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A Profile of Success: Kerry Patton & The Company Media Group

By Angela Rogalski Professional success is more often than not born from hard work and dedication, and a lot of learning-as-you-go once you get your feet established in the job environment that was meant for you. And Kerry Patton is proof of that. While his vision for the future may have been refocused after college, his hard work and dedication never wavered. And today he is a successful business owner doing something that he loves.

Patton was born and raised in Holly Springs, Miss., but spent many summers in Corinth with his grandmother, Lillie Lowe. Lowe was a retired schoolteacher from the Corinth School System and passed away in 2001. But she was always a strong influence in Patton's life, and believed in him and his education.

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in Business Administration, it was a given that she was behind him all the way.

"I graduated from the University of Mississippi, where I earned my degree in Business Administration," Patton said. "My major was marketing. After college, I was working for an account management firm in Memphis, when I met a gentleman who worked for a video production company that was also in Memphis."

Patton added that after that chance meeting, it wasn't long until he quit his job at the account management firm and went to work for the video production company.

"The company was called Consolidated Media Systems in Memphis," he said. "And as I began to be promoted, they asked me to go to Birmingham to open up an office. So, I did that in 1999 and that's when I moved to Birmingham. And then the company started becoming a bit wayward, as far as the politics and financial side of it, so I started my own business, The Company Media Group, in 2005."

Patton continued, "And I have been doing video production, basically corporate, ever see PATTON pg 4

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"Same Kind Of Different As Me"‌The Powerfully Inspirational New York Times Bestseller Hits the Big Screen & Has Mississippi Ties that's a powerful statement that the

By Angela Rogalski book shared and that now the movie When you think about the (filmed in Jackson, Mississippi) of title of this very powerful and the same name is bringing to the inspirational story, "Same Kind big screen.

Of Different As Me," that began Darren Moorman is the producer its life as a nonfiction book about of "Same Kind Of Different As Me," the lives of two men, Ron Hall and has worked alongside various and Denver Moore, who became industry leaders over the years, best friends through Ron's wife, including MGM and Deborah, the meaning is Paramount Pictures, proclear: we may all be difducing many film titles ferent, but we're exactly along the way such as the same. It doesn't matter "Unconditional," "The our color, gender, profesFifth Patient," and sion, or status in life; Moorman is also execuwhen it's all said and tive producer for a series done, inside, where it called "Mark Hamill's counts, we're all full of POP Culture Quest." This light and darkness; happiDarren Moorman new film stars Academy ness and sadness; sanity Award winning or nominated talent Renee and insanity; and we're all created equally and lovingly by our Heavenly Father. And see SAME KIND pg 4

The Jabbok Treatment Center - Helping Patients Overcome Opioid Dependency With Medication &

By Angela Rogalski Recently, news reports about opioid misuse and addiction have been all over the media, from television to online. In an article published by CNN in June 2017, it stated that an analysis from Blue Cross Blue Shield of its members showed that from 2010 to 2016, the number of people diagnosed with an addiction to opioids, including prescription drugs, such as oxycodone and hydrocodone, along with many illegal substances, rose 493%, cnn.com, a

startling number, to be sure.

Medication-assisted treatment seems to be many doctors' recommendation for people who are addicted to opioids, as easing withdrawal symptoms is a primary goal in the treatment, allowing patients to do without the opioids and hopefully overcome the addiction.

Jabbok Treatment Center in Savannah, Tenn. is one such facility that offers medicationassisted treatment, under the supervision of Dr. Susan Mokhtari and Dr. Sheila Stinson.

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Lights, camera, action!

Sound familiar? These are words you might hear a movie director use. Every now and then, if I can stay away, like to watch a good action movie.

As with all movies, there are plot twists, setups and setbacks, crises, dilemmas, and a perfect grand finale. There are heroes and villains, supporting actors, and extras. And every good film needs a good director-the person who shapes every scene and guides every character. Each day that we live it's like making a movie and God is the director. Often times silent, God lets us know He is still in control by continuously working behind the scenes to create the beautiful masterpiece of our lives.

A director's role is to use their vision to bring a script idea to life. In order to make a great movie, the director's

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Making a Movie Called Life

key role is hiring a good cast.

In my life, I have found God to be the best director.

