In Iran’s capital, weapons demonstrations send a signal at home and abroad as threat of war remains
by Jon Gambrell, AP News
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Iranian Revolutionary Guard members now regularly show the public in Tehran how to handle Kalashnikov-style assault rifles Parades through the capital feature military vehicles mounted with belt-fed Soviet-era machine guns And at one mass wedding a ballistic missile like the one that rained down cluster munitions on Israel adorned the stage
See Weapons Demonstrations, p 6
Court Rejects Alabama House Map, Calling It Unfair to Black Voters
by Emily Cochrane and Abbie VanSickle, The New York Times
A panel of federal judges on Tuesday rejected Alabama’s effort to use a new voting map for the November midterm elections, saying that the districts discriminated against Black people and could not be used so shortly before a vote
Alabama’s attorney general Steve Marshall said he would immediately appeal to the Supreme Court which last month ruled that a Louisiana congressional map drawn to create two majority-Black House districts was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander
See Black Voter, p 6
In the Wake of Black Exhaustion, the South is Still Fighting for Black Political Power
by Waikinya J S Clanton, The Root
I am tired I want to say that plainly not as an admission of defeat but as an act of radical honesty that Black organizers in the Deep South rarely allow themselves in public I am tired and I am tired of being tired (Shout out to Mrs Fannie Lou Hamer ) Tired of fighting for the same thing: respect for my humanity
See Black Political Power, p 6
Ancestry Travel for Black Travelers
Inside This Week- 2026 Election Breakdown
City Council authorizes CDBG a pplication to pave new r oads
Eutaw City Council met for its regular session on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
All council members were present for the meeting and approved the minutes of the May 12th session The main topics of discussion for the meeting included the application plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund, roofing bids, and the purchase of a new sewage
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During the new business, Mayor Cockrell introduced Cara Stallman from Grant Management LLC based in Baldwin County, to lead the discussion regarding the CDBG fund for the City of Eutaw Stallman explained that the city s demographics are perfect for this money,” citing a high proportion of low-income residents and the need for
newly paved roads as her reasoning The CDBG funds would be used for streets such as Carver Circle 1st Ave Constantine Street, and Springfield Avenue We re not gonna put a band-aid on it,” Stallman said as she explained that the roads would be stripped and completely paved anew when asked about patching and drainage Stallman has also
worked with other cities in the Black Belt, such as Boligee, where she helped them obtain funds for new roads and a playground near their city hall Mayor Cockrell voiced his confidence in Stallman’s abilities recalling her 85% success rate She has worked wonders, he stated
See City Council, p 7
Boar d of Education pr epar es for summer and next year’s academic achievements
On Thursday, May 21st, the Greene County Board of Education met in a regular session to close out the school year and discuss summer plans Following the superintendent's positive remarks on the 20252026 school year, Federal Programs Coordinator and Truancy Officer Dr Charlayne Jordan-Riley along with Technology & Textbook and School Safety Coordinator Rebecca Coleman took the floor to present the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Project sponsored by the USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Dr Riley has overseen the strategic use of Federal Funds in the Greene County School System (GCS) for 10 years providing information on Title I programs, the largest federal contribution to K-12 education to improve learning environments across GCS Ms Coleman has served GCS for over 20
years, the most recent five as technology coordinator Their collaboration on this grant project aims to decrease chronic absenteeism and improve academic achievement throughout GCS by implementing inschool telemedicine, providing technology-enabled professional development spaces and equipping learning spaces for dual enrollment Desired outcomes for the project include an increase in academic achievement by 10%, a reduction in chronic absenteeism by 10%, and an increase in student dual enrollment by 10%
The total funding request for a professional development space interactive teacher training health support services, and digital instructional tools is $852,499 00 If accepted, the district match (the money the district is responsible for contributing) is 15% of the requested
funds, $111,195 52 The grant submission is due on June 30th, with an orientation date in August pending acceptance The proposal was well received by the board, with the Superintendent stating that this will “take away excuses to not be in school Chronic absenteeism is a big part of our state report card We get dinged for it every year ” The following recommendations by the Superintendent were approved: See School Board, p 7
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A Synonym For Vote
I am thinking of a synonym for Vote
Can it be Voice, Speak, Show, Tell
Can it be Declare, Manifest, Assert, Claim
Can it be Stand, Move, Lift, Raise
Can it be Scream, Yell, Shout, Holler
Can it be Cry, Moan, Howl, Wail
Can it be to Vote is to Live
I exist as I think and choose I grow in the embrace of all that has touched me I live as I contribute and change I am as I proclaim I am So I Vote to Speak it
To Assert it, to Claim it
To Choose it, to Change it I live as I love So I Vote to live
May 27, 28, 29th - The 23rd Annual Session of the Greene County Baptist District Women's Convention to be held Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
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It will convene at the Greene County Missionary Baptist District Association Christian Center, Eutaw, AL beginning Wednesday at 6:00 p m Rev Cedric Royal Moderator, Rev David Roeman Vice Moderator and Sis Pauline Jones, Women's President
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Black Tr aveler s
Rather than focusing solely on luxury accommodations or sightseeing many are choosing trips that help them understand where they come from and how their personal stories fit into a broader historical narrative
For Black travelers, this form of travel often carries added emotional and historical weight The legacies of slavery, forced migration, colonialism, and incomplete historical records have left many families with limited information about their origins As a result travel becomes more than a vacation it becomes a journey of discovery and reconnection
Often, these trips begin with a DNA test, a family story, or a clue uncovered through genealogical research But once travelers arrive at a destination tied to their ancestry the experience frequently becomes transformative It offers an opportunity to stand in places connected to their lineage and to engage directly with cultures and communities that help bring family history to life
The growth of ancestry travel has been fueled in part by the increasing accessibility of genealogical tools Platforms such as Ancestry allow users to trace family origins identify DNA communities and receive suggestions for Ancestral Journeys based on genetic connections
For people of African descent, specialized organizations such as African Ancestry provide even greater specificity helping individuals trace maternal or paternal lineages to present-day African countries and ethnic groups This level of detail can transform a general desire to visit Africa into a purposeful journey centered on specific regions and communities
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Pastor ’s
Appreciation Mt Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Boligee, will hold pastor appreciation service for Rev and Sis
John C Glass, Jr on Sunday June 7, 2026 at 2:00 p m
Pastor Jonathan Webb of New Generation Community Outreach Center will be the guest Speaker The public is invited Revival Services
Mt Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Boligee, will hold revival services Monday, June 8 –Wednesday June 10, 2026 beginning at 7:00 p m each night Pastor Demario Brown of Christian Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Columbus, MS will be the guest evangelist Rev John C Glass, Jr , pastor The public is invited
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Br own's Unfinished Pr omise
By Julianne Malveaux (TriceEdneyWire com)
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Seventy-one years ago, the Supreme Court issued its ruling on Brown v Board of Education declaring that separate educational facilities are inherently unequal For generations of Black families Brown represented more than a legal decision It represented aspiration, validation, and possibility It affirmed a simple but transformative principle: Black children deserved access to the full promise of American education
