Everything we do each day is a means to put our love for Christ into living loving action. It is so beautiful that we complete each other. What we are doing in the slums, maybe you cannot do. What you are doing where you are called — in your family, in your life at college, in your work, we cannot do. But you and we together are doing something beautiful for God. Saint Teresa of Calcutta
In recognition of National Volunteer Month, Legacy salutes all volunteers who selflessly dedicate their time and effort to our community. Their unwavering commitment and enthusiasm bring comfort, support, and joy to those in need. Whether through organizing events, teaching a child to read, listening to and counseling youth, providing meals, or simply offering a kind word, their contributions make a tangible difference. We thank volunteers for being the backbone of our community and for setting an inspiring example of service and compassion.
Please continue to remember those who are facing health challenges, and we are heartened by the news of some who have shown improvement. We stand in solidarity with Pope Francis, Clarice and Don Bell, R. C. Williams, Glenda Graham, Robert Jennings, Rita Wash, Dorothy Pinkston, Gail Lee, Wells Gray, McArthur Cotton, Margaret Wodetzki, Connie Sorey, LaToya and Q. McClendon, Bobby Carter, Martha Reed, Jo Taylor, Melvin Hodge, Linnie K. Lofton, Ruby Warnsley, Iris O’Neal Warnsley, Deon May, Jr., Shelley Joseph, Vera Patrick, C. J. Polk, McArthur Robinson, Jamisha Benton, Irene Lyles, Nancy Myers, Travis Ward, Eleanor Longmire, Rubin and Belsy Ruiz, Jordan Crump, Albert Lee Payton, Kenard Bowie, Jr., Connie Lewis Williams, Mary Bobbitt, Rev. Floyd McConnell, Thomas Anderson, Cliff Qualls, Jr., Kristie Ware, Virginia Hannah, LeReece Crimm, Lavell Stewart, Ledora Benton, Henry Patrick, Lucy V. Moore, Sidney Ellis, Anderson “Yellow” Stingley, Dorothy Mae Patrick Tigar, London Thompson, Melba Dixon, Mitch Nichols, Lucille Flex, Laura Jackson, Roseann Lynn, Eunice Slaughter, Viola Morgan, Lillian Gray, Jean Bates, Tomi Reed Smith, Tommy Rankin, Ruby Rhodes, John Norman, Renea Taylor, Juanita Jones, Elijah Ickom, Vernette Owens, Diane Williams, Dashell Earnest, Sherry Holmes, Will Hughes, Billy Jack Evans, Otha Herrington, Robert Loper, Annie Curry, Miriam Mejia, Margaret Davis, Ruby Helen White, Ken Ormond, Eileen, Annie and Symone Ickom, Bishop Odee Akines, Linda Martin Solomon, Ruthie Lay, Clark Jackson, George Tucker, Thorton Gray, and Raphael Kalume.
We enjoyed visiting with Legacy Investor and Kansas City Chief Coach Todd Pinkston who was home visiting his mother, Mrs. Dorothy Pinkston, who is hospitalized. Please continue to keep her in your prayers. While here, Coach Pinkston mentored Legacy Scholar Intern James Burwell, III and reflected on his youth experiences at the Slaughter Library and Slaughter Boy Scouts with Tre’s grandfather Jim Harvey. He also reflected on his empowerment intentions when he invested in the Todd Pinkston/Slaughter After School Program over 15 years ago in the same building known as Legacy Reading Center/Slaughter Library. Special thanks and appreciation to Coach Pinkston for his investments and continued support of our community.
Dr. Clarice Slaughter Bell sends special thanks to our readers for prayers for her husband, Don Bell, and herself. We visited her in Jonesboro, GA and she is completing therapy. Please continue to keep them in your prayers.
The MHV Cluster met on April 8 for their monthly meeting at the Scott County Extension office. Connie Wash was the hostess/coordinator. She provided devotion and prayer and gifts and games for the ladies. A delicious meal was provided. The business discussed included various outreach program activities in the area. The ladies attending were Carolyn Macon, Dorothy Strong, Mary Lofton, Louella McConnell, Dorothy Bradford, Desiree Bradford and Cynthia Slaughter Melton. Thanks to Rayne Arnold and Jason Hurdle for their assistance.
