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amille Ross no longer keeps pace when a driver zips by her on the highway. “I try to keep my competitive side contained more now,� Ross, who is a firstyear 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 Mississippi College, where she served four years as an assistant coach. In her time there, the 37-yearold 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 biathlons 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 GriffithJoyner 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 Intercollegiate Athletic Conference records in the 55-, 100-, and 200-meter outdoor and indoor sprints and the long jump. She still remembers

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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 minor 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 Institute in Troy, N.Y., before moving to the metro in 2011 to coach at Mississippi College. Now, in her first year at JSU, the crosscountry 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 athletes 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 continue 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 runner, winning is not everything. What matters most is working hard to achieve victory. —Brian Gordon

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hen I stepped on the scale last Saturday morning, I saw a number that I never wanted to see. I always thought that if I hit this certain 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 always 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 marshal at the Mississippi Blues Marathon. I stood for hours at the intersection of State and Amite streets, giving encouragement 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. Running 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 police officer directing traffic. I stood there in the pouring rain, watching as these people kept going, regardless of the fact that it was cold and their shoes were getting soaked. While a

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 regardless of speed, they’re still making that journey. They’re still climbing the mountain 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

A setback here and there isn’t the end of the world. 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 fullmarathoners walked and ran more than 137,000 feet, and of course, the halfmarathoners 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.

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 vicious 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 hearing 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 certain 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 without offering constructive criticism, I just remind myself that it’s my journey. Not theirs. And besides, I look good regardless 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 include 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 Jackson ideas at amber@jacksonfreepress.com.

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Freelance writer Timothy Quinn is a family physician at Quinn Total Health who dedicates himself to consistent, comprehensive 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 novels 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 arielle@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 Jackson 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 musician 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 Consultant 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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She decided on her location because there wasn’t any place to get a plate lunch in the area. “We are growing. People are happy that we are here because the food reminds them of what they grew up eating,� says Brown.

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ackson native Ciara Brown knows a thing or two about good southern food and delectable desserts. The 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

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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.

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.

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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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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 entrÊe 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.

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. Looking for a great place to meet with friends or have cocktails after work? Surin of Thailand is your destination spot!

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

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hile Hinds County’s adult and juvenile detention centers are no strangers to problems, both facilities are especially familiar with the kinds of challenges that attract attention from federal civil-rights watchdogs. For example, a 2011 federal lawsuit on behalf of children imprisoned 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 report 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 oversee 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.

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 publicinterest 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, cofounder 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, respectively. 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 working together and whether they’re actually collaborating 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. Advocates for kids imprisoned at Henley-Young Juvenile Justice Center in Wright said children have told SPLC attorJackson say they want an agreement between Hinds County and Jackson neys that detention-center staff sometimes imPublic Schools to clarify who’s in charge of running the school there. properly pull kids out of class as punishment. Teeuwissen denies this; he said if detentioncenter staff removes a child from class, it’s at the The ‘Complex Matter’ of Raymond Jail court’s direction. Wright also said Henley-Young needs personnel to Pieter Teeuwissen, an attorney for the Hinds County Board work with students who require exceptional education services, such of Supervisors, said the county has been talking to the DOJ weekly as individualized education plans. since the summer and is close to a finalizing a settlement agreement In 2011, the SPLC and Disability Rights Mississippi sued the over conditions at the Raymond jail. county over allegations of abuse that included “forcing children to “This is a complex matter, and all parties want to make sure that stay in small cells for 20 to 23 hours every day with little human the document is the best pathway to (addressing) important concerns contact, exercise or access to education and rehabilitation programs; at the jail as well as assisting the criminal-justice system,� Teeuwissen verbally abusing and threatening physical harm to children and their told the Jackson Free Press. families; and withholding medication from children with serious In June 2014, the DOJ announced the agency would open a mental-health problems.� “pattern or practice investigation� of both the Raymond Detention Leonard Dixon, who runs the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center and the Jackson Detention Center downtown into the ques- Center in Cook County—the nation’s largest juvenile-justice facilition of “whether Hinds County protects prisoners from harm at the ty—monitors Henley-Young for the federal court. He has observed hands of other prisoners and staff� and “improper use of force.� some of the issues about student discipline that SPLC raises and said That announcement followed a grand jury investigation that senior circuit court Judge Tomie Green ordered that called the facility PRUH -$,/6 VHH SDJH “inadequately staffed� and in “deplorable� condition.