Initially, I thought the roles God had chosen for me to play were challenging but that was because I wasn't reading or studying the script like I should have. As much as I like action movies, the one thing God won't allow me to use is a stunt double. Now that I've learned to read and study my script, the different roles God has assigned to me seem easier.

Is God the director of your movie?

There will be many viewers lined up to watch your movie so be careful about your movie rating. Will it be rated PG or something else? Use your movie as a testimony to share with the audience what God has done in your life.

Remember, if God assigns you a role in his movie, He will always equip you with the tools necessary to play the role well. Of course just like any great film, God may say TAKE TWO. This is where God wants us to learn from our mistakes and move forward. Sometimes the best scenes in life may take a couple of takes but that's OKAY. Whether you know it or not, God is already working on the sequel, the next big moment in your movie of life. The End! Whoo! Whoo! Until Next Time! All Aboard!

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NOVEMBER BIBLE TRIVIA

October Answers

1. Who was told by God to take his shoes off because he was standing on holy ground?

2. Who told people that he was not worthy to carry the Messiah's sandals?

3. Who told a king that he would not accept a gift of shoelaces?

4. What book mentions the custom of giving a person one's shoe as a sign of transferring property?

5. What nation did God toss his shoes upon?

6. During what historic event were the Hebrews instructed to keep their shoes on and be ready to travel?

7. For what crime could a man have his shoe taken away and his face spit in?

8. What were the best-made shoes in the Bible?

9. Whom did Jesus tell not to carry sandals with them on their journey?

10. What towns' people tricked Joshua by putting on worn-out shoes when they went to meet him?

11. What sea, according to Isaiah, would be dried up by the Lord so that men could walk over it in their shoes?

12. What prophet, once he had taken his shoes office, walked around barefoot for years?

13. According to Ezekiel, what city did God put leather sandals on?

14. Who was told not to take his shoes off after his wife died?

15. Which prophet accused the people of Israel of selling the poor people for a pair of sandals?

16. What book has a devoted lover praising a woman's sandaled feet?

17. Who was told by the commander of the heavenly army to take off his shoes?

18. Who ordered a pair of sandals for his son's feet?

19. Who was told by an angel to put on his clothes and shoes?

20. Who prophesied that soldier's boots would be used as fuel for burning?

1. They both raised a prophet.

2. Bareskin 3. Wet 4. Enoch, his father, never died; he was taken into heaven.

5. Early in the fall 6. The wages of sin 7. "King Ahaz cut off the borders of the bases" (2 Kings 16:17) 8. Joseph; the pharaoh made a ruler of him 9. Because Noah sat on the deck 10. He had poor comforters.

11. Eve 12. One was high ark; the other is a hierarch.

13. He rocked Goliath to sleep.

14. You can't keep a good man down.

15. They come before the fall.

16. Down in the mouth 17. Noah, who took Ham into the ark.

18. Adam's first day-it had no eve.

19. They raised Cain.

20. God took their Paradise (pair o' dice) away.

21. Eve; she presented him with a little Cain.

22. Joshua, the son of Nun 23. David, who slept with his forefathers.

24. Moses didn't go on the ark.

25. Adam; God removed one of his ribs.

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SAME KIND.... from page 1 Zellweger, Greg Kinnear, Djimon Hounsou, and Jon Voight, a stellar cast that Moorman said he is very fortunate to have worked with.

"There is no other way to say it than I am very fortunate to have been able to work with this amazing group of people.

And for the movie to have come together so well is very exciting."

Moorman said the book touched him so personally that bringing the story to life on the big screen was just something that had to be done. It tells the story of a homeless man (Denver Moore), a successful businessman (Ron Hall) and his wife (Deborah), and Deborah's actual dreams that moved them beyond racial and economic barriers to build a relationship that has lasted ever since.

"I read the book and was incredibly moved by it. As a filmmaker, you dream of these kinds of stories, and it's rare when they do come along. I was very fortunate to meet the authors of the book and as you may imagine, through many twists and turns of getting a film made, managed to do so at a higher level than I had ever dreamed of, with four Academy Award winning or nominated actors."

The movie was filmed in Jackson, Miss. and Moorman said the location was wonderful and just perfect for the movie.

