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The Nielsen report revealed • P. 10 - 11 Workforce trainers and community colleges • P. 20 In a cash strapped district

Inside Book Review • P. 22 Mariah Carey on American Idol • P. 23 JPS continues to spend Board of Trustees JPS takes next step to approves big- ensure its budget is met spending measures District files an By Othor Cain The Mississippi Link asked Gray Managing Editor about his request of the board and if appeal against city Faced with questions about big he thought it was his responsibility spending in his former school dis- to keep them [the board] informed trict, Jackson Public Schools Super- of items that require spending. intendent Dr. Cedrick Gray vows to “Yes it is my responsibility to remain focused on JPS and moving keep them informed, and yes I this district forward. “I cannot af- should have had all of that infor- VS. ford to lose sight of what is before mation before the board members us, even with lingering questions,” when I initially asked them to ap- Gray said. “Everything we did in prove the measure,” Gray replied. By Othor Cain school district its recommended Fayette County, Tenn., was above “I didn’t do that. Of course, I am Managing Editor budget was Ward 3 councilwoman board and done with board ap- human and I do make mistakes.” The Jackson Public School Dis- Larita Cooper-Stokes. “I think it is proval.” When The Mississippi Link com- trict lived up to its assertion that it unfair to the children in this school Last week Gray asked JPS board pared that presentation to the board would take legal action against the district that we are not giving the of trustees to approve hiring a fi- of trustees at JPS with perhaps how city of Jackson in an effort to ensure district the funds it needs to oper- nancial team that would help with he presented to the board in Fayette Gray its budget is properly met. ate,” she said during budget deliber- restructuring its debt and save the County, Tenn., Gray became strong The district had 10 days after the ations at city hall. “We need to stop district money. Gray submitted to vocally. abstaining. In a quick crunch of really assist us in moving forward in city council voted and passed a mea- playing games, because in the end the board some background on the “I know where you are going numbers done by The Mississippi those areas that perhaps we’ve been sure that would give a tax increase our children are suffering and will team and the reason he wanted to with that, Mr. Cain, and I want you Link, this vote essentially pays the a little deficient in,” Gray said. of 2.5 mills, which essentially gave be missing out.” bring them on board. What he did to know that I have never done financial team $1 million in hopes When The Mississippi Link noted the school district $86 million. The On Monday, Sept. 24, district not give them were hard cold num- anything to intentionally mislead of saving nearly $4 million. that Gray’s predecessor Dr. Jayne district submitted a budget of $88 officials with JPS filed two docu- bers on cost or projected savings. anyone. I take pride in having built During the same board meeting, Sergeant had already hired consul- million that would have required a 5 ments, one with the city of Jackson “I would like to see how much a solid reputation of being honest the board voted to hire two addi- tants for Special Education who are mills assessment to tax payers. That and one with the circuit court of this will cost us, how this will work, and above board,” he said. “It is not tional consultants to help JPS in the still in place and the consultants measure was voted down by the Hinds County. “Essentially what how much we will save,” asked Dr. in my nature to pull the ‘wool’ over arena of Special Education. This is he suggested hiring were coming majority of the city council. we did was file a Bill of Exception George Schimmel, one of seven anyone’s eyes.” the area in which JPS is defending from districts in Tennessee with far The lone standing council mem- based on state statue with the city school board members. To those Without having solid numbers its accreditation status. “We felt it greater problems in Special Educa- ber that supported assessing the questions, Gray replied, “ I didn’t in front of them prior to casting the was important to bring someone in taxpayers of Jackson the required JPS vs. City bring that information with me, but vote, the board of trustees approved from the outside who had a lot of JPS spending millage that would have given the Continued on page 7 I will get that to you.” the measure 4-1 with two members experience in this area, who could Continued on page 7 Busting the Romney myth: ‘47 Percenters’ Reed: “I’m ready to serve” Former ‘railroad’ man pour out seeking jobs, not handouts steps into political fray By Ayesha K. Mustafaa Staff Writer Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said, “There are 47 percent of the American people who will vote for the president no matter what…, who are dependent upon government, who believe that they are vic- tims, who believe the government has a responsibility to care for them, who believe they are entitled to health care, to food, to housing, to you-name-it.” Perhaps Romney should have attended the Sept. 26 (and last Reed year’s) 2nd Annual Jobs for Jacksonians Job Fair and Busi- By Othor Cain missioner.” ness Engagement Summit held Managing Editor A quick glance at the web- at the Jackson Medical Mall on After attending a local Demo- site for Election Commissioners Woodrow Wilson Blvd. In this cratic caucus meeting earlier this in Hinds County (http://www. city of over 75 percent African Second annual Jobs for Jacksonians fair year at Provine High School in co.hinds.ms.us/pgs/elected/elec- Americans, there were job seek- Jackson and at the urging of some tioncommission.asp), details the ers who filled the Mall’s hall- making the right presentation in information as well as opportu- and all the way down to Medgar in attendance. There James Reed following: ways stretching over a block a job interview and to customize nities for job seekers to improve Evers Blvd. left with the understanding that it Election Commissioners shall long and standing or passing resumes for different positions. their educational standing. If For anyone who could not was his time to offer himself as be charged with the duty of con- nearly elbow to elbow. United Way of the Capital Area someone did not complete high make it to the one day job fair, a public servant. “I really didn’t ducting all facets of activities as- They were filling out applica- conducted the Business Engage- school, for example, Tougaloo Armstrong said there is a regis- have this on my radar,” Reed said. sociated with general and special tions being offered by employers ment Summit, offering more tips College offered information on try of 100 plus employers on file “But after being asked to run, elections for the county. Election like CRW truck drivers, Com- on job preparedness to local high obtaining a GED. with the City and people can still praying about it and discussing it Commissioners are responsible cast Cable-Jackson, Harrison school students. Louis Armstrong, deputy di- file applications. For more infor- with my wife, I decided to do it.” for keeping the poll books of the Manufacturing, Mississippi De- The Job Fair extended its hours rector of the city’s Human and mation on those job opportuni- Reed is seeking the office of partment of Corrections, U.S. this year to accommodate the ex- Cultural Services, said he was ties, call 601-960-0335. county. They also keep the regis- Election Commissioner for Dis- Army of Engineers, the Jackson pected huge turn out, opening encouraged by the tremendous Armstrong said plans for next tration books, which contain the trict 1 in Hinds County. “I have Police Department, McDonald’s at 9 a.m. and going until 5 p.m. turnout. “We are focusing on year’s job fair will begin at the names of all voters in the county. and Little Caesar’s Pizza. There By 11 a.m., city calculations making sure that the citizens close of this one. The annual job learned since I’ve entered this They are responsible for revising were 94 employers and institu- showed that nearly 600 people of Jackson have an opportunity fair, according to Mayor Harvey race that so many people don’t them periodically and keeping tions of higher learning with rep- had already come through look- to be employed. And we estab- Johnson Jr., is the city’s effort to understand how important this them up to date. resentatives on hand. ing for work and other services. lished this job fair to provide decrease the number of unem- job is and don’t even know who With redistricting, Commis- Jobs for veterans were fea- Jackson State University, them that opportunity,” said ployed citizens within Jackson. their election commissioner is,” sioners assign voters to the ap- tured throughout the halls. Dress Tougaloo College and some of Armstrong. For more coverage and video Reed said. “This job is way too for Success Metro Jackson was the state’s community colleges Extra parking had to be pro- report of the city’s job fair, go to important, way too huge for the available to give assistance in were on hand with employment vided at the Old Farmers Market www.TheMississippiLink.com voters in Hinds County not to be Ready to serve familiar with their election com- Continued on page 7

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September 2012 Compiled by Othor Cain S M T W T F S Managing Editor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SEP 2012 30 Veteran Mississippi Brandon woman’s body Woody Drive rape 1lawmaker George 2 found; sex offender 3 case being investigated Residents in the area of Woody Drive in South Jackson Flaggs to retire faces murder charge are reportedly on edge after a woman was violently raped Outspoken, longtime state Rep. George Flaggs Jr. has an- A Brandon woman feared kidnapped late Monday by a regis- there Tuesday. nounced he’s stepping down midterm, after the 2013 Mississippi tered sex offender was found dead shortly before 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jackson police said the attack happened about 7 a.m. legislative session and that he’s strongly considering a run for and Rankin County Sheriff’s Department deputies have charged According to WAPT, investigators said two women were Vicksburg mayor. her suspected assailant with murder. at home when two men stormed the house and ransacked “I feel like I’ve done some good, left the state better than I found Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said the body of Lenora it. Officers reportedly also said one of the men sexually it,” said Flaggs, D-Vicksburg, who has served House District 55 Patsy Edhegard, 59, was found near Tougaloo College in Madison assaulted one woman. in Warren County since 1988. “There’s the old saying, you can County. Cortrell Rose, 30, of Brandon is held at the Rankin County “It just a sad situation,” resident Thomasine Washington stay in the woods too long, and you can go too far into the woods Jail and will appear before Rankin County Court Judge Kent Mc- told the news station. … It’s ironic, as I’m standing here talking about this, I’m about to Daniel today for an initial appearance. Police aren’t sure how the men got in, or if they were watch my son be sworn in to the state bar as an attorney. He’s go- Bailey didn’t give details on Edhegard’s cause of death. She targeting the house because of who was inside. Washing- ing to go to work for the attorney general’s office. You don’t need disappeared Monday night from her Reservoir-area home after re- ton, the area resident, told WAPT break-ins are common too many people in a family on the state payroll.” turning from a shopping trip to Belk with a relative. When she didn’t though typically not so violent. Flaggs, 59, is known for speaking his mind and working across report to work Tuesday morning at her job as a legal secretary with the aisle. He’s one of few Democrats to have held on to a chair- the Daniel Coker Horton and Bell law firm, coworkers sounded the manship after the Republican takeover of the House last year. alarm, and deputies were dispatched to her home.

Holder to give Flaggs Rose Mississippi Supreme 4 speech at Ole Miss 5 Court rules Westbrook At press time U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder was scheduled to speak about civil rights Thursday, Sept. 29 at the University of can not seek Court of Mississippi. The Justice Department said Holder’s speech is titled “50 Years Appeals judgeship of Integration —1962-2012: A Reflection on Civil Rights in America.” The Mississippi Supreme Court removed Court of Appeals It’s one of several events Ole Miss is sponsoring to commemo- District 2 candidate Latrice Westbrook from the ballot as she rate James Meredith’s court-ordered enrollment as the university’s does not live in the district she seeks to represent according first black student on Oct. 1, 1962. Holder Westbrook to the report. Holder is the speaker for the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors The Court in its more than 20-page report stated: College convocation, which begins at 7 p.m. Thursday at the “We find that a candidate for the office of Court of Appeals Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts on the Oxford of the State of Mississippi must reside within the district for campus. The event is free, but tickets are required for admission. the office she seeks. We further find that Westbrooks has not Two people were killed and more than 100 were injured as met the residency requirement. Therefore, the circuit court integration opponents converged on Oxford in 1962. erred in finding that Westbrooks was a qualified candidate U.S. marshals escorted Meredith, a 29-year-old Air Force vet- for the position. The circuit court’s Order Granting Perma- eran, while he registered and attended classes. nent Injunction and Order Granting Declaratory Judgment is Meredith had previously taken classes at what is now Jackson hereby vacated. The injunction is hereby dissolved.” State University, and he graduated from Ole Miss in August 1963 with a degree in political science. COMMUNITY

www.mississippilink.com September 27 - October 3, 2012 THE mississippi link • 3 Community Leaders Institute to be held in Jackson, MS The Mississippi Link Newswire sential part of community devel- begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at in the community and develop- local agencies will provide re- The College of Business at opment. 2:15 p.m. It will include a session ment of resources needed to meet source lists of services and other Jackson State University will co- The first session of the insti- on Health Disparities/Health Is- those challenges. relevant information. host a Community Leaders Insti- tute describes the Role of Gov- sues and will focus on health dis- Presenters are: Invited agencies include: tute Oct. 5-6, 2012. The two day ernment and will focus on the parities, especially the combined Ms. Oleta Fitzgerald, Execu- Delta Health Alliance, event will be held in the College inter-governmental relationship effects of diabetes, hypertension tive Director, Children’s Defense Eco-Logic Services, Inc., of Business Building on the cam- between federal, state and local and obesity known as the meta- Fund, Jackson, MS; Jackson State University, pus of Jackson State University. governments. bolic syndrome. Lunch will be Mr. Randal Gray, Director of United Health, and Other sponsors include the The Presenters are: provided. Project Intervention, Boys and Winning Strategies. Medical University of South Ms. Sheryl Good, Environmen- Presenters will be: Girls Clubs of Central Missis- The Institute is FREE. For in- Carolina (MUSC), SE VIEW – tal Specialist Office of Special Dr. Sabra C. Slaughter, Chief sippi; formation, contact Spencer Mc- DOD MUSC, U.S. Department Programs, Office of the Regional of Staff, Office of the President, Ms. Beneta D. Burt, Board of Clenty 601-979-2282 or Jean of Energy Eco-Logic Services, Administration, U.S. Environ- MUSC; Trustees Member, Jackson Pub- Walker at 601-979-2411. Inc. and the City of Jackson. mental Protection Agency (US Dr. Warren Jones, Founding lic Schools, Jackson, MS; Thompson These institutes have previ- EPA), Region 4, Atlanta, GA; Executive Director, Mississippi Mr. Cassio Batteast, ously been held in several cities Dr. Paul Byers, Acting State Institute for the Improvement of Founder, Fathers Active in across the United States. The Epidemiologist, Mississippi Geographical Minority Health Their Hood (F.A.I.T.H.) PSA Oct. 5 session begins at 5 p.m. State Department of Health, Disparities, University of Missis- Jackson, MS; and and ends at 7:15 p.m. The key- Jackson, MS; sippi Medical Center; Mr. Brian Wilks, President note speaker for this session is The Honorable Kenneth Jones, Dr. Aaron Shirley, Chairman, Student Government Asso- Congressman Bennie Thomp- Senator, Mississippi State Sen- Jackson Medical Mall Founda- ciation, Jackson State Uni- son. ate; tion, Jackson, MS; versity. The theme of the Institute The Honorable Harvey John- Ms. Tangela Parker, Manager Economic Development, is “Building and Sustaining son, Mayor, City of Jackson, MS; of Business and Community De- Transportation, Housing and Healthy Communities.” The The Honorable Mary Cole- velopment, United Health Care Community Development purpose of the Institute is to re- man, Mississippi House of Rep- Community Partnership, Jackson will focus on creating a plan inforce the principle that “prog- resentatives; MS; and to stimulate the retention, ress requires informed and active The Honorable George Flaggs, Ms. Jeannette F. Jordan, own- expansion and attraction of leaders” and to emphasize the Mississippi House of Represen- er, J & J Health Consultants, businesses/economic devel- unique relationship between en- tative; and Goose Creek, SC. opment to the community. vironmental protection, human Mr. Tyrone Hendrix, President, The Youth Issues and Chal- Presenters are: health, environmental justice and Young Democrats, Jackson, MS. lenges session will focus on the Mr. Jere “Trey” Hess, P.E., economic development as an es- The second day of the institute challenges experienced by youth Mississippi Brownfield’s Program Coordinator, Mis- sissippi Department of Envi- Who The American Heart ronmental Quality, Jackson, PSA MS; Association and more than Dr. Glenda Glover, Dean, College of Business, Jackson 4,000 Jackson residents State University, Jackson, MS; Ms. Trina George, State What Metro Jackson Heart Walk Director, USDA, Jackson, MS; and Mr. Dirk B. Vanderleest, CEO, Jackson Municipal Air- When Sunday, September 30 port Authority, Jackson, MS. The final session is an In- 1:00 p.m. Registration formation Fair. Representa- 2:00 p.m. Heart Walk starts tives of federal, state and

Where Mississippi State Capitol 400 High Street

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More than 4,000 area residents are expected to gather on the steps of the Mississippi State Capitol on September 30, to raise funds to fight heart disease and stroke, America’s No. 1 and No. 4 killers. The annual Metro Jackson Heart Walk activities begin at 1 p.m. with the walk starting at 2:00 p.m.

