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C amille Ross no longer keeps pace when a driver zips by her on the highway. “I try to keep my competitive side con-tained more now,” Ross, who is a first-

year head coach of the women’s cross-country and track-and-field programs at Jackson State University, says. “When I was younger, I showed very little love to competitors.” She took her Jackson State head coaching position in October 2015, arriving from Missis-sippi College, where she served four years as an assistant coach. In her time there, the 37-year-old has worked to instill her lifelong passion for finishing first into the student-athletes. Ross’ childhood was imbued with track influences. Her father, Steven, competed in bi-athlons and made sure the family’s living room television aired every major track-and-field event. Watching greats such as Leroy Burell, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Florence Griffith-Joyner win medals and set records got Ross hooked on the sport. When coaching long jumpers, Ross has them imagine alligators in a sand pit below, incentivizing their legs to stay up for as long as possible. It is a technique she picked up from her own coaches at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where Ross excelled as a sprinter and long jumper from 1996 to 2000, finishing with numerous Wisconsin In-tercollegiate Athletic Conference records in the 55-, 100-, and 200-meter outdoor and indoor sprints and the long jump. She still remembers

all her biggest races and best times, including the 100 meters she ran in 11.82 seconds at the Conference Championship preliminaries. Ross graduated from Whitewater with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design with a mi-nor in coaching in 2002 and was elected into the school’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2015. She served as a graduate assistant at the University of Central Michigan, then took an assistant coaching position at Dartmouth College for three years. Following Dartmouth, Ross coached at Rensselaer Polytechnic Insti-tute in Troy, N.Y., before moving to the metro in 2011 to coach at Mississippi College. Now, in her first year at JSU, the cross-country team jumped from ninth place in 2014 to sixth place this year in the 10-team Southwestern Athletic Conference. Ross’ focus is now on the winter track season beginning in January, as the Tigers look to solidify their place in the top half of the conference. Ross finds individual time with her ath-letes to discuss what hinders their goals and what steps can be taken to overcome them. She tells them to be more positive and not to expect results right away. “When they con-tinue to do the right things, like maintain speed through the line, I let them know, ‘I see you,’” Ross says. For Ross the coach, unlike Ross the run-ner, winning is not everything. What matters most is working hard to achieve victory. —Brian Gordon

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7 After years of defending lawsuits over conditions in local jails for youth and adults, Hinds County officials consider reforms.

27 “I think what’s important is what has to happen for these two people (George and Martha) to survive. They have to break through an illusion they’ve created. It’s important that things get said, and you don’t live your life through illusion. That’s the takeaway: the way we survive in the world and the falseness that we sometimes portray it is important for that to be broken through.” —Francine Thomas Reynolds, “Fear and Reality in ‘Virginia Woolf ’”

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W hen I stepped on the scale last Saturday morning, I saw a number that I never want-ed to see.

I always thought that if I hit this cer-tain number, I would be devastated. But oddly enough, seeing it didn’t bother me. For one thing, I know that body weight fluctuates each month, and scales aren’t al-ways accurate. While I wasn’t devastated when I saw that number, it was a bit of a wake-up call. Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been trying to clean up my act. (Literally. My goal is to eat “clean.”) I got rid of all the unhealthy food in my kitchen and spent more money on groceries than I ever have in the past. The most unhealthy food I got was pickled banana peppers, so I left the store feeling simultaneously proud of myself for taking that step and amazed I had managed to spend that much money. Seeing that number on the scale just made me think that I’ve got to work harder to reach my goal for this year. Later that day, I was a course mar-shal at the Mississippi Blues Marathon. I stood for hours at the intersection of State and Amite streets, giving encour-agement to the participants as they ran and walked their last mile, watching the many different types of people pass by. When I had signed up to volunteer for the marathon, I was picturing the kinds of people who run with water bottles strapped to their back, who constantly look at their watches to keep time, who have only the best running gear. Run-ning pros, I guess you could say. While many people like that did pass by me, they weren’t the only ones there. People from all walks of life ran and jogged and walked. Some were on the half marathon; some were on the full marathon track. A woman pushed a little

girl in a stroller, at times walking and sometimes running; men with no shirts sprinted past me; some participants ran with a race pacer trailing them; some groups of people ran and walked and jogged, yelling thanks to me and the po-lice officer directing traffic. I stood there in the pouring rain, watching as these people kept going, re-gardless of the fact that it was cold and their shoes were getting soaked. While a

few looked miserable—it’s inevitable; I would be miserable, too—most just kept going. They still smiled as they passed by. All that seemed to matter to them is that they were doing it. They were running a marathon or half marathon. I couldn’t help but feel a great amount of respect for every person that passed by me. Twenty-six miles would be tough, even just walking the course. The full-marathoners walked and ran more than 137,000 feet, and of course, the half-marathoners did about half that. Either way, it’s a long way. As the race wore on, we got updates on the last participant’s progress, and as the police officer called out the locations to me, I couldn’t help but think that many of the places would take at least 10 minutes to get to by car. But she still did it. She did the marathon.

Another course marshal said that the man who won the marathon was practically sprinting on the last mile. He did it, too. A marathon can be a good metaphor for healthy resolutions. Some people take giant leaps; some take baby steps. But re-gardless of speed, they’re still making that journey. They’re still climbing the moun-tain no matter how long it takes or how hard it is. And it is hard. For example, on Friday night, I made a Thai pizza and

decided to gobble the majority of it up. So yeah, it’s tough to say no to the things you want sometimes. I think in any healthy journey, it’s imperative that we realize one thing: A setback here and there isn’t the end of the world, and actually, it’s nice sometimes to treat yourself. Eat healthy; exercise; do all the healthy things; and occasionally let yourself have that treat that’s been on your mind for days. Do all those things, and chances are, you’ll succeed. Besides, what’s life without a little bit of decadence? But, of course, all things in moderation. There’s also another part of this vi-cious cycle that I have yet to conquer—this idea that I’m not good enough. For years, society has basically told people that they have to look a certain way to be worth anything. Men have to have six-

pack abs. Women have to be a size 2. And hearing those things takes a toll on your psyche whether you realize it or not. It has also caused damage in another way. Because people are so used to hear-ing those things, they tend to be very critical of other people’s appearances. I can’t count the number of times that I’ve heard family members call me fat. If cer-tain people catch me eating junk food, they’ll comment, “That’s not on your diet.” People may believe that they say it because they want you to be healthy—which is commendable—but I think that, subconsciously, they want you to fit into the societal norms. I’ve gotten to the point where, when someone comments on my weight with-out offering constructive criticism, I just remind myself that it’s my journey. Not theirs. And besides, I look good regard-less of my weight. I’m worth more than a number on a scale. A focus of this issue is honoring your New Year’s resolutions or goals. We all know that the big problem with resolutions is keeping them. Statisticbrain.com says that 38 percent of people who make resolutions often have weight-related ones. After the first six months, only 46 percent of people will keep their resolutions. Shape.com says reasons we don’t keep our resolutions in-clude doing it alone, not having a plan, not believing in ourselves, having lofty goals and giving up too easily. The word “resolution” itself means the act of resolving to do something. So make a plan. Do something. And keep feeling good about yourself while on the journey. Assistant Editor Amber Helsel graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Her hobbies include experimenting with food, writing and art. Email her feature story and BOOM Jack-son ideas at amber@jacksonfreepress.com.

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Worth More Than a Number on a Scale

Freelance writer Timothy Quinn is a family physician at Quinn Total Health who dedicates himself to consistent, compre-hensive and ethical medical care. He received his medical degree from Meharry Medical College. He wrote health tips.

Web Editor Dustin Cardon is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi. He enjoys reading fantasy nov-els and wants to write them himself one day. He wrote the business round-up.

News Editor R.L. Nave is a native Missourian who roots for St. Louis (and the Mizzou Tigers)—and for Jackson. Send news tips to rlnave@jacksonfreepress.com or call 601-362-6121 ext. 12. He wrote about Hinds County initiatives.

News Reporter Arielle Dreher is working on finding some new hobbies and adopting an otter from the Jackson Zoo. Email her story ideas at ari-elle@jacksonfreepress.com. She wrote about the early days of the legislative session.

Freelance writer Julie Skipper practices law by day and gets out and about around Jack-son the rest of the time. She fancies art, fashion and travel. She wrote about New Stage Theatre’s production of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”

Freelance writer Jessica Smith is a Jackson-based musi-cian and community activist. Outside of writing, she enjoys exploring parts of the city that are unknown to her but, most of all, meeting new people and building relationships.

Sales and Marketing Consul-tant Myron Cathey is from Senatobia. He is a graduate of Jackson State University and enjoys traveling, music and spending time with family and friends.

Staff Photographer Imani Khayyam is an art lover and a native of Jackson. He loves to be behind the camera and capture the true essence of his subjects. He took photos for the issue.

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graduate of Le Cordon Blue in Atlanta combines a classical technique and her family’s culinary legacy at Ciara’s Cafe and Bakery. Building on recipes from her great-grandmother, grandmother and mother, she has carved out a homecoming haven in the North Jackson-Ridgeland area.

Brown’s passion is specialty cakes. She recently completed a Master’s Decorating Course at Wilton Cakes in Illinois and continues to study on her own using online videos and resources. She also loves turning

out authentic southern cuisine. She decided to combine the bakery and cafe because people might not have a slice of cake every day—but they do have to have a meal. Her blue plate changes daily but you can also order from the menu. You can always find two meats and host of sides like collard greens and macaroni and cheese.

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“In just the last year, we’ve worked on projects for Rainbow Co-op, our friendly local organic foods store, a website for Ross & Yerger, a 150-year-old insurance broker and new product packaging for Mississippi Cold Drip.”

Every client project is aimed towards results: Mississippi Cold Drip’s new packaging opened doors for the cold brew coffee brand to be carried in regional Whole Foods stores. Monthly revenue is up 472%.

Creative Distillery is a branding firm that creates brand identities, general graphic design, marketing consulting, content and social media marketing, video direction, and website design for business and nonprofit clients.

“Our name comes from our ability to distill a wide swath of material: consumer behavior, trends, values, and strong visuals into iconic, powerful projects,” Schwindaman says.

The firm’s capacity has grown with its team: each person brings a unique voice and capabilities. “It’s allowed us to stay fresh,” says Schwindaman. “Whether it’s a new social network or web design technique, we’re right on the leading edge. We’ve been doing blog content marketing, for example, since it was invented.”

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“I love it,” he says with his trademark smile. He recently partnered with Yoseph Ali, owner of Aladdin Mediterranean Cafe, to revamp Kemistry Bar and Grill.

The menu now features bar favorites like chicken wings and southern favorites like pan trout. In fact, Ahmed says he believes they have some of the best pan trout and wings around. The venue has two pool tables and music nightly.

Ahmed, a longtime Jackson resident and restaurant staple, wants loyal customers to know they can now find his cooking and service at Kemistry.

