Xinos and Kudos Participate in Chapter’s Black History Program

Gamma Psi Chapter Xinos and Kudos served as ushers during the Black History Program of the NSPDK, Inc. Chapter at Agape. The theme was “African Americans Achieving in a Democracy”. The devotion was led by Xinos Keevonna Spencer and Kudos Jayden Ganden. Xinos Tamera Harden and Kudos Hudson King gave a summary of the youth’s participation in activities and an appeal for support.

Above: Xinos: Shelby Bond, Maislynne Payne, MaKayla Martin, Shailyah Johnson, Charis Ward, Tamera Harden and Mallory Chandler.

Right Kudos: Hudson King, Jacquan Newsom, and Jayden Ganden

J P Stovall Announces Bid For Jackson City Council District 1

J. P. Stovall, local Jackson Pastor has announced his candidacy for Jackson City Council District 1.

Pastor Stovall has served the City for 13 years as a pastor. He is a graduate of South Side High School and grew up in Jackson.

“I’m asking the people of Bemis, South Jackson and citizens throughout the district to consider voting for me as your next city councilman.”

“My faith, focus on family values, and the future of Jackson will enable me to serve you as the perfect Christian conservative voice on the city council”I will look forward to meeting and seeing you during the campaign.” Tell

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Alma is the cashier at “Little Bit of Everything store” located at 524 Harts Bridge Road in south Jackson. They have tobacco products, fast food and beverages of all kinds including beer.

She is the proud mother of 5 girls and 2 boys and enjoys her worship at Standing on God’s Word Church on Airways in Jackson. 03/09/23 CSENEWS

Reader Writes. . .

Sun, Mar 5, 3:25 AM (

Tonight I saw a boy getting jumped in the parking lot of the mall by 3 or 4 guys. I laid my horn down and told them get off of him. I called the police because they stole his wallet and phone.

While we are talking to the police and his dad, the 15 year old boy looked at me and asked if I was at the Salvation Army volunteering for the homeless over Christmas Break... in that moment I realize this is the same 15 year old who was there hand in hand with us volunteering and feeding the homeless.

My heart sank.

This was the same kid who works bc his family needs the money so bad. He makes good grades… he works for everything he has… his dad told me he bought him some Nike shoes bc he didn’t want to be an outcast for not having nice things… this boy worked for thier landlord to buy his own phone that was stolen tonight.

I can’t get the look on his face out of my mind. Such a good kid.. In a not so good place… I know this is a long shot but does anyone have an iPhone that they would want to donate to this sweet kid?!

My heart is just broken for him and we all know how hard it is to be 15… y’all I know I’m always on here trying to help this person and that person but I can’t let this one go… we are all so blessed and I just feel like what comes around goes around and I just really want to give this kid some hope and put a smile back on his face. UPDATE!!

Got him a iPhone. Would anyone like to do donations to give him to go shopping?!!!

My Venmo is @Lauren-Sundy with last 4 digits 5151

Put Wings On Your Dreams

The small change

Wellness Coach

THINK HEALTHY- LIVE HEALTHY one small change at a time

7 Gratitude Prompts to Show More Appreciation for Your Body

One of the first things I learned during my clinical rotations in nursing school was how to prevent injury to my neck and back when lifting and turning patients. But did I listen to my instructors? Nope. A few months after graduation, I threw a couple of discs in my back out of alignment and the only relief from the nagging pain was to have my threeyear old daughter walk on my it. There’s something to the saying “hindsight is 20/20.” I now realize that I was not as grateful for my body as I should have been; a lesson I had to learn the hard way.

A few years later my husband had a stroke that left him with right-side paralysis. He needed assistance with daily tasks many of us in good physical condition take for granted. So what did I do, knowing very well that I already had a bad back? At the time I was proudly wearing my “Super Woman” cape. You know the one you wear when you are a wife, working mom, full-time student, and doing whatever else you have to do to make ends meet. So adding a couple of other chores like putting his wheelchair in and out of cars and vans, and helping him in and out of the bed and bathtub were no big deal. It’s what Super Moms do! Right? But wearing that cape came with a hefty cost, one that had not crossed my mind at the time. I really thought I was doing a good thing.

What price did I pay for ignoring sound information from my instructors and dismissing the lessons that my body was trying to teach me? If you didn’t know it, pain is a great teacher. Well, in 2009, some 20 years later, I was diagnosed with cervical/lumbar degenerative disc disease. In everyday terms, the discs in my neck and back are worn out. In 2022, a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of my spine showed that things had progressed from moderate to severe. Anyone who suffers from neck and back pain know that at times, the pain can be almost unbearable. But that’s another Blog post.

Had I been practicing living grateful back then, I could have avoided some of the damage to my neck and back. But I did the best I could at the time and now that I’ve learned better, each day I strive to do better. Here is what I’ve learned:

* Gratitude Journaling is a powerful tool that introduces you to yourself and your inner power

* Had I begun Gratitude Journaling years ago, it would have:

* Sat me down and presented me with a visible reminder of the importance of taking care of my body

* Taught me the true meaning of healthy living; that health is the whole person - not merely the absence of disease

* Cautioned me to put my health first because my health is my biggest asset. I would have know that my health is my wealth

* Reminded me to treat my body with respect because it is the only vehicle I have that allows me to experience life

There are five basic things you can do daily to show gratitude for every organ system in your body: 1) Be physically active; 2) Get plenty of rest; 3) Eat a balanced diet; 4) Don’t smoke or use tobacco; 5) Learn to live grateful.