The non-competitive, three-mile walk and 1 mile survivor route is free to the public and includes teams of employees from local companies, along with friends and family members of all ages.

“For every hour of brisk walking, life expectancy may increase for some adults by as much as two hours,” said Claude W. Harbarger, President and CEO of St. Dominic Health Services. “That’s a ‘healthy’ return on investment, and one that we hope will inspire participants to take up walking regularly using American Heart Association Walking Paths and Walking Clubs.”

The Metro Jackson Heart Walk will have a special “Kid’s Zone” area for children to enjoy. There will also be giveaways from local companies and local entertainment for the entire family. This will be an afternoon of fun and wellness. Subway, the National My Heart My Life Sponsor, will also have food for all the participants following the Heart Walk.

The annual success of the Metro Jackson Heart Walk is due in part to the local My Heart My Life Plat- form Sponsor, St. Dominic’s. Other local sponsors include the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Saks, Inc., United Healthcare, UPS, Baptist Health Systems, FOX 40 News, Clear Channel Radio, Lamar Outdoor advertising, VIP Jackson magazine and more.

For information on participating in the Heart Walk, call the American Heart Association at 601.321.1209 or visit www.metrojacksonheartwalk.org to register.

About the American Heart Association The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke – Amer- ica’s No. 1 and No. 4 killers. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit www.heart.org or call any of our offices around the country

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6 • the mississippi link September 27 - October 3, 2012 www.mississippilink.com Don’t overlook less Companies continue to publicized political races By Julianne Malveaux in Massachusetts, this is a key race off their customers. Given the num- NNPA Columnist to watch. First of all, those who ber of people who have been hurt insult black consumers By George E. Curry During this elec- support President Obama’s agenda by banking chicanery, the Senate column and my story, which is car- out American International Group NNPA Columnist tion, most of the understand that a Democratic ma- should have embraced not eschewed ried in this week’s NNPA papers – or Notorious AIG., as comedian focus is on the top jority in the Senate will assist in the Warren. It will be ironic if the Senate When I was and is posted on BlackPressUSA. Bill Maher calls them – but they of the ticket. Can realization of that agenda. Brown now will have to work with her as in the process of com. Tell them that by the time the have not reciprocated with the black President Obama pledged, when he was elected in a colleague. And it will be amazing reading and writ- next Nielsen report comes out a year media. AIG, the largest insurance maintain or in- 2010, to block that agenda. and uplifting to see Professor Warren ing about Nielsen from now if they are not on that list, company in the world, is MIA. crease his narrow More importantly, is the work continue her passionate advocacy and the National they will be added to one of our lists You can’t turn on the television lead over Republican nominee Mitt that Elizabeth Warren has done on for consumers. Newspaper Pub- - not the one people brag about. without seeing one of those horren- Romney? Will the deep pockets of consumer protection. I’d love to see Of course, Warren can’t afford to lishers Associa- If banks can disregard us, we can dous man/ape commercials about Romney and his allies be enough to her serve on the Senate Committee be a one-issue candidate, which is tion’s report on African-American disregard them by closing our ac- GEICO. Yet, GEICO is monkeying turn the tide? on Banking, Housing and Urban why she is correct in pointing out buying power for this week’s Black counts and moving them to a bank around with us by also being absent Recent news suggests fundrais- Affairs, so that she can continue the that Senator Scott Brown opposed newspapers, I was reminded of how that shows its appreciation. If you from the list of top advertisers. ing for Mr. Romney has recently work she started when she served as pay equity legislation. Brown has many top companies continue to have accounts at either JP Morgan African-Americans over index faltered. That, too, is the fodder for director of the new Consumer Finan- responded to this allegation by talk- take advantage of black consumers Chase, Bank of America, CitiBank on mobile phones. Verizon is a top national news, as the super-PACS cial Protection Bureau. ing about his wife and daughters. while providing little, if anything, in (CitiGroup), Bank of New York advertiser with the Black media but decide how to spend their money. In the wake of the home mortgage Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan also return. Mellon, PNC Financial Services, not AT&T, Sprint or T-Mobile. If How will the debates go? What debacle that left more than a third have wives and children. Obviously, They are not the only ones at State Street Corp., Capital One or they haven’t joined the list by next about those battleground states of of all Americans with underwater being married with children does not fault – so are we. People treat you SunTrust Banks, put them on notice year, we should pull the plug on Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida, mortgages, consumers can certainly make you an automatic advocate of the way you allow them to treat you. today that they will lose a valuable them. among others? use some protection. In too many pay equity. The same can be said of corpora- customer, if they continue along this At various times and to varying Further down the ticket are some cases, borrowers have not fully read After watching both the Demo- tions, though they are not, as Mitt path. degrees, Jesse Jackson, Al Sharp- interesting races that will, perhaps, the fine print in their mortgage forms cratic and the Republican conven- Romney contends, people. In terms of a national campaign, ton and the NAACP, among others, both determine the direction of the or contracts. Just why is the fine print tions, I got a bit tired of people trying The Nielsen report notes that I suggest first focusing on the three have had a public grading system United States Senate and allow those so fine? to use biography as a substitute for black spending power, which totals largest banks. Here’s contact infor- for Corporate America. But that with progressive views a platform In other words, can’t consum- public policy. The fact that someone $695 billion a year, is expected to mation for their top official: measurement has been abandoned. for their work. ers get documents that spell out, in is a “good man” does not make him soar to $1.1 trillion by 2015. And It’s time to reinstate it. In Massachusetts, for example, plain English, what the terms and a good candidate unless character is very few of those dollars are rein- Mr. James Dimon Instead of competing with one Harvard University Professor Eliza- conditions of loans are? Have you connected to a political agenda. The vested by advertising in the black Chairman and Chief Executive another, this is an excellent oppor- beth Warren is challenging incum- ever read the three-page attachment fact that Brown has a wife and two media. Officer tunity to prove that our civil rights bent Republican Scott Brown for to your credit card bill? When you daughters is neither commendable It’s a matter of respect. As black JP Morgan Chase organizations have what they call his Senate seat. Brown was elected do, you may find a change in interest nor despicable. It’s a fact, just as his publishers point out, if a company 270 Park Ave., 39th Flr. “operational unity” and join togeth- to serve the unfilled term of Edward rates buried in the disclosure form. vote against pay equity is a fact. advertises in the Washington Post New York, N.Y. 10017 er to produce an annual Economic Kennedy after his tragic death more President Obama wanted Eliza- This is a race to watch as closely or the New York Times, it could be Phone: 212-270-1111 Report Card. Given its ties to Cor- than two years ago years ago. beth Warren to lead the Consumer as the presidential election because it speaking to anyone. However, when Fax: 212-270-1121 porate America, perhaps Marc Mo- Brown’s win was something of Financial Protection Bureau, but she has far-reaching implications. Eliza- it advertises in the black media, we Email: jamie.dimon@jpmchase. rial and the National Urban League a surprise in a state that is mostly was not nominated when it became beth Warren, an advocate for con- know they are speaking directly to com can take the lead on this. It’s time for Democratic, but he faced a tepid clear that she should could win Sen- sumers, deserves to be the United our audience and are taking us seri- leaders to lead. challenger and was able to pull out ate confirmation over strong Repub- States Senator from Massachusetts. ous as valued consumers. Mr. Brian T. Moynihan As Jackson said at the press con- a victory. Even in Democratic Mas- lican opposition. Julianne Malveaux is a Wash- For the most part, that’s not hap- Chief Executive Officer ference releasing the Nielsen report sachusetts, it is difficult to unseat an Warren’s advocacy for consum- ington, D.C.-based economist and pening. When Nielsen lists the top Bank of America Corporation on Black buying power, perhaps incumbent. Still, Elizabeth Warren is ers is often portrayed as hostility writer. She is President Emerita companies advertising with black 100 N. Tryon St. we should stop boasting about our doing her best. toward banks, which isn’t necessar- of Bennett College for Women in media, some familiar names are no- Charlotte, N.C. 28255 spending power and closely exam- Regardless of whether you live ily the case unless banks are ripping Greensboro, N.C. where to be found. Eight of the top Phone: 704-386-5681 ine what companies spend with us. U.S. 10 banks are not on the list of Email: Brian.T.Moynihan@ And based on those findings, we top 10 financial/insurance compa- bankofamerica.com should do what the lady who reads nies advertising in the black media. the church announcements each JP Morgan Chase has overtaken Mr. Vikram Pandit Sunday admonishes – govern our- Bank of America as the top bank in CEO selves accordingly. the U.S., with assets of $2.2 trillion. CitiBank George E. Curry, former editor- Don’t shed any tears for second- 399 Park Ave. in-chief of Emerge magazine, is edi- place Bank of America, which has New York, N.Y. 10022 tor-in-chief of the National Newspa- assets of $2.13 trillion, or CitiGroup Phone 212-793-1201 or 212-559- per Publishers Association (NNPA) with $1.8 trillion. Neither of them is 1000 News Service and editorial director among the top 10 entities advertis- Email: [email protected] of Heart & Soul magazine. He is ing with the black media. a keynote speaker, moderator and But African-Americans hold Let the “banksters” know how media coach. Curry can be reached checking or savings accounts at all you feel about their actions. through his Web site, www.george- three banks. Let’s put them on no- To add insult to injury, $182.5 bil- curry.com. You can also follow him tice by sending them a copy of this lion of our tax dollars went to bail at www.twitter.com/currygeorge.

T o B e E q u a l Occupy the Vote – no bullies at the polls By Marc H. Morial “There is a real danger that voters and Texas are mixed, and Flor- NNPA Columnist will face overzealous volunteers ida, Missouri, New Hampshire, Eligible Amer- who take the law into their own Pennsylvania, Virginia - five out icans have a civic hands to target voters they deem of the 10 states - unsatisfactory.” duty to vote, and suspect.” The intimidation tactics by government at These mostly conservative True the Vote and others, along the federal, state groups claim their purpose is to with new voter ID laws in at and local level protect against voter fraud – a least 30 states, and the elimina- has a responsibil- solution in search of a problem, tion of early and weekend voting ity to protect voters from illegal since the incidence of voter fraud in several others, could seriously interference and intimidation. in America is miniscule. The impact the outcome of the No- Bullies at the Ballot Box re- only fraud is their real intent, vember election. port: A new report by Common which is to gain political advan- Stephen Spaulding of Com- Cause and Demos, titled “Bullies tage for their preferred candidate mon Cause, co-author of the at the Ballot Box,” took direct by disenfranchising, suppressing report, said, “We’re concerned aim at Jim Crow-like tactics de- or bullying progressive voters about this well-organized, well- signed to challenge and intimi- who tend to be people of color, funded effort to suppress the vote date voters at the polls. the elderly, students and people by challenging voters in the run- The report especially notes the with disabilities. up to the elections and on Elec- campaign of intimidation that The “Bullies at the Ballot Box” tions Day and fostering a climate is currently being waged by a report raises awareness about this of intimidation. Tea Party affiliated group called threat and outlines what is legal “We’re concerned that these ‘True the Vote,’ which has set a and permissible when it comes techniques are being targeted goal of training and deploying as to challenging a voter’s eligibil- at voters of color, students and many as one million poll watch- ity both before and on Election the poor, specifically, for parti- ers “to challenge and confront Day. It also assesses the ability san reasons. No one wants voter other Americans as they go to the of 10 key swing states to protect fraud. The issue is their tech- polls in November.” the rights of voters who may face niques are just throwing up bar- ‘True the Vote’ explained that this type of poll-stalking intimi- riers to eligible Americans who it wants to make the experience dation. just want to cast their ballot.” of voting “like driving and see- According to the report, “In We agree. That’s why the Na- ing the police following you.” examining the 10 states’ laws tional Urban League has devoted Earlier this year, we saw what governing challenges to vot- this year to removing those bar- happened when an overzealous ers’ right to vote before Election riers through our “Occupy the citizen decided to follow and Day, including the use of voter Vote” campaign. confront a teenager with a hoodie lists created through caging or Marc H. Morial is former whose only “crime” was walking other unreliable practices, we mayor of New Orleans and presi- while Black. find Colorado, Nevada and Ohio dent and CEO of the National As the new report stated, are satisfactory, North Carolina Urban League.