He believes that good service is the key to a happy diner. “I’m excited to see my old and new customers come in. I want everyone to know that we have a new staff and a new way of doing things here. We want everyone to have a great experience,” he said.

Ali offers a similar sentiment: “Mike’s been cooking in Jackson forever. I’m so glad to be working with him. He brings a lot of expertise.”

Stop in and try the new menu. Everything is cooked to order—no heat lamps for Ahmed. Kemistry can accommodate groups and looks forward to hosting small pool tournaments. Call today to book your group or tournament.

ackson’s newest Thai restaurant, Surin of Thailand, is located on Old Canton Road. This distinctive

Fondren spot serves authentic cuisine seven days a week. Each entrée is under $25, with great prices on lunch specials and happy hour drinks.

The owner, Surin Techarukpong, had successfully opened in Birmingham, Atlanta, and Knoxville before moving to the former Nick’s location in Jackson. And while Surin has found success in other cities, such as best Thai, vegetarian, and sushi, one thing that makes the Fondren location different from the others is that it has its own unique menu. Sushil Thapa, general manager, is a native of Nepal. His goal is to introduce new customers to Thai food while adding southern foods to the mix.

When some people think of Thai food, they assume it’ll be overwhelmingly spicy; however, Surin offers mild to spicy options to please any palate, along with a mix of styles. They offer six varieties of Thai curry, five fresh Thai stir- fried options, and over a dozen varieties of sushi.

One of the most recommendable dishes here is the Thai Sea bass. “It is cooked to perfection,” says Thapa. During lunch hours, entrees range from $8, and each is served with a cup of coconut tofu soup.

The beautifully appointed restaurant is also spacious, including a banquet room that holds up to 80 people and a patio that seats around 30. No reservations needed for lunch or dinner.

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A long the Interstate 20 frontage roads near Bolton, all the indi-cators are that something big is about to happen.

Two or three crawler cranes tower over the railroad tracks as unmarked white box vans go in and out of gates marked with no trespassing warnings. Other signs no-tify the public that the area is being considering for re-zoning and that any ques-tions or concerns should go to the Hinds County permits and zoning depart-ment. Once in a while, a plane or helicopter flies curiously overhead even though the nearest airport is a few miles away in Ray-mond. The preparation of what officials are calling a “megasite” has been under way for a year and a half, but for what exactly re-mained a closely guarded secret. The wait could soon be over, however. “I would say it’s a matter of weeks instead of months or years,” said Hinds County Board President Darrel McQuirt-er, whose district encompasses the meg-asite, about an announcement. McQuirter said the site is being mar-keted to several companies around the world but, like many other government

and economic-development officials in the know, said he is not at liberty to dis-close the names of the potential suitors. Hinds County supervisors and staff along with officials with the Hinds County Eco-

nomic Development Authority, Missis-sippi Development Association and Gov. Phil Bryant’s office all signed contracts prohibiting them from talking about the negotiations. Rumors abound about what it might be, although the most frequently repeated possibilities are a firearm or ammunitions plant, an automobile manufacturer or

a maker of automotive parts. The most anyone will say about what the future industrial site project might be is that it’s comparable to the Nissan manufacturing plant in Canton.

That facility, which broke ground in 2001, consists of 4.2 million square feet on 1,034 acres in Madison County. The Hinds County megasite initially called for the removal of trees for a 5.2-million-square-foot industrial building and opera-tions space located on 640 acres on what was 16th section land in an unincorpo-rated area of the county, according

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Friday, January 8 The Mississippi Legislature honors civil-rights activist Vernon Dahmer, who the Ku Klux Klan murdered half a centu-ry ago, by declaring Jan. 10, 2016, “Ver-non Dahmer Legacy Day.” … Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, the world’s most-wanted drug lord, is captured for a third time in a raid by Mexican marines, six months after he tunneled out of prison.

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to documents Gov. Bryant’s of-fice filed with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers because the site would affect more than 115 acres of wetlands. The board of supervisors will consider rezoning an additional 264 acres on Jan. 18; the county’s zoning board met the morning of Dec. 27 at the Hinds County courthouse in Raymond and unanimously voted to recommend the zoning change, which also aims to increase the buffer zone between the site and homes. James Peden, an attorney repre-senting local home and landowners, said before the county inks a deal, his clients want covenants in place to make sure that whatever ends up being built won’t be too noisy or create dust and other kinds of air pollution. The covenants also restrict access points to the site so that trucks will not drive through neighborhoods. As long as those covenants are in place, Peden said his clients are agreeable to the pro-posed zoning changes. McQuirter, the supervisor, says it won’t be an ammunitions plant. He added that the firm the county is court-ing is open to the covenants residents want. He said the megasite, like Nis-san, will eventually employ thousands of local residents, inject much-needed cash into the county’s coffers and spur more development in the area. Long-term, the plan is for the me-gasite to complement the Byram-Clin-ton Parkway. The 18-mile corridor is a proposed multi-lane route between Byram at Interstate 55 South, extend-ing northwest to the Norrell Road in-terchange at Interstate 20 in Clinton. The parkway will consist of retail, resi-dential and commercial development. In 2015, Hinds County floated legislation to construct a new wastewa-ter-treatment facility to accommodate future growth. Pieter Teeuwissen, the Hinds County board attorney, said for now the megasite would likely send its wastewater to the City of Clinton. Trey Baker, a spokesman for U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson said the con-gressman supports developing the site in his district. “He’s always in support of anything that will bring jobs into the district and will always do what-ever he can from the federal level to be helpful to the state and local leaders to help bring jobs and economic develop-ment to the area,” Baker said. Comment at www.jfp.ms.

W hile Hinds County’s adult and juvenile detention cen-ters are no strangers to problems, both facilities are especially familiar with the kinds of challenges that at-tract attention from federal civil-rights watchdogs.

For example, a 2011 federal lawsuit on behalf of children im-prisoned at the Henley-Young Juvenile Justice Center, the state’s largest youth-detention facility, resulted in a settlement that requires quarterly visits from an independent monitor. Separately, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a damning re-port on the Raymond Detention Center in May 2015 that touched off negotiations between the county and feds that will end in similar settlement to the one the juvenile jail is under. As a result of both these court settlements, officials who over-see the facilities—and advocates for the people incarcerated there—say changes are coming that would meet the county’s obligations to courts, but could also bring forth other needed reforms.

The ‘Complex Matter’ of Raymond Jail Pieter Teeuwissen, an attorney for the Hinds County Board of Supervisors, said the county has been talking to the DOJ weekly since the summer and is close to a finalizing a settlement agreement over conditions at the Raymond jail. “This is a complex matter, and all parties want to make sure that the document is the best pathway to (addressing) important concerns at the jail as well as assisting the criminal-justice system,” Teeuwissen told the Jackson Free Press. In June 2014, the DOJ announced the agency would open a “pattern or practice investigation” of both the Raymond Detention Center and the Jackson Detention Center downtown into the ques-tion of “whether Hinds County protects prisoners from harm at the hands of other prisoners and staff” and “improper use of force.” That announcement followed a grand jury investigation that senior circuit court Judge Tomie Green ordered that called the facility “inadequately staffed” and in “deplorable” condition.

Teeuwissen said he could not offer specifics about the agreement but that the agreement would also address mental-health issues at the jail and could also affect how the City of Jackson detains suspects. On Oct. 13, attorneys from Equal Justice Under Law, a public-interest law firm in Washington, D.C., and the MacArthur Justice Center at the University of Mississippi School of Law announced a federal class-action lawsuit against Jackson. Alec Karakatsanis, co-founder of Equal Justice Under Law, called Jackson’s “pay or stay” system—whereby people have to either pay their court fees or work them off with manual labor at the county farm—“egregious.” Teeuwissen said Hinds County supervisors would likely vote on the settlement in early February.

‘All Kids Deserve an Education’ At the same time, Hinds County, which oversees the youth jail, is also finalizing an agreement with Jackson Public Schools, which operates a school inside Henley-Young on McDowell Road.

The county and Hinds County Judge Bill Skinner run the facility and the youth court, re-spectively. On Jan. 7, an ad-hoc committee of the JPS school board met to discuss updating a memorandum of understanding between the county and JPS. “There are a lot of questions about who really controls the education facility at Henley-Young (and) what happens regarding discipline and how those three pieces of the facility are work-ing together and whether they’re actually col-laborating in the classroom setting,” said Lydia Wright, a law fellow with the Southern Poverty Law Center of Mississippi, which represents kids who filed the 2011 lawsuit. Wright said children have told SPLC attor-neys that detention-center staff sometimes im-properly pull kids out of class as punishment. Teeuwissen denies this; he said if detention-center staff removes a child from class, it’s at the

court’s direction. Wright also said Henley-Young needs personnel to work with students who require exceptional education services, such as individualized education plans. In 2011, the SPLC and Disability Rights Mississippi sued the county over allegations of abuse that included “forcing children to stay in small cells for 20 to 23 hours every day with little human contact, exercise or access to education and rehabilitation programs; verbally abusing and threatening physical harm to children and their families; and withholding medication from children with serious mental-health problems.” Leonard Dixon, who runs the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center in Cook County—the nation’s largest juvenile-justice facili-ty—monitors Henley-Young for the federal court. He has observed some of the issues about student discipline that SPLC raises and said

Reforms Ahead for Hinds County Adult and Juvenile Jailsby R.L. Nave

Advocates for kids imprisoned at Henley-Young Juvenile Justice Center in Jackson say they want an agreement between Hinds County and Jackson Public Schools to clarify who’s in charge of running the school there.

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B oth Jackson and Madison public-school district offi cials say that certain changes to the Mississippi Adequate Education Program could decrease

state funding for all state school districts, in-cluding changes Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves plans to make in the current legislative session, leaving schools throughout metro Jackson struggling to educate children well. Reeves’ ideas for MAEP range from changing how the “base student cost” is

calculated to changing the overall standard, which could have adverse effects on lower-graded and lower-performing school dis-tricts, school-district offi cials say. At the Jan. 4 Stennis Press Forum, Reeves cited Mississippi Department of Education data to repeat the conservative ar-gument that higher-performing school dis-tricts—with an A or B grade—spent more on instruction than on administrative costs in fi scal-year 2015. His conclusion was that C districts are spending more on administra-tive costs instead of on instruction, which makes them perform poorly. The lieuten-ant governor said state spending should be based on how effective districts spend their tax dollars and incorporate those spending standards into the formula. “A and B districts tend to spend a higher percentage of their total budgets on instructional (costs) and a lower percentage of total budgets on administrative (costs),” Reeves said on Jan. 4. “In C districts (they) tend to spend a higher percentage of their total budget on administrative expenses and a lower percentage on instructional.” If that conclusion is true, it would be a dramatic change from 2013 when a state PEER report using MDE data found that only 10 school districts in the state spent less than 60 percent of their total budgets (in-cluding federal, state and local contributions

which includes MAEP dollars) on instruc-tional costs. But using the high-administrative-cost argument, Reeves wants the state to start funding schools based on A or B dis-trict standards—not C or the “adequate” standard that is now part of the formula. That means that lower-performing districts would get the same amount of state funding that an A district would need to maintain their high performance, not what a C dis-trict requires to provide adequate education levels and not the funding they would need to get to the higher performance levels. Currently, the state’s funding formula, which accounts for the majority of the state’s contribution to funding K-12 schools, uses a base student cost to determine the per-student amount the state spends on each child, regardless of district. The base student cost is a set number used in each district’s MAEP calculation (right now it’s around $5,000 per student), which is re-evaluated every four years by the Legislature. The base student cost is now deter-mined by the average of some C-level school districts’ needs—hence the word “Adequate” in formula’s title. The Legislature has only funded the formula, originally written in 1997, twice in its existence. If the C standard changes to an A or B standard, both Madison and Jackson school

district offi cials believe it would translate into a lower base student cost and even less fund-ing from the state for all schools, requiring more local tax dollars or federal funding to maintain current levels, if and when those funds are available. This, they warn, would likely worsen, not improve education stan-dards in the state.