That promise remains unfinished
This year, Brown Day arrived during a season of commencements and reflection On May 16 2026
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"A literacy law is an equity law, so states must make a bold stand and say they want this science-based approach State education agencies should walk in their authority and ensure that their teachers are equipped knowledgeable and empowered to teach children how to read from the first day of class That way, all states can start to see improvements in reading the kind which will enable their students to enjoy the lifelong benefits of a quality education " -Kymyona Burk
A few weeks back a viral video that showed high school students struggling to read words below their grade level garnered millions of views
The kids who mispronounced the word silhouette and failed to sound out “gauche” became the butt of jokes and the subject of conversations about the future of our country being “cooked ” But for our movement, it was a call to double down on our work to ensure that every child is ready for work and life and that starts with reading
As we assess ways to improve our education programs, like Project Ready, which provides on-site services to supplement what students learn in the classroom we can look no further than Mississippi for a model of excellence
Just over a decade ago, Mississippi ranked at the bottom of national K-12 education, sitting at 48th in on-time graduation, attendance and reading proficiency Rather than accepting a system that left
students behind it got to work In 2013 the state passed the Literacy-Based Promotion Act The law brought the “science of reading” to every classroom and provided teachers with literacy coaches to help fill skill gaps, focusing on students in K-3
12 years later the state ranks number 1 in reading and math gains since 2013 and number 9 in the nation in 4th-grade reading scores, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress For Black students the impact was even greater
Today Mississippi Black 4th graders rank 3rd in the nation in reading and math scores among their peers
The law has become a model across the nation and a reminder that investing in the future of our children is a choice and a choice that every city and state should make
Improved literacy has a direct correlation to life outcomes political participation and critical thinking; a skill that experts say will not only be in demand but essential in the artificial intelligence economy
To put it plainly, we cannot afford to raise another generation of young people who cannot read We can no longer cite the pandemic and state budget deficits as excuses to fail our young people
A more literate America is a more competitive one When our children succeed in school and can participate in our economy and our future they feel a sense of pride and have a vision for their lives that goes beyond the limitations too often imposed on them
The Urban League applauds Mississippi s comeback story It will continue to support our affiliates state superintendents and leaders who are fighting to stop our children from being the butt of cruel jokes and instead celebrate them as the guardians of our future
was especially honored to return for the centennial celebration and witness another generation of Black women stepping boldly into their futures
To stand on Bennett s campus was to witness the power of educational persistence generations of women who insisted on learning, leadership, and achievement even when the nation offered them unequal schools unequal resources, and unequal expectations
That history matters because we are once again debating the meaning and purpose of education in America
We hear constant alarm about declining test scores learning loss, teacher shortages, and struggling schools But too often these conversations avoid the deeper question: who actually receives a quality education in America, and who does not?
Bennett College celebrated its centennial commencement honoring one hundred years of Black women pursuing excellence against extraordinary odds As Bennett’s 15th president from 2007 to 2012 I
Brown rested on a radical premise for its time that Black children deserved the same educational investment as white children Not leftover resources Not overcrowded classrooms Not crumbling facilities Not diminished expectations Equal opportunity
Yet decades later, educational inequality remains deeply embedded in Amer-
ican life School districts are still shaped by segregated housing patterns and unequal tax bases Schools serving Black students are more likely to experience staffing shortages, aging facilities, fewer advanced courses and harsher disciplinary systems
And here lies the contradiction Many of the same political voices lamenting declining educational outcomes are simultaneously attacking the institutions that help students learn
They denounce falling test scores while censoring history, restricting honest conversations about race, undermining teachers, weakening diversity initiatives and reducing educational resources for students who need them most The ongoing weakening of the Department of Education sends a chilling message about national priorities
We cannot claim to value excellence while starving the conditions that make excellence possible
Declining scores do not emerge in isolation Hunger affects learning Housing instability affects learning Underfunded schools affect learning Poverty and inequality affect learning Educational outcomes reflect the conditions under which children live
This is why HBCUs remain so important Institutions like Bennett continue to nurture Black intellect, cultivate leadership and affirm Black humanity often while operating with fewer resources than predominantly white institutions They remain places where students are encouraged not simply to survive, but to excel
Many HBCU graduations also occur near Mother s Day, and that connection should not be overlooked Behind countless graduates stands a mother or grandmother who stretched limited resources, worked exhausting hours deferred her own dreams and insisted that education mattered Black educational achievement has always been sustained not only by institutions but also by sacrifice Brown opened doors America has yet to decide whether it is truly committed to what lies beyond them: equal opportunity, equal investment, and equal possibility
Dr Julianne Malveaux is a DC base economist and author Juliann e m a l v e a u x c o m malvceauxnewsletter@gomail com
T he shackles our founder s war ned us a bout
By Ben Jealous
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My grandmother was born in 1916 on the same red Virginia ground where her grandfather was born enslaved She lived to one hundred and five She carried the weight of what her family had been to my family, and what her family had been to itself, the way you carry a stone you cannot put down When she died, the stone passed to me I went looking What I found was a paradox written in blood
The man Thomas Jefferson called “the most learned and logical” of the founding generation was my fifth great-grandfather In 1766 he wrote that Parliament s fleets and armies might give it power but not right He wrote that shackles however nicely polished, would never sit easy on free men He was Jefferson’s cousin and political mentor He helped invent the American argument He owned thirty human beings In 1769 in Jefferson’s first session in the House of Burgesses, the young man asked his old mentor to do one brave thing: in-
troduce a bill making it easier for masters to free the people they enslaved Bland did as Jefferson asked He was denounced as an enemy to his country In Jefferson’s words, he was “treated with the grossest indecorum ” He kept his thirty slaves He died still holding them That is the strange courage of the founding A man who understood that government without consent is tyranny could not break the shackles in his own house He indicted himself with his own argument So did Jefferson So did every Virginia patriot who signed his name to natural rights while holding the title to another human being They wrote the creed anyway They knew it would destabilize them And the argument they could not finish was picked up by the people they would not free
A hundred years later the great-great-grandson of the man they would not free left the place of his enslavement as a teenager and never looked back He cobbled shoes He preached He kept a lighthouse on the same point of land where the patriot’s plantation once stood In 1879 the people of Prince George and Surry Counties elected him to the Virginia House of Delegates as part of the most successful biracial coalition in the nineteenth-century South They abolished the poll tax They tore down the public whipping post They founded what is now Virginia State University
They rebuilt the colleges the war had broken They funded free public schools for every Virginia child Black and White They built for one bright moment, the Virginia the patriot could have written into law and would not
The Danville Massacre of 1883 ended that coalition with bullets The argument went unfinished again
It is unfinished still
