Our prayers are with the family and friends of the late Mr. George Floyd who was killed by a law enforcement officer in Minneapolis who detained Floyd with his knee on Floyd’s neck. Earlier this month, we commemorated the lives of James Green and Phillip Gibbs who were killed by law enforcement officers at Jackson State 50 years ago. While we salute and thank our local law enforcement officers, we join with others across this nation and world in mourning the death of Mr. Floyd. We also call upon all people to work together to ease the conflicts, pain and injuries being afflicted by the present environment. Our children need peace both in this arena and the pandemic crisis. This too shall pass but at what expense?
Our prayers continue to be with Mr. Larry Bobbitt who is recovering following surgery, former Election Commissioner Mrs. Fannie Bradford, and Mrs. Rosie Odom Harris. Please continue to remember other readers who are also facing health challenges.
Special congratulations to Little Rock M. B. Church recent graduates, namely, Takishia Lee, BSN School, University of Southern MS (Nursing degree), (parents are Kelvin and Kimberlyn Cager and Tyrone and Taneshia Murray) and she plans a career at Oshsner Health Systems in New Orleans; JaVontae Spivey, BA (Criminology) from MS State University and he plans to start a career in law enforcement (mother is Laytoya Skinner); Martavious Odom, Scott Central Attendance Center and will attend ECCC and major in collision and repair (parents are Reggie and Michelle Odom, and grandparents are Mable and the late Sammie Odom, and K. C. and Katie Patrick); Raven Burks, honors graduate from Sebastopol Attendance Center who will attend ECCC and then to USM to major in pediatrics (parents are Randy and Cindy Burkes, and grandparents are the late John and Bennie Mae Burks, and the late Joseph and Willie Mae Boyd); Elizabeth Hampton, currently a clinical exercise specialist at UT Health at East Texas Hospital, MSES School – U of MS with Master of Science (Exercise Science) degree (parents are Arthur and Evelyn Hampton, and grandparents are Vernard and Laura Murrell); Donovan Thomas, currently a paralegal at Pepper & Odom Law Firm in Jackson, ALP Associates in Paralegal Technology from Holmes Community College (parents are Sheldon and Regina Thomas and grandparents are Bernice and the late Theoplis Hayes, Jimmie and Paulette Lyles); Kevin Cager who received his BS degree (Supply Chain Management) from University of Phoenix (parents are the late Eddie and Aretha Cager); and Taraji Strong who graduated from Midway Head Start and will attend Scott Central where she intends to major in recess with a minor in snacks (parents are Markesha and Dominique Strong).
We also congratulate children, grandchildren and siblings of Little Rock M. B. Church, namely Brandon Harrison who will attend Hinds Community College and pursue a degree in Film and Video Technology (grandparents are Lurrie and Louise Harrison); Keri Jones, M.D., Captain and Physician in Army Reserve; University of Michigan (parents are Alonzo Jones and Jo Ann Frazier and grandparents are the late Ruth S. Frazier); Chasity Moore, USM, with BS in Interdisciplinary Studies (Sister is Phatosha Derrick); Alexus Youngblood who graduated from Liberty University (parents are Inetta Nichols and Darrell Youngblood, and grandparents are Howard and Delloace Burks); Brandon Booth (parents are Margaret and Henry Booth); Justice Snow, honors graduate from Newton High School who plans to attend Jackson State University (grandparents are Daisy and Willie Thrash); Destiny Pace, honors graduate from Newton High School who plans to attend ECCC and major in Business Management Technology (grandparents are Daisy and Willie Thrash); and Ray Vernard Crusoe who graduated from MSU (parents are Terri and Rodney Cruscoe and grandparents are Vernard and Laura Murrell).
The Holy Spirit and Pentecost were the subject of the homily and sermon during St. Michael Catholic Church Mass and Little Rock M. B. Church Services.
Saint Michael Catholic Church pastor, Rev. “Father” Roberto Mena, during Mass conducted outside the Church where parishioners gathered on the lawn and in their cars, reminded us of the importance of the Holy Spirit. He referenced that on Pentecost, everyone (all nations and all people) is united in the same faith and in the same Lord.
Rev. Sheldon Thomas addressed his Little Rock M. B. Church family and visitors (via YouTube) with the subject, “The Governor (the Holy Spirit) Is Here.” During his message, he shared the following: The Holy Spirit came on Pentecost and is the Governor of the Kingdom; God did not create sin or discrimination; Learn to host the Holy Spirit; Your mouth speaks what your heart leaks; Bloom where you are planted and go to Church and bloom; Stop being so predictable; The season of the Raven is over and the Season of the Dove has come; and Be encouraged to find God. During this message on Pentecost, he expressed concern for the problems facing our country, and offered prayers for America. His sermon was enlightening and uplifting.
Legacy Education and Community Education Foundation (Legacy) Mentors met Sunday, via teleconferencing, and continued to address the needs of the Legacy Mentees and other youth and families during this pandemic. Mentors participating in this planning conference session were Marquita Patrick, Shonnette Kelley, Henry Slaughter, Shirley Sykes, Andrew Crudup, Constance Burwell, Liz Ferrell, Dorothy Strong, Barbara Dawson, Bonnie Floyd, and Constance Slaughter-Harvey. Mentees will continue to receive mentoring assistance during this period and parents are encouraged to contact the Legacy office at 601-616-1286 when assistance is needed.
Happy belated birthday to Legacy supporter Mrs. Rita Parker Johnson who celebrated her birthday at home Sunday. She enjoyed her day by celebrating with her son, Julian, and grandsons, and gazing at her beautiful fruit orchard and garden.
Happy birthday greetings to babies born during the first two weeks in the month of June, namely Evelyn Lewis and Kevin Reynolds (1), Zachery Reed and Sandy Wash (5), Malek McNair and Cortay Regland (6), Ike Crudup, Lazarion Bland, and Cameron Mapp (8), Laderrick Scott, Jadarius Vivians, and April Robinson (9), JaMaria Derrrick, Thao Mi Pham and Irene Washington (10), Dorothy Pinkston and Joe Nickson (11), and Idelle Payton and James Watkins (12).
Answer to Quiz Teaser # 569: Mr. Albert Moore, pioneer Forest businessman, served under Generals Dwight Eisenhower and Douglas McArthur. He is presently residing in Koscuisko Veterans’ Home.
Quiz Teaser #570: Which Forest School District teacher/librarian later became a member of the Scott County School Board?