"The story actually takes place in Texas," Moorman said. "But we shot it in Mississippi, and it's just a very inspiring movie, with a lot of the story taking place at a mission for the homeless. In fact, we just had our L.A. premiere, which was at the Westwood, and for me as a producer, to have dreamed about telling this story and then for it to have come together in

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the way that it did, with the cast, with Paramount Pictures, and the way the audiences have responded to it; I am just incredibly overwhelmed. We had 800 people at the L.A. premiere and the response was really amazing."

The movie opened October 20 nationwide, and while the redemptive quality of the plot is most definitely based on Christian principals, Moorman said the movie's overall themes were universal.

"Forgiveness is universal; redemption and racial reconciliation are most definitely universal when it comes to people all over the world. These are topics that are important, especially when you consider the timing of when this movie came out and where we are today as a country," he added. "And I definitely think that the faith audience will love the film, but I also think it plays to a mainstream audience."

Moorman said he truly believes this movie can make a positive impact on people and situations, and in fact, already has by inspiring the Everybody Can Help Somebody Foundation, a not for profit created to help those in need, and cofounded by Moorman himself.

"We were filming in Jackson and because the story takes place around a mission, we had to find one that was dilapidated," he said, "and we found one that was in trouble; it wasn't very functional, so we were able to film there. But we didn't want to come in, pay the mission a nominal fee to film there, and then just leave. So, we didn't do a sort of movie makeover, instead we developed the Everybody Can Help Somebody Foundation, and raised money outside of the production dollars so that we could actually rebuild their mission for them. We rebuilt their kitchen and repainted, so all of the things that you see in the movie, all the amazing things that happened, we actually did for the mission. We left the mission in a much better place than we found it.

Much like we hope the movie itself does with everyone it touches."

PATTON..... from page 1 since. But it's not just video that I do; it's light, sound and video. And as I said, I basically do corporate production, which means I stage corporate events. And those events may range from small business meetings, where somebody just has a projector in a room and they're doing a slideshow presentation, to a concert that a corporation is sponsoring and that they want my team to facilitate their concept."

Patton said that with some clients he provides staging, lighting and sound, and then with others he is a stage manager.

"For example, I am a stage manager down at the New Orleans Jazz Festival," he said, "and I have been doing that for nine years now. So, I wear many different hats.

My path from the University of Mississippi and my Business Admin degree, to where I am today was not exactly a direct one; I had a lot of on-the-job-training. They threw me in the deep water immediately. When I quit my account managing job in Memphis, they sent me to Phoenix, Ariz. to do a large show and I was in an arena with about 20,000 people. And that was definitely onthe-job-training, so I learned very quickly.

But it was something that I caught on to very easily and I really enjoyed doing it."

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Patton's degree in Business Administration, with its emphasis on marketing, has come in very handy. "There's still an aspect of marketing in what I do now, because I have to market my company. And when I'm doing an event, I have to be aware that other people are watching what's being done and those other people may be potential clients."

Patton said that he loves his professional career and is proud of his accomplishments, but that he couldn't have done it without the support and love of his grandmother.

"My grandmother was very influential in what I do now," Patton said. "She was always the person who wanted me to expand my horizons and to tell me that I didn't have to keep doing the same thing, or what everybody expected me to do. She always encouraged me. I remember telling her when I decided to quit my account management job and that I was going out on this production venture, and she was 110 percent encouraging. She was very excited for me. So, I always count her as a heavy influence in what I do. I love what I do every day. Sometimes it's aggravating, but I love it. And I attribute a lot of what I do and what I have accomplished to her."

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Think Carefully Before Moving Many seniors are changing their lives and moving to be near their children and grandchildren. Is it always a good idea?

I received a heartbreaking letter from a woman who did move. I’ll call her Rose.

Rose was happy where she was, surrounded by friends in a town where she’d lived for many years, in a house that had been built by her husband for their family, active in the community.

Rose’s son and his family lived three states away, but they visited a few times a year, and she traveled to their house for either Thanksgiving or Christmas.

It was when her son and his wife were expecting another child that things changed. They wanted her to move closer to them so she could be more a part of the lives of her grandchildren, and Rose loved the idea.

They promised to help her find a new house near them, and they did. They even helped her move.

“I sold a larger home and had to buy a smaller one because the area is very expensive,” writes Rose. “That was fine because I’m near my grandchildren. But truthfully, this isn’t home.

Home is the place I left.”

