The Jackson Medical Mall Foundation offers the “Getting on Easy Street” Personal Finance and Credit Program to help families build and keep their wealth through a series of workshops. If the threat of losing your home is fast becoming a reality then join them for the upcoming workshop “Keeping Your Home and Your Dollars” from 6–8 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room of the Jackson Medical Mall. Homeowners and potential homeowners will get information on what to do to fight off foreclosure and what it really means to live green and keep money in your pocket. The workshop is free and the first 20 people can view their credit report for free! You must register to attend the workshop. Registration forms are available online at www.jacksonmedicalmall.org or at the Jackson Medical Mall Foundation Office and Security Information Desk. Call 601-982-8467 for more information.

Presiding Bishop Stanley Cavett, Sr., and First Lady, Evangelist Stephanie Cavett will have their 22nd year appreciation at 3 p.m. at Holy City International Empowerment Ministries, 251 Kearney Park Road, Flora. For more information, call 601-879-3999.

Central Mississippi Medical Center is offering a free health talk on prostate and colon cancer at Noon at the Quisenberry Library, 605 E. Northside Drive, Clinton. RSVP by calling 877-907-7642 and make plans to attend the HealthTalk. Lunch and door prizes provided.

The Second Annual Jobs for Jacksonians Job Fair and Business Engagement Summit will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Jackson Medical Mall. Jacksonians who are seeking employment are urged to attend to discuss employment opportunities with the business participants and to register with the City’s Jobs for Jacksonians coordinator for future opportunities. Also, the City launched its Jobs for Jacksonians Hotline where Jackson citizens can call 601-961-4JOB to place their information on a jobs registry which is then shared with potential employers, city job programs and companies who do business with the city of Jackson.

WHEN:   Friday, July 13, 2012 • 5:30 PM • $25 minimum donation to the ASU Foundation earmarked for football operations•

WHO:   Alcorn’s new Head Football Coach Jay Hopson and the Braves coaching staff

WHERE:    Hampton Inn and Suites, 3330 Clay Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi.

This event is open to the public and refreshments will be served.  Donations can also be made online at www.alcorn.edu/foundation/<http://www.alcorn.edu/foundation/> or via phone 601.877.6296.

Media planning to attend the event, please call 601.443.3658 or email news@alcorn.edu<mailto:news@alcorn.edu> for media credentials.

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Brothers of the 100 -

10:00am Saturday, June 9, 2012

JSU Student Center Ballrooms A & B

1400 Lynch St. Jackson, MS 39217

Join us in shaping the vision for the new Mississippi Civil Rights Museum – soon to be located in downtown Jackson. This is a chance for everyone to share ideas and participate in the planning of this new and important public building. Hosted by the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Advisory Commission

We would like to thank you all for your contributions to the Lavaree Jones Heart Care Fund!! Your prayers, well wishes, and concern for my mother have really warmed her heart and lightened her load of worry. She has been doing well physically and is working on getting strong to sustain her forthcoming surgery. The doctors have her well paced on medication and are constantly monitoring her health. The first available appointment with the doctor in Houston is the last week in June.

Our goal is to raise $200,000 for the surgery and doctor’s fees. Your generosity has amassed to a total of over $25,000!!! We are still working towards our goal so, if you or anyone you know would like to contribute, please make checks payable to Aurelia Jones-Taylor and in the memo section write: Lavaree Jones Heart Care Fund. Contributions can be mailed to 243 Valley North Blvd, Jackson, MS 39206. If you have any questions or concerns please call me at 601-672-2264.

We would like to take the time to voice our gratitude to a few key people and organizations.

Thank you to Jackie Amos-Norris and W. Ann Bridges for spearheading the idea to raise funds to cover medical expenses.

A special thank you goes to Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS) and Congressman AL Green (TX) for negotiating with St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital. Thank you to Senator John Horhn, Senator Robert Jackson, and Senator Willie Simmons for tirelessly trying to work out a solution on a state level.

Thank you to CJean Bennett and Al Wright for organizing the radio-thon and media coverage and, to Women for Progress for dedicating their entire show to this effort.

Thank you to The Jackson Advocate and WJTV-12 for their full and continuous coverage of our story. In addition, a special thank you goes to WMPR 90.1 FM, The Mississippi Link, and The Clarion Ledger for helping spread the word of our endeavor.

An extra special Thank You goes to each and every individual who contributed to our cause, big and small!!!

God Bless You All!

Funmilayo B. Tilden (Lavaree’s daughter)

When: May 31, 2012
Time: 4:00 P.M –7:00 P.M.
Who: OIF/OEF/OND Veterans, Women Veterans and Homeless Veterans not currently enrolled at the VA Medical Center
Where: The Atrium and adjoining Primary Care Clinic areas.
Contact: MAS Department @ 601-362-4471, X1232
It’s About Unity! Come join us. It’s for the VETERANS! Veterans…come one…come all for entertainment, refreshments and free screening and assessments for:

· Audiology Screenings
· Eye Screenings
· Impaired Vision
· Bone Density
· MOVE (Weight) Counseling
· VA Enrollment
· Post-Deployment
· Blood Pressure Checks
· Lab Tests
· Suicide Prevention
· My HealthyVet enrollment
· HUD/VASH Homeless

G.V. Sonny Montgomery Medical Center developed a goal to increase our Veteran Unique patients by 1,354. To kick-off this campaign, the medical center will be hosting the Sight, Sound & Sugar a Health Fair/Open House in conjunction with Memorial Day week activities.

Turning Point Mission Center, 1814 Shady Lane Drive, Jackson, will present “Make It Real” Youth Night (ages 12–25) at 7:30 p.m. Speaker: Marq Powell; featuring Martez “WUN80” Cobb (gospel rap artist). Topics include sex, goals, influence, and hip-hop. Free to the public. For more information, call Elder Michael F. Owen or Elder Arnette D. Owen at 601-372-1080 or visit www.lighthousetp.org.