG to 368374. tricity to 2.9 million utility cus- “With several years since preparedness-guide. hurricane in any given year is and improve.” • The Entergy Storm Center tomers in Arkansas, Louisiana, we’ve been hit by a hurricane, The best way to get up-to- very real. That’s why we have Keeping you informed website has storm safety, prepa- Mississippi and Texas. Entergy I fear we’ve been lulled into a date information is to “Like” a plan of continuous prepara- Just as important as restoring ration and restoration informa- has annual revenues of approxi- false sense of security,” said MEMA on Facebook, or “Fol- tion, training and action called power is the company’s ability tion that is updated throughout mately $10.8 billion and nearly MEMA Executive Director low” us on Twitter and Snap- Operation Storm Ready.” to keep customers informed. the day. 13,000 employees. Lee Smithson. “We need to en- chat. Northrop Grumman locating Congressman Thompson announces $1,172,882 new aerospace work in Jackson awarded to the County, creating 60 jobs Mississippi Primary The Mississippi Link Newswire manned platforms, which sup- ments, purchase of equipment Northrop Grumman for their Northrop Grumman is add- port the United States and its and workforce training. The continued investment in our Health Care Association ing a mix of new work to its global allies. The company cel- Jackson County Board of Su- community.” Unmanned Systems facility in ebrated its 10-year anniversary pervisors is providing funds to “Northrop Grumman’s deci- Congressman Bennie Thompson Jackson County, including sub- in Moss Point in 2016. assist with improvements to the sion to locate these operations 2nd Congressional District (D-MS) assembly work for the F-35 pro- “Our customers depend on publicly owned facility. in Moss Point is a testament United States Representa- gram. This $3.7 million invest- the skilled employees in Moss “By adding F-35 sub-assem- to the area’s workforce, which tive Bennie G. Thompson ment will create 60 jobs in the Point to help produce some of bly work at its Moss Point facil- achieves the highest standards of (D-MS) announced The U.S. coming years. the most innovative products in ity, Northrop Grumman endors- excellence in manufacturing su- Department of Health and Hu- “This reinforces Northrop the world,” said Kevin Mitchell, es its commitment to Jackson perior products for our nation’s man Services has awarded a Grumman’s commitment to vice president, Global Opera- County, the area’s residents and military,” said MDA Executive State and Regional Primary ackson ounty, solidifi es the tions. “Northrop Grumman has the quality workforce found Director Glenn McCullough Care Associations grant in the company’s position as a leader a strong partnership with the along the Mississippi Gulf Jr. “We salute the teamwork of amount of $1,172,882 to the in the aerospace and defense Mississippi Development Au- Coast. Additionally, it speaks Governor Bryant, our Congres- Mississippi Primary Health industries, and strengthens Mis- thority, the Jackson County Eco- volumes about our strong busi- sional delegation, the Jackson Care Association in Jackson, sissippi’s standing in the South- nomic Development Founda- ness climate, which supports County Economic Development Mississippi. Thompson east Aerospace Alliance,” Gov. tion, the Jackson County Board growth and innovation,” said Foundation, the Jackson County Phil Bryant said. of Supervisors, and the Jackson Jackson County Board of Su- Board of Supervisors and the Moss Point is an impor- County Port Authority, which pervisors President Troy Ross. Jackson County Port Authority, tant manufacturing center for enable us to continue producing “Opportunities like this do not which along with MDA, was Northrop Grumman, where cutting-edge aerospace systems just happen; they are created by instrumental in bringing these Gulf Coast employees manu- in Jackson County.” ongoing dialogue and partner- new careers to Moss Point.” facture rotary and fi ed-wing The Mississippi Develop- ships at the local, state, federal Northrop Grumman recently autonomous systems, such as ment Authority is providing as- and corporate levels. On be- extended its lease in Moss Point Fire Scout and Triton, and now sistance for building improve- half of Jackson County, I thank through 2026. Mississippi moms demand action, Everytown issue statement after tragic shootings leave eight dead

The Mississippi Link Newswire of a domestic dispute and one The Mississippi chapter of in which a law enforcement Moms Demand Action for was among the victims. The Gun Sense in America, part connection between domes- of Everytown for Gun Safety, tic violence and gun violence recently responded to reports is a massive problem that we of three shootings reportedly must address. These heinous by the same assailant May 27 acts represent an unspeakable that were said to have begun as evil and I extend my deepest part of a domestic dispute and thoughts and prayers to the which left a law enforcement families and friends of the offi cer among the eight victims eight victims whose lives were killed. cut mercilessly short. The Mis- According to Everytown re- sissippi chapter of Moms De- search, the offi cer killed is at mand Action for Gun Sense in least the th police offi cer to volunteer chapter leader with “I am horrified by the trag- America stands committed to be shot in the line of duty in the the Mississippi Chapter of ic events that transpired last finding solutions that will re- United States so far in 2017. MOMS, demand action for gun night, reportedly a series of duce the number of gun deaths Statement from Erica Jones, sense in America: shootings that began as part in our state and in our nation.” COMMUNITY

10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JUNE 1 - 7, 2017 www.mississippilink.com JSU MS e-Center and HBCUs emerging leaders in research and innovation By Anthony Dean of their scholarly disciplines, JSU e-Center Consultant and their research helps shape In an interconnected and rap- the understanding of an enor- idly changing world, the Unit- mous range of academic fi elds ed States requires an educated from cardiovascular disease citizenry to support a constant to cancer, from environmental fl ow of research and innovation chemistry to theoretical and to sustain its international com- computational chemistry, and petitiveness. Public research from cyber security to health universities are a foundational disparities and epidemiology. piece of the U.S. educational While JSU is rapidly becom- infrastructure that meets this ing a leader in research and need. innovation globally, they and Historically Black Colleges other HBCUs can’t afford to and Universities (HBCUs) are lose the traditional college ex- included and have a signifi cant perience. In their race to con- role to play in research and stantly make themselves bigger innovation. In fact, they can and better, they can’t lose focus change the trajectory of their on their modest missions and institutions and students. JSU’s Interim President Rod Paige (center) with high producing researchers at the e-Center who brought in over $176 million during the last fi ve years. become unsustainable, over- HBCUs can be a huge cata- stretched and overcommitted. lysts for research innovations. and sponsored programs. harnesses the power of creative collaborate with other institu- innovative technology. As the The economic downturn can Universities need a center for The Division creates, pro- thought to fuel the economy tions and industry partners- center creates a favorable busi- expose them, as seen by the innovation where students motes and supports a research of the future. JSU’s research partnerships that allow our stu- ness and research and develop- increasing number of students can conduct research, develop environment by helping fac- efforts promote the pursuit, dents to engage in cutting edge ment environment, it identifi es who are jumping ship to alter- products, invent and test their ulty, staff and students identify discovery and dissemination research.” governmental incentives and native forms of higher educa- ideas. This will attract both in- opportunities and secure exter- of knowledge through creative ecently, researchers tax breaks and philanthropic tion like community colleges, dustry and innovative ecosys- nally funded grants, contracts innovations and technology were honored by nterim Presi- and corporates resources. for-profi t universities, techni- tem to these institutions. As a and cooperative agreements. transfer that impact their stu- dent od Paige for bringing in The modern research univer- cal institutes and online degree result, it will create a talented It serves as a leader in pro- dents and their many constitu- approimately million in sity has a dual mission: to edu- programs. workforce with the mindset of moting excellence among all encies within the State of Mis- external funding, represent- cate its students and to discover So, why is research impor- creation rather than consump- university scholars and is rec- sissippi, the nation and world. ing 58 percent of total funding new knowledge through schol- tant at universities in general tion. ognized as a model in develop- “JSU has some of the most for the - fi scal year. he arship. These two missions en- and HBCU’s in particular? The Jackson State University, ing multidisciplinary collabo- innovative and brilliant re- awards, ranging from , hance and inform one another: truth is that we can’t really be- designated by the Mississippi rations throughout the campus, searcher, who have been rec- to million, came from agen- students at a research uni- gin to imagine what the world Institutions of Higher Learn- local, national, and internation- ognized for their mentorship, cies such as the National Sci- versity in many instances are will be in 30 years. We do ing as an urban comprehensive al communities. research and innovation. Ac- ence Foundation, the National taught by the discoverers of the know it will be fundamentally university and by the Carnegie Over the last 5 years, JSU colades such as Presidential Institutes of Health, the U.S. information being discussed in different from today; and we Foundation as a “higher re- researcher has brought in over Distinguished Fellow, National Department of Education, the the course, and the classroom’s can be sure that it will be dif- search activity” institution, is million in eternal funds. Academy of Inventors Fellow, U.S. Department of Homeland free exchange of ideas can help ferent because of science, tech- leading the way in research and JSU’s research efforts make ahatma andhi Pravasi am- Security and the U.S. Army sharpen research. nology and innovation, which innovation. The Division of Re- a hands-on difference in the man Award winner, and much Corps of Engineer Research The quality of the research will almost certainly start out search and Federal Relations at lives of the people they serve. more, help to make JSU a pre- and Development Center. enterprise is what truly distin- in university research environ- Jackson State University is the Their world-class faculty, staff mier research enterprise,” said The MS e-Center @ Jackson guishes a great university, per- ment. Research is not only crit- conduit for the University’s in- and students are leading the oretta . oore, ice Presi- State University attracts and mitting it to draw in the most ical to the economic and social teractions with the local com- way as the State of Mississippi dent for Research and Federal supports research centers, insti- talented scholars and the top development of society, it is munity, state, nation and the explores new technologies, ad- Relations. “The expertise of tutes and laboratories dedicat- students. Jackson State Univer- also critical to their collective world in the area of research vances scientifi c discovery and our researchers allow them to ed to scientifi c ecellence and sity faculty are at the forefront missions. Criminal expert: Tiger Woods made mistake issuing statement B y D o u g F e r g u s o n One is similar in spelling to Woods had his fourth back AP Golf Writer Solax (a muscle relaxer) or So- surgery pril and is out the DUBLIN, Ohio – Another lo for acid refl u. nother is rest of the year. He has played public embarrassment for Ti- similar in spelling to Etorix, ust one P our event since ger Woods is shifting to the a painkiller not currently ap- ugust because of other legal side following his arrest proved in the United States. back surgeries. in Florida on a DUI charge, David S. Weinstein, a for- A tour spokesman declined with one criminal expert sug- mer federal and state prosecu- to comment on whether Woods gesting Woods made a mis- tor, said the key to prosecuting is subject to any penalty “con- take by claiming publicly that Woods would be establishing duct unbecoming,” keeping to prescription medicine was to the presence of Vicodin. the longtime P our policy blame. “You can’t get him on a of not discussing whether play- On the eve of the Memorial sleeping pill,” said Weinstein, ers are disciplined. Tournament, which Woods now a defense lawyer in Mi- Steven Bowditch was arrest- won a record fi ve times, P ami. “It has to be a controlled ed during the Phoeni pen Tour players who grew up ad- substance.” for extreme DUI. He has not miring his dominance in golf Under Florida law, a pre- missed a tournament for which wished for the best. sumption of guilt exists if there he has been eligible since then. Commissioner Jay Monahan is evidence of a blood-alcohol The only known suspensions said the tour would be there to content of .08 or above. No in recent years were John Daly help him. These are fi le photos by year showing Tiger Woods, starting in 1994 and ending with a 2017 photo provided by such presumption exists when and Matt Every, but only be- “I think Tiger’s statement the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Offi ce May 29, 2017. AP PHOTO/FILE drugs are involved. Weinstein cause they made it public. on Monday night, where he said prosecutors would have to That was the least of players’ apologized and he said he was that his speech was slurred and ety test. full responsibility could come use other evidence that Woods concerns at uirfi eld illage. going to do everything he can he didn’t know where he was. e was arrested and briefl y back to haunt him if he fi ghts was impaired, such as failing “I don’t know all the details in his power to make sure this He was unable to tie his shoes jailed on suspicion of driving the charge. roadside sobriety tests, be- about it, but hopefully it’s not a doesn’t happen again, I think and failed a sobriety test. A under the infl uence. e also “Tiger’s statement was a bad ing found asleep at the wheel worse problem than it is,” for- says everything,” Monahan breath test registered 0.0 for agreed to a urine test. idea. He should not have said or signs of a possible accident mer Masters champion Adam told he ssociated Press on alcohol, corroborating what t is not the fi rst time oods anything,” Phang said. ow, with his car. He said the pres- Scott said. Wednesday. “He’s a member Woods said in a statement is- ran into trouble off the golf he can’t claim that he was not ence of Vicodin in a urine test Jason Day, who grew up of our family, and we’re go- sued Monday evening. course since he plowed his DUI and just was tired from a would not be enough. idolizing Woods and often ing to do everything we can to “I want the public to know into a tree and a fi re hy- long day.” “It has to affect your normal consults him on golf matters, help and support him.” that alcohol was not involved,” drant outside his Windermere, Douglas Duncan, a West faculties,” he said. said he sent Woods a text and upiter Police on patrol at Woods said. “What happened Florida, home in the early Palm Beach attorney repre- Weinstein said DUI suspects has not heard back. a.m. Monday noticed a Mer- was an unexpected reaction morning after Thanksgiving in senting Woods, did not im- in Palm Beach ounty can be “From what I’ve heard, it cedes pulled awkwardly to the to prescribed medications. I , which led to revelations mediately return messages by offered a diversion program was like different dosage of side of the road with the engine didn’t realize the mix of medi- that he had multiple extramari- phone or email from The As- at arraignment that drops the prescribed medicine that he running, the brake lights on cations had affected me so tal affairs. He eventually was sociated Press. DUI charge to reckless driv- took,” Day said. “I mean, he’s and a right turn signal blink- strongly.” cited for careless driving and Woods told police he had ing, which results in proba- had four back surgeries and ing. Both tires on the left side Police released the dash- fi n e d . taken several prescriptions. tion, a fi ne and other seven knee surgeries and some of the car were fl at, and police cam footage Wednesday night. Woods is to be arraigned he arrest affi davit listed four conditions such as taking a Achilles and stuff like that. It’s described fresh damage to the t shows offi cers approach the uly in Palm Beach ounty medications, including Vico- DUI course. Defendants typi- tough to see him go through driver’s side. car and Woods, who didn’t court on the DUI charge. din, that Woods reported tak- cally do not lose their driver’s this. Hopefully, he’s on the Inside the car, Woods was know where he was. The foot- atie Phang, a former Flor- ing. Vicodin is an opioid pain license. right dosage and he can get sound asleep at the wheel. Po- age also shows Woods stumble ida prosecutor, said the state- medication. The other three Any punishment from the through this stage and come lice said in incident reports and sway through a fi eld sobri- ment in which Woods took drugs appear to be misspelled. P our is not made public. back.” www.mississippilink.com JUNE 1 - 7, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11