Now, a year later, Rose’s son has received an offer he can’t refuse: A significant promotion. The problem is that the job is in another state. Now Rose is faced with a dilemma: Does she move again and follow her son and grandchildren to a new place?

This is a question that has no easy answers.

Don’t get caught in this situation. In our highly mobile society, it’s common to move for a better job. Explore all the possibilities before you agree to uproot and move to be near your children. Being a grandparent is only part of the whole you.

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible.

Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send email to columnreply@gmail.com.

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A Stress Test Without the Stress DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My doctor insists I have a “no exercise” nuclear stress test. What is the procedure? Could it harm my heart? I think I might get halfway through the test and need to have it stopped.

Are there less-intrusive tests that would suffice? I am 82. Please give me a second opinion. — D.G. ANSWER:Your doctor wants you to have a pharmacologic stress test, a nosweat stress test.

An ordinary stress test is done with the patient on a treadmill. Every three minutes, the speed of the treadmill and its incline increase. At first the person walks at an ordinary clip on a flat surface. After some time, that person is walking, then jogging, then running on a surface that becomes steeper and steeper. The idea is to “stress” the heart. During the test, an EKG is constantly running. If the heart muscle isn’t getting enough blood to support the increased work, changes occur on the EKG and the test is stopped.

Your test will be quite different. You don’t move a muscle. You are given an injection of medicine that stresses your heart in ways completely different from exercise. During the test you don’t do a thing. You scarcely know that anything is happening. You don’t become short of breath, sweaty or tired.

The nuclear part of the test is the taking of pictures of your heart after an injection of a small dose of radioactive material is given. The pictures show if

there is any blockage in heart arteries, and if so, where the blockage is. Pictures are taken at the end of the test and four hours later, when the heart has returned to its resting state.

This test doesn’t put you in danger. If anything bad develops — and it rarely does — the test can be terminated immediately. There are no less-intrusive tests that can substitute for it. This isn’t considered an invasive procedure. Relax. You’ll do fine.

The coronary (heart) artery disease booklet describes how this condition is diagnosed and treated. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue — No. 101W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6.75 Canada. with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: About a month ago, while doing sit-ups, I felt something pop in the area around my bellybutton, and I saw a little bulge there. It’s soft and doesn’t hurt. Is this a hernia? — R.B. ANSWER: It could be an umbilical hernia. The umbilicus is the navel or bellybutton, whatever you want to call it. It’s the place where the umbilical cord attached to the fetus. For some, it’s a weak spot in the abdominal wall.

A hernia is a protrusion of organs or tissues through such a weak spot.

You should have a doctor examine this for a definite call.

If it is a hernia, it probably would have developed whether you were doing sit-ups or doing anything else that increases pressure within the abdominal cavity. The sit-ups didn’t create the weak spot. It’s been there from birth. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475. © 2007 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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HEALTH

Does Where You Live Determine How Long You Live?

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free from marketing of junk foods and sugary drinks, are crucial.

• Children need time to be active at recess; physical education and bursts of energy through classroom movement activities.

A Healthy Community • On the way to school, every child needs safe sidewalks and street crossings to bike or walk.

• After school, every child needs nutritious snacks, healthful beverages, and time to be active and play in afterschool programs.

• Throughout the neighborhood, every child needs safe places to go for a walk, play at a park and ride on a bike; and grocery and corner stores stocked with appealing nutritious foods and drinks.

Community leaders: to get free tools, guidance and support to improve health in your community visit voicesforhealthykids.org. Parents and families: to participate in the conversation online about what children need in your community to grow up healthy, and to learn about joining a state or local coalition to be an advocate for change, visit voicesactioncenter.org.

“Every child needs and deserves the opportunity to grow up healthy,” says Yancy “Fortunately, we have the tools to improve health across the lifespan by ensuring every child has nutritious foods to eat and safe places to be active.”

(StatePoint) From one corner ments that help children sucof a city or county to another, ceed. As a result, more than 20 life expectancy can vary by five, organizations dedicated to 10 or even 20 years, according improving nutrition and increasto a report from the Center on ing physical activity among Society and Health. children, have come together to “What would it take to close build a foundation for a healthy those gaps across our communi- future. ty and ensure that everyone has Experts involved have identhe opportunity to be as healthy tified the following key eleas possible?” asks Dr. Clyde ments that every child needs to Yancy, M.D., American Heart grow up healthy.