How Changing the Standard Could Hurt MAEP is a complicated formula, and a school’s rating indicates how profi cient a school district’s student body is. So an A school district means that the majority of students in that district are profi cient and advanced. The way Jackson Public Schools Chief Financial Offi cer Sharolyn Miller under-stands the formula, if the standard for base student cost was changed to an A or B dis-trict standard—like Reeves suggested—all districts below those grades would end up receiving less funding because higher-per-forming districts have high-performing stu-dents who do not require the type of funding needed to bring lower-performing students up to A or B level. “Ratings don’t necessarily portray a full gamut of the district,” Miller said. “They don’t give you a real good picture because, again, with us, comparing us to another dis-trict, we have a lot of different needs,

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our children are going to have differ-ent issues.” JPS, for instance, has a high number of homeless students (around 1,400), and 3,107 students received special education in 2013. If the MAEP base student-cost stan-dard changed, Miller said she would need to maintain a certain level of funding to catch those students up—using intervention pro-grams—to an A level and keep them there. The question to ask, Miller said, is how do we define “adequately performing”? “If we were to go to a ‘B’ or an ‘A’ as far as funding goes, then it would certainly put lower-performing school districts at a disad-vantage,” she said. “There would have to be other dollars used to help get you to an A.” Madison County Schools Superinten-dent Ronnie McGehee, who presides over an A district, agrees. Moving the C standard to an A or B could make things worse for school districts with already low grades, but he said that changing the standard would likely af-fect his district negatively, not positively, be-cause it would likely lower the base student cost. Madison County Schools, which has a strong local tax base, would likely make up the difference with local tax dollars, he said. School districts get funding from three pots of money: local, state and federal dol-lars. Local funding for schools is dependent on ad-valorem property taxes paid by people who live in the district. School districts that do not have a strong local tax base to make up the difference, however, would be in deeper trouble than they are now. How Districts Spend MAEP Dollars Contrary to Reeves’ assertion about administrative costs, both Madison County Schools and Jackson Public Schools—an A district and the state’s largest D district—each spent 100 percent of their MAEP fund-ing on teacher salaries, which is considered an instructional cost, last year. While the MDE data show that low-er-graded districts, overall, spend less on instruction than higher-graded districts, data seem to vary drastically depending on the district.

MDE defines instructional costs as ex-penses like teacher salaries, supplies, books and technology. Administrative costs include central office salaries, school-board expenses and consultants—and neither JPS or Madi-son County Schools uses state MAEP funds for those costs. Both often dip into local tax-payer or federal funds to pay those costs. When the Legislature mandated teach-er pay raises, signed into law in 2014, school districts had to stretch MAEP funds and use their local or federal funding to pay teachers.

McGehee said that only half the $1,000 teacher pay raise came from state funding—the rest had to come from local funding. The pay raise also meant increased teacher benefits that school districts had to pay as well. In Madison County, that 30 per-cent increase for teacher benefits came from local funding through property taxes. “That $1,000 pay raise cost Madison County $800 (per teacher),” McGehee said. Although the two districts vary drasti-cally in student population size, their to-tal budget spending on instruction versus administrative costs is quite close. In the 2012-2013 school year (the most recent,

comparable reports available online, released in 2014), JPS spent 66 percent of its total budget, which includes local, state and fed-eral sources, on instructional costs. Madison County Schools spent 70 percent of its bud-get on instructional costs in the same year. If “other instructional costs” such as paying principals and school counselors are includ-ed, those percentages are even higher. Changing the C district standard for MAEP funding to an A or B standard could hurt all school districts, unless additional

funding was provided for the transition for lower-performing schools, districts argue. Neither Miller and McGehee has looked directly at what the new base student cost would be if it set by an A standard (right now it’s around $5,000 with the C standard), but both officials said that lowering the base student cost will mean pulling more funding from either federal or local bases. “The concept is that it would be sub-stantially less than our (approximately) $5,000 (per student) we’re receiving now,” Miller said. “And that (means) a challenge to provide the number of teachers that we need for our children.”

Attendance Count Change The lieutenant governor, MDE and some district officials want to see the “average daily attendance” measurement in MAEP changed as well, which the districts approve of if done carefully. Average daily attendance currently is used to calculate a school district’s number of students, which is multiplied by the base student cost per student in the first part of MAEP calculations. Average daily attendance is calculated over a two- to three-month period at the beginning of the school year. Average daily membership would hopefully account for school districts’ changing attendance num-bers throughout the year. The switch to average daily member-ship would be a welcome change to Madison County Schools, McGehee said, because the district is seeing a growth rate from 2.5 per-cent to 3 percent each year. McGehee said that how the Legislature defines average daily membership will be important, however. “I’ve been told they’re going to take the same amount of money and divide it by your enrollment,” McGehee said. “But how do you define that target number to begin with; how do you define average daily membership?” If an average of attendance is taken in the fall and the spring, average daily membership might reflect a more accu-rate picture of how many students are in a district year-round. MDE supports the change to aver-age daily membership, in order to provide funding to school districts for all students enrolled. In a statement from state Superin-tendent Carey Wright emailed to the Jack-son Free Press, she said MDE will continue to work with the Legislature as lawmakers review potential changes in the formula and called the switch to average daily member-ship an “important change.” “School districts must budget and pro-vide services for all students enrolled and not just those who attend school on any given day,” Wright said in the statement. Email reporter Arielle Dreher at arielle@jacksonfreepress.com. Comment at jfp.ms.

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some required programs, including IEP meetings with court officials, teachers and students, aren’t happening at the center. “The issue is not about who’s calling shots. It’s about what policies and procedures you have when there’s a prob-lem with a child,” Dixon said. In his May report, Dixon recommended an independent evaluation of the school, which will publish in mid-January. A 2014 report from the Southern Education Founda-tion spoke to the positive effects of improving detention-cen-ter schools. That study, “Just Learning: A Study of Juvenile

Justice Schools in the South and the Nation,” states: “There is every reason to predict that today most of these students, like those who came before them in the juvenile-justice systems, will never receive a high school diploma or a college degree, will be arrested and confined again as a juvenile or adult, and will rarely, if ever, become self-supporting, law-abiding citi-zens during most of their lives. “Yet, substantial evidence shows that, if these children improve their education and start to become successful stu-dents in the juvenile justice systems, they will have a far greater chance of finding a turning point in their lives and becoming independent, contributing adults,” the report’s authors write. Of the approximately 70,000 young people in the cus-tody of the juvenile-justice systems in 2010, one-third of them were in the South, the report finds. In the South and

throughout the nation, the kids in these systems are over-whelmingly black and Hispanic. Data show that Mississippi leads the nation, with black kids making up 81 percent of youth in its juvenile-justice facilities. Across the South, 52 percent of incarcerated youth are African American com-pared to 41 percent for the rest of the nation. Jed Oppenheim, chairman of the JPS ad hoc committee and a former SPLC employee, said the document should ad-dress communication and transparency between the county, courts and JPS before the final MOU goes to the full board for a vote on Jan. 19. “Every child deserves an education even if they’re in Henley-Young,” Oppenheim said. Comment at www.jfp.ms. Email R.L. Nave at rlnave@jacksonfreepress.com.

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T he Legislature’s opening day was part sports competi-tion, part stage play. Even before adopting temporary rules, Democrats in the Mississippi House of Repre-sentatives tried to flex their muscle to show the party

is an underdog not to be messed with, even though they are outnumbered. Rep. Omeria Scott, D-Laurel, presented the first resolution of 2016—before temporary rules were even adopted. The resolution proposed that the chamber webcam stay on until 8 p.m. every day the Mississippi House of Representatives is in ses-sion. This, she argued, would enable members and committee chairmen the opportunity to discuss leg-islation in a public forum. “This is, in my opinion, transparency,” Scott said. “(It) gives you an opportunity for those of you who say that you don’t have a voice and can’t get your message out.” The resolution did not get off the ground, de-spite some Democratic votes. The House of Repre-sentatives took voice votes—yelling “aye” and “no” instead of recorded roll-call votes before the tempo-rary rules were adopted. The roaring “no” votes in response to the trans-parency proposal reflects the House Republican ma-jority, even more recognizable on the large reader-board at the front of the House, which now lists representatives by party affiliation first and last name second. Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, stayed in the back of the chamber until what seemed like a pre-game warm-up ended with Rep. Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, delivering a perfectly sculpted nomi-nation speech. Gunn claimed that his re-election was even more special than four years ago. “You’ve seen that I am not a perfect man, and I have many flaws,” he told the House. “You’ve cho-sen to look past my shortcomings.” The “we” does not include most Democrats who chose to remain silent for the voice vote to re-elect Gunn. The Mississippi Senate and House elected their second-in-commands last week: Rep. Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, as speaker pro tempore of the House, and Sen. Terry Burton, R-Newton, as Senate president pro tempore. Beyond those elections, no committee chairmanships or committees were set in the first week or by press time, largely due to disputed election contests: one in the House and one in the Senate.

‘What’s Best for Children, Not Adults’ State officials and legislators were sworn in Jan. 7 in the crowded House chamber. Every chair (and extra chair) was taken as Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr. swore in state-elected officials, save the governor, who was inaugurated for a second term Tuesday, Jan. 12. The House ceremony, a lot like a high school gradua-tion, had legislators on their feet a lot because standing ova-tions are standard protocol for inauguration day. State-elected officials were on the floor with their families (and in some cases, extended families and friends). If the event was a high school graduation, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves was the student-body president who used his time to outline his legislative priorities for education by “focusing on what’s best for children and not adults.” Reeves praised charter-school success in the state so far,

as well as the educational programs the Legislature worked to fund in the last four years. That included reading coaches in some school districts and professional-development pro-grams for teachers that have produced results, he said.