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to documents Gov. Bryant’s office 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 representing 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 proposed zoning changes. McQuirter, the supervisor, says it won’t be an ammunitions plant. He added that the firm the county is courting is open to the covenants residents want. He said the megasite, like Nissan, 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 megasite to complement the Byram-Clinton Parkway. The 18-mile corridor is a proposed multi-lane route between Byram at Interstate 55 South, extending northwest to the Norrell Road interchange at Interstate 20 in Clinton. The parkway will consist of retail, residential and commercial development. In 2015, Hinds County floated legislation to construct a new wastewater-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 congressman 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 whatever he can from the federal level to be helpful to the state and local leaders to help bring jobs and economic development to the area,� Baker said. Comment at www.jfp.ms.

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Madison, Jackson Districts Skeptical of MAEP Changes by Arielle Dreher

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calculated to changing the overall standard, which could have adverse effects on lowergraded and lower-performing school districts, school-district officials say. At the Jan. 4 Stennis Press Forum, Reeves cited Mississippi Department of Education data to repeat the conservative argument that higher-performing school districts—with an A or B grade—spent more on instruction than on administrative costs in fiscal-year 2015. His conclusion was that C districts are spending more on administrative costs instead of on instruction, which makes them perform poorly. The lieutenant 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 (including federal, state and local contributions

which includes MAEP dollars) on instructional costs. But using the high-administrativecost argument, Reeves wants the state to start funding schools based on A or B district 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 district 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 perstudent 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 determined 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 officials believe it would translate into a lower base student cost and even less funding 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 standards in the state. How Changing the Standard Could Hurt MAEP is a complicated formula, and a school’s rating indicates how proficient a school district’s student body is. So an A school district means that the majority of students in that district are proficient and advanced. The way Jackson Public Schools Chief Financial Officer Sharolyn Miller understands the formula, if the standard for base student cost was changed to an A or B district standard—like Reeves suggested—all districts below those grades would end up receiving less funding because higher-performing districts have high-performing students 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 district, we have a lot of different needs,

TALK | education comparable reports available online, released in 2014), JPS spent 66 percent of its total budget, which includes local, state and federal sources, on instructional costs. Madison County Schools spent 70 percent of its budget on instructional costs in the same year. If “other instructional costs� such as paying principals and school counselors are included, 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

Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves told the Stennis Press Forum that he plans to revisit the state’s K-12 funding formula in the upcoming legislative session.

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 percent 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 drastically in student population size, their total budget spending on instruction versus administrative costs is quite close. In the 2012-2013 school year (the most recent,

-$,/6 IURP SDJH 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 problem 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 Foundation spoke to the positive effects of improving detention-center schools. That study, “Just Learning: A Study of Juvenile

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 substantially 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.�

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 citizens during most of their lives. “Yet, substantial evidence shows that, if these children improve their education and start to become successful students 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 custody of the juvenile-justice systems in 2010, one-third of them were in the South, the report finds. In the South and

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 numbers throughout the year. The switch to average daily membership would be a welcome change to Madison County Schools, McGehee said, because the district is seeing a growth rate from 2.5 percent 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 accurate picture of how many students are in a district year-round. MDE supports the change to average daily membership, in order to provide funding to school districts for all students enrolled. In a statement from state Superintendent Carey Wright emailed to the Jackson 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 membership an “important change.� “School districts must budget and provide 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.

throughout the nation, the kids in these systems are overwhelmingly 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 compared 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 address 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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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 funding on teacher salaries, which is considered an instructional cost, last year. While the MDE data show that lower-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 expenses like teacher salaries, supplies, books and technology. Administrative costs include central office salaries, school-board expenses and consultants—and neither JPS or Madison County Schools uses state MAEP funds for those costs. Both often dip into local taxpayer or federal funds to pay those costs. When the Legislature mandated teacher pay raises, signed into law in 2014, school districts had to stretch MAEP funds and use their local or federal funding to pay teachers.

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our children are going to have different 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 standard changed, Miller said she would need to maintain a certain level of funding to catch those students up—using intervention programs—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 disadvantage,� she said. “There would have to be other dollars used to help get you to an A.� Madison County Schools Superintendent 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 affect his district negatively, not positively, because 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 dollars. 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.