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The Mississippi Link also reserves the right to edit all material for length and accuracy. www.mississippilink.com September 27 - October 3, 2012 THE mississippi link • 7 JPS spending Ready to serve Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 tion than JPS, Gray still defended his The board approved this measure come under scrutiny for having propriate district and precinct and are supposed to work in a non- Hinds County for 32 years, Reed position. without any background checks of a top-heavy administration in a revise poll books to conform to partisan kind of way, because you knows the district well. “I’m well “I don’t know of a school district the consultants. district that is strapped for cash changes in boundaries. represent all voters in your district. versed with this district. I know in the country that doesn’t at some “To the notion that my predeces- and fighting with the city to levy Election Commissioners are Voters and the education of voters where the voters are and I’m trying point in time have problems in Spe- sor had already hired consultants, the a tax that would push the district required by state statute to attend should be top priority,” he said. to touch every single one of them cial Education,” he said. “It’s the ones the board approved for me will to its recommended budget of certification training each year, “Handling elections and ensuring before November,” he said. “I also nature of the beast…. I’m also not be working in a different area than $88 million. held by the Secretary of State, to that things run smoothly for every understand that there’s a pool of familiar with the districts in Tenn. those already hired,” Gray said. be eligible to conduct elections election will always be at the top of nearly 1,000 unregistered voters in fairing worse than JPS.” In recent headlines, Gray has held in the county. my list of things to do.” our area and we are working daily JPS vs. City Election Commissioners shall A Forest County, Mississippi na- trying to change that.” hire all poll workers for an elec- tive, Reed attended Tougaloo Col- Reed has tracked the voting pat- Continued from page 1 tion. They shall be responsible for lege. He left Tougaloo to work for terns in recent presidential elections of Jackson,” said JPS board attor- ment. “Yes, we did receive the doc- to the circuit court. “We also filed training all poll workers of their Illinois Central Railroad Company. and hopes that voters will vote all ney Dorian Turner. “This document ument, and I am scheduled to meet a notice of appeal to circuit court specific duties to be conducted on He spent a total of 45 years with the way down the ticket. “I’ve stud- serves notice to the city that we with our legal team today (Sept. that included an un-signed copy Election Day. the railroad company, climbing the ied the patterns. For example in the take exception to its decision not to 26),” Yarber said. “Our position at of the bill of exception,” Turner Election Commissioners shall ladder of success before retiring in 2000 presidential election, you had levy the proper taxes for our recom- this point is that we did what was said. “Now all parties involved are be among the members of a spe- 2005. about 30,000 votes casted for the mended budget.” in the best interest of the citizens of aware of our appeal to the city’s cial tribunal formed to hear elec- “I became a ‘co-first’ African president in our district, but the vot- Turner said the notice was given Jackson.” decision not to levy the proper tax tion challenges; the special judge American engineer in the state of ers didn’t complete the ballots,” he to the governing body of the city, Yarber said while the budget increase that would essentially is the controlling judge of both the Mississippi and one of the first five said. “For the election commission- which is the city council. “Filing the (tax increase) they passed provided support our submitted budget of facts of the case and the law. The to be promoted to locomotive engi- ers race that was on the same ballot, notice with the city gives the city some increase for JPS, it also wasn’t $88 million.” Election Commissioners sit as the neer in the country,” Reed enthusi- only about 15,000 people voted. council an opportunity to review it an extra burden on the citizens. The next step in this process is jury in the case and as advisors to astically shared. We are determined to change this.” and then the council president must “The budget that we voted on was to allow the proper paperwork to the judge. Reed did a three-year stint in the The election commissioner’s sign it and submit it to circuit court,” sufficient and it was fair to the tax- flow to all necessary parties and Reed is on a mission to bring military and completed his under- race is held in conjunction with the Turner said. “We submitted the doc- payers,” he said. “We did not want react accordingly after all signa- about change to the makeup of the graduate studies at the University presidential race every four years. uments to the city clerk’s office and to overburden taxpayers and require tures are gathered and all assess- governing board for elections in of Southern Mississippi in 1976. The election this year is Tuesday, to city council members.” them to have to pay an abundance ments are done. Turner said JPS Hinds County. “In this office you Having lived in District 1 of Nov. 6. 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Luter warns of spiritual battles By Daphne Higgins could be made? What souls Religion Editor could be saved? By Frank Michael McCormack Israel versus the Philistines, be saved,” Luter I shared with There are many different rea- New Orleans Baptist young David against a giant said. “Not that Theological Seminary you just a couple sons for a church to schedule named Goliath. And for the you might, that of weeks ago my a Revival and many different “My life has been turned younger folk in the house, you will. Not that excitement about types of Revivals. I have been upside down since this elec- East Coast rappers versus it’s a possibil- the Fall season on both ends of the Revival or tion on June 19,” Fred Luter West Coast rappers,” Luter ity; that you will. being upon us. I Crusade. I have worked with said. “I never realized this said. “But it could also be a Jesus assures also shared with dozens of evangelists through position of Southern Baptist battle you’ve been a part of.” us that if you you my love for the freshness the years and invited them to Convention president would Luter said he can remember come through the and crispness of the season and my church. I have also been in- bring so much notoriety.” as a kid having to battle a bul- door and come the setting of the sun, as one vited as a visiting evangelist to The Baptist Theological ly in school who would take through Him, you day ends and another brings other churches and seen God do Seminary’s Sept. 20 chapel his lunch money every day. shall be saved. forth new miracles (from God). amazing things. So I feel I can service was his first speaking “It just got to the point where And because Fred Luter, president Southern Baptist Convention Well, one thing I failed to speak from both viewpoints. engagement of his historic I was tired of this bully mess- you’re saved, you mention is Fall Revivals. Yes, As a Pastor, I sometimes presidency. ing with me,” he said. “Sure can enjoy the shepherd’s pro- God,” Luter said, as he sur- the season is upon us and scheduled a Vocational Evan- Luter said he has received enough, I went to school that vision.” veyed people from Adam and prayerfully it is one that many gelist for a Revival because I phone calls from President next day and that bully came Luter then challenged those Eve, Noah and Moses, to Pe- of you will be able to enjoy. I sensed our church was ready to Barack Obama and Vice Pres- up to take my lunch money. present to look carefully at ter and people in the present wanted to share with you the reap a harvest of souls. We had ident Joe Biden, a call from The bully said, ‘Fred, give their relationship with Jesus. day. lyrics to the hymn, “Revive planted and watered, and now Republican presidential can- me your lunch money.’ I said, Is it possible, Luter asked, that “The Bible says, ‘All of us Us Again.” And while doing a we wanted to see people saved, didate Mitt Romney’s camp, ‘No.’ The bully said, ‘If you some people struggle and ul- like sheep have gone astray,’ search on the song so many of usually people we had been personal letters from former don’t give me your lunch timately fail in spiritual war- but thank God for the good us sing during various services, praying for. presidents Bill Clinton and money, I’m going to beat you fare because, though they’re shepherd who provides and I came across an article that When I was young and the Jimmy Carter and a procla- up.’ involved in the church, they preserves and protects His basically summarized some of world was much less complex, mation from Texas Governor “And I looked at that don’t truly have a relationship sheep,” he said. the things that I wanted to share I remember having week-long Rick Perry. bully, and I said, ‘Girl ...,’” with Jesus Christ? “If it hadn’t been for the with you this week. Revival meetings lasting from “Then a month ago, my wife Luter said as laughter roared “Yes, you sing in the choir, Lord on my side, where would I really can’t remember Sunday to Sunday. I have even and I got the greatest joy of through the chapel. “‘I’ve but did you come through I be? He kept my enemies when revivals decreased from preached one that long. I have our life. We sat for 45 minutes never hit a girl in my life, but the door? Yes, you stand at away. He let the sun shine five days to three or when the seen Revivals scheduled Sun- in the home, at the kitchen I’m tired of you taking my the door as an usher, but did through on a cloudy day. He mourners bench was no longer day through Wednesday or table, of Dr. Billy Graham,” lunch money.’” Luter said you come through the door?” rocked me in the cradle of front and center during this pe- Thursday or Friday. I have seen said Luter. after that confrontation, the Luter said, “I know you’re in His arms. Why? Because He riod of renewal, repentance and Revivals scheduled Saturday Reflecting on all the experi- bully left him alone. seminary. I know you’re try- promised to never leave us reward. As I got deeper into through Friday and everything ences of the past three months, “Many of you today have ing to prepare for your future, alone.” my research, alas, words from in between. Luter, pastor of New Orleans’ seen battles in your life,” but do you know Jesus Christ Luter concluded with a look Dr. Kelly Carr and now they The first key to good success Franklin Avenue Baptist he continued. “However, in as the Lord and Savior of your at “the shepherd’s promise.” are words that I share with you. in a Revival is choosing a good Church, asked for prayer. spite of all the battles you’ve life?” In contrast to the thief’s effort Enjoy! evangelist. No matter how well “I’m just asking for your seen and been a part of, I as- Luter next pointed to “the to kill, steal and destroy, Jesus you plan, schedule, work, pray, prayers for me,” he said. “It’s sure you today that none of us serpent’s plan,” described in says in John 10:10, “I came Dr. Kelly Carr, Higher Pur- or sing, if you do not choose a been a great joy, and I thank has ever been in a battle that John 10:10. “A thief steals, a that they may have life and pose Ministries, wrote: good evangelist who your peo- God that He’s allowed this would compare to the ultimate thief takes, and that’s the ser- have it more abundantly.” Hallelujah! Thine the glory. ple will love to listen to, you historical time to happen in battle that’s found here in this pent’s plan,” he said. “He’s “The serpent takes; our Hallelujah! Amen. will not have success. You can- my life, the life of our city and text.” come to steal from you all shepherd gives,” Luter said. Hallelujah! Thine the glory. not overcome a bad evangelist the life of our church. I’m just This ultimate battle, Luter the shepherd has provided in But he reminded those present Revive us again. or a poor speaker. honored to serve this conven- said, is a spiritual one. He first your life. He’s come to steal that “abundant life” doesn’t This old hymn by William The next key to good success tion and to serve you.” pointed to what he called “the your dreams and visions for refer to material possessions. Mackay expresses the desire of is mobilizing your church to Luter preached from John shepherd’s provision.” your future when you leave “Abundant life means life many believers to know God at pray before the Revival begins. 10:7-11, where Jesus de- “Seven times in the book this wonderful seminary. He to the max. Joy that the world a deeper level and to experience You can often do this through scribes himself as “the door of of John, Jesus uses this ‘I am’ wants to steal your hopes. can’t give or take away. Peace their “first love” of Jesus Christ your regular services, Sunday the sheep. ... If anyone enters term to remind His followers He wants to steal your minis- that the world can’t give or all over again. school or small groups and through Me, he will be saved about His provision for each try. He wants to destroy your take away,” Luter said. “You In a very real sense, that is prayer meetings. and will go in and out and find of us who are saved,” he said. peace and your happiness.” may not have silver, diamonds what a “Revival” is all about. I Revivals require a step of pasture. The thief comes only Those “I am” statements Luter said believers are of- or gold across your wrists or grew up in a day of revivals and faith - faith in God, faith in the to steal and kill and destroy; I include: “I am the bread of ten tempted to engage in sin- across your teeth, but you can crusades. It was also a very en- preacher and faith in the con- came that they may have life life” (John 6); “I am the light ful behavior based on a sense still say, ‘I’m blessed.’” joyable time when I could hear gregation. With this informa- and have it abundantly. I am of the world” (John 8); “I am of secrecy or privacy. He said Believers may not have ev- wonderful preachers other than tion, are you ready to be “re- the good shepherd; the good the good shepherd” (John 10); Satan will often tempt believ- ery material possession, but my Pastor and hear great music kindled?” shepherd lays down His life “I am the resurrection and the ers with arguments like: “Go the shepherd promises to pro- and fellowship with other believ- As the religion editor of The for the sheep.” life” (John 11); “I am the way, on, no one will find out. Your vide everything needed, Luter ers on a spiritual level and be Mississippi Link newspaper, I Luter pointed chapel attend- the truth and the life” (John husband won’t find out. Your said. challenged by God in a new way. truly believe that we all need to ees to battles in life. “It could 14); “I am the true vine” wife won’t find out. Your “And He gave us the best Revivals help the church: stop and thank God for the set- be a battle you’ve read about. (John 15); along with “I am church won’t find out. ... No He can give us, because ... • Reclaim the Backslidden ting of the sun and the miracles The American Civil War, the the door” in John 10:9. one will find out. You’re in a He gave His life for you and • Redeem the Lost, and of the day. But most important- Battle of Gettysburg, the Bat- “In this chapter, Jesus is the different city. You’re in a dif- me,” he concluded. “Ladies • Re-Energize Believers. ly, we need to share those mira- tle of New Orleans that was good shepherd and those who ferent state.” and gentlemen, you can win (As you may or may not be cles with others. Our words can fought not far from here in go in the door are His sheep. “He has a pretty good track the victory. You can win the able to tell, I am using the word be another form of revival. Chalmette, La., the Hatfields He says anyone..., anyone who record of doing that in the battle, because of what Jesus Revival for a series of church Regardless of the season, and McCoys, the children of comes through the door shall lives of sons and daughters of did at Calvary.” services usually held during a The Mississippi Link, a mes- brief period of time, a week or senger for news in and around less. Perhaps the term meeting, the state of Mississippi, wants R eig n i n g or crusade or conference might to serve as your personal mes- “To serve a MIGHTY God!” be a more familiar term to you.) senger to share your good news A n n o u n c eme n t s Our churches do not really and news of your place of wor- By A C Carter And it is the essence of his Special to The Mississippi Link have as many Revivals as we ship and visit. As always, we word that watches over my fam- used to. Perhaps that is because ask that you let us help you to Finally, my ily Evangelist Temple House of Refuge for all Na- our culture has changed. We communicate the good news of brethren, be To serve a mighty God is to tions Church of God in Christ, Inc., 704 Univer- have much busier schedules. our Lord. strong in the be dedicated to right over wrong sity Blvd., Jackson, Sunday School will host Fall We have more schedule con- Remember the verse that I of- Lord and the To serve a mighty God is to flicts. The family has changed. ten find myself sharing with you power of his teach the B-I-B-L-E in your Carnival 2012 on Sept. 29, at 10 a.m. until. There Entertainment keeps us busy – Isaiah 52:7 (NIV). It reads: might. (Ephe- home will be fun, food, and fellowship for all present. seven days a week. This list “How beautiful on the moun- sians 6:10) I admit that my service does Wednesday through Friday, Oct. 3 – 5, the Missis- could go on. tains are the feet of those who A POEM: not amount to His blessings However, sometimes we re- bring good news, who proclaim I woke up this morning and I But the outcome of the start sippi Jurisdiction will be held at the same location ally need to set aside a week as peace, who bring good tidings, was immediately able to see of a new day is the result of my beginning at 7:30 p.m. each night. The J.A.M (Ju- a church family and get away who proclaim salvation, who That I had absolutely no con- confessing risdictional Auxiliary Meeting) will feature Evange- from all of those things. What say to Zion, Your God reigns!” trol over my future while I was I’ve always thought in life could happen in your church if Write to Daphne M. Higgins asleep that I was strong list Toran Brown, Evangelist Tonia Rounds, Bishop everyone could dedicate one at religion@mississippilink. I got out of the bed and stood But I never thought it came Danny C. Mays and Supervisor W. Marie John- week to getting in tune with com. You may fax to 601-896- firm on the floor simply from myself son. For more information, call 601.352.5405 or God and each other? What 0091 or mail your information Realizing that the pain I once For I know that it’s a mighty 601.355.1021. lives could be changed? What to The Mississippi Link, 2659 had for some reason didn’t hurt God I serve that gives me good relationships could be mend- Livingston Rd., Jackson, MS anymore health ed? What godly commitments 39213. I walked through my house So each day I wake up is a Holy Temple International Empowerment Min- while all was still asleep new day to learn istries, 251 Kearney Park Rd., Flora, will host a To check on my children; to As my new lesson that I am celebration dinner in conjunction with its annual see if they were breathing I just working on is what better way had to see could I serve? Appreciation Service. The dinner will take place at For information about advertising in To watch their backs go up A MIGHTY GOD!!!! the Owens Health-Wellness Center on the cam- and down let me know that they pus of Tougaloo College, 500 West County Line were okay About the Poet: The Mississippi Link Which gave me the motiva- Alvin Christopher De’Mond Rd., Tougaloo, MS, on Friday, Sept. 28, at 7:30 tion to get ready for a new day Carter, is a native of Madison, p.m. The requested donation for this event is $40. So far, everything I had done MS. He is married to KaLandra On Saturday, Sept. 29, at 3 p.m., the celebration please call: 601-896-0084 was greater than I could dream McShelle Carter and they It was all in God’s mighty are the proud parents of three will continue at Holy Temple with 22nd year ap- hands, it seems daughters. He is employed preciation program for Bishop Stanley Cavett Sr. or e-mail [email protected] I am convinced that the whole at Tougaloo College and is a and First Lady, Evangelist Stephanie Cavett. For armour of God covers and pro- member of Pilgrim Rest M. B. www.mississippilink.com tects me Church in Madison. more information, call 601-879-3999.