PRESERVED God’s transition Letting God team have his way By Shewanda Riley I’d like to offer this prayer from my former PART I Columnist pastor Rev. Dr. Jerome McNeil Jr. to pray dur- A few years ago, I wrote ing what might still be a challenging time of about attending a ministry transition as we keep in mind the words of By Pastor Simeon R. Green III would know good and evil. alarm us. Satan is sparing no Special to The Mississippi Link conference where the speaker Jeremiah 29:11, “I will bless you with a future It would have been good if we time at all in deceiving and lead- Dr. Frances Myles brought up fi lled with hope a future of success, not of The Bible says had never known evil. What a ing astray the souls of men. Jesus the issue of shifts and transi- suffering. You will turn back to me and ask for that God created better world we would have to- said in Matthew 5:14-16: “Ye are tions. What I remember most help, and I will answer your prayers.” man upright and day. Every jail and prison would the light of the world. A city that about Dr. Myles’ statement Dear Lord: he has sought out be closed and every police offi cer is set on an hill cannot be hid … is when he said that many people can accept We come before you with humility and many inventions. would have to look for another job Let your light so shine before change but can’t handle transition. awareness of your mercy and grace. We seek When it comes to had man known nothing but good. men, that they may see your good He then explained how he saw change as a now a divine intervention for the President the spiritual, after Along with the knowledge of works, and glorify your Father sudden situational shift but that transition was and his family. We pray for extraordinary Adam gave place to the devil and evil came continual evil (sin). which is in heaven.” the process of letting go of the way things used wisdom and dependence upon you in the cir- contaminated the human race, all Man was locked in that condition Without the shining of spiritual to be and grabbing hold of those things as they cumstances he faces. May the celebratory ac- of man’s potential was harnessed until Jesus Christ came as the sec- light, people cannot see; when will be. tions of the victory not cause us to lose sight and aimed in the wrong direction. ond Adam. He came to give man they cannot see, they cannot be Once again, I see how Dr. Myles’ words can of your presence in this outcome. May you in- What direction? It was the oppo- a new infusion of spiritual life. enlightened; and when they can- be applied to this year’s presidential election. habit the praises of your people. Surround him site direction from God’s intent. His work was so complete that not be enlightened, they cannot President bamas fi rst term was character- with people of integrity and faith. May this The direction that God intended in the Bible it was called being receive a revelation of the truth. ized by a number of things including division, nation experience healing in unfathomed pro- initially was that the spirit should born again. When Jesus spoke to May God help us as His people backlash and some of the most negative politi- portions. Lord, let us, as your people, not ne- rule the body. Nicodemus concerning that, Nico- today to come to grips with these cal rhetoric in our nation’s history. As much as glect the awareness of our remaining and un- When man fell into sin, he demus said: “How can a man be realities and to endeavor to pres- he tried to bring change and transition, he was changing dependence upon you. Allow us to turned and went astray. The Bible born when he is old? Can he enter ent the Church before the eyes met with opposition every step of the way. handle victory in the solemn awareness of how tells us that every man went his the second time into his mother’s of our generation that it will be Now comes the hard part: the transition quickly people forget. May we draw strength own way. Instead of the empha- womb, and be born?” Jesus an- the means of many escaping the and beginning the process of moving forwar and peace to know that your hand and will can sis being on the spiritual, which swered, “Verily, verily, I say unto snares and the deceptions of Sa- again. Some will embrace transition because never be forgotten. We just want to say thank meant fellowship with God; the thee, except a man be born of wa- tan. their candidate won others will fi ght the tran- you for the hope that you always give us and emphasis was placed on becom- ter and of the spirit, he cannot en- et week une , , Part sition because their candidate lost. the love you always have shown us. We honor ing wise. That is how the devil got ter into the Kingdom of God. That II, “Letting God have His Way.” One way that we can ensure that we move your Holy name and pray for the Obama fam- Eve. When she saw that the fruit which is born of the fl esh is fl esh Rev. Simeon R. Green III is forward successfully is by praying for God’s ily now and forever more. was something to make one wise, you will never be able to transcend pastor of Joynes Road Church of guidance. However, unlike last time, he won’t In Jesus Name…Amen. she partook of it and her eyes were the limitations of it. However, that God, 31 Joynes Road, Hampton need a transition team to help him as he moves Shewanda Riley is the author of the Essence opened. Before partaking of the which is born of the spirit is spirit, VA 23669. He is married to Velma into the White House. However, we can do our best-seller “Love Hangover: Moving from forbidden fruit, Eve’s eyes were and the spirit is just as real as that L. Green. He is a member of the part and be a part of the “transition team” by Pain to Purpose after a Relationship Ends.” closed to that part of life. which is of the fl esh.” National Association of Evange- offering prayers for him, his family and his She may be reached at lovehangover@juno. Satan himself acknowledged to As we look around today, some lism Church of God, Anderson, administration. com. Eve that if she ate of that fruit, she developments should amaze and Ind.