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GOP, Dems Marking Territory by Arielle Dreher

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‘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 graduation, had legislators on their feet a lot because standing ovations 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.� 10 Reeves praised charter-school success in the state so far,

Dahmer Honored 50 Years After Murder The Mississippi Senate passed a bipartisan resolution last week to honor Vernon Dahmer Sr. on the 50th anniversary 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 activists, like Hollis Watkins who worked with SNCC in Hattiesburg 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 Mississippi 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 cooperate,� he said. “The only thing I would ask our elected officials ... is to be considerate that everybody is not in the same position 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-registration 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.� IMANI KHAYYAM=

he Legislature’s opening day was part sports competi- as well as the educational programs the Legislature worked tion, part stage play. Even before adopting temporary to fund in the last four years. That included reading coaches rules, Democrats in the Mississippi House of Repre- in some school districts and professional-development prosentatives tried to flex their muscle to show the party grams for teachers that have produced results, he said. 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 session. This, she argued, would enable members and committee chairmen the opportunity to discuss legislation in a public forum. “This is, in my opinion, transparency,â€? 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.â€? The resolution did not get off the ground, despite some Democratic votes. The House of Representatives took voice votes—yelling “ayeâ€? and “noâ€? instead of recorded roll-call votes before the temporary rules were adopted. The roaring “noâ€? votes in response to the transparency proposal reflects the House Republican majority, even more recognizable on the large readerboard 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 nomination 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 %XXSVRI] +IRIVEP .MQ ,SSH [EW W[SVR MRXS SJĂ&#x;GI .ER EPSRK I have many flaws,â€? he told the House. “You’ve cho[MXL EPP SXLIV WXEXI IPIGXIH SJĂ&#x;GMEPWÂŻI\GITX +SZ 4LMP &V]ERX sen to look past my shortcomings.â€? The “weâ€? does not include most Democrats who chose to remain silent for the voice vote to re-elect Gunn. “The challenges cannot be tackled by quick fixes,â€? The Mississippi Senate and House elected their second-in- Reeves said Jan. 7. “I believe we can work together to find the commands last week: Rep. Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, as best approach for our children; in fact, Mississippi’s prosperspeaker pro tempore of the House, and Sen. Terry Burton, ity depends on it.â€? R-Newton, as Senate president pro tempore. Beyond those K-12 education is likely to be a focus of the upcoming elections, no committee chairmanships or committees were session—on issues from changing parts of the state’s funding set in the first week or by press time, largely due to disputed formula, the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, to election contests: one in the House and one in the Senate. changing the state’s charter-school law.

Infrastructure: A Priority? Attorney General Jim Hood’s Jan. 7 inauguration party on the bottom floor of the Sillers Building 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 education in the state as well as infrastructure concerns that could get the state sued. A Mississippi Economic Council report released in December showed that 936 state bridges and 24,591 miles of state road need repair, and the number increases when county 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 Legislature to increase funding by at least $75 million annually. MEC offered a “menu of funding optionsâ€? 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 infrastructure needs. “Our infrastructure is falling in, and we could get sued on that kind of stuff,â€? 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.â€? Comment at www.jfp.ms.

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s a new legislative session begins in Mississippi, one of the hot topics will be education. Legislators will file bills and make proposals to “improveâ€? our “abysmal failureâ€? of a public-school system. But are our schools really such a failure? Admittedly, we can improve as educators work to make our schools better, but to those who constantly 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, students 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 electives. The “exit examâ€? 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 Personâ€? learning (emotionally, socially, physically and intellectually). 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 student proficiency on standardized tests. For years, these tests were the Mississippi 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 student 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, Geography, U.S. Government and Economics); four mathematics (must include Algebra I and Geometry); four science (must include Biology I and either Chemistry or Physical Science); one health/PE; two business/ technology (must include an Information and Communications Technology II; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); or Foundations course); one art; and four electives. Even then, the student must also pass the Subject Area Test for Algebra I, Biology I, English II and U.S. History (or meet a convoluted combination 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 first few weeks of school, based on what 4-year-olds should know in areas such as literature; informational text; production and distribution of writing; presentation of knowledge and ideas; conversations in standard English; vocabulary acquisition and usage; counting and comparing 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 “readyâ€? for kindergarten. Even if Mississippi schools and teachers are able to meet these increased standards, manage to overcome the over 34 percent of children in Mississippi living in poverty, and are able to meet the proficiency levels dictated by state law, standards are to be increased whenever 75 percent of Mississippi students score proficient 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 compared to schools of decades ago, we have come a long way. Shannon Eubanks is the principal of the Enterprise Attendance Center in 12 Brookhaven. Opinions stated here are his own. >Â˜Ă•>ÀÞÊ£Îʇʣ™]ĂŠĂ“ä£ĂˆĂŠĂŠUĂŠĂŠÂ?v°Â“Ăƒ