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P reser v ed Blair Underwood breaks down raw From the male emotion for ‘Woman Thou Art Inside Out space for people even if they By Shewanda Riley Loosed! On The Seventh Day’ Columnist have to sleep on the floor in sleeping bags.” By Robin Downes “ W o w They’ve lived there for what I enjoy doing. Co-starring see this man in his own www.eurweb.com Mama! You nearly 30 years and there is with a phenomenal actress, such confines, deal with his and Daddy a new energy and excitement Blair Underwood stars in the as Sharon Lela, was also a joy. I own emotions. He was have really in the house. It was fun lis- the dramatic thriller ‘Woman had an incredible time. in a situation where he hooked up tening to my parents talk Thou Art Loosed: On The 7th “Working with Director could not fix every- the house.” I about curtain colors match- Day,’ which was released on Neema Barnett allowed me to thing. That’s a very raw spoke these ing furniture for their new DVD Sept. 4. The film is direct- direct. As an African American emotion. words to my mama last year bedroom. ed by award-winning filmmaker director woman, it is a challenge “I think it’s impor- as she gave me a “tour” of The house was the same Neema Barnette, produced and out here. She reached out to me tant to not see him so their newly remodeled mas- on the outside but had a new distributed by Codeblack Enter- to be a part of the project and cool and calm or just ter bedroom suite. center of focus. In the past, prises and executive produced helped me to get into the Direc- quietly simmering. We They’d been talking about the “center” of the house by T.D. Jakes for T.D.J. Enter- tor’s Guild by giving me the op- don’t have all the an- knocking out one of the bed- was the kitchen, but now prises. portunity to direct some of the swers and that can lead room walls and making a the focus was the lovely and Surpassing industry expecta- scenes,” Underwood said. to stress.” large master bedroom suite very comfortable master tions, opening weekend, April I asked Underwood how he When asked how he for a few months. But I bedroom. On the inside it 13 2012, the film earned $6,376 prepared for a very powerful personally coped with Underwood didn’t think they’d really do was a new place. And all it per screen, beating “The Hunger emotional scene. He shared, stress, Underwood proclaimed, er power works for me.” it. After all, they had four took was one change on the Games” on average and finished “One of the things I appreciate “My wife and I will be celebrat- On Sept. 18, the multi-talent- daughters, six grandchildren inside out. as the #1 independent feature its about Neema as a ing our 18th anni- ed Blair Underwood released and two great-grandchil- Sometimes we get stuck opening weekend. Director is that she versary. We often his latest book, ‘South by South- dren. Where would we all in a routine in our lives. We I had the opportunity to do says, ‘I’m going to COMMENTARY say to our kids, east.’ The fourth installment in stay when we came to visit? go to work at the same time a phone interview with actor, protect you guys.’ stop and breathe – this award-winning mystery I “oohed” and “ahhed” every day, we eat the same director, producer, author and We didn’t have the resources take a slow deep breath. What series draws actor-turned-super- walking into the much larger foods for breakfast, lunch fashion line representative - that you would have on a big happens is your whole body sleuth Tennyson Hardwick into bedroom area complete with and dinner and we hang out Blair Underwood. budget film. calms down and you can think his most challenging case, com- a walk in closet and built at the same places with the The focus of the interview “With her as a director, you more clearly about what you’re pelling him to face the unthink- in his/her custom designed same friends. was on his experience during the have to rely on her vision that doing. able: save his daughter or the shoe box shelves, dual ceil- 2 Corinthians 4:16 points filming of the dramatic thriller, this film would come out with “The bigger issue is to go to woman he loves. ing fans, wood trim, flat out that we shouldn’t lose ‘Woman Thou Art Loosed: On quality. The story is a very real your faith. What works for me Additional projects for Blair screen tv swiveling from the heart, because “inwardly we The 7th Day.’ Underwood ex- situation and the fact that young is to know that all of this is pre- Underwood include a develop- wall mount and fire engine are being renewed day by plained, “New Orleans is one of black children are being kid- ordained. Our job is to learn the ment/talent holding deal with red chaise lounge. day.” This inward renewal my favorite cities in the world. napped is a very real situation lesson. I am a Christian, and I Universal TV and his own fash- The room was just gor- starts with us being willing New Orleans, especially the right now. believe God has a plan. I believe ion line, BU Collection for K & geous and I was now happy to make small changes in French Quarter, is like a country “Society looks to men to be he is not going to leave us hang- G Fashion they’d had it done. Even our lives each day that bring unto itself. strong, that everyone relies ing. If I did not have faith as a “Part of keeping your stress though it is just the two of us closer to God. As we are “We shot the film in July of on. There comes a time in life tool, as a man in our society..., I level down in this business is them at the house, I also drawn closer to God, His 2011, and at this stage of my where you may break down. don’t have all the answers. Be- not having all your eggs in one want them to be comfortable purpose and direction for career, it is important that I do We thought it was important to ing able to turn it over to a high- basket,” said Underwood. and have as my mother says, our lives become clearer. “room for the wheelchairs” For example, adding a dai- when they might need them. ly time of prayer will lead to As we stood in the doorway a stronger and more intimate of the huge walk-in closet, I connection with God. But College Hill Missionary Baptist Church posed what I thought was a that one change can lead to good question: “Now where reading God’s word more, The Top 10 GospelSince 1907 SongsB IBLE B ASED from•C HRIST CtheENTERED Billboard• H OLY S PIRIT L ED will we (my three sisters and which then leads to greater SUNDAY: Worship Services their kids/grandkids) stay faith like Romans 10:17 re- 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. when we come visit?” minds us. Gospel Charts for the weekSunday of School September 9:30 a.m. 27 My mama laughed and God doesn’t require us didn’t blink when she re- to make big changes on the sponded, “There’s the other outside, because He wants MONDAY: Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. 1600 Florence Avenue bedroom, plus a sleeper sofa the small changes to come Jackson, MS 39204 in the den and we’ll make from the inside out. SONGS Ph: 601-355-2670ARTISTS WEDNESDAY: Prayer Service 6:30 p.m.ALBUM Fax: 601-355-0760 Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00 p.m. 1. Awesome Pastor Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago For information about advertising in www.collegehillchurch.org • [email protected] 2.Take Me to The King Tamela Mann featuring Kirk Franklin TheShekinah Mississippi Glory Link 3. Life & Favor (You Don’t Know) John P. Kee and New Life 4. Go Get It Mary Mary Go Get It Baptistplease Church call: 601-896-0084 5. It’s Not Over Israel & New Breed featuring James Fortune and Nelson or “Shininge-mail [email protected] Radiant 6. Let The Church Say Amen Andrae Crouch Featuring Marvin Sapp www.mississippilink.comLight of His Glory” 7. Shifting The Atmosphere Jason Nelson Shifting The Atmosphere WEEKLYACTIVITIES 8. My Testimony Marvin Sapp NewS undayBethel9:30 a.m.MissionaryFulfillment H Baptistour (Sunday School)Church 9. Hold On James Fortune & FIYA featuring Monica and Fred Hammond Pastor, Dr. F. R. Lenoir 10. 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“The Church That’s on the Move for Christ Wednesday Michael T. Williams for Such a Time as This” Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. Pastor ______REV. AUDREY L. HALL, PASTOR Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00p.m. REV. DR. AVA S. HARVEY, SR., OVERSEER 10 • THE mississippi link September 27 - October 3, 2012 www.mississippilink.com www.mississippilink.com September 27 - October 3, 2012 THE mississippi link • 11 12 • the mississippi link September 27 - October 3, 2012 www.mississippilink.com Mississippi high school student selected as National Child Awareness MonthYouth Ambassador The Mississippi Link Newswire and by leveraging the power WASHINGTON, D.C. - Youth of community partnerships to Service America (YSA) and Fes- offer services outside its core tival of Children Foundation are strengths. proud to announce that Traeshaun Its services include af- Hiley, 17, will represent Missis- terschool and summer pro- sippi as one of 51 National Child grams for children and teens, Awareness Month Youth Ambas- professional training and sadors. Hiley was selected as Youth lifetime of service, learning, lead- Founded in 1968, Operation Shoe- character development for Hiley will receive funding and Ambassador in the Operation ership and achievement. For more string educates, inspires and em- teens, life-skills workshops training to lead a campaign that Shoestring’s Youth Employment information, visit www.YSA.org. powers children and families in for families and more. The will assist students and parents in Program and plans to attend Mis- About Festival of Children the central Jackson community to health and wellbeing of the finding out if they carry the Sickle sissippi State University to major Foundation: Festival of Children create holistic community transfor- service community impacts Cell Trait or have the Disease. in Computer Engineering and mi- Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non- mation. the the health and wellbe- Hiley’s work began in Septem- nor in Culinary Arts. profit organization that serves to Operation Shoestring does this ing of all of Jackson, thus ber which is National Child Aware- About Youth Service America bring together and coordinate the by providing holistic services in the motto: We All Rise To- ness Month as well as National (YSA): Celebrating 25 years of efforts of charities, companies and youth development, economic em- gether. Visit www.operation- Sickle Cell Awareness Month. He youth changing the world, YSA individuals who actively work to powerment, and health directly Hiley will travel to Washington, D.C. for improves communities by increas- improve the lives of children. leadership training and a networking the number and the diversity of The foundation gives a voice, ing event on Capitol Hill. When young people, ages 5 to 25, serving guidance and support to children. he returns home, he will launch his in substantive roles through inter- One hundred percent of its admin- campaign “Know your Sickle Cell national campaigns. istrative costs are covered by desig- Status”. These include Global Youth Ser- nated funding, allowing donations “I feel that if more teens are vice Day and Semester of Service; to go further in direct support of aware of their status, they will be funding and grants programs; re- programs and services that im- able to teach the community how to source development; and training prove the lives of children. be aware of the side effects,” says opportunities. For more information, visit Hiley. “I was born with Sickle Cell YSA promotes a global culture www.festivalofchildren.org. Disease and it has been a struggle of engaged youth committed to a About Operation Shoestring: MDOT Approved #6-10 Crushed Con- to fight this battle. I want to edu- crete Driveway Material cate and make more people aware about how to conquer this disease. Crushed My mother has always encouraged Pick Up Price Our Yard $ 20.00/ SQ.YD. me to stay positive and focus on the bigger picture of life.” Delivered Price 20 Mile Radius $ 27.00/ Now in its fifth year, National Concrete SQ.YD. (12 YARD MIN.) Child Awareness Month is an initiative spearheaded by the Festival Material Delivered & Installed $ 31.50/ of Children Foundation to raise awareness about issues affecting SQ.YD. (12 YARD MIN.) children and to encourage the na- For Sale tion’s youth to take action. Senate Resolution 522, sponsored by Sen- ator Richard Burr (R-NC), officially designated September 2012 as Call 601.850.6519 National Child Awareness Month. The National Child Awareness Month Youth Ambassador program is a newly created initiative Traeshaun Hiley (left) shakes hand of Congressman Bennie Thompson. T:9” of YSA and Festival of Children Foundation. The 51 Youth Ambas- sadors will work in their communities and form a collective network to raise awareness around issues important to young people. Youth Ambassadors receive a national-level platform for their cause; a $1,000 grant to develop a service project in his or her home state; ongoing training, project and technical assistance support; 2012 and networking opportunities with Happy 40th Anniversary other Youth Ambassadors across the country. Hiley was selected through a competitive application process and chosen based on the quality 2002 of his project proposal and its potential to create substantive, large- scale change on behalf of young people in Mississippi. He was nominated for the honor by Dr. Martha Alexander, project manag- 1992 er for Operation Shoestring’s Youth Employment Program (YEP), who saw in Hiley an enthusiasm for service and making a difference in his community and among his peers. Operation Shoestring’s after- 1982 school job skills and leadership T:10” training in YEP helped Hiley and his peers gain confidence and develop a work ethic that provided professional summer employment, a career mentor and scholarship 1972 support for college. A complete list of all 51 Youth National Black McDonald’s Operators Association is founded Ambassadors and their project plans is available at http://www. vi.d.uiy/t}rants/NCAM. “As a National Child Awareness Month Youth Ambassador, Trae- shaun has a unique opportunity to serve as a leader of today,” said Ste- Cheers to your spectacular past ven A. Culbertson, President and and a promising future. May you CEO of YSA, a leader in the youth continue to rise to the top. service movement. “YSA and Fes- tival of Children Foundation look forward to supporting Traeshaun as he works to create positive change in the lives of young people in Mis- sissippi.” About Traeshaun Hiley: He is the son of Shalonda Hiley. He is a 17-year-old senior at Lanier High School in Jackson. He is a member of the National Society of High © 2012 McDonald’s School Scholars, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, Mr. LET II and HI in ROTC.

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www.mississippilink.com September 27 - October 3, 2012 THE mississippi link • 13 UMMC ‘study’ in children considers how temperament can influence anxiety disorders The Mississippi Link Newswire Emotions Study seeks to un- ases may think that a friend not age,” Viana explained. “Chil- Medical Center researchers derstand the interplay between saying hello in school means dren in this age range face are exploring how children’s children’s inhibited tempera- their friendship has taken a social demands they weren’t thinking styles, in particular ment – the tendency of some turn for the worse, rather than facing before, including an the tendency to interpret situ- children to withdraw and react think that the friend was sim- increase in peer pressure and ations as threatening, are influ- cautiously in new situations – ply distracted and did not see changing social circumstances enced by their parents as well and parents’ own thinking style him,” he said. at school.” as their own temperaments. in determining whether a child “We’re really looking at how Children with behaviorally Dr. Andres G. Viana, a child will likely perceive a threat in children interpret the world inhibited temperaments – al- clinical psychologist and assis- situations deemed safe. around them and what child ready at risk for anxiety dis- tant professor of psychiatry at Behaviorally inhibited chil- and parental factors may in- orders – and parents who also UMMC, is studying how this dren are at higher risk for fluence these interpretations,” train them to perceive safe negative interpretation style anxiety disorders, researchers Viana said. situations as threatening, may in children can contribute to have found. They also found Viana and his team are now be more at risk for anxiety dis- development of anxiety disor- parental messages and cues recruiting up to 80 children orders. ders. influence how children think ages 8 to 12 for the study. He “Childhood anxiety disor- According to the Journal of and interpret the world around plans to conduct diagnostic in- ders significantly impair chil- the American Medical Asso- them. terviews with the volunteers, dren’s functioning in school, ciation, 32 percent of children Viana said the tendency to administer behavioral tests and at home, and in social situa- under 18 will have at least one make biased interpretations computer exams. tions,” said Viana. “so know- type of anxiety disorder before and perceive safe situations as These tasks will show Vi- ing what child and parental becoming adults. Anxiety dis- threatening can also contribute ana’s team the extent to which factors may contribute to their orders encompass problems to excessive anxiety and anxi- children interpret events nega- development can lead to bet- such as separation anxiety dis- ety disorders. Knowing how tively, the role parents may ter prevention and treatment order, generalized anxiety dis- this negative thinking style de- play in this, and how tempera- of these highly prevalent disorder, social phobia, panic dis- velops may help prevent child- ment influences each child’s orders.” order and post traumatic stress hood anxiety disorders from interpretation of the given situ- For more information, Viana disorder. emerging in the first place. ation. can be reached at childanxi- Part of Viana’s Childhood “A child who scores high on “We typically see an in- [email protected] or at (601) Temperament, Thoughts and measures of interpretation bi- crease in anxiety levels at this 984-6657. Viana Glenn’s strategies for well-being: stress and your health By Glenn Ellis faced with danger, this re- a mother whose child was turn to normal. healthcare-digital.com sponse is now activated in sit- pinned under a concrete slab Unfortunately, in our cur- If you’re worried about your uations where neither response during a tornado. Under stress, rent high-stress culture, the health, stop. You’re only mak- is appropriate, like in traffic or she found the strength to lift body’s stress response is acti- ing it worse. Stress takes its during a stressful day at work. the huge slab with her bare vated so often that functioning toll on your body, and new re- When the perceived threat hands, even though it later often doesn’t have a chance to search reveals it is even more is gone, systems are designed took three men to move it. return to normal, producing dangerous than thought. to return to normal function But much of the time in chronic stress. Stress causes deterioration via the relaxation response. modern life, the “fight or One side effect of increased in everything from your gums But in our times of chronic flight” response won’t help. cortisol in the body can be to your heart and can make stress, this often doesn’t hap- Yet those stress hormones still weight gain, especially in the you more susceptible to ill- pen enough, causing damage flood your system, preparing abdominal area, which can nesses ranging from the com- to the body. you for physical action. And if bring more negative health mon cold to cancer. Stress that continues without you are under stress frequent- consequences than fat stored Many people are aware of relief can lead to a condition ly, it can harm your physical in other areas of the body. the alarming number of folks called distress — a negative health. Excess cortisol can be stim- who are suffering with a wide stress reaction. Distress can Cortisol is an important hor- ulated by physical stress such range of what are now con- lead to physical symptoms, mone in the body, secreted as over-exercising, lack of sidered common health prob- including headaches, upset by the adrenal glands and in- sleep, dieting and poor nutri- lems: high blood pressure; stomach, elevated blood pres- volved in the following function; mental stress such as a acid reflux; diabetes; ulcers; sure, chest pain and problems tions and more: high stress work environment; arthritis; obesity; asthma; and sleeping. Research suggests Proper glucose metabolism; and emotional stress such as a many others make up the list. that stress also can bring on or Regulation of blood pres- death of a family member or It is a common belief that worsen certain symptoms or sure; even just too many demands Glenn these are conditions expected diseases. Insulin release for blood on your time. at some point in life. How- To understand what stress sugar maintenance; Stress is a natural part of The information included in regarding a medical condition ever, on closer examination, it does to us, imagine you lived Immune function; life, but it doesn’t have to be this column is for educational or treatment plan. seems that there is a mysteri- tens of thousands of years ago, Inflammatory response. a natural part of your health. purposes only. It is not intend- Glenn Ellis is a health advo- ous culprit that is a factor in all at a time when humans were Normally, cortisol is present Stressful circumstances don’t ed nor implied to be a substi- cacy communications special- of these problems: STRESS. threatened by hungry animals, in the body at higher levels in kill anyone. It is our response tute for professional medical ist and author of “Which Doc- Stress isn’t just a state of such as saber-toothed tigers the morning and at its lowest to stress that ultimately leads advice. The reader should al- tor?” He is a health columnist, mind - it can affect your entire and wolves. Our caveman an- at night. Although stress isn’t to death. ways consult his or her health- radio commentator, lecturer body. Seventy-five to 90 per- cestors had to be able to react the only reason that cortisol is Take good care of yourself care provider to determine the and active media contributor cent of all doctor’s office visits instantly, either by fighting the secreted into the bloodstream, and live the best life possible. appropriateness of the infor- on health topics. For more are for stress-related ailments beasts or running away. it has been termed “the stress But remember I’m not a doc- mation for their own situation good health information, visit and complaints. So humans evolved the hormone” because it’s also tor; I just sound like one. or if they have any questions www.glennellis.com. Stress is the body’s reaction ability to respond to a stress- secreted in higher levels dur- to any change that requires an ful situation instantly, by pre- ing the body’s ‘fight or flight’ adjustment or response. The paring the body for “fight or response to stress. It is respon- body reacts to these changes flight.” Under sudden stress, sible for several stress-related with physical, mental and you will get a burst of excep- changes in the body. emotional responses. tional strength and endurance, Small increases of cortisol Stress can trigger the body’s as your body pumps out stress have some positive effects: response to perceived threat hormones: A quick burst of energy for or danger, the Fight-or-Flight Your heart speeds up. survival reasons; response. During this reaction, Blood flow to your brain Heightened memory func- certain hormones like adrena- and muscles increases up to tions; lin and cortisol are released, 400 percent. A burst of increased immu- speeding the heart rate, slow- Your digestion stops (so it nity; ing digestion, hunting blood doesn’t use up energy that’s Lower sensitivity to pain; flow to major muscle groups, needed elsewhere). Helps maintain homeostasis and changing various other Your muscle tension in- in the body. autonomic nervous functions, creases. While cortisol is an impor- giving the body a burst of en- You breathe faster to bring tant and helpful part of the ergy and strength. more oxygen to your muscles. body’s response to stress, it’s Originally named for its Sometimes, we can still ben- important that the body’s re- ability to enable us to physi- efit from this “fight or flight” laxation response be activated, cally fight or run away when response – like the case of so the body’s functions can re- GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: www.mississippilink.com CLASSIFIED