Are you recognizing the hard work your body does for you every day? Do you understand that the body you have is the only one you’re ever going to get so it makes sense to show it more appreciation? When it comes to how we treat our body, we all stand in need of improvement from time to time so for the next 7 days, try the small change ”7 Gratitude Prompts to Show More Appreciation for Your Body.” Remember that enduring change happens one small change at a time.

To read the blog and get a free download, go to https://www. myrtlerussell.com/post/7-gratitude prompts-to-show-more-appreciation-for-your-body

Arlington’s Titans Robatics Team Finishes Just Short of State in First Competition

By CSENews

Arlington Elementary School Principal, Shemon Reaves ask; “Do you have GREAT parental involvement at your school?” And his answer to himself was “Yes, we do at Arlington Elementary School in Jackson, TN.”

Parents were out early last Saturday morning to support their “TN Titans” Robotics Team.

The competition kicked off at 8:00 am at St. George’s Independent School, 1880 Wolfe River Blvd. Collierville, TN. with more than a dozen teams from across the state.

“What a great competition at St. George’s Independent School. There were plenty of amazing robot designs here today,” said Reaves.

“We are very proud of these guys and their families. Only the top 12 will participate in the finals to go to Worlds in Dallas, TX. We finished 13th. This is only our first year. We are already preparing for next year!

Thank you for a great season!”

Elias Marshall – team leader, Judah Sparks – driver, Fabian Taylor –driver, Tyrone Walker – coder., and Dakari Bradford - builder.

Discrimination Research

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“In a time where much -needed discussions of systemic racism are being derailed by political buzzwords, I wanted to contribute something that sparked respectful conversations, in a responsible way,” said Ocegueda. “We owe it to the victims to make sure their stories are heard.”

Looking as far back as the Transatlantic slave trade, Ocegueda’s research brings to light the medical fallacies and experiments that were carried out by anatomists and medical professionals throughout U.S. history.

Her research looks not only at the dehumanization of Black bodies, both in life and in death, but also at various experiments that have taken place throughout U.S. history such as the Tuskegee Experiment, Henrietta Lacks’ cell harvesting, and more that has created a sense of distrust between the Black community and healthcare professionals.

Initially written as part of an assignment in her African American History Course in the Fall of 2022, Ocegueda was encouraged to apply to the symposium and was admitted as the sole representative for JSCC.

“I applaud the passion and the tireless work that has gone into Ashlee’s research to bring to light a history many do not know,” said Dr. Jennifer Lopes, VP of Academic Affairs. “Her ability to articulate her research through her writing as well as her presentation reflects the caliber of student enrolled in our online degree programs. This is a subject matter that requires immense detail in how it is prepared and delivered, and her passion for the subject shines through in every way.”

Ocegueda is a non-traditional honors student from Murfreesboro, TN. A mother of two, who is set to complete her degree online through JSCC’s online degree programs.

Councilwoman Skinner Reads At Issac Lane

Jackson City Councilwoman Tara Skinner (District 5) recently participated in Read Across American by reading Riley Rules. “Hey Angela Nelson Parks I read Riley Rules to the kids at Issac Lane and they were like ‘we know Riley she also likes to dance.”

JCM Middle and High cheer perform for Memphis Grizzlies Spirit Day

Cheer team gains exposure, leadership opportunities from FedEx Forum event

JACKSON, Tenn. – Cheerleaders at Jackson Central-Merry Middle and High School had the opportunity to participate in the Memphis Grizzlies Spirit Day game sponsored by Varsity Spirit. Of the 33 middle and high school girls that make up the cheer teams, 28 participated in this exciting event at the FedEx Forum on Saturday, February 25th.

“It was so exciting. We were the stars of the show! The crowd was really big, but they loved our performance. We found out about it a couple of months ago and didn’t have a lot of time to practice our routine, but the Cougars always show up and show out and do the best we can,” stated senior cheerleader Nichole Adams.

The teams were extended an invitation by Megan Hulet, the State Director of Varsity Spirit. The girls were joined by high school coach Jennifer Freeman and middle school coach Essence Bush. During their time at the Forum, the JCM Middle and High cheer teams participated in a meet and greet with the Memphis Grizzlies Dancers and performed a routine during the pregame show.

“At JCM, we’re all about extending leadership and engagement opportunities for students outside of the classroom. This is just one example of what makes our school unique. As an administrator, seeing students excel outside the classroom makes you so proud,” JCM High School Principal Ramonica Dorsey said.

The exposure and leadership opportunity this event afforded the JCM cheer team was unmatched. Although many regional schools such as White Station High School, Cordova, and Germantown Middle were represented, JCM took ownership by leading when they were placed in the front row during the performance.

“This Grizzlies event was the last time for our seven high school seniors to perform, so to end their season at an NBA game was really special. Some of the girls had never been to an NBA game before. They all did really well, and it was a great way to end the season together,” said high school cheer coach Jennifer Freeman.

Vikings Honored

Congratulations to Mr. Fred Moore (R) and Mr. Stephon Shivers (L) for being recognized for the Region 7A- All Region Team!

Great job, on advancing to the TSSAA STATE TOURNAMENT!

Smith Visits Acs

NFL Player and Super Bowl Champion, Trey Smith visited Alamo City Schools last week to read to students. Mr. Smith wanted to surprise his little cousin, Kinzlee Dotson, by reading to her class. The book of choice was “My Very Favorite Book In The Whole Wide World” by Michael Robertson. He ended his visit with a parade through the hallways giving every student an opportunity to give him a high five chanting “way to go Chiefs, way to GO!” Thank you Mr. Trey Smith for visiting Alamo City School! It was a pleasure to meet you! #readacrossamericaweek #readacrossamericaday #wearealamo

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