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12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JUNE 1 - 7, 2017 www.mississippilink.com Statement from C.D. Smith President Trump’s Our state Constitution candidate for the position. Any appear- of several candidates has the talent and provides that the IHL ance of real or potential confl ict of inter- experience to deal with the issues that cruel war on children Board of Trustees has est between myself (or any members of will be faced by the University over By Marian Wright Edelman and expansion; and $133 million– 5.6 the duty and responsibil- my family) and a prospective candidate the president’s tenure. In addition to NNPA Columnist ity for selecting the pres- will be disclosed promptly and com- overseeing the academic affairs of the percent – from homeless assistance Our nation’s budget idents of all state univer- pletely to the Commissioner of Higher institution, the president must oversee grants. should refl ect our na- sities. The Constitution Education. and direct fi nances to assure budget- • Whacks $72 billion over ten years tion’s professed values, Smith created that system in 2. If serving as a search committee ary soundness. The president is re- from the Supplemental Security In- but President Trump’s order to isolate the selection process member, I pledge to keep as my primary sponsible for staffi ng and employment come Program (SSI), which more than 2018 Federal Budget, from political pressure from any source. focus the committee’s charge to attract, practices, assuring compliance with 8 million children and adults with the “A New Foundation for The Board, while it is entrusted with review, screen, and refer the best quali- all legal, regulatory and accreditation most severe disabilities depend on to America’s Greatness,” the duty of making the selection, makes fi ed candidates. understand that the requirements, overseeing competitive keep going. Despite the President’s radically does the opposite. extensive efforts to secure input from Search Committee must work together athletics and the related budgets, and promise not to cut Social Security, his This immoral budget declares war on all of the many constituencies of the to achieve this goal and I will strive to when possible assist in securing addi- budget cuts $48 billion from Social Se- America’s children, our most vulner- university – including alumni, students, help the group resolve any differences tional fi nancial resources. Finally, the curity Disability Insurance, which as- able group, and the foundation of our faculty, staff, community, donors, and of opinion in a constructive professional president must relate to all of the con- sists, among others, grandparents and nation’s current and future economic, taxpayers. However, while the Board manner. stituencies of the university, enlisting other relatives raising children because military and leadership security. seeks advice and information from the 3. If serving as a search committee them in support of all of the programs their parents cannot care for them. It cruelly dismantles and shreds aforementioned, the Board does not al- member, I will adhere to the following of the university. All of these are very • Slashes job training programs by America’s safety net laboriously wo- low any person, persons, or group to code of responsibility, accuracy, confi - important – and none can be neglected. $1.1 billion, or 40 percent, over ten ven over the past half century to help dictate which candidate will be fi nally dentiality, and integrity: The task is to select the candidate who years for youths, adults and dislocated and give hope to the 14.5 million chil- selected by the Board. To the extent that a) I pledge to respect the absolute con- will best lead the university in dealing workers. It denigrates the concept of dren struggling today in a sea of pov- some of the members of the Jackson fi dentiality of all prospects and candi- with all issues. public service jobs by eliminating the erty, hunger, sickness, mis-education, State University (JSU) advisory com- dates. I will not reveal to anyone, unless JSU, particularly at this juncture of its Corporation for National and Commu- homelessness and disabilities. It slash- mittee believe that they are entitled to authorized by the Board of Trustees, the history, needs to become united behind nity Service, and with it AmeriCorps, es trillions of dollars from health care, direct the Board as to which candidate name of, or any information about, any whoever is selected as the next presi- Vista and Senior Corps. nutrition and other critical programs would be selected as the Preferred Can- candidate before or after the completion dent. In the view of the Board, the ex- • Cuts federal education funding that give poor babies and children a didate, they are mistaken. of the search process. perience of Dr. Will Bynum made him $9.2 billion in 2018 alone at a time decent foundation in life to assure tril- While we understand that people may b) I will avoid permitting personal the most ualifi ed preferred candidate. when a majority of children in all ra- lions of dollars in tax cuts for million- have different views as to the best can- interests to distort or misrepresent the he Board is confi dent that he has the cial and economic groups cannot read aires and billionaires and powerful cor- didate for JSU, we are certain that any facts in all written communications talent and experience to be an able and or compute at grade level; porations who do not deserve massive attempt to make the selection of its next and/or discussions. effective president of Jackson State Uni- • Slashes $143 billion over ten years doses of government support. president a debated political issue is di- c) I will be fair and unbiased and I versity. from student loans by eliminating the The cruel Trump budget invests visive, and therefore, has the potential of will guard against inaccuracies, care- The Mississippi Board of Trustees of loan program that encourages gradu- more in our military – already the most being harmful to the university. As a re- lessness, bias and distortion made State Institutions of Higher Learning ates to take public service jobs and costly in the world – but denies vulner- sult, our policy requires all search com- through either emphasis or omission of governs the public universities in Mis- restricts other programs that subsidize able children and youths the income, mittee members to provide certain writ- information. sissippi, including Alcorn State Uni- college education for fi rst generation health care, food, housing and edu- ten assurances by signing the Search d) I will diligently review all relevant versity; Delta State University; Jackson college students and others from low- cation supports they need to become Committee Code of Ethics. materials. State University; Mississippi State Uni- income families. strong future soldiers to defend our These written assurances outlined in e) I understand that only the Board versity including the Mississippi State • Shears $54 billion in 2018 ($1.6 country. Seventy-one percent of our the Code of Ethics include: of Trustees and the Commissioner of University Division of Agriculture, For- trillion over 10 years) in non-defense 17-24 year olds are now ineligible for As a member of a Search Committee Higher Education are authorized to estry and Veterinary Medicine; Missis- discretionary programs which include military service, because of health and and/or as a facilitator of or participant in make public comments regarding the sippi University for Women; Mississippi a broad range of health, early child- education defi cits. the search process, I accept my respon- search. Valley State University; the University hood, education, child welfare and President rump invests in fi ght- sibility to protect the integrity of every f) I consider the content and intent of of Mississippi including the University juvenile justice programs as well as ing those he sees as outside enemies prospect and candidate and of the pro- this statement to be a matter of personal of Mississippi Medical Center; and the environmental protection, foreign as- through weapons and walls and turns cess itself. Furthermore, I agree to the responsibility. University of Southern Mississippi. sistance, medical and scientifi c re- his back on the internal enemies that following: The selection of the best candidate C.D. Smith, president, Board of search and other federal government threaten the basic domestic needs of 1. I certify that I am personally not a requires a determination as to which Trustees of State IHL programs. The Trump budget would our people – health care, housing, edu- reduce spending for these important cation and jobs that pay living wages. programs 2 percent a year for the next The Congress and the people of the ten years. United States must reject President • Zeroes out funding for the Legal Trump’s 2018 Budget and the mean- Services Corporation to deny the poor Open letter to the Mississippi spirited values it refl ects. their only option to defend themselves The President’s 2018 budget: against injustice. • Slashes $610 billion over ten years • Eliminates core programs that of- from Medicaid which nearly 37 mil- fer extra assistance to low-income Board of Trustees of State IHL lion children rely on for a healthy start children, families and communities in- in life and which pays for nearly half cluding the Social Service Block Grant In a continued vested were also asked to list those candidates complete disregard for our participation of all births and ensures coverage for ($1.4 billion in 2018 alone, $16.3 bil- interest to promote the that should not advance the next round in the selecting the next president of our 40 percent of our children with special lion over 10 years); the Low Income welfare of Jackson State of interviews. university. health care needs. The budget also as- Home Energy Assistance Program to University, I submit the It should be noted that Dr. William As previously stated and with all pre- sumes passage of the more than $800 ward off heat in the summer and cold following statement re- B. Bynum was among candidates that vious communication pertaining to the billion additional cuts in Medicaid in- in winter months ($3.4 billion); the garding the announce- did not receive a favorable review and process, none of the members of the JSU cluded in the American Health Care Department of Housing and Urban ment of Dr. William B. was not invited to advance in the search ISAC Committee were given advance Act for a total Medicaid massacre of Development’s HOME, and Commu- Frazier Bynum as the preferred process. In fact, the JSU ISAC Commit- notice of the May 22,2017 press confer- more than $1.4 trillion over ten years. nity Development Block Grant, In- candidate for Jackson State University’s tee unanimously expressed serious con- ence. Two members of the JSU ISAC • Rips $5.7 billion from CHIP (Chil- dian Community Development Block incoming 11th President. cerns about his candidacy. Committee were present. However, dren’s Health Insurance Program), Grant, and Choice Neighborhood pro- At the orientation meeting in March, t the conclusion of the fi rst-round in- none of the members of the Board felt it which covers nearly 9 million children grams ($4.1 billion). members of the JSU Search Commit- terviews and following deliberation with necessary to be present, other than you, in working families ineligible for Med- At the same time, President Trump’s tee were advised by the Board that their the Board about the candidates, we were the Commissioner and the President of icaid. 2018 Budget includes an estimated $5 participation was critical to the process assured that Dr. Bynum was no longer the Board of Trustees. • Snatches food out of the mouths trillion tax package for the wealthi- of selecting Jackson State University’s under consideration. iven the signifi - Equally troubling are the public state- and stomachs of hungry children by est individuals and corporations who next president. We were advised that cant objection to Dr. Bynum’ candidacy, ments that followed in a press release slicing $193 billion over ten years from neither need nor deserve massive the process was one that would require one Board member acknowledging the disseminated by the Institutions of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance government support and dramatically our unbiased opinions, a high standard concerns remarked “we don’t want to Higher Learning, naming the commit- Program (SNAP), which some still increases spending on defense and bor- of professionalism and the strictest ad- give you someone you don’t want.” tee members which gives the impression call food stamps. SNAP feeds nearly der security. herence to confi dentiality agreements The second-round interviews held that the JSU ISAC Committee was in- 46 million people including nearly 20 This draconian budget slashes over throughout the proceedings. During the ay presented a slate of three fi nal- volved in the selection of the preferred million children. This cut is an unprec- $3 trillion in the next decade and tram- community listening sessions, commit- ists which did not include Dr. Bynum. candidate and that we endorse the deci- edented 25 percent reduction in a core ples America’s values and is anti-child, tee members were also assured that the The JSU ISAC Committee expressed sion made by the Board. safety net program that in 2014 lifted anti-poor, and anti-low-income work- Board would give careful consideration unanimous support for one of the fi nalist I respectfully ask that the Board, as a 4.7 million people, including 2.1 mil- ing people. It erodes the security of our to the recommendations of the constitu- who would not only enjoy the support of matter of exercising its duty to advance lion children, out of poverty. nation’s future. ency groups and that the JSU commu- the JSU community, but also possessed public higher education in the state of • Chops $22 billion over ten years The Trump budget would not pass nity could be confi dent that the Board the background, skills and acumen to Mississippi, reconsider this decision. from TANF (Temporary Assistance the test of any great faith or standard of was ‘committed to getting this right’ and positively transform the University. That There is no valor, prudence, good judge- for Needy Families Program) includ- fairness. It must be rejected resound- that “we don’t want to have to repeat this candidate was also positively supported ment or wisdom in exercising Board ing $6 billion that eliminates the TANF ingly by the Congress and the Ameri- process in another two years.” as a fi nalist by the Board. authority in manners that create disso- Contingency Fund which helps support can people. The JSU Interview Search Advisory On May 22, 2017, it was announced nance, objection and communal disap- some of our neediest families; Marian Wright Edelman is president Committee dedicated themselves to that Dr. William B. Bynum was the pre- pointment during a critical presidential • Slashes programs to assist families of the Children’s Defense Fund whose work and engaged with the Board to ferred candidate without any commu- transition. The Board did not come close with housing and end homelessness by Leave No Child Behind®mission is to secure the best candidate to lead Jack- nication or correspondence with or to to “getting this right.” The process and $7.4 billion, a 15 percent cut for 2018 ensure every child a Healthy Start, a son State University through its present the full Search Committee that included its outcome suffers from a lack of integ- including $2.3 billion from Hous- Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start challenges and beyond. At the culmina- representatives of the JSU faculty, staff, rity by the Board; it dismisses trust, and ing Choice Vouchers, which would and a Moral Start in life and successful tion of the fi rst-round interviews, mem- students and alumni. Not only does this seriously calls into question the motives leave more than 250,000 low income passage to adulthood with the help of bers of the JSU ISAC Committee were deviate from the search process as out- of the Board. households without them; $1.8 billion caring families and communities. asked to express their professional ob- lined, it also violates the agreements Jean Frazier, JSU Interview Search – nearly 29 percent – from public hous- For more information go to www. servations regarding the candidates. We made by the Board and demonstrates a Advisory Committee ing already in desperate need of repair childrensdefense.org. GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: www.mississippilink.com

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ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 62 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, GOVERNING FLOOD b.) Conduct damage assessments for those damaged structures located in the A recreational vehicle is ready for highway use if it is licensed and insured in accor- DAMAGE PREVENTION AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. SFHA, and; dance with the state of Mississippi motor vehicle regulations, is on its wheels or jack- ing system, is attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and security WHEREAS, Chapter 62 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Jackson, Mississippi, c.) Make a reasonable attempt to notify owner(s) of damaged structure(s) of the re- devices and has no permanently attached additions. establishes areas of special fl ood hazard and regulations for the prevention of fl ood quirement to obtain a building permit / fl oodplain development permit prior to repair, damage; and WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) rehabilitation, or reconstruction. SECTION 7. Section 62.63 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Jackson, Missis- has reviewed the City’s current fl oodplain ordinance as part of its regular review of sippi, is hereby amended to read as follows: the City’s fl oodplain program and recommended technical changes to certain sec- d.) Perform such other inspections as may be required to insure compliance with the tions of the ordinance. other provisions of this ordinance. SECTION 62-63. VARIANCE PROCEDURES.