Read the grievances in the Declaration of Independence one more time Standing armies in our streets without the consent of our legislatures The military rendered superior to the civil power
Quartering armed troops among us The protection of armed men, by mock trial, from punishment for murders committed against us
Last June the President federalized California National Guardsmen and active-duty Marines and sent them into Los Angeles over the governor ’s objection A federal judge ruled it violated the Posse Comitatus Act Patrick Henry warned of exactly this in 1788 He used almost the same words The Fourth Amendment was written because British officers used general warrants blank checks to search any home, any paper, any person In 2024 the Fifth Circuit ruled that geofence warrants, which sweep up the data of everyone near a crime scene are “modern-day general warrants” forbidden by the Constitution The court named the colonial writs of
T he “Out of Bounds” Boycott
By David W Marshall (TriceEdneyWire com)
History tells us that Alexander Stephans was a very dangerous man As vice president of the Confederate States of America, Stephans gave his famous Cornerstone Speech when referring to the equality of races During his speech Stephans stated “Our new government is founded upon exactly the
opposite idea; its foundations are laid its cornerstone rests, upon the great truth that the negro is not equal to the white man; that slavery subordination to the superior race is natural and a normal condition”
In 1861 as the second highest ranking official in the Confederate government, he used his position and platform to make very clear his belief in racial su-
periority and dominance of the White race He actually called it the “great truth” His words were validation to those who shared the same shameful beliefs While the Confederate government lost the war this belief still remained in the hearts and minds of Confederate sympathizers for decades and centuries In 2026, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is also proving to be a very dan-
assistance Section 702 of FISA lets the government query Americans communications swept up in surveillance of foreign targets without a warrant The 1033 Program has poured seven billion dollars of military gear into ten thousand local police departments Breonna Taylor was killed in her bed Amir Locke was killed in his sleep Both by officers serving no-knock warrants Both, in the language of 1776, victims of armed troops quartered among us, protected from punishment by a mock trial
This is not a left issue It is not a right issue Ron Wyden and Rand Paul wrote the Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act together The ACLU and Cato agree The grievances are not partisan because the grievances are not new They are the same grievances written in the same hand against the same kind of power The patriot understood the principle and could not live by it His descendant lived it and was outvoted by force My grandmother carried the weight of that unfinished business her whole life and never put it down It was unfinished in 1776 Unfinished in 1865 Unfinished in 1965 It is unfinished now And it is ours to finish
Ben Jealous is a professor of practice at the University of Pennsylvania and former president and CEO of the NAACP
gerous man In his highranking position within the Trump administration, Hegseth uses his platform to set governmental policies that are aligned with and consistent with the cultural beliefs of Alexander Stephens
See David Marshall, p 5
Mississippi made a commitment to its kids. It’s time we all do the same.
T he “Out of Bounds” Boycott
By David W Marshall
In his recent commencement address at the U S Military Academy at West Point Hegseth harshly criticized diversity equity and inclusion programs and blasted former military leadership for prioritizing correctness over combat readiness He argued that previous foolish and feckless military leaders had embraced the DEI craze and tried to introduce diversity and inclusion studies ” which he blamed for endangering soldiers Addressing the graduates directly, Hegseth pushed back against the recent cultural shifts within the armed forces including the removal of Confederate monuments from military grounds
He told the graduating cadets, “Many of you, even in your short time in uniform, have endured what I called the slow slide of the U S Army You ve seen standards lowered you ve seen an obsession with race and gender you’ve seen the watering down of discipline, codes weakened, and traditions tossed aside in the name of political correctness, statues taken down, painting placed in the basement As people of color we are not fooled When we hear Hegseth’s polarizing and misleading remarks, we see and hear Alexander Stephens under the cover When we see Hegseth defending military bases and monuments that honor Confederate generals who led the rebellion against the Union we see and hear the rise of the modern-day Confederacy
Hegseth is correct As people of color, we want to toss aside the traditions and legacies that support the untrue notion that the negro is not equal to the white man” Yes we are obsessed with race and gender because we want our current and future military leaders to be strong men and women of character and integrity; leaders who treat people of all cultural backgrounds with fairness while giving them the respect they rightfully deserve This represents the mark of true leadership which should serve as the example for all graduating cadets And yes, we challenge any reframing of DEI which supports the idea that maintaining diversity and inclusion means the weakening of standards and the lowering combat readiness The need for a strong pushback will always exist
There will always be men and women in powerful positions who will be resistant to any form of progressive change equality for people of color and the rightful sharing of political power The deep dis-
respect will never go away
Hegseth is not alone in perpetuating the foundational beliefs of the Confederacy There needs to be a moral pushback to what is happening under the direction of Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth and Chief Justice John Roberts Their efforts are organized and strategic The pushback must be as well
The “Memphis boycott” refers to the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strike Black sanitation workers utilized labor strikes and community boycotts to demand better wages, safe working conditions and union recognition What stood out with Memphis pushback is how organizers developed the “I AM A MAN” slogan to directly confront the dehumanizing social and economic conditions faced by Black laborers It was a powerful statement to white individuals during the Jim Crow era who systematically used the term “boy” to address adult Black men The statement by Blacks demanded that white individuals recognize their adulthood and equality
Rev James Lawson a key architect of the strike galvanized the sanitation workers by stating “At the heart of racism is the idea that a man is not a man
You are human beings
You are men
The NAACP s new Out of Bounds campaign is the latest campaign in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v Callais This pushback calls for Black athletes, families, fans, alumni and consumers to withhold athletic commitments and financial support from public universities in states where Black voting power will be severely eroded
The targeted states include Tennessee, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas and Georgia These are states where legislatures are pursing maps to reduce Black political representation and whose flagship programs rely heavily on top-tier Black athletes in football and basketball Today, toptier Black athletes can earn substantial income through Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) agreements with top earners commanding million-dollar deals
This is a game changer for top high school recruits If this boycott effort is to have any long-term impact, we have to remind all generations concerning the why Remind them of the words of Alexander Stephens Pete Hegseth and Rev James Lawson Remind them of the moral reasons behind the “I AM A MAN” slogan Remind them that in 2026 their friends, family and neighbors are suffering from increased racial hostility on multiple fronts resulting from anti-DEI agendas being carried out Once the “why” is presented, let their conscience take over
David W Marshall is the founder of the faith-based organization, TRB: The Reconciled Body and author of the book God Bless Our Divided America
Senate Sketches #2031.....by Hank Sander s The Power of a Made-Up Mind
The Power of a MadeUp Mind A mind is a powerful thing A made-up mind is an amazingly powerful thing I have seen it in others I have heard of it in still others I have experienced it in myself It is something to behold The Power of a Made-Up Mind
My son made up his mind on one occasion He was a child but he determined that his mother was unjust to him She had asked him to perform a particular chore at the house He performed the chore but he expected to be paid She told him that she was not going to pay him because she took care of him He insisted on being paid She said, I bought that sweater you have on ” My son pulled off the sweater She then said I bought the shirt you have on your back My son pulled off the shirt