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Property and Casualty Companies Life, Health and Accident Companies Property and Casualty Companies Abstract of the Annual Statement as of Abstract of the Annual Statement Abstract of the Annual Statement December 31, 2011 as of as of of December 31, 2011 Intrepid Insurance Company December 31, 2011 P.O. Box 9210 of of Farmington Hills Investors Consolidated Insurance Company Integon Indemnity Corporation MI 48333-9220 10700 Northwest Freeway P. O. Box 3199 Houston Winston-Salem TX NC Assets 77092 27102-3199 Total Assets $ 30,391,047

Liabilities, Surplus and Other Funds Total Liabilities $ 2,523,321 Assets Assets Capital Stock $ 10,000,000 Total Assets $ 15,541,923 Total Assets $ 322,853,860 Surplus Funds $ 17,867,726 Total Capital and Surplus $ 27,867,726 Total Liabilities, Surplus and Other Funds $ 30,391,047 Liabilities, Surplus and Other Funds Liabilities, Surplus and Other Funds Total Liabilities $ 8,256,916 Total Liabilities $ 266,888,213 Capital Stock $ 2,500,000 Capital Stock $ 3,000,000 Surplus Funds $ 4,785,007 Surplus Funds $ 52,965,647 Mississippi Insurance Department Total Capital and Surplus $ 7,285,007 Total Capital and Surplus $ 55,965,647 I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct abstract of the statement of the above-name Total Liabilities, Surplus and Other Funds $ 15,541,923 Total Liabilities, Surplus and Other Funds $ 322,853,860 company filed with the Mississippi Insurance Department showing the condition of said company on December 31, 2011

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Property and Casualty Companies Mississippi Insurance Department Abstract of the Annual Statement I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct abstract of the statement of the above-name as of company filed with the Mississippi Insurance Department showing the condition of said December 31, 2011 Mississippi Insurance Department company on December 31, 2011 of InsureMax Insurance Company I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct abstract of the statement of the above-name PO Box 607 company filed with the Mississippi Insurance Department showing the condition of said Newburgh company on December 31, 2011 Commissioner of Insurance IN 22772 47629-0607 7701341 PCM The Mississippi Link Commissioner of Insurance 85189 Assets 0700005 LI The Mississippi Link Total Assets $ 17,765,272 Property and Casualty Companies Property and Casualty Companies Abstract of the Annual Statement Abstract of the Annual Statement Liabilities, Surplus and Other Funds as of as of Total Liabilities $ 10,728,800 December 31, 2011 December 31, 2011 Capital Stock $ 2,000,000 of of Surplus Funds $ 5,036,472 Total Capital and Surplus $ 7,036,472 Insurance Company of North America Integon National Insurance Company Total Liabilities, Surplus and Other Funds $ 17,765,272 P.O. Box 1000 P.O. Box 3199 436 Walnut Street,WB12A Winston-Salem Philadelphia NC PA 27102-3199 19106 Mississippi Insurance Department

Commissioner of Insurance Total Assets $ 755,646,710 10922 0900028 PCM The Mississippi Link Liabilities, Surplus and Other Funds Liabilities, Surplus and Other Funds Total Liabilities $ 325,851,657 Property and Casualty Companies Total Liabilities $ 575,138,023 Capital Stock $ 3,500,000 Abstract of the Annual Statement Capital Stock $ 11,357,109 Surplus Funds $ 71,014,766 as of December 31, 2011 Surplus Funds $ 169,151,578 Total Capital and Surplus $ 74,514,766 of Total Capital and Surplus $ 180,508,687 Total Liabilities, Surplus and Other Funds $ 400,366,423 Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania, The Total Liabilities, Surplus and Other Funds $ 755,646,710 175 Water Street, 18th Floor New York NY 10038

Assets Mississippi Insurance Department Mississippi Insurance Department Total Assets $ 4,418,657,614 I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct abstract of the statement of the above-name I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct abstract of the statement of the above-name company filed with the Mississippi Insurance Department showing the condition of said company filed with the Mississippi Insurance Department showing the condition of said Liabilities, Surplus and Other Funds company on December 31, 2011 company on December 31, 2011 Total Liabilities $ 2,413,830,597 Capital Stock $ 5,005,500 Surplus Funds $ 1,999,821,517 Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Total Capital and Surplus $ 2,004,827,017 22713 29742 Total Liabilities, Surplus and Other Funds $ 4,418,657,614 7700758 PCM The Mississippi Link 8800068 PCM The Mississippi Link

Property and Casualty Companies Property and Casualty Companies Mississippi Insurance Department Abstract of the Annual Statement Abstract of the Annual Statement I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct abstract of the statement of the above-name as of as of company filed with the Mississippi Insurance Department showing the condition of said company on December 31, 2011 December 31, 2011 December 31, 2011 of of Commissioner of Insurance International Fidelity Insurance Company Insurance Company of the West 19429 7700761 PCM The Mississippi Link One Newark Center P.O. Box 85563 20th Floor San Diego Newark CA Life, Health and Accident Companies NJ 92186-5563 Abstract of the Annual Statement 07102 as of December 31, 2011 of Integrity Life Insurance Company Assets 400 Broadway Assets Total Assets $ 875,600,460 Cincinnati OH Total Assets $ 234,075,001 45202 Liabilities, Surplus and Other Funds Liabilities, Surplus and Other Funds Total Liabilities $ 525,192,813 Assets Total Liabilities $ 140,020,220 Capital Stock $ 4,200,000 Total Assets $ 5,916,074,732 Capital Stock $ 1,500,000 Surplus Funds $ 346,207,647 Surplus Funds $ 92,554,412 Total Capital and Surplus $ 350,407,647 Liabilities, Surplus and Other Funds Total Capital and Surplus $ 94,054,412 Total Liabilities, Surplus and Other Funds $ 875,600,460 Total Liabilities $ 5,368,874,372 Capital Stock $ 3,000,000 Total Liabilities, Surplus and Other Funds $ 234,074,632 Surplus Funds $ 544,200,360 Total Capital and Surplus $ 547,200,360 Total Liabilities, Surplus and Other Funds $ 5,916,074,732

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ORDINANCE APPROVING MAMADOU S. SALL A REZONING ORDINANCE APPROVING MAMADOU S. SALL A REZONING FROM R-1A (SINGLE FAMILY) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO C-2 FROM R-1A (SINGLE FAMILY) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO C-2 A parcel of land lying and situated in Lot 26 of Block B of Fernwood Sub- (LIMITED) COMMERCIAL DISTRICT PROPERTY LOCATED AT (LIMITED) COMMERCIAL DISTRICT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 310 division, according to a map or plat thereof on file and of record in the 310 AND 312 BRIARWOOD DR., CASE NO. 3807. AND 312 BRIARWOOD DR., office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi and CASE NO. 3807. the Northwest Quarter of Seciton 12, Township 6 North, Range 1 East, WHEREAS, Mamadou S. Sall has filed a petition to rezone from R-1A City of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly (Single-Family) Residential District to C-2 (Limited) Commercial Dis- WHEREAS, Mamadou S. Sall has filed a petition to rezone from R-1A described as follows” trict property located at 310 & 312 Briarwood Dr. in the City of Jack- (Single-Family) Residential District to C-2 (Limited) Commercial District son, First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi; and property located at 310 & 312 Briarwood Dr. in the City of Jackson, First Commence at an iron pin representing the southwest corner of Oak Park Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi; and Planned Office Development according to the map or plat which is of WHEREAS, the Jackson City Planning Board, after holding the re- record and on file in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County, quired public hearing, has recommended approval to rezone the prop- WHEREAS, the Jackson City Planning Board, after holding the required located in Jackson, Mississippi and run thence S 90 degrees 00 minutes erty to C-2 (Limited) Commercial District; and public hearing, has recommended approval to rezone the property to 00 seconds W along the north right of way of Briarwood Drive per deed C-2 (Limited) Commercial District; and book 3108 at page 350 for a distance 399.15 feet to an iron pin on the WHEREAS, notice was duly and legally given to property owners and east line of Lot 26 of Block B of Fernwood Subdivision; continue thence citizens interested that a meeting of the Council would be held at City WHEREAS, notice was duly and legally given to property owners and S 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds W along the north right of way of Hall at 2:30p.m., Monday, August 20, 2012, to consider said change citizens interested that a meeting of the Council would be held at City Briarwood Drive for a distance 99.79 feet to an iron pin on the west line based upon the record of the case as developed before the City Plan- Hall at 2:30p.m., Monday, August 20, 2012, to consider said change of said Lot 26 of Block 318.34 feet to an iron pin said iron pin being the ning Board; and based upon the record of the case as developed before the City Plan- POINT OF BEGINNING of the parcel herein an iron pin; run thence S 88 ning Board; and degrees 44 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 99.82 feet to an WHEREAS, it appeared to the satisfaction of the City Council that iron pin on the east line of said Lot 26 of Block B of Fernwood Subdivi- notice of said petition had been published in the Jackson Advocate WHEREAS, it appeared to the satisfaction of the City Council that notice sion for a distance of 125.00feet to an iron pin; run thence N 88 degrees on May 3, 2012 and May 17, 2012, that a hearing had been held by of said petition had been published in the Jackson Advocate on May 3, 44 minutes 00 seconds W for a distance of 99.82 feet to an iron pin on the Jackson City Planning Board, all as provided for by ordinances 2012 and May 17, 2012, that a hearing had been held by the Jackson the east line of said Lot 26; and the POINT OF BEGINNING, and con- of the City of Jackson and the laws of the State of Mississippi, and City Planning Board, all as provided for by ordinances of the City of tains 0.28, more or less. that the Jackson City Planning Board had recommended denial of the Jackson and the laws of the State of Mississippi, and that the Jackson petitioned rezoning of the above described property to C-2 (Limited) City Planning Board had recommended denial of the petitioned rezoning is hereby zoned and changed from R-1A (Single-Family) Residential Commercial District and within the existing zoning of the City of Jack- of the above described property to C-2 (Limited) Commercial District and District to C-2 (Limited) Commercial District provided, however that be- son; and within the existing zoning of the City of Jackson; and fore a permit is issued for any structure to be erected on the said property, or for any use thereof, provision for adequate off-street parking WHEREAS, it appears to the Council that such changes would be in WHEREAS, it appears to the Council that such changes would be in must be made and approved by the Department of Planning Develop- keeping with sound land use practice and in the best interest of the keeping with sound land use practice and in the best interest of the City ment and the Department of Public Works. The Zoning Administrator is City and that there has been a significant change in the character of and that there has been a significant change in the character of the area ordered to note such change on the Official Zoning Map to the City of the area to justify rezoning and that there is a public need for such to justify rezoning and that there is a public need for such zoning. Jackson, Mississippi. zoning. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE SECTION 2. That the cost of publication of this Ordinance shall be borne NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: by the petitioner. CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. That the property located in the City of Jackson, First Ju- SECTION 3. That this Ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its pas- SECTION 1. That the property located in the City of Jackson, First Ju- dicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, more particularly described sage and after publication of same by the petitioner. dicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, more particularly described as follows: as follows: Parcel A (Description of 0.73 Acres) Council Member Lumumba moved adoption; Council Member Whitwell Parcel A (Description of 0.73 Acres) seconded. The motion prevailed by the following vote: A parcel of land lying and situated in Lot 26 of Block B of Fernwood Sub- A parcel of land lying and situated in Lot 26 of Block B of Fernwood division, according to a map or plat thereof on file and of record in the Yeas – Barrett-Simon, Bluntson, Cooper-Stokes, Lumumba, Tillman,and Subdivision, according to a map or plat thereof on file and of record office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi and Yarber. in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mis- the Northwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 6 North, Range 1 East, Nays – Whitwell. sissippi and the Northwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 6 North, City of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi and being more particularly Absent – None. Range 1 East, City of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi and being described as follows: more particularly described as follows: ATTEST: Commence at an iron pin representing the southwest corner of Oak Park Commence at an iron pin representing the southwest corner of Oak Planned Office Development according to the map or plat which is of Brenda Pree Park Planned Office Development according to the map or plat which record and on file in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County, City Clerk is of record and on file in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds located in Jackson, Mississippi and run thence S 90 degrees 00 minutes County, located in Jackson, Mississippi and run thence S 90 degrees 00 seconds W along the north right of way of Briarwood Drive per deed I, Brenda Pree, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and 00 minutes 00 seconds W along the north right of way of Briarwood book 3108 at page 350 for a distance 399.15 feet for an iron pin on lawful custodian of records of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi Drive per deed book 3108 at page 350 for a distance 399.15 feet for the east line of Lot 26 of Block B of Fernwood, and the POINT OF BE- and seal of said City, certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy an iron pin on the east line of Lot 26 of Block B of Fernwood, and the GINNING of the parcel herein described ; Run thence S 90 degrees 00 of an Ordinance passed by the City Council at its regular zoning meeting POINT OF BEGINNING of the parcel herein described ; Run thence minutes 00 seconds W along the north right of way of Briarwood Drive on 20th day of August, 2012, and recorded in Minute Book “6B”, pages S 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds W along the north right of way for a distance 99.79 feet to an iron pin on the west line of sad Lot 26 of 451-453. of Briarwood Drive for a distance 99.79 feet to an iron pin on the west Block B of Fernwood Subdivision; Run thence S 88 degrees 44 minutes line of sad Lot 26 of Block B of Fernwood Subdivision; Run thence S 00 seconds East for a distance of 99.82 feet to an iron pin on the ease WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this the ____ 88 degrees 44 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 99.82 feet line of said Lot 26 of Block B of Fernwood Subdivision; Run thence S day of September, 2012. to an iron pin on the ease line of said Lot 26 of Block B of Fernwood 0 degrees 01 minutes 56 seconds E along the east line of said Lot 26 Subdivision; Run thence S 0 degrees 01 minutes 56 seconds E along of Block B of Fernwood Subdivision for a distance of 316.13 feet to the Brenda Pree the east line of said Lot 26 of Block B of Fernwood Subdivision for a POINT OF BEGINNING, and contains 0.73 acres, more or less City Clerk distance of 316.13 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, and contains 0.73 acres, more or less Parcel B (Description of 0.28 Acres) 9/27/12