Association past president and A Healthy Start chief of cardiology at • At hospitals and worksites, Northwestern University in moms need support and guidChicago. “For many communiance for breastfeeding to help ties, it requires removing obstaensure infants receive the best cles to health such as poverty nutrition. and discrimination.”

• At home and in centers for Thirty million people in early care and education, chilneighborhoods nationwide have dren need age-appropriate play little or no access to healthful and space to roll, crawl, wobble food like fruits and vegetables, and run. and almost two-thirds of teens • All kids require healthful living in the United States don’t drinks and food such as milk or get the recommended 60 minwater, fruits, vegetables and utes of daily physical activity. whole grains.

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TREATMENT.....from page 1 Jackie Irwin is facility director at Jabbok and said that the treatment offered at Jabbok is very important and that through her church, Jabbok Refuge Center, they were able to lease the space to open the Center.

"We had a doctor previously that rented the space from our church, and he treated patients who had opioid dependence," Irwin said. "But when he left town, we were able to take it over, and bring Dr. Mokhtari and Dr. Stinson here, they're both licensed to prescribe Buprenorphine and Naloxone, which is what the patients take. Those are the main ingredients in the medication the patients need to stop the cravings and withdrawals."

The treatment at Jabbok is outpatient and once a month. "When the patients come, they'll do a drug test and counseling, which our pastor does the counseling," Irwin said. "And then they meet with the doctor and are given their prescription. In one month, they come back for another treatment visit."

Irwin said that in her experience at the treatment center, she has seen many patients helped with their dependence, but they have to want to get better.

"For the people who want to change; it works. But if they're not ready, they're more apt to relapse and they'll stop coming for treatment. But if they're willing to stop doing the opioids, then it works for them. Helping people is a rewarding feeling, and we do have some success stories with people from all walks of life, so treatment does work. Most patients who find themselves dependent have been to a doctor for an injury and were prescribed painkillers, which led to that dependence."

In fact, Irwin said when the other doctor left, patients were calling and asking her what they were going to do, and those pleas for help are what motivated her to go out and find two doctors who were licensed to prescribe the medication, and to take over the facility.

"Dr. Mokhtari is licensed in Tenn. and Miss. and Dr. Stinson is licensed in Tenn. and Ark.," Irwin said. "Because we also have a treatment center once a month in Corinth at Kingdom Christian Center International."

Irwin added that Jabbok's program is a maintenance program, which means the patient can be on the medication for as long as they need to be.

"The doctors here believe that this is a

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disease and not an addiction, so they treat it as such. And the patient can get his/her medicine on a monthly basis. There are detox programs out there, but ours is strictly a maintenance program. They compare it to a diabetic who needs insulin, they have to have their medicine to maintain a level blood sugar. And it's the same for our patients. They have to have their medicine for their medical condition on a monthly basis."

Dr. Susan Mokhtari said she also believes that some of the dependency on opioids comes from pain medication after procedures or injuries.

"Many of these problems come after having surgery or from other settings and patients have been given narcotics for pain control, such as Hydrocodone, Percocet, and other narcotic medications.

And we're trying to help them get over their dependency."

Mokhtari said that by suppressing withdrawal symptoms and reducing cravings, they can help patients beat their dependence on the opioids.

"The generic name for the medication is Buprenorphine, and it has two components, Buprenorphine and Naloxone," Mokhtari said. "And most people know it as Suboxone. But there are different companies that make the medicine, so it's not just Suboxone. It comes in other names.

But they all contain Buprenorphine and Naloxone. And what it does, we call it a "partial agonist," it blocks the receptors that bind to those narcotic medications.

So, it prevents patients from cravings and they will not go into withdrawal. Because if a patient stops the opioids without treatment, they will go into withdrawal, which makes them feel very sick. And then they have no other way than to get back on the opioids."

Mokhtari has been working with dependent patients for about three years and said many come in and call the medication and treatment that she prescribes a miracle.

"I just had a patient who was five months pregnant and she was using heroin and she came and was put on this medicine, and now she is going to family health for her baby and she is looking to get a job. Her mother called me and said this was really a miracle treatment."