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hanges to the Mississippi Adequate Education Program are likely to be on the legislative agenda and horizon, but lawmakers must proceed with caution when tampering with certain components of the formula. MAEP is not a simple formula. Even wellintentioned 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 fill 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 effectively districts spend their tax dollars is dangerous because it takes money to be effective. And a 2013 legislative report found only 10 districts 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 instructional 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 first before taking the smoke-and-mirrors approach of redefining the word “adequate� in order to slash publiceducation funding. There’s a saying in educationpolicy circles that although money doesn’t solve everything, most solutions do cost money. The same is true in the business arena, in fact. The accountability rankings in low-performing rural and inner-city school districts may reflect the need to trim waste, but it’s wrongheaded to assume that high-performing districts, which tend to be more affluent, perform well because 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 officials themselves what the consequences 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.

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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 political 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 Vietnam,� on April 4, 1967 at the historic Riverside Church in Harlem, consensus 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. government 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. Johnson 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 signing, Johnson touted himself as a friend of the Civil Rights Movement. Like many politicians, 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 powerful. 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 powerful 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 neglectful 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 officials 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 disconcerting. The brown water, the crumbling infrastructure and potholes all tell a story of political neglect that leads to the highest echelons 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 ordinary people hold them accountable. Holding elected officials accountable is no small task. It will take courage. It will take a willingness to be unpopular, mocked and scorned in some popular circles. Nonetheless, it is necessary. King would surely condemn the attempted 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:

It will take a willingness to be unpopular, mocked and scorned.

“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 reminded of his political courage and unwillingness to cower in the face of those wielding political power and influence. We should subscribe 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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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 beginning 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 wonder that food consumption 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, engage 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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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 carbohydrates 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.

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Melanie Collins: Get back to deep-water aerobics.

Amber Helsel: Eat cleaner.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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AMERICAN/SOUTHERN CUISINE Basil’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. PIZZA Sal & 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. ITALIAN BRAVO! (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 DINING Eslava’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/GREEK Aladdin 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. BARBEQUE Chimneyville (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 Townâ€? 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 HOUSES Cups Espresso CafĂŠ (Multiple Locations, www.cupsespressocafe.com) Jackson’s local group of coffeehouses offer a wide variety of espresso drinks. Wi-fi. BARS, PUBS & BURGERS 4th & 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 INDIAN Fusion 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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by Dustin Cardon, dustin@jacksonfreepress.com 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 FILE PHOTO/TRIP BURNS

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Underground 119 will reopen in spring 2016.

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 601981-7885. For more food coverage, visit jfp.ms/food.

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Keep Building Jackson is at the Arts Center of Mississippi.

The Conkrete Hip-Hop Showcase is at Conkrete Sneaker Boutique.

“The XX Files: The Tease Is Out There� is at Duling Hall.

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WEDNESDAY 1/13

Jackson Indie Music Week continues at multiple 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. $26.62 general admission; $25 Jackson Hip Hop Awards admission; $35-$55 Kings of the South concert; email jxnindiemusic@ gmail.com; jxnindiemusic.com.

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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 elementary and middle school students. $2 per person, members free; call 601-576-6000; mdwfp.com/museum.

Roots-rock super-group the Tedeschi Trucks Band performs Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Thalia Mara Hall.

Heartâ€? and Caryl Churchhill’s “A Mouthful of Birds.â€? 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.â€? 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 BY MICAH SMITH bands, performers and local celebrities. Participants must RSVP and line up at Brinkley Middle JACKSONFREEPRESS.COM School (3535 Albermarle Road) FAX: 601-510-9019 by 8:30 a.m. Free; call 601-960DAILY UPDATES AT 1090. ‌ The Steepwater Band JFPEVENTS.COM 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!â€?, in its entirety. Call 601-354-9712; martinslounge.net.

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The Harlem Globetrotters play at 7 p.m. at Mississippi Coliseum (1207 Mississippi St.). The basketball team celebrates 90 years with an exhibition game. $18-$80; call 800745-3000; harlemglobetrotters.com. ‌ A Stage Fractured is at 7:30 p.m. at Warehouse Theatre (1000 Monroe St.). 24 Watch experimental one-act plays Tristan Tzara’s “The Gas

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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 Davenport is from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Mississippi Children’s

Museum (2145 Highland Drive). Local artist Tony Davenport introduces children to methods of artistic expression. Included 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 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. 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 Leaders Should Know About Energy Today.â€? The keynote speaker is former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour. Registration required. Free; call 601-351-9890; mei.ms. ‌ The TeamJXN January Luncheon is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cathead Distillery (422 S. Farish St.). The guest speaker is Kristen Ley of Thimblepress. Attendees discuss upcoming projects. Preregister 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 McNally also performs. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $32.5-$62.5; call 601-292-7121; ardenland.net.