“The challenges cannot be tackled by quick fixes,” Reeves said Jan. 7. “I believe we can work together to find the best approach for our children; in fact, Mississippi’s prosper-ity depends on it.” K-12 education is likely to be a focus of the upcoming session—on issues from changing parts of the state’s funding formula, the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, to changing the state’s charter-school law.

Dahmer Honored 50 Years After Murder The Mississippi Senate passed a bipartisan resolution last week to honor Vernon Dahmer Sr. on the 50th anni-versary of his murder by Ku Klux Klansmen at his home in Hattiesburg, by declaring Jan. 10, 2016, “Vernon Dahmer Legacy Day.” The Mississippi Legislature recognized the Dahmer family at the Capitol Friday morning. Following the formal recognition, the Dahmer family and several civil-rights activ-ists, like Hollis Watkins who worked with SNCC in Hatties-burg and knew Dahmer Sr. in the 1960s, gathered at the Old Capitol Museum after the ceremony to honor his legacy. Dennis Dahmer, one of his sons, thanked the Missis-sippi Legislature for working on the resolution to honor his father regardless of party lines—and called for them to look past partisanship to do what will help people unlike them.

“It shows that you can cooperate if you want to cooper-ate,” he said. “The only thing I would ask our elected officials ... is to be considerate that everybody is not in the same posi-tion in life, and different groups have different needs.”

Dennis echoed his father’s belief that the power of the ballot was the only way to bring about change, and he said that while Mississippi has come a long way, it still has a long way to go. Vernon was a civil-rights activist and NAACP chapter president in Forrest County in the 1960s. He led the charge for voting rights and supported the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee organizers in Hattiesburg to bring a voter-registra-tion project to the area. He was an independent farmer, and he had a big family. He remarried twice, and his third wife, Ellie Dahmer, was with him the night the Ku Klux Klan attacked his home. Klansmen firebombed the Dahmer home on Jan. 10, 1966. The family survived, but the father died from the damage to his lungs from the fire. Four of his children and his wife attended the event at the Legislature on Friday. The commemoration drew national attention, and in a letter from President Barack Obama to the Dahmer family, he wrote: “Citizens like Vernon Dahmer lived their lives in defense of the equality and justice in an endeavor to make our nation true to itself. These heroes embody the patriotism we proudly carry forward.”

Infrastructure: A Priority? Attorney General Jim Hood’s Jan. 7 inaugura-tion party on the bottom floor of the Sillers Build-ing turned into a receiving line of guests, who had formed a ring that outlined the lobby. The attorney general worked his way around the room, greeting people with warm handshakes. Hood told the Jackson Free Press that he plans

to focus his efforts on Internet crime in the upcoming year, battling child pornography and protecting kids. Additionally, Hood said his office is looking at educa-tion in the state as well as infrastructure concerns that could get the state sued. A Mississippi Economic Council report released in De-cember showed that 936 state bridges and 24,591 miles of state road need repair, and the number increases when coun-ty and local roads and bridges are factored in. The report said the state needs $375 million annually to make the necessary repairs over 10 years. It calls for the Legis-lature to increase funding by at least $75 million annually. MEC offered a “menu of funding options” to support infrastructure needs. Options range from excise or sales taxes on gas and diesel, increased registration fees, tolls or other tax increases. The Legislature could use several of the suggested options at once, and MEC hopes to work with legislators in the upcoming session to figure out how to fund the infra-structure needs. “Our infrastructure is falling in, and we could get sued on that kind of stuff,” Hood said. “Education is still an issue out there that somebody needs to be talking about … so I’ll be doing a lot more vocally in those areas in the next four years.” Comment at www.jfp.ms.

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MAEP Reform: Avoid Fuzzy-Math Logic

C hanges to the Mississippi Adequate Educa-tion Program are likely to be on the legis-lative agenda and horizon, but lawmakers must proceed with caution when tamper-

ing with certain components of the formula. MAEP is not a simple formula. Even well-intentioned tinkering with parts of the formula can and will harm school funding, particularly in places with little revenue coming from the local tax base. As the education-funding conundrum sits now, school districts rely on three pots of money from local, state and federal dollars. When the state dollars don’t fi ll needs, most districts turn to their local tax base, which supports public schools through local ad valorem property taxes or federal dollars. And sometimes they have to get creative to accommodate chronic underfunding. Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves’ recent suggestion that the state should fund schools based on how ef-fectively districts spend their tax dollars is dan-gerous because it takes money to be effective. And a 2013 legislative report found only 10 dis-tricts in the state that spent less than 60 percent on instructional costs shows this is a red herring. Even if there are more districts on that list today, it’s a jump in logic to presume a direct correlation—positive or negative—between in-structional spending and a school district’s grade. Jackson Public Schools, which has a D grade, spent 66 percent of its budget on instructional expenses in the 2012-2013 school year. In the same year, Madison County Schools spent 70

percent of its budget on instructional costs but is considered an A district. Something isn’t right here, and warrants deeper investigation. In the meantime, legislative leaders shouldn’t rush to develop policy based on fuzzy math. Support for struggling students in low-performing districts could come in the form of more teachers, interventionists and specialized courses that will all cost more money than the district has now—not less. MAEP hasn’t been fully funded in a long time, and the Legislature should attempt to fully fund it fi rst before taking the smoke-and-mirrors approach of redefi ning the word “adequate” in order to slash public-education funding. There’s a saying in education-policy circles that although money doesn’t solve ev-erything, most solutions do cost money. The same is true in the business arena, in fact. The accountability rankings in low-per-forming rural and inner-city school districts may refl ect the need to trim waste, but it’s wrong-headed to assume that high-performing districts, which tend to be more affl uent, perform well be-cause they manage their money better than poor districts. That is dangerous, faulty logic. If investing in children is what our lawmakers really wants, they should learn from school-district leaders and offi cials themselves what the conse-quences of tampering with parts of MAEP will be. Listen to people who support public education. The future of the state’s education system, and kids, is all that’s at stake, so proceed with caution.

Email letters and opinion to letters@jacksonfreepress.com, fax to 601-510-9019 or mail to 125 South Congress St., Suite 1324, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Include daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length and clarity, as well as factchecked.

Are Our Schools Really Such a Failure?

A s a new legislative session begins in Mississippi, one of the hot top-ics will be education. Legislators will fi le bills and make propos-als to “improve” our “abysmal failure” of a public-school system. But are our schools really such a failure? Admittedly, we can im-

prove as educators work to make our schools better, but to those who con-stantly hammer on our public schools as being worse than ever before, I’d like to make a few points. In 1990, the year I graduated from a Mississippi public school, stu-dents may have taken an achievement test as a diagnostic tool, but it wasn’t tied into any accountability system. The graduation rate in Mississippi was around 61 percent. And we only needed 18 credits in the following: four English, two social studies, two mathematics, two science and eight elec-tives. The “exit exam” was the Functional Literacy Exam, which only tested students on basic reading, grammar and mathematics. If a child attended a Mississippi kindergarten back then, the focus was on “Total Person” learning (emotionally, socially, physically and intellectu-ally). Teachers realized these children went through similar stages, but at individual rates, and they structured goals accordingly. Learning focused on the senses, attitudes, emotions, environment and interactions. Nearly three decades later, schools and teachers are rated based on stu-dent profi ciency on standardized tests. For years, these tests were the Missis-sippi Curriculum Test (and its revision as MCT2), but last year, Mississippi students in grades 3-8 took the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers assessment based on Mississippi’s College and Career Readiness State Standards (Common Core revised). Next year, students will take the Mississippi Assessment Program exam, the third change in tests in three years. Today, in order to graduate from a public school, a Mississippi stu-dent must have a minimum of 24 credits in the following: four English (must be English I-IV); four social studies (must include World History, U.S. History, Mississippi Studies, Geogra-phy, U.S. Government and Economics); four mathematics (must include Algebra I and Geometry); four science (must include Biology I and either Chemistry or Physi-cal Science); one health/PE; two business/technology (must include an Information and Communications Technology II; Sci-ence, Technology, Engineering and Math-ematics (STEM); or Foundations course); one art; and four electives. Even then, the student must also pass the Subject Area Test for Alge-bra I, Biology I, English II and U.S. History (or meet a convoluted com-bination of scores and grades). Despite this, Mississippi’s graduation rate is almost 76 percent—about 15 percent higher than in 1990. Now when students enter kindergarten, they are given a Readiness Test within the fi rst few weeks of school, based on what 4-year-olds should know in areas such as literature; informational text; production and distri-bution of writing; presentation of knowledge and ideas; conversations in standard English; vocabulary acquisition and usage; counting and com-paring numbers; and geometry (knowledge of shapes). Because we do not have universal pre-K in Mississippi, it is not surprising that less than 35 percent of students arrive “ready” for kindergarten. Even if Mississippi schools and teachers are able to meet these in-creased standards, manage to overcome the over 34 percent of children in Mississippi living in poverty, and are able to meet the profi ciency levels dictated by state law, standards are to be increased whenever 75 percent of Mississippi students score profi cient or 65 percent of Mississippi schools or districts rate a B or better. That is, as schools improve, the bar is raised. So, yes, schools may be falling short of expectations. But when com-pared to schools of decades ago, we have come a long way. Shannon Eubanks is the principal of the Enterprise Attendance Center in Brookhaven. Opinions stated here are his own.

