Jackson Expose’ October 2014
Dr. Timothy Quinn GET ON UP! Local Cast members talk about their experience in the famous movie!
Pastor Tonya Ware Featured Inside!
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08. THE DREAM TEAM Shannon Brown and Thomas Roots
10. DR. TIMOTHY QUINN Of Quinn’s Healthcare
12. PASTOR TONYA WARE “The Voice”
14. GET ON UP Local Actors/Artist Featured
16. WHO’S WHO
Timothy Quinn, MD of Quinn Healthcare Editor’s Note: It is such an honor to present such great people in my magazine!
See Who’s Who
18. COMMUNITY NEWS Serving you better!
20. J LEE Photo Gallery
Everyone from Dr. Timothy Quinn, to Pastor Tonya Ware, to my Who’s Who honorees, to the actors/artists portrayed inside the magazine. Also check out the amazing community leaders featured too!
22. HONEY & FRIENDS Another great recipe from Honey
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LACES BY LEXI
TEAMS UP WITH IM IN RIDGELAND
The Best of Both Worlds Shannon C. Brown owner, of Laces by Lexi and Thomas Roots, owner of Interior Motives have formed an amazing collaboration offering services to women in the Ridgeland, Madison, Jackson and the surrounding areas. It is a one stop shop sure to meet all your shopping needs and so much more.
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hannon C. Brown is the owner of Laces
by Lexi, a swanky upscale lingerie boutique which encourages women of all shapes and sizes to embrace their curves. She is excited about her relocation to Ridgeland. Laces by Lexi carries a variety of lingerie and sleepwear in both regular and plus sizes; as well as lounge wear, handbags, shoes and now SWIMWEAR! The very popular weight loss, hour glass trainer can be found there that is sure to trim your waistline for any outfit from a pair of jeans to an elegant evening gown. Laces by Lexi also provides bra sizing and lingerie parties for a fun girl’s night out.
Thomas Roots, owner of Interior Motives, provides everything from high fashion clothing, hats and jewelry, to furniture, interior decorating and event planning. Interior Motives is a high-end and sophisticated boutique that carries designer dresses and gowns for that holiday party or any special occasion at reasonable prices. They provide interior decorating, be it a home, office or any space imaginable. They also provide event planning services for any and all occasions from weddings to large corporate and state functions.
They are located at 295 Hwy 51, Ridgeland, MS within the old Merchant Bank building. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 10-3pm. Store Phone number: 601-790-9978. “Laces by Lexi….Where Elegance Meets Sophistication…” Interior Motives. . . .“Where our Motives are Strictly Intentional” www.lacesbylexi.com lacesbylexi@gmail.com thomasbydesign@comcast.net
Dr. Timothy Quinn of Quinn’s Healthcare
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“This power is achieved by timely screenings and positive lifestyle changes” -Dr. Quinn
Dr. Timothy Quinn Of Quinn’s Healthcare ing more informed of the power they actually have over their health outcomes. “This power is achieved by timely screenings, and making positive lifestyle changHe was a medic in the Guard es.” for about 15 years. It was during that time that he “By educating my commudecided to become a physi- nity about the importance of timely screenings includcian. ing mammograms, breast Dr. Quinn attended Bel- cancer can be diagnosed haven College and he later at the early stages when it attended Meharry Medical can be simply surgically reCollege in Nashville, Ten- moved, and the patient’s life can be saved,” says Dr. nessee. Quinn. “My home state of Mississippi has one of the highest death His latest accomplishment rates from multiple medical occurred this year. After the election of our new Mayor conditions” says Quinn. this year, Dr. Quinn submitAccording to Dr. Quinn, ted a detailed letter to his these untimely deaths can staff volunteering his serbe avoided in many situa- vices to help with Mayor tions by the public becom- Yarbor’s administration as a Dr. Timothy Quinn grew up in McComb, Mississippi. After graduating from high school, he joined the National Guard.
health advocate. Dr. Quinn was immediately contacted, and a meeting was scheduled with the Mayor. “During this meeting, the Mayor told me that he wanted a health task force. The Mayor revealed that I was repeatedly recommended when he consulted with his colleagues. He said that I was referred to as the health doctor on television. I now head that task force.” Dr. Quinn can regularly be seen on television promoting the necessity of health screenings and the necessity for healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle. Every Saturday morning doctor Quinn meets with anyone who wants to join them in his walking club. Visit Quinntotalhealth.com. ”
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Pa s to r To nya Wa re
Tonya Ware “The Voice”
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astor Ware began singing at the age of six. As she grew older, she accompanied her father who visited the inmates in jail to minister to them.
through her gift of song. She has been featured on BET, GMC, and FOX Network.
It was during those occassions that some of the inmates heard Tonya sing and as a result referred to her as the little girl with “The Voice.”
Along the way Tonya met her husband Bishop Adrian Ware. Together they pioneered the well known “Church Triumphant” which is located in Ridgeland, MS where she serves as the Vice Chief Executive Officer.
That incredible voice landed her a Berklee School of Music Scholarship after performing at a singingsongwriter program.
