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M i n i S e r i e s - P a r t T WO Watkins out at Metrocenter • P. 2 AKA Calendar Girl Cotillion • P. 3 Alzheimer’s: A Robbery in Progress

Inside Metro students ‘Go Healthy’ • P. 10 Oldest black church celebrates 225 years • P. 12 Smith urges caregivers to pray for strength; find time for self By Gail M. Brown senior citizen, drives back and forth brella term for several symptoms re- Editor to Hattiesburg staying and caring lated to a decline in thinking skills.” Voter suppression could kill Not only does Alzheimer’s dis- for her aunt “10 to 12 days” at a Another resource publication titled, ease robs its victims of their quality time. “Unraveling the Mystery of Al- of life, but it also impacts the care- Smith said part of that care in- zheimer’s,” states: “Everyone who black Americans’ dream givers as well. cludes lifting her aunt, assisting her has Alzheimer’s has dementia, but Marshia Smith, a longtime Jack- with personal needs, etc. “I pray for everyone with dementia does not son resident and an active member strength,” she said. have Alzheimer’s” of Holy Temple Missionary Baptist “It is difficult seeing how the dis- Definitions aside, Smith said the Church, serves the Mothers’ Minis- ease has changed my aunt’s life,” most important issue is making sure try where she often is expected to Smith told The Mississippi Link. the loved one receives the love and give words of encouragement and “Seeing her not knowing what to care he or she needs. pearls of wisdom to others. do; not remembering things from She told The Mississippi Link But upon learning that her dear a few days before is hard. The only Wednesday (Aug. 15) that she was aunt Earnestine, who lives 90-plus word I can think of to describe the feeling good that with prayer and Smith miles away in Hattiesburg, had de- whole thing is ‘hard.’ Prior to the making sure her aunt maintains her mentia, Smith needed encourage- dementia, my aunt was very inde- doctor’s visits, her aunt appears to raised will benefit research, educa- ment herself. Her aunt, Smith’s late pendent. She was a kind and giving be doing “a little better.” “She is tion and care. mother’s sister, has no children of individual. She didn’t socialize a more aware of taking care of some For more information, call the Al- By Yussuf Simmonds practices of voter disenfranchise- her own. whole lot, but she was always will- of her personal needs. I feel better Specialfrom the Los Angeles Sentinel zheimer’s Association - Mississippi ment. It was a victory for justice and Smith, a Hattiesburg native who ing to drop whatever she was doing about some of the improvements Chapter at (601) 987-0020 or visit: Black leaders say that we must for all Americans. moved to Jackson in 1966, had to help her relatives and others. So, she’s making,” she said. http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk/MS- fight voter disenfranchisement and However, there is a movement worked in accounting at MINACT, giving back to her is the least I can Being a caregiver is often stress- Mississippi?pg=entry&fr_id=1512 not let it deny us the gains made via today to re-institute those discrimina- Inc. since 1988. She was contem- do.” ful. Smith cautions all caregivers to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that tory practices. In the last year, several plating retirement, when about a She also said her aunt always not allow the disease to rob them of Editor’s Note: As with other com- was passed almost 50 years ago. states have passed laws that would year or so ago, upon learning of her kept her home looking well man- their own health. She said she was munity efforts, The Mississippi Link The right to vote is a constitu- suppress/curtail the voting rights of aunt’s condition, she accelerated her aged. Since the dementia, house- losing track of caring for herself is proud to be a media partner tional right. The Voting Rights Act minorities, the elderly, youthful and retirement. “My life turned upside keeping does not seem to be a prior- until a few church members made with the Mississippi Chapter of (VRA) that was signed into law Aug. disabled voters; and other states have down when the doctor [initially] ity anymore. her aware of it. “I appreciated that. the Alzheimer’s Association in its 6, 1965 was designed to protect in- similar laws pending. It amounts to gave us the word about my aunt’s Smith said she has not been It made me pay attention. Cop- upcoming 2012 Jackson Walk To dividuals who were denied the right the same old Jim Crow by another condition. I cried a lot,” said Smith. told that her aunt’s condition is Al- ing can be tough, but as caregivers End Alzheimer’s, Sept. 15, to help to vote based on their race or prereq- name and the Rev. A. Sharpton is She said the decision to help her zheimer’s. The only diagnosis that we need to keep ourselves going. increase awareness of a disease uisite qualifications such as literacy leading the fight across the country to aunt was not a difficult one at all. she and her uncle have received is Again, I say pray and ask the Lord that has become a growing national tests, poll tax and/or having a photo stop those who would turn back the “She had been there all my life for “dementia.” for strength and allow some time for problem, negatively impacting the ID card. What the VRA actually did clock to the “bad” old days. me,” said Smith. People often ask what is the dif- self.” lives of its victims and caregivers. To was: it enfranchised millions of mi- In Los Angeles, to take the voter Her aunt lives with her (the ference between the two terms. Smith is one of hundreds of area help others to know that they are not nority voters whose right to vote had suppression message to the Western aunt’s) brother, who is also a senior According to a resource guide by citizens supporting the upcoming alone, The Mississippi Link would been curtailed by Jim Crow laws. Baptist State Convention, Sharp- citizen, but Smith realized her aunt the Alzheimer’s Association, “Al- 2012 Jackson Walk to End Al- like to feature your Alzheimer’s story That landmark legislation became would need another woman around zheimer’s is one of several disor- zheimer’s Sept. 15, at 9 a.m. down- in this mini-series. Please email us: the great equalizer, and it brought Voter suppression the house to help her. ders that causes the gradual loss of town Jackson at the Mississippi [email protected] about the legal end of discriminatory Continued on page 6 Smith, who is also considered a brain cells . . . Dementia is an um- Museum of Art - Art Garden. Funds Jackson Jr.’s wife JSU honors top faculty and staff at says he’s showing One JSU: Excellence Awards Dinner The Mississippi Link Newswire were nominated by their and pursuits,” said JSU Pres- went to Vera Banks Watson, progress Jackson State University unit leaders and peers, were ident Carolyn W. Meyers. Alumnus of the Year; Lori recognized its top faculty and honored for their outstand- “Through their innovative Jackson, Community Ser- staff during the “One JSU: ing contributions to Jackson talents, our beloved ‘Jackson vice; Dr. Ashton Hamme, Excellence Awards Dinner” State University. Fair, Jackson Dear’ has had Teacher of the Year; and Dr. Tuesday, Aug. 14. “We applaud our honorees many accomplishments.” Paresh Ray, Researcher of Nearly 50 employees, who for their individual efforts The night’s top awards the Year.

Also honored were: guages Biology Dr. Bobbie Daniels, Ac- Dr. Alfonso W. Crump, Dr. John D. Watts, counting History and Philosophy Chemistry and Bio- chemistry Dr. Donald Causey, En- Dr. Teresa Taylor, Mass trepreneurship and Pro- Communications Dr. Himangshu Das, fessional Development Civil and Environmen- Dr. David N. Ware, Mu- tal Engineering Dr. Fidel Ezeala- sic Harrison, Economics, Dr. Shuangzhang Tu, Dr. Michelle D. Dear- Finance and General Computer Engineering dorff, Political Science Business Dr. April Tanner, Com- Dr. Taunjah P. Bell, Psy- Dr. Samuel N. Perkins, puter Science chology Management and Mar- Dr. Zhenbu Zhang, keting Dr. Nadia Bodie-Smith, Mathematics Speech Communication Dr. Lakitta Johnson, and Theatre School, Community and Dr. Abu Khan, Physics, Jesse Jackson Jr. collapsed June 10, and is now being treated for Atmospheric Sciences Rehab Counseling Dr. Anna M. Marshall, gastrointestinal and mental health issues. Courtesy Photo and Geoscience Bachelor of Social Dr. Ruben Gentry (center), professor of special education, poses for a photo with Dr. Jeton McClinton, Work Program Educational Leadership Dr. Francis Tuluri, President Carolyn W. Meyers and Dr. Mark G. Hardy during the One JSU Excel- Special from the Washington Informer Technology Dr. Mary Langford- lence Awards Dinner held at the JSU Student Center Aug. 14. els,” Mrs. Jackson said. Dr. Lou Helen Sanders, Hall, Communicative Chicago Alderwoman Sandi Jack- She also adamantly denied al- Educational Technology Evette J. Stewart, Com- Disorders puter Science son, said in a statement this weekend legations that the congressman had Dr. Evornia Kincaid, El- Dr. Jung H. Lee, Epi- that her husband, Jesse Jackson Jr., ementary Education Georgia Sims, Auxiliary attempted suicide or was receiving demiology and Biosta- Services who collapsed June 10, is getting help for alcohol or drug addiction. Dr. Patricia Kennedy, tistics Health, Physical Educa- Linda Wilson, Human treated for gastrointestinal and men- Mrs. Jackson said that medical ex- Dr. Russell L. Bennett, tion and Recreation Resources tal health issues, and that while he’s Health Policy and Man- perts are still trying to determine Carolyn Palmer John- still “very depressed,” he’s showing whether a weight-loss surgery might Dr. Deidre L. Wheaton, agement Lifelong Learning son, Institutional Ad- some progress. have helped trigger her husband’s de- Dr. Julie A. Schroeder, vancement Dr. Ruben Gentry, Spe- Master of Social Work Sandi Jackson commented during Tamka S. Jenkins, pression. cial Education Program an interview with a Chicago newspa- Wide-spread concern over Jesse Sponsored Programs Dr. Patricia VanDecar, Dr. Gloria Billingsley, Timothy Abram, Veter- per after a visit with her husband at Jackson Jr.’s well-being grew after Social Sciences Public Policy and Ad- ans Center ministration the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.. the Illinois congressman - who is Kenyetta Stewart, Art

The couple’s two children accompa- the son of noted activist Jesse Jack- Dr. Olga N. Osby, Doc- Dr. Verna R. Jones, tor of Philosophy in So- nied her. son Sr. - took an abrupt leave of ab- Criminal Justice and To read more about the cial Work Program “What I can tell you is my hus- Sociology awardees’ accomplish- sence from his office on Capitol Hill ments, visit: http://issuu. Capt. LaTracia Price, band has his good days and bad days, Dr. Preselfannie Mc- com/jmgcook/docs/one- Dr. Ashton Hamme (left), 2012 Teacher of the Year; Dr. Paresh Ray, Researcher of Aerospace Science and they are increasing his depres- Daniels, English and jsuawards2012 the Year; and Lori Jackson, Community Service Award recipient, attend the One Jackson Modern Foreign Lan- Dr. Raphael Isokpehi, JSU Excellence Awards Dinner Tuesday, Aug. 14. sion medication to therapeutic lev- Continued on page 6

Special Card George Curry When we work Share this issue with a friend Honors Gold Medalist together, we build a culture by mailing it to: on Ryan of collaboration, shared Gabby Douglas Most conservative pick “goals and mutual respect. for VP Inside -Dr. Cedrick Gray JPS Superintendent” Page 4 Page 7 Page 8 A2 • the mississippi link August 16 - 22, 2012 www.mississippilink.com