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A s the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday approaches, we must begin to reflect on the examples and lessons he left to us. King’s

life was exemplary of love and courage in action while under fire. He was willing to take unpopular stances and go to great lengths to hold political actors and the po-litical system accountable. This could be no more evident than in his stand against the war in Vietnam. When King delivered his speech, “Why I Oppose the War in Viet-nam,” on April 4, 1967 at the historic Riverside Church in Harlem, con-sensus around the war’s unpopularity had yet to concretize. His stance on Vietnam essentially placed him in the middle of a vast ocean of blind patriotism where people characterized dissenters as “un-American.” He was at odds with some of his closest confidantes and advisers who wondered aloud, “What does Vietnam have to do with civil rights?” King’s characterization of the U.S. govern-ment as the “greatest purveyor of violence in the world” placed him in direct opposition to those with political power and on the side of the “least of these.” In 1965, President Lyndon B. John-son signed the Voting Rights Act after the brutality endured by local people in Selma, Ala., was broadcast to the world, and King came to help dramatize and give voice to what was happening there. After the sign-ing, Johnson touted himself as a friend of the Civil Rights Movement. Like many politi-cians, he expected political allegiance from King and other movement leaders because he had “helped” them. One could imagine how bewildered Johnson was when King announced his stance on Vietnam. Livid is an understatement. Suddenly, the man who was looked at as a responsible “Negro leader” was thrown from the good graces of the politically pow-erful. King’s calls to the White House went unanswered. Donations to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference—he was the president—dried up. King was persona non grata in Washington and in many pow-erful politically and economically connected circles. King was not deterred, however, and spoke out more against the Vietnam war. He understood the carnage politicians can cause when they are not accountable to those they represent. He understood how politicians who meant well could be neglect-ful toward the concerns of their constituents and how such neglect could result in great suffering. It would do us all well to take a

page out of King’s book and hold elected of-ficials accountable to us. The impoverishment of Mississippi makes it clear that major political neglect is taking place. The poverty, the blight and the lack of economic resources flowing into poor communities are unacceptable. The fact that some officials have “represented” these poor areas for multiple decades is even more dis-concerting. The brown water, the crumbling infrastructure and potholes all tell a story of political neglect that leads to the highest ech-

elons of local and state government. Many politicians ride into political office on the backs of the poor and make promises that they never keep. This can only be stopped if ordi-nary people hold them accountable. Holding elected officials account-able is no small task. It will take courage. It will

take a willingness to be unpopular, mocked and scorned in some popular circles. None-theless, it is necessary. King would surely condemn the at-tempted takeover of Jackson’s airport as the racist move that it is. However, I am also sure that King would have a strong critique of political officials who allow large parts of their constituencies to wallow in poverty and degradation. The task ahead is not an either/or task. It is a both/and task. While beating back reactionary forces in Mississippi, we must also have strong critique and accountability measures for those politicians that claim to be fighting for us in the state and here in Jackson. As King modeled, we must be bold and uncompromising in this stance. One of my favorite King quotes addresses this:

“Cowardice asks the question—is it safe? Expediency asks the question—is it politic? But Conscience asks the question—is it right? And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular; but one must take it because it is right.” As we celebrate King, let us be remind-ed of his political courage and unwillingness to cower in the face of those wielding po-litical power and influence. We should sub-scribe to his practice to build a better city, a better state and ultimately a better world. Adofo Minka is a husband, father and criminal defense attorney in Hinds County. He is a member of the National Conference of Black Lawyers and works with Law for Black Lives. He lives in the Cooperative Community of New West Jackson.

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Thanks to the desire to prolong shelf life, many foods are so crammed with pre-servatives and so processed that they barely resemble their original selves. Clean eating is nothing more than knowing where your food comes from. Well, that’s where it starts at least, because if all you know is what factory produces your food, that’s not eating clean. The heart of clean eating is knowing food origin and how it gets to you, and then taking the necessary steps to only eat those things that are in their most natural and, therefore, healthy state. Simply put, it means you’ll be eating a lot of whole foods, which are either not processed at all or have undergone minimal processing. Clean eating means you will be eat-ing foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, grass-fed and free-range meats, eggs and dairy, and whole grains.

In any diet, smart snacking is important. It helps keep you full all day long. Being excessively hungry between meals often causes us not only to overeat, but also to make not-so-healthy food choices. Put simply, quick snack foods are often filled with processed grains, refined sugar and “bad” carbohydrates. Packaged goods like many crackers, chips and even many granola bars can add inches where you want to lose them. Avoid snacks that are high in bad carbohydrates and simple sugars, always following advice of your doctor. Instead, you can choose snacks that contain healthy, low-fat protein, good carbo-hydrates and healthy fiber. This may sound difficult, but it’s really not. Once you get into the habit of eating healthy snacks, it will become second nature. Some healthy snack ideas are apple slices and almond butter, low-fat cheese and whole-grain crackers, lettuce wraps with sliced turkey (if you eat meat), or a few raw nuts. Cutting out bad snacking (bad-carbohydrate, high fat and sugar-filled snacks) will benefit your diet tremendously. This change, along with replacing sugar-filled beverages with pure water, and coupled with exercise, helps with weight control.

Portion control is absolutely essential for healthy eating. Ironically, portion sizes are bigger today than ever before, especially when dining out. To avoid derailing your resolution for healthy eating, try these tips when eating out.

Realize it’s OK to leave food on your plate. Eating everything on the plate is probably a habit now, but it’s one you can break. Focus on how you feel halfway through your meal. If you are be-ginning to feel full, it’s time to stop eating. Slow down. These days, we are in such a hurry. We rush to work, rush to lunch, rush through errands and then rush home. It is no won-der that food consump-tion is no exception. Most meals are devoured before your stomach has time to know that it is full. Eat your next meal slower than usual. Chew each bite thoroughly, en-gage in conversation and pay attention to signs that you may be getting full. Once you realize that you are, stop eating. Congratulations—you just tailored your portion

down to its proper size. You may not have direct control over certain aspects of life, but your diet is not one of them. You control what you eat. Making wise food choices combined with smart snacking and portion control will have you well on your way to a healthy eating pattern in the new year. Kristi Smith is a personal trainer, yoga teacher and Pilates instructor. Her other passions include travel, music, her hubby and her poodle, Willow.

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“I ’ll pass on the man test.” This was what a patient told me as I walked into the room. He seemed surprised when he saw

that I actually found his statement inoffen-sive. I smiled and told him, “It’s cool.” The patient was a 51-year-old African American male whose wife had scheduled him for a routine physical with screenings. He had worked as a postal worker for the last 25 years. He had excellent federal health insurance but neglected to get a physical for the last eight years. When I asked him why he chose not to get one, he elaborated on his fear of this “man test” (digital rectal exam), which is common for my male pa-tients over the age of 40. His expression of relief was priceless when I informed him of the latest guidelines. When a person is screened for cancer, the medical provider does tests to deter-mine if the person has the disease before he or she is aware or has any symptoms. This can help detect the illness at an early stage, or when it first develops. If diagnosed early, most forms of cancer can be treated much more effectively and potentially save lives by this early detection and treatment. As a family-practice physician, I follow the recommendations of multiple organiza-tions to determine what screenings I recom-

mend to my patients. These organizations use research-based conclusions, which are based on benefit-versus-risks formula (the benefits have to significantly outweigh the risks in order for the tests to be determined beneficial), to determine appropri-ate screening guidelines. Using this formula, scientists study screening tests to find those with the fewest risks and most benefits. Some of the organizations whose recom-mendations are followed include the American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Preventive Medicine, American Geriatrics Society, American Soci-ety of Clinical Oncology and the American Urological Association. I asked my patient about his family history and explained this was important because the risk of developing certain health problems is higher if blood-related members of his family had some of those same prob-lems. I further explained that some of these health problems included hypertension, diabetes, heart disease and various forms of cancer. I recommended a certain test, but this did not mean he had the problem that was being tested for. It meant we were only checking for problems. He then gave anoth-

er statement that I hear all too often: “I feel great every day.” I told him that feeling great or having no symptoms is the time when you want to diagnose or detect medical problems such

as cancer, because this is when treatment is most effective. He voiced understanding when I told him that most forms of cancer and heart disease are much harder to treat or are untreatable once symptoms develop. As I presented my recommendations to him in regard to this “man test” that he was so concerned about, he seemed very

relieved. He was also appreciative when I went over the most recent guidelines of the various organizations that I follow when making decisions in regards to screenings for my patients.

He especially liked the prostate-specific antigen testing option, which is a blood test for prostate screening that is only of-fered after engaging in shared de-cision-making between the doc-tor and patient for men 55 to 69 years old. He said he understood that prostate cancer was the most common cancer among men in the U.S. He received the PSA blood test, and he opted not to receive the “man test.” He agreed to get this test done by a urologist (a doctor that specializes in problems with the male reproductive organs and the urinary tract system) if his

lab tests returned abnormal. He had a great experience and promised he would encour-age all the men from his job to get their timely physical exam. He also promised to inform them that going to the doctor does not have to be an unpleasant experience. I asked him to also tell them that it could potentially save their lives.

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Two years ago, my daughter decided that she wanted to be a cheerleader. One month before tryouts, we learned that most of the girls trying out had been receiving private lessons all year. I found my daughter a coach, and we started the expensive lessons. The night of the tryouts, I waited with her at her home for the email with the results. She was not chosen.

We were both so hurt that I actually shed a couple of tears on the way home. My daughter woke me up the next morning when she called to inform me that she

wanted to continue the private lessons. I told her that there was no reason because she did not make the squad. She told me that the girl in her mirror informed her that she could make it the following year if she continued to practice. After a year of practicing, which included a broken arm, she made the cheer team. As a physician, I have seen many people with less-than-favorable health. These patients have no desire greater than improved health. The most common new year’s resolution I hear in my offi ce is, not surprisingly, better health—but making it hap-pen proves diffi cult for many people. The magic mirror was a mystical object featured in the famous “Snow White” fairy tale. The Evil Queen could magically receive answers to various questions by asking the fi gure in the mirror. Chances are that everyone who reads this ar-ticle has their own “magic mirror.” You look into one of your many mirrors every morning when brushing your teeth. A person appears in that refl ection who has the

solution and power to make all your dreams come true. The requests are not going to happen with the snap of a fi nger or click of a heel but can be accomplished over

time with persistence and dedication. In regards to our health, we can successfully set long-term goals for improvement.

Let’s apply the “Magic Mirror” concept.

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When you question if you should keep your annual appointment for your yearly screening or doctor’s appointment, ask the person in the mirror. When you question if you should take your medication, ask the mirror. The person in the mirror is going to give you the correct answer. That person may even tell you to not only do it for yourself, but also for your family who loves and needs you.

Melanie Collins: Get back to deep-water aerobics.

Sierra Mannie: My (mental) health resolution is to give up self-doubt.

Zilpha Young: To get to the gym at least four times a week.

R.L. Nave: Find a happy medium between eating nothing at all and eating all the bacon cheeseburgers.

Arielle Dreher: Only order takeout once a week. (Note: Thai food does not equal takeout.)

Amber Helsel: Eat cleaner.

Maya Miller: Take Magnolia Meltdown training seriously and eat less processed food.

Mary Osborne: My health resolution is to implement more vegetarian dishes into my diet.

Kristin Brenemen: Water. Actually drink it. Actually drink it in its non-caffeinated, non-fermented form.

Donna Ladd: Stay the course on diet and exercise and lose eight more pounds. And do more yoga.

T he staff at the Jackson Free Press likes to make health initiatives of our own each year, whether it’s big weight-loss goals or just simple habit changes to stay in shape. Here are a few examples of what

the JFP team hopes to accomplish in the next year.

Taking an honest look in the mirror can be a diffi cult thing to do if you don’t like what you see. Most of us struggle with self-confi dence. Make 2016 the year that you fi nally conquer the fear of the person in your refl ection. Each morning, look at yourself and say three positive things about what you see. If you say them enough, eventually, you may start to believe them. The consistent theme of most fairy tales is a happy ending. By trusting the person in your refl ection, you are showing trust and believing in someone who has your best interest at heart more than any other person. If you believe in the person in your mirror, and pray for strength and guid-ance toward your health goals, your resolution this year, just as your fairy tale, can come true.