The same thing happened with his pants and underclothes and shoes and socks Eventually my son was “buck naked ” She then said “You are still in my house Her mind was made up My son left the house walking down the road buck naked His mind was made up My wife had to go beg him to come back into the house, agreeing to pay him The Power of a Made-Up Mind I loved to shoot pool I was a very good pool shooter When I was at Boston University during my junior year of college I would go to the pool room sometimes even though I had no money to play I would watch others shoot to determine whom I was sure I could beat On this occasion, I picked out a person because he was shooting poorly We agreed upon a particular pool game with the number of pool balls to be made for victory I think it was 35 balls The loser would pay the house for playing the game We began to play He shot first I immediately realized that he had set me up as I was setting him up He ran 20-some balls I made several balls and missed He ran another ten or so balls before he missed He only needed to make several more balls to win I was terribly embarrassed because I had no money I made up my mind I began concentrating as I had never concentrated before I shot so much better than I had ever shot before I did not want to risk being further embarrassed I ran 30-some balls and won However, I had the worst headache of my life from the terrible concentration I hung up the pool cue and left the pool hall After this experience I did not shoot pool again for at least a year The Power of a Made-Up Mind
Faya truly loved playing girls basketball in high school She averaged 28 points a game in Eastern Tennessee The coach refused to allow his daughter to play basketball because he said playing sports may cause her to be unable to have children Faya’s mother found out about the coach s position She stopped Faya from playing basketball She said, “If his daughter is too good to play my daughter is too good to play Her mind was made up Faya began crying and hollering She even fell out on the floor Her mind was so made up to play Her mother changed her made-up mind Some years later Faya s Coach told me that he had coached numerous high school sports for boys and girls In all that time he only had one player who
went all out on every play and that was Rose Mary Gaines (Faya) Her mind was made up on every play He said if he had two players on every team with such made-up minds, he would win championships every year The Power of a Made-Up Mind
A truck was sitting on wooden blocks on a street in New York City My brother was under the truck working on it The truck fell on him My sister by marriage (sister-in-law) got six men to lift the truck off my brother They tried and tried but could not lift the truck My sister by marriage perceived that my brother (her husband) was dying She walked up to the truck bent over and began trying to lift the truck Little by little the truck came up off my brother The men ran around and pulled my brother from under the truck He lived for another 50-some years The Power of a Made-Up Mind
My wife has a childhood friend from her high school days They called her Gypsy There was a big burly football player who bullied all the children, both male and female Gypsy refused to be intimidated and the bully hit her and knocked her down She got back up Every time he knocked her down she got back up He knocked her down again and again Finally, he started asking her not to get back up so he would not have to knock her down again She got back up The bully started crying and stopped knocking her down Gypsy’s mind was made up The big bully never bullied anyone again The Power of a Made-Up Mind
I often antagonized my mother when I was a child One time I provoked her so badly she said that I was too mean to live and if she had her axe she would chop off my mean head In my meanness, I went out the house into the backyard got the chopping block and the axe and came back into the house I placed the chopping block down on the floor in front of my mother I placed the axe in her right hand I got down on my knees, placed my neck on the chopping block and repeatedly dared her to chop my head off My mother s mind was made up She raised the axe My mind was made up I did not care if I lived or died My brothers ran and held my mother so she would not chop my head off All the while I kept telling her to Chop it! We were two made-up minds The Power of a Made-Up Mind A single made-up mind is a powerful thing A made-up mind of a collective group of people is truly something to behold There were a number of individuals with made up minds during the struggles for Civil Rights, Voting Rights and Human Rights in the 1950s and 1960s There were also collective made-up minds during these struggles We risked life and limb from others who opposed us with made-up minds The only earthly thing more powerful than a single made-up mind is a collective madeup mind We need a collective made-up mind to save this imperiled democracy The Power of a Made-Up Mind
Now on to the Daily Diary. Saturday, May 9, 2026 – I handled various matters, attended a program involving All Roads Lead to the South at the
Tabernacle Baptist Church in Selma and worked into the night Among others, I communicated with the following: Sheyanne Webb Christburg of Montgomery; Faya Rose Toure and Rebecca Marion of the Bridge Crossing Jubilee; Reporter Joseph Bryan of AL com; and Law Professor Emerita Martha Morgan
Sunday – I hosted the Sunday School Lesson with Dr Margaret Hardy on Facebook Live and Z105 3 FM Radio Station Among others I communicated with the following: Sharon Wheeler of Montgomery; Dr Ernest Okeke of Selma; Latia Parker of the Bridge Crossing Jubilee; and Olimatta Taal of The Gambia, West Africa
Monday – I walked handled many matters and worked into the night Among others, I communicated with the following: Alabama New South Coalition State Coordinator Shelley Fearson and Board Chair Sylvia Fitts; Lowndes County School Superintendent Samita Jeter; Youlanda Curtis of Mobile/Washington Counties; Marilyn Cosby Karen Jackson Queen Tate and West boys of Selma; April Hodges of the Doug Jones Campaign; and Brenda Myles of Birmingham
Tuesday – This was Alabama Primary Election Day and I was on calls covering much of the state when election related problems arose I also went to the doctor with my dear wife Among others I communicated with the following: Ainka Sanders Jackson of the Selma Center for Nonviolence and the Bridge Crossing Jubilee; Marion Mayor Dexter Hinton; Charlene Williams and Dr Walid W Freij of Selma; and Shaunte Jones of Houston Texas
Wednesday – This was the 81st birthdate of my dear wife Faya Rose Toure I walked, handled many matters, participated in meetings, traveled to Montgomery for a birthday dinner and remained for the night Among others, I communicated with the following: Greene County CSFO Marquita Lennon; Jeannine Frasier of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Greene County School Board members Leo Branch and Carrie Dancy; Ella Sanders of McDonough, Georgia; Susan Redmond of Toledo, Ohio on her birthday; Thurgood Marshall Law School Professor Kindaka Sanders; Askhari Little of Washing-
ton D C ; Retired Lowndes County Administrator Jackie Thomas; and Dr Rhoda Johnson of Tuscaloosa
Thursday – I awakened in Montgomery, handled certain matters drove to Selma handled additional matters, participated in a Facebook podcast with five others, traveled to Greene County returned to Selma and attended the high school graduation of my granddaughter Ayiraa Pearl Sanders Fortier Among others I communicated with the following: Josephine Curtis of Selma who is recovering from a medical operation; Greene County School Board members Robert Davis, Brandon Merriweather and Veronica Richardson and Superintendent Dr Timothy Thurman; Dr Jennifer Ahn, Karen Jones and Judson Garner of Montgomery; Reverend Jarmal Sanders of Selma; Dallas County District Judge Vernetta Perkins-Walker; and former Alabama State Senator Malika Sanders Fortier
Friday – I handled various matters traveled to Montgomery participated in a historical recording session, returned to Selma and worked into the night Among others I communicated with the following: Alabama State University Professor Dr Robert White; Former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman; Fourth Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Marvin Wiggins; Lelia Sanders Gordon of Watertown Massachusetts; K C Bailey of Selma; Montgomery businessman Raymond Craig; and Latonia Tisdale of Alabama Power Company
EPILOGUE – Power comes in so many forms with so many dimensions The power of the mind is too often taken for granted The power of a made-up mind is usually perceived when it is against us We must appreciate the power of made-up minds in all their dimensions We all have minds to make up The Power of a Made-Up Mind
EarthTalk® From the Editors of EThe Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: What does the science say about how common pesticides affect human health?