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED as follows: SECTION 5. Section 62.41 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Jackson, Missis- In passing upon such applications, the Floodplain Management Board-shall consider sippi, is hereby amended to read as follows: all technical evaluations, relevant factors, and standards specifi ed in other sections SECTION 1. The defi nition of dry fl oodproofi ng as stated in Section 62-7 of the Code of this ordinance, and: of Ordinances of the City of Jackson, Mississippi, is hereby amended to read as SECTION 62-41. GENERAL STANDARDS FOR ALL ZONES. In all areas of special follows: Dry Floodprooftng means any combination of structural and nonstructural fl ood hazard the following provisions are required: (1) The evaluation must be based on the characteristics unique to that property and additions, changes, or adjustments to structures, which reduce or eliminate fl ood not be shared by adjacent parcels. The characteristics must pertain to the land itself, damages to real estate or improved real estate property, water, and sanitary facilities, (1) New construction and substantial improvements shall be anchored to prevent not to the structure, its inhabitants, or its owners; structures, and their contents. Structures shall be fl oodproofed with a minimum of 18 fl otation, collapse and lateral movement of the structure. inches of freeboard (more is recommended) in relation to the base fl ood elevation. (2) Variances should never be granted for multiple lots, phases of subdivisions, or Dry fl oodproofi ng of a pre-FIRM residential structure that has not been substantially (2) Manufactured homes shall be anchored to prevent fl otation, collapse, and lateral entire subdivisions; damaged or improved is allowed. Dry fl oodproofi ng of a post-FIRM residential build- movement. Methods of anchoring may include, but are not limited to, use of over-the- ing is not allowed. Non-residential structures may be dry fl oodproofed in all fl ood top or frame ties to ground anchors. Dry stacked blocks (stacked without the use of (3) The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others; zones with the exception of the Coastal High Hazard Area or the Coastal AE Zone. mortar or cement to bond them together) arc not to be used as an anchor/elevation method. This standard shall be in addition to and consistent with applicable state (4) The danger of life and property due to fl ooding or erosion damage; SECTION 2. Section 62-21 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Jackson, Missis- requirements for resisting wind forces. sippi, is hereby amended to read as follows: (5) The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to fl ood damage and the (3) New construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with materi- effect of such damage on the individual owner and the community; SECTION 62-21. ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES, AND VIOLATIONS. als and utility equipment resistant to fl ood damage. (6) The importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the commu- Any action or inaction which violates the provisions of this ordinance or permit shall (4) New construction or substantial improvements shall be constructed by methods nity; be subject to the enforcement actions outlined in Division 3. Any such action or inac- and practices that minimize fl ood damage. tion that is continuous with respect to time is deemed to be a public nuisance and (7) The necessity of the facility to be at a waterfront location, where applicable; may be abated by injunctive or other equitable relief. The imposition of any of the (5) Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, air conditioning equipment and other penalties described below shall not prevent such equitable relief. service facilities shall be designed and/or located so as to prevent water from enter- (8) The availability of alternative locations for the proposed use which are not subject ing or accumulating within the components during conditions of fl ooding, such facili- to fl ooding or erosion damage; Civil penalties. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance or failure to comply with ties shall be located a minimum of 18 inches above the Base Flood Elevation. any of its requirements, including violation of conditions and safeguards established (9) The compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated development; in connection with grants of variance or special exceptions, shall constitute a mis- (6) New and replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or demeanor. Any person who violates this ordinance or fails to comply with any of eliminate infi ltration of fl ood waters into the system. (10) The relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan and fl oodplain its requirements shall, upon conviction thereof, be fi ned not more than $500.00 or management program for that area; imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both, and in addition, shall pay all costs (7) New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize and expenses involved in the case. Each act of violation and each day such violation or eliminate infi ltration of fl ood waters into the systems and discharges from the sys- (11) The safety of access to the property in times of fl ood for ordinary and emergency continues shall be considered a separate offense. Nothing herein contained shall tems into fl ood waters. vehicles; prevent the Floodplain Administrator from taking such other lawful actions as are necessary to prevent or remedy any violation. (8) On-site waste disposal systems shall be located and constructed to avoid impair- (12) The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise, and sediment transport of ment to them or contamination from them during fl ooding. the fl oodwaters and the effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at the site, and; SECTION 3. Section 62-31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Jackson, Missis- sippi, is hereby amended to read as follows: SECTION. 62-31. - DESIGNATION OF (9) Any alteration, repair, reconstruction or improvements to a building that is in com- (13) The costs of providing governmental services during and after fl ood conditions. FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE ADMINISTRATOR pliance with the provisions of this ordinance shall meet the requirements of “new including maintenance and repair of public utilities and facilities such as sewer gas construction” as contained in this ordinance. electrical, and water systems, and streets and bridges and culverts. The mayor and city council of the city hereby appoints the Director of the Depart- ment of Planning and Development or his designee to administer and implement the (10) Any alteration, repair, reconstruction or improvements to a building that is not (14) Upon consideration of factors listed above, and the purpose of this ordinance, provisions of this article and is herein referred to as the fl oodplain administrator and/ in compliance with the provisions of this ordinance, shall be undertaken only if said the Floodplain Management Board-may attach such conditions to the granting of or the administrator. non-conformity shall meet the requirements of “new construction” as contained in variances as it deems necessary to further the purposes of this ordinance. this ordinance. SECTION 4. Section 62-33 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Jackson, Missis- (15) Variances shall not be issued within any designated fl oodway if any increase in sippi, is hereby amended to read as follows: (11) All gas and liquid storage tanks (both above and below ground) shall be ad- fl ood levels during the base fl ood discharge would result. equately anchored to prevent fl oatation, lateral movement resulting from hydrody- SECTION 62-33. POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FLOOD- namic forces. and the effects of buoyancy. SECTION 8. Section 6244 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Jackson, Missis- PLAIN ADMINISTRATOR. sippi, is hereby amended to read as follows: (12) When new construction and substantial improvements are located in multiple The Floodplain Administrator and his or her designated staff is hereby authorized fl ood zones or in a fl ood zone with multiple base fl ood elevations, they shall meet the SECTION 62-64. CONDITIONS FOR VARIANCES. and directed to enforce the provisions of this ordinance. The Administrator is further requirement for the more stringent fl ood zone and the highest base fl ood elevation. authorized to render interpretations of this ordinance. which are consistent with its (1) Variances shall only be issued when there is: spirit and purpose. (13) New construction and substantial improvement of any building (both in and out- side the SFHA) shall have the lowest fl oor (including basement) at least one foot a.) A showing of good and suffi cient cause; Duties of the administrator shall include, but not be limited to: above the centerline of the designated street, unless the topography of the property does not allow for strict adherence as determined by the Floodplain Administrator. b.) A determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional hard- (1) Review all development permits to assure that the permit requirements of this ship, and; ordinance have been satisfi ed. (14) All new horizontal additions must have the lowest fl oor and all HVAC elevated to the regulatory base fl ood elevation. c.) A determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased fl ood (2) Review proposed development to assure that all necessary permits have been heights, additional threats to public expense, create nuisance, cause fraud on or received from those governmental agencies from which approval is required by Fed- (15) New construction and substantial improvements of structures built on till (only victimization of the public, or confl ict with existing local laws or ordinances. eral or State law, including section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act allowed outside of the CHHA and Coastal AE Zone) shall be constructed on properly Amendments of 1972, 33 U.S.C. 1334. Additionally, require the permittee to obtain designed and compacted fi ll that extends 10 feet to 15 feet beyond the building walls (2) The provisions of this ordinance are minimum standards for fl ood loss reduction; and submit copies of any required federal or state permits and maintain them on fi le before dropping below the base fl ood elevation, and shall have appropriate protec- therefore any deviation from the standards must be weighed carefully. Variances with the development permit. tion from erosion and scour as follows: shall only be issued upon a determination that the variance is the minimum neces- sary deviation from the requirements of this ordinance, considering the fl ood hazard, (3) Perform a minimum of three inspections to ensure that all applicable ordinance a.) Fill sites, upon which structures will be constructed or placed, must be compacted to afford relief. In the instance of a Historic Structure, a determination that the vari- and fl oodplain development requirements have been satisfi ed. The fi rst inspection to 95 percent of the maximum density obtainable with the Standard Proctor Test ance is the minimum necessary so as not to destroy the historic character and design upon the establishment of the Base Flood Elevation reference mark at the develop- method or an acceptable equivalent method. of the building. (See Section 62-66.) ment site; the second upon the establishment of the structure’s footprint prior to pour- ing the slab or the establishment of the lowest fl oor in an elevated foundation system; b.) Fill slopes shall be no steeper than one foot vertical to two feet horizontal. (3) Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be given written notice specify- and the fi nal inspection upon completion and submission of the required fi nished ing the difference between the base fl ood elevation and the elevation to which the construction elevation certifi cate. c.) Adequate protection against erosion is must be provided for fi ll slopes. When lowest fl oor is to be built and stating that the cost of fl ood insurance will be com- expected velocities during the occurrence of the base fl ood are greater than fi ve mensurate with the increased risk resulting from the reduced lowest fl oor elevation. (4) Verify any required setback distances. feet per second, armoring with stone or rock protection or material that will provide equivalent resistance will be provided. When expected velocities during the base (4) The Floodplain Administrator shall maintain the records of all appeal actions and (5) Verify that all placement of fi ll or grading is according to certifi ed plans. Assure fl ood are fi ve feet per second or appropriate protection shall be provided by covering report any variances to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Missis- that any fi ll being used as part of the structure’s foundation system (not allowed in them with vegetative cover at a minimum. sippi Emergency Management Agency upon request. (See Section 62-65.) a CHHA) is both clean material and properly compacted and placed. A professional certifi cation that any structure built on fi ll is reasonably safe from fl ooding can be d.) Fill shall be composed of clean granular or earthen material. (16) Storage or pro- (5) Upon consideration of the factors listed above and the purposes of this ordinance, requested of the builder/developer. cessing of materials that are hazardous, fl ammable, explosive, or in time of fl ooding the Floodplain Management Board—may attach such conditions to the granting of could become buoyant and pose an obstruction to fl ow, are prohibited within the variances as it deems necessary to further the purposes of this ordinance. (6) Verify adequate placement and size of any required fl ood vents in regard to the community special fl ood hazard areas, to include identifi ed fl oodways. Storage of (6) Variances shall not be issued “after the fact.” number of openings, their location, size, and height above ground level. material or equipment not otherwise prohibited shall be fi rmly anchored to prevent fl otation. SECTION 9. Section 62.67 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Jackson, Missis- (7) Ensure that a crawlspace has adequate vents or openings and that the interior sippi, is hereby amended to read as follows: grade is at or above the exterior grade. SECTION 6. Section 62-42(7) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Jackson. Mis- sissippi, is hereby amended to read as follows: SECTION 62-67. SPECIAL CONDITIONS. (8) Verify that the structure’s utilities, duct work, and HVAC systems are at or above the base fl ood elevation. (7) Standards for Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles. Upon consideration of the factors listed in Division 6. and the purposes of this ordi- nance, the Floodplain Management Board may attach such conditions to the grant- (9) Notify adjacent communities, the NF1P State Coordinator, and other federal and/ a.) All manufactured homes placed, or substantially improved, on individual lots or ing of variances, as it deems necessary to further the purposes of this ordinance. or state agencies with statutory or regulatory authority prior to any alteration or reloca- parcels, in existing manufactured home parks or subdivisions, in expansions to exist- tion of a watercourse. ing manufactured home parks or subdivisions, in new manufactured home parks or SECTION 10. Should any sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, or sec- subdivisions or in substantially improved manufactured home parks or subdivisions, tion of this Article be adjudged or held to be unconstitutional, illegal, or invalid, the (10) Assure that maintenance is provided within the altered or relocated portion of must meet all the requirements for new construction, including elevation and anchor- same shall not affect the validity of this Article as a whole, or any part or provision said watercourse so that the fl ood-carrying capacity is maintained. (I I) Verify and ing and the fl ood openings requirements of Section 6242 (4). Manufactured homes thereof other than the part so decided to be invalid, illegal, or unconstitutional, and record the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest fl oor (including must be: shall not affect the validity of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Jackson, Missis- basement) of all new construction and substantially improved buildings, in accor- sippi, as a whole. SECTION 11. The preceding amendments and revisions to the dance with Section 62-32(2). Information must be recorded on the FEMA Elevation (i) Elevated on a permanent foundation to have its lowest fl oor elevated to no lower Floodplain Ordinance of the City of Jackson. Section 62-1, et seq.. of the Code of Or- Certifi cate Form 81-31. than 18 inches above the base fl ood elevation, and; dinances, City of Jackson, Mississippi, shall be published and effective June 1, 2017.

(12) Verify and record the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) to which (ii) Securely anchored to an adequately anchored foundation system to resist fl ota- Council Member Printer moved adoption; Council Member Tillman seconded. the new construction and substantially improved buildings have been fl oodproofed, tion, collapse, and lateral movement. in accordance with Section 62-32(2). Information must be recorded on the FEMA Yeas- Foote, Hendrix, Priester and Tillman. Elevation Certifi cate Form 81-31. b.) All manufactured homes placed or substantially improved, excepting manufac- Nays- Stamps. tured homes that have incurred substantial damage as a result of a fl ood, in an exist- Absent- Barrett-Simon and Stokes. (13) Review certifi ed plans and specifi cations for compliance. ing manufactured home park or subdivision must be elevated so that: ATTEST: (14) Make the necessary interpretation where interpretation is needed as to the exact (i) The lowest fl oor of the manufactured home is elevated to no lower than 18 inches location of boundaries of the areas of special fl ood hazard (for example, where there above the base fl ood elevation and be securely anchored to an adequately anchored Kristi Moore appears to be a confl ict between a mapped boundary and actual fi eld conditions). foundation support system to resist fl oatation, collapse, and lateral movement, or City Clerk The person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable op- portunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in this Article. (ii) The manufactured home chassis is supported by reinforced piers or other founda- I, Kristi Moore, the duly appointed, qualifi ed City Clerk and lawful custodian of re- tion elements of at least an equivalent strength, of no less than 36 inches in height cords of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said City, certify that the (15) Obtain, review and reasonably utilize any base fl ood elevation and fl oodway above the highest adjacent grade and adequately anchored foundation support sys- foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Ordinance passed by the City Council at its data available from a federal, state or other source when base fl ood elevation data or tem to resist fl oatation, collapse, and lateral movement. regular meeting on the 18th day of April, 2017, and rec orded in Minute Book “6L”, fl oodway data have not been provided in accordance with Section 62-12, in order to pages 756-762. administer the provisions of Division 5. c.) All recreational vehicles placed on sites must either: WITNESS my signature and offi cial seal of offi ce, this 26th day of May, 2017. (16) Provide information, testimony, or other evidence, as needed during variance (i.) Be on site for fewer than 180 consecutive days and obtain a new permit before request hearings. returning to the same site, (SEAL)