When you make a decision as to what to eat, you almost always know if it is a good selection. Take out your makeup mirror and ask the person you see if going to the fast-food restaurant for that burger and fries is a good choice. If you really listen, that person in your mirror is going to tell you that it is not.

Ask the mirror in the morning if perhaps it is a good idea to walk before work. Most neighborhoods are safe in the early morning hours, because all the “bad guys” are asleep. For improved safety and motivation, start a neighborhood walking buddy system.

This year, ask the person in the mirror to give you advice on your healthy resolutions.

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Underground 119 Changes

Underground 119 (119 S. President St.), a downtown restaurant and bar that is a finalist in the Best Live Music Venue category of the 2016 Best of Jackson contest, closed Dec. 26 as owner Mike McRee began preparations to revamp his venue with a whole new concept. The business will re-open sometime in March. McRee gave the following statement in a press release: “We opened Underground 119 in order to support and participate in downtown Jackson’s revitalization and to give great blues and jazz artists a venue. We are grateful for the continued support of all our patrons, as well as the musicians who’ve played here and our employees over the years. As downtown continues to evolve, so does our

vision. As a result, on Dec. 26, we’ll be going dark for a time while we reformulate what the next phase of that vision is and how we can best make 119 a space that contributes something unique to downtown and the creative community. We look forward to what lies ahead for us, and for Jackson, and plan to be back in Spring 2016 with a new concept.”

Ellis Seafood’s New Location

Family-owned and -operated restaurant Ellis Seafood opened a new location at 350 Meadowbrook Road in Fondren on Nov. 2. The new location joins two others in the Jackson metro area on Ellis Avenue and Woodrow Wilson Boulevard, which have been open since 1986 and 1987, respectively. Ellis Seafood offers a wide variety of fresh seafood, including snow crab legs, jumbo shrimp and catfish. The Meadowbrook Road location also serves a number of Chinese dishes, including shrimp-fried rice, lo mein and chicken teriyaki. Khai Tran, owner of the new location, said that the pride of the restaurant is her family’s special breading recipe. “My father, Dau Nguyen, first opened Ellis Seafood 29 years ago in Lake Charles, Louisiana, so he could serve up his secret recipe for cornmeal bread seasoning that we now use for all our seafood,” Tran said. “He taught it to me and all my brothers and sisters, and we all decided to go out and sell it ourselves.” The Nguyen siblings, three brothers and five sisters, run all of the Ellis Seafood locations, including two in Memphis that have been open for three years. Ellis Seafood is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. For more information, call 601-981-7885. For more food coverage, visit jfp.ms/food.

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AMERICAN/SOUTHERN CUISINEBasil’s (2906 N State St #104, Jackson, 601-982-2100) Paninis pizza, pasta, soups and salads. They’ve got it all on the menu.Broad Street Bakery (4465 Interstate 55 N. 601-362-2900)

Hot breakfast, coffee drinks, fresh breads & pastries, gourmet deli sandwiches.The Feathered Cow (4760 I-55 North 769-233-8366) Simple and homemade equal quality and freshness every time. You never leave The Cow hungry!The Iron Horse Grill (320 W Pearl St, Jackson, 601-398-0151) The smell of charcoal greets you, the music carries you inside.Primos Cafe (2323 Lakeland 601-936-3398/ 515 Lake Harbour 601-898-3400)A Jackson institution for breakfast, blue-plates, catfish, burgers, prime rib, oysters, po-boys & wraps. Famous bakery!Rooster’s (2906 N State St, Jackson, 601-982-2001)You haven’t had a burger until you’ve had a Rooster’s burger. Pair it with their seasoned fries and you’re in heaven. Two Sisters Kitchen (707 N. Congress St. 601-353-1180) Lunch. Mon-Fri, Sun.

PIZZASal & Mookie’s (565 Taylor St. 601-368-1919) Pizzas of all kinds plus pasta, eggplant Parmesan, fried ravioli & ice cream for the kids!Mellow Mushroom (275 Dogwood Blvd, Flowood, 601-992-7499) More than just great pizza and beer. Open Monday - Friday 11-10 and Saturday 11-11.

ITALIANBRAVO! (4500 Interstate 55 N., Jackson, 601-982-8111) Award-winning wine list, Jackson’s see-and-be-seen casual/upscale dining. Fratesi’s (910 Lake Harbour, Ridgeland, 601-956-2929) Fratesi’s has been a staple in Jackson for years, offering great Italian favorites with loving care. The tiramisu is a must-have!

STEAK, SEAFOOD & FINE DININGEslava’s Grille 2481 (Lakeland Dr, Flowood, 601-932-4070) Seafood, Steaks and Pastas The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen (1200 North State St. #100 601-398-4562) Transforms the essence of Mediterranean food and southern classics.The Penguin (1100 John R Lynch Street, 769-251-5222) Fine dining at its best.Rocky’s (1046 Warrington Road, Vicksburg 601-634-0100) Enjoy choice steaks, fresh seafood, great salads, hearty sandwiches.Sal and Phil’s Seafood (6600 Old Canton Rd, Ridgeland 601-957-1188)Great Seafood, Poboys, Lunch Specials, Boiled Seafood, Full Bar, Happy Hour Specials Saltine Oyster Bar (622 Duling Avenue 601-982-2899) Creative seafood classics. One of Jackson’s Best New Restaurants.

MEDITERRANEAN/GREEKAladdin Mediterranean Grill (730 Lakeland Drive 601-366-6033) Delicious authentic dishes including lamb dishes, hummus, falafel, kababs, shwarma.Zeek’s House of Gyros (132 Lakeland Heights Suite P, Flowood 601.992.9498) Jackson’s Newest Greek Restaurant, offering authentic gyros, hummus, and wide selection of craft beers.

BARBEQUEChimneyville (970 High St, Jackson 601-354-4665 www.chimneyville.com) Family style barbeque restaurant and catering service in the heart of downtown Jackson.Hickory Pit Barbecue (1491 Canton Mart Rd. 601-956-7079) The “Best Butts in Town” features BBQ chicken, beef and pork along with burgers and po’boys. Pig and Pint (3139 N State St, Jackson, 601-326-6070) Serving up competition style barbecue along with one of the of best beer selections in metro.

COFFEE HOUSESCups Espresso Café (Multiple Locations, www.cupsespressocafe.com)Jackson’s local group of coffeehouses offer a wide variety of espresso drinks. Wi-fi.

BARS, PUBS & BURGERS4th & Goal Sports Cafe (North, 5100 I-55 Frontage Rd 769-208-8283) Handcrafted food made from the best ingredients. Burgers and Blues (1060 E. County Line Rd. 601-899-0038) Best Burger of 2013, plus live music and entertainment!Fenian’s Pub (901 E. Fortification St. 601-948-0055) Classic Irish pub featuring a menu of traditional food, pub sandwiches & Irish beers on tap.Hal and Mal’s (200 S. Commerce St. 601-948-0888) Pub favorites meet Gulf Coast and Cajun specialties like red beans and rice, the Oyster Platter or daily specials.ISH Grill & Bar (5105 I 55 N Frontage Rd. 769-257-5204) Jackson’s newest hot spot offering classic foods and cocktails in a refined and elegant atmosphere.Legends Grill (5352 Lakeland Dr. 601-919-1165) Your neighborhood Sports Bar and Grill.Martin’s Restaurant and Lounge (214 South State Street 601-354-9712) Lunch specials, pub appetizers or order from the full menu of po-boys and entrees. Full bar, beer selection.Ole Tavern on George Street (416 George St. 601-960-2700) Pub food with a southern flair: beer-battered onion rings, chicken & sausage gumbo, salads, sandwiches.One Block East ( 642 Tombigbee St. 601-944-0203)Burger joint and dive bar located in downtown Jackson. Great music, tasty beverages and Bad Ass Burgers is what we do.

ASIAN AND INDIANFusion Japanese and Thai Cuisine (1002 Treetops Blvd, Flowood 601-664-7588/1030-A Hwy 51, Madison 601-790-7999)Specializing in fresh Japanese and Thai cuisine, an extensive menu features everything from curries to fresh sushi.Surin of Thailand (3000 Old Canton Road, Suite 105, Jackson 601-981-3205) Jackson’s Newest Authentic Thai & Sushi Bar with 26 signature martini’s and extensive wine list.

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WEDNESDAY 1/13 Jackson Indie Music Week continues at multiple Jack-son locations. The celebration of central Mississippi’s inde-pendent music scene includes concerts, showcases, parties and more. The week culminates with the Jackson Hip Hop Awards Jan. 17 from 7-11 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall. $26.62 general admission; $25 Jackson Hip Hop Awards admission; $35-$55 Kings of the South concert; email jxnindiemusic@gmail.com; jxnindiemusic.com.

THURSDAY 1/14 Family Fun Science Night is from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (2148 Riverside Drive). Enjoy educational hands-on activities, brain teasers, games and demonstrations. Ideal for families with elemen-tary and middle school students. $2 per person, members free; call 601-576-6000; mdwfp.com/museum.

FRIDAY 1/15 The Harlem Globetrotters play at 7 p.m. at Mississippi Coliseum (1207 Mississippi St.). The basketball team cel-ebrates 90 years with an exhibition game. $18-$80; call 800-745-3000; harlemglobetrotters.com. … A Stage Fractured is at 7:30 p.m. at Warehouse Theatre (1000 Monroe St.). Watch experimental one-act plays Tristan Tzara’s “The Gas

Heart” and Caryl Churchhill’s “A Mouthful of Birds.” For mature audiences. The show is part of the Unframed at New Stage Theatre Series. Additional dates: Jan. 16-17, 7:30 p.m. $10 (cash or check); call 601-948-3533. … The Eli Young Band performs at 8 p.m. at Hal & Mal’s (200 Commerce St.). The country band is known for the hit song, “Crazy Girl.” For ages 18 and up. $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $3 surcharge for patrons under 21; call 601-292-7121; email jane@halandmals.com; ardenland.net.

SATURDAY 1/16 The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Parade is at 10 a.m. at Freedom Corner (Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Medgar Evers Boulevard). The parade features bands, performers and local ce-lebrities. Participants must RSVP and line up at Brinkley Middle School (3535 Albermarle Road) by 8:30 a.m. Free; call 601-960-1090. … The Steepwater Band performs at 10 p.m. at Martin’s Restaurant & Bar (214 S. State St.). The rock-and-roll group from Chicago performs The Rolling Stones’ live album, “Get Yer Ya-Yas Out!”, in its en-tirety. Call 601-354-9712; martinslounge.net.

SUNDAY 1/17 Every Church, Every People United: A King’s Dream is at 3 p.m. at Cade Chapel M.B. Church (1000 W. Ridgeway St.). Enjoy music from the MLK Interdenominational Mass Choir Free; call 601-366-5463. … Visiting Artist: Tony Dav-enport is from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Mississippi Children’s

Museum (2145 Highland Drive). Local artist Tony Daven-port introduces children to methods of artistic expression. In-cluded with admission ($10, children under 12 months free); call 601-981-5469; mississippichildrensmuseum.com.

