Bryant talking to more groups about helping Jackson schools
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Gov. Phil Bryant said Wednesday that he is talking to more outside groups about ways to improve Mississippi’s second-largest school district without having a state takeover and without spending additional tax money.
The state Board of Education recommended in mid-September that Bryant declare a state of emergency in Jackson Public Schools because of academic and safety problems. The declaration is the final step before the state could take control of the 27,000-student district in the capital city.
Bryant said last week that he is talking to the nonprofit Kellogg Foundation about getting involved with Jackson schools.
After speaking Wednesday at a Mississippi Economic Council event, Bryant told
1:30 p.m. with the meeting at 2 p.m. at Cadence Bank
◆ Mt. Peiler Conference — Please publish that the Mt. Peiler M.B. Church family and Rev. Dr. Charlie F. Barnes Sr. invites the public to attend. The Word for the Time Conference starting Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 7:00 p.m. nightly. The guest Pastor is Rev. Charles Davidson and the guest Lecturer is Rev. Thomas Rogers. Please come and be blessed
Friday
◆ Weatherization Day — Prairie Opportunity, Inc. will host a weatherization day Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McKee Park. There will be free food, fun gazes and activities,
free prizes, and attendees will learn how to lower their energy bills
◆ Oktoberfest — The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection Starkville will host Oktoberfest Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. at the church (105 North Montgomery St.). There will be traditional Oktoberfest food and beverages, a performance by Cookie Jones and the Commandment Breakers, a silent auction and children’s activities. Admission is $10/ticket, and an additional $10/beer ticket
◆ Black Tie Night of Elegance — The Distinguished Gents of the Rising Star Lodge 31 will present the Black Tie Night of Elegance Affair featuring DJ Love Bone Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door and VIP Tables are $75. For more information contact 662-769-0071
Saturday
◆ Alcoholics Anonymous — Alcoholics Anonymous will now meet every Saturday at 10 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church
◆ Casserole Kitchen — The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection hosts a casserole kitchen every Saturday at Parish hall at 11:30 a.m.
◆ On the Grill at Parker-McGill — Parker-McGill Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram will host a weekly “On the Grill” every Saturday. Free food will be provided and visitors can meet the Parker-McGill staff
◆ COCO Flea Market — Flea Market from 6 AM every 1st Saturday of the month at COCO Center located at 13608 highway 182 Starkville, MS. Come and shop. Booths
are available for vendors. Contact Sarah Smith at 662-7695759 or Ethel Shine at 662323-9482 or visit the website at www.cococenter.org
◆ COCO Legal Forum CANCELLED — The COCO Legal Forum scheduled for Oct. 28 is cancelled
◆ Fish Fry — The AdatonSelf Creek Fire Department will host is annual Fish Fry Oct. 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the fire station located at the intersection of County Lake Road and West Reed Road in Adaton. There will also be items to bid on that have been donated
◆ Foster Parent Support Group — Taste and See New Proven Child Rearing Skills at Emerson Family School Oct. 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Donna Bishop and Tammie Tubbs will be the Facilitators
◆ Book Mart & Cafe Book Launch — The Book
Mart & Cafe will host a “Spies, Lies, and Citizenship” Book Launch Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon. Associate Professor of History at MSU Mary Kathryn Barbier will be there to discuss the book. For more information, visit the Book Mart & Cafe
◆ UCAC Meeting — Unlimited Community Agricultural Cooperative will meet Oct. 28th at 8am at the American Legion Post at 3327 Pat Station Rd. Agricultural opportunities will be discussed for more information contact Orlando Trainer at 662-769-0071 or orlandotrainer@hotmail.com
◆ Wags and Tails Dog Show — The Starkville Lions Club will host a dog parade, musical sit, costume contest and tricks and talent show for dogs in McKee Park Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon. All dogs are welcome, no AKC regulations
apply. Contact Lynn Infanger at 706-280-8360 or Lynn.infanger@gmail.com for more information. Registration ends 9:30 a.m. cash only
◆ Homebuyer Education Workshop — A Homebuyer Education Workshop will take place Nov. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for first time homebuyers interested in buying a home. For more information, contact Recruitment and Training Program of MS, Inc. at 662-328-8037
◆ Learn to Homebrew Day — The GTR Brewers and Smiling Frog Brewing Supply will host GTR Learn To Homebrew Day Nov. 4th at 2 p.m. Learn about homebrewing your own delicious beer. Local homebrewers will be brewing several batches of beer throughout the event to teach you the joy of homebrewing