(17) Conduct the following actions when damage occurs to a building or buildings: (ii.) Be fully licensed and ready for highway use, or Kristi Moore City Clerk a.) Determine whether damaged structures are located within the Special Flood Haz- (iii.) Must meet all the requirements for new construction, including anchoring and ard Area; elevation requirements of this Section 62-42 (7) (a) or Section 62-42 (7) (b) (i) above. 6/1/2017 CLASSIFIED

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR SECTION 901 NOTICE TO BIDDERS AVIATION CONSULTING SERVICES City of Jackson BY THE JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY ADVERTISEMENT Jackson, Mississippi JMAA PROJECT 8100-005-17 MAY 24, 2017 CITY OF JACKSON Sealed, signed bids are invited and will be received by the City of Jackson, FONDREN STREETSCAPE PROJECT Mississippi, until 3:30 P.M. in the City Clerk’s Offi ce of Jackson, the bid must be The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (“JMAA”) requests Proposals (“Proposal”) STP-0250-00(038) LPA/106056-701000 stamped in by 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at which time said bids will for professional services from full-service aviation consulting fi rms that provide fea- be publicly opened at the City Hall located at 219 South President Street (City sibility studies, rates and charges analysis and development, commercial develop- The City Clerk of the City of Jackson will receive bids for the Fondren Streetscape Council Chambers) in City Hall for the following: ment, demand forecasting, economic analysis, tenant agreement development, Project, Federal-Aid Project No. STP-0250-00(038)LPA/106056-701000, no later negotiations and implementation, aviation transaction advice, regulatory and rate than 3:30 P.M., Local Prevailing Time, June 27, 2017, in the City Clerk’s Offi ce lo- 55054-062017 - Twelve-Month Supply of Traffi c Sign Post matters, airfi eld and airspace analyses, airport concessions and rental car evalu- cated at 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. All bids so received will be ations and development programs, terminal planning, PFC applications, and high publicly opened and read aloud. A pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00 A.M., June 8, BIDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT WWW.JACKSONMS.GOV level fi nancial data for JMAA. 2017, in the Andrew Jackson Conference Room on the fi rst fl oor of the Warren Hood Building, 200 S. President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. The above must comply with the City’s specifi cations. Copies of proposal forms JMAA will receive Proposals to perform the Services at the offi ces of JMAA, Suite can be obtained from the Purchasing Division, 200 South President Street, 300, Main Terminal Building, Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, 100 The contract time for this project is 94 productive days. Room 604, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Copies of bid specifi ca- International Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39208, until 3:00 p.m. central time on June tions are fi led with the City Clerk for public record in accordance with House Bill 30, 2017 (the “Deadline”). This project contains Add Options and the low bidder will be determined based upon No 999, 1986 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature. the following: JMAA will not consider any Proposals received after the Deadline for any reason The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in Pub- whatsoever. Information for Respondents relating to this Request for Proposals All add options prices will be added to the base bid price and the project will be lic Purchasing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal (“RFP”) is on fi le and open for public inspection at the offi ces of JMAA. The Informa- awarded to the bidder that has the lowest total (base plus add options) bid price for business opportunities for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre- tion for Respondents contains a copy of the RFP, General Information for Respon- the project. After the project has been awarded to the lowest bidder and prior to the condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offer shall submit a completed dents, Information Required from Respondents and Criteria for Selection. Interested execution of the contract, the City of Jackson will select which, if any, add options will and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan Application, with each bid persons may obtain a copy of the Information for Respondents from JMAA by con- be added to the contract. submission, in accordance with the provisions set forth by authority of the City tacting Ms. Karen Hatten, JMAA’s Procurement Specialist, as follows: of Jackson’s EBO Ordinance. Failure to comply with the City’s EBO Ordinance The work shall consist essentially of the following items: shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or offer, from being awarded an eligible con- Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Improvement of sidewalks in order to meet ADA criteria and existing traffi c signals. tract. For more information on the City’s EBO Program, please contact the Offi ce 100 International Drive, Suite 300 (39208) Landscaping along Old Canton, North State, Duling Avenue, and Fondren Place at of Economic Development at (601)960-1638. Copies of the EBO Ordinance, Post Offi ce Box 98109 various locations. EBO Plan Application and a copy of the EBO Program are available with the Jackson, Mississippi 39298-8109 Offi ce of Economic Development at 218 South President Street, Second Floor, Attention: Karen Hatten, Procurement Specialist The above general outline of features of the work does not in any way limit the re- Jackson, Mississippi. Telephone No.: (601) 360-8610 sponsibility of the Contractor to perform all work and furnish all plant, labor, equipment Facsimile No.: (601) 939-3713 and materials required by the specifi cations and the drawings referred to therein. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City also reserves E-Mail: khattenjmaa.com the right to waive any and all informalities in respect to any bid submitted. Bid The attention of bidders is directed to the Contract Provisions governing selection awards will be made to the lowest and best bidder quoting the lowest net price or from JMAA’s website at www.jmaa.com/resources/rfprfb-center/ and employment of labor. Minimum wage rates for Federal-Aid projects have been in accordance with specifi cations. The award could be according to the lowest predetermined by the Secretary of labor and are subject to Public Law 87-581 Work cost per item; or to the lowest total cost for all items; or to accept all or part of any Based on the Proposals received, JMAA will select a maximum of three (3) Respon- hours Act of 1962, set forth in the Contract Provisions. proposal. Delivery time may be considered when evaluating the bid proposal. In dents with whom to enter into negotiations to provide the Services. JMAA will initiate those cases where it is known prior to advertising that the City’s intention is to negotiations with the Respondent ranked fi rst on the list. If such negotiations fail to The City of Jackson hereby notifi es all Bidders that it will affi rmatively insure that award according to the lowest total cost for all items, or in some variation thereof, produce an agreement in form and content, satisfactory to JMAA, within a reason- in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged and statements to this affect will be included on the proposal form. Absence of such able period of time, then JMAA may reject the fi rst-ranked Respondent and follow women’s business enterprises will be afforded the full opportunity to submit bids in statement means the City will make that determination during the bid review. the same process with the other Respondents, in the order of their ranking, until a response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of Respondent agrees to and enters into an agreement satisfactory to JMAA. race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. The DBE goal for this Hellene Greer, CPPB, NPCA, Manager project is 5 percent. Purchasing Division JMAA reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals, for any reason, any time before (601) 960-1025 execution of a contract with a Respondent selected by JMAA to perform the Services. The award of this contract will be contingent upon the Contractor satisfying the DBE/ 5/25/2017, 6/1/2017 WBE requirements. JMAA has established a DBE participation goal of 30% for the Services solicited by this RFP. The plans, contract documents and special provision, and proposal forms are on fi le LEGAL for public inspection at the following locations: JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 5/25/2017, 6/01/201 City of Jackson Engineering Division, 200 S. President Street Suite 424, Jackson, HONORARILY NAMING CAUSEY DRIVE Mississippi 39201. Neel-Schaffer Inc., 1230 Highway 51 North, Madison, Missis- TO PRAMUKH SWAMI MAHARAJ DRIVE. sippi, 39110. LEGAL WHEREAS, Pramukh Swami Maharaj, was the fi fth spiritual guru of the Bhagwan All documents required for bidding purposes may be obtained from Neel-Schaffer Swaminarayan Hindu sect and served as its leader for 45 years, expanding it in- ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Inc., 1230 Highway 51 North, Madison, Mississippi, 39110, upon payment of $200.00 ternationally; and RENAMING GROVE PARK GOLF COURSE for each set, which will not be refunded. TO PETE BROWN GOLF COURSE. WHEREAS, in 1950, when Pramukh Swami was only 28 years old, Shastriji Maha- Each bid shall be accompanied by a Certifi ed Check on a solvent bank or a Bidder’s raj appointed him as the president of BAPS, whereupon, he affectionately became WHEREAS, it is befi tting for the City of Jackson, Mississippi to recognize, honor, Bond issued by a surety Company licensed to operate in the State of Mississippi, in known as “Pramukh Swami”; and and celebrate Mr. Pete Brown, whose historic contributions to golf have had a the amount of fi ve percent (5) of the total bid price, payable to the City of Jackson positive impact in the City of Jackson; and as bid surety. Bidders shall also submit a current fi nancial statement, if requested WHEREAS, Pramukh Swami is responsible for the construction on hundreds of by the City. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Contract bond in the Hindu temples, mandirs, around the world, including the Hindu temple in Neasden, WHEREAS, Section 110-2 of the Jackson Municipal Code authorizes the Jackson amount of one hundred percent (100) of the contract amount. north-west London; and City Council to rename City Owned facilities; and The proposal and contract documents in its entirety shall be submitted in a sealed WHEREAS, the striking humility, noble services, saintliness, and selfl ess work of WHEREAS, Mr. Pete Brown was a native of Port Gibson, Mississippi and grew envelope and deposited with the City Clerk, 219 South President Street Jackson, Pramukh Swami Maharaj has been applauded by various spiritual luminaries, na- up in Jackson, Mississippi, where he learned to play golf, after fi rst working as a MS prior to the hour and date above designated. No bidder may withdraw his bid tional leaders, and other dignitaries; and caddie; and within sixty (60) days after the date of actual bid opening, without Owner’s consent. WHEREAS, Pramukh Swami was born December 7, 1921 and died August 13 WHEREAS, Mr. Pete Brown overcame polio as a teen and became the fi rst Af- Work to be performed shall be in accordance with the Mississippi Road and Bridge 2016; and rican American to win a Professional Golfer’s Association (PGA) Tour event, with Construction (the 2004 edition) together with all amendments and/or special provi- his win at Waco Turner Open in 1964; and sions and/or addenda to the standards duly approved and adopted, unless otherwise WHEREAS, Causey Drive is home to the only Hindu temple within the City of Jack- noted in these specifi cations. The 2004 Edition of the Mississippi Standard Specifi ca- son, and the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi fi nds the honorary naming of WHEREAS, at a time when professional golf was segregated, Brown won the tions for Road and Bridge Construction, adopted by the Mississippi Department of Causey Drive as homage to Pramukh Swami appropriate. United States Golf Association’s Negro National Open Championship four times. Transportation, as referred to herein, may be purchased from the Mississippi Depart- He also won the 1970 Andy Williams-San Diego Open at Torrey Pines, and many ment of Transportation. TIIEREFO E, BE IT ORDAINED, that the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi hon- other competitions; and orarily names Causey Drive to Pramukh Swami Maharaj Drive. Bidders are hereby notifi ed that award will not be made to any bidder submitting WHEREAS, after his victory at Torrey Pines in 1970, Brown told Newsweek maga- a proposal involving omissions or irregularities outlined in Section 102 of the 2004 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the city engineer is hereby authorized to make zine: “It’s going to take a while to get Negroes into golf, and that’s why I feel it’s Edition of the Standard Specifi cations for Road and Bridge Construction, or accom- appropriate revisions to the offi cial map of the City of Jackson, Mississippi to re- so important to make a good showing. I feel that pressure, because I feel that I’m panied by letters qualifying any manner the conditions under which the proposal is fl ect the honorary naming of said Public Street and to take appropriate action as playing for all black people fi rst and Pete Brown second;” and tendered. required to affect said street name change.