August 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 AUG 2012 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 teen dead, another Watkins leaves Rebelwood shootings, 1injured in two separate 2 Metrocenter project 3 fire reported City employees now set for September move Jackson police say within two days, two shootings and a fire have shootings been reported at the same apartment complex. Jackson police investigate David Watkins is no longer part of Retro Metro, the group work- On Sunday, Aug. 12, Toney Taylor Jr. was shot and killed at Pine ing on refurbishing the old Belk building at Metrocenter Mall, which Ridge Garden Apartments off Rebel Woods Drive. Police have charged Jackson police are investigating two separate shootings involv- will become home to about 300 Jackson city employees. security guard Jose Benavides, 23, with murder in connection with ing teenagers. LeRoy Walker, of Retro Metro, said Watkins relinquished his [in- Taylor’s death. Hours later, a fire broke out Monday night (Aug. 13) at The first shooting happened about 8 p.m. Tuesday on Abraham terest] in the group to the minority partners, which include Walker, the apartment complex during a candlelight vigil. Investigators believe Lincoln Drive, police said. Marquillon Hawkins, 17, was shot twice Howard Catchings and Socrates Garrett. someone deliberately set the fire at the apartment office. in the back and died after being transported to a local hospital, “David has chosen to place his full energies and resources to One person has been taken into custody and was being questioned police said. Detectives said they are still trying to determine a mo- refurbishing Farish Street and seeing it to fruition,” Walker said. about the fire, officials said. Just after midnight, a 25-year-old man was tive for the shooting. The relocation of several city offices to Metrocenter has been de- shot in the chest and left for dead at the apartment complex. Officer Co- Two suspects have been arrested. layed several times over the course of nearly two years. Problems lendula Green said there is no motive in the latest shooting. The man’s The second shooting happened about 11 p.m. on Hillside Drive. with wiring and who would pay for it was blamed for just one of the name has not been released, but officials said he was in stable condition An 18-year-old was shot in the chest. Investigators said he was unre- recent delays. at a local hospital. sponsive before he was taken to the University of Mississippi Medical “We are well aware of the problems and delays, and the Retro Green said eight officers have been assigned to patrol the apartment Center. He was last listed in critical condition, authorities said. Metro group is committed and working hard on this project,” Walker complex around the clock. “We’re going to continue to do our part by Anyone with information about the shootings is asked to call said. “We are on track and on target and are pressing to have this patrolling the area, and stepping up our patrols in the area, in hopes of Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS. project completed by Sept. 30. We anticipate some of the vendors defusing the situation,” Green said. Police said they don’t believe the and departments moving in as early as the first weeks in September.” latest shooting is connected to Taylor’s slaying. Parents speak out about Watkins Walker Madison attorney pleads 4 toddler’s fatal shooting 5 guilty to bankruptcy fraud A young Jackson couple is preparing to bury their toddler, struck Madison attorney Michael Earwood, 60, pleaded guilty down by a stray bullet from a hail of gunfire last weekend. Monday (Aug. 13) to one count of bankruptcy fraud. The child’s family is grateful the shooter came forward but is still During the plea hearing, Earwood admitted devising and struggling to come to grips with the sudden loss of her innocent executing a scheme to obtain money from a business part- life. ner by falsely representing that the money would be used Late Sunday night (Aug. 12), Keon Shearril was standing with to maintain real property owned by the business, Kinwood his daughter Keiona in the yard of their Lexington Avenue home Capitol Group, according to Southern District U.S. Attorney when he heard the sounds of gunfire. Shearril & Jackson Keiona Greg Davis. “I heard the shots. I was running trying to take cover. I was hold- Earwood admitted transferring title to the real property ing my baby. She got shot in my hands,” said Shearril. assets of the business without the knowledge and consent The young father was celebrating his 20th birthday Sunday of his business partner, who held a majority interest in the when his 18-month-old daughter was shot in the head. assets of the business. She later died at U.M.C.’s Emergency Room. Davis said Earwood admitted that he transferred the assets “We were outside trying to take cover, and she got shot,” added to his own company named Northlake Development. He then the traumatized father. used that property as collateral for bank loans to his company, Keiona’s mother, Lillian Jackson, is happy Jarvis Harper turned Northlake Development, but still continued to solicit money himself in to authorities Monday (Aug. 13). from the business partner for a period of time thereafter. Family members are in the process of making funeral arrange- Earwood faces a maximum of five years in prison and a ments for the beautiful baby girl, an innocent crime victim. $250,000 fine when he is sentenced Oct. 25. COMMUNITY www.mississippilink.com August 16 - 22, 2012 THE mississippi link • A3 PSA Miss Calendar Girl Cotillion Time 10:00 a.m.

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Young ladies in grades 9-12 interested in vying for the title of Miss Calendar Girl are invited to attend. The brunch will be held Saturday, August 18, at 10:00 a.m. at Anderson United Methodist Church, Education Annex, 6205 Hanging Moss Road, Jackson, MS.

During the brunch, sorority members will discuss the history of the cotillion, as well as, provide infor- mation regarding requirements for the Miss Calendar Girl Cotillion.

“The Miss Calendar Girl Cotillion is a very worthwhile program,” said Linda Garter, chairperson of the event. “In addition to the community service component of the cotillion, our program includes several empowerment workshops. Previous workshop topics have included: domestic violence prevention, money management, table manners and self-esteem. Past Miss Calendar Girl contestants have gone on to become very successfully young women. In addition to serving as campus queens at Tougaloo College and Jackson State University, they are attorneys, journalists, doctors, and research scientists, and educators.

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A4 • the mississippi link August 16 - 22, 2012 www.mississippilink.com Mississippians sign special card for Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas Public invited to show support for her achievements and her ‘hair’ By Gail M. Brown “We were very disgusted and Editor really felt disgraced when we As of Wednesday, Aug. 15, heard the negative, black ha- more than 600 Mississippians tred commentary coming from had signed a special congratula- adults, in juvenile fashion, derid- tory card at Marshall’s Music and ing our daughter, our niece, who Book Store at 618 Farish Street was striving for excellence on the in downtown Jackson for history- world stage, and folk were more making Olympic gymnast Gabri- concerned about her hair,” said elle “Gabby” Douglas. one of the organizers identifying Douglas took home the gold himself as Mr. Dmeezy. “We saw medal in the women’s gymnastics Gabby Douglas doing her marvel- all-around competition at the sum- ous best, accomplishing what no mer Olympics in London, making other black person has accom- her the third straight American to plished on this world stage, and win gymnastics’ biggest prize and instead of worrying about the real the first African-American. issues, we’re focusing on these The card-signing effort - in fake issues.” part - is a reaction to criticism that Maati Jone Primm, owner of the Marshall’s Music and Book Store owner Maati Jone Primm displays the card that made national headlines about the bookstore, said “The response [to the public is invited to sign congratulating gold medal gymnast Gabby Douglas. natural texture of Gabby’s hair. the card signing] has been wonder- PHOTO COURTESY OF MARSHALL’S MUSIC AND BOOK STORE A Mississippi organization called ful! People are very pleased to be Our Community Against Racism empowered to express their senti- 5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 16. Referring to Gabby, Jackson’s p e o p l e and the bookstore joint ventured ments for Gabby in such a man- “The goal is to secure 1,000 sig- Ward Two Councilman Chokwe at a very Douglas in organizing the appreciation ner.” Primm said the card will be natures before the card is mailed Lumumba told the media, “I think t e n d e r project. “We’re happy she’s nap- available to sign during the store’s to Gabby Friday, Aug. 17,” Primm it’s a beautiful thing [what] she age and impressionable age and gence and strength is something py,” organizers said. operation hours from 10 a.m. until said. did, and she’s one of our young the fact that she shows such dili- we want to be an example.” PSA

