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Vol. 20, No. 40 July 31 - August 6, 2014 50¢ Congratulations to winners of ... The 36th Mississippi The 40th Jackson Gospel Music Awards & Music Awards First woman James Brown biopic “Get named director of On Up!” filmed in Mississippi Jackson’s Public premieres in Jackson area By Stephanie R. Jones Contributing Writer Works Department Movie director Tate Taylor once again brought the glitz of Hollywood to Mississippi with a special premiere show- Kishia L. Powell’s city council ing of his latest project, the confirmation passes 5 yeas 1 abstention James Brown biopic “Get On Up!” By Ayesha K. Mustafaa About 575 attended the tick- Editor eted Sunday show at Malco Grandview in Madison, Miss., The Jackson City Council Sunday, July 27, 2014, to see held a confirmation hearing and greet movie stars as they in the public council meeting walked the red carpet, leading Tuesday, July 29, accepting up to a nationwide opening of with five yeas and one ab- the film on Friday, August 1. stention Mayor Tony Yarber’s The charity fundraiser took selection of Kishia L. Powell, in $30,000 for Mission Mis- Gov. Phil Bryant with wife Deborah, Tate Taylor, director of Get On Up! and Chadwick Boseman who P.E., as the director of the sissippi, an organization that portrays James Brown in the movie are all smiles at the movie premiere. PHOTO BY JAY JOHNSON city’s Public Works Depart- promotes racial reconcilia- ment., making her the first tion through the teachings of New York, but because it was “our visionary.” ter. Jaclyn Bethany, a gradu- woman to ever hold the posi- Christ. filmed mostly in Jackson and Appearing with Taylor was ate of St. Andrews Episcopal tion. Ward 3 Councilwoman Nettie Winters, president of Natchez, Miss., Taylor, a Mis- Chadwick Boseman, who School in Ridgeland, also had LaRita Cooper-Stokes was Mission Mississippi, said the sissippi native, did the same portrays James Brown in the a supporting role. absent. film helps to change the mes- here. movie. Others on the carpet Taylor said this premiere Yarber has followed sage of Mississippi that nor- Gov. Phil Bryant was on were Mississippians includ- was just as exciting as his first through on his promises to mally is filtered throughout hand to welcome the cast and ing twins Jordan and Jamarion for “The Help.” exemplify Jackson as the Powell PHOTO BYJAY JOHNSON the world. “There is no bigger crew back to the city and tout Scott, 7, who played a young Boseman said “Get Up On!” “bold new city,” reaching be- event in the world than being the economic impact Taylor’s Brown; 14-year-old Alvin Ed- was “the film of a lifetime. It yond the local area to find his maintenance.” here today,” Winters said. “It’s films (he also director “The ney II, who played Brown’s would have been a big mistake new director for one of the The multitude of com- a great story and Mississippi is Help,” which was filmed in the son Teddy; and 7-year-old most important departments plaints about broken water on the map.” state) have had on the state. McKenzie Matthews, who of the city. pipelines, crumbling streets Get on up The film also premiered in Bryant referred to Taylor as played Brown’s young daugh- Continued on page 4 The city describes the mis- and other issues with an ag- sion of its Public Works De- ing infrastructure will be the partment as “to maintain and responsibility of Powell. enhance the capital city’s in- Powell has 16 years of frastructure with dependable, experience and expertise in professional and dedicated sustainable infrastructure employees…. Its divisions management and utility op- The Tougaloo 9 featured in include engineering, facility erations. She’s served mu- management, infrastructure management, solid waste, Powell water and sewer and vehicle Continued on page 2 “Risking Everything: A Freedom Summer Exhibit for Students” Photo of the Week By Ayesha K. Mustafaa Editor Happy Birthday The Eudora Welty Library, 300 N. State St., in downtown Councilman Charles Tillman Jackson, was the venue for the Jackson Hinds Library System’s Senior Statesman reception for The Wisconsin Historical Society traveling ex- hibit, themed “Risking Every- thing: A Freedom Summer Ex- hibit for Students.” The reception and exhibit fea- tured a ceremony honoring the Tougaloo 9, a group of Tougaloo College students, whose March 27, 1961 sit-in led to the deseg- regation of the Jackson Munici- pal Library, which was across the street from the current Eu- Alfred Cook (right) one of the original Tougaloo 9 traveled from Flint, Mich. to witness the exhibit dora Welty Library. ceremony with his grandchildren, Jessie Cook and Imani Hill. PHOTOS BY AYESHA K. MUSTAFAA The ceremony included a dra- matic reenactment of the Touga- Mich., and James C. Bradford of played the roles of each of the to attend the exhibit, joined by loo 9’s 1961 sit-in. It closed with Jackson - were present to receive Tougaloo 9. The reenactment his grandchildren, Imani Hill, the presentation of nine medal- the medallions presented by Pat- was directed by Charlotte Mo- 12, and Jessie Cook, 24. Jessie lions honoring the Tougaloo 9. ty Furr, executive director of the man, assistant director of public Portrait of Tillman as acting mayor and birthday song presented Two of the original Tougaloo Jackson Hinds Library System. services. Tougaloo 9 during city council meeting July 29. PHOTO BY JAY JOHNSON 9 - Alfred L. Cook Sr. of Flint, Students from the library staff Cook drove from Michigan Continued on page 4

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2 • the mississippi link July 31 - August 6, 2014 www.mississippilink.com Economic Development Authority officers take oaths of office By Jackie Hampton recommend- Publisher ing Ed John- The Hinds County Eco- son to serve nomic Development Author- as president, ity held its regular Board of Joe Rooks Trustees meeting Wednes- as vice day, July 30, 2014 at 11:30 p r e s i d e n t a.m. The luncheon meeting and Louis was held at the Capital Club Wright as of Jackson and was open to s e c r e t a r y - the public. t r e a s u r e r. Ed Johnson presided over The board the meeting. Johnson, who unanimous- formerly was vice president ly voted to of the board, was filling the accept the unexpired term of Van Au- committee’s brey Evans, who passed away recommen- June 12 after a long battle dations. with Multiple Myeloma. The new Hinds Co. Economic Development Authority Board of Trustees luncheon at the The first order of business officers took Captial Club of Jackson PHOTOS BY JACKIE HAMPTON L- R Louis Wright, Joe Rooks and Ed Johnson taking oath of office was a report from the nomi- the oath of son said he would serve as ganization, and as vice to help him through the pro- office in order to move Hinds nating committee regarding office from Blake Wallace, president by being transpar- president, he too would be cess. County forward.” the officers for the fiscal year executive director of the ent, accountable and acces- transparent and accountable. Wright said, “I am hon- Members of the nominat- 2014-2015. Hinds County Economic De- sible. Rooks, being a new member ored to serve as secretary- ing committee include Mary Leroy Walker stated the velopment Authority. Rooks stated he was hon- of the board, said he would treasurer and will do my best White, Mike Daly and Leroy committee was unanimously After taking the oath John- ored to be a part of the or- rely on Walker and others to carry out the duties of the Walker, chairman. Powell Continued from page 1 nicipal clients across the U.S. in salary proposed for Powell, In 2008, Powell was named AMEC, one of the world’s serve the citizens of Jackson. ents during her confirmation and London, England. which will make her the high- head of the Bureau of Water leading engineering, project “Where the Mayor has cast a hearing, saying, “They have “The expertise Ms. Pow- est paid city employee - more and Wastewater for the City management and consultancy vision for the City of Jack- empowered me to live a life ell brings to Jackson raises than the mayor. To the inqui- of Baltimore, serving 1.8 mil- companies, where she is the son, part of my role as pub- of consequence, consciously the bar in terms of expecta- ry, Powell said that coming lion customers in the Balti- business development lead lic works director will be to choosing to devote part of my tions set for the Public Works from the private sector to ac- more metropolitan region and for the Chesapeake Bay Re- align the department with the life to something beyond my- Department and the services cept this position she will be providing oversight for 1,900 gion. She assisted in increas- policy initiatives established self.” provided to our citizens,” taking a pay cut. Regarding employees in seven divisions. ing the firm’s market share in for the administration,” she Powell is a licensed profes- Yarber said. the morale of the department, She was responsible for ad- stormwater program manage- said. sional engineer in Maryland, “Ms. Powell has set herself she said she will work to see ministration and operations ment and water resources en- “We’ll do this by initiating Virginia and the District of apart in a male-dominated that all employees are com- of the Bureau, including the gineering engagements. best practices, becoming fis- Columbia. She holds a Bach- profession. Her selection as pensated according to their development and implemen- During her career, she cally fit, improving service elor of Science degree in civil public works director is one positions of responsibilities. tation of the utility’s $2.2 worked in the United King- delivery, right-sizing our engineering from Morgan of the bold moves we’re mak- Yarber said he has no prob- billion capital improvement dom, including as lead engi- operation, becoming more State University’s Clarence ing in the Bold New City as lem with Powell earning more program; technical direction neer for detailed design and efficient, prioritizing infra- M. Mitchell Jr. School of En- we commit to a comprehen- than him. He added that the for over $1 billion in ac- construction of a flooding structure improvements and gineering. sive infrastructure improve- increase in salary does have tive design and construction; alleviation scheme to com- sustainably managing our in- To hear the July 29 city ment plan.” precedence in the city’s his- regulatory negotiations; and ply with the Thames Water frastructure assets, as well as council meeting where Pow- Ward 7 Councilwoman tory with other departments. command of large-scale wa- AMP4 program in London. building our internal capacity ell was confirmed, go to www. Margaret Barrett-Simon Powell’s salary will go from ter emergencies. Powell said she’s excited to do work.” city.jackson.ms.us/citycoun- raised concern over the hike a pay rating of 37 to 54. She currently works with about the opportunity to Powell thanked her par- cil www.mississippilink.com July 31 - August 6, 2014 THE mississippi link • 3 Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. celebrates Centennial Local chapters represented

The Mississippi Link Newswire brothers represented. mas. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Highlights of the week in- The fraternity also contrib- Inc. celebrated their Centen- cluded the unveiling of the uted to the Hosea Williams nial in Washington, D.C., Sigma Monument on the Feed the Hunger program July 16-20, 2014 at the Mar- Howard University cam- and to Al Sharpton’s Action riott Wardman Hotel and pus, a $500,000 endowment Network. Convention Center. left to the university and the Members of the sister so- With approximately 10,000 signing of the agreement rority, Zeta Phi Beta Soror- in attendance, the centennial with “My Brother’s Keeper,” ity, Inc., also attended. was well represented by the President Barack Obama’s Founders of the fraternity three local chapters in the Male Initiative, according in 1914 were three visionary Jackson area: Mu Sigma, the to Dr. Marcus A. Chanay, Howard University students alumni chapter, with both southern regional director - A. Langston Taylor of Ten- collegiate chapters, Alpha for the states of Mississippi, nessee, Leonard F. Morse of Beta (Jackson State) and Alabama, Georgia, Florida Massachusetts and Charles I. Beta Rho (Tougaloo). Fifty and the islands of the Baha- Brown of Kansas.