Parcel B (Description of 0.28 Acres) legal A parcel of land lying and situated in Lot 26 of Block B of Fernwood ORDINANCE APPROVING NEW STAGE, INC. VITALITY GROUP, INC., RANDY Twenty (20) feet off the East side of Lot Twenty-Seven (27), Kenwood Subdivision, a Subdivision, according to a map or plat thereof on file and of record CULPEPPER, LUCIA NALL AND DOROTHY TRIPLETT A REZONING FROM map or plat of which is on file and of record in Book 4 at Page 52 in the office of the in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mis- R-4 (LIMITED MULTI-FAMILY) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT & C-1A (RESTRICTED) Chancery Clerk of Hinds County, at Jackson Mississippi. sissippi and the Northwest Quarter of Seciton 12, Township 6 North, COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO NMU-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD) MIXED-USE DISTRICT Range 1 East, City of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, and being PEDESTRIAN ORIENTED FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1100 CARLISLE ST., Parcel 3 1104 WHITWORTH ST., 1104 APT 2 WHITWORTH ST., 1108 WHITWORTH ST., Lot 7, Block 69, Belhaven Heights, Part 1, a subdivision according to a map or plat more particularly described as follows” 1109 MONROE ST., 1103 MONROE ST., 1115 MONROE ST., 1121 MONROE ST. & thereof which is on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County 1125 MONROE ST. CASE NO. 3816. at Jackson, Mississippi, in Plat Book 1, at Page 41, reference to which map or plat is Commence at an iron pin representing the southwest corner of Oak hereby made in aid of and as a part of this description and more commonly known by Park Planned Office Development according to the map or plat which WHEREAS, New Stage, Inc., Vitality Group, Inc., Randy Culpepper, Lucia Nall and street as 409 Monroe Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39202 and by current tax parcel Dorothy Triplett have filed a petition to rezone properties located at 1100 Carlisle St., number 18-49. is of record and on file in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds 1104 Whitworth St., and 1104 Whitworth St. Apt 2, 1108 Whitworth St, 1109 Monroe County, located in Jackson, Mississippi and run thence S 90 degrees St., 1103 Monroe St., 1115 Monroe St., 1121 Monroe St.& 1125 Monroe St. in the City Parcel 4 00 minutes 00 seconds W along the north right of way of Briarwood of Jackson, First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, from R-4 (Limited Multi- Lot Four (4) of Block Sixty-Nine (69), of Belhaven Heights, Part One (1) according to Drive per deed book 3108 at page 350 for a distance 399.15 feet to Family) Residential District & C-1A (Restricted) Commercial District to NMU-1 (Neigh- the mapthereof which is of record in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at borhood) Mixed-Use District Pedestrian Oriented; and Jackson, MS, in Plat Book 1 at Page 41, reference to which is hereby made. an iron pin on the east line of Lot 26 of Block B of Fernwood Subdivi- sion; continue thence S 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds W along WHEREAS, the Jackson City Planning Board, after holding the required public hearing, Parcel 5 the north right of way of Briarwood Drive for a distance 99.79 feet to has recommended approval to rezone the properties from R-4 (Limited Multi-Family) Lot 8, Block 69, Belhaven Heights, a subdivision, according to a map or plat thereof an iron pin on the west line of said Lot 26 of Block 318.34 feet to an Residential District & C-1A (Restricted) Commercial District to NMU-1 (Neighborhood) which is on file of record in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County, MS, in Plat Mixed-Use District Pedestrian Oriented; and Book 1 at Page 41, Slot Cabinet A at Slide 149, reference to which is hereby made in iron pin said iron pin being the POINT OF BEGINNING of the parcel aid of and as a part of this description. herein an iron pin; run thence S 88 degrees 44 minutes 00 seconds WHEREAS, notice was duly and legally given to property owners and interested citizens East for a distance of 99.82 feet to an iron pin on the east line of said that a meeting of the Council would be held at City Hall at 2:30p.m., Monday, August 20, Parcel 6 Lot 26 of Block B of Fernwood Subdivision for a distance of 125.00feet 2012, to consider said change, based upon the record of the case as developed before Lot 5, Block 69, Belhaven Heights, a subdivision, according to a map or plat thereof the City Planning Board; and which is on file of record in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County, MS, in to an iron pin; run thence N 88 degrees 44 minutes 00 seconds W for a Plat Book 1 at Page 41, reference to which is hereby made in aid of and as a part of distance of 99.82 feet to an iron pin on the east line of said Lot 26; and WHEREAS, it appeared to the satisfaction of the City Council that notice of said peti- this description. the POINT OF BEGINNING, and contains 0.28, more or less. tion had been published in the Mississippi Link on July 5, 2012 and July 19, 2012, that a hearing had been held by the Jackson City Planning Board, all as provided for by Parcel 7 ordinances of the City of Jackson and the laws of the State of Mississippi, and that the Lot 6, Block 69, Belhaven Heights, Part 1, a subdivision, according to a map or plat is hereby zoned and changed from R-1A (Single-Family) Residential Jackson City Planning Board had recommended approval of the petitioned rezoning of thereof which is on file of record in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County, District to C-2 (Limited) Commercial District provided, however that the above described property to NMU-1(Neighborhood) Mixed-Use District Pedestrian MS, in Plat Book 1 at Page 41, reference to which is hereby made in aid of and as a part before a permit is issued for any structure to be erected on the said Oriented and within the existing zoning of the City of Jackson; and of this description. property, or for any use thereof, provision for adequate off-street park- is hereby rezoned and changed from R-4 (Limited Multi-Family) Residential District & WHEREAS, it appears to the Council that such changes would be in keeping with sound C-1A (Restricted) Commercial District to NMU-1 (Neighborhood) Mixed-Use District Pe- ing must be made and approved by the Department of Planning Devel- land use practice and in the best interest of the City and that there has been a significant destrian Oriented provided, however that before a permit is issued for any structure to opment and the Department of Public Works. The Zoning Administra- change in the character of the area to justify the rezoning and that there is a public need be erected on the said property, or for any use thereof, provision for adequate off-street tor is ordered to note such change on the Official Zoning Map to the for such zoning. parking must be made and approved by the Department of Planning Development and City of Jackson, Mississippi. the Department of Public Works. The Zoning Administrator is ordered to note such NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACK- change on the Official Zoning Map to the City of Jackson, Mississippi. SON, MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 2. That the cost of publication of this Ordinance shall be SECTION 2. That the cost of publication of this Ordinance shall be borne by the peti- borne by the petitioner. SECTION 1. That the property located in the City of Jackson, First Judicial District of tioner. Hinds County, Mississippi, more particularly described as follows: SECTION 3. That this Ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its passage and after SECTION 3. That this Ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its Parcel l publication of same by the petitioner. passage and after publication of same by the petitioner. Lots 26 and 29, Kenwood, a subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi in Council Member Barrett-Simon moved adoption; Council Member Whitwell seconded. Council Member Lumumba moved adoption; Council Member Whit- Plat Book 4 at Page 52, reference to which is hereby made, The motion prevailed by the following vote: ______well seconded. The motion prevailed by the following vote: AND ALSO: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot 28 of Kenwood, a subdivision, according to the President Yarber opened the floor for Council discussion, and Council Member Barrett- Yeas – Barrett-Simon, Bluntson, Cooper-Stokes, Lumumba, mapor plat thereof of record in Plat Book 4 at Page 52 on file and of record in the office Simon noted that she was of the opinion that there had been a substantial change in the Tillman,and Yarber. of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi, and running thence land use character of the surrounding area that justified rezoning the property. Easterly along the Northerly boundary line of Lots 28 and 27 of said subdivision at a ______Nays – Whitwell. distance of 141.4 feet to a point; and running thence in a Southerly direction along a line Absent – None. parallel with the Eastern boundary of Lot 27 of said subdivision a distance of 50.3 feet to Thereafter, President Yarber called for a final vote on the Ordinance: a point, and running thence in a Westerly direction 141.4 feet to a point on the Western ATTEST: boundary of said Lot 28 (which point is 50.26 feet from the Northwest corner of said Lot Yeas – Barrett-Simon, Bluntson, Lumumba, Tillman, Whitwell, and Yarber. 28) and running thence in a Northerly direction along the Western boundary of said Lot Nays – None. 28, 50.26 feet to the point of beginning; together with all of the rights, title and interest in Absent – Cooper-Stokes. Brenda Pree and to an easement for the purpose of ingress and egress in and to the above described City Clerk lot over 20 feet off the East side of said Lot 27 which easement is not an exclusive ease- ATTEST: ment but used in connection and conjunction with the owners of the remaining portions of said Lots 27 and 28, and which easement shall be in the nature of a private alley for Brenda Pree I, Brenda Pree, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful cus- means of ingress and egress to the said Lots 27 and 28 of said subdivision. City Clerk todian of records of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said City, certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Parcel 2 I, Brenda Pree, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful custodian Ordinance passed by the City Council at its regular zoning meeting on Beginning at a point on the Northern boundary of Fortification Street where the Eastern of records of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said City, certify that boundary of Whitworth Street intersects the same, and running thence in an Easterly the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Ordinance passed by the City Council at its 20th day of August, 2012, and recorded in Minute Book “6B”, pages direction along said Northerly boundary of Fortification Street 141.7 feet to the West- regular zoning meeting on 20th day of August, 2012, and recorded in Minute Book “6B”, 451-453. ern boundary of an alley, and running thenceina Northerly direction along the Western pages 453-456. boundary of said alley100.6 feet to a point, and running thence in a Westerly direction WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this the 141.5 feet to a point on the Eastern boundary of Whitworth Street, which point is 100.52 WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this the ____ day of Sep- feet North of the point of intersection of the Eastern boundary of Whitworth Street with tember, 2012. 24th day of September, 2012. the Northern boundary of Fortification Street, and running thence in a Southerly direction along the said Eastern boundary of said Whitworth Street 100.52 feet to the Brenda Pree Brenda Pree point of beginning. The above described land is part of Lots 27 and 28 of Kenwood, a City Clerk City Clerk subdivision of Jackson, according to a map or plat thereof of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi. 9/27/12 9/27/12 And CLASSIFIED

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ADVERTISMENT FOR BIDS IN THE COUNTY COURT OF FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS ADVERTISEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI Sealed bids will be received by the City of Jackson, Mississippi The City of Jackson, Department of Public Works, is seeking Statement of Qualifica- until 3:30P.M., local time, October 23, 2012 at Jackson City Hall, for CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI tions (SOQ’s) from professional engineering firms for consultant engineering work in the the Eubanks Creek Drainage Improvement Project Phase IV (from CITY OF JACKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT PLAINTIFF area of Pavement Asset Management & Design Analysis. The SOQ’s must be submit- Lampton Avenue to Bailey Avenue) City Project No. 050397-904. ted to the Department of Public Works between September 27, 2012 and October 12, VS. CAUSE NO. 12-742 2012. The entire project must be completed within 150 calendar days. The contract will be subjected to liquidated damages in the amount of ONE HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED DEFENDANT Engineering firms should include information on Pavement Asset Management & De- five hundred dollars ($500.00) per calendar day for each consecu- SEVENTY-SIX DOLLARS AND NO CENTES ($105,176.00) sign Analysis for Municipal and State Government. The firms should include experience tive calendar day in which the contract time is exceeded. IN US CURRENCY as it specifically relates to Pavement Asset Management, Pavement Design, and Field Data Collection. The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimi- RULE 81 SUMMONS nation in public contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson SOQ forms may be obtained from the office of to promote full an equal business opportunity for all persons do- TO DEFENDENTS: JUAN HERNANDEZ SOQ forms may be obtained from: ing business with the City. As a precondition to selection, each JUANA BETANCOURT Charles Williams Jr., P.E., contractor, bidder or offeror shall submit a completed and signed ENVENCIO ARELLANO Senior Civil Engineer Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) ordinance. Failure to comply ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES OF INTEREST Department of Public Works with the City’s ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or 200 S. President St., Suite 405 offeror from being awarded an eligible contract. For more infor- NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS Jackson, MS mation on the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity Pro- (601-960-1651) gram, please contact the office of Economic Development at (601) You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by the City of Jackson, 960-1638. Copies of the ordinance, EBO Plan Applications and a Mississippi, Jackson Police Department, Plaintiff(s), seeking forfeiture under the provi- All correspondence should be directed to: copy of the Program are available at 218 South President Street, sions of Section 41-29-153(a)(5) and 41-29-153(a)(7) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Dan Gaillet, P.E. Director Second Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. as amended, of One hundred Five Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars and Department of Public Works No Cents ($105,176.00) in U.S. Currency, seized on or about February 14, 2012. All 200 S. President St., Suite 509 The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed Defendants listed above are subject to this Summons. You must take immediate action Jackson, MS to cultivating and ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through to protect your rights. You are summoned to appear and defend against said Complaint (601)-960-2091 various programs, employment, initiatives, and assistance. The for Forfeiture at 9:30 clock a.m. on the 4th day of December, 2012, in the County Court City encourages all persons, corporations, and/or entities doing of Hinds County, Jackson, Mississippi in the courtroom of Judge Priester, located at 407 Firms will furnish five copies of their SOQ to the City. The SOQ’s will be evaluated ac- business within the City, as well as those who seek to contract E. Pascagoula St., Jackson, Mississippi 39205. In the event of your failure to appear cording the City’s standard evaluation procedure. with the City on various projects and or conduct business in the and defend, the relief sought in the Complaint, for Forfeiture of the above-described City, to assist the City in achieving its goal by strongly considering property, will be granted. You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in public con- City residents for employment opportunities. you may do so if you desire. tracting. Therefore, the City of Jackson requests that prospective vendors and contractors carefully examine their method of selecting subcontractors and suppliers, to ensure The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 6th day of September, 2012. that they are not either actively, or passively, discriminating against Minority Business with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C Enterprises (MBEs) and Female Business Enterprises (FBEs). As a bidder seeking 2000d to 2000d-4 that all bidders will be afforded full opportunity to Barbara Dunn to do business with the City of Jackson, you are expected to adhere to a policy of submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discrimi- Clerk of Hinds County, Mississippi non-discrimination, and to make the maximum practicable effort to ensure that histori- nated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex cally underutilized firms are given an opportunity to participate in the performance of in consideration of award. BY: ______, contracts financed in whole, or in part, with City funds. For further details about comply- D.C. ing with this ordinance, please contact the Office of Economic Development, phone Specifications and Proposals forms are on file and open to public number 960-1638. Copies of the ordinance, EBO Plan applications and copies of the inspection on the 6th floor at 200 North Congress Street, Suite 600 9/13/12, 9/20/12, 9/27/12 program are available at 200 South President Street, 2nd floor, Jackson, Mississippi. Jackson, Mississippi 39201. One (1) copy of the Plans, Specifica- tions, and Contract Documents may be procured upon payment The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with Title VI of the of $100.00 dollars, which will not be refunded. Please contact Eric LEGAL Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 that all bidders will Jefferson, P.E., Project Manager for Stantec at (601) 354-0696 for be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be directions or any additional information for procurement of plans NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consider- and specifications. The Standard Specifications adopted by the JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ation for an award. City Council may be procured from the Department of Public Works, if desired upon payment of $5.00 dollars for each speci- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVATION The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivating and en- fication. COMMISSION (JHPC) WILL HOLD ITS MONTHLY MEETING OPEN TO THE PUB- suring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, employment, initia- LIC ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2012, AT 12:00 P.M. IN THE ANDREW JACK- tives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, corporations, and/or entities A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on October 2, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. SON CONFERENCE ROOM (RM. 105) OF THE WARREN HOOD BUILDING, 200 doing business within the City, as well as those who seek to contract with the City on local time, on the 5th floor conference room of the Warren Hood SOUTH PRESIDENT STREET, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI. various projects and or conduct business in the City, to assist the City in achieving its Building, 200 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. All po- goal by strongly considering City residents for employment opportunities. tential contractors, subcontractors, and other interested parties I. APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS ______are highly encouraged to attend. Bidders must be qualified under A. OLD BUSINESS Sean Perkins Dan Gaillet, P.E. Mississippi law and possess a certificate of responsibility issued Chief of Staff/ Director of Public Works by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors establishing its clas- II. CASE NO. 2012-31, REQUEST BY DAVID WATKINS (OWNER: JACKSON Senior Assistant CAO sification as to the value and type of construction on which it is 1. REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY) TO COMPLETE INTERIOR BUILD- 9/20/12, 9/27/12 authorized to bid. Each bidder must deposit with its proposal, a OUT AND EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 202, 210, 212, AND 216 N. FARISH ST. IN THE FARISH ST HISTORIC DISTRICT. bid bond or certified check in an amount equal to five percent (5%) LEGAL of the total bid for the work, payable to the City of Jackson, as the bid security. 1. CASE NO. 2012-35, REQUEST BY: WALT WOFFORD TO INSTALL SIX (6), SIX OVER SIX SIMULATED DIVIDED LIGHT WINDOWS ON PROPERTY LO- ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI ESTAB- LISHING THE HONORARY NAMING OF THE BRIDGE ON LAVERNET ROAD The successful bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond and Pay- CATED AT 911 PINEHURST ST. IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. (LOCATED BETWEEN COURTVIEW STREET AND GEORGETOWN AVENUE) ment Bond each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) IN HONOR OF CELESTINE WALLACE. of the contract amount awarded. Attorneys-in-fact who sign Bid 2. CASE NO. 2012-36, REQUEST BY SEABOLD ARCHITECTURAL STU- Bonds or Payment Bonds and Performance Bonds must file with DIO (OWNER: SALLIE MOSELEY) TO ADD AN ADDITION (KEEPING ROOM) TO WHEREAS, Mrs. Celestine Wallace was an adult resident senior citizen of Jackson, each bond a certified and effective dated copy of their power of THE REAR OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1455 ST. ANN ST. IN THE BELHAVEN Mississippi who lived at the end of the Lavernet Road Bridge on Courtview Street; and attorney. HISTORIC DISTRICT. WHEREAS, Mrs. Celestine Wallace led the charge for the replacement of the dilapi- Original proposals shall be submitted in triplicate, sealed and de- 3. CASE NO. 2012-37, REQUEST BY OXFORD INVESTMENT GROUP, dated structure which formerly served as the bridge, often speaking at City Hall, com- posited with the City of Jackson’s City Clerk prior to the hour and LLC (OWNER: STEPHANIE POMPELIA) TO REPLACE ALL EXTERIOR MATERI- munity meetings, and making appearances on several local television stations to serve date designated above. Each bidder shall write its certificate of ALS WILL HARDIE BOARD LAP SIDING, REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED WIN- as an advocate for the people in her community; and responsibility number on the outside of the sealed envelope con- DOWS AND DOORS, ADD CENTRAL HEAT AND AIR, INSTALL FRENCH DRAIN, taining its proposal. AND REFINISH FLOORS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT1027 MADISON ST. IN THE BELHAVEN HEIGHTS HISTORIC DISTRICT. WHEREAS, Mrs. Celestine Wallace and her neighbors were able to secure the public support necessary to make their dream of having a new and safe bridge constructed The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all bids on Lavernet Road; and and to waive any and all informalities II. OTHER ITEMS WHEREAS, Mrs. Celestine Wallace was loved by many, and she leaves to mourn her Dan Gaillet, P.E. III. ADJOURN passing and cherish her memories many of her family members and friends; and Director Department of Public Works 9/20/12, 9/27/12 WHEREAS, Mrs. Celestine Wallace was a treasure to the City of Jackson and she will be remembered by the naming of the bridge on Lavernet Road. 9/20/12, 9/27/12 LEGAL THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED: LEGAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI ESTABLISH- ING THE HONORARY RENAMING OF BAILEY AVENUE (FROM MAPLE STREET Section 1. That the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi hereby honorarily names the IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF TO MONUMENT STREET) TO COACH W. C. GORDON DRIVE. Lavernet Road Bridge (located between Courtview Street and Georgetown Avenue) to Celestine Wallace Bridge. HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI WHEREAS, Coach W. C. Gordon, the top winning football coach at Jack- son State University, is a renowned motivational speaker, husband, father, and com- Section 2. That the City Clerk shall notify any appropriate City departments and all other CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI munity leader; and necessary parties of the honorary naming of said bridge. CITY OF JACKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT PLAINTIFF WHEREAS, Coach W. C. Gordon currently resides in a home on Maple SO ORDAINED, this the 12th day of June, 2012. VS. NO. Street where his children were reared; and Council Member Yarber moved adoption; Council Member Bluntson seconded. ONE HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED DEFENDANT WHEREAS, the beloved Coach Gordon recently celebrated with the City of SEVENTY-SIX DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($105,176.00) Jackson a major event named in his honor, the W.C. Gordon Football Classic, at the Yeas– Barrett-Simon, Bluntson, Cooper-Stokes, Lumumba, Tillman,and Yarber. IN US CURRENCY Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, the home stadium of Jackson State University. Nays – Whitwell. NOTICE OF ATTACHMENT Absent - None. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED: TO: Evencio Arellano ATTEST: You are hereby notified that on February 28, 2012 in Hinds County, Mississippi, Section 1. That Bailey Avenue (from Maple Street to Monument Street) be Brenda Pree the below listed property was lawfully seized by the Jackson Police Department honorarily renamed Coach W. C. Gordon Drive. City Clerk pursuant to Miss. Code Ann., Section 41-29-153(b), as amended: Section 2. That the City Clerk shall notify any appropriate City departments I, Brenda Pree, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful custodian of records Description of Property: and all other necessary parties of the honorary naming of said street. of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said City, certify that the forego- ONE HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX DOL- ing is a true and exact copy of an Ordinance passed by the City Council at its regular LARS AND NO CENTS ($105,176.00) IN US CURRENCY SO ORDAINED, this the 12th day of June, 2012. meeting on 12th day of June, 2012, and recorded in Minute Book “6B”, pages 176-177.