-- Jay Jackson, New York, NY
Our profligate use of pesticides is taking a toll on human health across the United States and beyond Credit: Pexels com
Pesticides are used to control the spread of or eliminate pests in the agricultural field The primary purpose of using them is to control invasive species that can impact crop growth By using pesticides, crop yield is increased, leading to a higher supply of a particular crop Some of the most commonly used pesticides are herbicides, insecticides and fungicides (to control plants insects and fungi re-
Black Political Power
spectively)
While pesticides have benefits in the agricultural industry in increasing crop yield pesticides are not only harmful to pests; they can harm humans as well “Early symptoms of pesticide exposure can include
When Nina Simone wrote “Mississippi Goddamn ” she did not do so as a song of surrender She wrote it as a bellow born from exhaustion and love the kind that only comes when you don’t have clean water but still find yourself at the door of the courthouse demanding justice That s where we are right now That s where we have always been
And then the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Louisiana v Callais
In a 6-3 ruling, six people decided the fate of millions striking down Louisiana’s congressional map and stripping the state of its second majority-Black district Justice Kagan, in dissent, said plainly what the rest of us were already thinking: this ruling renders Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act all but a dead letter
Let me translate that for the people in Canton, Mississippi, where I’m from Section 2 was our last legal line of protection against Jim Crow laws designed to silence our voices, specifically the provision that said you cannot draw maps designed to drown out Black votes After the Court gutted preclearance in Shelby County v Holderin 2013, Section 2 was one of the last remaining legal tools Now the Court has dulled that blade to near uselessness
This is not abstract This is not a legal footnote This is about who sits at the table when they decide what your children s schools look like, what your water pipes are made of, and whether your neighborhood gets a hospital or a highway In Mississippi where Black people make up nearly 38 percent of the population fair maps aren’t a nicety They are the difference between representation and erasure
When this decision came down, my plane had just touched the tarmac in Boston, and my phone erupted Partners Community members Elected officials Faith leaders All are asking the same thing: What do we do now?
What we do is what Black Mississippians have always done We fight
That’s why THOUSANDS came together this week to Rally for Our Rights These are our rights; we demand representation, and we will be heard
History will NOT repeat itself We won’t let it
Now, I hear you Black exhaustion is real It is the compound weight of watching systems that were designed to harm us functioning exactly as they were designed to It is registering voters and knocking on doors, only to have six justices in Washington move the goalpost one more time I carry that exhaustion too
But I am a sixth-generation Mississippian I carry the legacy of fighting for freedom
My great-great-great-grandfather John Booth Boose was a soldier in the 52nd Colored Infantry of the Union Army The same battalion that first fought and won against the Confederacy
Wea pons Demonstation
Weapons are now regularly brandished in Tehran, an increasing show of defiance as U S President Donald Trump threatens he could restart the war with Iran should negotiations break down and the Islamic Republic refuses to release its grip on the Strait of Hormuz
The weapons displays reflect the genuine threat Iran faces: Trump has suggested American forces could seize Iran s stockpile of highly enriched uranium by force and previously said that he sent arms to Kurdish fighters to pass on to anti-government protesters
But they also offer reassurance and motivation to hard-liners and provide rare entertainment at a time of great uncertainty when Iranians are facing mass layoffs business closures and spiraling prices for food, medicine and other goods Suggesting more hardliners will be armed could also help suppress any new demonstrations against Iran s theocracy, which violently put down nationwide protests in January in a crackdown that activists say killed over 7 000 people and saw tens of thousands detained
This is necessary for all our people to get trained because we are in a war situation these days, said Ali Mofidi, a 47-year-old Tehran resident at a weapons training Tuesday night “If necessary, everyone should be available and know how to use a gun ” Iran has repeatedly sought to project strength during the war
For months state television and government-sponsored text messages have bombarded the public with calls to join the Janfada, or the ones who sacrifice their lives At one point, hard-liners encouraged families with boys as young as 12 to send them to the Revolutionary Guard to work checkpoints which Amnesty International denounced as a war crime
Government officials say more than 30 million people in Iran home to a population of some 90 million have volunteered via an online form or at public gatherings to lay down their lives for Iran’s theocracy There is no way to confirm that figure and there’s been no sign of a mass mobilization yet, like the one that Ukraine underwent in the days before Russia’s full-scale 2022 invasion in which officials handed out rifles and people banded together to make gasoline bombs
But there have been several public announcements and presenters have appeared armed during live programs on state TV, as part of efforts to feed the fervor
“Looking back at the moment I registered my name I realize I wasn’t truly contemplating the dangers of fighting on the front lines In that moment like everyone else my thoughts were solely on Iran, wrote journalist Soheila Zarfam in a column for the stateowned Tehran Times newspaper My life might end, but Iran would endure, and that was all that truly mattered ” Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi has criticized the public weapons demonstrations particularly footage of young boys handling assault rifles saying: Scenes like these are reminiscent of child hostage-taking and arming by groups such as Boko Haram in Nigeria, and militias in Sudan and Congo ” Weapons training, once unusual, becomes a norm
A recent government-organized demonstration by nomads in Iran saw them carrying everything from bolt-action Lee–Enfield rifles of the British Empire to a blunderbuss, a predecessor of the shotgun more familiar to the age of pirates on the high seas
But during weeks of an unsteady ceasefire, most of the weapon demonstrations appear focused on Tehran not the rural areas where there is a tradition of keeping rifles and shotguns at home
At a demonstration Tuesday night in Tehran, male and female participants divided into separate classes Hadi Khoosheh, a member of the Revolutionary Guard’s all-volunteer Basij force and trainer, demonstrated how to handle a folding-stock Kalashnikov-style assault rifle
At the end of the training those who completed the course will receive a card titled Janfada, proving they have received basic and preliminary training for this type of gun and they are able to use it if, God forbid, something happens to our country,” Khoosheh said However the weapons training was rudimentary at best for the young boys and older men gathered One struggled to insert the rifle s magazine and inadvertently pointed the barrel of the unloaded weapon at others a major safety breach that people are taught to avoid in basic firearms training
“Definitely we will stand against (the Americans) and won’t give up even an inch of our soil said Mofidi the man at the training No matter if they come from the sea or land, we will stand by our flag
Associated Press writers Nasser Karimi and Mehdi Fattahi in Tehran, Iran, contributed to this report
headaches, nausea, dizziness and respiratory secretion ” says Michelle Perro founder of GMOScience a non-profit which facilitates discussion among physicians about the impact of genetically modified crops Prolonged exposure to pesticides can also lead to skin and eye irritation Additionally more serious conditions linked to pesticide exposure include cancer and neurological disorders
Several studies have been conducted that back the idea that pesticides have detrimental effects on human health A study conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) after reviewing the prominence of pesticides and the impact of pesticide residue asserts that exposure to pesticides is indeed a health concern, especially for