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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.

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. Pascagoula St.). The theme is “What Mississippi Business and Community Leaders Should Know About Energy Today.â€? The keynote speaker is former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour. Registration required. Free; call 601-3519890; mei.ms or eventbrite.com. /i>“ 8 ĂŠ >Â˜Ă•>ÀÞÊ Ă•Â˜VÂ…iÂœÂ˜ĂŠJan. 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 members; 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 successfully organize and secure state and federal approval to operate as a tax-exempt organization. Registration required. $139; call 601-9680061; msnonprofits.org.

*&0 30/.3/2%$ 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 members; call 960-1500; email todd@jacksonfreepress.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 audiences. The show is part of the Unframed at New Stage Theatre Series. $10 (cash or check); call 601-948-3533.

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 Wednesdays. 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 Mississippi Spay and Neuter—The Big Fix Clinic (100 Business Central Parkway, Pearl). $25; call 601-420-2438.

Visiting Artist: Tony Davenport Jan. 17, 1:305:30 p.m., at Mississippi Children’s Museum (2145 Highland Drive). Local artist Tony Davenport introduces children to methods of artistic expression. Included with admission ($10, children under 12 months free); call 601-981-5469; mississippichildrensmuseum.com. College Savings Mississippi Art Contest Mondays-Fridays through Feb. 29, statewide. Mississippi 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.

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Events at Russell C. Davis Planetarium (201 E. Pascagoula St.) UĂŠÂş*iĂ€viVĂŒĂŠ ÂˆĂŒĂŒÂ?iĂŠ*Â?>˜iĂŒÂťĂŠMondays-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. UĂŠÂş Ă€ÂœÂ“ĂŠ >Ă€ĂŒÂ…ĂŠĂŒÂœĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠ1Â˜ÂˆĂ›iĂ€ĂƒiÊMondays-Saturdays, 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 601960-1552; thedavisplanetarium.com.

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.

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UĂŠÂş Â?>VÂŽĂŠ ÂœÂ?iĂƒÂťĂŠMondays-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 children (cash or check); call 601-960-1552; thedavisplanetarium.com.

#/.#%243 &%34)6!, >VÂŽĂƒÂœÂ˜ĂŠ ˜`ˆiĂŠ Ă•ĂƒÂˆVĂŠ7iiÂŽĂŠJan. 13-17, at multiple 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.â€? For ages 18 and up. $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $3 surcharge for under 21; call 601-2927121; 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. ,E ĂŠ*ÂœiĂŒĂ€ĂžĂŠ ˆ}Â…ĂŒĂŠ ĂŠJan. 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 openmic. For ages 21 and up. $10 cover, 50 percent discount until 10 p.m. for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority 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 Mississippi fiddle tunes on third Sundays. Free; call 601-942-7335.

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.

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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 University with a bachelor’s degree in communications. 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,� Washington says. The program style will resemble the 2015 show with the exception of the voting process, which relies more on its expert panel this year. Jones says the panel features 20 musicians, producers and other voices in Mississippi hip-hop to select the winners of this year’s awards in categories 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 people 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 everybody 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 opportunities, 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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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 Former University of faces the Green Bay Packers, who have Mississippi star Michael former MSU star Josh Boyd on injured Oher plays offensive tackle for the Carolina reserve. No players who came from a Panthers. four-year Mississippi school are currently 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 practice squad is former MSU center Dillon Day. Of course, the Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is the son of former 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: former UM star cornerback Senquez Golson 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 college football at the University of Memphis 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 Southern Mississippi linebacker Jamie Collins on defense. Collins and Seattle’s Wright will prove to be two of the biggest stars in the playoffs. and feature three players with ties to Mississippi. On the New England hosts the Kansas City Chiefs for the final defensive side of the ball, the Panthers have former Mis- team in the playoffs. Kansas City has just one player with ties sissippi State University star Kyle Love at defensive tackle. to our state: former USM star Rakeem Nunez-Roches on On offense, Carolina has former University of Mississippi the defensive line. Both Collins for the Patriots and Nunezstar Michael Oher of “The Blind Side� fame at offensive Roches for Kansas City were teammates at Southern Miss tackle. The team also has wide receiver Kevin Norwood but now find themselves on opposing sidelines.

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