Said money being subject to forfeiture under the provisions of Section 41-29- Council Member Tillman moved adoption; Council Member Barrett-Simon seconded. WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this the 24th day of September, 2012. 153(a)(5) and 41-29-153(a)(7) Mississippi Code of 1972 as amended, having been used, or intended for use, in violation of the Mississippi Controlled Sub- Yeas– Barrett-Simon, Bluntson, Cooper-Stokes, Lumumba, Tillman,and Yarber. Brenda Pree stance Law and having been found in close proximity to forfeitable controlled Nays – Whitwell. City Clerk substances to wit: Marijuana Absent - None. 9/27/12

An attachment at the suit of the City of Jackson, Mississippi and the City of Jack- ATTEST: son, Mississippi Police Department, against your estate, for the above described property, returnable before the County Court of Hinds County, at Jackson, Mis- Brenda Pree Advertisement for Bids sissippi, has been executed, and is now pending in said court and you must take City Clerk immediate action to protect your rights by filing your Answer as provided by law Bid - 2245 Food Service Warehouse Food Products and/or the Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure. I, Brenda Pree, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful custodian Bid - 2246 Food Service Warehouse Paper and Stock Supplies of records of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said City, certify that This Answer must be filed as provided by law and/or the Mississippi Rules of the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Ordinance passed by the City Council at its Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bid will be received by the Board Civil Procedure within thirty (30) days from the date of the first publication or a regular meeting on 12th day of June, 2012, and recorded in Minute Book “6B”, pages of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Office, 662 South Judgment by Default may be entered against you for the money or other things 177-178. President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 A.M. (Local Prevailing Time) October demanded in the Petition and the estate attached will be forfeited and distributed 16, 2012, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The pursuant to Mississippi Code Annotated Sections 41-29-179 (4) and 41-29-181 WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this the 24th day of Sep- Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, (2), as amended. tember, 2012. and to withhold the acceptance of any bid if approved for forty-five calendar days from the date bids are opened. Proposal forms and detailed specifications may be obtained ______, A.D. ______, Clerk Brenda Pree free of charge by emailing [email protected], calling (601) 960-8799, or City Clerk documents may be picked up at the above address. 9/13/12, 9/20/12, 9/27/12 9/27/12 9/27/12, 10/4/12 CLASSIFIED

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MADDOX SYSTEM BOOSTER STATION Notice To Bidders ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-102 AND ESTABLISHING A NEW CITY OF JACKSON PROJECT NO. 30100901, Contract III Sealed, signed bids are invited and will be received by the City of Jack- SECTION TITLED “ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE” OF THE son, Mississippi, until 3:30 P.M. in the City Clerk’s Office of Jackson, the CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI. Sealed bids will be received by the City of Jackson, Mississippi at the office of the City bid must be stamped in by 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at which Clerk, City Hall, 219 South President Street, P.O. Box 17, Jackson, Mississippi 39205 time said bids will be publicly opened at the City Hall located at 219 South WHEREAS, Article II, Sections 2-102, et. Seq., of the City of Jackson Code of until 3:30 P.M. Local Time, Tuesday, October 23, 2012, for supplying all labor and ma- President Street (City Council Chambers) in City Hall for the following: Ordinances, provides for the establishment and maintenance of City Council terials (as specified) necessary for construction of the MADDOX SYSTEM BOOSTER standing committees; and STATION, CITY PROJECT NO. 30100901, CONTRACT III. 96659-103012 –Twenty-Four Month Sale of Envelopes Forms WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that Section 2-102 of the Ordi- Contract time shall be 210 consecutive calendar days from the effective date shown The above must comply with the City’s specifications. Copies of proposal forms nance should be amended, and a new section titled “Economic Development in the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages will be assessed for each consecutive can be obtained from the Purchasing Division, 200 South President Street, Room committee” should be established; and calendar day the Work has not achieved Final Completion. The amount of liquidated 604, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Copies of bid specifications are damages per day will be $1,000.00 plus any additional actual costs above $1,000.00 filed with the City Clerk for public record in accordance with House Bill No 999, WHEREAS, Section 2-102, et. Seq. currently states as follows: incurred by the Owner. These actual costs include, but are not limited to, engineering, 1986 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature. inspection, and other construction related costs resulting from the Contractor’s failure to Sec. 2-102. - Establishment of standing committees. complete the work on schedule. The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in Public The council shall maintain four standing committees which may make recom- Purchasing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal mendations to the council as appropriate. The four standing committees shall The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in public contract- business opportunities for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre- be: ing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal business opportunity condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offer shall submit a completed (1) Finance committee. for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selection, each con- and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan Application, with each bid (2) Rules committee. tractor, bidder or offeror shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business Oppor- submission, in accordance with the provisions set forth by authority of the City (3) Planning committee. tunity (EBO) Plan, with the bid submission, in accordance with the provision of the City of Jackson’s EBO Ordinance. Failure to comply with the City’s EBO Ordinance (4) Legislative committee. of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) ordinance. Failure to comply with the shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or offer, from being awarded an eligible con- City’s ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder, or offeror from being awarded an tract. For more information on the City’s EBO Program, please contact the Office Sec. 2-103. Finance committee. eligible contract. For more information on the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Oppor- of Economic Development at (601)960-1638. Copies of the EBO Ordinance, The function of the finance committee is to recommend the budget hearing tunity Program, please contact the Office of Economic Development at 601-960-1055. EBO Plan Application and a copy of the EBO Program are available with the process. This committee also recommends budget modifications as requested Copies of the ordinance, EBO Plan Applications and a copy of the program are available Office of Economic Development at 218 South President Street, Second Floor, by the council. All matters relating to appropriations, budgets, budgetary trans- at 200 South President Street, Room 223, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi. Jackson, Mississippi. fers, salaries, taxes, fees and related subjects shall be referred to this committee at the discretion of the president. Additional duties may be assigned as The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with Title VI of the Civil The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City also reserves needed. Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4, that all bidders will be the right to waive any and all informalities in respect to any bid submitted. Bid afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be dis- awards will be made to the lowest and best bidder quoting the lowest net price Sec. 2-104. Rules committee. criminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex, in consideration in accordance with specifications. The award could be according to the lowest The function of this committee is to conduct an ongoing analysis of council pro- for an award. cost per item; or to the lowest total cost for all items; or to accept all or part of any cedures to ensure legality and maximum exercise of council responsibilities. proposal. Delivery time may be considered when evaluating the bid proposal. Additionally, all matters relating to nominations, rules, laws, executive com- The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivating and ensur- In those cases where it is known prior to advertising that the City’s intention is to munications, resolutions and ordinances shall be referred to this committee at ing the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, employment, initiatives, award according to the lowest total cost for all items, or in some variation thereof, the discretion of the president. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. and assistance. The City encourages all persons, corporations, and/or entities doing statements to this affect will be included on the proposal form. Absence of such business within the City, as well as those who seek to contract with the City on various statement means the City will make that determination during the bid review. Sec. 2-105. Planning committee. projects and/or conduct business in the City to assist the City in achieving its goal by The function of this committee is to work with the executive branch to ensure strongly considering City residents for employment opportunities. Janet D. Allison, CPPB, Supervisor comprehensive viable planning for the city master plan. This committee will Purchasing Division also conduct reviews of various city plans to ensure effective management of Bidder must be qualified under Mississippi Law and show current Certificate of Respon- (601) 960-1022 resources. Matters relating to public services, such as streets, transportation, sibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors establishing his clas- water and sewer, public works and industrial development shall be referred to sification as to the value and type of construction on which he is authorized to bid. 9/27/12, 10/4/12 this committee at the discretion of the president. Additional duties may Bids shall be made out on the bid proposal form to be provided, sealed in an enve- be assigned as needed. lope and plainly marked on the outside of the envelope: “Bid for MADDOX SYSTEM BOOSTER STATION, CITY PROJECT NO. 30100901, CONTRACT III”. Each bidder LEGAL THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF shall write his Certificate of Responsibility Number on the outside of the sealed envelope JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, that: containing his proposal. ORDINANCE AMENDING DECENNIAL REDISTRICTING ORDINANCE SECTION 1. Sec. 2-102 shall be amended as follows: APPROVED BY THE JACKSON CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 12, Bids and EBO Plans shall be submitted in triplicate, sealed and deposited with the City 2003, BY CHANGING THE POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT #62 IN Sec. 2-102. Establishment of standing committees. Clerk, City Hall, Jackson, Mississippi prior to the hour and date hereinbefore designated. HINDS COUNTY DISTRICT #3. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the actual date of the opening The council shall maintain five standing committees which may make thereof. WHEREAS, the Jackson City Council approved a redistricting ordinance recommendations to the council as appropriate. The five standing on August 12, 2003, pursuant to the provisions of Section 21-8-7(4)(c) of committees shall be: Each Bidder must deposit with his bid a Bid Bond or Certified Check in an amount equal the Mississippi Code Annotated (1972), as amended; and (1) Finance committee. to five percent of his bid, payable to the City of Jackson as bid security. Bidders shall (2) Rules committee. also submit a current financial statement, if requested by the City of Jackson. The suc- WHEREAS, Section 23-15-557 of the Mississippi Code Annotated (1972), (3) Planning committee. cessful bidder will be required to furnish a Payment Bond and Performance Bond each as amended, authorizes the governing authorities of a municipality within (4) Legislative committee. in the amount of 100% of the contract amount. the state of Mississippi in their discretion to divide the municipality into a (5) Economic Development committee. sufficient number of voting precincts of such size and location as is neces- Each Bidder must submit with his bid a separate attachment stating his qualifications to sary with the same number of polling places necessary to accommodate SECTION 2. Sec. 2-103. Finance committee. perform the work. The Statement of Qualifications shall list past projects of similar size the electorate; and The function of the finance committee is to recommend the budget hearing and nature, a list of references with name and telephone number, a list of key personnel process. This committee also recommends budget modifications as requested who will perform the work, and other information supporting the bidder’s qualifications. WHEREAS, the polling place for Precinct #62 in the Hinds County District by the council. All matters relating to appropriations, budgets, budgetary trans- 3 from its current location at the Van Winkle United Methodist Church, fers, salaries, taxes, fees and related subjects shall be referred to this com- A Pre Bid Meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2012 at 1:30 PM, local time in 3810 Robinson Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39209; and mittee at the discretion of the president. Additional duties may be assigned as the 5th Floor Conference Room of the Department of Public Works at 200 South Presi- needed. dent Street, Jackson, Mississippi. Attendance by all potential contractors, subcontrac- WHEREAS, permission has been obtained for the use of Black’s Cha- tors, and other interested parties is strongly encouraged. pel Missionary Baptist Church located at 3425 Robinson Street, Jackson, SECTION 3. Sec. 2-104. Rules committee. Mississippi, 39209, as the voting place for Precinct 62; and The function of this committee is to conduct an ongoing analysis of council pro- Contract Drawings, Contract Specifications, and other Contract Documents are on file cedures to ensure legality and maximum exercise of council responsibilities. and open to public inspection in the office of the Water/Sewer Utilities, Department of WHEREAS, the best interest of citizens of the City of Jackson, Mississippi Additionally, all matters relating to nominations, rules, laws, executive com- Public Works, Warren Hood Building, Room 405, 200 S. President Street, Jackson, Mis- (“City of Jackson”), specifically those accustomed to voting at the polling munications, resolutions and ordinances shall be referred to this committee at sissippi. Copies of the Contract Documents, Contract Drawings and Contract Specifica- place established for Precinct #62 would be served by authorizing the the discretion of the president. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. tions may be procured at the office of the Engineer, Southern Consultants, Inc., 5740 establishment of the polling place at Black’s Chapel Missionary Baptist County Cork Road, Jackson, Mississippi 39206, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and Church located at 3425 Robinson Street, Jackson, Mississippi, 39209; SECTION 4. Sec. 2-105. Planning committee. 5:00 p.m., Local Time, Monday through Friday, upon payment of $200.00 for each set, and The function of this committee is to work with the executive branch to ensure which will not be refunded. Checks are to be made payable to the Engineer. comprehensive viable planning for the city master plan. This committee will WHEREAS, the Hinds County, Mississippi (“Hinds County”), Election also conduct reviews of various city plans to ensure effective management of The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any infor- Commissioners requested the change, and submitted said request to the resources. Matters relating to public services, such as streets, transportation, malities or irregularities therein. Attorney for the Hinds County Board of Supervisors; and water and sewer, public works and industrial development shall be referred to this committee at the discretion of the president. Additional duties may Dan Gaillet, P. E. Sean Perkins WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Hinds County passed a resolu- be assigned as needed. Director of Public Works Chief of Staff tion on June 18, 2012, in support of the change in the polling place for 9/20/12, 9/27/12 Precinct #62, Van Winkle United Methodist Church; and SECTION 5. Section _____-______of the Code of Ordinances, City of Jack- son, Mississippi, is hereby established as follows: LEGAL WHEREAS, on July 11, 2012, the Attorney for the Hinds County Board of Supervisors submitted correspondence to the Office of the City Attor- Sec. _____. - Economic Development committee. ney requesting the governing authorities of the City of Jackson approve a The function of this committee is to review, evaluate and propose economic ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI DESIGNAT- development concepts, initiatives and policies relating to the advancement of ING THE HONORARY RENAMING OF CAMPBELL STREET (FROM DR. MARTIN resolution to support the change in the polling place for Precinct #62, from Van Winkle United Methodist Church; and the City’s economic/business climate. This committee will also explore LUTHER KING, JR. DRIVE TO THE DEAD END) TO policies and initiatives relating to a comprehensive marketing plan for DR. GENE “JUGHEAD” YOUNG DRIVE. WHEREAS, the governing authorities for the City of Jackson believe that the City, tourism, and workforce development. All pertinent briefings shall be presented during Economic Development committee meetings. WHEREAS, Dr. Gene “Jughead” Young is a former resident of Jackson, Mississippi, an approval of this ordinance is necessary to ensure uniformity of precincts Additional duties may be assigned as needed. educator, and a Civil Rights icon from his childhood; and and polling places in the County of Hinds and for ease of voting by the electorate. SECTION 6. All provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Jackson, WHEREAS, Dr. Gene “ Jughead” Young made his earthly transition in 2011, and his Mississippi, in conflict with the provisions of this amendment shall be, and homegoing services were held in the month of April, on the 9th day, at Black’s Chapel NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Jackson: the same are hereby, repealed; and, all other provisions of the Code of Church in Jackson, Mississippi, officiated by Rev. Marek D. Walker; and SECTION 1. The polling place for Precinct #62 located at Van Winkle Ordinances of the City of Jackson, Mississippi, not in conflict with the provisions of this amendment shall remain in full force and effect. WHEREAS, Dr. Gene “Jughead” Young was a spokesman for freedom and justice United Methodist Church, 3810 Robinson Street, Jackson, Mississippi across the United States, and was well known for his dedication as an alumnus of 39209, is changed to Black’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church located SECTION 7.Should any sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase or Lanier High School, Jackson State University, the University of Connecticut, and as a at 3425 Robinson Street, Jackson, Mississippi, 39209, commencing with section of this amendment be adjudged or held to be unconstitutional, illegal or member of his beloved Fraternity fondly called “The Omega Brothers”. the November 6, 2012, Hinds County, Mississippi, general election. invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of this amendment as a whole, or any part or provision thereof other than the part so decided to be invalid, illegal NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED: SECTION 2. The Mayor and the Office of the City Attorney are authorized to take steps necessary for obtaining pre-clearance from the Civil or unconstitutional, and shall not affect the validity of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Jackson, Mississippi, as a whole. 1. That Campbell Street (from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive to the Dead End) be Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice pursuant to the honorarily renamed Dr. Gene “Jughead” Young Drive. requirements of the Voting Rights Act and other measures necessary to effect changes consistent with the purpose of this ordinance. SECTION 8.The preceding amendments shall be effective and enforceable thirty (30) days after adoption and publication. 2. That the City Clerk shall notify any appropriate City departments and all other necessary parties of the honorary naming of said street. Council Member Barrett-Simon moved adoption; Council Member Tillman seconded. Council Member Yarber moved adoption; Council Member Lumumba seconded. SO ORDAINED, this the 12th day of June, 2012. Yeas– Barrett-Simon, Bluntson, Cooper-Stokes, Tillman, Whitwell, and Yeas– Bluntson, Cooper-Stokes, Lumumba, and Yarber. Council Member Barrett-Simon moved adoption; Council Member Yarber seconded. Yarber. Nays – None. Nays – None. Absent – Barrett-Simon, Tillman, and Whitwell. Yeas– Barrett-Simon, Bluntson, Cooper-Stokes, Lumumba, Tillman, and Yarber. Absent – Lumumba. Nays – Whitwell. ATTEST: Absent - None. ATTEST: Brenda Pree Brenda Pree City Clerk ATTEST: City Clerk Brenda Pree I, Brenda Pree, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful custodian of City Clerk I, Brenda Pree, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful custodian of records of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said records of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said City, certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Ordinance passed by the City I, Brenda Pree, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful custodian of records City, certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Ordinance Council at its regular meeting on 7th day of August, 2012, and recorded in of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said City, certify that the foregoing passed by the City Council at its regular meeting on 21st day of August, Minute Book “6B”, pages 378-379. is a true and exact copy of an Ordinance passed by the City Council at its regular meet- 2012, and recorded in Minute Book “6B”, pages 462-463. ing on 12th day of June, 2012, and recorded in Minute Book “6B”, page 178. WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this the 24th day of WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this the 24th day of Sep- tember, 2012. WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this the 24th day of September, 2012. September, 2012. Brenda Pree Brenda Pree Brenda Pree City Clerk City Clerk City Clerk 9/27/12 9/27/12 9/27/12 18 • THE mississippi link September 27 - October 3, 2012 www.mississippilink.com

