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Tisdale’s Topics:For whom the bell tolls »

Reprint May 19-25, 2005 “Though I speak with The tongues of men and of Angels and have not love, I am become as a sounding brass Or tinkling symbol!” Black…

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VFW celebrates 37th Annual Loyalty Day »

By Linda Walker Jackson Advocate Contributing Writer VFW Post 9832 on Sunray Drive in Jackson hosted its 37th Annual Loyalty…

May 14 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

First Carson Scholar from Mississippi »

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JANS – Justin Bell, a sixth grader at Siwell Middle School, has been named a 2012 Carson Scholar by the…

May 10 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Traveling exhibit coming to the Mississippi Children’s Museum »

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JANS – Experience something new this summer at the Mississippi Children’s Museum (MCM)! MCM’s first traveling exhibit, Storyland: A Trip…

May 10 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Mississippi Piano Discoveries Camp »

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  JANS – Middle and high school piano students are invited to take their musicianship to a higher level this…

May 10 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
SPORTS

Next Step is jumping for joy and for Christ »

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Saturday, Apr. 14, 2012, several young men from Jackson, Union, Meridian, and Laurel MS traveled to the Gulf Coast to participate in a Round Ball basketball showcase. Next Step Ministries created a youth leadership sports program named Top Priority Sports Academy, which gives young men…

Apr 19 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Adult Softball Participants Sandwiched between Consecutive NIT Tournament Opportunities in Area »

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By Sedrick Durr Jackson Advocate Sportswriter An opportunity to earn a free berth to the Black Softball Circuit (BSC) World Series went out the window for many teams at the completion of last weekend’s Raw Dawg’s Classic Tournament in Jackson.  For those who wanted to…

Apr 2 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

ASU women’s basketball squad battles on to be a force in SWAC »

2012 Lady Braves

By Dr. Jerry Komia Domatob Jackson Advocate Guest Writer Alcorn State University’s female basketball team is a SWAC force to reckon with. Though the championship trophy has eluded them for nearly a decade, they are frequently feature in the playoffs, as is currently the case,…

Mar 8 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
EVENTS

The Wild Walk & Run »

Saturday, Apr. 28   The Wild Walk & Run in Ridgeland will support improved habitats, air and water quality across the state. The timed event begins…

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Redell Neckwear »

Thursday, Apr. 26 Redell Neckwear will have its ribbon cutting and runway show at 6 p.m. at the Jackson Medical Mall. For more information, call 662-688-5216…

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The Jackson County NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Banquet »

    Friday, Apr. 27 The Jackson County NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Banquet will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Pelican Landing, 6217 Highway 613, Moss…

Apr 26 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Multicultural Festival »

Tuesday, Apr. 17 Alcorn State University will host its annual Multicultural Festival from 12:30-3:00 p.m. in the James L. Bolden Campus Union on the Lorman campus.…

Apr 16 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
NATIONAL Domestic Workers and Their Children March to Support Their Bill of Rights

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 JANS – Early Tuesday morning, Jan. 24, 2011, busses of domestic workers and their children began arriving at the huge grassy mall in front of California’s state capitol building.  Dozens of Mexican, Filipina and African American…

Feb 2 2012 / Read More »
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Alpha Phi Alpha honors Liberian President

JANS –  In a ceremony in Monrovia, Liberia, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity gave Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf its Alpha Award of Honor. The award is the highest accolade presented to a nonmember of the fraternity.…

Feb 2 2012 / Read More »
EDUCATION Standing left to right: Laeitta Wade of Greenville, Horace Willis of Arcola, Curtis Nunnery of Smithdale, Travis Calvin of Clarksdale; Front kneeling, Matthew Coleman of Pearl

Delta State students earn honorable mention in Shure Recording competition

JANS – Shure Incorporated recently announced the winning recording teams that participated in its eighth annual Fantastic Scholastic Recording Competition. Students from the Delta Music Institute at Delta State University earned honorable mention behind the winning…

May 17 2012 / Read More »
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Summer academically talented youth program registration extended

  JANS – The Frances A. Karnes Center for Gifted Studies at The University of Southern Mississippi has extended the application deadline for its Summer Program for Academically Talented Youth, set for July 1-20. Registration will…