In 2006 Tonya released her first self titled album called “Tonya Ware - The Voice” and will be releasing a new Jazz EP.
Since that time Pastor Ware Here website: http://www. has enchanted thousands tonyaware.com/thevoice/.
Get On Up!
LeCourtney Harness, pictured above, played the role of Marva Whitney in the James Brown biopic “Get On Up” LeCourtney Harness, a Port Gibson native has over 13 years as a performer. She landed her current role in Get On Up after a hiatus from acting after the passing of her mother.
Mrs. Harness is a 2003 graduate of Jackson State University in Speech Communication with a Concentration in Dramatic Arts, and received her MBA from Belhaven University in 2012.
“I feel the opportunity to be part of such a great film as Get on Up was simply God’s way of showing me that all things are truly possible,” says LeCourney.
LeCourtney is thankful that she got to work with so many incredible actors and actresses. She received industry advice from them all. “I keep in touch with many of them and will always be thankful for the experience.”
LeCourtney says she is preparing for new film and theatre opportunities and will never give up on her career again.
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“It was a wonderful feeling to see myself once again on the “big screen”.
*Rashad poses with Ty A. Patterson at the “Get on Up” Movie Premier
Rashad Smith, featured above in the back- “I have a burning desire to express myself ground as the drummer for Little Richard is creatively whether singing, playing, acting, no stranger to the music scene. dancing, performing, and/ or producing for myself, or the general public. At an early age he began to sing in the local church and various talent shows. He knew Some of the artist he has graced the stage then that his true calling was gracing the with are Rap artist David Banner, R & B stage with his vocal ability despite his abil- crooner Keith Sweat, B2k, Omarion, Jesse McCartney, Bow Wow, and K.C. & Jo Jo, to ity to play five different instruments. name a few. Visit his website at: http:// www.rashadsmithonline.com/ www.jacksonexpose.com
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Who’s Who In Metro Jackson and Beyond!
Kayla A Paul-Lindsey PRODUCT title 03 CPA FIRM, P.C @ +44 (0)123 456 789
5898 Ridgewood , ? , Road, Suite D . Jackson, MS 39211
PRODUCT title 03 Darrell Spence
& YET The Texas Tie Guy @ +44 (0)123 456 789 http://www.theyethttp://www.texastieguy.com , ? , center.org/ .
Ph: 888-665-8802
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Tavaris Gray PRODUCT title 03 Sno Biz @
+44 (0)123 456Canton 789 6154 Old Rd. Jackson, MSPh: , ? , . 601.665.8192
Starkishia PRODUCTRoundtree title 03 Author @ +44 (0)123 456 789 , ? , facebook.com/starkishia. . rountree
http://www.snobIzoldcanton.com/
WHO’s Who
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Baldwin & Baldwin 939 N Congress St, Jackson, MS (601) 960-4533 http://baldwinfirm.com/
Heaven Cent 5003 Parkway Dr. Ste. 3, Jackson. MS 601.327.1357 http://instagram.com/heavencent2014
JC & Liz YET Center 4731 North Stte St., Jackson, MS http://www.theyetcenter.org/ 601.345.8067
Kayla A. Paul-Lindsey CPA FIRM, P.C. 5898 Ridgewould Rd, Ste D Jackson, MS 39211 Ph: 601.362.7690
Perkins Pediatric Dentistry 4631 Hanging Moss Rd.,Jackson MS 601.981.9303
Quin Healthcare 768 North Avery Boulevard 601-487-6482 http://quinntotalhealth.com/
Stevenson Law Group 137 E McDowell Road 769-251-0207 http://www.damonstevensonlaw.com/
Starkishia Roundree Author
Sno Biz Tavaris Gray 6154 Old Canton Rd., Jackson, MS Ph: 601.665.8192 http://www.snobizoldcanton.com/
facebook.com/TeresaPerkinsPediatricDentistry
https://www.facebook.com/starkishia.rountree
The Texas Tie Guy The Lake Vista Mall, Lewisville, Texas http://www.texastieguy.com/
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Community Serving You Better
Baptist Church
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Sickle Cell Foundation
Cure Sickle Cell Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation registered as a Mississippi Charity dedicated to fighting sickle cell disease and helping families who it affects.
Our mission is to improve the lives of families who suffer from sickle cell disease (SCD) through education, family support and research. The ultimate goal is to support efforts aimed at providing a uni-
versal cure for SCD. Contact this great organization at: 601-853-3402 or 601-918-3987 P.O. Box 2509 Madison, MS 39130-2509 dee@curesicklecell.org
Fumni Queen Franklin Founder of T.A.P.S
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and awareness in women who have been abused, mentally, physically and Thick And Proud Sisters (TAPS) is a medium serving emotionally which has resulted in an inability to to support and empower women who have been ne- love themselves and othglected by society because ers. Its members are joined of their full framed bodies. by common them – a love It is committed to reclaim- for sisterhood and unity -ing an restoring self worth promote a powerful voice 18 www.jacksonexpose.com
among women who will nurture and foster the future of our city, our state, and our nation. Email:hathor601@aol.com Website: www.thickandproudsisters.webnode.com Phone: 769-233-1936 FB: www.facebook.com/ThickAndProudSisters
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Aunt Joyce’s Kids
Aunt Joyce’s Kids was founded my Kimberly V. Bracey in honor of her Aunt Joyce who after battling a form of cancer passed away at the young age of 49. After seeing how her only adult son took care of her aunt, and the financial
strain it was for him, Kimberly decided to organize a nonprofit in her Aunt’s honor due to her Aunt Joyce’s love for kids and her big heart. Aunt Joyce’s Kids assists families in the Jackson Metropolitan area who are low-income caregivers for children diagnosed with forms of cancer.