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www.mississippilink.com August 16 - 22, 2012 THE mississippi link • A5 Tennessee publisher victim of covert spying By Howard M. Romaine Rights Commission’s civil investi- Turner, and many others in the music remains outstanding in FBI files on The Tennessee Tribune gation and conciliation efforts, Doc- field, to iconic photos of segregation, their long work in various phases of NASHVILLE - On the day of tor said there was no justification, or of Dr. King at Medgar Evers’ fu- ‘the movement.’ her birthday this past July, Nashville except as a means to discredit seri- neral, or taken in a motel room dur- Miller-Perry is concern with me- human rights activist, and Tennes- ous Federal work on behalf of civil ing the Meredith March, to the final dia distortion and possible injury. see Tribune newspaper publisher rights, that his agency was engaged campaign of King’s life, the Mem- “I could have lost my job,” said and frounder, Rosetta Miller-Perry, in. It became known later to Doctor phis garbage strike, where Withers’ Miller-Perry of the secret surveil- [discovered] that like Martin Luther that his Washington supervisors had “I Am A Man” photo of strikers is lance and files kept on her. If it were King, and dozens of other sixties and been given documents gathered by stunning in its visual power. today with all this hate in the coun- seventies civil rights era veterans, the FBI in order to discredit the work Miller-Perry, Doctor and How- try against people of color, she said she had been spied upon by the Fed- of the Commission authorized by the ard Romaine she would not have survived her job. Professors Dr. David Acey and Dr. Joanne Chickering establishing the Ro- eral Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Commission and performed by gov- As a young staff member at the She performed her job as she was setta Miller Scholarship at University of Memphis. PHOTO BY EARNEST WITHERS. without her knowledge. ernment officials Doctor and Miller- U.S. Civil Rights Commission, employed to do so. If it were today, Photo by Ernest Withers At the time, she was working in Perry. Probably some of these docu- Miller-Perry worked with Bobby she said, “I believe with all my heart, the Federal Building in Memphis, ments were among those recently Doctor to attempt to get the various my bosses would have lied and said the Commercial Appeal drove over that the FBI was trying to destroy her where the office of the Commission used as the basis for the Memphis factions of the civil rights move- they did not hire me to cover the 300 miles to do so. She said she and career, disparage her reputation as was housed with other federal agen- Commercial Appeal’s revelations ment together, to accept participa- garbage strike. Real, honest, decent Withers were friends for years, and well as other black professionals in cies, including the FBI some with about the FBI surveillance of Rosetta tion by the younger more militant men worked in government in those in fact, he took the picture included Memphis, and they succeeded with whom she knew. Miller-Perry’s role Miller, now Miller-Perry. youth in Memphis, and to cooperate days.” Moreover, she said, “I really for this article as her professors es- some but their lies didn’t work about for the United States Commission Commercial Appeal’s investiga- in a joint effort to resolve the strike don’t know yet how it could have tablished a scholarship in her honor her she said. Miller-Perry said that if on Civil Rights was a vital role in tion of photographer Ernest Withers which arose after one of the workers affected my career, until all the facts at Memphis State University now the FBI thought she was such a con- advancing civil rights through objec- The July revelations about the was killed, and focused on low pay come out. I do know one thing, I called the University of Memphis. troversial negro she is sure that they tive and comprehensive investiga- FBI spying on the publisher came and dangerous working conditions. became a supervisor with EEOC in She said now does that sound like spied on her and her late husband, tion and analysis about the Memphis as part of the Court records released Her and Doctor’s work was to at- Memphis, then inaugural director of “a controversial negro who is the LOP Perry MD, as they traveled to garbage strikers and report those is- by Federal Court law suit under the tempt to reconcile all factions, and the Nashville EEOC Office. When type who will give aid and comfort Cuba, Russia, Poland, Germany, sues daily to the Washington Head- Federal Freedom of Information Act, lead to a solution. Instead, according I retired I became the first African- to the black power groups.’’ Miller- Japan, China, Korea, Sweden, Swit- quarters Office. pursued over a multi-year period by to some details released, or “selec- American woman to own and pub- Perry said she believes the CIA hired zerland, South America, England, It was in front of the Federal the Memphis Commercial Appeal to tively released” both Miller-Perry lish a newspaper and purchase a blacks who kept detailed intelligence Alaska, Jordan (twice) and many building that the very first demon- obtain surveillance records and pho- and Doctor were depicted as aiding building in the heart of the inner city. on so-called ‘radicals’’ as they in- other countries in the past 50 years. strations of the Memphis garbage tographs supplied the FBI by Ernest the organizers and strikers, which That is justice alone for me.” flamed the black community with Miller Perry said she is not angry strikers were held said her boss at Withers, whose role as an informant the FBI was simultaneously trying to Irritating also to her is the rather their paid inflammatory rhetoric. with her late friend. She saw him two the time, Bobby Doctor, now retired was first revealed by the Commer- discredit, and, in effect destroy. uninformed way that an AP wire She said she never considered from the Commission and living cial Appeal two years ago. This writer knew Doctor in Vir- story about the revelations were herself as important as Dr. Martin Covert spying in Atlanta. Even before the revela- In an affidavit supplied with the ginia, in the mid-sixties, when Doc- run nationally and by the local daily Luther King and others, so she feels Continued on page 6 tions of extensive FBI spying, and documents ordered released by tor was recently out of the military which was negative as usu- interference by federal police agents Memphis Federal Judge, Amy Ber- service and working for the Virginia al about Nashville African- working undercover, which were man Jackson, the FBI for the first Council on Human Relations, be- Americans. The local daily uncovered by Congress after the Wa- time has admitted Withers role as an fore going to work for the U.S. Civil included a photograph of PSA tergate break-ins, and Congressional ‘informant’ but the details, and time Rights Commission. And Romaine, friends of hers, with the investigations, Doctor said he sus- frame of his cooperation with the a graduate student at Virginia, was exception of one in no way pected that a number of the people federal police agency remains to be working with the Virginia Student connected with the events i who claimed to be radical, violent clarified, and is hotly controverted Civil Rights Committee, a joint proj- n Memphis years ago - that activists, and who broke windows, by his family, and by other experts ect of Nashville based Southern Stu- photograph was of several and did other disruptions that dis- in the field. dent Organizing Committee, and the women honored for their credited the nonviolent protest, were However, and whenever, that dis- Atlanta-based Student Non-Violent lifetime achievements, such really not authentic local activists, cussion ever is completed, his photo- Coordinating Committee - a last as Xernona Clayton, a long but intelligence agents sent in by the graphic genius is undeniable, as any- gasp in 1965 to 1967 in interracial time friend of Miller-Perry CIA to disrupt, and destroy the King one can see from the photos posted community organizing. who was a key player in movement. online for sale from various galler- Oddly, all three share a birthday the Civil Rights Move- As to the justification of the Fed- ies. From B.B. King to Elvis and of July 7, and surely this story calls ment, along with Dr. Mar- eral Government spying on the Civil Brooke Benton, and Ike and Tina for a longer look by all three at what tin Luther King and also establishing CNN’s annual Trumpet Awards in Atlanta, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice formerly from Me- harry Medical College and now Morehouse School of Medicine, who Miller Perry knew only five years and Patricia Pierce, Miller- Perry’s friend of more than 40 years and recognized internationally as an advo- cate for diversity and equity but was never involved in the Memphis Civil Rights Movement. Miller Perry said the lo- cal media has many pic- tures of her or they could have taken a picture just as A6 • the mississippi link August 16 - 22, 2012 www.mississippilink.com Voter suppression Continued from page 1 ton spoke to the Sentinel. He said, the tea party and others who want to and the interests that we represent… ago, no voter identification law ex- have government-issued IDs.” right to vote. This isn’t about fraud “The voter suppression that we are turn back the clock. It is also an at- and we certainly cannot afford to not isted. Today, at least 33 states have SUPERVISOR MARK RIDLEY- or identification. It’s about black and witnessing through the voter ID tempt for them to eliminate our vot- have the right to vote.” introduced contemporary versions THOMAS: “The election of Barack brown people choosing a president laws and ending early voting are ing strength. They can have a fight While Sharpton was in town, of voter ID requirements and at Obama to the presidency made these in 2008 that they can’t stand - so designed to re-introduce Jim Crow without our hands being handcuffed many of the local leaders who share least 13 states have introduced bills Tea Party-types lose their minds. But now they’re trying to see to it that to the electoral process. This is the behind our backs. And I think a lot the urgency that he spoke about, to end Election Day and same-day these Jim Crow-era tactics aren’t we can’t vote in 2012. Are we going most serious threat to voter rights of us are sleeping through the most concerning voter suppression, de- voter registration that allows mil- fooling anyone. These people are to sit by and allow that to happen? that we have seen in 47 years since significant challenge to our being cided to hold a fundraiser to assist in lions of voters, particularly minori- straight up trying to take away our Hell no!” (President) Lyndon Johnson signed able to protect ourselves that I have defraying his expenses, as he travels ties, the elderly and those from low the Voting Rights Act, and one of the seen in a long time. We must have a throughout the country on behalf income households to participate in Jackson reasons that National Action Net- sense of urgency and a sense of crisis of all disenfranchised people. They the democratic process. We cannot work (NAN) and I are committed about this.” included Supervisor Mark Ridley- let this stand. Continued from page 1 to turning them around - these laws An NAACP report titled, “The Thomas, Music mogul Clarence “As we honor the work done by in May. While an initial report from represented Illinois’ 2nd Congressio- - and to have people prepare to fight Hidden Swing Voters: Impact of Af- Avant, Judge Greg Mathis, and Sen- those who fought to preserve this his staff in July said he was suffer- nal District since 1995, remains the for this, is that it could not only cost rican Americans in 2012” revealed tinel’s executive publisher Danny J. right, Members of the Congressional ing from exhaustion, Jackson’s office focus of a House Ethics Committee us this election, it could cost us our that due to a significant increase in Bakewell Sr. Black Caucus reaffirm their commit- later issued a statement saying he probe on whether he used public re- right to vote period. voting, African Americans tipped the Out of a concern for the disman- ment to protecting the voting rights was undergoing an “extensive inpa- sources - in the form of his Chicago “And we are galvanizing around 2008 presidential election outcome tling of the VRA, the Sentinel has of all Americans and to make sure tient evaluation for depression and and Washington, D.C., staffs - to vie the country because this is a seri- in the swing states of North Carolina, reached out to many prominent that no eligible voter is turned away gastrointestinal issues” at the upscale for the appointment to the Senate ous fight, and it will not only deter- Virginia, Indiana and Florida. Part of black leaders, and this is what they from the ballot box this year or ever medical facility. seat that was vacated with Barack mine if (President) Barack Obama Sharpton’s job is to re-energize the had to say: again.” Meanwhile, Jackson, 47, who has Obama’s 2008 presidential election. would be reelected, but it will also electorate as was done in 2008. CBC CHAIR, CONGRESS- CONGRESSWOMAN MAX- determine whether we remain a sig- He continued, “They must be en- MAN EMANUEL CLEAVER: “At INE WATERS: “We have become Covert spying nificant part of the electorate. People ergized even more than (they were) a time where the right for millions outraged and deeply alarmed by Continued from page 5 need to understand the seriousness in 2008 to continue to fight … we of Americans to vote is once again mostly republican state legislatures’ of this issue.” cannot win one round and think being threatened, it is critical for us recent attempts to disenfranchise Miller Perry said she is not angry we simply believe that there is over- Actually voter suppression is the that the fight is over. They (the right to remember the significance of this minority, low-income, ex-felon, and with her late friend. She saw him two whelming evidence to the contrary latest ruse in a series of acts that have wing) started the night of the inau- day and the events that led to the young voters. Republican-controlled years before he passed in Memphis in this case.” reared its ugly head since 2008 since guration … they started planning passage of this landmark legislation. legislatures around the country are and he was as jolly as ever. Dexter King continues, “Yet until President Barack Obama won the how they were going to undermine “Forty-seven years ago, this coun- rewriting voting laws to require pho- Deeper Issues of Federal Involve- the publication of William F. Pepper’s election. Those acts include, but are the President and all of us. Many of try took a stand to protect people to identification at the polls, reduce ment in the Murder of King Remain Orders to Kill, there was no single not limited to, the birther movement us celebrating the inauguration for of color from nefarious disenfran- the number of days of early voting, Unsolved, and From a Legal Per- book I could recommend as a satisfy- and the tea party, and now the subtle a year while they were plotting and chisement tactics. Today, while and to enhance voting restrictions spective, Unresolved ing explanation of the events of April suppression of voters’ rights in the the results are: we lost the House of we celebrate passage of the Voting against ex-felons and out-of-state This writer was neither in Tennes- 4, 1968, and the motives behind the form of voter IDs. Representatives to the right wing. Rights Act of 1965, nearly 5 million students. see, nor tuned into the work of At- assassination of Martin Luther King, “There is no doubt about it; it is We cannot afford to lose any more people’s right to cast their ballot is “At a critical time in our nation’s torney William E. Pepper, during the Jr. There remain many unanswered a continuation and an extension of elections because of the principles once again under attack. Six years history, when we are debating the late 80s and early 90s when he led, questions to be sure…..but, “Dr. Pep- future of vital social services and at the request of certain members per’s exhaustive research sheds new The Mississippi Link [USPS 017224] is published weekly federal programs, the Republicans of the Southern Christian Leader- light on critical questions including TM by The Mississippi Link, Inc. 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www.mississippilink.com August 16 - 22, 2012 THE mississippi link • A7 Romney’s Clumsy Paul Ryan: The most attempt to enlist blacks conservative congressman By Raynard Jackson of blacks who stated, “We need ney campaign simply tell the black NNPA Columnist Romney.” community straight-up that they picked for VP in 100 Years When Mitt Rom- They never explicitly defined have no interest in our vote. They By George E. Curry cuts in programs such as Pell Grants others would not,” said Edwin ney addressed the “we” but we got the message - it are saying it with their words, but NNPA Columnist to help low-income students afford Park, vice president of the Center NAACP during was clearly meant to impress black don’t have the guts to put it in After studying college).” on Budget and Policy Priorities. their national con- voters. Still, they never made the words. the records of vice Even William Gale, who served Referring to Ryan, the former vention, I thought case for why a vote for Romney I find this senior adviser’s re- presidential can- as a senior staff economist for the White House official said, “He his speech was hor- would benefit the black communi- sponse to my column illustrative didates for more Council of Economic Advisers un- would convert Medicare into a rible and quite a ty. This was a mindless, ineffective of everything that’s wrong with than a century, der President George H.W. Bush, voucher to buy private insurance or waste of time because he said noth- video. The people speaking were the Romney campaign. They are Nate Silver wrote agrees. traditional Medicare, and cap Medi- ing that would be of any interest to never identified. The Romney totally incapable of giving direct in Saturday’s “At a time when our country care financing for the vouchers at the black community. camp just grabbed some no-name answers to the most basic of ques- New York Times that Paul Ryan, faces a daunting fiscal challenge, levels that wouldn’t keep pace with Most people, of all political people and put them in front of the tions. Who are the blacks that are the person Mitt Romney selected Ryan asks nothing of the wealthi- health costs. By 2050, the Congres- stripes, thought my analysis was camera. It’s embarrassing. supposedly on the campaign? Why to be his vice presidential running est Americans. His budget proposal sional Budget Office says, federal right on the mark. But not those Even the names of supposedly are there no blacks on the cam- mate, is “as conservative as Repre- would simultaneously cut tax rates funding for a 67-year-old beneficia- in the Romney campaign. They “most senior policy and commu- paign website? Is Romney ever sentative Michele Bachmann, the for the rich and corporations while ry’s health costs would be 35 per- would have been upset if anyone nications” blacks on the Romney going to meet and speak with black controversial congresswoman of slashing programs for the poor and cent to 42 percent lower than under had been as critical of the candi- campaign staff are nowhere to be Republicans? Minnesota…Mr. Ryan is the most elderly: he would shift many feder- current law. With vouchers growing date, but I think they were espe- found on Romney’s campaign Contrast failure to reach out to conservative Republican member al low-income assistance programs more inadequate over time, ben- cially perturbed that this unflatter- website. There is a full section blacks with his courting of con- of Congress to be picked for the to state governments and would eficiaries would face much higher ing portrait was being painted by a targeting the Hispanic vote, even servatives, which culminated in vice-presidential slot since at least transform Medicare into a premium premiums and cost-sharing. Some longtime black Republican. a section in Spanish. Yet, nothing his decision to pick Paul Ryan as 1900. He is also more conservative support system that will shift health would become uninsured; others It got under their skin so much there’s targeting the black commu- his vice presidential running mate. than any Democratic nominee was care costs to seniors if health care would forgo care they couldn’t af- that one of Romney’s senior com- nity. That speaks louder than any- Some political strategists, realizing liberal, meaning that he is the fur- inflation cannot be controlled,” said ford.” munications advisers, a black thing campaign flunkies can say. the presidential race will turn on thest from the center.” Gale, now co-director of the Tax And the problem with Medicare female I am acquainted with, at- This is what happens when you which candidate can best attract in- As chairman of the House Bud- Policy Center. and Medicaid would not stop there tempted to discredit my analysis in have no capable blacks around to dependents, had urged Romney to get Committee, the Wisconsin Re- A Center on Budget and Policy under Ryan’s plan. a series of private emails to me. advise you and work on a cam- select someone who could appeal publican has served as the chief Priorities analysis of Ryan’s 2013 “He would turn Medicaid into a In her email to me, she claimed paign. If a non-black such as Baca to that segment of the electorate. architect of the GOP’s budget pri- budget plan found that it “would block grant program and give states that, “some of his [Romney’s] most is in charge of coalitions, then But Rush Limbaugh, the Weekly orities. Detailed analysis of Ryan’s get at least 62 percent of its $5.3 tril- less financing each year,” Park said. senior policy and communications why has he not reached out to ex- Standard and the Wall Street Jour- budget plan show him to be what lion in nondefense budget cuts over “States would get one-third less people are black.” I asked her to perienced black operatives such nal all wanted Ryan. And that’s Jesse Jackson often called on the ten years (relative to a continuation by 2022, which led the C.B.O. to name them, but she never did. I as Shannon Reeves, Allegra Mc- who they got because Romney did presidential campaign trail in 1984: of current policies) from programs conclude that unless states spent will let you draw your own con- Cullough, David Byrd, Aaron Ma- not want to offend any group he a “Reverse Robin Hood” - one who that serve people of limited means.” substantially more of their own clusion. She even thought it would naigo, Francis Johnson, Ada Fisher felt that was important to him. likes to take from the poor to give It explained, “Ryan’s cuts from money on Medicaid, they’d have to be good for us to sit down and talk or James House? It is clear that blacks simply are to the rich. programs benefiting low-income make substantial cuts to eligibility, about the campaign, so I accepted The few blacks Romney may not important to the Republican That’s exactly the point docu- earners include “$2.4 trillion in re- benefits and/or provider payments. her offer, but she still hasn’t gotten have around him are all functional standard-bearer. With it comes to mented by the Center on Budget ductions from Medicaid and other When Ryan proposed a similar sys- back to me with a date. people and, by definition, they fol- blacks, when all is said and done, and Policy Priorities: health care for people with low tem last year, the Urban Institute The campaign made a clumsy low orders - they don’t give orders. there nothing said and nothing done. “…These regressive new tax or moderate incomes” and “$134 estimated states would cut 14 mil- attempt to reach black voters by That is what I mean when I talk cuts would come on top of the Bush billion in cuts to SNAP, formerly lion to 27 million beneficiaries by releasing a ridiculous video titled, about being in a position of power: Raynard Jackson is president & tax cuts, which also were costly and known as the Food Stamp Pro- 2021.” “We Need Mitt Romney.” It was Can they authorize an expenditure CEO of Raynard Jackson & Asso- provided disproportionate gains gram.” In addition, Ryan would cut In an effort to shore up his con- sent out by Romney aide, Joshua of money? Can they get an event ciates, LLC., a Washington, D.C.- to the highest-income households. at least $463 billion from “manda- servative base, Mitt Romney has Baca, National Coalitions Direc- on Romney’s schedule? Or, can based public relations/government Combined, the Bush and Ryan tax tory programs serving low-income selected a running mate clearly tor for the campaign. The video they get a private meeting with affairs firm. He can be reached cuts would provide an annual wind- Americans (other than Medicaid out of step with the American was poorly written and poorly pro- Romney? through his Web site, www.ray- fall of nearly $400,000 apiece, on and SNAP)” and “at least $291 bil- public. duced. The video featured a series I would much rather the Rom- nardjackson.com. average, to people with incomes lion in cuts in low-income discre- over $1 million.” tionary programs.” George E. Curry, former editor- It added, “By combining large Like his running mate, Ryan fa- in-chief of Emerge magazine, is ed- budget cuts (and tax increases) that vors repealing President Obama’s itor-in-chief of the National News- Lessons from the Olympics disproportionately harm lower-in- signature Affordable Care Act. paper Publishers Association News come Americans with big tax cuts And what he proposes as a cure for Service (NNPA) and editorial direc- By Julianne Malveaux education in the United States. data say differently, then we end that disproportionately help those America’s ailing health care system tor of Heart & Soul magazine. He is NNPA Columnist Even as the Congress considers of broadening, not narrowing, the at the top of the income scale, the is worse than the illness. a keynote speaker, moderator, and The Olympic sequestration when they come achievement gap. Ryan budget would significantly “Ryan budget would divide our media coach. Curry can be reached games are a cel- back from their month-long Our Olympians, especially the worsen inequality and increase health system into a distinct two through his Web site, www.george- ebration of ex- break, educators are concerned medalists, are dedicated, hard- poverty and hardship (and reduce tiers: those who could afford the curry.com. You can also follow him cellence and ath- that education dollars may be working athletes who have com- opportunity as well, through deep care they need would get it; many at www.twitter.com/currygeorge. leticism. Whether cut. Gabby worked hard, she sac- mitted themselves to achieving we are cheering rificed. For all the effort on edu- excellence. While we give a lot of the Williams sis- cation, sometimes it seems as if lip service to educational excel- ters in their gold medal-winning we are spinning our wheels. We lence, the fact is that we are not A balancing act for ‘Gabby’ Douglas doubles match, or Serena with know what some of the problems as dedicated and hard working to By James Clingman her gold, or the graceful Gabby are, but we won’t act on them. that end as we might be. Kellogg’s was first out of the box ented in her craft, she has a great NNPA Columnist Douglass in flight, or some of The achievement gap can be ad- Who feels so passionately (no pun intended) to endorse the personality, a pleasant spirit, and the many others, we are cheering dressed, and it is in some school about education that they will In 1996, I wrote young phenom. They had Gabby’s a positive outlook on life. She had their excellence, their indomi- systems. In others, little is being flood Board of Education meet- an article head- picture on that box of Corn Flakes her struggles, as any 14- or 15-year- table spirits, their drive. We are done. ings and insist on necessary lined, “Endorse- before she got off the balance beam. old will, but the most important also acknowledging the tens of Gabby made sacrifices, so changes? How many are will- ments for Domi- Many more will follow Kellogg’s thing about her struggles is that she thousands of hours that they have much so that the redundant use ing to fight for after-school and nique” after she lead including, I hope, black-owned persevered. In order to get through put into practice. Even as we of the word in this column does summer programs, or provide won a gold medal companies. Like Dawes before her, trials, one has to do exactly that, go cheer, there are lessons for each not even begin to speak to her tutoring? More importantly, how in gymnastics dur- who has grown into an outstand- through them instead of quitting. of us, both individually and in a investment in herself. Our nation many are willing to change the ing the Olympic Games in Atlanta. ing young woman, Douglas can be She and her family did that, and social policy context. has made few contemporary sac- policy lens through which we I suggested that instead of black the example we want our children look at what was waiting on the We’ve all heard, time and time rifices, and an insufficient invest- view educational issues, insisting folks complaining about the lack of to see and emulate, not necessarily other side. again, “just do it” or “I worked ment, for the cause of education. that our legislators address issues endorsements from major compa- in gymnastics but just in general. I am so happy for Gabby and her hard for this.” Often the differ- Instead, teachers are being laid of education? There is an anti-tax nies, black companies should be the Moreover, black-owned companies family. She deserves all the gifts, ence between a gold and silver off, school hours are being cut, lobby, led by Grover Norquist of first to endorse Dominique [Read can gain the same benefits as all the accolades, endorsements, and ap- winner is the one was hungrier, and essentials such as civics, art the Americans for Tax Reform, the entire piece at Blackonomics. other firms looking to cash in on plause she gets - and much more. wanted the gold more intensely, and sports are being cut or aug- that will not endorse candidates com]. Now, the same situation is Gabby’s success. And to think she has the ability to and worked harder than the oth- mented by parents who contribute unless they pledge not to raise upon us with Gabrielle “Gabby” With the prospect of earning mil- do it all over again in Rio de Janeiro ers. To be sure, some Olympians so that their sons and daughters taxes, and the Tea Party that is so Douglas, the beautiful, talented, lions of dollars, it is important for four years from now is even more have good days, and others have can participate. Meanwhile, the effective that they are unseating amiable gymnastics gold medal responsible adults to help Douglas exciting. days that are less than good. But children of those who don’t have Republican stalwarts. winner. Except this time, major navigate through the “shark-infest- May Douglas continue to pros- there is no such thing as “luck” in the dollars to contribute to public Might a group of education ad- companies have already stepped up ed waters” of the marketing and per in her chosen field of endeavor the Olympics. Luck is the colli- education find their achievement vocates come together to develop to get first dibs on the Gabby cash advertising world. In addition, I am and may she maintain her equilib- sion of preparation and opportu- gap growing each year. power as formidable as that of the bonanza. sure she will have dozens of folks rium as she is approached by hun- nity. As a nation, we will get that Tea Party? Might that group de- The few stupid and negative knocking on her door in hope of dreds of folks who want to be her Was Gabby lucky to have been in which we invest . If we invest cide that any legislator who can- comments by the envious and jeal- becoming her agent. Thus, I would friends and want her to help them taken on by Liang Chow, the in the Department of Defense, not support a robust educational ous crowd notwithstanding, the be remiss if I did not say my hope sell something. Believe me, she will coach who trained her? No, she we will get war. If we invest in agenda, is unworthy of reelec- Gabby Douglas Money Train has is that she will hire a black agent need as much or maybe even more was prepared to shine in a way the Department of Education, tion? already left the station. And I trust and use as many black businesses “balance” on the business side of that made Chow see her poten- along with state and local school Might we have the will to as- and pray that Gabby and her family as possible to assist her. That way, things than she needs on that bal- tial. And she sacrificed, moving systems, we will end up with a sert that all children can learn, and will not get caught up in the hype, some of the millions she receives ance beam. from Virginia to Iowa, missing better-educated population. If we then make their learning a prior- positive or negative, and reap all will circulate a few times among her family and moving in with a choose, instead, to invest in cor- ity? We will get what we invest the benefits of their sacrifices and black people before they leave us. Jim Clingman, founder of the generous white family who, for rectional facilities, we’ll end up in and, unfortunately, we aren’t Gabby’s superb God-given talent. Of course, all of us should do the Greater Cincinnati African Ameri- all their goodwill, were culturally incarcerated people. If trends are investing enough in education. I pray they will be good stewards same in our daily consumer/busi- can Chamber of Commerce, is the out of synch with Gabby’s black any indication, most often these of their rewards and not follow the ness routines. My first book was nation’s most prolific writer on experience. She worked hard, she folks will be African Americans. Julianne Malveaux is a Wash- path of so many who squandered “Economic Empowerment of Eco- economic empowerment for Black sacrificed, and she won the gold If we invest in inner city schools, ington, D.C.-based economist their treasures. It looks to me that nomic Enslavement.” Implicit in people. He is an adjunct professor medal. we close the achievement. If we and writer. She is President Gabby’s mother has been through the title was an important message: at the University of Cincinnati and There is a parallel between behave as if the world is race- Emerita of Bennett College for enough hard times to know exactly We have a choice. can be reached through his Web Olympics wins and the state of neutral (or post-racial), when the Women in Greensboro, N.C. how to handle the good times. Not only is Gabby Douglas tal- site, blackonomics.com.