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JSU crowd didn’t have anything to cheer about till the fourth quarter Photos By Tim Ward

JSU has no running game right now Leaping catching by JSU receiver

Former Madison Central Star Tobias Singleton try- Rico Richardson caught 2 TD passes ing to make a play EDUCATION

20 • the mississippi link September 27 - October 3, 2012 www.mississippilink.com Workforce training at the heart of mission for 15 community colleges Seedpod empowerment InStItute The Mississippi Link Newswire student funding for K-12 and the funding request, the colleges are Without making promises of regional public universities. An asking for $170 million for capi- more money to fully implement additional $2,495 per student, up tal improvements, including $30 mid-level funding for the state’s to $5,182, is the target for mid- million for educational technol- ACK TO 15 community colleges, mem- level funding. “On a per-student ogy and $9 million for a Missis- bers of the Joint Legislative Bud- basis, community colleges are sippi Community College Board get Committee were receptive to getting only 52 percent of what headquarters building. the annual fall budget presenta- the Mid-Level Funding Act of A third funding priority is ASICS tion on Thursday. 2007 promised,” Clark said. $9.4 million for Adult Educa- BPROJECT “The best kept secret in Mis- The 15 colleges already pro- tion, which would be used for sissippi for a long time has been vide many training opportunities dropout recovery efforts. With a the community colleges, and the for high-wage, middle-skill level high school dropout rate hover- best money we spend is in the jobs, including nursing, welding, ing near 40 percent, Mississippi community college system,” automotive technology and com- can’t make significant strides An excellent opportunity for your child to: said Rep. John Moore, R-Bran- puter network technology. Work- toward the goal of more college don, chairman of the House Edu- ers who train in fields such as degrees, unless it increases its • Gain confidence in their innate abilities cation committee. these can earn between $4,000 to number of GED achievers who • Improve Math & Reading Skills The colleges made their case $19,000 more than a person with successfully transition to col- for increased funding based on a humanities degree, according lege. • Improve Critical Thinking Skills the importance of the colleges to the Hudson Institute for Em- The Mississippi Association to the state’s workforce training. ployment Policy. for Community and Junior Col- • Learn to Work Independently and Collaboratively The colleges have a prominent Plus, Mississippi ranks sixth leges funding requests are en- role in helping to produce four- in the nation for the number of dorsed by the Mississippi Com- year degree holders, as well as bachelor’s degree completers munity College Board, as well train workers for middle-skill who have previously attended a as the statewide trustee, alumni, level jobs that require education community college. Sixty per- faculty and student organizations CALL LIMITED beyond high school but less than cent of Mississippi’s university that represent the 15 public two- NOW 769-798-5247 ENROLLMENT a four-year degree. graduates had prior enrollment year colleges. Led by Dr. William Lewis, at a two-year college, according president of the Mississippi As- to a September report released sociation of Community and by the National Student Clearing Junior Colleges and president of House. Pearl River Community College, In order to do the job well, community college leaders out- the colleges need sufficient state lined the three funding priorities dollars. Yet, the colleges contin- for Fiscal Year 2014, which be- ue to be underfunded. The com- gins July 1, 2013, including the munity colleges enroll more than If You’re STARTING a BUSINESS, mid-level funding request of $92 80,000 for-credit students, an- million. other 84,000 in workforce train- The request would bring the ing programs and nearly 19,000 I Can Make a community colleges halfway to students in Adult Education pro- STRONG CASE the promised mid-level funding. grams. But twice that amount would be “We are severely underfunded, needed to meet the full mandate and we have to remediate at least for FIRST COMMERCIAL. of the law. 50 percent of the students who “What we’ve got to do in this come to us unprepared for col- country and in this state is to lege-level work,” said Dr. Rick “Recently founding GibbsWhitwell law firm, I know first-hand how knowledgeable prepare people for jobs. It is the Young, president of East Missis- and committed the people at First Commercial are to helping businesses succeed. 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www.mississippilink.com September 27 - October 3, 2012 THE mississippi link • 23 Wyclef further clarifies Lauryn Hill allegations, talks new book (pt. 1) By Ricardo A. Hazell, Eurweb.com the story. I wanted to make sure that there are many selections with hid- and these feelings. I wanted some- Wyclef Jean is a international the autobiography was very pure. A den messages that seem to be aimed one that’s like a best friend. Straight superstar, social activist and former lot of the stuff was said about me on at Jean. Wyclef tells me that it was up, a best friend! If I want to grow presidential candidate of the Carib- social media; I didn’t address it be- sometimes difficult listening to the old with that person, then you look bean nation of Haiti. cause I knew I had a book coming public’s criticism when he knew at those who statistically grow old The Fugees, consisting of Lau- out. I knew the book would explain what the real deal was. together. She grew up watching ryn Hill, Pras and Wyclef, had all certain things, like Fugees and run- “When I hear ‘Zion’ or ‘The her Dad and her Mom grow old to- the makings of a modern day Hip- ning for president and certain other Miseducation’ y’all are still like ‘Yo, gether. Hop version of the Beatles. As an things. This gives you an idea of half of that album is about Wyclef.’ “At the end of the day, you just admitted fan of the Fugees, I have where I come from and how I got to Like I was such a bad guy. ‘Why have to be clear and you have to be to admit that interviewing Jean for where I am.” would he do that to her?’ Then honest. If you’re wrong then you’ve the sake of interviewing him would In researching for my interview Wyclef comes in and says ‘Hold got to be like ‘I was wrong and have been fine by me. But this dis- with Jean, I came across several on, two wrongs don’t make it right.’ this is what I did.’ A lot of us know cussion had an obvious purpose. quotes from the book that described This is my side of what happened we’re wrong, and we hide it. Even No matter what anyone’s personal the reason why Wyclef believes the when I was younger. Then you turn after we’re caught, we would say, opinion of him is, Jean has led a Fugees broke up. Lauyrn allegedly around and say, ‘No, why wouldn’t ‘No, not me.’ You’re pulling some pretty interesting life thus far. lied to Clef regarding the paternity she tell him?’ I’m just telling you, at Shaggy stuff. Now, I’m not saying In his newly released book titled of her first child Zion, and all bets that age period, that’s how we felt at that. I’m saying ‘it was me and this “PURPOSE: An Immigrant’s Sto- were off after that. I asked him why the time, you know.” is the age we were.’ ry,” he lets the public know just how he felt Lauryn pulled the wool over Despite all of the coverage the “I was just young and dumb and interesting that life has been. his eyes. schism between Hill and Jean re- we thought we were in love. On “I remember watching a Quincy “In that time period? It’s exactly ceived in the media, very little atten- ‘The Carnival’ I have a song called Jones interview. He had done so as it says. I felt at that point the trust tion was given to the third party in ‘I’m In Love With Two Women. much but felt like he didn’t do was broken. We just didn’t feel as their love triangle. That individual This is basically me running that anything yet, know what I mean?” inspired by one another as we did is Marie Claudinette, Jean’s wife scenario when I was going through replied Jean when asked why he’s before,” he explained. “At the time, since 1994. I asked him how did he a hard time with my wife.” releasing the book now. the age period of what we’re talk- explain his affair with Lauryn to her. “PURPOSE: An Immigrant’s “For me, once I (passed) 40 and ing about, it was almost like adoles- okay.’ It took me actually seeing But at the time, from my eyes and “Understand what I’m saying Story” goes on sale now at book- hit 42 years old, I decided there cent love. It was something that she that it wasn’t. If you were to ask me from my point of view, and I have to here, this is not a murder rap. I stores across the nation. In the book were seven books that I wanted wished actually was, and I wished a question now as to why something be blunt and real with you, what you didn’t kill anyone, right? I met my Jean goes into greater details about to drop to basically start breaking that it was. is done, and I’m 42, it would be a want to hear and what it is are two wife before I was singing, know his relationship with Ms. Hill as down these things that are like mys- “Then clearly looking me in my different mindset in my evolution,” different things.” what I mean? That clearly comes well as his recent attempt at presi- teries to the general public because eyes and saying ‘Yes, it’s yours. he continued. On Lauryn Hill’s solo offering from something from when I was dential candidacy in Haiti back in everybody has their own opinion on Don’t worry about it. It’s all going be “Today, it’s a different story. ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,’ little, when I had these epiphanies 2010, and much more. Mariah on her ‘Idol’ judging style: ‘I try to be constructive’ eurweb.com certain way, I’ll say, ‘you can try Earlier this week, “Idol” host When asked about working Mariah Carey sat down with Monkey Bar in midtown. this,’ - only in a constructive way, Ryan Seacrest addressed reports with Minaj, Carey demurred, “The Hollywood Reporter” to dish “I don’t know if that means that to sort of be a guide and someone that Carey is feuding with Minaj, “You know what, I think the on her new stint as an “American I’m nice or mean or whatever,” to give them guidance rather than saying in an appearance on the To- whole thing is gonna be an expe- Idol” judge, which officially be- she continued. “I’m a producer judging somebody.” day show: “Nicki and Mariah are rience that unfolds each day. But gan with Sunday’s (Sept. 16) first and I’m a songwriter, and I look So far, she said, “It’s been very two very different, strong, power- it’s cool, I’m glad to be there, and season -12 auditions in New York. at myself as a singer, as kind of a interesting. The main thing is see- ful successful women on the panel right now after this, I’m going to “I try to be honest and I try to third. ing how many diverse voices there — there are not too many dull mo- the studio and working on some be constructive,” Carey told THR “But I look at these kids as are out there, and how much un- ments between the two of them. new music. at a recent Peggy Siegal Company though we’re in the studio pro- tapped talent there really is and But at the end of the day, we all “And (I’m) excited about that. party for Penny Marshall’s new ducing a record. 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