Scott County Bar Association’s Free Legal Clinic this Thursday
Our community is shocked and saddened by the tragic events surrounding the death of recent Forest High School graduate Hope Holifield. Hope, a former Legacy student, was fatally injured in an automobile accident Sunday night. Other family members and Clark Jackson were among those receiving serious injuries. No other information is available at this time. Please keep the Holifield, Rodriguez and Jackson families in your prayers.
We are saddened by the death of Mr. Bennie Harris, Jr, who transitioned Saturday, May 26th. A beautiful Homegoing Celebration was held Saturday, June 2nd at Concord M. B. Church where Pastor Henry Patrick officiated and delivered the eulogy. It was a most touching and realistic message entitled “On My Way Home.” Mrs. Bobbie Hollins was the mistress of ceremony and other program participants included Revs. Anthony Robinson, John T. Evans, and Steve Edwards. Deacon R. C. Williams shared beautiful and stirring melodies. Our prayers are with his family including his children, Mary Jean Yancy, Bonnie Jean Evans, Willie Ray and Guy Harris and his siblings, Mary Louise Coleman, Shirley McGowan, Bobby Greer, and Paul Harris. Please keep his family in your prayers.
Our hearts are saddened by the death of Mrs. Frances Jean Watson Howard who transitioned Friday, May 25th at Lackey Hospital. Mrs. Howard, who attended Hawkins High School, was an excellent cook and a kind person. Her life was celebrated Saturday, June 2nd at W. F. Mapp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy R. Lyles officiating and delivering the eulogy. Mrs. Susie J. Boyd was the mistress of order and Mr. Lawrence Smith was the musician. Rev. Willie Pinkston, Jr. and Ms. Barbara Pinkston were also program participants. Our prayers are with her family, including her daughter, Linda Howard Porter and grandchildren and sister Tommie Clark. Please keep her family in your prayers.
Please continue to remember Mrs. Johnnie Louise Lamb in your prayers. She was released from St. Dominic Hospital and is recuperating at home. Mrs. Laura Jordan and Mrs. Patricia Burt Brown are also recuperating at home. Our prayers continue to be with Mr. Percy Parker.
It was good seeing Mrs. Flo Chambers, Ronnie Thomas, Mitch and Mary Nichols at Mass Sunday. Good hearing from Mrs. Roseann Lynn when we checked on her during the flooding in Asheville, NC. She sends her best regards to her sisters in Christ and friends.
We enjoyed visiting with Rev. Jonathan Parker, Jr., son of the late Mr. Jonathan Parker and the late Mrs. Myrtle Parker. We also enjoyed spending time with Shirley and Edward McGowan, Bobby and Willie Greer, and Paul and Joyce Harris.
We are glad to know that Mrs. Bonnie Russell Hodge continues to improve and that her mother, Mrs. Addie Russell, is doing good and looking forward to celebrating her upcoming birthday.
Legacy Mentoring Parents enjoyed their recent Retreat at Roosevelt State Park where they relaxed and shared and received tips on effective parents and the art of wellness and health. Mrs. Shirley Sykes, U.S. Retired Navy and Legacy Board Member, provided the training. Following their Saturday sessions, they enjoyed a delicious meal at Quida’s in Morton. Participating in the Retreat sessions were Secretary Lori Triplett, and members Keanna Pace Harris, Vivian Davis, Concepion Garcia, Louise Washington.
A special thanks to Roosevelt Director/Manager Andre’ Hollis and his staff.
Legacy’s Fifth Annual Change Agents Reading Explosion (CARE) Camp kicked off Tuesday, May 29th at the Slaughter Library with more than 22 campers participating. Last week’s volunteers included Camp director Constance Olivia Burwell, Andrew Crudup, Matasha Harper, Frances Paige, Legacy board member Verna Myers, Constance Slaughter-Harvey, and Rubin Brown. We appreciate their support and look forward to the second week with additional volunteers.
The Scott County Bar Association and the MS Volunteer Lawyers Project (MVLP) are coordinating the first Scott County Bar Free (Pro Se) Legal Clinic to be held Thursday, June 7 at the Scott County Courthouse in the Chancery Court Courtroom. Clients are requested to be present at 9:00 for immediate assistance. The Clinic will be opened until 1:00 and the areas of assistance are guardianships and no-fault divorces. If you have questions or need to sign up, please contact MVLP Development Coordinator Robyn Kennebrew at 601-948-4476 or Scott County Bar President Constance Slaughter-Harvey at 601-469-0990.
Congratulations to School Resource Officer Henry Minor of the Olive Branch School System and Police Department on his recent honor and recognition as the 2018 State Drug Awareness Resistance Education Officer (DARE). He will be honored in July in Biloxi where he will receive the honor and official plaque. We miss Officer Minor and his service in our communities for 21 years, as Resource Officer, Six Man Mentor, Morton Policeman and Scott County Deputy.
Barbeque chicken plates will be available at the Slaughter Block Friday, June 8th from 10:30 until 1:00. Legacy Mentoring Parents are requesting a $7.00 donation for a quarter barbeque chicken, homemade potato salad and baked beans, roll, homemade cake and drink.
Next week’s column will feature recent college (junior or senior) graduates, so please share your good news with us by leaving a message at 601-469-0990.
Answer to Quiz Teaser #451— “Dr.” Allen Lightfoot was an African American herb doctor in Scott County who collected native plants for medical purposes.
Quiz Teaser #452: Which former Hawkins High School choir director and science instructor is officially retiring after 51 years of service to students?