We enjoyed celebrating the birthday of Morton Alderwoman Oneida Hollis Laster at her home on Thursday, April 10th. Delicious homecooked dishes including all kinds of desserts were on the menu. With few exceptions, all dishes were prepared by the “birthday alderwoman.” Rather than being “Queen for a Day,” she insisted on serving and entertaining her guests. Her son, Andre’ Hollis, blessed the food and thanked all for honoring his mother with our presence. We’re looking forward to next year! Happy Birthday “Alderwoman Nita.”
Alderwoman Cynthia Slaughter Melton was invited to visit the Friends of Children Head Start Program on Friday, April 11th in observance of “Week of the Young Children.” The students enjoyed the presentation concerning the difference between a child and a senior citizen. They enjoyed sharing their Easter plans. Thanks to teachers Macon/Hawthorne, and Patrick/Bland for the invitation. Melton also visited Ms. Patrick’s class.
Following this visit, Melton made her monthly visit to Lackey Convalescent Home to celebrate March and April Birthday “Babies” and gifted “Share or Trade Snack Bags.” She discussed Scott County Times articles. Residents and staffers enjoyed cake and ice cream, and “Babies” received Melton’s token of love. Those celebrated were two residents and staffers Iva Patrick, Ilene Ickom, and Cynthia Brown. These visits are always in memory of Olivia Kelley Slaughter and Naomi Williams, RN.
Legacy Change Agents, including board members, staffers, volunteers, investors, scholars, shareholders and supporters extend special Easter greetings to our readers. It is our hope that our readers reflect on the true meaning of Holy Week and Easter. Holy Week is the most sacred time in the Christian calendar, marking Jesus’ final days on earth and his ultimate sacrifice for humanity. It is a time of deep spiritual reflection, reminding believers of his journey of love, suffering and redemption. The week begins with Palm Sunday, celebrating Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, followed by Maundy Thursday, commemorating the Last Supper where Jesus washed his disciples’ feet and shared a final meal with them. Good Friday is a day of reflection, remembering his crucifixion — a sacrifice made to redeem the world. The final day of Holy Week is known as the Great Sabbath, Easter Eve, and Joyful Saturday. It also marks the end of Lent that many undertake in the lead up to Easter. Holy Week leads to Easter Sunday, a day of hope, thankfulness and joy celebrating Christ’s resurrection and victory over sin and death. “Christ is Risen.” Happy Easter!
The Alcorn State University (ASU) Scott County Chapter Alumni announces its Scholarship Banquet on Saturday, May 3rd at 5:00 p.m. at the Forest Services Center. The speaker for this occasion will be Dr. Edward Rice, ASU Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. See any ASU member for tickets. Students are encouraged to apply for a scholarship.
The Scott County Training School/E. T. Hawkins High School/Forest High School Reunion Committee will meet on Sunday, April 20th at 4:30 at the E. T. Hawkins Middle School. All interested participants are welcome to attend.
Happy Birthday greetings to April babies born during the fourth week, namely Lurrie Harrison (20), Billi Reed, Pastor Sheldon Thomas, and Jane Morgan (21), Shilina Pinkston, Rachel Triplett, and Dorothy Hollis (22), Nee Nee Pinkston, Todd Pinkston, Ruthie Couch and Goline Reed (23), Dillon Thomas, Henry Minor and Christian McDowell (24).
Answer to Quiz Teaser 818: Former District One Supervisor, the late Monzell Stowers, with the assistance of the late Senator Henry Kirksey, filed a lawsuit against the Scott County Board of Supervisors in July 1983 asking that the county be redistricted to ensure the application of one man, one vote requirements of the Constitution. Cook v. Luckett, et al., 479 (S.D. MS 1983).
Quiz Teaser # 819: Which graduate of E. T. Hawkins High School, who is now a dentist, continues to invest in his community, and served as the Walk Marshal of the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Walk?