MONDAY 1/18 Cabaret at Duling Hall: A Night at the Tonys is at 7:30 p.m. at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.). The Mississippi Op-era hosts the concert featuring show tunes. Maryann Kyle, Peter Lake, Danielle Adams, Krista McKenzie and Emmie Perkins along with Jackson-based pianist Tyler Kemp per-form. Doors open at 6 p.m. $20; call 601-960-2300; email arden@ardenland.net; msopera.org.

TUESDAY 1/19 Energy Brief 2016 is from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Jackson Convention Complex (105 E. Pascagoula St.). The theme is “What Mississippi Business and Community Lead-ers Should Know About Energy Today.” The keynote speak-er is former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour. Registration re-quired. Free; call 601-351-9890; mei.ms. … The TeamJXN January Luncheon is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cathead Dis-tillery (422 S. Farish St.). The guest speaker is Kristen Ley of Thimblepress. Attendees discuss upcoming projects. Pre-register by Jan. 14. $30, $20 members; teamjxn.com.

WEDNESDAY 1/20 The Tedeschi Trucks Band performs at 7:30 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall (255 E. Pascagoula St.). The 11-piece band is known for their modern roots style. Shannon Mc-Nally also performs. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $32.5-$62.5; call 601-292-7121; ardenland.net.

FRIDAY 1/15The Conkrete Hip-Hop Showcase is at Conkrete Sneaker Boutique.

WEDNESDAY 1/13Keep Building Jackson is at the Arts Center of Mississippi.

SATURDAY 1/16“The XX Files: The Tease Is Out There” is at Duling Hall.

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The Harlem Globetrotters play Friday, Jan. 15, at Mississippi Coliseum.

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Events at William F. Winter Archives and His-tory Building (200 North St.)

Jan. 13, noon. Jack Elliott Jr. presents “Tricentennial, Bicentennial—Fort Natchez and the Birth of Mississippi.” Free; call 601-576-6998; mdah.state.ms.us.

Jan. 20, noon. James G. Thomas Jr. discusses his new book, “Conversa-tions with Barry Hannah.” Free; call 601-576-6998; mdah.state.ms.us.

JPS District-wide Pre-Kindergarten Through College (P-16) Community Engagement Council Meeting Jan. 14, 6-7:30 p.m., at Murrah High School (1400 Murrah Drive). Jackson Public Schools is establishing the council to support local students. Attendees will assist in selecting council members. Free; call 960-8700; jackson.k12.ms.us.

Energy Brief 2016 Jan. 19, 8-11:30 a.m., at Jackson Convention Complex (105 E. Pas-cagoula St.). The theme is “What Mississippi Business and Community Leaders Should Know About Energy Today.” The keynote speaker is former Mississippi Gov. Haley Bar-bour. Registration required. Free; call 601-351-9890; mei.ms or eventbrite.com.

Jan. 19, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Cathead Distillery (422 S. Farish St.). The guest speaker is Kristen Ley of Thimblepress. Attendees also discuss upcoming projects. Pre-register by Jan. 14. $30, $20 mem-bers; teamjxn.com.

The Right Way to Start a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Jan. 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Mississippi Center for Nonprofits (201 W. Capitol St., Suite 700). Learn the legal and practical steps to success-fully organize and secure state and federal approval to operate as a tax-exempt organiza-tion. Registration required. $139; call 601-968-0061; msnonprofits.org.

Hinds County Human Resource Agency Meeting Jan. 20, 7 p.m., at Hinds County Human Resource Agency (258 Maddox Road). The board of directors meets on third Wednes-days. Open to the public; Hinds County residents are encouraged to attend. Free; call 601-923-1838; hchra.org.

Happy Mew Year—$25 Cat Spay Special Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m. through Jan. 31, at Mis-sissippi Spay and Neuter—The Big Fix Clinic (100 Business Central Parkway, Pearl). $25; call 601-420-2438.

Family Fun Science Night Jan. 14, 6-8 p.m., at Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (2148 Riverside Drive). Enjoy educational hands-on activities, brainteasers, games and demonstrations. Ideal for families with elementary and middle school students. $2 per person, members free; call 601-576-6000; mdwfp.com/museum.

Visiting Artist: Tony Davenport Jan. 17, 1:30-5:30 p.m., at Mississippi Children’s Museum (2145 Highland Drive). Local artist Tony Dav-enport introduces children to methods of artistic expression. Included with admission ($10, chil-dren under 12 months free); call 601-981-5469; mississippichildrensmuseum.com.

College Savings Mississippi Art Contest Mon-days-Fridays through Feb. 29, statewide. Missis-sippi students compete for four $529 Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) scholarships. Visit the website for contest rules. Free; email julia.wise@treasury.ms.gov; treasurerlynnfitch.com.

Jan. 14, 7 p.m., at Fleet Feet Sports (Trace Station, 500 Highway 51 N., Suite Z, Ridgeland). Learn about the eight-week walking program that begins Jan. 20. The goal is to participate in the Legal Beagle 5K March 12. Free meeting, $75 program registration (does not include race registration); call 601-899-9696; fleetfeetjackson.com.

The Harlem Globetrotters Jan. 15, 7 p.m., at Mississippi Coliseum (1207 Mississippi St.). The basketball team celebrates 90 years of entertaining audiences with an exhibition game. $18-$80; call 800-745-3000; harlemglobetrotters.com.

Fight Night 2: Open Challenge Jan. 16, 7-9 p.m., at Pike County Little Theatre (206 State St., McComb). Enjoy spontaneous match-ups with wrestlers such as “The Prince of Pain” Joe Kane, former WWE star Wes Adams, Justin Overstreet and Princess Kristen. $10; call 601-310-4933; email powerslamproductions@gmail.com; powerslamproductions.com.

Mississippi Talking: An Evening with New Stage Theatre Jan. 14, 6 p.m., at Old Capitol Museum (100 S. State St.). Enjoy performances based on the works of William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, Tennessee Williams and Richard Wright along with contemporary works from Natasha Trethewey, John Grisham and more. Includes wine and hors d’oeuvres. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. $40; call 601-576-6920.

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16, 9:15 p.m. Black Hat Burlesque presents the performance based on the television show “The X-Files.” Doors open at 8 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 at the door; call 877-987-6487; email arden@ardenland.net; ardenland.net.

Tour Jan. 20, 8 p.m. The provocative all-male dance troupe has been performing since 1975. Doors open at 7 p.m. For ages 21 and up. $40-$75; call 877-987-6487; email arden@ardenland.net; ardenland.net.

“Delivered” Dinner Theater Jan. 18, Jan. 20, 7 p.m., at Char (Highland Village, 4500 Interstate 55 N.). The Detectives present the interactive comedy. Includes a three-course meal. RSVP. $49; call 601-291-7444 or 601-937-1752; thedetectives.biz.

Events at Russell C. Davis Planetarium (201 E. Pascagoula St.)

Mondays-Saturdays, 1 p.m., Saturdays, 4 p.m. through Jan. 31. Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes. $6.50, $5.50 seniors, $4 children (cash or check); call 960-1552; thedavisplanetarium.com.

Mondays-Satur-days, 2 p.m. through Jan. 31. The film is about the planets of the Solar System, giant telescopes and other aspects of astronomy. $6.50, $5.50 seniors, $4 children (cash or check); call 601-960-1552; thedavisplanetarium.com.

Mondays-Saturdays, 3 p.m. through Jan. 31. Take a journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe. $6.50, $5.50 seniors, $4 chil-dren (cash or check); call 601-960-1552; theda-visplanetarium.com.

Jan. 13-17, at mul-tiple Jackson locations. The celebration of central Mississippi’s independent music scene includes concerts, showcases, parties and more. The week culminates with the Jackson Hip Hop Awards Jan. 17 from 7-11 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall. Visit the website for specifics. $26.62 general admission; $25 Jackson Hip Hop Awards admission; $35-$55 Kings of the South concert; email jxnindiemusic@gmail.com; jxnindiemusic.com.

The Eli Young Band Jan. 15, 8 p.m., at Hal & Mal’s (200 Commerce St.). The Texas-based country band is known for their hit song, “Crazy Girl.” For ages 18 and up. $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $3 surcharge for under 21; call 601-292-7121; email jane@halandmals.com; ardenland.net.

Conkrete Hip-Hop Showcase Jan. 15, 9-11 p.m., at Conkrete Sneaker Boutique (1500 University Blvd.). Includes music from DevMaccc, Timaal Bradford, K. Juan, Kayoh and DJ Jupiter. Free; email amandarobinson506@gmail.com.

Jan. 16, 8:30 p.m., at Mediterranean Fish and Grill (The Med) (6550 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland). Energizer Entertainment is the host, and Stacey Spencer is the emcee. Includes music from the 601 Band, poetry from Mr. Childress and an open-mic. For ages 21 and up. $10 cover, 50 percent discount until 10 p.m. for Zeta Phi Beta Soror-ity members with ID; call 769-218-7335; email energizerent@gmail.com.

Mississippi Old Time Music Society Jan. 17, 2-4 p.m., at Mississippi Craft Center (950 Rice Road, Ridgeland). Enjoy traditional Mis-sissippi fiddle tunes on third Sundays. Free; call 601-942-7335.

Cabaret at Duling Hall: A Night at the Tonys Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m., at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.). The Mississippi Opera hosts the concert featuring show tunes. Maryann Kyle, Peter Lake, Danielle Adams, Krista McKenzie and Emmie Perkins along with Jackson-based pianist Tyler Kemp perform. $20; call 601-960-2300; email arden@ardenland.net; msopera.org.

Music in the City Jan. 19, 5:15 p.m., at Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.). In Trustmark Grand Hall. Enjoy a cash bar at 5:15 p.m., and a musical performance at 5:45 p.m. Free, donations welcome; call 601-960-1515; msmuseumart.org.

The Tedeschi Trucks Band Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m., at Thalia Mara Hall (255 E. Pascagoula St.). The 11-piece band is known for their modern roots style. Shannon McNally also performs. $32.5-$62.5; call 601-292-7121; ardenland.net.

Bachata for Beginners Jan. 14, 7 p.m., at Salsa Mississippi Studio and Club (605 Duling Ave.). Shawntel McQuarter teaches the Latin dance class. Call 601-213-6355; salsamississippi.com.

SEW (Sewing Every Wednesday) Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., at Pearl Street AME Church (2519 Robinson St.). The community quilting group meetings are open to the public and for all ages. Thread, fabric and sewing machines available. Free; call 601-352-6087; find SEW Sewing Every Wednesday on Facebook.