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(From left) New Jerusalem Pastor Dwayne Pickett, Reverend Jesse Jackson, JPS Su- perintendent Dr. Cedrick Gray, and New Hope Pastor Reverend Jerry Young partici- pated as program speakers during the 2012 JPS Convocation held Aug. 7. Reverend Jackson and JPS Board President Monica Gilmore-Love

Davis Magnet Elementary School second-grader William Johnson delivers the Pledge of Convocation speakers included (from left) Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr., Rev. JPS Parent of the Year Tonja Murphy, Reverend Jackson, and JPS Allegiance in English and Spanish as his principal, Dr. Jane Everly, looks on with pride. Jessie Jackson, Dr. Cedric Gray; Superintendent for Jackson Public Schools Teacher of the Year Hope Pearson

From left to right, first row are Tonja Robinson Murphy, Hope Pearson, Dr. Lorene Essex, Linda Rush, Kisiah Nolan, Beneta Burt, Dr. Cedrick Gray, Monica Gilmore-Love, Dr. Dwayne Pickett, Wilbur Walters, Darryl Anderson; and from left to right, second row are The internationally acclaimed awarding winning Jim Hill High School Choir under the direction of James Timothy Collins, Dr. George Schimmel, Dr. Andrew Perpener, Dr. William Herenton, Dr. Jesse Jackson Sr., and Pastor Jerry Young. Hawkins performed at the Convocation. JPS new school board member welcomed The Mississippi Link Newswire Burt replaced outgoing member which provides support to in- son. She has also served as dep- JPS welcomed new School Dr. Ivory Phillips. She repre- dividuals and communities to uty director of the City of Jack- Board member Beneta D. Burt sents Jackson’s Ward 3 on the help them create change toward son’s Department of Human and as she took the oath of office seven-member Board. health equity through strategic Cultural Services and was ap- during a ceremony and recep- Burt serves as executive di- partnerships. Prior to that, she pointed by Gov. Ray Mabus as tion before the regular School rector for the Mississippi Road- was president and CEO of the Liaison to the U.S. Department Board meeting held July 18. map to Health Equity, Inc., Urban League of Greater Jack- of Labor. Burt has a Bachelor of Arts Legal Notice degree in Sociology/Social Wel- fare and a Master of Arts degree in Public Policy and Adminis- tration from Jackson State Uni- Burt A Class Action Settlement About Chinese Drywall versity. Her numerous awards and recognitions include being Business Journal’s 50 Leading New Hope Community Devel- May Affect You named one of The Clarion- Business Women. opment Corporation. She has Ledger’s top 50 “Women Who Burt is a member of New one daughter, Twanda Johnson, A Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit involving drywall imported to the U.S. from Inspire” in the Greater Jackson Hope Baptist Church, where a granddaughter, Bria, who at- China. The lawsuit claims that this Chinese Drywall caused property damage and personal injuries. Area and one of The Mississippi she serves as secretary of the tends Mississippi College.