farmers Gabriel Counsens, a homeopath and author, says there is “suggestive evidence that the use of pesticides increas[es] the incidence of Parkinson’s disease up to seven times ” Pesticides can harm us in many ways In 2014 there was a case of pesticide poisoning in the Bordeaux region of France There 23 schoolkids experienced nausea, headaches and skin irritation after fungicides were sprayed in vineyards near their school Pesticide traces in water and food are also common
There have been efforts to regulate the use of pesticides to mitigate their impact on human health and the environment The U S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has regulations in place to assess the risk of various pesticides Agreements like the Rotter-
dam Convention, a treaty among countries engaged in the trade of harmful chemicals also promote responsible pesticide management Consumers can also play a role in pesticide impact mitigation By thoroughly washing produce we can lower the chances of exposure Additionally, by supporting sustainable practices and Integrated Pest Management, we can advocate for a shift to an agricultural industry with fewer pesticides Finally by supporting organizations such as the Pesticide Action Network and local pesticide regulation organizations we can educate ourselves and advocate for more sustainable practices
He didn’t just survive for freedom he fought for it That is the legacy I now hold and has become my obligation
The battle for Black political power in the South is not a regional story It is the American story The maps drawn here shape who controls Congress, who controls policy, and who controls the narrative about what this country is willing to be
To all those from across the state who converged in Jackson this week, this is only the beginning There will be many more moments when we will need you to show up and show out again In the meantime, check your voter registration and VOTE Lines can only erase our power if we allow them to
If you are outside of Mississippi, understand what is at stake Tell your elected officials that gutting Section 2 cannot stand without a Congressional response Do not let the South be sacrificed for the comfort of inaction
We are exhausted but we are not giving up, and neither should you
We are not done yet In fact we’re just getting started
Waikinya J S Clanton is the Mississippi State Director of the Southern Poverty Law Center
Black Voter
Gov Kay Ivey a Republican has already set special primaries in August in four House districts that would be affected by her state s new congressional map
The ruling further confuses the electoral landscape across the South, as Republican-led legislatures have raced to implement new district lines after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act of 1965 It also demonstrates how the ruling from the nation’s highest court has further muddled how lower courts interpret the landmark civil rights law
If the case makes it to the Supreme Court, it will be the first major test of the high court s new standard for challenging congressional maps The lower court judges made clear that they had reviewed the arguments through the lens of the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling last month but maintained that the state’s map failed under the new standard by intentionally discriminating against Black voters
We cannot see our way clear to requiring Alabamians to cast their votes in the 2026 elections under a districting plan tainted by intentional race-based discrimination,” the panel of three judges wrote in a lengthy ruling It also warned against causing voters additional confusion by trying to use a new map before the November elections
The court the panel wrote was painfully aware of the gravity of our ruling But it added, we do not find the issue particularly complex or close
The decision out of the Birmingham-based federal court was issued by Judge Stanley Marcus who was nominated to the bench by former President Bill Clinton; and by Judges Anna M Manasco and Terry F Moorer both named to their posts by President Trump (Judge Marcus typically sits on the U S Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, in Atlanta ) Mr Marshall, the attorney general, said he was disappointed, but not at all surprised by the ruling
“Know this ” he added “in my mind it is not a matter of whether we win this case only when
In the 79-page ruling, the judges said they faced a difficult choice They could either greenlight a map they had already concluded was intentionally discriminatory, or they could block that map for the current election
The judges wrote that they did “not lightly intrude in state affairs ” but that their previous review had left them in no doubt that Alabama s map intentionally discriminated based on race in violation of the Constitution
The panel explained that it had reviewed the case under the Supreme Court’s updated standard which appears to allow partisan gerrymandering but sets a high standard to challenge maps for race discrimination
The judges wrote that the enormous record around the drawing of the districts contains no evidence of a partisan motive ” Their ruling, they wrote, marked a rejection in the strongest possible terms” of Alabama’s “attempt to finish its intentional decision to dilute minority votes with a veneer of legislative regularity ”
The decision also wrestles with two issues that have arisen in other states scrambling to redraw their maps in the middle of the primary season: the burden on election officials and the potential for significant voter confusion
In tackling these two arguments the court cited what is known as the Purcell principle a doctrine that federal courts should generally avoid changing rules too close to an election to avoid voter confusion When Alabama changed its maps recently, the court argued, voter confusion spiked
Citing testimony from the Alabama director of elections, Jeff Elrod, the court said “it will take a chaotic decentralized and herculean effort for officials in his office and fourteen counties to reassign voters to new districts
While the decision was carefully tailored to apply only to specific questions about the redistricting procedures in Alabama, the whiplash in the state could ripple outward State senators in South Carolina on Tuesday plan to continue to debate a new congressional map that could eliminate the last majority-Black district in the state even as early voting begins Alabama has been tangled in litigation over its congressional map for years and had been barred from redistricting until after the 2030 census Black voters have argued that the state has unfairly undercut their power at the ballot box More than one in four residents of Alabama are Black
But in June 2023, the court stunned many legal watchers by siding with the argument that Alabama had violated the Voting Rights Act and needed to draw a second district with a majority of Black voters or come “close to it ”
Shortly after lawmakers returned to Montgomery the state capital and drew a new map But wary of pitting incumbent Republicans against one another the legislature approved a map that increased the percentage of Black voters in one district to about 40 percent, from about 30 percent
This panel of federal judges struck down that map and ordered an independent special master to draw district lines The master ’s map was used in 2024 paving the way for the election of Representative Shomari Figures, a Black Democrat And it was this map that the federal court said should remain in place for the November elections
“This is a significant step in the right direction, but there is still a long way to go before this fight is settled ” said Mr Figures in a statement on Tuesday morning
Representative Barry Moore a Senate candidate who currently represents one of the districts that could change under the new map, decried another example of unelected bureaucrats trying to override the will of Alabama voters and punish our state for standing its ground ” After last month’s Supreme Court decision rejecting Louisiana’s congressional map Republicans in Southern states saw an opportunity to redraw districts that had core blocs of Black voters who repeatedly elected Democrats, adding to an ongoing gerrymandering battle launched by President Trump and his allies in Texas
In Alabama state officials instead pushed to use the 2023 map a move the Supreme Court cleared the path for earlier this month However it still left the decision up to the federal panel of judges, the same one that rejected the congressional map