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Get on up Continued from page 1 not to take the role.” For all but Taylor and Bose- man, the red carpet hoopla was a first. “Get On Up!” was the first film for the children but they all seemed to get a thrill out of the experience. McKenzie at first wanted her mother Tamala Matthews of Terry to walk with her but mom told her she had to do it by her- self. She came off like a pro, explaining that she has to say “Surprise!” as Brown showed off a new private jet. The Scott boys, who were key characters throughout the film, were already looking to the fu- ture. “I want to be in “Trans- formers” and “Iron Man” and the “Lego” movies,” said Jamar- ion. He said his favorite scene is State Sen. Hillman Frazier and wife Jean don afro wigs for the premiere. PHOTOS BY Natdrick L. Jones and mother Lera Jones display album cover of “Handful of Soul” by one where “Miss Honey” is giv- STEPHANIE R. JONES James Brown. Jones’ father, Nathaniel Jones, was band director on the album. ing him a soothing talk. Jordan said no “Transform- ers” for him. “I want to play Spider-Man,” he said. He add- ed one of his most fun parts of filming was when he had to steal something from someone. (That scene didn’t make it into the movie.) Alvin said he is looking into other acting roles and his moth- er has already rejected one. He wouldn’t talk much about his part in the film. “I don’t want to give it away,” he said. Learning to do the splits while dancing was the toughest part of filming, he said. Bethany left Mississippi and moved to New York to pursue an acting career. Ironically, her first film role came in her home state. “When I heard about it, I Jordan and Jamarion Scott play James Brown as a child. Helen Irving, Iman Muhammad Ali and Georgia Cohran. Cohran was an extra in the movie. knew I had to do it,” she said. “This film really inspired me.” the jacket cover. “It’s just really ex- Bethany attended with her friend citing to be a part of this,” she said. Evan Brechtel, also an actor. Jones’ son Natdrick Jones, owner Her parents are both attorneys and of N.L. Jones Funeral Directors in figured she would enter a similar, Tupelo, said he and his mother are more stable field but she said they still paid royalties from his father’s are supportive. She said her scenes work with the band. were filmed during the Christmas so Jean Frazier, attending with State she was able to spend time with her Sen. Hillman Frazier, said the film family and friends during the holi- presented a great balance of en- days. tertainment and Brown’s social Some premiere attendees had ties contributions. She recalled Brown to Brown or were simply fans. performing free concerts at the Coli- Lera Jones of Tupelo brought seum in Jackson and passing out along an LP jacket from the 70s. Her sneakers to children. late husband Nathaniel Leon Jones Stephanie R. Jones can be reached was Brown’s band director at the at [email protected] or (601) time and his photo is on the back of 260-4232. Nettie Winters, president of Mission McKenzie protrays James Brown’s Alvin Edney, II protrays James Brown’s son Mississippi daughter in the movie. in “Get On Up!” Tougaloo 9 Continued from page 1 expressed how proud he was of his grandfather’s proactive youth day. Alfred Cook was the age of his grandson when he decided to join the Tougaloo students in the sit-in. Christon Howard, 47, works at the library and was still in awe of the history unfolding. “I was not even born when these sit-ins took place. I was sheltered by my parents, so much that I thought ‘Jim Crow’ was a man,” she said, Armand Anding, son of Tougaloo 9 Meredith speaking of the term used for the Anding (deceased), wears medallion on double standards in the south, a Christon Howard, a library employee, behalf of his father. set of laws for whites and a set of with her son laws (Jim Crow) for blacks. Original Tougaloo 9 James C. Bradford with Don Ladorian She brought her son, Don La- Tyler Dirks, a biology teacher at Provine Patty Furr, executive director of the Jackson Shelton dorian Shelton, 11, to the exhibit. High School, views the exhibit Hinds Library System PSA “I want my son to know this his- tory, so he will appreciate what businesses and to so many people did for him as a register residents black child,” she said. to vote. The materials, which were The exhibit archived by the Wisconsin His- features photo- torical Society, represent one of graphs of Missis- the nation’s most extensive col- sippi residents, lections of Civil Rights mate- the volunteers rial and include more than 100 who came to Mis- The original Tougaloo 9 – Joseph Jackson Jr., Geraldine Edwards, James Bradford, Evelyn manuscript collections about the sissippi from all Pierce, Albert Lassiter, Ethel Sawyer, Meredith Anding, Janice Jackson and Alfred Cook Mississippi Freedom Summer over the United Project of 1964. States and their Why Wisconsin? Furr ex- opponents. plained that many of the Freedom Furr said, “We Summer volunteers came to Mis- are honored to sissippi from Wisconsin. Upon host this impor- their return home, they turned in tant exhibit from their personal notes and memora- the Wisconsin bilia to their local museum. Historical So- The exhibit has toured major ciety during the museums and libraries in U.S. 2014 Freedom cities this summer, and its ap- Summer Celebra- Reenactment of the Tougaloo 9 being arrested at the public library in Jackson in March 1961 pearance at the Jackson Hinds Li- tion. We invite brary System’s downtown branch students and their was the only remaining stop on families to take the tour in Mississippi. some time to visit The exhibit features 70 pho- the exhibit at the tographs, manuscripts, diaries Eudora Welty Li- and other primary source materi- brary from July als which document the work of 25 to August 9, the Freedom Summer volunteers 2014 while it is who worked during the summer here in the capi- of 1964 to integrate “all-white” tal.” Library staff from Tougaloo and Jackson State portraying Tougaloo 9. www.mississippilink.com July 31 - August 6, 2014 THE mississippi link • 5 36th Annual Mississippi Gospel Music Awards Marriott Hotel • Jackson, Miss. 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Hinds County Sheriff’s Office I n M e m o r i a m Narcotics Division and Jackson Police Owen H. Brooks Department’s Narcotics Division joint Civil Rights veteran operations garner major arrests The Mississippi Link Newswire campaigns for president in Owen H. Brooks was born 1984 and 1988. in New York City Novem- He traveled extensively ber 18, 1928 and received for many human rights his primary and secondary causes - to Cuba, Lebanon education in Boston, Mass. and Western Europe and as- He attended Northeastern sisted in many Third World University in Boston, where projects in the Caribbean Is- he majored in electronic en- lands, Guyana and Surinam. gineering. He served as field director He was later awarded a for the Delta Oral History fellowship in 1980 and at- Project from 1995 to 1997, tended the Massachusetts a project of Tougaloo Col- Institute of Technology lege and Dickerson College Brooks (MIT), where he received a in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. certificate from the Depart- Brooks served as field Ascension and had been a Jessica Danielle Martin Willie Earl McMillian Demetries Shawn Morrow ment of Urban Studies and representative for for- member of the Episcopal The Mississippi Link Newswire Planning in Urban Plan- mer Congressman Mike church since childhood. ning. Espy from 1987 to 1992. Active in church activities, According to Othor Cain, Brooks became a staff He served as field director he served as chairperson of spokesman for the Hinds person for the National for Congressman Bennie evangelism, church litur- County Sheriff’s Department, Council of Churches of Thompson from 1993 to gist, member of the men’s Friday, July 25, 2014 at ap- Christ, Division of Church 1995. He has also served chorus, combined choirs, proximately 8:30 p.m., the and Society in 1965 and as supervisor of the City’s and the Chancel choir, and a Hinds County Sheriff’s Nar- was immediately assigned GED Program and as an member of United Method- cotics Division along with the to the Delta Ministry in employment coordinator ist Men. And he served on Jackson Police Department’s Greenville, Miss. with the city of Jackson in Aldersgate’s church build- Narcotics Division executed As director of the Delta the Department of Human ing study committee. three search warrants. Ministry since 1966, he and Cultural Services. He leaves to cherish his • Warrant 1055, executed at spearheaded many activi- His passion for civil rights memories, wife Lescener 1053 Woodrow Wilson Road, ties such as voter registra- never died, and in 2004 he Harris Brooks, their five in Jackson, resulted in the ar- tion and voter education, helped organize the Veter- daughters, three sons, seven rest of Demetries Shawn Mor- Tihran Ruffin Timothy Yates community and economic ans of the Mississippi Civil granddaughters and three row, 41, for possession of development projects such Rights Movement, Inc., grandsons. crystal methamphetamine (ice) son, where Tihran Ruffin, 33, with the introduction of contra- as Strike City and Freedom and served as the founding Services begin Friday, with intent to distribute approx- was arrested for possession of band into a correctional facility Village, Inc. chairman. Through this or- August 1, for celebration of imately two ounces of ice, with marijuana with intent to de- and possession of a controlled He participated in the or- ganization, he helped begin life family hour and view- a street value of about $6,000. liver while in possession of a substance with the intent to ganization of the Mound national conferences for ing 6-7 p.m. and memorial Morrow was also charged with firearm. Ruffin was in posses- distribute. Additionally, a beige Bayou Community Hospi- movement veterans, a trend service 7-8 p.m. at the Al- possession of marijuana with sion of approximately 1.5 lbs. 1998 Mazda pickup truck was tal and Health Center. He that continues to this day. dersgate United Methodist the intent to distribute, valued of marijuana, with a street val- seized. served on the Health Cen- He retired as the execu- Church, 655 Beasley Rd., in at $1,299. Seized from Morrow ue of $2,000. Also seized was In these arrests, items seized ter’s Board of Directors for tive director of the Veter- Jackson. was a 2002 Cadillac Deville. $1729 in currency along with were: five packs of Top rolling many years. He also was ans of the Mississippi Civil Funeral Service is Satur- • Warrant 3980, was executed one handgun. paper, two packs of cigarillos, involved in the 1960s and Rights Movement, Inc., in day, August 2, beginning at Country Club Drive, in Jack- • Also during these joint op- three packs of Newport ciga- early 1970s in public school 2012 but currently served as at 1 p.m. at St. Andrews son, where Willie McMillan, erations and based on regular rettes, five cellular phones, four desegregation in many parts oral historian for the orga- Episcopal Cathedral, 305 E. 50, was arrested for Possession surveillance of county prop- battery chargers, two 16-ounce of the Mississippi Delta. nization. He recently served Capitol St., in Jackson. of Marijuana with intent to de- erty, at approximately 7 p.m. bags of tobacco, one scan disk The civil rights veteran as the assistant oral histori- Repast immediately after liver. He also was in possession Sunday, July 27, the Hind hard drive, three AT&T SIM acted as an advisor to the an for the Margaret Walker funeral will be at St. Chris- of a firearm. McMillian was in County Sheriff Office arrested cards, four cellular phone bat- Freedom Democratic Party Center. He remained active topher’s Episcopal Church, possession of approximately Timothy Lee Yates, 34, a white teries, one USB cable, two and in 1968 assisted in or- in various local, national 643 Beasley Rd., Jackson. eight lbs. of marijuana, with male, of 1177 Panola Braxton eight-packs of syringes - one ganizing the Loyalist Del- and international human Final arrangements have a street value of $5,000. Also Rd., Braxton, Miss., and Jessi- containing a clear liquid sub- egation to the Democratic rights causes. been entrusted to Collins seized was $722 in currency ca Danielle Martin, 29, a white stance testing positive for Convention in Chicago, Ill. Brooks was an active Funeral Home, 415 N. Far- along with two handguns. female, of 133 Andrew Jackson MDMA (Ecstasy), four clear Brooks assisted in the orga- member of St. Christopher ish St., Jackson, MS 39202, • Warrant 3970 was executed Circle, Florence, Miss. plastic bags of marijuana (24.3 nizing of both Jesse Jackson Episcopal Church of the contact 601-948-7223. at Country Club Drive, in Jack- Yates and Martin are charged grams), and three lighters.

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www.mississippilink.com July 31 - August 6, 2014 THE mississippi link • 7 Jury awards Ventura Study: 35 percent in US $1.8M in defamation case facing debt collectors By Steve Karnowski By Josh Boak The Associated Press AP Economics Writer T. PAUL, Minn. - Former WASHINGTON - More than 35 Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura percent of Americans have debts won $1.8 million Tuesday, and unpaid bills that have been July 29, in his two-year fight reported to collection agencies, ac- to prove he was defamed by a cording to a study released Tues- military sniper and best-selling day, July 29, by the Urban Institute. author who claimed to have These consumers fall behind on punched out Ventura at a bar credit cards or hospital bills. Their for bad-mouthing the Navy mortgages, auto loans or student SEALs. debt pile up, unpaid. Even past-due A federal jury sided with gym membership fees or cellphone Ventura in his lawsuit against contracts can end up with a col- FILE - In this July 22, 2014 file photo former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura, lection agency, potentially hurting “American Sniper” author center, arrives at court with his wife, Terry, for his defamation lawsuit against credit scores and job prospects, said FILE - More than 35 percent of Americans have debts and unpaid bills that Chris Kyle, who was killed last “American Sniper” author Chris Kyle in St. Paul, Minn. AP Photo/The Star Caroline Ratcliffe, a senior fellow have been reported to collection agencies, according to a study released year in Texas. Though Ventura Tribune, Jim Gehrz, File - MANDATORY CREDIT; ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS OUT; MAGS at the Washington-based think tank. Tuesday, July 29, 2014, by the Urban Institute. AP Photo/Richard Drew, File honed a tough-guy reputation OUT; TWIN CITIES LOCAL TELEVISION OUT as a pro wrestler and action “Roughly, every third person movie actor, he maintained the ily would consider an appeal. said he expects both sides will you pass on the street is going to Health care-related bills account roof over your head and to feed legal battle was about clearing He faced questions about why file papers on that and other is- have debt in collections,” Ratcliffe for 37.9 percent of the debts col- your family and that’s all you can his name among his beloved he agreed to a non-unanimous sues soon. said. “It can tip employers’ hiring lected, according to a new report afford to do.” fellow Navy SEALs, not about verdict when the jury appeared Olsen also said Ventura’s decisions, or whether or not you get commissioned by the Association Secondly, these states are home losing a supposed fight. close to being hung. side will ask HarperCollins to that apartment.” of Credit and Collection Profes- to retirees who live on fixed in- Kyle - reputed to be the dead- “That was a strategic call, remove the disputed section The study found that 35.1 per- sionals. Student loan debt repre- comes and may struggle to pay liest sniper in U.S. military his- which seemed appropriate at from the book. cent of people with credit records sents another 25.2 percent and medical bills, Salazar said. tory - said in his memoir that he the time,” Borger said. The section recounts an Oc- had been reported to collections for credit cards make up 10.1 percent, Other cities have populations punched Ventura in California Legal experts had said Ven- tober 2006 confrontation that debt that averaged $5,178, based on with the rest of the collections go- that have largely managed to re- in 2006 after Ventura said the tura had to clear a high legal Chris Kyle said he had at a bar September 2013 records. The study ing for local governments, retailers, pay their bills on time. Just 20.1 SEALs “deserved to lose a bar to win, because as a public in Coronado, California, with points to a disturbing trend: The telecoms and utilities. percent of Minneapolis residents few” in Iraq. Ventura disputed figure he had to prove actual a man called “Scruff Face.” In share of Americans in collections The delinquent debt is over- have debts in collection. Boston, that the confrontation, includ- malice. The jury was instructed promotional interviews, Kyle has remained relatively constant, whelmingly concentrated in South- Honolulu and San Jose, Calif., are ing the punch, ever happened. that Ventura had to prove that identified the man as Ventura, even as the country as a whole has ern and Western states. Texas cities similarly low. Ventura wasn’t present for Kyle either knew or believed who was in Coronado for a whittled down the size of its credit have a large share of their popula- Only about 20 percent of Ameri- the verdict and didn’t imme- what he wrote was untrue, or SEAL reunion and graduation card debt since the official end of tions being reported to collection cans with credit records have any diately return messages left at that he harbored serious doubts ceremony. Kyle was at the bar the Great Recession in the middle agencies: Dallas (44.3 percent); El debt at all. Yet high debt levels don’t his home. His attorney, David about its truth. for a wake for a fallen SEAL. of 2009. Paso (44.4 percent), Houston (43.7 always lead to more delinquencies, Bradley Olson, said Ventura After Kyle was killed last Olsen suggested in his clos- As a share of people’s income, percent), McAllen (51.7 percent) since the debt largely comes from felt there were “no real winners year at a Texas gun range, Ven- ing argument that the jury credit card debt has reached its and San Antonio (44.5 percent). mortgages. in this trial.” tura’s lawsuit moved forward award Ventura $5 million to lowest level in more than a decade, Almost half of Las Vegas resi- An average San Jose resident “He’s certainly grateful for with Kyle’s widow, Taya Kyle, $15 million to compensate him according to the American Bankers dents- many of whom bore the has $97,150 in total debt, with 84 the verdict, but his reputation as the defendant. She wasn’t in for damage to his reputation. He Association. People increasingly brunt of the housing bust that percent of it tied to a mortgage. But with an entire generation of court to hear the verdict. Borger said Kyle’s claims that Ventura pay off balances each month. Just sparked the recession- have debt in