WHEREAS, Mr. Pete Brown passed away May 1, 2015, and the City Council of No (bid proposal) will be sold after 12:00 o’clock Noon, of the day preceding the Council Member Stamps moved adoption; President Hendrix seconded. Jackson, Mississippi fi nds that the renaming of Grove Park Golf Course to Pete Advertised Date for receipt of bids. Brown Golf Course is an honorable way to commemorate his life. Yeas- Foote, Hendrix, Stamps and Tillman. Nays- None. Absent- Barrett-Simon, The City of Jackson, Jackson, Mississippi Priester and Stokes. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi hereby renames Grove Park Golf Course to Pete Brown Golf Course. by: Jerriot Smash, Interim Director, Department of Public Works ATTEST: Marshand Crisler, Chief Administrative Offi cer Kristi Moore IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Director of Parks and Recreation is hereby Terry Williamson, Deputy City Attorney City Clerk authorized to make appropriate revisions to the offi cial map of the City of Jackson, 5/25/2017, 6/1/2017 Mississippi to refl ect the renaming of said golf course and to take appropriate ac- I, Kristi Moore, the duly appointed, qualifi ed City Clerk and lawful custodian of re- tion as required to affect said golf course name change. cords of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said City, certify that LEGAL the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Ordinance passed by the City Council IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the City Clerk of the City of Jackson, Mississippi at its regular meeting on the 18th day of April, 2017, and recorded in Minute Book is authorized and directed to transmit a certifi ed copy of this Ordinance to the NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS “6L”, pages 766-764. Director of the Mississippi Highway Department and to notify the Department of Transportation, Public Safety Communication Division; Hinds County Tax Asses- Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 77-3-16 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, WITNESS my signature and offi cial seal of offi ce, this day of May, 2017. sor, the United States Postal Service, appropriate City Departments, and all other as amended, requesting names to be added to a list of contractors and suppliers necessary parties of the renaming of said golf course. qualifi ed to perform contracts within the scope of proposed utility projects concern- (SEAL) ing construction, extension, and/or repair of electric public utility facilities for or on Council Member Stamps moved adoption; President Hendrix seconded. behalf of Entergy Mississippi, Inc. Names of qualifi ed contractors or suppliers desir- Kristi Moore ing to be added to such list may be submitted to supplierqualifi cationentergy.com. City Clerk Yeas- Foote, Hendrix, Stamps and Tillman. 6/1/2017 Nays- None. Please include contact information, type of contractor or supplier and a description Absent- Barrett-Simon, Priester and Stokes. of qualifi cations. uestions Call 1-844-387-9675. MediaBids - Life Alert Saving a Life from a potential catastrophe ATTEST: 3/9/2017 thru 12/28/2017 I Live Alone Kristi Moore City Clerk EVERY 10 MINUTES

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As a thyroid cancer sur- making its way through Congress, watching the fate of the Republi- would allow insurers to charge States that opt for a waiver lives together, where you (real- vivor battling nerve damage and they could end up paying a heavy can bill. higher premiums to people with would have to fi nd a way to try to ize), ‘I can’t do this,’” he said. other complications, Lisa was in price. “It scares me to death,” she pre-existing conditions if they had keep premiums affordable, such “For whatever reason, it happens such dire fi nancial straits in 2014 Under the bill, people who go said. a gap in coverage. Under the cur- as creating high-risk pools for to people.” that she and her husband let their without insurance for even just The bill, which passed the rent law, the sick and the healthy people with serious medical prob- One three-month gap came af- health insurance lapse. AP PHOTO/ a couple of months – whether House but is certain to be amend- must be charged the same. lems. In the past, many state-run ter he fi nished a masters degree MARK HUMPHREY because of a job loss, a divorce, ed in the Senate, represents the Because of those gap-in-cov- high-risk pools offered policies but had to wait for new coverage that some consumers still found to kick in. That left them unin- skipped mammograms and other too costly. sured for part of the time Patricia screenings. “That high-risk pool has to ex- Noll was pregnant with the cou- he -year-old had insurance ist, but it does not have to offer af- ple’s second daughter. She recalls for roughly eight years while fordable coverage,” said Cynthia thinking, “Please, God, do not let working for the American Cancer Cox, associate director of health anything happen.” Society but was laid off in Sep- reform and private insurance at oughly million people had tember. She acquired insurance the Kaiser Family Foundation. a gap in their health coverage of two months later through Michi- Insurance companies, she said, several months or more in , gan’s expansion of Medicaid, could use high premiums to avoid a recent Kaiser report found. An which was made possible by the taking on sick people. estimated 6.3 million of those had Affordable Care Act. Republicans say the gap-in- pre-existing conditions. Varner said a law that penalizes coverage surcharges will help sta- Heidi Varner, of Midland people for coverage gaps would bilize premiums for everyone by Township, Michigan, said her be out of step with the times. getting people to carry insurance fi rst break in coverage came after “In this day and age, there are at all times instead of waiting un- a divorce. She worked part-time companies that are downsizing til they get sick. Michigan Rep. jobs while raising three daughters all the time,” she said. “It’s very Fred Upton, a Republican, said but could not afford her own in- feasible for most people to have such provisions are “a simple but surance. at least a two-month gap in insur- important reform that will encour- She went without cover- ance. It’s not like when my dad age patients to enroll in coverage age for a decade despite having worked for Dow forever and had and stay enrolled.” been treated for cervical cancer a pension and you knew you had Yet maintaining health insur- while on her husband’s plan. She a job for your whole life.” Study: China struggles to kick world-leading cigarette habit By Matthew Brown having recently moved to ban ing rates among Chinese have Associated Press public smoking, with Shanghai’s fallen slowly over the past BEIJING – Most smokers in prohibition going into effect in years, by about percent annu- China, the world’s largest tobacco arch. n , the central gov- ally among men and . percent consumer, have no intention of ernment approved a modest na- among women, according to a kicking the habit and remain un- tionwide cigarette tax increase. separate study published in April aware of some of its most damag- But Chinese and international in the medical journal The Lancet. ing health effects, Chinese health health offi cials argue that more is Yet because of China’s popula- offi cials and outside researchers needed, including a nationwide tion growth . billion people said Wednesday. public smoking ban, higher ciga- at last count – the actual number of n estimated million peo- rette taxes and more aggressive smokers has continued to increase. ple smoke in China, almost a quar- health warnings. Such actions are Rising prosperity means cigarettes ter of the population, and concerns “critically important,” Yuan Jiang, have become more affordable, are growing about the long-term director of tobacco control for the while low taxes keep the cost of effects on public health and the Chinese Center for Disease Con- some brands at less than a pack. economy. trol, said in a statement released Sixty percent of Chinese smok- The vast majority of smokers with Wednesday’s study. ers were unaware that cigarettes are men, of whom percent told A public smoking ban appeared can lead to strokes and almost surveyors that they have no plans imminent last year. The govern- percent weren’t aware that smok- to quit, according to a decade-long ment health ministry said in De- ing causes heart disease, according study by the Chinese Center for cember that it would happen by to the study, which was released Disease Control and Prevention the end of , but that has yet to on World No Tobacco Day, when and Canadian researchers with materialize. the World Health Organization the International Tobacco Control hey have to fi gure out whats and others highlight health risks project. important as a health policy,” said associated with tobacco use. Such numbers have prompted Geoffrey Fong of Canada’s Uni- Government agencies and re- efforts to restrict the formerly versity of Waterloo, one of the au- search institutes in China, Canada ubiquitous practice. Major cities thors of Wednesday’s study. and the United States funded the including Beijing and Shanghai In line with global trends, smok- study.