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What Can You Get? Under the Settlement, Participating Defendants and Participating Insurers will contribute $80 million MDOT Approved #6-10 Crushed Con- into a Settlement Fund. At a later date, after other Chinese Drywall Settlements are resolved, the Court will approve a plan to distribute the Settlement Fund to Class Members. At that time, Class crete Driveway Material Members may receive payments for their damages. You can register at the website below to be updated if a claims process is available. Crushed Pick Up Price Our Yard $ 20.00/ SQ.YD. Your Other Rights Delivered Price 20 Mile Radius $ 27.00/ If you do nothing, you remain in the Class and you may be eligible to receive Settlement benefits. You will be bound by all the Court’s decisions. If you do not want to be legally bound by the Concrete SQ.YD. (12 YARD MIN.) Settlement, you must exclude yourself from the Settlement. The deadline to exclude yourself is September 28, 2012. If you do not exclude yourself you will not be able to sue the Participating Material Delivered & Installed $ 31.50/ Defendants or the Participating Insurers for any claim relating to the lawsuit. If you stay in the Settlement, you may object to all or part of it by September 28, 2012. The Court will hold a hearing SQ.YD. (12 YARD MIN.) on November 13, 2012 to consider whether to approve the Settlement. The Court has appointed For Sale attorneys to represent the Class. If you wish, you or your own attorney may ask to appear and speak at the hearing at your own cost. This notice is only a summary. Use the information below to get detailed information, and to register Call 601.850.6519 to receive future notifications about this Settlement and related Chinese Drywall Settlements.

Call: 1-877-418-8087 or Visit www.ChineseDrywallClass.com EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com August 16 - 22, 2012 THE mississippi link • A9 Teachers want student-focused school reform By Kevin F. Gilbert, president experience do know what will going professional development emphasis on reading, math, sci- and the building fund continues the resources schools need. Mississippi Association of Educators improve our schools, and we for all teachers, and adopting an ence and technology, up-to-date to put undue pressure on an al- These recommendations As a social studies teacher have much to contribute to the evaluation process that is valid, textbooks and computers are es- ready stressful situation. are based on years of teach- for 16 years, I am pleased that conversation. reliable and provides teachers sential to student success. Third, ensuring student suc- ers’ classroom experiences and much public and legislative at- Teachers care deeply about with the guidance they need to To make those investments, cess in the fast-changing econ- millions of dollars of research. tention has been paid recently the success of every student. improve their practice. our schools require adequate omy requires more from all of Ideas like pay for performance, to education in Mississippi. Un- That’s why our educational We need to fairly compen- funding on a consistent, on-go- us, including teachers, students, charter schools, vouchers, and fortunately, the discussions thus agenda puts students at the sate the vast majority of teach- ing basis-not two years of some parents, school boards and leg- this new “wave of reform” are far have not addressed the real center of reform. The Missis- ers who do a great job, provide money and five years of taking islators. Mississippi educators based on a political agenda and issue - how to build and sustain sippi Association of Educators intensive training for struggling the money back. If our schools have more than accepted their are not even sensible short term a high quality public education (MAE), which represents more teachers and help them find an- cannot provide the necessary role in making sure our schools solutions. They offer no sustain- system. than 8,000 working teachers and other profession if they don’t resources to our students, they are effective for our students by ability, and in many instances Nor have legislators done school employees, advocates improve. And, we must do more cannot compete either nation- digging into their “lowest paid where they have been imple- enough to consult the true ex- for a three-part reform agenda. to attract the best teachers. Mis- ally or globally. salaries in the Southeast and the mented have succeeded in crip- perts on education - teachers. First, at the center of the suc- sissippi salaries are the lowest For example, the continued nation” to pay for supplies and pling public education. Research has shown that many cess for our students is a quali- in the Southeast, which is the underfunding of the Mississippi equipment for the children of The discussion must be fo- legislative proposals such fied, caring and committed lowest paying region of the Adequate Education Program, Mississippi. cused on creating a quality pub- as vouchers that would send teacher. Research is clear; the country. Educators in our state which is only a minimal level of However, successful schools lic education system that gives millions of dollars to private teacher is the driving force of have not received an across the funding at best, to the tune of a are driven by parental involve- all of the students in this state an schools at taxpayer expense, success in the process. Schools board raise in Mississippi in five billion dollars over the last five ment and community support; equitable and fair opportunity. paying teachers for their stu- are in the human development years. We must be better able to years is an example of our state’s supportive and nurturing ad- The Mississippi Association of dents’ test scores, and other so- business. Mississippi must compete for the best teachers. lack of needed commitment to ministrations and collaborative Educators and teachers across called silver bullets would harm have the highest standards for Second, we must invest in our students. Another example? working relations with civic and the state welcome discussing educational quality, not improve all teachers, including requir- the priorities that build the Diverting essential funds such elected leaders, who make suc- student-centered reform with it. ing and providing the resources foundation for learning. Early as educational enhancement cessful schools a priority. And serious minded lawmakers, pol- Teachers with real classroom for mentoring new teachers, on- childhood education, a greater dollars (classroom supply fund) state lawmakers must provide icymakers and the residents. Hinds CC partnership with high schools Political science professor appointed helps drive enrollment increase to national search The Mississippi Link Newswire received credit for both high dropouts or students at risk now limited to 12 full se- RAYMOND - An influx of school and college in 2011- for dropping out, the innova- mesters of federal Pell Grant high school students taking 2012, with 19 local high tive and successful model is instead of 16 semesters - “a committee dual enrollment/dual credit schools participating. a second chance for students great concern that we need The Mississippi Link Newswire courses at Hinds Community “Just in Rankin County to get a high school diploma, to make sure students un- Dr. Michelle D. Deardorff, College is helping to fuel an schools alone, Hinds has re- while dually enrolled on a derstand,” said Dr. Barbara professor of political science at increase in part-time academ- ceived applications for 690 community college campus. Blankenship, district dean of Jackson State University, was ap- ic enrollment on the Rankin high school students for this Enrollment in technical students. pointed to serve on the search Campus. fall, “ said Kathryn Cole, di- classes at the Rankin Cam- As Mississippi’s largest committee for the next executive College-wide, enrollment is rector of Enrollment Services. pus has also increased. As of community college, Hinds director of the American Political about the same as this time last “Hinds courses taught in the Aug. 6, that was up 17 per- Community College is a com- Science Association. fall. In 2007, when the reces- high school are offered tuition cent. “Over the last seven prehensive institution offering The seven people on the com- sion hit, Hinds began several free, saving students time and years, we have added weld- quality, affordable education- mittee represent Yale University, Deardorff semesters of record-breaking money while they get a head ing, electrical, aviation tech- al opportunities with more the University of Washington, enrollment. Although the col- start on college.” nology, entertainment media than 170 academic, career Boston College, George Washing- over 100 countries worldwide, the lege is not continuing to break Jackson schools signed a and fashion marketing,” said and technical programs. With ton University, SUNY Albany, the American Political Science Asso- records, enrollment is stable. dual credit agreement with David Campbell, dean of ca- six locations in central Mis- University of Michigan and Jack- ciation is the world’s largest pro- Late registration continues Hinds on May 10 to begin reer-technical education on sissippi, Hinds enrolled more son State University. With more fessional organization for the study through Aug.17. Fall classes teaching college courses this the Rankin Campus. than 13,000 credit students in than 15,000 members residing in of politics. began Aug. 13. fall, Cole said. However, college officials fall 2011. The largest increase both in State leadership has been are concerned about new fed- terms of percent and raw num- putting more focus on part- eral financial aid eligibility ber is at the Rankin Campus, nerships between community restrictions that went into ef- but numbers fluctuate each colleges and high schools fect July 1 that could impact day. Much of that increase is with such legislation as Mis- final fall enrollment numbers. being driven by part-time aca- sissippi Works, which modi- One of the changes in the new demic enrollment, which has fied the existing dual credit law requires colleges to factor nearly doubled since this time program to allow K-12 summer courses into eligibil- last year. schools to transfer average ity consideration. “I believe this is due to daily attendance (ADA) dol- “More than 200 Hinds stu- the increase in dual credit/ lars to community colleges dents who have pre-registered dual enrollment opportuni- for students in specially craft- for fall and who were previ- ties at high schools in Rankin ed programs for high school ously eligible for Pell grants Featuring County and Pearl,” said Sher- dropouts. Those programs are not eligible under the new ry Franklin, dean of Student allow students to complete law,” said Debbi Braswell, Fred Affairs at the Rankin Cam- high school coursework while assistant director for financial Hammond pus. “The students have been learning job skills and earning aid. registering earlier than they college credit toward a post- Among the 200 are students have been in the past, and it secondary credential, certifi- who did not meet performance A very special is reflecting in our number of cate or degree. requirements such as grade- part-time academic students.” Hinds is beginning a similar point-average and those who Hinds Community Col- program, called Gateway to have taken too many courses THANK YOU lege’s dual credit program College, with Rankin County without getting a degree or al- for the continues to grow as more schools this fall. ready have two degrees. 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A10 • the mississippi link August 16 - 22, 2012 www.mississippilink.com Hundreds of metro-area students challenged to ‘Go Healthy’ American Heart Association educates children on the importance of living healthier By Gail M. Brown Timothy Quinn said, “I think this is the most obese state in the na- Editor challenge is very important, be- tion for both adults and children. The line extended from the cause in the state of Mississippi, The report shows that 33.8 percent Mississippi Children’s Museum’s we are having a big problem with of adults in the state are obese and entrance to the lawn as hundreds children being overweight.” 21.9 percent of children. of metro-area students and par- Quinn told The Mississippi “We hope that this event mo- ents turned out for the American Link that children are not exer- tivated children and their parents Heart Association’s (AHA) 2012 cising, and they are not eating to make health a priority,” said Go Healthy Challenge, Saturday, healthy. “When I was a child, Quinn. “… American Heart As- Aug. 4. there was a lot more exercise and sociation’s commitment to being Organizers said the event was healthier diets. [Today, most] chil- a community leader in educat- a huge success. Children accom- dren and parents don’t understand ing Mississippians about healthy panied by their parents completed how important it is. That’s why choices will go a long way in de- a series of challenges that taught I got involved. Being a family creasing the obesity epidemic in them about living a healthy life- physician, I takes care of adults, our great state.” style. After completing eight out and I take care children. A lot of Sponsors of the 2012 Go The crowd as they line the entrance into the Mississippi Children Museum. PHOTO BY GAIL M. BROWN of the 11 challenges, each child children now are being diagnosed Healthy Challenge included the walked away with a backpack full with high blood pressure, diabe- Mississippi Children’s Museum, About the American Heart As- cate to protect public health. No. 3 killer and a leading cause of of school supplies. tes and elevated cholesterol. 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Association guide healthcare professionals, director of American Heart’s Challenge was a free event spe- For more information about To help prevent, treat and de- Created in 1997 as a division of and provide information to stroke Go Healthy Challenge. “This is cifically focused on childhood starting healthy habits or for tips feat these diseases - America’s the American Heart Association, survivors and their caregivers to the first step in developing heart obesity. According to released in- for getting children active visit the No. 1 and No. 3 killers - we fund the American Stroke Association enhance their quality of life. healthy selections regarding food formation, “The 2010 F is for Fat American Heart Association web- cutting-edge research, conduct works to improve stroke preven- To learn more, call choices.” Report by the Trust for America’s site, www.heart.org. lifesaving public and professional tion, diagnosis and treatment to 1-888-4STROKE or visit stroke- Spokesperson for the event Dr. Health indicates that Mississippi (See page 17 for highlights) educational programs, and advo- save lives from stroke - America’s association.org. Donating blood may net big for one donor The Mississippi Link Newswire One fortunate donor will drive Drive in Jackson. Donors will times a year helps keep it avail- Web site at www.msblood.com Mississippi Blood Services Mississippi Blood Services home in a new vehicle. Many be automatically registered in able for hospital patients when or call us at (888) 90-BLOOD (MBS) was founded in 1979. has partnered with Howard fortunate hospital patients will the “Road to Life 4” truck give they need it.” (902-5663) to make your life- Mississippi Blood Services is the Wilson Chrysler Jeep Dodge get back on the road to life be- away. All donors will receive a All donors must be at least saving donation today. You can only not-for-profit blood center to sponsor the Road to Life 4 cause you gave blood. free T-shirt. 17-years-old (16 with signed pa- also check out our Web site or headquartered in Mississippi. Blood Drive campaign. Every- Trustmark will be having a “You can save a life just by rental consent - forms available our Facebook page at http:// MBS supplies a safe and ade- one who has donated blood be- blood drive Thursday, Aug. 23, rolling up your sleeve and do- at drive locations and online), www.facebook.com/give2live to quate supply of blood and blood tween May 24 and Sept. 3 will from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The MBS nating blood,” Tony Bahou, weigh at least 110 pounds and find out about upcoming events products to Mississippi hospitals be registered for a chance to win Donor Coach will be parked MBS manager of communica- have a valid ID. at Mississippi Blood Services. from the Tennessee line to the a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck outside the Contact Center, tions and public relations, said. For more information about People live when you give. 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Dr. Jasmin Chapman, CEO www.mississippilink.com August 16 - 22, 2012 THE mississippi link • A11 A vision evolves Message from the Religion Editor By Daphne Higgins 3:15 - “And that from a child Religion Editor thou hast known the holy into a ‘New Breed’ It’s finally scriptures, which are able h a p p e n e d . to make thee wise unto sal- The Mississippi Link Newswire What I’ve vation through faith which A vision, faith and blessings have been the spiritual known would is in Christ.” I like this one ingredients accompanying the members of Christ Tab- come one day because I don’t know what ernacle Church (CTC), which recently celebrated its and truly that God has in store for her fu- third anniversary. The weekend celebration tee’d off day has come. ture but I do know that God Friday, Aug. 3, with the second annual CTC Men’s Our oldest, my first born, my is definitely in her future Golf Tournament at the Eagle Ridge Golf Course in only daughter has gone to because she has been taught Raymond, Miss. Fellowship was the main ingredi- college. She has transitioned His Words all of her life. ent of that day. Other anniversary weekend activities to another level in her life, The verse that probably followed, culminating Sunday, Aug. 5, with a special and I couldn’t be prouder of best describes our children’s worship service.Greetings were brought by the honor- her. transition is Isaiah 43:19 - able Harvey Johnson, mayor of the City of Jackson; Several of my friends have “Behold, I am doing a new the anniversary message was delivered by Rev. Aaron called us teasingly asking thing; now it springs forth, Jones. how we are handling the do you not perceive it? I will Christ Tabernacle Church third-year anniversary weekend highlights The journey of CTC began on July 11, 2009, at the transition, and I teasingly make a way in the wilderness home of Rev. Hosea and Sherian Hines. After much say “Umph, she had to go. It and rivers in the desert.” I praying, spiritual singing and the presence of God was time!” think that one is self-explan- dwelling among those present, more than 40 individu- Well, now I’ve really giv- atory. als knew that a major change was about to take place en this some thought - “she To the loved ones of those among them. had to go!” Not because of who are transitioning this Hines shared in-depth revelations given to him by anything that she has done Fall in whatever capac- God and from this gathering a new congregation was that has made me want her ity, know that our gifts from born. On July 12, 2009, Hines announced to his then to leave, but because God God, our wonderful bless- congregation that he would be stepping down as their gave her to me to nurture, to ings, have to go and with pastor to pursue a new vision. After sharing this vision watch her grow, to love her, them goes our love and that Sunday morning, Hines and his new congregants to pamper her when neces- prayers. initiated their humble beginnings with a strong faith in sary, to spoil her at times, to Because of God’s good- God and powerful will to serve Him. comfort her, to scold her, to ness, our young ones/our Standing on the word of St. John 4, Christ Taber- teach her, but most impor- blessings are vessels moving nacle Church, embraced the mantra of being a “Church tantly, to let her go! through life, going where of Kingdom Witnesses, Kingdom Worshippers, and Every parent or guardian God leads them and in some Kingdom Workers.” With no building, furniture through all of existence has form they are sharing His or equipment, Hines and those who followed him, faced this transition in some message of love and salva- Praise dancers perform stepped out on Faith and began preparing for their first form or another. We have all tion. worship service. During the 19 days of preparation, been given a beautiful gift in The Mississippi Link, a they legalized the church name, located, signed the our young ones, seen them messenger for news in and lease, and renovated their original facility, which was develop in various ways and around the state of Missis- located at 4915 I-55 North, Suite 400-D in Jackson; then the time comes to let sippi, would like to serve as purchased the pulpit, and some furniture and received them go. Going can come your personal messenger to the rest through donations all in time for their open in so many forms: it can be share your good news and house which was held Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009. The first the nursery, daycare, school, the news of your place of service at CTC took place on August 2, 2009, at 8 a.m. college, marriage, relocating worship and visit. Throughout the following months, 15 ministries for a new job, etc. As always, we ask that were established and membership had increased to I don’t believe that there you let us help you to com- more than 240 members. Additional space was added is not a person over the age municate the good news of to the original facility. Within the first year, blessings of 10 who does not know or our Lord. Isaiah 52:7a reads, were abundant for the new church family. By the sec- has not heard the scripture: “What a beautiful sight it is ond year, the congregation consisted of more than 400 Proverbs 22:6 - “Train up to see messengers coming members. Members soon put plans in place to pur- a child in the way he should with good news!” go; even when he is old he The King James Version chase their own building. Mime Ministry perform. On April 18, 2011, CTC moved to their current loca- will not depart from it.’’ If of Isaiah 52:7b reads, “Your tion. The property sets on 22 acres and contains a split we follow these words, then God reigns His presence is brick building, a 44 plus seated sanctuary, a Children’s we know that our children everywhere and so should Church, over 10 classrooms, six offices, two kitchens, will forever be with God. the news of His love for all a health and wellness room and much more. They may stumble at first, of His children. As the church continues to grow, so does the vision. and who among us does not, Daphne M. Higgins at re- Plans are now underway for the CTC Learning Acad- but because they know God, [email protected]. emy (Daycare), the CTC New Breed Academy (for they will regain their foot- You may fax to 601-896- grades K-12), the CTC New Breed College, and CTC ing. 0091 or mail your informa- Community Development Corporation. Another scripture that I tion to The Mississippi Link CTC currently has more than 600 members and feel is relevant to this tran- at 2659 Livingston Road, 25 ministries. Congregants have expressed that they sitional period is 2 Timothy Jackson, MS 39213. are moving forward in obedience to the will of God by becoming “A New Breed of Believers” (St. John 14:12-14). Pastor Hines, first lady Hines (center) and other CTC members share a photo opportunity. R e i g n i n g A nn o u n c emen t s