because incomes and real estate young SEALs may never be said she was “surprised and up- said he hated America, thought 2.44 percent of card accounts are collections. Other Southern cities values are higher in the technology repaired,” Olsen said, adding, set” when he gave her the news the U.S. military was killing overdue by 30 days or more, versus have a disproportionate number of hub, those residents are less likely “It is a victory in the sense that by phone. innocent civilians in Iraq and the 15-year average of 3.82 percent. their people facing debt collectors, to be delinquent. the jury did tell the world that The jury awarded Ventura that the SEALs “deserve to lose Yet roughly the same percentage including Orlando and Jackson- By contrast, the average person Chris Kyle’s story is a lie and $500,000 for defamation and a few” had made him a pariah of people are still getting reported ville, Fla.; Memphis, Tenn.; Co- in the Texas city of McAllen has was a fabrication.” $1.3 million for unjust enrich- in the community that mattered for unpaid bills, according to the lumbia, S.C.; and Jackson, Miss. only $23,546 in debt, yet more than Jurors declined to comment ment. Borger said the latter fig- most to him - the brotherhood Urban Institute study performed in A few major factors appear to half of the population has debt in to reporters as they left the ure was subject to review and of current and former SEALs. conjunction with researchers from be driving the delinquencies, said collections, more than anywhere courthouse. They deliberated potential adjustment by U.S. Borger argued that 11 wit- the Consumer Credit Research In- Eric Salazar, the Texas and Florida else in the United States. for five days before telling the District Judge Richard Kyle, no nesses presented by the defense stitute. Their figures nearly match manager for the credit counseling The Urban Institute’s Ratcliffe judge Monday they didn’t be- relation to Chris Kyle. told a “compelling and consis- the 36.5 percent of people in col- agency GreenPath. said that stagnant incomes are key lieve they could reach a unani- At least some of that money tent story” that backed Kyle’s lections reported by a 2004 Federal First, many of these workers to why some parts of the country mous verdict, but were told to will be covered by “American account. Reserve analysis. have low-paying jobs in construc- are struggling to repay their debt. keep trying. Tuesday’s resolu- Sniper” publisher HarperCol- Ventura testified that his in- All of this has reshaped the tion and services, in addition to Wages have barely kept up with tion came only after attorneys lins’ insurance policy. Borger come as a television personality economy. The collections industry minimal education on their financ- inflation during the five-year recov- for both sides agreed to allow said the $1.3 million for unjust fell sharply as job offers dried employs 140,000 workers who re- es. ery, according to Labor Department a verdict if eight of 10 jurors enrichment will have to come up in the wake of “American cover around $50 billion each year, “There is not the income growth figures. And a separate measure by agreed. from the book profits, but Ol- Sniper.” Borger said Ventura’s according to a separate study pub- to save and they have to make sur- Wells Fargo found that after-tax in- John Borger, an attorney for sen believes the policy will career as an entertainer was in lished this year by the Federal Re- vival decisions,” Salazar said. “You come fell for the bottom 20 percent Kyle’s estate, said the fam- cover all the damages. Borger decline well before that. serve’s Philadelphia bank branch. make the decision to pay for the of earners during the same period. Sanctions will damage Russia if not lifted quickly By Laura Mills and Juergen Baetz wouldn’t have a tremendous impact banks,” said a senior EU official, new loans to small business by 20 benchmark index rose 0.9 percent, Associated Press in the short term, but if left in place briefing reporters on condition of percent in the first half of 2014. mainly thanks to a rise in the shares MOSCOW - U.S. and European for months will stifle development anonymity prior to the sanctions’ Even ordinary Russians were of companies that were spared sanctions against Russia’s energy in the Russian economy and sap official announcement. “We do not worried. sanctions. Shares in VTB Bank, and finance sectors are strong its financial sector. Already, econo- want them to get into a liquidity “I have some concerns for my Russia’s second-largest and one of enough to cause deep, long-lasting mists have revised downward their crisis.” own savings,” said Indira Minigaz- the sanctions targets, were down damage within months unless Mos- predictions for Russian growth this Russia’s foreign ministry com- imova, a resident of southern Sibe- 1.3 percent. cow persuades the West to repeal year, with some saying the country plained vocally about the sanctions, ria who was visiting Moscow. EU officials emphasized that them by withdrawing support for will go into recession. criticizing the U.S. for “advancing It is less clear what the impact while the latest measures last for Ukrainian insurgents. The biggest immediate impact baseless claims” about its role in may be of another key sanction: the one year, they can be annulled at The U.S. and European Union is likely to come from the financial Ukraine in a “pretentious, prosecu- EU’s block on exports of technol- any time - intended as an incentive released details July 30 of new sanctions. U.S. officials said rough- torial manner.” It criticized the EU ogy that can be used for oil explo- for Russia to dial back its support sanctions aimed at hurting Rus- ly 30 percent of Russia’s banking for allowing its policy to be “dic- ration and economic development. for the Ukrainian rebels. Russian President Vladimir Putin sia’s economy without doing undue sector assets would now be con- tated by Washington.” Russia relies heavily on Western So far, the sanctions have had heads the Cabinet meeting in the damage to their own trade interests, strained by sanctions. The key will be how long the expertise, for example in drilling little effect on Russia’s actions in Novo-Ogaryovo residence, out- punishment for alleged Russian In a first sign of concern, Rus- sanctions stay in place. for oil in Arctic regions. Ukraine. If anything, Russia ap- side Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, support for Ukrainian rebels and sia’s central bank said that it would In the short term, Russia has low This area has significantly more pears to have stepped up its engage- July 30, 2014. AP Photo/RIA Novosti, Russia’s annexation of the Ukrai- support banks targeted by the pen- public debt and enough money risk to Western companies - par- ment in the conflict in recent weeks, Alexei Nikolsky, Presidential Press nian peninsula of Crimea. alties. to support its banks. The lenders ticularly BP and ExxonMobil - that with the U.S. and its allies saying Service The sanctions go further than “State-owned banks are the core themselves have large reserves. have big investments in Russia. Russia has built up troops along its earlier penalties - which had largely of the Russian banking system,” In the longer term, the sanctions The sanctions were not expected to border with Ukraine and sent heavy targeted individuals - by broadly said Vladimir Tikhomirov, chief could hurt by fostering a climate of affect current deals and sharehold- weapons to the separatists. to the survey of 1,044 Americans. limiting the trade of weapons and economist at financial services uncertainty - something investors ings, though it was unclear what the Russia, meanwhile, slapped a The expanded sanctions drew rare of technology that can be used in group BCS. He noted the banks loathe. Some foreign investors are long-term repercussions for invest- ban Wednesday on fruit and veg- cross-party support among the the oil and military industries. The are already having trouble rais- likely to stay away from the sanc- ments might be. etable imports from Poland, a vocal American public, with majorities of EU also put its capital markets ing money. “That would mean tioned companies. EU officials noted the prohibi- supporter of tougher EU penalties. both Democrats and Republicans off-limits to Russian state-owned their ability to lend to other banks, Already, as the Ukraine crisis tion would target just one-tenth of Moscow said the ban was for viola- backing the move. banks. smaller banks, is going to be more deepened, Russia’s central bank overall energy tech exports to Rus- tions of health regulations and doc- Indeed, President Barack Obama The bloc blacklisted three more restricted also.” has been forced to raise interest sia. umentation procedures for some announced more sanctions Tuesday companies and eight additional in- Last year, about a third of the rates several times to stabilize the The reaction in Moscow’s stock Polish produce; Poland accused against three major Russian banks, dividuals, bringing the total to 95 bonds issued by Russia’s major- currency as foreign investors sold markets was mixed Wednesday, Moscow of retaliation. and said he would block future people and 23 entities that have ity state-owned banks - 7.5 billion it off; investors are expected to pull as investors had sold off shares An Associated Press-GfK poll technology sales to the oil industry. been hit with EU-wide asset freezes euros ($10 billion) - were placed in more than $100 billion out of Rus- in Russian companies for the past conducted just before the latest ex- Fewer of those polled felt the and travel bans. They include three EU financial markets, according to sia this year. The central bank last two weeks, since the downing of pansion of sanctions found 53 per- U.S. ought to provide military or fi- close associates of President Vladi- EU officials. raised rates on Friday in anticipa- Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over cent of Americans felt the U.S. had nancial support to countries if they mir Putin: his former judo partner The measures against Russian tion of the latest sanctions. eastern Ukraine. Reports last week not gone far enough in sanctioning are targeted by Russia. Arkady Rotenberg, and the two banks, which exempt short-term Rising rates hurt the economy that the new, tougher sanctions Russia, up from 41 percent who Despite the sanctions, Obama largest shareholders of Bank Ros- borrowing, are meant to inflict just by making borrowing more expen- were due had also caused markets felt that way in March. A majority said the West is not entering a Sovi- siya; Yuri Kovalchuk and Nikolai enough pain without causing them sive; VTB bank chairman Mikhail to tumble ahead of their formal an- also supported expanding sanctions et-era standoff with Russia. Shamalov. to collapse. Zadornov told the Financial Times nouncement Tuesday. to target the Russian economy, in- “It’s not a new Cold War,” he Experts said the sanctions “The aim is not to destroy these that the company’s retail arm cut On Wednesday, the MICEX cluding its energy sector, according said. 8 • the mississippi link July 31 - August 6, 2014 www.mississippilink.com Mayor Tony Yarber announces JPS pledges to improve achievement 2014 Back to School of young men of color with other urban school districts across the nation Celebration and Giveaway The Mississippi Link Newswire Director Michael The Mississippi Link Newswire school programs, athletic time for students, teachers Superintendent Dr. Ced- Casserly. Mayor Tony Yarber on programs and health and and parents. We are proud to rick Gray joined the Council “We are pleased Monday, July 28, announced wellness also will be shared. be a part of this effort to help of Great City Schools and 59 to join forces with details of the City of Jack- This year’s theme is “Be- prepare our students for an- other public school superin- the White House, son’s 2014 Back to School ginning Again with the End other school year,” said Stan tendents from urban public the U.S. Depart- Celebration and Giveaway. in Mind.” Branson, operations manager school districts across the ment of Educa- The event - presented by “The celebration gives us for WJMI and WKXI FM. country in a pledge to im- tion, and our the city, WJMI 99 Jams and an opportunity to help our All students 15 and under prove the academic and so- other partners in WKXI FM - will be held students return to school must be accompanied by cial outcomes of boys and an unprecedented Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon, with the materials they need. a parent or legal guardian. young men of color, July 21, shared commit- at the Jackson Convention It’s also a great way to em- School supplies are limited 2014, at a White House event ment to improve Complex. Doors will open to phasize the importance of and are available on a first with President Barak Obama. the educational the public at 9 a.m. education being the key to come, first serve bases. No In a call to action by the and social op- Students in grades K-12 success in life,” Yarber said. purchase necessary. Council of the Great City portunities of our receive a free backpack filled “We’re excited to partner The City is encouraging Schools, the primary coali- young men of with school supplies and a with the community to sup- local businesses and orga- tion of the nation’s urban color,” said Su- book donated by Richard and port Jackson’s youth.” nizations that offer services schools, each of the school perintendent Dr. Sandra Koritz, former own- The event is sponsored by about education, after school systems support boosting Cedrick Gray. ers of Open Hand Publish- MAC & Associates, LLC; programs, athletic programs, efforts to prepare males of In “A Pledge by ing, LLC. the U.S. Marines and several and health and wellness to color for college and careers, America’s Great Vendors will be on site of- supporting groups. Nonprofit participate by becoming a to reduce the disproportion- City Schools,” fering tools and resources organizations, community vendor. ate number who drop out of JPS and 59 other students can use during the leaders and volunteers will For more information, school or who are suspended, urban school sys- 2014-2015 academic school be on site to encourage and please check the website, and to help them succeed. tems committed year. Information about motivate Jackson’s youth. www.jacksonms.gov or call With roughly 32 percent to carrying out 11 educational services, after- “This is such an exciting 601.960.1084. of the nation’s school-age specific actions, African American males and which include: Gray 39 percent of the country’s • Ensuring that school-age Hispanic males pre-school efforts better the progress of males of color enrolled in big-city public serve males of color and their and intervene at the earliest schools, urban-school lead- academic and social develop- warning signs of problems; ers agree that they have an ment; • Reducing the dispropor- obligation to teach all stu- • Adopting and implement- tionate number of males of dents to the highest academic ing elementary and middle color who are absent, sus- standards and prepare them school efforts to increase pended, expelled, or placed for today’s global society. “the pipeline” of males of inappropriately in special “Our job as urban educa- color who are on track to education classes; and tors is not to reflect or per- succeed in high school, and • Working to transform petuate the inequities that too increasing the numbers par- high schools with low gradu- many of our males of color ticipating in advanced place- ation rates among males of face; our job is to eliminate ment, honors, and gifted and color and striving to increase those inequities - and that talented programs; the numbers of males of color is what we pledge to do,” • Keeping data and estab- and others who complete the stressed Council Executive lishing protocols to monitor FAFSA forms for college aid. EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com July 31 - August 6, 2014 THE mississippi link • 9 JSU to establish a School of Journalism and Mass Communications The Mississippi Link Newswire provosts to reform journalism The University plans to con- tions courses students may take The Department of Mass and mass communication edu- vene a panel of distinguished and the amount of internship Communications at Jackson cation. media professionals and mass credits students may earn. State University will be trans- “We are embracing this chal- communications faculty and In recent years institutions formed into a School of Jour- lenge,” said Deborah Barnes, students to help identify lead- like Texas Tech University and nalism and Mass Communi- interim dean of the College of ership that will assist in driv- the University of South Florida cations, James C. Renick, the Liberal Arts. “This is an oppor- ing the program’s future. The declined to seek re-accredita- university’s provost and vice tunity to do something special.” university also will recruit four tion. president for student affairs, an- This starts with a change in new faculty for the new school. Other schools without ACE- nounced this week. departmental leadership. Eric The decision to establish a JMC accreditation are the Uni- “This will allow us to lever- D. Stringfellow, an award-win- new School of Journalism and versity of Michigan, Ohio State age our many assets - such as ning journalist and journalism Mass Communications means University, the University of the TV station, radio stations educator, will serve as interim postponing plans to seek re- Wisconsin, Rutgers University and Weathervision,” Renick chair. Stringfellow, who will accreditation by the Accredit- and Florida State University. said. continue to serve as executive Stringfellow ing Council on Education in Renick said the plan at Jack- In making the announcement, director of University Commu- Journalism and Mass Commu- son State, however, is to remake Renick cited a recent challenge nications, has been charged with ment status to school. produced programs at WJSU nications (ACEJMC). the Department of Mass Com- from six prominent founda- developing an intensive collabo- Stringfellow, the founding and JSUTV. In the short term JSU is munications into a world-class tions which said journalism ration between the department chair of the Tougaloo College “I am humbled by the op- following the example of nu- School of Journalism and Mass education is not keeping pace and University Communications Department of Mass Commu- portunity and the challenge but merous other schools regard- Communications and then seek with new career opportunities to create more internship oppor- nication, has worked at three highly motivated by what’s best ing ACEJMC. Its accrediting ACEJMC accreditation. All for journalists. The letter chal- tunities for students and assist different newspapers across the for our students,” Stringfellow standards, for example, actually classes scheduled for this fall lenges university presidents and with the transition from depart- country. He also has hosted and said. limit the number of communica- will be taught. Coach Lewis’ fitness camp William Carey teaches healthy