Kimberly V. Bracey, founder of Aunt Joyce’s kids is currently the Executive Assistant to Mayor Tony Yarbor. She is also a full-time student at Walden University where she is developing her dissertation surrounding the effect of childhood cancers on indigent and unmarried female caregivers. She is married to Commissioner Santore D. Bracey and together they have five children. To make donations : Call 601-214-0156. Contact Eamil: auntjoycekids@gmail.com
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This is Breast Cancer Awareness month. This is a time when women are encouraged to get a mammogram.
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Gallaway Baptist Church, an adopter of Johnson Elementary School, recently hosted a fabulous carnival at the school which had dozens of games for the children, plenty of free food, popcorn, snow balls and more. It was a blast of fun for the kids and adults too!
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Voice of Calvary Ministries. Their team of Peer to Peer Counselors and Case Managers work hard to assist Veterans who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless all over the State of Mississippi. They cover 76 of the 82 counties in MS.
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The Sisterhood. Mission: to encourage women to believe in themselves and to live life to the fullest. Contact: Natasha Robinson President at 769 447 7163. Barbara Parker Thornton is the community volunteer outreach coordinator. She and her veteran husband were once homeless and were looking for housing. They were referred by Jean Bradley at VOC ministries who told them how to get help from Voice of Calvary Ministries. Contact them at: (866) 406-8449.
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J Lee
Film Screening 1
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J Lee Photo Gallery (Photo Credit: Sidney Conley Photography)
1. J Lee and Nez 2. Dana & J. Lee 3. Rena Monk & J Lee 4. Dominique “Nikki� Reed & Christopher 5. J Lee at the Premier 6. Merc B. Williams hosting the Q&A session 7. Chandra (actress in the film) & J. Lee 8. Cast of the film Martin Sims, Eykrah Burton, Rena Monk, Amia Edwards, Kerry Thomas, Dominique Reed, Chandra, Danyell Love, Jesseyln Stegall, Yancey Oatis, Terryal Thomas & Mario Tolliver (Photo Credit: Will sterling) 9. Shelena from Bring It & J. Lee 10. Will Sterling and guest
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Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center Our Mission To provide quality primary and preventative healthcare and social services to the communities we serve. We are committed to serving the uninsured and undeserved
About Us
Services Include
Founded in 1970, Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center is the largest primary provider of health care services to the uninsured and underserved in Central Mississippi as well as one of the oldest Federally Qualified Health Centers, (FQHC) in the nation. In addition, Jackson-Hinds operates eighteen (18) clinics serving Hinds, Warren, and Copiah Counties which include 5 school based clinics and (two) 2 mobile units.
Adult medicine, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Optometry, X-Ray, Social Services, Transportation, WIC Certification, Medicaid Screening, Medical Housing Complexes
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Dr. Jasmin Chapman, CEO 3502 West Northside Drive Jackson, Mississippi 39213 Phone: (601) 362-5321
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COOKING WITH HONEY
~MS HONEY’S DEEP DISH SKILLET PEACH COBBLER~ What a delicious mouth full of down-home southern goodness and a prefect treat to add to your menu! • 1 lager cast iron skillet “ LOL Every southern girl should have one it will last a lot longer then those to tight high heels” • 1 stick butter • 1-1/2 -2 cans peaches depending on the size of your skillet • 1 cup of firmly packed brown sugar • 1 can of biscuits 12 in the can • 8 oz cream cheese • 1/2 cup of Caramel ( I used Mrs Richardson’s) • 1/2 can sweet condense milk • 2 teaspoon nutmeg • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • teaspoon vanilla • take 6 biscuits and pull them apart/ roll them into balls and lightly flour • the other 6 flatten dust with flour/ sprinkle on cinnamon and powder sugar set to set • open peaches pour half the juice in a cup set to side •( in a medium bowl mix cream cheese sweet milk vanilla the peach juice you set to the side and caramel and blend) • melt butter • add 1 cup brown sugar • once the butter and sugar has began to caramelize add biscuit ball using a lager spoon turn ball after about 3 minutes • add peaches placing them at random • sprinkle nutmeg and cinnamon • pour caramel mixture let cook down for 5 minutes • place biscuits on top place in a pre~heated oven for 25-28 minutes until biscuits are golden brown and server • PERFECTLY serves will cool whip or vanilla ice cream YUM YUM YUMMY!!!! Love You HONEY~
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