MaKarios Worship Center Church, 464 Church Road, Madison, will host their annual Women’s Day worship service on Sunday, Aug. 19, at 10 a.m. The speaker for this event will be Minister Gail L. Robinson of the Jackson Revival Center. For more information, visit www.makariosworshipcenter.com or call, 601-855-7898.

New Zion Church, 233 Cottonwood Drive, Jackson, will celebrate its Male Choir 34th anniversary on Sunday, Aug.19, at 2:30 p.m. The theme for this special service is “O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together (Psalm 34:3). For more informa- tion, call 601-981-6027 or 601-982-4930.

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A12 • THE mississippi link August 16 - 22, 2012 www.mississippilink.com P reser v e d Oldest African-American Quiet faith in a world church celebrates 225 years that doubts too much By Shewanda Riley in Luke 1:20-22, who were silent. By Brittney M. Walker Columnist anniversary last Sunday. In the case of Zechariah, the si- eurweb.com The Rev. Al Sharpton, the Earlier this lence he experienced was to keep Springfield Baptist Church founder and president of the summer, I read him from speaking against God’s has had many milestones National Action Network, one of the most promises. Proverbs 17:28 even in its 225-year history: the will speak at 3 p.m. f a s c i n a t i n g says, “Even fools are thought wise founding of Morehouse Col- Augusta Fire Chief Chris books. It’s called, if they keep silent, and discerning lege, the establishment of the James delivers the keynote Quiet: The Pow- if they hold their tongues.” Be- Georgia Education Commis- address at the church’s 10 er of Introverts cause the Bible says in Proverbs sion, which pressed for pub- a.m. service, which will be in a World that Can’t Stop Talk- 18:21 that life and death is in the lic education for black chil- followed by a wreath ceremo- ing by Susan Cain. It was fasci- power of the tongue, we have to dren in the late 1800s, and ny to honor former pastors. nating because as someone who remember that silence gives us the formation of the Georgia At noon, the church unveils is talkative, outgoing and extro- an opportunity to hear God with Equal Rights Association, the new name for the portion verted, I’ve always been intrigued crystal clear clarity and go for- which marked the beginning of 12th Street in front of the by people who can stay quiet. ward in faith with what we hear is of the Republican Party in church: Springfield Way. Springfield Baptist Church historical marker Maybe it because I was punished His plan for our lives. Georgia. “This is a momentous oc- so many times as a child for talk- At this year’s Do the Write The Rev. Hardy S. Ben- casion for us,” Bennings said. before the American Revo- 1800s, the congregation ing too much that I began to envy Thing workshop Aug. 17 and nings III counts this weekend “Everybody’s excited. This is lution. The Rev. Jesse Peters numbered more than 1,000, people, like one of my older sis- 18 at Tarrant County College in among those milestones. one of the biggest events in Galphin, a slave whose mas- making Springfield the larg- ters, who could go for hours with- Hurst, Texas, the workshop ses- Augusta’s Springfield Bap- the history of Springfield.” ter allowed him to receive est church - black or white out saying one word. sions will explore how cherishing tist Church, which claims the The church was officially training as a minister, was the - in the Georgia Baptist As- Reading the book helped me to important quiet times can be help title of the country’s oldest organized in 1787, though first pastor. sociation. understand how introverts have you as a writer. This year, there continuously operating black its congregation is believed Today, Springfield has Read the full story at the such an admirable sense of self- will be a Poetry Institute for Poets church, celebrated its 225th to date to 1773, two years about 175 members. In the Augusta Chronicle. control. According to the book, and Digital Publishing Institute for example, we extroverts are for those interested in ebook and impulsive and often act before digital publishing. Topics covered we think. We then have to talk include Marketing Tips for Writ- College Hill Missionary Baptist Church ourselves out of the messes that ers, Legal Issues for Writers, Self our actions created. Introverts, Publishing 101, and Grammar The Top 10 GospelSince 1907 SongsB IBLE B ASED from•C HRIST CtheENTERED Billboard• H OLY S PIRIT L ED on the other hand, think and then Tips for Writers. SUNDAY: Worship Services think again before they act. And Also, learn how to bring the 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. even then, they proceed with cau- “sexy” back to your writing during tion. As a result, introverts often the keynote address, “50 Shades Gospel Charts for the weekSunday School of 9:30 August a.m. 16 make much better decisions and of Writing.” This year’s speakers are more successful in things like include bestselling author Ann 1600 Florence Avenue MONDAY: Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. relationships, jobs, and school. Weisgarber and nationally Spoken Jackson, MS 39204 Writing, according to the book, Word Poet Michael Guinn. SONGS Ph: 601-355-2670ARTISTS WEDNESDAY: Prayer Service 6:30 p.m.ALBUM is one of the activities that the Visit www.thewritethingwork- Fax: 601-355-0760 Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00 p.m. book says that introverts often do shop.com for more details. Regis- 1. Awesome Pastor Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago well. When I read that I thought tration is available at the door…. proudly, “So, I do have at least Hope to see you this weekend! 2.Take Me to The King www.collegehillchurch.orgTamela Mann featuring Kirk Franklin • [email protected] oneShekinah introvert quality.” And Glory as a Shewanda Riley is the author 3. Let The Church Say Amen Andrae Crouch Featuring Marvin Sapp writer, being able to shut out the of the Essence best-seller “Love noiseBaptist and clutter as AliceChurch Walker Hangover: Moving from Pain 4. Shifting The Atmosphere Jason Nelson Shifting The Atmosphere says, is key to being able to write to Purpose after a Relationship 5. My Testimony Marvin Sapp effectively.“Shining the RadiantEnds.” She can be reached at The Bible even has multiple [email protected] or by 6. Go Get It Mary Mary Go Get It stories Light of people, of likeHis Zechariah Glory” visiting www.shewandariley.com. 7. After This Youthful Praise Featuring JJ Hairston WEEKLYACTIVITIES 8. I Won’t Go Back William McDowell Sunday 9:30 a.m. Fulfillment Hour (Sunday School) 9. Keep Me Patrick Dopson Open the Heavens New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Pastor, Dr. F. R. Lenoir 10. Great And Might Byron Cage 11:00 a.m. MorningSunday Worship School Service - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Time & Bible Study Live Radio Broadcast To listen to snippets of these songs, please visit billboard.com/charts/gospel-song Thursday6:30 p.m. AWOADdult Choir AM 1300 Rehearsal - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. Youth & Young Adult Choir Rehearsal