Nick Corasaniti contributed reporting
School Boar d
Schedule Contractual agreement with Denise Horton to provide Instructional and behavioral support services to students for FY 2026-2027
Agreement with Kim Herren to provide developmental delay services for pre-school children during the 2026-2027 school year
Agreement with Quitt Consulting to provide speech-language therapy services for children in Greene County for the 2026-2027 school year
Agreement for Tammy W Lewis MSCCC-SLP to provide speech services for the 2026-2027 school year
Agreement with Behavioral Solutions of Mississippi for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Consultative Services and Functional Behavioral
Intervention Plans for students displaying behavioral issues for the 2026-2027 school year
Agreement with West Alabama Therapy, LLC to provide physical and occupational therapy to IDEAeligible students for the 2026-2027 school year
Legal Notices
Notices is hereby given to George Pippen that the content of Unit #43 will be sold to the highest bidder at 8:00 a m on May 29 2026 at the Carwash Storage located 340 Greensboro Street Eutaw, Alabama Carwash Storage P O Box 246 Eutaw AL 35462
3tcg 4/13, 20, 27
Notice of Emergency Procurement Greene County Health System
Pursuant to Alabama Code 39-2-2(e)(1) and(e)
Agreement with H&H Educational Services, LLC to provide psychometric services for the 2026-2027 school year
Agreement with Demisha Stough to provide gifted services for the 2026-2027 school year
Contract with Laura Stoppelbein, LLC to provide diagnostic evaluations to assist in the identification of students suspected of having autism for the 2026-2027 school year
Contract with Alicia Hodge-Scott to provide special education services for the district on an asneeded basis for the 20262027 school year
Greene County High School Credit Recovery Plan 2026
Hiring of four Greene County students for summer employment to assist the maintenance department for June 2026 at a rate of $10 00 per hour working 20 hours per week
Payment of all bills, claims, and payroll
Bank reconciliations as submitted by Mrs Marquita Lennon, CSFO
The board approved the following personnel action items:
(3) Greene County Health System (“GCHS”) 509 Boligee Street, Alabama 35462, hereby gives public notice that on May 8, 2026 GCHS executed an emergency procurement contract for corrective work on its Emergency Power Supply System ( EPSS) The emergency procurement was necessary due to failure conditions affecting the facility’s Type 1 Essential Electrical System including erratic operation and imminent failure risk associated with the hospital emergency generator, repeated malfunction of the hospital automatic transfer
Resignation
Cherry, Tina EPS Custodian
Employment
Miller, Aaliyah EPS 2nd
Grade Teacher (New)
Payne Kendra RBMS
ELA 6th (New)
Smith, Jennifer RBMS
Math 6th (New)
Esquire Preyjorntez
EPS First Grade Teacher (New)
Thomas, Kalya EPS Long-term Sub
Tyree Akeem RBMS
Soc Studies Teacher 7-8 (New)
Retirement
Robinson Dorris RMBS
PE Teacher
Employment - Summer
Learning/Summer School
(rate of $50 per hour)
Teachers, Para-Professionals - $25 per hour
Nurses - $50 00 per hour
Bus Drivers - $100 a day:
Coats, Eddie, Summer
Driver
Russell Carla Summer
Driver
Grays, Jerdin, Summer
Driver
Crawford, Ayanna, Summer Driver Pippen George Sum-
mer Driver Holloway, Gerald, Sum-
mer Driver Lewis Natasha Summer
Driver
Lucious, Stanley, Sum-
mer Driver
Steele Marcus Alt
Summer Driver
Williams, Veronica, Alt
Summer Driver
Gaines James Alt
Summer Driver
Hill, Teresa, Alt Sum-
mer Driver
Pelt, Johnny, Alt Sum-
mer Driver
Jackson Arlean Bus Aide (Summer)
Davis, Linda, CNP Sum-
mer Cook
Hill Mary CNP Sum-
mer Cook
Henderson, Loria, CNP
Summer Manager
Horton Frances CNP
Summer Manager (Sub)
Taylor, Deborah, CNP
Summer Manager
Williams, Shirleria, CNP
Summer Cook
Wilson Sandy CNP
Summer Manager
Hill, Angela, EPS Sum-
mer Teacher
Taylor Walter EPS
Summer Teacher
Williams, Keisha, EPS
Summer Teacher
Henley LaShaun EPS
Summer Teacher
--Le gal Notices--
switch during operational testing and inoperability of the nursing home generator These conditions jeopardize the facility’s ability to maintain reliable emergency electric power for hospital inpatients, emergency department operations, and skilled nursing residents during a utility outage
The factual basis supporting the emergency determination is documented in a notarized professional finding letter dated May 6, 2026, identified as Reference JVY-LTR-2026GCH-001 which is maintained in the official
procurement file of Greene County Health System
Due to the urgent nature of the conditions and the threat posed to patient care, resident safety and continuity of health care operation, Greene County Health System determined that compliance with standard competitive bidding procedures would result in an unacceptable delay
The emergency contract was awarded on a solesource basis to John Von York Electrical & Generator Professional of Fairhope, Alabama, holder of Alabama Unlimited Electrical Contractor Li-
City Council Hospital
Following the grant discussions, Mayor Cockrell announced that the city purchased a new sewage jetter, the Harben DTK 750 ET 180 Manual The new jetter can clean the interior walls of pipes from grease sludge to tree roots Cockrell also reminded citizens about the new sewage flushing equipment and to call city hall or council members directly if there is brown water Council members also shared status reports from their districts Councilwoman Watkins of District 1 reminded attendees that the Caring People initiative, started by her late husband, will be handing out free produce on Saturday,
June 13th, at 10 am Councilwoman Hunter of District 3 stated that the gas bill had decreased significantly and thanked everyone for their continued efforts Mr Joe Powell requested prayers regarding a heart procedure
Here are the approved agenda items for the meeting:
*Accept the Four-Factor Analysis for Limited English Proficiency Persons: CDBG Program
*Approve the Sample Citizen Participation Plan CDBG Program
*Approve Resolution
2026-03: Authorizing Application for CDBG Funds for FY 2026 (Due July 2nd)
*Approve Resolution
2026-04: Purchase of Harben DTK 750 ET 180 Manual from Patterson Equipment of The Woodlands, TX
*Opening Bids for City Hall and R H Young Community Center Roofs
*Approve Payment of Bills
The next Eutaw City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9th, at 5 pm
“Every routine clinic visit lab X-ray and outpatient service that leaves Greene County is revenue rural hospitals need in order to survive ” Williams explained Plans to expand the hospital cannot rely on generous donations alone, especially in the face of federal funding cuts for Medicaid and other insurance under the Affordable Care Act It is imperative that county citizens regularly use its services so they have expedient care for the big moments–emergencies and major accidents
Procuring more funding and optimizing the hospital’s operations will accommodate career tech opportunities The hospital aims to provide readily
Smith, Charlease, EPS
Summer Teacher
Daniels Carolyn EPS
Summer Teacher
Hobson, Mary, EPS Aide (Summer)
Clayton, Erica, EPS Aide (Summer)
Williams Akia RMBS
Summer Teacher
Bryant, Vanessa, RMBS
Summer Teacher
Cyrus Naomi RMBS
Summer Teacher
Smith, Felicia, RMBS
Summer Teacher
Bryant Raven RMBS
Summer Teacher
Childs, Dorothea, RMBS Aide (Summer)
Edwards, Tura, GCHS
Summer Teacher Jones Dutchess GCHS
Summer Teacher
Harkness, Angela, GCHS Summer Teacher
Reynolds Clifford GCHS Summer Teacher
Askew, Janice, GCHS
Summer Teacher
Porter Tameshia GCHS
Summer Teacher
Morton, Drenda, GCHS Aide (Summer)
Edwards Jacqueline GCHS Summer Custodian
Collins, Shalanda, District Summer Nurse
Lawrence, Brenda, District Summer Nurse (Sub)
cense # 08196 The scope of work includes engineering, regulatory submittals, procurement, and installation of emergency power equipment demolition of existing components NFPA 110 acceptance testing, temporary emergency power support, required bonding and associated corrective work necessary to restore reliable emergency power operations
The total contact amount is estimated between $490,000 00 with $521,000 00, serving as the not-to-exceed amount Funding for the project is being provided through