Mokhtari said the suggestion was for patients to take the medicine for three years, but patients are different, and some are ready to be weaned off the medicine continued on next page

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PREACHER FEATURE

Found His Righteous Calling

Isaiah and Ministry Bobby Jackson

Bobby Jackson

By Lucy Weber The proverbial phrase "one step at a time" serves as a noteworthy mechanism guiding people's lives.

Life's construction is gradual; life-changing or altering events and the response to that stimulus do not

occur overnight.

Sometimes people are presented with tools, insights or premonitions, but it is their job to bring everything together.

For Baldwin, Miss. native Bobby Jackson, he received a vision in 1992 urging him to use his gifts to disciple the Lord. In 2003, he accepted his calling to preach the words of the Lord. It wasn't until 2017 when his long adventure of introspecting his faith has yielded a profound and joyous spiritual journey.

"It wasn't until I was old enough to be held accountable for my thoughts (around 9 or 10-years-old) that I didn't understand what a calling was," Jackson said. "My father was a minister when we were living in Illinois, and I had been brought up in ministry and how to serve.

I delivered my first sermon at 14-years-old, and my dad coached me on how to deliver the message, but I didn't understand then what I do now."

Starting in August 2017, Jackson founded the Children Church Ministry, a non-denominational ministry for children and youth at the King Christian Store in Booneville, Miss. Each Sunday, the growing congregation meets for the 11 a.m. service. Jackson has been pleased with the participation and particularly

the group's message.

"We have had at least eight members show up at regular frequency each Sunday," Jackson said. "We are trying to stay away from conformity, rather build nourishment for these young persons biblically and spiritually. We are trying to build their souls up so that they can truly be saved by preaching truth, and not making excuses for sin. Grace is the forgiveness; we want these children to learn to not beat themselves up when they have a moment of weakness or make bad decisions."

Jackson received his professional barber's license in Worchester, Mass. and has worked professionally as a barber ever since (now working at BoLee's Styles and Cuts in Booneville), moving around discovering the glory of salvation along his journey. Having been raised in the church and ministry all his life, he felt that he had understood Christ's message, but it wasn't until he truly became saved in 2014, that he knew what he must do with the vision he received in 2003.

"I believe then was when I finally understood what true grace was," Jackson said. "True worship is conduct, meaning your actions dictate your worship toward God. Grace is what keeps you, but I

used to believe grace covered me no matter what my actions were, so I never fully changed my conduct.

It was when my conduct started aligning with what I was saying did I finally become righteous."

Music has been an enduring force in Jackson's life and ministry. He began playing the saxophone in elementary school, and was able to teach himself how to play the drums. Jackson had this unique ability to where he could listen to records, then channel that sound, that melody without learning how to read the music.

"I was blessed with ability to play music," Jackson said. "I played in church every week and learned to play every song I listened to. I dropped out of band in high school because I stopped learning to read music. But I feel proud to use it in my ministry."

Jackson hopes the Children Church Ministry will lead to ministries in other facets of life: food for the homeless, drug rehabilitation and family counseling. Jackson wants to give back and help alleviate the problems in the community with his ministry through the power of grace.

Spiritual health is accepting daily to acknowledge true grace, and Jackson serves as a true disciple ushering people toward that mantra.

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can be weaned completely.

There are some who may have to be on it for the rest of their lives, then we have to find what would be the lowest dose possible that they would feel comfortable taking, so they would-

n't have the cravings or withdrawal, or relapse."

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sooner than others.

"We have to wean them off," she said, "very slowly and it may take a few months to see if the patient

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Photos from the Annual Booneville Fall Festival held on October 19th-21st.

The event is hosted by the Booneville & Prentiss County Main Street Association

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Small Changes in What You Eat Can Make a Big Difference (StatePoint) Not everyone is inclined to think about the global impact of their food choices, particularly when they are not in their own kitchens. But experts say that average consumers can learn more about what’s on their plate and how it got there no matter who’s doing the cooking, and use this knowledge to make responsible choices.

When it comes to seafood, a recently released report may provide some useful insights.

The second edition of the “Sea of Distress” report

by Greenpeace found that some foodservice industry players -- especially Sodexo, Aramark, and Compass Group -- have taken important steps toward protecting the

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oceans and workers, reducing their plastic footprint, ensuring transparency, and advocating for better practices at sea.

While the majority of the fifteen companies assessed in the report failed the benchmarks set

by Greenpeace, the report indicates that some of those companies are starting to work toward sustainable seafood, transparency, and advocacy for oceans and seafood industry workers.