living offering new The Mississippi Link Newswire For the past few weeks, specialist in Alcorn State’s administrative assistant and research coor- dinator Kimberly Buie’s two education degree children, RaKeem, 8, and The Associated Press Kennedy, 7, have learned the one who currently William Carey University is importance of being in great holds a teaching li- offering a new online degree physical shape and becoming cense because it puts for administrators and teach- more sociable while attend- them in line for better ers who want to help other ing Alcorn’s summer fitness jobs and moves them up to track is instructional assess- teachers improve their class- camp. better pay,” he said. ment, which gears itself to room instruction. “The summer camp is awe- It will include lectures, looking at data, analyzing Principals, master teachers some,” said Buie. “They videos and chats, and has data and making those hard Lewis (center) and lead teachers will be in- look forward to attending the two tracks, said Liesa Weav- decisions (related to data).” terested in specialist in educa- camp each day. I have no- playing sports. Classroom ac- will help them.” er, chairwoman of the edu- The school has sent 1,200 tion with instructional leader- ticed their willingness to eat tives that teach the kids the Lewis gives great advice to cational leadership depart- emails to educators across ship concentration, said Ben healthier and do more exer- importance of eating healthy those who have the mindset ment. the state to announce the de- Burnett, dean of the school of cises than before. The camp and staying away from tobac- to lead a healthier lifestyle by The first track is for stu- gree. Burnett said he’s also education. The 30-hour degree has also provided them with co are also implemented. starting a workout regimen. dents interested in instruc- received queries from stu- is above a master’s degree but social skills by allowing them Coach Lewis believes that “Take it one day at a time. tional leadership, Weaver dents in New Orleans and below a doctorate, he told the to meet students from other the camp will help those It is a steady process that will said. China who saw it advertised Hattiesburg American. counties.” kids who come from families get you to where you want to “It’s geared toward prepar- on the university’s website. “A specialist degree will Buie’s children are two of that can’t provide the proper be physically. Everyone has ing them to make instruction- Students who take two move them up to an AAA li- about 115 kids who have been dietary requirements for a a different body type, so you al decisions in their school,” courses a term can finish in cense, which is good for any- attending coach Garry Lewis’ healthy lifestyle. have to be realistic about your she said. “The second two years. summer fitness camp that is “Fitness is needed in the Af- body’s structure and your held in the Davey L. Whitney rican-American and Hispanic goals. Gaining progress from HPER Complex on Alcorn’s cultures. There are situations your workouts takes months, IN MEMORIAM main campus. The camp start- where socioeconomic factors so you shouldn’t think that ed on June 9. keep parents from getting the you will see results after about The camp targets children right foods for them and their two weeks of exercising.” between ages 7-14 and focus- children to eat, causing them For more information on es on reducing childhood obe- not to eat the proper foods this program and others pro- sity. Participants attend the to be healthy. We need this vided through a grant spon- Dr. Edward Vaughn camp from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 fitness and nutrition compo- sored by Blue Cross & Blue The Mississippi Link Newswire p.m., Monday through Friday, nent to make everyone aware Shield of Mississippi Founda- his career as a college ad- to engage in various activities of eating healthy and being a tion, contact Dr. Garry Lewis The Alcorn family lost ministrator at Norfolk State such as jogging, walking and part of a fitness program that at (601) 877.6503. longtime educator Dr. Ed- University before continu- ward Vaughn Saturday, July ing on to Coahoma Com- 19. Vaughn was a professor munity College in Clarks- in the School of Education dale, Miss., Jarvis Christian and Psychology and former College in Hawkins, Texas, dean of the College for Ex- Bethel College in McKen- Minority Landowner Magazine cellence at the University. zie, Tenn. and Lane College He also served as treasurer in Jackson, Tenn. on the Board of Directors Vaughn was admired and to feature Alcorn Extension’s for the Wesley Foundation. loved not only by his stu- Vaughn began his career dents, but his colleagues as at Alcorn in August 2004. well. Vaughn A Meridian, Miss. na- His endless curiosity Farmer of the Year tive, he worked in the field helped him maintain a spir- held Friday, July 25, at An- of education for more than it of lifelong learning. derson United Methodist The Mississippi Link Newswire African-American farmer, He reflects that the decision 35 years. Vaughn began Funeral services were Church in Jackson, Miss. This summer, Minority rancher and landowner who to become a farmer was a Landowner magazine will has been pastoring Mount worthwhile and positive one publish its 6th annual “Farm- Zion Baptist Church for the despite the challenges he he operates adjacent to his “Agricul- ers of the Year” edition. This last 22 years. faced initially. home. He cites ASUEP as ture and its issue will feature minority White, who is in his sev- “Many of the challenges one of the catalysts by which related in- farmers from across the na- enth year of farming, pro- stemmed from a lack of capi- his operation was propelled dustries will tion selected by universities, duces hay and a variety of tal for seeds, equipment, land toward success. always be community-based organiza- produce crops including his and fertilizer,” he stated. “ASUEP provided me relevant and tions, USDA agencies, and signature watermelons. In His perseverance through with seeds, plants and vari- n e c e s s a r y other state agriculture and addition, he raises a herd of these obstacles is a testa- ous workshops to improve as long as forestry agencies. beef cattle. ment, as well as an inspi- my farming skills and helped people are The Alcorn State Uni- White expressed his grati- ration to aspiring farmers me to become a better cattle around,” he versity Extension Program tude at receiving this honor and ranchers with whom he rancher. I use the knowledge stated. “We (ASUEP) Small Farmer of and stated that he enjoys shares his story. I’ve gained to motivate the have a valu- Rev. Ozell White speaking at the 2014 Small Farmers the Year, Rev. Ozell White, farming because of “the Today, White’s growing young people in my church able resource Conference is slated to be recognized in opportunity to produce a and lucrative enterprise is parish to become agricultur- (land) at our the upcoming edition. good, nutritional product for involved in a cooperative al entrepreneurs.” disposal and itylandowner.com. A native of Prentiss, Miss., healthy consumption.” agreement. His products are In the future, White is it is important that we learn For more about the Alcorn White was first recognized A fourth generation farm- marketed to various com- planning to not only con- to make better use of it.” State University Extension at the 2014 Small Farmers er, he was motivated to enter mercial outlets in the sur- tinue to farm, but continue To view the latest edition Program, contact the School Conference held in March the industry by a desire to rounding communities as to help, educate and inspire of the Minority Landowner of AREAS at (601) 877-6128 in Jackson, Miss. He is an continue his family’s legacy. well as a fruit stand which others to do the same. magazine, visit www.minor- or (877) 427-9536. HEALTH

10 • the mississippi link July 31 - August 6, 2014 www.mississippilink.com US Appeals Court blocks Mississippi abortion law By Emily Wagster Pettus Both obstacles were encoun- Higginson of Louisiana. The Associated Press tered by the traveling doctors law signed by Republican Gov. Mississippi’s effort to close who staff Mississippi’s last Phil Bryant “effectively extin- its last abortion clinic was clinic, the Jackson Women’s guishes that right within Mis- overturned in federal appel- Health Organization. sissippi’s borders,” they said. late court on Tuesday, July “Today’s ruling ensures Bryant’s spokeswoman said 28. Advocates for the law said women who have decided to he would comment once his women with unwanted preg- end a pregnancy will continue, staff has read the ruling. nancies could always travel for now, to have access to safe, Supporters of admitting- to other states, but the judges legal care in their home state,” privileges laws say they protect said every state must guarantee said the president of the Center women’s health by ensuring constitutional rights, including for Reproductive Rights, Nan- that a physician who performs abortion. cy Northup. an abortion in a clinic would The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Attorneys for Mississippi also be able to treat the patient Appeals voted 2-1 to overturn argued that if the state’s last in a hospital in case of compli- FILE - This Nov. 21, 2013 file photo shows abortion support signs outside of the Jackson Women’sH ealth Organiza- Mississippi’s 2012 law requir- clinic closed, women could cations. tion clinic in Jackson, Miss. A federal appeals court panel ruled Tuesday, July 29, 2014, that a Mississippi law that ing abortion doctors to obtain get abortions in other states. Opponents say the require- would close the state’s only abortion clinic is unconstitutional. AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File admitting privileges at nearby But the judges said the U.S. ment is unnecessary, since hospitals. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. patients in distress are auto- and Texas, upheld a 2013 Tex- rounding states, including do abortions several times a Ten states from Texas to Ala- Wade decision established a matically treated in emergency as law requiring physicians to Louisiana and Tennessee, for month. Hospitals often will bama have similar laws, which constitutional right to abortion rooms, and that it gives reli- have admitting privileges at abortion if the only Mississip- only grant admitting privi- have forced a growing number for all citizens - and that Mis- gious-affiliated hospitals veto a hospital within 30 miles. In pi clinic closed. But even now, leges to local physicians. For of clinics to close. It wasn’t im- sissippi may not shift its obli- power over who can work in that March ruling, the judges women from Iuka, Miss, the years, the clinic has had an mediately clear how the ruling gations to other states. an abortion clinic and, by ex- said traveling fewer than 150 state’s northeast corner, need agreement with a local physi- could affect these laws. “Pre-viability, a woman has tension, whether a clinic can miles to obtain an abortion is to drive 280 miles to reach cian who will meet a patient at Many hospitals ignore or re- the constitutional right to end stay open. “not an undue burden.” Jackson. a Jackson hospital in case of ject abortion doctors’ applica- her pregnancy by abortion,” A different panel of the 5th Attorneys defending the The clinic remains open, complications. Clinic owner tions, and won’t grant privileg- wrote judges E. Grady Jolly Circuit, which handles cases Mississippi law argued that using out-of-state physicians Diane Derzis has said such es to out-of-state physicians. of Mississippi and Stephen A. from Mississippi, Louisiana women could drive to sur- who travel to Mississippi to complications are rare. Top doctor dies from Ebola House approves VA after treating dozens health care overhaul By Matthew Daly Associated Press WASHINGTON - The House overwhelmingly ap- proved a landmark bill Wednesday, July 30, to refur- bish the Veterans Affairs De- partment and improve veter- ans’ health care. The 420-5 vote sends the bill to the Senate, where ap- proval is expected by Friday. The $16.3 billion measure is intended to help veterans avoid long waits for health In this photo taken on Monday, July 28, 2014, people hang out in a street under a banner which warns people to care, hire more doctors and House Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Jeff Miller, R-Fla., joined by Speaker be cautious about Ebola, in Monrovia, Liberia. Two American aid workers in Liberia have tested positive for the nurses to treat them and of the House John Boehner of Ohio, left, and incoming Majority Leader virus and are being treated there. U.S. health officials said Monday that the risk of the deadly germ spreading to the make firing senior executives Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., right, speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill United States is remote. AP Photo/Jonathan Paye-Layleh at the VA easier. in Washington, Tuesday, July 29, 2014, about a compromise bill to help The measure includes $10 veterans avoid long waits for health care, hire more doctors and nurses By Clarence Roy-Macaulay and of the virus.” billion in emergency spend- to treat them, and make it easier to fire executives at the Veterans Affairs Krista Larson ing to help veterans who Passengers at the airline’s hub in Department. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite Associated Press Lome, Togo also will be screened can’t get prompt appoint- FREETOWN, Sierra Leone - A by medical teams, it said. ments with VA doctors to ob- included, the nonpartisan for decades.” leading doctor who risked his own “ASKY is determined to keep tain outside care; $5 billion Congressional Budget Office Existing protections life to treat dozens of Ebola pa- its passengers and staff safe during to hire doctors, nurses and said. “strike the right balance be- tients died Tuesday, July 29, from this unsettling time,” the statement other medical staff and about Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Fla., tween giving agencies the the disease, officials said, as a ma- said. $1.3 billion to lease 27 new chairman of the House Vet- authority to remove person- jor regional airline announced it The measures follow the death clinics across the country. erans’ Affairs Committee, nel without trampling on the was suspending flights to the cities Friday of a 40-year-old American The House vote came one said the reform bill was ur- due process rights of (senior) hardest hit by an outbreak that has man of Liberian descent, who had day after the Senate con- gently needed in the wake of employees that they need to killed more than 670 people. taken several flights on ASKY, firmed former Procter & what he called “the biggest do their job without fear of Dr. Sheik Humarr Khan, who causing widespread fear at a time Gamble CEO Robert Mc- scandal in the history of the political reprisal or arbitrary was praised as a national hero for when the outbreak shows no signs Donald to lead the sprawl- Department of Veterans Af- removal,” Hoyer said. treating the disease in Sierra Le- of slowing in West Africa. ing agency, which provides fairs.” The VA has been rocked in one, was confirmed dead by health Patrick Sawyer, who worked for health care to nearly nine While the bill’s cost is recent months by reports of ministry officials there. He had the West African nation’s Finance million enrolled veterans and steep, it is needed to ensure patients dying while await- disability compensation to that veterans receive proper ing treatment and mounting been hospitalized in quarantine. Ministry, took an ASKY Airlines Sawyer Health workers have been espe- flight from Liberia to Ghana, then nearly 4 million veterans. care, Miller said. evidence that workers falsi- cially vulnerable to contracting Eb- on to Togo and eventually to Nige- severe internal bleeding and blood McDonald, 61, of Cincin- “The VA has caused this fied or omitted appointment ola, which is spread through bodily ria where he was immediately tak- coming out of their mouth, eyes or nati, will replace Acting VA problem and one of the ways schedules to mask frequent, fluids such as saliva, sweat, blood en into quarantine until his death. ears. Secretary Sloan Gibson, who that we can help solve it is long delays. In many cases, and urine. Two American health His sister had died of Ebola At the Finance Ministry where took over in May after Eric to give veterans a choice, a high-ranking officials re- workers are currently hospitalized though he maintained he had not Sawyer worked, officials an- Shinseki resigned amid a choice to stay in the system ceived bonuses for meeting with Ebola in neighboring Liberia. had close physical contact with her nounced they were temporarily growing uproar over reports or a choice to go out of the performance goals that later The Ebola outbreak is the larg- when she was sick. At the time, shutting down operations. All em- of long veterans’ waits for system” to get government- proved to be based on false est in history with deaths blamed Liberian authorities said they had ployees who came into contact health care and VA workers paid health care from a pri- information. on the disease not only in Sierra not been requiring health checks of with Sawyer before he left for falsifying records to cover vate doctor, he said. The compromise measure Leone and Liberia, but also Guinea departing passengers in Monrovia. Nigeria were being placed under up delays. “No veteran should be would require the VA to pay and Nigeria. The disease has no The World Health Organization surveillance, it said. McDonald has pledged to forced to wait for the health private doctors to treat quali- vaccine and no specific treatment, said the risk of travelers contract- In West Africa medical facilities transform the VA and prom- care or benefits they have fying veterans who can’t with a fatality rate of at least 60 ing Ebola is considered low be- are scarce and some affected com- ised that “systematic fail- earned,” said House Minor- get prompt appointments at percent. cause it requires direct contact with munities have in panic attacked the ures” must be addressed. He ity Leader Nancy Pelosi, D- the VA’s nearly 1,000 hos- Binyah Kesselly, chairman bodily fluids or secretions such as international health workers trying said improving patient ac- Calif., adding that the bipar- pitals and outpatient clinics, of the Liberia Airport Authority urine, blood, sweat or saliva, ex- to help them. cess to health care was a top tisan bill “will help us serve or those who live at least 40 board, said police are now present perts say. Ebola can’t be spread Despite the heightened precau- priority, along with restoring our veterans as well as they miles from one of them. Only at the airport in Monrovia to en- like flu through casual contact or tions and reassurances from health transparency, accountability have served us.” veterans who are enrolled in force screening of passengers. breathing in the same air. workers, many Liberians said they and integrity to the VA. Rep. Steny Hoyer of VA care as of Aug. 1 or live at “So if you have a flight and you Patients are contagious only were still fearful of contracting Congressional budget ana- Maryland, the second-rank- least 40 miles away would be are not complying with the rules, once the disease has progressed to Ebola through casual contact. lysts estimated the bill would ing Democrat in the House, eligible to get outside care. we will not allow you to board,” the point they show symptoms, ac- Garmie Gayflor, a hotel wait- cost about $16.3 billion over said he was concerned about The proposed restrictions he said. cording to the WHO. And the most ress, said that poverty made Li- three years, slightly less than a provision in the bill that are important in controlling In a statement released Tuesday, vulnerable are health care workers berians especially vulnerable. The a $17 billion estimate pro- makes it easier to fire se- costs for the program. Con- airline ASKY said it was temporar- and relatives who come in much country was battered by back-to- vided by the bill’s sponsors. nior executives judged to be gressional budget analysts ily halting flights not only to Mon- closer contact with the sick. back civil wars between 1989 and The bill is expected to add negligent or underperform- had projected that tens of rovia but also to Freetown, Sierra Still, the early symptoms of Eb- 2003. $10 billion to the federal ing. Hoyer, whose suburban thousands of veterans who Leone. Flights will continue to the ola - fever, aches and sore throat - “One does not have a car, and deficit over 10 years after Washington district includes currently are not treated by capital of the third major country mirror many other diseases includ- they say sweat from one affected cost-savings such as changes thousands of government the VA would likely seek VA where people have died - Guinea - ing malaria and typhoid, experts person affects the others,” she said. in a veterans’ retirement pro- workers, said the bill “under- care if they could see a pri- though passengers departing from say. Only in later stages of Ebola “We have six to seven persons rid- gram and reimbursements mines civil service protec- vate doctor paid for by the there will be “screened for signs do patients sometimes experience ing in the back of a taxi or bus.” by insurance companies are tions that have been in place government. Opinion