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Move hatmaking Trump resisting pressure from into a U.S. factory? Easier Europe, Pope on climate deal said than done By Julie Pace able.” Once in power, Trump and Associated Press The Sierra Club’s executive Pruitt have moved to delay or WASHINGTON – President director, Michael Brune, called roll back federal regulations Donald Trump is expected to the expected move a “historic limiting greenhouse gas emis- withdraw the United States mistake which our grandchil- sions while pledging to revive from a landmark global climate dren will look back on with long-struggling .. coal mines. agreement, a White House of- stunned dismay at how a world hat is not yet clear is wheth- fi cial said ednesday, though leader could be so divorced er Trump plans to initiate a for- Trump and aides were looking from reality and morality.” mal withdrawal from the Paris for “caveats in the language” The House Democratic lead- accord, which under the terms related to the exit and had not er, ep. ancy Pelosi of ali- of the agreement could take made a fi nal decision. fornia, referred to it as “a stun- three years, or eit the underly- eaving the deal would fulfi ll ning abdication of American ing .. climate change treaty By Michael Rubinam a central campaign pledge, but leadership and a grave threat to on which the accord was based. Associated Press would anger international al- our planets future.” enate aority eader , Pa. f home lies who spent years in diffi cult Trump claimed before taking itch connell, -y., and is where you hang your hat, angol negotiations that produced an In this May 1, 2017 fi le photo, President Donald Trump speas in the offi ce that climate change was a other epublican sent rump is struggling to afford its pricey new accord to reduce carbon emis- East Room of the White House in Washington. A White House offi - hoa” created by the hinese a letter last week urging him to .. digs. sions. cial says President Donald Trump is epected to withdraw the United to hurt the .. economy, an as- follow through on his campaign When the famous hat brand worn Trump faced considerable States from the Paris climate accord. AP PHOTO/SUSA WALSH, FILE sertion that stands in defi ance of pledge to pull out of the climate by celebrities like amuel . ackson, pressure to hold to the deal dur- broad scientifi c consensus. accord. ost of the senators Brad Pitt and Gwen Stefani moved ing visits with European lead- supports an exit, as does Envi- ied economies. But Trump’s chief White who signed are from states that into a Pennsylvania factory last year ers and Pope Francis on his ronmental Protection gency A senior European Union ouse economic adviser, ary depend on the continued burn- from China, executives with the Boll- recent trip abroad. he offi cial, administrator cott Pruitt. e- offi cial said the and hina Cohn, told reporters during the ing of coal, oil and gas. man at o. billed it as an effort to who insisted on anonymity to nior adviser Jared Kushner gen- would reaffi rm their commit- trip abroad that Trump’s views undreds of high-profi le create .. manufacturing obs. discuss the decision before the erally thinks the deal is bad but ment to the pact regardless of on climate change were “evolv- businesses have spoken out in But as labor costs went up, prof- offi cial announcement, said the would like to fi nd a way to see what Trump did, and would ing” following the president’s favor of the deal, including Ap- its went down. ay down. he president and his aides were fi - if .. emissions targets can be spell out, during talks Friday in discussions with European lead- ple, oogle and almart. ven -year-old company behind an- naliing the details of a pullout. changed. Brussels, how they would meet ers. fossil fuel companies such as gol says its losing money on every Trump himself tweeted that rumps infl uential daughter their obligations. he offi cial, Still, he said that the carbon on obil, BP and hell say kangaroo-logo cap knitted at its fac- will be announcing my deci- Ivanka Trump’s preference is to who is involved in preparing levels agreed to by the prior ad- the United States should abide tory in damstown, miles west of sion on the Paris Accord over stay, but she made it a priority the meeting between offi - ministration would be highly by the deal. Philadelphia. the net few days.” to establish a review process so cials and China’s premier, was crippling to the .. economic n ongress, emocratic t has been certainly a bigger chal- hile rump currently fa- her father heard from all sides, not authoried to speak publicly growth,” and said that, if the senators sent Trump a letter lenge than what we could’ve ever vors an exit, he has been known said a senior administration of- and discussed the matter on president had to choose between saying withdrawal would hurt dreamed,” said Don Rongione, Boll- to change his thinking on ma- fi cial who was not authoried to condition of anonymity because limiting carbon and economic mericas credibility and infl u- man’s fedora-wearing president and jor decisions and tends to seek discuss her thinking and spoke the meeting statement was not growth, growing our economy ence on the world stage. . counsel from a range of inside on condition of anonymity. fi n a l i e d . is going to win.” upporters of he .. is the worlds sec- The nation’s oldest hatmaker ex- and outside advisers, many with early nations, including News of Trump’s expected the deal say its not an either-or ond-largest emitter of carbon, pects a relatively uick turnaround differing agendas, until the last the United States under Presi- decision drew swift reaction choice. following only hina. Bei- once .. workers get better at mak- minute. dent Barack Obama’s adminis- from the nited ations. he Word of Trump’s expected ing, however, has reaffi rmed ing the popular angol caps. But Trump’s top aides have been tration, agreed in to volun- organization’s main Twitter decision came a day after the its commitment to meeting its Bollmans early struggles with an- divided on the accord. tarily reduce their greenhouse page uoted ecretary-eneral president met with Pruitt. ike targets under the Paris accord, gol illustrate why the labor-intensive He was to meet later Wednes- gas emissions in an effort to ntonio uterres as saying, his boss, the EPA head has recently canceling construction garment industry left the nited day with ecretary of tate combat climate change. ith- limate change is undeniable. questioned the consensus of of about coal-fi red power tates in the fi rst place. Rex Tillerson, who has favored drawing would leave the United limate change is unstoppable. climate scientists that the Earth plants and investing billions in mployment is down percent remaining in the agreement. tates aligned only with ussia Climate solutions provide op- is warming and that man-made massive wind and solar proj- since the biggest decline of Chief strategist Steve Bannon among the world’s industrial- portunities that are unmatch- emissions are to blame. ects. any manufacturing sector as cost- cutting apparel companies shifted production to Asia in search of cheap- er labor. Bollman spends about an hour per worker in Pennsylvania vs. . in hina. Growing pot industry offers o why move n an industry where trends come and go uickly, its incredibly im- portant to incorporate speed into the breaks to entice minorities delivery of the product,” ongione said. By Janie Har and Bob Salsberg mits must spell out how they nearly four times more likely instead on personal wealth. Other apparel companies are also Associated Press will achieve racial euity. than whites to be arrested for n akland-based nonprofi t trying to be more nimble. .. ap- , alif. ndre Florida lawmakers agreed cannabis possession. known as The Hood Incubator parel production has increased havers was sentenced to fi ve last year to reserve one of three hat study did not report provides training and mentoring percent since , according to the years on felony probation after future cultivation licenses for Latino arrests because the FBI to minority cannabis entrepre- American Apparel & Footwear Asso- authorities burst into the house a member of the Florida Black data on which it was based did neurs. ciation, as some footwear and cloth- where he was living in one of Farmers and Agriculturists As- not track ispanics. But a aybe they lack the money ing makers decided to accept higher aklands most heavily policed sociation. study by the of alifor- to get into the industry or they labor costs in exchange for greater in- neighborhoods and found a There have been setbacks as nia and the rug Policy lli- might have, you know, gotten ventory control and proimity to .. uarter ounce of mariuana. well. he aryland eneral ance found Latinos were cited arrested in the past for oh, what customers. fter the raid, havers ssembly adourned last month at . times the rate of white do you know elling weed. KEEN, for example, began assem- couldn’t leave the state with- without acting on a bill to people for marijuana infractions nd now they cant actually get bling footwear at a plant in Portland, out permission. e was subect guarantee a place for minority- in os ngeles and . percent into the legal industry,” said b- regon, in . portswear giant to police searches at any time. owned businesses that were not the rate in Fresno. ele Ifedigbo, one of the group’s Under Armour opened a high-tech He walked to the corner store awarded any of the states initial he inority annabis Busi- three co-founders. facility in Baltimore last year. one night for maple syrup and In this photo taen May 11, Andre medical mariuana cultiva- ness Association has drafted Under Oakland’s program, ast year, for the fi rst time in de- came back in a police car. ffi - Shavers, who runs a mariuana tion licenses. model legislation for states con- applicants who dont ualify for cades, the number of manufacturing cers wanted to search his home delivery business, wals up a There’s no solid data on how sidering new or revised mari- a so-called euity license can obs created by .. companies that again. street in Oaland, Calif. The City many minorities own .. can- juana laws, including language still get preference if they in- moved operations back to the nation All the while, cannabis store- of Oaland is prodding cannabis nabis businesses or how many to expunge pot-related convic- cubate” a minority-owned busi- and by foreign companies investing fronts fl ourished elsewhere in a businesses to pair with minority seek a foothold in the industry. tions and to encourage racial ness with free rent or other help. in America exceeded the number state where medical marijuana applicants if they want a license But diversity advocates say and gender diversity among Dan Grace, president of Dark of obs lost by companies moving was authoried in . to sell, manufacture, cultivate or the industry is overwhelmingly cannabis businesses. eart ursery, is nervous about overseas, according to the Reshoring Now Oakland and other cit- distribute weed in 201 as part of white. “The people who got locked fi nding a partner but ready to nitiative, a nonprofi t set up to bring ies and states with legal pot are California’s massive epansion he lack of diversity, they up should not get locked out of make the program work. ebby factory obs back to the nited tates. say, can be traced to multiple this industry,” said ito ack- oldsberry, agnolia ellness et the .. garment industrys trying to make up for the toll of legal cannabis. AP PHOTO/ERIC marijuana enforcement took RISBERG factors rules that disualify son, a Boston city councilman dispensarys eecutive director, production gains also show why on minorities by giving them a people with prior convictions and mayoral candidate. e said the industry is primed to President Donald Trump’s campaign better shot at joining the grow- chusetts and Nevada approved from operating legal cannabis suggests Massachusetts give change and epand. pledge to return manufacturing jobs ing mariuana industry. frican ballot uestions in ovember. businesses; lack of access to licensing preference to groups hy Because theres a pro- to the .. could prove diffi cult. Americans made up 83 percent hey oin olorado, ashing- banking services and capital to that include at least one person hibition that’s been out there Increased automation is making it of cannabis arrests in Oakland ton, Oregon, Alaska and the fi nance startup costs and state with a mariuana conviction. targeting people in our commu- cheaper to sew and knit in the .. in the year havers was arrest- District of Columbia, which licensing systems that tend to he akland ity ouncil nities in akland, and its very but reuires fewer workers. o, even ed. acted earlier. wenty-nine states favor established or politically in April voted to set aside half unfair,” she said. as apparel makers crank out more “I was kind of robbed of a lot permit medical mariuana. connected applicants. of medical cannabis licenses Oakland hosted a business ..-made shirts and shoes, the in- for fi ve years,” havers said. Massachusetts’ ballot initia- “It’s a problem that has been for people who have been con- mixer this month that attracted dustry is losing more obs than its ts almost like, what do they tive was the fi rst to insert specif- recognized but has proven to be victed of a marijuana crime or several hundred people, includ- creating. mployment stood at more call that eparations. hats ic language encouraging partic- relatively intractable,” said am who lived in one of police ing retirees who have never than , workers last year, down how look at it. f this is what ipation in the industry by those Kamin, a professor at the Uni- districts with disproportionately smoked a joint and people who from a high of . million in . theyre offering, m going to disproportionately harmed by versity of enver turm ol- high mariuana arrests. andi- served time for marijuana of- oreover, more than percent of go ahead and use the services.” marijuana prohibition and en- lege of Law who studies mari- dates must meet income restric- fenses and established cannabis America’s wardrobe still comes from he efforts supporters say forcement.” he law does not uana regulation. tions. businesses. abroad. legalization is enriching white specify how that would be ac- n , blacks constituted Complicating matters is that That group included Shavers, Bollman is betting it can succeed people but not brown and black complished. percent of the .. popula- marijuana remains illegal under who hopes his drug-related re- with .. workers and by making people who have been arrested n hio, a medical pot tion but made up more than federal law – a fact seen as un- cord helps him get offi ce space Kangol, its most important brand, the for cannabis crimes at far great- law included setting aside percent of all arrests for pot pos- likely to change under President and investors to grow his deliv- old-fashioned way. er rates than whites. percent of marijuana-related li- session, according to an Ameri- onald rump. hat makes ery service, he edical train. “Bollman has to start making mon- Recreational pot is legal in censes for minority businesses. can ivil iberties nion study most banks reluctant to lend “It’s a blessing in disguise,” ey on its ..-made angol headwear eight states and the nation’s cap- n Pennsylvania, applicants for released in . he report money to startup cannabis busi- he said, “but not the blessing I or itll eventually have to ship produc- ital. alifornia, aine, assa- cultivation and dispensing per- found African Americans were nesses, which often must rely would recommend.” tion back overseas, ongione said. 18 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JUNE 1 - 7, 2017 www.mississippilink.com BOOK REVIEW: “MY DADDY RULES THE WORLD” BYHOPE ANITA SMITH C.2017, HENRY HOLT & CO. 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By Terri Schlichenmeyer has a porcupine on his face, and fast” or a “real horn that blows.” your neck. He might scoop you count on: every Daddy’s Little subtly of fathers who work late Columnist he’s a tickle octopus. He’s tall as When he spends extra time up, or balance you on his shoes irl and addys Boy will fi nd hours. Both boys and girls are Your daddy is the king of the a giraffe, wise as an owl, and he with you, just you and daddy, it’s so you can dance together to something to love inside “My equally represented here, which House. gives the best bear hugs. special. He makes a great break- an old-school song. He plays Daddy Rules the World.” is likewise a very nice touch. He’s the smartest person you When he’s taking a nap, you fast, and he makes time to talk with you and teaches you how They’re going to enjoy the Children will also appreciate know. He can run fast, jump try hard not to make a peep. You about what’s important. And if to do things that are fun to do; poems; that’s how author Hope Smith’s artwork: each picture is high, and his words make things sneak around and whisper, but you can’t talk with him at home he knows when to let go when Anita Smith presents each chap- created with torn paper, an art happen, he’s strong, cool, and there are times when you can’t (because sometimes, daddies go you’re learning to ride a bike, he ter and sentiment of a father’s form that’s interesting to look at, funny; he’s always making you help it: your voice accidentally “far away” for awhile), you can shows you the value of a great love for his child, and vice ver- as well as to try at home. laugh. And in the new book “My gets loud, the door might slam write a letter and tell him every- book, and he helps you to re- sa. Those rhymes are simple and This is a great book for kids to Daddy Rules the World,” words when you go outside, or some- thing. Add a poem or a prayer; member to be good. sweet, and they celebrate the read to dad, for dad to read aloud, and pictures by Hope Anita thing might be really funny, and he’ll like that very much. Your daddy is the king of the everyday. ts also nice to fi nd or for sharing with grandpa, too. Smith, you’ll read all about him. you giggle. You try to hush, but Your daddy might give you House. And that’s the way you poems that are specifi c to chil- No matter how you enjoy it, “My Your daddy is many things to when daddy sleeps, he’s noisy! a haircut outside, with a “back- like it. dren whose fathers are tempo- addy ules the orld” is fi t for you. He’s friendly as a puppy, he It sounds like “horses galloping wards cape” wrapped around Here’s a certainty you can rarily absent, and one that speaks any papa’s prince or princess.

Film Review a uer y Recluse comes to regret bringing Good Samaritan home in riveting suspense thriller

By Kam Williams Columnist Paul (Antonio Banderas) is the literary equivalent of a one- hit wonder. he fl ash in the pan enjoyed a short-lived suc- cess, thanks to the best-seller he published while still in his twenties. Back then, he became the toast of the town when the popular tome was adapted to the big screen, even though the movie bore no resemblance to his book besides having the same title. But that was decades ago. Now, all the money’s gone. The hangers-on have disappeared, too, and so has his wife (Al- exandra Klim). As of late, he’s turned into a recluse, living alone in the mountains of Colo- rado in a rundown cabin he can no longer afford to keep up. He fritters away most of his days drinking at a desk in a darkened room, praying for the inspiration to produce another masterpiece. Unfortunately, he’s suffering from such a ter- rible case of writer’s block that all he ever types are the words “I am stuck” over and over again. Upon bottoming out with little hope of recovering, Paul admits to himself that it’s time to sell house. So, he lists the property with Laura (Piper Perabo), an attractive realtor he hires more for her looks than her expertise. His judgment proves even worse when it comes to mak- ing friends. For, he decides service. Nevertheless, the plot ment thanks to a humdinger of to bring back to his place the thickens with the unannounced a twist. Good Samaritan (Jonathan arrival of several visitors, in- A riveting whodunit spoiled Rhys Meyers) who saved him cluding Laura, a delivery boy somewhat by a rabbit-out-of- from a trucker with road rage. (Nicholas Aaron), and a cop the-hat resolution. Only after Paul agrees to let the (Vincent Riotta) looking for a Very Good (3 stars) stranger crash for a few days, missing mailman. Rated R for profanity and does the guy reveal that he “just hus unfolds Black Butterfl y, violence. got out of prison and ain’t never an English language-remake of Running time: 93 minutes goin’ back.” Papillon Noir (2008), a French Distributor: Lionsgate Pre- Might this be the creep re- fi lm featuring the same basic miere sponsible for the recent rash of premise. Directed by Brian To see a trailer for murders in the area? Unfortu- Goodman (Sal), this compel- lac utter y, visit: nately, Paul’s located in an iso- ling suspense thriller slowly https://www.youtue.com/ lated spot in the woods without ratchets up the tension only watchvLaOym3nMM any internet, TV or cell phone to unravel during the denoue-