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City of Jackson, Mississippi City of Jackson, Mississippi City of Jackson, Mississippi Notice to Contractors Notice to Contractors Notice to Contractors 2012 Street Utility Cut Repair Project - Precinct 1 2012 Street Utility Cut Repair Project - Precinct 4 2012 Street Utility Cut Repair Project - Precinct 2 City Project No. 12B4003-901 City Project No. 12B4006-901 City Project No. 12B4004-901

Sealed bids will be received by the City Council of the City of Jackson, Mississippi, until Sealed bids will be received by the City Council of the City of Jackson, Mississippi, until Sealed bids will be received by the City Council of the City of Jackson, Mis- 3:30 P.M. Local Time, on September 18, 2012, for supplying all labor and materials (as 3:30 P.M. Local Time, on September 18, 2012, for supplying all labor and materials (as sissippi, until 3:30 P.M. Local Time, on September 18, 2012, for supplying all specified) to perform all related items of work covered under the 2012 Street Utility Cut specified) to perform all related items of work covered under the 2012 Street Utility Cut labor and materials (as specified) to perform all related items of work covered Repair Project - Precinct 1, City Project No. 12B4003-901 Repair Project - Precinct 4, City Project No. 12B4006-901 under the 2012 Street Utility Cut Repair Project - Precinct 2, City Project No. 12B4004-901 A pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. in the 5th floor A pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. in the conference room of the Warren Hood Building, 200 South President Street, Jackson, MS. All 5th floor conference room of the Warren Hood Building, 200 South President Street, A pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. in potential contractors, subcontractors, and other interested parties are encouraged to attend. Jackson, MS. All potential contractors, subcontractors, and other interested parties are the 5th floor conference room of the Warren Hood Building, 200 South Presi- encouraged to attend. dent Street, Jackson, MS. All potential contractors, subcontractors, and other The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in public contract- interested parties are encouraged to attend. ing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal business opportunity The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in public contract- for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selection, each con- ing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal business opportunity The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in tractor, bidder or offeror shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business Oppor- for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selection, each con- public contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and tunity (EBO) Plan, with the bid submission, in accordance with the provision of the City tractor, bidder or offeror shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business Oppor- equal business opportunity for all persons doing business with the City. As of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) ordinance. Failure to comply with the tunity (EBO) Plan, with the bid submission, in accordance with the provision of the City a pre-condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offeror shall submit a City’s ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder, or offeror from being awarded an of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) ordinance. Failure to comply with the completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan, with the bid eligible contract. For more information on the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Oppor- City’s ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder, or offeror from being awarded an submission, in accordance with the provision of the City of Jackson’s Equal tunity Program, please contact the Office of Economic Development at 601-960-1638. eligible contract. For more information on the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Oppor- Business Opportunity (EBO) ordinance. Failure to comply with the City’s or- Copies of the ordinance, EBO Plan Applications and a copy of the program are available tunity Program, please contact the Office of Economic Development at 601-960-1638. dinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder, or offeror from being awarded an at 200 South President Street, Room 223, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi. Copies of the ordinance, EBO Plan Applications and a copy of the program are available eligible contract. For more information on the City of Jackson’s Equal Busi- at 200 South President Street, Room 223, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi. ness Opportunity Program, please contact the Office of Economic Develop- The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivating and ensur- ment at 601-960-1638. Copies of the ordinance, EBO Plan Applications and ing the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, employment, initiatives, The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivating and en- a copy of the program are available at 200 South President Street, Room 223, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, corporations, and/or entities doing suring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, employment, initia- Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi. business within the City, as well as those who seek to contract with the City on various tives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, corporations, and/or entities projects and/or conduct business in the City to assist the City in achieving its goal by doing business within the City, as well as those who seek to contract with the City on The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivat- strongly considering City residents for employment opportunities. various projects and/or conduct business in the City to assist the City in achieving its ing and ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, goal by strongly considering City residents for employment opportunities. employment, initiatives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, Specifications and Proposal forms are on file and open to public inspection in the -De corporations, and/or entities doing business within the City, as well as those partment of Public Works located in the Warren Hood Building – 5th Floor, Room 531, Specifications and Proposal forms are on file and open to public inspection in the -De who seek to contract with the City on various projects and/or conduct busi- located at 200 South President St., Jackson, Mississippi 39205. One copy of the Con- partment of Public Works located in the Warren Hood Building – 5th Floor, Room 531, ness in the City to assist the City in achieving its goal by strongly considering tract Documents may be procured from the Department of Public Works upon payment located at 200 South President St., Jackson, Mississippi 39205. One copy of the Con- City residents for employment opportunities. of $100.00, which will not be refunded. The Standard Specifications adopted by the City tract Documents may be procured from the Department of Public Works upon payment Council may be procured from the Department of Public Works, if desired, upon pay- of $100.00, which will not be refunded. The Standard Specifications adopted by the Specifications and Proposal forms are on file and open to public inspection ment of $5.00 for each volume. City Council may be procured from the Department of Public Works, if desired, upon in the Department of Public Works located in the Warren Hood Building – payment of $5.00 for each volume. 5th Floor, Room 531, located at 200 South President St., Jackson, Missis- Proposals shall be submitted in triplicate, sealed and deposited with the City Clerk prior sippi 39205. One copy of the Contract Documents may be procured from to the hour and date designated. Bidder must be qualified under Mississippi Law and Proposals shall be submitted in triplicate, sealed and deposited with the City Clerk prior the Department of Public Works upon payment of $100.00, which will not be show current Certificate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Public to the hour and date designated. Bidder must be qualified under Mississippi Law and refunded. The Standard Specifications adopted by the City Council may be Contractors establishing his classification as to the value and type of construction on show current Certificate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Pub- procured from the Department of Public Works, if desired, upon payment of which he is authorized to bid. Each bidder shall write his Certificate of Responsibility lic Contractors establishing his classification as to the value and type of construction on $5.00 for each volume. Number on the outside of the sealed envelope containing his proposal. Each Bidder which he is authorized to bid. Each bidder shall write his Certificate of Responsibility must also deposit with his proposal, a Bid Bond or Certified Check in the amount equal Number on the outside of the sealed envelope containing his proposal. Each Bidder Proposals shall be submitted in triplicate, sealed and deposited with the City to five percent (5%) of his bid, payable to the City of Jackson as bid security. must also deposit with his proposal, a Bid Bond or Certified Check in the amount equal Clerk prior to the hour and date designated. Bidder must be qualified under to five percent (5%) of his bid, payable to the City of Jackson as bid security. Mississippi Law and show current Certificate of Responsibility issued by the The successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond and performance bond each in the amount of Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors establishing his classification as 100% of the bid. Bidders shall also submit a current financial statement, if requested by the City. The successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond and performance bond each in the to the value and type of construction on which he is authorized to bid. Each amount of 100% of the bid. Bidders shall also submit a current financial statement, if bidder shall write his Certificate of Responsibility Number on the outside of The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any infor- requested by the City. the sealed envelope containing his proposal. Each Bidder must also deposit malities or irregularities therein. with his proposal, a Bid Bond or Certified Check in the amount equal to five The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any infor- percent (5%) of his bid, payable to the City of Jackson as bid security. Dan Gaillet, P.E. Sean Perkins malities or irregularities therein. Director of Public Works Chief of Staff/Senior Assistant CAO The successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond and performance bond The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any infor- each in the amount of 100% of the bid. Bidders shall also submit a current 8/16/12, 8/23/12 malities or irregularities therein. financial statement, if requested by the City.

Dan Gaillet, P.E. The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive LEgal Director of Public Works any informalities or irregularities therein.

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI Sean Perkins Dan Gaillet, P.E. Sean Perkins FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Chief of Staff/Senior Assistant CAO Director of Public Works Chief of Staff/Senior Assistant CAO

IN RE: VALIDATION OF NOT TO EXCEED $65,000,000 CITY OF 8/16/12, 8/23/12 8/16/12, 8/23/12 JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE REFUNDING BOND, SERIES 2012A, AND NOT TO EXCEED $20,000,000 CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WTER AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE REFUNDING BOND, SERIES 2012B NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A REZONING Advertisement for Bids