available jobs to high school graduates through a CNA to RN pipeline with the possibility to advance in management positions This initiative will combat the population decline of Greene County, as many students often search for work outside of the county upon graduation “We must support our children, Williams stated There are already 7 students participating in the CNA career tech program supervised by the Director of Nursing at Greene County Nursing Home Nicole Henley In this new era of healthcare for Greene County, victory is on the horizon Williams understands how to expand Greene County’s health systems from working with some of America s
Carpenter, Elston, EPS SRO
Walker Lededrian
RMBS SRO
Carpenter, Sidney, GCHS SRO Davis, Steven, District SRO (Sub)
Ruffin Denetria EPS From Elem Teacher to PE Teacher
Campbell, Robin, RBMS From Kindergarten to ELA 7-8 Perry, Andrea, RBMS Principal
The next monthly board meeting is scheduled for June 15th, at 4:30 pm in the Board of Education building
HRSA Community Project Funding
The complete procurement file, including the written emergency findings required by Alabama Code 39-2-2(e) (3) is valuable for public
largest hospitals “One day our story will be told because people will want to understand how a small rural hospital in the Black Belt survived while others disappeared," Williams began, If you partner with us now, your name becomes part of that story and we will never forget it Thank you all for believing in us ”
For more information regarding Greene County Health Systems, visit www gcheutaw com or call (205) 372-3388
Among the great and glorious gifts our Heavenly
Carolyn’s Tid Bits...by Carolyn Young
Father sends Is the gift of understanding that we find in loving friends For in this world of trouble that is filled with anixous care
Everybody needs a friend in whom they re free to share
So when we need some sympathy or a friendly hand to touch
Or an ear that listens tenderly and speaks words that mean so much,
City of Eutaw
Job Title: City Clerk
Department/Division: Administration
Report to: Mayor
Salary Class/ Salary Grade: Appointed by City County ( Four -year appointment co-extensive with the term office of the City Council ) Employment Statue /FLSA- Full-time Appointed
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this position is to fulfill the statutory duties set forth in the Code of Alabama, where duties are assigned, or responsibility given to the City Clerk to include managing municipal elections and serving in an administrative capacity to the Mayor and Council, attending and recording all meetings of the City Council, and serving as the official custodian of city records This position also serves as the City s election official
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
1 Supervises, trains, directs, and evaluates direct reports, addresses employee concerns and problems
2 Attends City Council meeting; prepares agendas and synopsis; records and types minutes of council meetings; maintains a record of Council proceedings; documents Council actions and official voting records
3 Maintains custody of the rules, ordinances, and resolutions of the Council and keeps a record of them when adopted by the Council
4 Makes all arrangements and public notifications for Council and committee meetings
5 Directs maintenance and safekeeping of permanent records for the all city department; coordinates records retention system for all departments; oversees destruction of municipal documents; ensures established procedures are followed in the maintenance and destruction of records
6 Publishes, records, and distributes various official documents, including, but not limited to: ordinances, resolutions, municipal orders, agendas, and proclamations
7 Prepares and maintains schedule of all public meetings and notice of same to ensure compliance with the Alabama Open Meetings Act
8 Serves as the official point of contact for open records requests and coordinates with various departments to fulfill the intent of open records laws and regulations
9 Plans and directs municipal elections, including qualifying candidates; compiling data for ballot selections, polling elections, ordering voting equipment and supplies inspecting and sealing voting machines managing qualified voter lists; managing absentee balloting processes, and overseeing the count of ballots
10 Coordinates and notifies elected officials of required training
11 Serves as custodian of the official City seal
12 Assists the Mayor and City Council, department heads, and the general public in researching for City Council actions and City business
13 Prepares and maintains lists of all boards committees and authorities and monitors time for appointments or adjustments to be made
14 Prepares various reports, studies, and other information as required by the Mayor and City Council
15 Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information by telephone or in person from new media, merchants, community/civic organizations citizens officers employees superiors and individuals; investigates complaint s appropriate
16 Provides Notary Public services for City personnel
Mrs Thereasa Gladys
Logan July 20, 1924 - April 18,
We seek our true and trusted friend in the knowledge that we‘ll find A heart that‘s sympathetic and an understand ing mind
Happy birthday to Erin Paige, Dotha Williams, Kelsey Briel Pearson, Michael Smith, Tamya Smith, Tiara McCray, Seraphina Armie Suttlar Allen Pelts, Sr , Marva Smith Kamryn Leah Smith, Veronika Smith, Aldrienne Crawford
Aaron Paige, Evelyn Morgan Vernon Snoddy Howard Crawford, Jr , Amber Leigh Atkins John Cockrell, Jr , Jessica Smith Udoh Milton Lamar Chambers, Alisha R Louie and Briana Benson
Happy Anniversary to Mr & Mrs Michael & Charlene Suttlar II Mr and Mrs Roderick & Tara Johnson
“Where that is no vision, people perish ”
17 Attends conferences, seminars, and trainings required
18 Maintains a comprehensive current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/ regulations, including current field and code manuals, policy and procedures manuals, employee handbooks, area maps; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; serves on special panels, board, and/or committees; attends meetings of the same
19 Carries out duties in conformance with Federal State and County laws and City ordinances
20 Regular and predictable attendance is a required essential function of the position based on the department's established work schedule
21 Prepare Payroll and Taxes
Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties, and are not intended to be all-inclusive There will be other duties as assigned All incumbents may not perform all job duties listed,and some incumbents may performsome duties which are not listed and incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
* Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local ordinances particularly as they relate to municipalities
* Knowledge of Alabama Bid Law Alabama Ethics Act, public records, and open meeting laws
*Knowledge of the City of Eutaw rules, policies, and procedures
*Skill in organization and record keeping, with a strong attention to detail
*Skill in the use of computers and database systems
*Skill in customer service and relaying information to citizens
*Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
*Ability to maintain confidential information
*Ability to exercise sound judgment within the scope of responsibility
*Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, subordinates, supervisor, and the public
*Ability to work nights and weekends
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's degree in business, public administration, or a related field with five ( 5) years of experience in office management or an equivalent combination of education and experience Must be eligible to be certified as a Notary Public Certification as a Municipal Clerk(CMC) is preferred Must possess and maintain a valid Alabama driver s license
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
Frequent sitting, using hand and fingers, talking, and hearing Occasional standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms
This position requires lifting
Up to 25 pounds occasionally
This position will have the following special vision requirements
Ability to view information both in print and electronically
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING
CONDITIONS:
The following physical conditions and hazards may be encountered while working in this position: None
Mrs Thereasa Gladys Hamilton Logan of Livingston, Alabama entered into eternal rest April 18 2026 at her residence
Funeral services for Mrs Thereasa Gladys Hamilton Logan were held Thursday April 30 2026 at 11 a m from Larkin and Scott Funeral Home Chapel Interment followed at Birdine AME Zion Church Cemetery Forkland, Alabama