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FILM REVIEW: “LOWRIDERS”

By Dwight Brown pensed and measured through- dubbed reen Poison,” doesnt motion, it doesnt stop. onfl ict fi gure who is fi ghting back de- footage. NNPA Newswire Film Critic out the fi lm. ust as you think approve of annys graffi ti, after confl ict. risis after crisis. mons, is the glue and mortar. verall, the fi lms consistent Rarely do urban tales bal- one familial confl ict is over, an- “You scribble like a bitch.” And Romances strained by miscom- Whenever he is on screen the feel and tone is the product of ance authenticity with solid other emerges. The script is so he is even less tolerant after he munication and insecurities. drama rings true. His pacing, director Ricardo de Montreuil, drama elements and strong well written it could become a has to bail Danny and his bud- Emotions like anger, fear, hap- rhythm and cadence take the who uses his background in emotion. “Boyz n the Hood” play. dy Chuy (Tony Revelori, “The piness and sadness ride the sur- father fi gure to a deep place. fi lm, , advertising and print and “Straight Outta Compton” Danny Alvarez (Gabriel Cha- Grand Budapest Hotel”) out face from beginning to end. ts he lens of ndrs nches to make each set visually ap- are perfect examples. “Lowrid- varria), a twenty-something of jail after they get busted for the mark of strong writing and camera makes the colors of the pealing. Every scene is racked ers” is in their league; it checks hicano graffi ti artist, leaves writing on walls. the talented cast conveys those retro, lowrider autos saturated with emotion and every perfor- all the boxes: acting, direc- his spray painted artwork all This set up provides enough feelings perfectly. and vibrant. Interior scenes in mance is as resolved as possi- tion, writing and production over East L.A. In fact, the drama for a TV series, but the Supporting actors like Revol- East LA jump off the screen ble. Montreuil gives audiences elements. This groundbreak- whole city is his canvass. Many writers dont stop there. anny ori and Cress Williams (TV se- because of elanie ones pro- an intimate look at a car culture ing fi lm about the atino e- of the likenesses are of a myste- gets a Bohemian white girl- ries “Code Black”) as a police duction design and Karuna and a Latino/American experi- perience in East Los Angeles rious woman, cloaked, face hid- friend Lorelai (Melissa Ben- detective, fi ll in the cracks. va armarkars set design. he art ence that has become the life- will become as classic as those den. That image has been a part oist), and their cultural differ- Longoria as the nurturing step- direction, by Hunter Brown and blood of Southern California. aforementioned fi lms. of annys artistic every ences complicate their romance. mom turns on the charm. The Eve McCarney, keeps the pallet ts only springtime, but this The production is the brain- since his mom died. annys older brother Fran- very smoldering Rossi, heavily in the earth tones or bright pri- is the kind of fi lm that warrants child of Oscar-winning pro- ow he lives with his dad, cisco, aka Ghost (Theo Rossi, tatted, boils over with anger; mary colors that symbolize the an Oscar nomination campaign ducer Brian Grazer (“A Beau- Miguel (Demian Bichir, “A “Sons of Anarchy”), gets out the way he plays Ghost, you culture and the locale. in several categories in the fall. tiful Mind”). Peruvian director Better Life”), a recovering al- of prison with a real grudge know violence is around the Mirren Gordon-Crozier takes icely done. arm-hearted. Ricardo de Montrueil (“Man- coholic who runs a car club against the father, who never corner. great pains to make the clothes he fi lms aura sticks with you. cora”) and writers Cheo Hodari that specializes in lowriders visited him and didnt support Gabriel Chavarria has just look real, like they belong to the wight rown is a fi lm critic Coker (“Southland”) and El- – classic cars with 50 coats of his kids during his wifes death. the right amount of vulner- characters and not the wardrobe and travel writer. As a fi lm crit- gin James (“Sons of Anarchy” paint that hug the ground or can hosts way of taking revenge ability and bravura to make the department. ditors Billy Fo ic, he regularly attends inter- spinoff “Mayans MC”) are the bounce high like a pogo stick. is by competing against his dad central character believable and (“Straight Outta Compton”) national fi lm festivals including perceptive artists who brought His stepmom Gloria (Eva Long- in a lowrider competition that engaging enough to make view- and Kiran Pallegadda (“Ameri- Cannes, undance, Toronto and the fi lm to life. heyve created oria) and little sister round out has a grand prize with enough ers want to follow him through can Heist”) put their foot on the the American lac Film Festi- a compelling story with deeply the household. Miguel, who ex- money to make a difference in to the end of his journey. How- gas pedal and dont let up until val. ead more movie reviews drawn characters and heart-felt presses his art through his cars, both their lives. ever, Oscar-nominated actor the fi nal credits come after y wight rown here and at drama, which is perfectly dis- especially his prized old Chevy Once the storyline is set in Demian Bichir, as the paternal judiciously chosen minutes of wightrownn.com. OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK JUNE 2017 HIGHLIGHTS NEW SERIES & SEASONS - (P) Denotes: Premieres

QUEEN SUGAR feelings for Hollywood (Omar J. OWN’s hit drama series from pro- (P) Saturday, June 10 (9 p.m. p.m. – 10 p.m. ET/PT) Epi- Two-Night Season Pre- Dorsey). Plus, Micah (Nicholas L. lifi c producer Tyler Perry starring – 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: sode: I Have Lived miere Tuesday, June 20 and Ashe) has a dangerous encoun- John Schneider (Jim Cryer) and Marcus’ (Michael Jai White) ex- Wednesday, June 21 (10 ter with a police offi cer and Nova Tika Sumpter (Candace Young) The Big Secret teammate shows up at C-Sports (Rutina Wesley) deals with the portrays the ongoing drama be- p.m. – 11 p.m. ET/PT) Marcus (Michael Jai White) and Now. The former athlete is in des- loss of her relationship with Calvin tween the wealthy Cryer and perate need of a friend. *The series will regularly air Angela (Tasha Smith) worry about (Greg Vaughan) and later holds a Harrington families and the poor on Wednesdays (10 p.m. – having another child at this point community fundraiser. Young family. This season, things in their lives. Meanwhile, Leslie (P) Saturday, June 24 (10 11 p.m. ET/PT) heat up as everyone is tested like (Crystle Stewart) and Jennifer From Academy Award-nominated p.m. – 10:30 p.m. ET/PT) Epi- (P) Wednesday, June 21 (10 never before. As always, revenge (Cocoa Brown) have a big secret fi lmmaker Ava DuVernay (“13th,” sode: All The Voices p.m. – 11 p.m. ET/PT) Epi- will come down like a weight of to tell their men. “Selma”) and executive producer Marcus’ (Michael Jai White) old sode: To Usward steel and what goes around will Oprah Winfrey, “ueen Sugar” teammate, William (guest star Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe) has an come back around with cata- tells the contemporary story of the (P) Saturday, June 10 (9:30 Sean Riggs), reveals that he is in idea for the farm, Charley (Dawn- strophic consequences. Bordelon siblings who struggle to p.m. – 10 p.m. ET/PT) Epi- a very dark place. Lyen Gardner) is blindsided dur- move forward with their lives as sode: Bodacious ing her fi nal divorce mediation (P) Tuesday, June 20 (9 p.m. they strive to honor the legacy The men are all at odds with the with Davis (Timon Kyle Durrett) – 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: OPRAH’S MASTER CLASS of their father following his unex- women. and Nova (Rutina Wesley) holds The Fallout From War Sneak Preview Saturday, pected passing. Charley (Dawn- a community fundraiser. Plus, Hanna’s (Crystal Fox) family is June 10 (10 p.m. – 11 p.m. Lyen Gardner, “Unforgettable”) (P) Saturday, June 17 (9 p.m. Aunt Violet (Tina Lifford) learns once again pushed to their limits ET/PT) relocates to Saint Josephine, Lou- that Hollywood (Omar J. Dorsey) after Warlock (Jon Chaffi n) un- – 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Featuring unprecedented fi rst- isiana to help run the family busi- might have been involved in a life- leashes his vengeance. All Over The Place person insight into the brilliant ness. As the only black female threatening accident. Jennifer (Cocoa Brown) needs minds of entertainers and public sugarcane mill owner, she must (P) Tuesday, June 27 (9 p.m. convincing to receive prenatal fi gures we love, respect and ad- fi ght to regain her independence care. (P) Wednesday, June 28 (10 – 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: mire, “Oprah’s Master Class” tells while rebuilding her relationships the stories you’ve never heard p.m. – 11 p.m. ET/PT) Epi- My Grandson’s War with her estranged siblings. Ralph (P) Saturday, June 17 (9:30 from the people you thought you sode: What Do I Care For Mamma Rose (guest star Rachel Angel (Kofi Siriboe, “Girls Trip”) knew best. Hand-picked by Oprah Winfree) plans to enact a devas- p.m. – 10 p.m. ET/PT) Epi- attempts to transform from a for- Morning Winfrey for their unique impact merly incarcerated single father Micah (Nicholas L. Ashe) fi nds tating revenge plot. sode: And It Starts The women are very irritable as on the world, true modern mas- to a land owner in the eyes of his solace at Nova’s (Rutina Wes- ters share the greatest lessons family as he works to restore his ley) place, Charley (Dawn-Lyen their husbands try to cope. FOR BETTER OR WORSE they’ve learned along the way, in- relationship with his son’s moth- Gardner) confronts Davis (Timon Season Premiere Saturday, cluding their successes, failures, er. Nova (Rutina Wesley, “True Kyle Durrett) about their custody (P) Saturday, June 17 (10 June 10 (9 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET/ triumphs, disappointments and Blood”) fi nds herself torn between arrangement and Aunt Violet’s p.m. – 10:30 p.m. ET/PT) Epi- PT – Two Episodes Back-to- heartbreaks. her activism and her desire to be (Tina Lifford) time with Holly- sode: Faking It loved. Together, they must learn wood (Omar J. Dorsey) might Back) Angela (Tasha Smith), Leslie (P) Saturday, June 10 (10 to rely on one another as they be short-lived. Plus, Nova (Ru- *Three episodes will regu- (Crystle Stewart) and Jennifer navigate their tenuous bonds as tina Wesley) meets someone at larly air back-to-back (9 p.m. (Cocoa Brown) took a second p.m. – 11 p.m. ET/PT) Epi- family. a symposium and Ralph Angel – 10:30 p.m. ET/PT) home pregnancy test, and the re- sode: Kevin Hart (Kofi Siriboe) confronts Jacob Tyler Perry’s popular comedy sults are in. With persistence and sheer will, actor/comedian Kevin Hart (P) Tuesday, June 20 (10 p.m. Boudreaux (guest star Lea Coco) “For Better Or Worse” returns for worked his way up from selling about spying on his property. its sixth season starring Tasha (P) Saturday, June 24 (9 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Af- sneakers in Philadelphia to selling ter The Winter Smith. The entire group of friends – 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: I is back, and they are crazier than out stadiums as a stand-up com- Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner) THE HAVES AND THE Got Her Card ever. But, no good deed goes ic. Over the course of his meteoric and Davis (Timon Kyle Durrett) Jennifer (Cocoa Brown) decides HAVE NOTS unpunished. The friends have to rise, Kevin has come to learn that remain entangled, Ralph Angel to take Richard’s (Kent Faulcon) Season Premiere Tuesday, fi nd ways to laugh and cling to fame and success come second (Kofi Siriboe) tries to fi nd his foot- legal trouble into her own hands. June 20 (9 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET/ moments of joy in the midst of de- to family. ing on the family farm and Aunt PT) spair. Violet (Tina Lifford) confronts her (P) Saturday, June 24 (9:30 20 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JUNE 1 - 7, 2017 www.mississippilink.com

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