www.mississippilink.com July 31 - August 6, 2014 THE mississippi link • 11 Black press the voice The power of Ask Alma Alma Gill of black America NNPA Advise Columnist By Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. can investigate itself.” NNPA Columnist the courts Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 Of course police brutality is not years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday Our voice for ? just a problem in Los Angeles. It is By George E. Curry Over the years, the 4th Cir- and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysas- the cause of free- a national issue and in nearly every NNPA Columnist cuit was considered a bastion [email protected]. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask dom, justice, city and town in the United States The two re- of conservatism. With six ap- Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma. equality, and em- the occurrence of racially-motivat- cent conflicting pointments since he has been powerment is the ed police misconduct and brutality appeals court in office - and a seventh pend- consistent voice is well documented. rulings on the ing - President Obama has of struggle and The hateful and prejudiced legality of a key been able to flip the court’s Apart while being together self-determination representing physical assaults on black Ameri- provision of the majority from Republican to the interests of 45 million black cans will not go unchallenged. Dear Alma, reserved for your husband - Affordable Care Democratic appointees. Americans and others who yearn The NNPA will continue to report My husband and I have only. In the good, bad, fast Act (ACA) - one supporting This discussion of appeals for a better quality of life. this news and we will continue to been married for over 25 and slow times. This sounds it and the other rejecting the court is not intended to mini- The black press of America, pri- raise our collective voice in oppo- years. We’re both in our late like a slow season. health law - underscore the mize the importance of Su- marily through local and regional sition to all forms of brutality and 50s. On the outside look- Your husband clearly is nexus between politics and preme Court justices. In all newspapers printed weekly across oppression. ing in, we’re a church go- a guy who deserves the op- the judiciary. likelihood, the next president the nation, continues the long tra- It is important to note that we ing happy couple, but the portunity to make it better. All of the judges voting will make one or two appoint- dition of being the effective voice are also witnessing more politi- reality is we’re not. No, we He isn’t abusing you; he to uphold the ACA were ap- ments that will determine of social change. cal assaults on the voting rights of don’t argue or disrespect seems to be in a comfort pointed by Democrats. All whether the High Court con- It is with both a sense of pride black Americans and others who each other, but we just don’t zone. You have invested of the judges voting to strike tinues to drift to the right or and humility that we serve the have been historically denied the talk much. 25 years in a person who down the law were appointed return to the center. cause of liberation and the quest right to vote. He falls asleep in the should be respected as the by Republicans. That’s why it’s so important for economic prosperity not only Next year with mark the 50th basement most nights, and LOYL. Don’t get it twisted. We’ve seen this scenario that African Americans again for black Americans but also for anniversary of the 1965 Voting I’m sleeping alone. We Girlfriend, you’re as played out at the U.S. Su- turn out in record numbers all who believe in equality and the Rights Act. But as we approach don’t go on romantic dates wrong as a Wendy Wil- preme Court, with most con- for the presidential election in oneness of humanity. this historic milestone to ensure and he never wants to try liams weave and you know troversial rulings decided on 2016. This November should We all should never forget that fairness and equality in American anything new. We just exist it. Adultery is never the ac- a 5-4 vote, with conservatives be a trial run for mobilizing the only reason we have basic democracy, the Supreme Court of almost like roommates. ceptable behavior. Just be- clinging to a one-vote margin. the black vote without Barack knowledge about our long struggle the United States and right wing And I’m sure he would be cause you’ve added lipgloss But the most important ap- Obama’s name appearing on for freedom is because of the con- controlled state legislatures in fine with this for the rest of and eye liner doesn’t beau- pointments might be those of the ballot tinued existence and persistence of many states are systematically at- his life. I love my husband tify it. federal appeals court judges, Federal judges have life- the black press of America. tempting to dismantle the enforce- very much, and I don’t want You’re wrong! Ok, so the last stop before a case time appointments. And Thus, this is not the time for us able mandates of the Voting Rights my marriage to end. your husband isn’t roman- reaches the Supreme Court. nyone who asserts that a to start taking for granted the value Act. I have been seeing an old tic, won’t come to bed and Approximately 10,000 judge’s politics doesn’t im- and importance of having and sup- As the demographics of the U.S. boyfriend lately who has he isn’t hitting it like he cases are appealed to the pact his or her rulings is living porting our own newspapers, mag- as part of the “Browning of Amer- moved back to our town. used too. And? What can Supreme Court each year. in a make-believe world. azines, radio, television, and other ica,” the efforts of those who want He and I have not missed a you do about it? Have you Of those, only 75-80 are ac- In a study titled “Ideologi- forms of media. to take the nation backward to the beat. We’re like two teen- offered him a reason to cepted. Therefore, many im- cal Voting on Federal Courts In addition to personally tell- days of “Jim Crow” and de jure agers sneaking around and, come to bed? portant decisions are made of Appeals: A Preliminary ing me the saying that “The pen is racial discrimination and exploi- needless to say, everything Start focusing and plan- in cases that never reach the Investigation,” published in mightier than the sword,” James tation appear to be gaining some is hot and heavy. ning a red hot reunion with Supreme Court. the Virginia Law Review, the Baldwin also emphasized, “Our political momentum. I know I should cut it off all the dedication and plan- Separate appeals court rul- authors (Cass R. Sunstein, black-owned newspapers are at the The good news is the black before my husband finds ning you exercised to plan ings on a key provision of the David Schkade, and Lisa Mi- vanguard of our struggle for free- Americans and Latino Americans out, but I enjoy the atten- your wedding, and watch Affordable Care Act on July chelle Ellman) studied 4,400 dom because they dare to print the will increasingly hold the margin tion. I talked to my husband what happens. 22 vividly illustrate the why legal opinions involving po- truth about our situation in Ameri- of victory in many Congressional the other night and told him Break if off with the other looking are lower court judg- litically sensitive issues. ca and in the world. And that is the races and statewide elections in the how unhappy I was and he lover. No contact whatso- es is extremely important. The study discovered that news that we need to first read!” majority of the important “swing said he’ll do better. ever, no phone calls, emails, At issue was whether the appeals judges - as they did The eloquent and penetrating states” in 2014, 2015 and 2016. He hasn’t returned to our text messages, no Facebook federal government could recently in the case of the Af- words of James Baldwin are still All of this simply means we bedroom, so I’m not sure contact, twitter post, snail provide subsidies to low- and fordable Care Act – usually true today. Take for example the have work to do. We have social what’s going on. I just don’t mail - nothing. middle-income citizens in the decide cases in keeping with recent case of brutal police brutal- change movements and political know what to do. I am not Find your way back to re- form of tax credits to purchase the political philosophy of the ity on a defenseless black grand- and economic development orga- ready to let go of the way ality. Back to honoring your insurance coverage on the in- president who appointed them mother, Marlene Pinnock, on the nizations to build and sustain as things are with the return husband. Girl, get your surance marketplace operated to the bench. streets of Los Angeles that was we look to the future. In the face of the “love of my life.” Do stuff together. What you’re by federal authorities. “From 1980 through 2002, once again captured on video tape. of those who want to take the na- you think I should give my doing is ratchet, cut it out. A divided three-judge panel Republican appointees cast This whole violent drama is tion backward, we must re-assert husband an ultimatum? It’s one thing to lie to of the U.S. Circuit Court of 267 total votes, with 127, or a direct reminder of the Rodney our determination to strive to ex- Name withheld yourself when you don’t Appeals for the District of 48 percent, in favor of up- King brutality case that was also cellence in everything that we do know any better, but you Columbia said no, with two holding an affirmative-action recorded by a witness videogra- and in everything that we invest Dear Nameless, do. You have pulled in the Republican judges voting policy. pher in Los Angeles. our time, money and energy. An ultimatum to do what, wrong driveway Lady Love, against the subsidies and the By contrast, Democratic ap- If it were not for the persistence We will assure you that the not catch you at your fool- cause you gets no sympathy lone Democrat voting to up- pointees cast 198 votes, with of the black press of America, this “Voice of Black America” will do ishness? You’re married. here. hold the provision. 147, or 74 percent, in favor case would have an ended as just its part to inform, wake-up, orga- Your love and devotion is Alma In the majority were Thom- of upholding an affirmative- another anonymous case of an al- nize and mobilize. There are more as Griffith, appointed by action policy. Here we find leged unprovoked assault on a po- opportunities to advance the cause George W. Bush, and Ray- striking evidence of ideologi- findings are significant because So when someone tells you lice office in the performance of of freedom and equality than ever mond Randolph, an appointee cal voting,” the study found. the general consensus is that that the political affiliation of duty under the law. before. of H.W. Bush. Dissenting was An analysis of George President Reagan is the most the president appointing judg- Thanks to The Final Call and Let’s work together. Let’s pray Harry T. Edwards, a Jimmy W. Bush’s judicial appoint- modern conservative president es doesn’t matter or when a the Los Angeles Sentinel, millions together. And let’s pool our con- Carter nominee. ments by Robert Carp, Ken- on record, and yet the judges president claims to be appoint- of people will now know the truth siderable financial resources to Hours later, a three-judge neth Manning L. and Ronald appointed by George W. Bush ing judges who interpret the about that tragic racially-motivat- invest in our children, families, panel of 4th U.S. Circuit Slidham discovered, “Reagan are even more conservative law and not legislate from the ed, vicious assault on Marlene Pin- communities, businesses, and in- Court of Appeals in Rich- found a good many conserva- than the Reagan judges.” bench, don’t believe them. nock by a bulky white California stitutions. mond, all appointed by Dem- tives on the bench when he The Virginia Law Review George E. Curry, former highway patrolman. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. is the ocrats, ruled that the Internal took office. article concluded: “No reason- editor-in-chief of Emerge National Newspaper Publishers interim president and CEO of the Revenue Service correctly “Thus he has had a major able person seriously doubts magazine, is editor-in-chief of Association (NNPA) Chairman National Newspaper Publishers interpreted the law when it role in shaping the entire fed- that ideology, understood as the National Newspaper Pub- Emeritus Danny Bakewell Sr. and Association (NNPA) and can be issued regulations allowing eral judiciary in his own con- normative commitments of lishers Association News Ser- publisher of the Los Angeles Sen- reached for national advertise- health insurance tax credits servative image for some time various sorts, helps to explain vice (NNPA.) He is a keynote tinel newspaper stated, “This time ment sales and partnership pro- for consumers in all 50 states. to come.” judicial votes. speaker, moderator, and media it’s a black woman. Last week it posals at: [email protected]. Judges Andre Davis and But as bad as Reagan was, “Presidents are entirely coach and can be reached at was a black man. Last week it was For lectures and other profes- Stephanie Thacker were ap- George W. Bush appointed aware of this point, and their the Website, www.georgecurry. our son, and we want to make sure sional consultations go to: http:// pointed by Obama and Roger judges who were even more appointment decisions are un- com. Follow him at www.twit- that next week it’s not us. There is drbenjaminfchavisjr.wix.com/ Gregory was originally ap- conservative. dertaken with full appreciation ter.com/currygeorge and on no belief that the highway patrol drbfc pointed Bill Clinton. Carp told reporters, “Our of it.” Facebook. Crimes against Gaza in your name By Bill Fletcher, Jr. expressed outrage, attacking this complete chaos. The Netanyahu government did gression. There is nothing that the only stop when you, along with your NNPA Columnist agreement and proceeding to take a The Netanyahu government un- not want the Palestinian unity gov- Israelis can do that will lead to a con- friends and family, pick up your So, let’s be clear very threatening posture. derstood precisely what it was do- ernment to succeed. They were well demnation by Congress. phone and call your elected repre- about what is transpir- The next big event was the disap- ing: it was aiming to provoke a re- aware that the creation of a unity The Israeli government can kill sentatives, or when you send them ing before our eyes in pearance - and subsequent murder - sponse by Hamas that would then government would help the Pales- any number of civilians and the an email telling them that U.S. sup- Gaza. It most recently of the three Israeli boys. The Netan- give Israel the opportunity to engage tinian cause internationally. Congressional majority will applaud port for the slaughter in Gaza does started when the Pal- yahu government, without a shred in an armed assault on the largest That is not what the Netanyahu it. The Israeli government can starve not have your support. estine Authority and of evidence, immediately accused open-air prison on this planet: Gaza. government wishes. They wish for a the Palestinians in Gaza and the Do it now. There is no time to Hamas declared that there would be Hamas as being behind this. Rockets were fired out of Gaza at weak, powerless Palestinian regime Congressional majority will figure wait. a unity government. The Israelis then began a rampage Israeli targets and this was enough to capitulate to the desires of the Is- out a way to declare it actually hu- Bill Fletcher Jr. is a racial justice, This was a significant break- throughout the Occupied West Bank for the Netanyahu government to raeli government. Carrying out this manitarian. labor and global justice activist and through after years of hostility be- allegedly searching for the children justify airstrikes followed by an armed aggression against Gaza is The Israeli government can only writer. He is a senior scholar with tween the Fatah-led Palestinian and the kidnappers. Leaders of armed incursion. We now witness aimed at creating just that situation. do this because they see the Palestin- the Institute of Policy Studies and a Authority and the Hamas-led Hamas were placed in jail and the the horror of hundreds of Palestin- Here in the U.S., members of ians as animals rather than as human former president of TransAfrica Fo- government in Gaza. Almost im- lives of hundreds, if not thousands ians being murdered as a result of Congress have stumbled over them- beings. rum. Follow him on Facebook and mediately the Israeli government of Palestinians were thrown into the Israeli aggression. selves to support the Israeli ag- This must stop now and it will at www.billfletcherjr.com.