Keep Building Jackson Exhibit Jan. 13-15, at Arts Center of Mississippi (201 E. Pascagoula St.). The exhibit formerly known as LEGO Jackson is in the main galleries. Meet artist Scott Crawford, enjoy holiday cookies from Campbell’s Bakery and see the latest LEGO creations honoring the city of Jackson. Free; call 601-960-1557.

-cacy Meeting and Civic Engagement Day Plan-ning Session Jan. 20, noon, at Mississippi Immi-grants Rights Alliance (612 N. State St., Suite B). The meeting includes a strategy session for the 2016 Mississippi legislative session. Includes lunch. Free; call 601-968-5182; yourmira.org.

Check jfpevents.com for updates and more listings, or to add your own events online. You can also email event details to events@jacksonfreepress.com to be added to the calendar. The deadline is noon the Wednesday prior to the week of publication.

My People Awards Jan. 15, 10 a.m., at Jack-son State University (1400 John R. Lynch St.). The convocation is at McCoy Auditorium. The keynote speaker is political analyst Juan Williams. The luncheon is at 11:30 a.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.Free convocation, $20 luncheon; call 979-3935; email mwa@jsums.edu; jsums.edu/margaretwalkercenter.

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and Medgar Evers Boulevard). The annual parade features a variety of bands, performers and local celebrities. Participants must RSVP and line up at Brinkley Middle School (3535 Albermarle Road) by 8:30 a.m. Free; call 601-960-1090.

Jan. 17, 3 p.m., at Cade Cha-pel M.B. Church (1000 W. Ridgeway St.). In honor of Martin Luther King Day, enjoy music from the MLK Interdenominational Mass Choir Free; call 601-366-5463.

Jackson 2000 Annual Membership Meeting Jan. 13, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., at Arts Center of Mississippi (201 E. Pascagoula St.). Meet the new board members, and hear about past successes and future plans. Includes lunch and membership signups. Attire is casual or business casual. RSVP. $12, $10 mem-bers; call 960-1500; email todd@jack-sonfreepress.com; jackson2000.org.

A Stage Fractured Jan. 15-17, 7:30 p.m., at Warehouse Theatre (1000 Monroe St.). Watch two experimental one-act plays including Tristan Tzara’s “The Gas Heart” and Caryl Churchhill’s “A Mouthful of Birds.” For mature audi-ences. The show is part of the Unframed at New Stage Theatre Series. $10 (cash or check); call 601-948-3533.

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A fter a university faculty party, married couple George and Mar-tha invite a younger couple, Nick and Honey, to their house for

a drink. The night quickly goes south as George and Martha reveal the true nature of their rocky marriage. While Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” was lauded as too controversial in its day (it didn’t win a Pu-

litzer because of its profanity and sexual themes), people saw it as an insight into true American life. The original produc-tion ran from 1962 to 1964. New Stage Theatre in Jackson opened on Jan. 20, 1966, with a production of the play. To celebrate the company’s 50th season this year, New Stage will perform the play again starting on Jan. 26, 2016, a date that’s close to the origi-nal performance. Francine Thomas Reynolds, New Stage’s artistic director since 2007, acknowl-edges that the play is a heavy load for the actors because of the sheer quantity of dia-logue, as well as the “realness” of its portrayal of a contentious marriage. A personal con-nection to the play informs her desire to do the play justice, she says. During her time in graduate school at Florida Atlantic University, Reynolds worked as the classroom assistant for Albee during the semester he taught at the school in 1987. From working for him, she under-stands how particular he is about his produc-tions. He closely monitors what companies produce his plays and ensures that they stick to the script he sanctioned to be produced. For New Stage’s production, Reynolds says she wants to dig in deep and “really get these actors working with each other.” She hesitates to give away any of the secrets prior to the performances but says that audiences can expect an intense drama that is also sometimes funny.

“It’s just stunning the way it lays ev-erything (about the marriage) out on the table,” she says. Because of the intensity and raw emo-tions conveyed, Reynolds says she needs to be comfortable with who is in the play, and the actors also need to be comfortable with each other. In this run, the four actors be-gan rehearsals via Skype weeks in advance so that they could start that process. In ad-

dition to connecting with the characters, the actors and Reyn-olds are reconnecting with each other: Cullen Douglas, in the role of George, is an alumni of New Stage’s Professional Act-ing Intern Program and has worked with Reynolds before. He returns to Jackson for this show from Los Angeles, where he currently works on ABC’s “Scandal” and appeared re-cently on “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” among other television shows. Reynolds says she is ex-cited to bring the four actors together for the production, but she’s equally thrilled about

the celebration of New Stage’s birthday during it. During the play’s run, New Stage will host an open-to-the-public seminar with Dr. David Crespy, president of the Edward Al-bee Society, at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 29 in the theater’s Hewes Room before that evening’s show. He will present on the history between Albee and the Pulitzer Prize that “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” was supposed to receive in 1963. Reynolds says she marvels at the fact that New Stage produced a play that was considered so scandalous at the time here in Mississippi in the 1960s. The script has been updated a little bit since its initial run in 1966, but Reynolds says the realities of the relationship within the play still resonate. “I think what’s important is what has to happen for these two people (George and Martha) to survive,” she says. “They have to break through an illusion they’ve created. It’s important that things get said, and you don’t live your life through illusion. That’s the takeaway: the way we survive in the world and the falseness that we sometimes portray—it’s important for that to be bro-ken through.” “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” runs Jan. 26 through Feb. 7 at New Stage Theatre (1100 Carlisle St.). Curtain time for perfor-mances on Tuesday through Saturday is 7:30 p.m., and Sunday is 2 p.m. For more informa-tion, visit newstagetheatre.com.

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W hen Jackson native Shanel Jones wanted to form an event focusing on the hip-hop artists of her hometown,

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Townsend, and the official photographer for the evening, Chuckway Washington. Washington began his photography business, FulloFlava Photography, shortly after graduating from Jackson State Uni-versity with a bachelor’s degree in com-munications. He served as the Jackson Hip-Hop Awards’ photographer last year, and his work scored him an invite back. “I think people appreciate the way I captured moments, and the fact that I am a native of Jackson is a plus,” Wash-ington says. The program style will resemble the 2015 show with the exception of the vot-ing process, which relies more on its ex-pert panel this year. Jones says the panel features 20 musicians, producers and oth-er voices in Mississippi hip-hop to select the winners of this year’s awards in cat-egories such as Power Player of the Year, Humanitarian of the Year and Breakout Artist of the Year. “Last year, we left it up to the peo-ple voting from social networks, but we didn’t feel that would be the most accurate option this time,” Jones says. “When it comes to shows like this, it is always going to seem biased, but every-body can’t win. Just wait for your time. That is the best advice I can give to those who may walk away with less than what they feel they deserve.” The second-annual Jackson Hip-Hop Awards is Sunday, Jan. 17, at Thalia Mara Hall (255 E. Pascagoula St.). The pre-show and red carpet begin at 5:30 p.m., and the main show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and are available at ticketmaster.com. For sponsorship and vendor opportuni-ties, call Jaborri Thomas at 601-212-0775 or Shanel Jones at 601-502-7832. For more information, find Jackson Hip-Hop Awards on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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and feature three players with ties to Mississippi. On the defensive side of the ball, the Panthers have former Mis-sissippi State University star Kyle Love at defensive tackle. On offense, Carolina has former University of Mississippi star Michael Oher of “The Blind Side” fame at offensive tackle. The team also has wide receiver Kevin Norwood

from Biloxi, who went to the University of Alabama. The Panthers face the Seattle Seahawks, who have only one player with Mississippi ties: former star MSU linebacker KJ Wright on the defensive side of the ball. On the other half of the NFC bracket, the second seed Arizona Cardinals have two players with Mississippi ties.

Offensive tackles Bradley Sowell and Bobby Massie played at UM. Arizona faces the Green Bay Packers, who have former MSU star Josh Boyd on injured reserve. No players who came from a four-year Mississippi school are cur-rently on Green Bay’s active roster. The top seed in the AFC is the Denver Broncos with one player with Mississippi ties. On the Broncos prac-tice squad is former MSU center Dillon Day. Of course, the Broncos quarter-back Peyton Manning is the son of for-mer UM star Archie Manning. He will try to push back the sunset of his career one last time in these playoffs. Denver faces the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have one player with a tie to Mississippi: for-mer UM star cornerback Senquez Gol-son on injured reserve. The New England Patriots are the second seed in the AFC and have three players with Mississippi ties. Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski played col-lege football at the University of Mem-phis but went to Madison Central High School. New England has been hit hard with injuries to running backs. That should give former UM star Brandon Bolden a chance to make plays in these playoffs at running back. The Patriots also feature former University of South-ern Mississippi linebacker Jamie Collins on defense. Collins and Seattle’s Wright will prove to be two of the biggest stars in the playoffs.

New England hosts the Kansas City Chiefs for the final team in the playoffs. Kansas City has just one player with ties to our state: former USM star Rakeem Nunez-Roches on the defensive line. Both Collins for the Patriots and Nunez-Roches for Kansas City were teammates at Southern Miss but now find themselves on opposing sidelines.

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THURSDAY, JAN. 14 College basketball (7-9 p.m., SECN): The No. 7 Lady Bulldogs take on the No. 24 Missouri Lady Tigers as MSU looks to stay unbeaten in SEC play.

FRIDAY, JAN. 15 NBA (8:30-11 p.m., ESPN): The Cleve-land Cavaliers face the Houston Rockets in a matchup of current playoff teams in the East and West.

SATURDAY, JAN. 16 NFL (3:35-7 p.m., CBS): The New Eng-land Patriots host the Kansas City Chiefs for a spot in the AFC title game. … NFL (7:15- 11 p.m., NBC): The Green Bay Packers look to upend the Arizona Cardinals on the road for a spot in the NFC title game.

SUNDAY, JAN. 17 NFL (12:05-3:30 p.m., Fox): The Carolina Panthers look to prove the regular season was no fluke against the Seattle Seahawks. … NFL (3:40-7 p.m., CBS): The Pittsburgh Steelers could end Peyton Manning’s career with an upset win over the Denver Broncos.

MONDAY, JAN. 18 College basketball (6-8 p.m., SECN): The Lady Bulldogs look to show they are the top ladies team in the state at home against the Lady Rebels of the University of Mississippi.

TUESDAY, JAN. 19 College basketball (6-8 p.m., SECN): UM looks to upset No. 19 South Carolina at home. … College basketball (6-8 p.m., ESPNU): MSU looks to take down Florida on the road.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20 NBA (7-9:30 p.m., ESPN): The Chicago Bulls will try to defeat the best team in the NBA, the Golden State Warriors, who have just two losses so far. For the first time in the history of NFL Wild Card Weekend, all the road teams won. That should make the home teams this weekend very nervous to be hosting.

The NFL Wild Card Weekend gave us two heartbreaking losses. One was a Bengals meltdown, and the other was a missed chip-shot field goal from the Vikings. Both losses will be hard to get over.

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