NO.: G 2012-1288 ZONING CASE NO. 3818 City of Jackson, Mississippi Notice to Contractors NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by 2012 Street Utility Cut Repair Project - Precinct 3 the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at City Project No. 12B4005-901 TO: THE TAXPAYERS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected thereby, that Kevin T Wright has filed with the Planning Board for Sealed bids will be received by the City Council of the City of Jackson, Mississippi, until You are hereby notified that the matter of the validation of the above described the City of Jackson, an application requesting a rezoning from C-3 (General 3:30 P.M. Local Time, on September 18, 2012, for supplying all labor and materials (as obligations will be heard on the 28th day of August, 2012, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., Commercial District) to CMU-1 (Commercial Mixed-Use District, Pedestrian- specified) to perform all related items of work covered under the 2012 Street Utility Cut in the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Division Oriented) to allow for an independent/assisted living facility for property lo- Repair Project - Precinct 3, City Project No. 12B4005-901 4, at the Hinds County Courthouse in the City of Jackson, Mississippi, at or cated at 5411 I- 55 North–Frontage Rd , in the First Judicial District of Hinds before which time and date written objections to the validation of the issuance County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as: A pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. in the of said obligations, if any, must be filed. 5th floor conference room of the Warren Hood Building, 200 South President Street, A 2.37 acre, more or less, parcel of land being situated in the Northwest quar- Jackson, MS. All potential contractors, subcontractors, and other interested parties By order of the Chancellor, this the 14th day of August, 2012. ter (NW¼) of the Southeast quarter (SE¼) of Section 12, Township 6 North, are encouraged to attend. Range 1 East, City of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi and being more EDDIE JEAN CARR particularly described as follows: The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in public con- CHANCERY CLERK tracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal business op- HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI The point of beginning being at an iron pin marking the intersection of the portunity for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selection, Westerly Right-Of-Way of Interstate Highway No. 55 North with the Northerly each contractor, bidder or offeror shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business 8/16/12 Right-Of-Way line of Culley Drive, as both are now (November, 1992) laid Opportunity (EBO) Plan, with the bid submission, in accordance with the provision of out and established, said point being 2,013.9 feet North of and 2,062.9 feet the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) ordinance. Failure to com- West of the Southeast corner of Section 12, Township 6 North, Range 1 East; ply with the City’s ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder, or offeror from being LEgal Run thence South 88 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds West and along said awarded an eligible contract. For more information on the City of Jackson’s Equal Northerly Right-Of-Way line of Culley Drive for a distance of 303.87 feet to the Business Opportunity Program, please contact the Office of Economic Development Advertisement for Bids point of curvature of a curve to the right with a central angle of 51 degrees 14 at 601-960-1638. Copies of the ordinance, EBO Plan Applications and a copy of the Bid 2242 (Re-Bid) Crackers, Cookies and Chips minutes and 10 seconds, a radius 395.00 feet, and an arc distance of 393.23 program are available at 200 South President Street, Room 223, Hood Building, Jack- feet; continue thence and along said curve to the right for an arc distance of son, Mississippi. Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bid will be received by the Board of Trust- 152.08 feet (Chord bearing and distance of North 80 degrees 35 minutes 13 ees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Office, 662 South President Street, seconds West 151.14 feet) leaving said Northerly Right-of-way line of Cul- The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivating and Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 A.M. (Local Prevailing Time) September 05, 2012, at which ley Drive; Run thence North 00 degrees 11 minutes 37 seconds West for a ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, employment, initia- time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves distance of 187.94 feet to a point; Run thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes tives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, corporations, and/or entities the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to withhold the acceptance of 45 seconds East for a distance of 514.90 feet to an iron pin on said West- doing business within the City, as well as those who seek to contract with the City on any bid if approved for forty-five calendar days from the date bids are opened. Proposal forms erly Right-Of-Way line of Interstate Highway No. 55; Run thence South 07 various projects and/or conduct business in the City to assist the City in achieving its and detailed specifications may be obtained free of charge by emailing acrossley@jackson. degrees 21 minutes 58 seconds West along said Westerly Right-Of-Way line goal by strongly considering City residents for employment opportunities. k12.ms.us, calling (601) 960-8799, or documents may be picked up at the above address. of Interstate Highway No. 55 for a distance of 137.32 feet to a concrete Right- Of-Way monument; Run thence South 35 degrees 07 minutes 00 seconds Specifications and Proposal forms are on file and open to public inspection in the 8/16/12, 8/23/12 West along said Westerly Right-Of-Way line for a distance of 73.51 feet to a Department of Public Works located in the Warren Hood Building – 5th Floor, Room concrete Right-Of-Way monument; Run thence South 07 degrees 30 minutes 531, located at 200 South President St., Jackson, Mississippi 39205. One copy of the LEgal 00 seconds West along said Westerly Right-Of-Way line for a distance of Contract Documents may be procured from the Department of Public Works upon 11.50 feet to the point of beginning. payment of $100.00, which will not be refunded. The Standard Specifications adopted Advertisement for Bids by the City Council may be procured from the Department of Public Works, if desired, ARRA Funded Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the An- upon payment of $5.00 for each volume. RFP-2013-2 Lead Partnership for Wingfield HS to serve as Instructional Support drew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 for Teachers and Instructional Leaders in the area of English II, CCSS English S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Au- Proposals shall be submitted in triplicate, sealed and deposited with the City Clerk prior Language Arts, and Biology I gust 22, 2012, at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will to the hour and date designated. Bidder must be qualified under Mississippi Law and be heard both pro and con on said question, after which a record will be show current Certificate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Pub- Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bid will be received by the Board of established upon which the City Planning Board can make its recommenda- lic Contractors establishing his classification as to the value and type of construction on Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, Enochs Building, 101 Near Street, Jackson, tion to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by which he is authorized to bid. Each bidder shall write his Certificate of Responsibility Mississippi, until 10:00 (Local Prevailing Time) August 31, 2012, at which time and place any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing must be Number on the outside of the sealed envelope containing his proposal. Each Bidder they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof must also deposit with his proposal, a Bid Bond or Certified Check in the amount equal reject any and all bids, to waive informalities and to withhold the acceptance of any bid if or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is to five percent (5%) of his bid, payable to the City of Jackson as bid security. approved for forty-five calendar days from the date bids are opened. Proposal forms and made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will detailed specifications may be obtained free of charge by emailing awebley@jackson. take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for The successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond and performance bond each in the k12.ms.us, calling (601) 960-8949, or documents may be picked up at the above address. the visually/hearing impaired. amount of 100% of the bid. Bidders shall also submit a current financial statement, if requested by the City. Bidders should be aware that this purchase will be paid from ARRA funds and that these WITNESS my signature this 25th day of July 2012. funds are subject to audits from the federal government. Therefore, bidders will adhere The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any infor- to all guidelines under Section 1512 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of /s/Ester L. Ainsworth malities or irregularities therein. 2009 as outlined in the Governor’s Memo Number 12. This document may be viewed at Zoning Administrator www.jackson.k12.ms.us. Double click on Departments, select Business Office and link to City of Jackson, Mississippi Dan Gaillet, P.E. Sean Perkins the Purchasing page. Director of Public Works Chief of Staff/Senior Assistant CAO

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION BUREAU OF BUILDING, GROUNDS AND BUREAU OF BUILDING, GROUNDS AND REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVA- JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI TION COMMISSION (JHPC) WILL HOLD ITS MONTHLY MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2012, AT 12:00 P.M. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS IN THE ANDREW JACKSON CONFERENCE ROOM (RM. 105) OF THE WARREN HOOD BUILDING, 200 SOUTH PRESIDENT STREET, JACK- Sealed bids will be received at the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Sealed bids will be received at the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real SON, MISSISSIPPI. Property Management, 501 North West Street, Suite 1401B, Woolfolk Build- Property Management, 501 North West Street, Suite 1401B, Woolfolk Build- ing, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201, until 2:00:00 p.m. on Thursday, 09/11/2012 ing, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201, until 2:00:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 09/11/2012 I. APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS , for: , for:

A. CURRENT BUSINESS RE: GS# 201-068 B.F. McLaurin Renovation RE: GS# 201-058 NEW FEMALE DORMITORY Coahoma Community College Coahoma Community College 1. CASE NO. 2012-28, REQUEST BY: BARBARA AUSTIN TO RE- MOVE EXISTING METAL AWNING OVER KITCHEN DOOR AND REPLACE at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Contract documents may at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Contract documents may WITH CANVAS AWNING FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1435 ST. ANN ST. be obtained from: be obtained from: IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. Professional: Dean and Dean/Associates Architects, P.A. Address: Post Office Box 4685 Professional: ArchitectureSouth, P.A. 2. CASE NO. 2012-29, REQUEST BY SARAH E. MILLER TO RE- 440 Old Canton Road, Suite 200 Highland Bluff Address: 330 West Jefferson Street MOVE AND REPLACE WINDOWS, DOORS, REMOVAL OF ONE SET OF Jackson, Mississippi 39296 Tupelo, Mississippi 38804-3936 PRESET STAIRS, REPAIR EXISTING WOODEN FENCE IN BACKYARD, Phone: 601-939-7717 Phone: 662-844-5843 AND ADD A 10FTx28FT 5 IN DECK IN THE BACK OF THE HOUSE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1332 GREYMONT AVE IN THE BELHAVEN HIS- A deposit of $250.00 is required. Bid preparation will be in accordance with A deposit of $200.00 is required. Bid preparation will be in accordance with TORIC DISTRICT. Instructions to Bidders bound in the project manual. The Bureau of Building, Instructions to Bidders bound in the project manual. The Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management reserves the right to waive irregu- Grounds and Real Property Management reserves the right to waive irregu- 3. CASE NO. 2012-30, REQUEST BY SHANE McLENDON/HOME larities and to reject any or all bids. NOTE: Telephones and desks will not be larities and to reject any or all bids. NOTE: Telephones and desks will not be REMEDIES, LLC (OWNER: STEPHANIE POMPELIA) TO REPLACE FLAT available for bidders use at the bid site. available for bidders use at the bid site. ROOF WITH A HIP ROOF, ADD A DECK TO REAR OF HOUSE, RECLAIM FRONT PORCH, REPAINT EXTERIOR, AND REMOVE EXISTING STOR- Glenn R. Kornbrek, Bureau Director Glenn R. Kornbrek, Bureau Director AGE AND LAUNDRY ROOM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT1408 PINEHU- Director Director RST ST. IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. 8/9/12, 8/16/12 8/9/12, 8/16/12 4. CASE NO. 2012-31, REQUEST BY DAVID WATKINS (OWNER: JACKSON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY) TO COMPLETE INTERIOR ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BUILD-OUT AND EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS FOR PROPERTIES LO- CATED AT 202, 210, 212, AND 216 N. FARISH ST. IN THE FARISH ST HIS- ronmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act TORIC DISTRICT. NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS Date of Notice: August 16, 2012 (NEPA) of 1969 is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the office of the Develop- II. OTHER ITEMS Name of Responsible Entity: City of Jackson, MS, Office of Housing ment Assistance Division, 3rd Floor, Hood Building, 200 South President St., Jackson, MS, where the ERR may be examined or copied weekdays between III. ADJOURN and Community Development Address: 200 South President Street, P.O. 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. DATES OF PUBLICATION AUGUST 16 & AUGUST 23, 2012. Box. 17, Jackson, MS 39202 PLEASE SEND PROOF OF PUBLICATION TO:AKILI KELLY (P.O. BOX 17, Telephone Number: (601) 960-2155 200 S PRESIDENT ST. JACKSON, MS 39205-0017) Public Comments Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to ZONING DIVISION (601) 960-1900 [email protected] Request of Release of Funds On or about September 1, 2012, the City of Jackson will submit a request the City of Jackson, Office of Housing and Community Development. All com- to HUD for the release of funds under Title I of the Housing and Community ments should be received by: 5:00 p.m., on the final day of comment period. 8/16/12, 8/23/12 Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as the (7 days after publish date) City-Wide Emergency Rehabilitation Program. The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from Na- Release of Funds tional Environmental Policy Act requirements. The City of Jackson’s Office of Housing and Community Development certi- fies to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development that Project Description Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. in his capacity as Mayor of the City of Jackson, DRIVERS NEEDED!! Project Description: This is a multi-year project, 2012 to 2016 where the City MS, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action of Jackson will carry out various services on single family owner occupied is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review homes. Services will include improvements to the following systems: roof- process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. If HUD approves 1-800-301-1140 ing, electrical, and plumbing in compliance with the scope of services for the the certification it satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws City-Wide Emergency Rehabilitation Program. The project area includes the and authorities, and allows the City of Jackson, MS, to use Program funds. entire City of Jackson. It is the City’s policy to exclude homes in the 100 year floodplain, unless the home owner provides valid proof of flood insurance. Objections to Release of Funds Call M-F 8am-5pm The Neighborhood Enhancement Division’s, City-Wide Emergency Rehabili- HUD will accept objections to its release of funds to the City of Jackson, MS, tation Program is established for the purpose of improving housing conditions Office of Housing and Community Development certification for a period of for low and moderate-income families. This program aids in the preservation fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of of neighborhoods in the City of Jackson by correcting health and safety haz- the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: ards, and code violations. The improvements made under this program result (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Name PUBLIC AUCTION Construction & August 25, 2012 Farm Equipment in neighborhood revitalization and housing stabilization. of RE; (b) the RE has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding Auction required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has 2236 HWY 49 BROOKLYN, MS Program 2012 2013 PASS 2014 2015 2016 committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before JUST SOUTH OF HATTIESBURG, MS Consignment Deadline August 18, 2012 CDBG Not To Martin Not To & NotMartin To . Not To Not To approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting AUCTION BEGINS AT 10:00 A.M. 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