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By Daphne Higgins it should be spent on appropriate Religion Editor attire. Does God care what we wear? Parents, grand- Proper attire at any age is impor- parents, caregivers, tant. Not only for students going By Dr. Paul Chappell men, and godly ladies don’t the Lord get less respect than spiritual growth is highly val- back to school, but for instructors, Special to The Mississippi Link loved ones, you all dress like harlots. the dead? ued? Or is it a place where sen- knew that it was administrators; people outside of As a youth pastor I am often Would you consider with me 4. To promote an environ- suality reigns in the name of coming and as al- the home - period. Yes, this is a dif- asked about dress standards your dress choices? Would you ment of purity and spiritual “grace.” I know that’s strong, ways, sooner than ferent era that we are living in, but - from teens, from parents, consider what you allow your growth. Sadly, teens today but I fear that we have deval- it seemed to start one thing that should never change and from other youth leaders. teenager to wear in a variety are more sexually educated, ued our spiritual environments last year - it’s back to school shop- is being properly clothed as a repre- Do we have a dress standard? of contexts, and would you sexually active, and sexually and are killing the chance for ping season. The start of school is sentative of the Lord. What is it? How do we enforce let those decisions be subject tempted than they have ever real life transformation. The just around the corner. While back to school shopping, it? Why do we have one? What to God’s will? I recently gave been in American history. In environment matters, and kids Now, you also know that every or shopping-shopping, it is impor- about visitors? The questions our students and parents ten our homes and church environ- don’t need us to juvenilize God year, I try to provide a back to school tant to remember that you represent and the reasonings sometimes reasons why we have a student ments we should be commit- and His truth. They need us to inspirational thought because I still the Most High so you should look seem endless, and can actu- ministry dress standard, and ted to maintaining a pure and call them to higher ground that have children who are students and and carry yourself in that manner. ally be seriously distracting why I have a dress standard godly atmosphere - and that rises above the dictates of cul- are constantly in need of school sup- No, I’m not asking that you look as from the central point of stu- for my family. A few will be means dress should be modest ture. plies first and eventually clothing. if you are going to a corporate meet- dent ministry. To get straight shared with you this week and and appropriate. The way we 5. To honor the convictions I say eventually clothing because ing or that the only thing that is visi- to the point, this is a real issue the reminder next week. Let’s dress absolutely contributes to of our pastor. What could pos- unlike my childhood days - young ble on your body are your eyes (yes, in youth ministry in the twen- start with number one. the environment of a group or sibly be wrong with simply people try to shop for attire every I’m exaggerating) but what I am ty-first century and many are 1. To please the Lord Jesus family setting, and these en- preferring another person - es- time a dollar hits their hands and my asking is that you think about what looking for balanced biblical Christ and honor Him above vironments should be Christ- pecially one in spiritual author- two are no exception. is pleasing to God before adorning answers. all. So many of our dress de- honoring. ity? The Bible is clear on this With both of them being driv- your body. If you think about it, He As culture continually slips cisions are purely based on Additionally, teens often principle in two ways. First, we ing college students this Fall, I re- will guide you. into sloppier and sleazier, pleasing self and pleasing oth- draw much of their identity are commanded to honor those ally don’t accompany them on their It is because of God’s guidance many churches and families ers. When you wake up and from their clothing. They are who have the rule over us. He- shopping excursions anymore but and His goodness that I know our have all but given up this bat- get dressed, for whom are you highly self-conscious and im- brews 13:17, “Obey them that I promise you, I still request and two young ones can make good tle. Many are opting for the dressing? First Corinthians age conscious. Read this state- have the rule over you, and am adamant about seeing and ap- decisions. Do they mess up on oc- “well, God loves us no mat- 10:31 teaches, “Whether there- ment carefully: A group dy- submit yourselves: for they proving their purchases before the casions? Yes, they do. When they ter how we dress” approach to fore ye eat, or drink, or whatso- namic where every individual watch for your souls....” Sec- tags are taken off. Back in my day, do, we correct them and somewhere Christianity. And of course He ever ye do, do all to the glory is consumed with social status ond, we are commanded to as one of ten children who needed along the line, they usually mess up does. No one argues that point. of God.” and fashion trends doesn’t lend prefer one another. Romans attire, we were limited to our shop- again. After all, we are all human. But God loves me regardless of 2. To submit to the biblical itself to individual spiritual 12:10, “Be kindly affectioned ping outings. The majority of our However, as a believer, I enjoy how I live too. That’s just not a principle of modesty. This is growth. They must get over one to another with brotherly items did come during the back to sharing their successes and their valid argument when consider- more of an issue with ladies themselves before they will love; in honour preferring one school shopping season; then we mishaps; and we all should be able ing “what to wear.” God’s love because men are “sight orient- grow spiritually. another.” had to wait until Christmas, next to do the same. It doesn’t matter or acceptance isn’t the issue - ed.” If you have a home with Every time our youth group For young people, the ques- Easter, and finally a few items for what the topic, what matters is be- pleasing Him and representing only girls, you may not really meets, we are pursuing spiri- tion of dress is as simple as, the summer. The only time there ing obedient to God. Him well are the issues. get this. What some ladies or tual transformation. This is not “What do my authorities want was in-between shopping is if a ma- Let me rephrase that. The rea- If you are a parent, I will en- moms think is “cute” is very a light thing. It is a very serious me to wear?” The attitude that jor growth spurt occurred and since son that we are filled with joy and courage you to consider bibli- often provocative. Dad must matter. And our dress should says, “I’ll wear what I want no I’m pushing 5’2 ½” on a good day, ready to share our triumphs may be cal principles for your children be the authority and moms contribute to the process, not matter what anybody says” is you know that that did not occur of- a little different from our neighbors. and your own home. If you are should work to educate them- detract from it. Romans 13:14, not only rebellious, it is just ten for me. The testimony can be about clothes, a youth leader or pastor, I will selves on what their daughters “But put ye on the Lord Jesus purely selfish and childish. Any My husband and I recently found food, the love of others, work-re- challenge you to reasonably “look like” through the eyes of Christ, and make not provision two year old can display that ourselves laughing at that era of lated issues etc. Again, whatever, define and compassionately young men. First Timothy 2:9 for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts on cue. If I know an author- strictly seasonal shopping. He didn’t the topic, it doesn’t matter because lead your group environment teaches, “In like manner also, thereof.” Romans 14:19, “Let ity figure prefers that I dress a admit to this happening to him but whatever it is, it is filled with God’s to be honoring to the Lord. that women adorn themselves us therefore follow after the certain way, I’m right to honor I can vividly remember the period love and that is something that we Either way, I hope we all de- in modest apparel….” things which make for peace, and to prefer my authority just when if you outgrew shoes, you should always share. cide to “raise the bar” for some 3. To submit to the biblical and things wherewith one may to show love and respect. didn’t throw them away, you simply Because of God’s goodness, very good, biblical reasons. I principle of appropriateness edify another.” Question: Why will we do cut the toes (or the top) of the shoes countless blessings are bestowed believe the Bible is very clear and to identify with godliness. Think of this “environment” this for employers, restaurants, off and they instantly became your upon each and every one of us. - yes - God does care what we Philippians 4:5 teaches, “Let principle this way. When my golf courses, and bowling al- play shoes. If I had dared to do that The Mississippi Link, a messen- wear. your moderation be known daughter was born she was leys (Yes… I’ll explain that one to my children, they probably would ger for news in and around the state In Matthew 11:7-9 Jesus is unto all men. The Lord is at eight weeks early, and for two later), but we won’t do it for have run away from home. of Mississippi, would like to serve speaking about John the Bap- hand.” The definition of mod- weeks she had to be kept in the Lord or for environments The same with their clothes. as your personal messenger to share tist. And while the central con- eration is “appropriateness.” the NICU ward of the hospital. that represent Him? When I I’ve always managed to keep them your good news and the news of text of this passage is not about While young men might not Strangely, every time I wanted was sixteen working at Mc- dressed looking their ages but now, your place of worship and visit. clothing, He draws a clear dis- struggle so much with modesty, to hold her or see her, I had to Donald’s, they made me wear a they want more of a trendy look As always, we ask that you let tinction between what a godly they certainly should be taught scrub my hands and arms and blue hat. I didn’t like it. I didn’t which means, if I know about a pur- us help you to communicate the man wears and what would be what is appropriate dress for cover myself in the most odd- want to wear it. I thought it was chase, I’ve got to see the purchase. good news of our Lord. Isaiah 52:7a worn in a pagan environment. various environments. looking blue outfit you have stupid. But I wore it - and with So far, so good. reads, “What a beautiful sight it is to (The term soft clothing in this It seems our young people ever seen. Why? Because the a good attitude. Why? Because With styles changing so rapidly, it see messengers coming with good passage refers to common ho- are being taught that wearing NICU is about a delicate health they paid me. can become somewhat difficult for news!” mosexual practices of the day.) their “ball-game” clothing to environment where little lives We’ll talk more next week. many parents to maintain a clothing The King James Version of Isa- The Bible draws the same church is appropriate. It sim- are at stake. The value of those Dr. Paul Chappell, pastor of budget when making sure that they iah 52:7b reads, “Your God reigns.” conclusion in Proverbs 7:10 ply isn’t. When it comes to lives places a premium on the the Lancaster Baptist Church meet the needs all of the other im- His presence is everywhere and so where it says, “…the attire of dress, we should have a higher cleanliness of the environment. and president of West Coast portant responsibilities of the fam- should the news of His love for all an harlot.” Point being - differ- respect for spiritual environ- So, how valuable are the Baptist College in Lancaster, ily. And yes, I do consider proper of His children. ent types of people dress dif- ments than we do for mowing young hearts we are raising Calif., is the executive editor clothing to be an important respon- Contact Daphne M. Higgins at ferently, and clothing certainly the lawn. It’s the same reason up in today’s godless culture? and publisher of The Baptist sibility. [email protected]. Fax identifies us with a lifestyle. To we dress better for weddings How safe and pure is the en- Voice - a ministry resource However, I am aware that some 601-896-0091 or mail your infor- put one point of these verses in and funerals - because we re- vironment you create for magazine dedicated to helping households are able to spend more mation to The Mississippi Link, plain English: godly men don’t spect the people and the envi- young people? Is your church Christian readers across the on back to school attire than oth- 2659 Livingston Road, Jackson, MS dress the same as effeminate ronment involved. Why should or youth group a place where globe. ers. My point is whatever is spent; 39213. R e i gn i ng A nn o u n c emen t s

True Light Missionary Baptist Church, 224 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. The walk/run is sponsored 8 and a school supply give away on Sunday, Au- East Bell Street, Jackson, invites you to attend by the young matron’s auxiliary and will end the gust 10. For more information call 601.355.5545 our 80th church anniversary with Pastor Marcus first week of activities. For more information call or visit http://ziontravelers.org. Rev. David Wat- E. Cheeks. The homecoming worship service is 601.355.0636. Dr. Hickman M. Johnson is the kins is the pastor. Sunday, August 24, at 11 a.m. The guest speaker pastor. is Rev. John A. Wicks, Sr. of Mt. Nebo Missionary College Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 1600 Baptist Church Christ Tabernacle Church, 1201 Cooper Rd., Florence Ave., Jackson, children’s ministry will Jackson, will celebrate its fifth church anniver- sponsor its Annual Back to School Extrava- Farish Street Baptist Church, 619 N.Farish sary on Friday through Sunday, August 1 – 3. On ganza on Saturday, August 9, from 10 a.m. – 1 Street, Jackson, will host its annual 31 days of Friday, the celebration will begin with family night p.m. Games, food, fun and school supplies will August celebration August 1 – 31. The month of out from 6 – 7 p.m. On Saturday, an anniversary be provided to children of the church family and events will begin with a week of rejuvenation. On festival fun day celebration will be held. On Sun- church community. For more information call Friday, August 1, talent night at “the Street” (youth day, a special worship service will be held from 601.355.2670 or visit www.collegehillchurch.org. rally) will take place; followed by a women’s re- 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Church School will not be held. Rev. Michael T. Williams is the pastor. treat, sponsored by Circle of Faith, on Saturday, For more information call 601.373.1711 or visit August 2, from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Regular wor- www.christtabernaclechurch.org. Rev. Hosea J. Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 6449 W. ship services (Sunday School and 11 a.m. ser- Hines is the pastor. Northside Dr., Bolton, will host its summer revival vice) will be held on Sunday, August 3. Vacation Monday – Friday, August 11 – 14 at 7 p.m. night- Bible School will be held Monday through Friday, Zion Travelers Baptist Church, 925 West Pearl ly. For more call 601. 866.7870. Rev. Wayne C. August 4 – 8, beginning at 5:30 p.m. On Satur- St., Jackson, will host their back to school revival Moore Jr is the pastor. day, August 9, a 2K walk/run will take place from on Tuesday, August 5, a lock in on Friday, August