May 10 2012 / Read More »
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Hazel Trice Edney elected president of Capital Press Club

    JANS – Award-winning journalist Hazel Trice Edney, editor-in-chief of the Trice Edney News Wire and President/CEO of Trice Edney Communications LLC, has been elected president of the historic Capital Press Club. Edney, a veteran…

May 17 2012 / Read More »
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Mississippi businesses invited to join business development mission to Argentina and Chile

  JANS – The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) will lead a business development mission to Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Santiago, Chile, from August 13-17, 2012. The trip is designed to connect Mississippi companies to potential buyers…

May 3 2012 / Read More »
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Q&A With Tavis Smiley & Cornel West

  Sandra Varner web: www.Talk2SV.com em: Sandra@Talk2SV.com http://www.talk2sv.com/smiley_west.html Authors of The Rich and the Rest of Us: A Poverty Manifesto Q. What was the motivation behind this book? Cornel West: There were a number of contributing factors that…

May 7 2012 / Read More »
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Cece Winans Convenes 7th Annual Conference for Youth Dynamic Gospel Performances during “Always Sisters Forever Brothers”

Always Sisters Forever Brothers (ASFB) convenes July 19-21 at Belmont University Curb Event Center in Nashville, TN.  Cece Winans, founder and organizer, wanted to provide free registration for the popular youth conference; however, advance registration is…

May 7 2012 / Read More »
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Americorps NCCC of the Vicksburg volunteer services in Terry, Byram and Jackson

Americorps NCCC of the Vicksburg, MS, campus recently provided volunteer services in the Terry, Byram and Jackson areas. The project was spearheaded by Ashley Denn and Brittany Pascoe of the Southern Region River 3. Activities included…

May 17 2012 / Read More »
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Jackson Free Clinic receives $150,000 donation from Health Management Associates

JANS – A $150,000 donation by Health Management Associates Inc. to a fundraising campaign for the Jackson Free Clinic will help double the size of the student-run indigent-care facility. Executives from HMA presented Free Clinic student…

May 17 2012 / Read More »
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The untold story of African American history

By Bill Marcy Jackson Advocate Guest Writer Traditionally, the month of February has been set aside to be what is commonly called Black History Month.  In actuality, this month has been selected to remind America of…

Mar 1 2012 / Read More »
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Forward Lookers Federated Club celebrates 26th Heritage Luncheon

Foremost club that fosters cultural, social and community growth By Dr. Jerry Komia Domatob Often questions like: how did and do African Americans survive and succeed despite the manifold adversities they encounter? How did they and do cope…

Feb 16 2012 / Read More »
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California church celebrate ordination of reality TV star

By Priscilla Clarke Jackson Advocate Guest Writer JANS – The historical Weller Street Missionary Baptist Church, Los Angeles, Calif. has announced the ordination of Rev. Omarosa Manigault.  Rev. Dr. H.B. Hicks, pastor, Metropolitan Baptist Church, Washington, DC,…

Apr 27 2012 / Read More »
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No hoses needed for Bold City Fire Revival at Stronger Hope Church

                    By Linda Walker Jackson Advocate Contributing Writer There are some fires you just shouldn’t put out, like the one that will be ablaze from April 30…

Apr 26 2012 / Read More »
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New Book Covers Brief History of Gospel Music Ministry in America — “Make A Joyful Noise!” By Kathryn Baker Kemp

– “Make A Joyful Noise!” By Kathryn Baker Kemp is available in print and e-book formats. – Chicago, IL (February 20, 2012) — Kathryn Baker Kemp, a Chicago resident, is a retired music director, administrator and educator.…

Feb 23 2012 / Read More »
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Omega Psi Phi and Delta Sigma Theta Winter Gala Benefits Salvation Army

Uplift, Inc., the Madison County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the Epsilon Kappa Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., presented the 2011 Winter Benefit Gala on December 30, 2011, at Plantation…

Jan 24 2012 / Read More »

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New Book Covers Brief History of Gospel Music Ministry in America — “Make A Joyful Noise!” By Kathryn Baker Kemp

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