www.mississippilink.com July 31 - August 6, 2014 THE mississippi link • 13 Increase our Faith - Part I preser v e d By Pastor Simeon R. Green III Failing forward though the devil brings hard trials the people of God. God said that was to increase your faith? There Special to The Mississippi Link on us sometimes, we are willing because he had asked for these is a growth process through By Shewanda Riley spite this turn of events, Genesis Columnist God created to endure it because we want to things, He would give him what which you can advance spiritu- 39:21 says, “But the LORD was each of us with a go to be with God. he asked for and much wealth. ally and get closer to God. You “When peo- with Joseph and showed him natural desire to In Luke 17:5, the Apostles said, It was commendable that the can become more of a vessel that ple succeed mercy, and He gave him favor want that which is “Lord, increase our faith.” They disciples asked the Lord to in- God can use. they party; in the sight of the keeper of the good and He did were yearning for something bet- crease their faith, and if you ap- What can faith in God do? when they fail, prison.” What could have been so for a definite ter and that is a natural desire. We proach God in this manner, that is Faith in God can move a mighty they ponder.” a time of great encouragement reason. We can have received a taste of God’s good. You need to evaluate your mountain. Faith in God can do A few weeks turned into a time of great favor look to our example, Jesus Christ, blessings here on earth. We have motives to find out the reason for miraculous things. When you ago, I heard for Joseph. This season of fail- who also went through much suf- tasted of salvation and know how your asking God to work out this have faith in God, that is your this statement while attend- ure was actually one step closer fering. We all will experience wonderful it is, and we have felt or that thing. connection to God, and He is over ing a conference and thought to his future success. Part of the great hardships. God permits set- the earnestness of the Spirit of You need to seek His face to all things. None is above Him - “Wow! What simple truth is in reason why he had such great backs along the road of life so that God. make sure that He is pleased with not the president, kings, queens, that statement.” It made me success in his future when he we might know what it means to Therefore, we want to experi- the way you are conducting your- dictators, or corporate executives. think about the many times in was appointed leader of Egypt hope for something better. ence the full blessing prepared self, to see if He is pleased with God is supreme and faith in my life that I’d failed or suc- by Pharaoh was rooted in how God has a reason for allowing for us. God has promised us a the company you keep, and to see God gives you a connection to ceeded at something and how I he’d handled his earlier failures us to go through difficulties. The new incorruptible body forever in if He approves of the places you One who can do all things. He responded. I did ‘party’ when I with grace and humility. Bible lets us know that all temp- Heaven. The disciples put forth a go. Certain places are not respect- created this world by simply had success in my personal and Regardless of how much suc- tations and tribulations are com- request to God for more faith. able and the people of God should speaking it into existence. God is professional life. cess he had, Joseph never for- mon to man. Others experience Often people are only interest- avoid them. almighty; He is all powerful. Je- At that same conference, an- got his failures as shown in the the same types of problems you ed in gaining worldly wealth or When the disciples requested sus said in Matthew 28:18, “All other speaker explained his the- names of his children found in face. Even Jesus was tempted in fame of some sort, and they have an increase in their faith, Jesus re- power is given unto me in Heaven ory of “failing forward” which Genesis 41:51-52: Manasseh: all points as we are tempted, but no desire whatsoever for increas- sponded to them in verse 6 of our and earth.” means to begin to see failure “For God has made me forget thank God He was without sin. ing their faith. Some people want Scripture text, “If ye had faith as Rev. Simeon R. Green III is as an intermediate step toward all my toil and all my father’s The problems, difficulties and their faith to increase, but they are a grain of mustard see, ye might pastor of Joynes Road Church success. Thinking about this house,” and Ephraim: “For God illnesses you face should never not interested in seeking the face say unto this sycamine tree, be of God, 31 Joynes Road, Hamp- statement made me realize how has caused me to be fruitful in cause you to commit sin. They of God so that He might smile thou plucked up by the root, and ton VA 23669. He is married to many times I’d seen my failures the land of my affliction.” In should not cause you to act ugly, upon their lives. be thou planted in the sea; and it Velma L. Green. He honorably as a step away from success. In Genesis 45, Joseph finally ad- nasty, mean or hateful. We yearn Consider King Solomon, the should obey you.” This is the first served in the U.S. Army for 20 actuality, these failures were mits to his brothers who come to be relieved and to get beyond Bible has much to say about him, breakdown I want you to con- years. Rev. Green is a member of moving me closer to my future to Egypt seeking relief from a hard places. and God used him in a mighty sider. the National Association of Evan- successes. famine that God’s divine pur- To attain good things in this life way. Solomon did not ask God to The question is what would gelism Church of God, Anderson, It also made me think about pose had been fulfilled when he and to prepare to go to Heaven, make him wealthy, but he asked you do with more faith? This is Ind. He serves as chairman of the legends like Oprah Winfrey, says in verse 8, “So now it was we must be willing to suffer and Him for wisdom and knowledge something that you need to con- Southeastern Association of The Thomas Edison, and Sidney not you who sent me here, but endure hardships and battles. Al- to know how to rule and help sider. What would you do if God Church of God, Inc. Poitier who used devastating God;” In other words, he’d ef- failures to propel them forward fectively failed forward. Each to future success. seeming misstep was moving This new way of looking at him closer to God’s ordained failure reminded me of the Old purpose for his life. The Top 10 Gospel Songs from the Billboard Testament’s Joseph whose early So if you find yourself frus- adulthood was one seeming fail- trated by failure, remember that ure after another. First, he failed any personal or professional to develop a strong relationship failure means that you are now Gospel Charts for the week of July 31 with his brothers. As a result, one step closer to the success he was sold by his brothers into that God has ordained for your slavery. He then spent time in life. jail after he failed to convince Shewanda Riley is the author SONGS ARTISTS ALBUM Potiphar’s wife to stop making of the Essence best-seller “Love sexual advances toward him. As Hangover: Moving From Pain 1. Every Praise College Hezekiah WalkerHill Missionary Baptist Church a result, she got angry at his re- to Purpose After a Relationship fusing to sleep with her and ac- Ends.” She can be reached at 2. 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To listen to snippets of these songs, please visit billboard.com/charts/gospel-song Baptist Church “Shining the Radiant Light of His Glory” Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master WEEKLYACTIVITIES NewSunday Bethel9:30 a.m.MissionaryFulfillment H ourBaptist (Sunday School)Church Pastor, Dr. F. R. Lenoir 11:00 a.m. MorningSunday Worship School Service - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Time & Bible Study Live Radio Broadcast Thursday6:30 p.m. AWOADdult Choir AM 1300 Rehearsal - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1750 Saturday 11:00 a.m. Youth & Young Adult Choir Rehearsal Sunday Worship Services www.nhcms.org Bishop Ronnie C. Crudup, Sr. Please join us in any or all of these activities. You are WELCOME! 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 1770 Ellis Avenue • Jackson, MS 39204 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. OFFICE. 601-371-1427 • FAX. 601-371-8282 485 W. Northside Drive“A Church • Jackson, Preparing MS for a www.newhorizonchurchms.org 601-981-4979 • Bro. KarlHome E Not Twyner, Built by pastor Man” Monday New Bethel M. B. Church • 450 Culberston Ave. • Jackson, MS 39209 S U N D A Y 601-969-3481/969-3482 • Fax # 601-969-1957 • E-Mail: [email protected] Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - Worship Services Wednesday Michael T. Williams W E D N E S D A Y HHolyoly TTempleemple M.B.M.B. ChurChurchch Pastor 7:00 p.m. - Bible Class Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. 5077 Cabaniss Circle - Jackson, MS 39209 Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00p.m. T V B R O A D C A S T (601) 922-6588; [email protected] 8:00 a.m. - Channel 14 (Comcast) Sunday School - 8 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 9:30 a.m. GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS ANDPrayer WATCHEveryday: 6 AP a.m. VIDEOS and 6 p.m. ONLINE AT: Tuesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS BUREAU OF BUILDING, GROUNDS AND JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION City of Jackson REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Jackson, Mississippi JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (JHPC) WILL HOLD ITS MONTHLY MEETING OPEN TO THE PUB- Sealed, signed bids are invited and will be received by the City of Jackson, Mississippi, ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS LIC ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014, AT 12:00 P.M. IN THE ANDREW JACK- until 3:30 P.M. in the City Clerk’s Office of Jackson, the bid must be stamped in by 3:30 SON CONFERENCE ROOM (RM. 105) OF THE WARREN HOOD BUILDING, 200 P.M. Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at which time said bids will be publicly opened at the Sealed bids will be received at the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property SOUTH PRESIDENT STREET, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI. City Hall located at 219 South President Street (City Council Chambers) in City Hall for Management, 501 North West Street, Suite 1401 B, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201, until the following: 2:00:00 p.m. on Thursday, 08/21/2014 , for: I. APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 07052-081214 24,000 G.V.W. Truck Rodder Machine RE: GS# 346-006 Interior Renovation A. CURRENT BUSINESS Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame 20057-081214 24-Month Supply Men’s Short/Long Sleeve Shirts 1. CASE NO. 2014-14, REQUEST BY: BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY FOR THE at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Contract documents may be ob- STABILIZATION OF PRESTON HALL LOCATED AT 1500 PEACHTREE ST. IN THE 75070-081214 12-Month Supply of Ready-Mix Concrete tained from: BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. 89029-081214 24-Month Supply Curb Inlet Frames/Covers/Box Professional: Hollomon Architecture, P.A. 2. CASE NO. 2014-15, REQUEST BY: THAD HOPPER TO ADD A Grates/Manhole Riser Rings Address: 1543 Brobridge Drive SCREENED PORCH ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1019 EUCLID AVE. IN THE Jackson, Mississippi 39211 BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. BIDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT WWW.JACKSONMS.GOV Phone: 601-957-9660 3. CASE NO. 2014-16, REQUEST BY: MICHELE BIEGEL (APPLICANT: The above must comply with the City’s specifications. Copies of proposal forms can be A deposit of $200.00 is required. Bid preparation will be in accordance with Instructions JEFF SEABOLD) TO BUILD A TWO CAR GARAGE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT obtained from the Purchasing Division, 200 South President Street, Room 604, Hood to Bidders bound in the project manual. The Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real 1240 ROSE HILL CIR. IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. Building, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Copies of bid specifications are filed with the City Property Management reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all Clerk for public record in accordance with House Bill No 999, 1986 Regular Session of bids. NOTE: Telephones and desks will not be available for bidders use at the bid site. 4. CASE NO. 2014-17, REQUEST BY: ELIZABETH BATTON TO BUILD A the Mississippi Legislature. CARPORT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1505 MYRTLE ST. IN THE BELHAVEN Glenn R. Kornbrek, Bureau Director HISTORIC DISTRICT. The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in Public Pur- chasing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal business op- 7/24/2014, 7/31/2014 II. OTHER ITEMS portunities for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offer shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business III. ADJOURN Opportunity (EBO) Plan Application, with each bid submission, in accordance with the ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS provisions set forth by authority of the City of Jackson’s EBO Ordinance. Failure to 7/24/2014, 7/31/2014 comply with the City’s EBO Ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or offer, from ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: being awarded an eligible contract. For more information on the City’s EBO Program, please contact the Office of Economic Development at (601)960-1638. Copies of the Sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of Jackson, Mississippi, at 219 S. Presi- LEGAL EBO Ordinance, EBO Plan Application and a copy of the EBO Program are available dent Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201 or at Post Office Box 17, Jackson, Mississippi with the Office of Economic Development at 218 South President Street, Second Floor, 39205 until 3:30 PM, local time, August 26, 2014, at which time they will be publicly LEGAL NOTICE Jackson, Mississippi. opened and read aloud for REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/ PROPOSALS The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City also reserves the right ADA SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, PHASE I CITY OF JACKSON to waive any and all informalities in respect to any bid submitted. Bid awards will be made to the lowest and best bidder quoting the lowest net price in accordance with The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivating and Notice is hereby given that Qualifications and Proposals will be accepted by specifications. The award could be according to the lowest cost per item; or to the low- ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, employment, initia- the City Clerk of the City of Jackson, Mississippi, until 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, est total cost for all items; or to accept all or part of any proposal. Delivery time may be tives and assistance. The City encourages all persons, corporations, and/or entities August 12, 2014, to provide the City of Jackson’s Office of Housing and Com- considered when evaluating the bid proposal. In those cases where it is known prior doing business within the City, as well as those who seek to contract with the City on munity Development with Architectural Design/ Engineering services for the to advertising that the City’s intention is to award according to the lowest total cost for various projects and or conduct business in the City, to assist the City in achieving its development of a plan for the conversion of one single family house to an ac- all items, or in some variation thereof, statements to this affect will be included on the goal by strongly considering City residents lor employment opportunities. cessible unit in compliance with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards proposal form. Absence of such statement means the City will make that determination (UFAS) and certification of compliance upon completion of the conversions. during the bid review. The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in public con- Properties are located on Calhoun Street in the Bon Air Subdivision in Jack- tracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal business oppor- son, Mississippi. Hellene Greer, CPPB, NPCA, Manager tunity for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selection, each Purchasing Division contractor, bidder or offerer shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business Op- Proposal packets may be obtained by contacting, Vanessa Henderson at (601) 960-1533 portunity (EBO) Plan, with the bid submission, in accordance with the provisions of the (601) 960-1829 or [email protected]. All proposals must be Cily of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. Failure to comply with sealed and plainly marked on the outside of the envelope: Engineering/Ar- 7/24/2014, 7/31/2014 the City’s Ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or offerer from being awarded chitectural Design Services – OHCD. Proposals will be opened on Tuesday, an eligible contract. For more information on the City of Jackson’s Equal Business August 12, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 219 South Opportunity Program, please contact of the Division of Equal Business Opportunity at President Street, Jackson, MS 39205. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 960-1856. Copies of the Ordinance, EBO Plan Applications and a copy of the Program are available at 200 South President Street, Second Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY

The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with Title VI of the CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI CITY OF JACKSON Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 that all bidders will By: Vanessa Henderson, Deputy Director, be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be Office of Housing & Community Development Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in City of Jackson, Mississippi before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, considration for an award. 7/31/2014 for the purchase of certain City-owned property: parcel 114-34, located at 0 Clairmont Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Bidding for this property will start at Contract Documents may be obtained from and/or examined at the offices of the City $500. The City will retain all mineral rights it owns, together with the right of of Jackson’s Public Works Department Engineering Division located at 200 S. Presi- ingress and egress to remove same from said property. For additional infor- dent Street, Suite 424, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Telephone 601.960.1823. Pro- mation or for a “bid form”, contact Valerie Skinner at (601) 960-2266 or email spective bidders may obtain copies of all materials required for bidding purposes. For [email protected]. General Contractors and subcontractors, there is a NON-refundable deposit of $50.00 for hard copies and no charge for electronic, or e-mail copies. BID INSTRUCTIONS: All bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and de- livered to the City Clerk of the City of Jackson (located in City Hall at 219 S. Bid preparation will be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders bound in the President St. Jackson, Mississippi 39201). The outside of the envelope must project manual. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any be plainly marked to identify the parcel number being bid on along with the and all irregularities in respect to any bid submitted or to accept any proposal which is bidder’s name. Enclose one (1) original and one (1) copy of the bid. Bids will deemed most favorable to the City of Jackson. be opened on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Cham- bers at City Hall, 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. The City By: Charles. Williams, P.E., Ph.D., Acting Engineering Manager reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Engineering Division, Department of Public Works CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Terry Willaimson Gus McCoy Deputy City Attorney CAO 7/24/2014, 7/31/2014, 8/7/2014

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The Sterlings, could have his future with the DeMarcus Lawrence for at least to have a Sterling controversy and predicts who at the time owned NFL resolved before the team two months with a broken right blood-alcohol it will “end well” for the league. and managed about 119 leaves training camp in Califor- foot. Dallas is revamping its de- level of 0.18 Stern said his successor, Adam apartment buildings nia in two weeks. fensive line after releasing fran- percent, more Josh Brent Silver, has been “forceful” but or 5,000 apartments Jones said July 30 from train- chise sacks leader DeMarcus than twice the also “demonstrated a compassion- throughout Los Angeles ing camp that Brent was released Ware in March. legal limit for drivers in Texas. ate side” in his reaction to the rac- County, agreed to settle from rehab this week. Brent had been a backup but Brown’s mother, Stacey Jack- ist remarks that were made by the the suit for $2.725 mil- The 26-year-old Brent was was starting at the time of the son, testified she had forgiven Los Angeles Clippers owner. lion. FILE - Stern AP Photo/Bullit Marquez, File convicted in January of intoxi- fatal crash in the Dallas suburb Brent. Brent and Brown were “He’s done great. He has been Stern has remained cation manslaughter for the De- of Irving. college teammates at the Uni- forceful, he has been reflective, an adviser to the league That’s a relief to players, some cember 2012 crash that killed “He has played at a level be- versity of Illinois and roommates he has been buttoned-down and I and remained in frequent contact of whom have said they wouldn’t Jerry Brown, a Cowboys practice fore that would help us, yes, and in Texas, where Brown was a think he has also demonstrated a with Silver, who worked under want to play if Sterling is still in squad player. He was sentenced obviously we’re trying to build practice squad linebacker for the compassionate side as well,” Stern him since 1992. Silver was the the league. to 180 days in jail and 10 years’ this defensive line,” Jones said. Cowboys. told The Associated Press on July commissioner for less than three New Players Association ex- probation. He left jail last month “I know that one thing for sure, “He can be a great example,” 30 during a phone interview. months when TMZ released audio ecutive director Michele Rob- and entered a rehab facility in he is contrite and I know he feels Jones said. “There’s no place like “So I think it’s going to end of Sterling’s remarks. erts said the response to Sterling Dallas. one of the best ways to pay his the NFL to rehab your credibil- well.” Silver handed out his punish- would likely be on the list of A spokeswoman for the Dal- debt to what he feels to the fam- ity or show that you are contrite. Silver fined Sterling $2.5 mil- ment days later and has navigated things she would discuss with the las County District Attorney’s ily is to do what he does the best It’s a great opportunity for him lion and banned him for life after the league as it tries to oust Ster- players, whose president, Chris Office didn’t return a message, and that is be a football player.” under the circumstances to have the recorded comments became ling, who owned the Clippers Paul, plays for the Clippers. and NFL spokesman Greg Aiello Brent crashed his Mercedes made the mistake that he made to public. Sterling’s wife, Shelly, franchise even before Stern be- Interim CEO Dick Parsons tes- said the league had nothing new sedan on the way back from a do some real good, help a lot of later agreed to sell the team to came commissioner. tified that coach Doc Rivers said on Brent’s case. nightclub. Brown was in the people and basically leave a bet- former Microsoft CEO Steve “Adam has been a part of the he would not return if Sterling Brent retired last year and will passenger’s seat. Witnesses re- ter taste in people’s mouths about Ballmer for a record $2 billion, fabric of every important decision did. have to apply for reinstatement. called seeing Brent trying to pull Josh Brent.” a transaction the league believes and event for the last 22 years,” “Coach Rivers and Chris Paul will close shortly even as Donald Stern said. “He knows exactly and those guys made their state- Sterling continues trying to fight what to do, he’s done mostly ev- ment in what they would do if he in court. erything, and he’s continuing his was back as an owner. It’s very Stern retired after 30 years as run as being a terrific manager.” tough to play for someone like commissioner in February. He Sterling still has lawsuits that, that came out with a state- will be enshrined into the Nai- against Silver and the league, ment,” said Washington Wizards smith Memorial Basketball Hall though his best attempt to block guard John Wall, who is trying to of Fame next week. the sale may have slipped away make the U.S. national team. During his tenure, Shelly and when a Los Angeles judge ruled AP freelance writer W.G. Donald Sterling faced allegations Monday that Shelly Sterling had Ramirez in Las Vegas contributed that they discriminated against the authority to sell the team. to this report.

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By Terri Schlichenmeyer mourned for his eldest son but as knew that Zibik led a Satanic cult Book Reviewer an older man, he had seen death and had prepared someone to take Sudoku “One for me, and one for you.” before. He’d lost his beloved wife over until her release. The challenge is to fill every row across, every column down, and every Divvying up candy when you years ago - but prior to that, he’d It made sense for him to offer 3x3 box with the digits 1 through 9. Each 1 through 9 digit must appear were a kid was an almost-exact been on the wrong edge of trou- Zibik a deal in order to figure out only once in each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box. science. Everybody had to have an ble and the right end of a gun. It why innocent people were being equal amount, and they watched wasn’t something he was proud tortured and killed. closely to ensure that happened. of, but that was all in the past. But time was of the essence. A “One for you, one for me. Even Although it wasn’t protocol, killer was on the loose, and he ap- Steven.” It’s all the same. But in when Detective Quincy Cavana- parently had the Freeman family the new book “Laws of Wrath” by ugh was assigned to investigate in his sights…. Eriq La Salle, what’s good for the the murder of A.J. Freeman, he There are two things you need goose might kill the gander. needed his partner by his side. to know about “Laws of Wrath.” La Salle Phee Freeman could never for- Having been a team for years, First of all, this book screams get why his brother left the family. he and Phee were known around for an editor and a disabled com- There are good guys here A.J. was gay, which was some- the NYPD for being the best at ma key. Yes, it’s rough, littered that are filled out nicely and thing that neither Phee, nor their solving unusual cases - so when a with extraneous (and incorrect) criminals who couldn’t be father Clay, could accept back second mutilated body was found, punctuation and choppy sentenc- more evil. I was also pleased then. Cavanaugh knew that this would es - both of which are increas- to note that while I saw some When Phee and Clay learned be one of the strangest cases of all. ingly irritating as the pages fly by. of the ending coming, I didn’t the truth, it was as if A.J. had nev- Years ago, there were other Which brings me to the sec- see it all. er been born. Phee couldn’t forget corpses with similar mutilations, ond thing: the pages will fly by And when you ignore its that, nor could he forgive himself but Dr. Daria Zibik, the person because, though his story can be punctuation flaws, “all” is what for shunning his only brother - es- behind those murders, was sitting quite gruesome at times, author you’ll get with this otherwise pecially when A.J. was found mu- in prison. Eriq La Salle gives thriller fans fine thriller. If you want to pick tilated and dead. She couldn’t have commit- that edge-of-the-seat feeling they a nail-biter, in fact, “Laws of Naturally, Clay Freeman ted these crimes, but Cavanaugh crave. Wrath” may be one for you. © Feature Exchange

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Melo, who wears No. 7 on tively looking It all supposedly started his jersey, founded M7 Tech for ventures with when Jay Z was said to have Partners with Stuart Goldfarb, a strong leaders cheated with Casey Cohen and former executive vice president creating break- got caught. of worldwide business devel- through products Next came word that Be- opment at NBC, Goldfarb told that resonate with yonce and Jay Z stopped wear- Bloomberg.com. consumers,” he ing wedding rings and were New York-based M7 Tech said. “I particu- only staying together for the Partners won’t have outside in- larly have my eye sake of their current world tour. vestors or limited partners, Gold- on companies that Now a source tells Page Six farb said. It will invest in startups are involved with that Bey and Jay are all but a that focus on digital media and wearable technol- done deal as a result of infidel- consumer technology, Goldfarb ogy and connected ity by both parties. said, adding that the fund has devices - these will “They each had guilty plea- made an undisclosed investment be huge areas for sures,” said the insider when in Hullabalu Inc., which creates the future.” asked about the cheating. “There’s still something there digital children’s books. Hul- While at NBC, Anthony labalu’s other investors include Goldfarb was re- even though it’s not going to Reddit Inc. co-founder Alexis sponsible for cre- Lauren’s polo.com. last. They know they’re the Ohanian. ating partnerships that resulted Anthony earlier this month re- king and queen of hip hop and Anthony, a seven-time Na- in the formation of National signed with the Knicks for $125 really, all of music. Neither tional Basketball Association Geographic Channel and Ralph million over five years. wants to lose that.” Jay-Z and Beyonce In other words, expect the power couple to maintain ap- hold it together much longer: The source didn’t go into spe- pearances until the completion “Knowing them as I do, obvi- cifics about the mutual -cheat of the On the Run tour, which ously there’s a little something ing, but Jay has yet to issue a Charles Barkley says friendship is expected to bring in roughly to certain rumors. When your statement about his relation- $100 million for the Carters. man or woman isn’t getting ship with Cohen and reports The insider said that there’s it done for you, and I’m talk- that Beyonce cheated with her with Tiger Woods is over truth to many of the rumors ing emotionally, not necessar- bodyguard Julius De Boer have about Jay and Bey’s crumbling ily sexually, they keep things surfaced several times in the eurweb.com marriage, and he doubts they’ll quiet.” past few years. Charles Barkley’s friendship with Tiger Woods is over. When asked if he’s still friends with Woods, the basketball icon, who was co-hosting with Mike Missanelli on 97.5 The Fanatic in Philly on Friday, told the call- er that despite what used to be a fairly close relationship, he and Woods are no longer friends. “We’re not friends anymore,” Barkley answered. Barkley Woods As for when the friendship ended, that’s up for speculation. and Michael Jordan corrupting just wanted to break Jack Nick- According to larrybrownsports. Woods while stating they had no laus’ record.” com, Barkley and Woods may idea the golf pro was cheating From there, Barkley offered have called it quits on their on his wife his opinion on some things friendship in 2009, around the During Friday’s radio show, Woods needs to consider. time of Wood’s infamous sex Barkley offered a look inside “Golf is just a game. Your life scandal. In 2011, Barkley ad- Woods’ personality after Mis- don’t suck. … But I think when mitted to Mike Lupica that he sanelli admitted his dislike of you put yourself in that situation hadn’t spoken with Woods in Woods. In Missanelli eyes, the where your whole life revolves two years. golfer removes himself from so- around how you’re doing on a “You think you’re friends ciety. golf course, you’re gonna de- with a guy. You talk to him once “Well I think that when you’re velop a negative attitude to a a week for 15 years. You’re as great as he has been, and this certain degree, instead of say- like, this dude is my friend, we probably is a negative at some ing, ‘I’ve actually got it pretty do things, we have fun togeth- point, like he was so consumed good,’” Barkley stated. “It’s like er,” Barkley said at the time. with being the greatest golfer people who say I never won a “I haven’t talked to him in two ever, he wasn’t a very sociable championship. I understand that. years and I’m wondering what guy,” Barkley explained. “Even I accept that. But it ain’t like I’m the hell is going on.” when he was a friend of mine, he sitting around saying, ‘Oh my During that same interview, wasn’t a very sociable guy. He God, my life sucks. This is so Barkley dismissed talk of him just had a one-track mind. He miserable.” Read Joe Jackson’s open letter to daughter Janet: ‘I’m proud of you’ eurweb.com Joe Jackson, the patriarch of the world famous Jackson en- tertainment family isn’t exactly known for being a softy. We all know how his relationship with son Michael turned out. However, it looks like he’s fi- nally gotten around to mellow- ing out. After all, on Saturday, he celebrated his 86th birthday. In fact, in a series of posts on his blog, Jackson lets us in on his private thoughts about his family. Among other things, he’s written about his estranged wife Katherine Jackson, and his most recent post, about his “girl,” Janet: Joe Jackson with daughter Janet Janet, the youngest in the family is very, very smart. She husband. meant a lot to me. I lay there was more like a tough kid. She When I suffered 4 strokes listening to her as she talked was real rough. I mean she last year, and was in the hospi- about how she was going to get was rough. What do they call tal recovering, only two people married. I am happy for her and them… yes … tomboy. She in my family traveled all the wish her nothing but the best. was a tomboy. She could whop way to see in the hospital. My I never tell you this, but I am GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS O N L I N E AT: all the girls. Really rough and granddaughter Brandi (Jackie’s proud of you Janet. really, really smart. She is re- daughter) and my baby girl Ja- Read the more of what Joe ally easy nowadays. She has net. She sat right next to me as I Jackson has to say about his mellowed. She is now married lay in bed, spent time with me, “girl” Janet by visiting www. and living a good life with her talking about a lot together. It jwjackson.com/ www.mississippilink.com 20 • the mississippi link July 31 - August 6, 2014 www.mississippilink.com

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