“It is a good sign that some key foodservice companies are moving in the right direction on sustainability for our oceans and the ethical treatment of workers,” says Greenpeace oceans campaigner, David Pinsky.

“Unfortunately, there are

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still large companies holding back progress.”

The U.S. foodservice industry represents approximately half of food-dollar spending outside of the home every day. With annual sales exceeding $700 billion, this growing industry has

a tremendous impact on the environment and workers worldwide.

Greenpeace’s foodservice ranking comes on the heels of major commitments from global tuna giant Thai Union to provide more sustainable and ethical seafood.

Greenpeace says that other foodservice companies can follow Thai Union’s lead, using their market and political influence to transform the industry for the better.

Greenpeace says that individuals can make a positive difference in the following ways.

• Know the facts.

Check out the “Sea of Distress” report to see which are the best and worst ranked companies.

To read the report and see the ranking, visit, greenpeace.org/usa/research/sea -of-distress.

• Get involved. Join the #BreakFreeFromPlastic movement. Ask that foodservice companies immediately reduce their plastic consumption.

• Inquire. Ask your

local foodservice providers how they are working to stop forced labor, labor abuse, destructive fishing and protect workers’ rights.

• Eat less seafood.

Reducing seafood consumption now can help lessen the pressure on oceans, ensuring fish and healthy ecosystems for the future.

• Vote with your dollar.

Use the Seafood Watch app to buy only greenrated “Best Choice” seafood.

On a global scale it can sometimes feel like our small choices don’t make a big impact. But experts say that all consumers can make a difference with their words and their wallets.

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Head-to-Toe Fall Fashion Tips for Men and Women (StatePoint) We all need solid, traditional staples in our wardrobes when the weather cools. But be they scarves, jackets or socks, the trend in this fall’s clothing staples is all about putting a fun twist on classics when dressing for seasonal weather.

Here are some head-to-toe fashion tips for both men and women, as brands and designers focus on basics with an interesting edge.

Scarves Extra-long scarves and blanket scarves are in style this season, worn in just about any way you can dream up. They are being worn as wraps, shrugs, head coverings and more. Wrapped around your shoulders and crossed behind your back, blanket scarves become a wrap or shrug-like experience to keep you toasty. Worn over the head a traditional scarf will keep your ears protected from chilly breezes.

And looped traditionally around your neck, longer scarves become, well, simply scarves designed to keep your neck and upper body warm into the coming season when the mercury dips.

Jackets Belted jackets for women are on point this season, according to experts, enabling the wearer to style them with versatility to create different looks with the same garment. And making a bold resurgence are denim jackets, as this rugged fabric proves to be a nice defense against cool fall breezes. Denim jackets this season are coming in a variety of styles and lengths -from short to long, straight edged to frilly.

For men, fall outerwear is trending towards quilted or padded, and traditional jackets are being outfitted with a bit more of an edge in oversized proportions. Think classic with a twist or business attire with attitude.

Socks In keeping with the theme of basics with a twist, think fashion-forward socks.

Whether it’s rich autumn shades, jewel toned patterns, knit boot socks, or not so basic black, brands like iconic Gold Toe are churning out on-trend accessories for the season. For instance, everyone has heard of the Little Black Dress, so Gold Toe is introducing the Little Black Sock --

a collection of women’s socks that offer styles featuring scalloped edges, stripes and subtle patterns. These wardrobe staples come in an assortment of toe covers, luxury trouser socks and lavish crews, with styles made from lace, prima cotton and microfiber, to name a few. And the brand’s new Fairisle Crew is a traditional boot sock that has a touch of bright colors as a fun nod to sweater season.

When it comes to men’s socks, the season is bringing with it a blend of style and innovation. For instance, the Gold Toe Fashion Singles feature a number of bold autumn shades that incorporate Fresh 24/7 technology to help prohibit the growth of bacteria that causes odor. These styles are fashionably flexible and can be dressed up or down no matter the occasion. With colorful stripes, novelty prints and fall patterns, these socks can step up your wardrobe this season. More information about men’s and women’s socks for the season is available at www.goldtoe.com.

Head-to-toe fashion trends this fall are all about new takes on classics to kick wardrobe basics up a notch.

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By Samantha Weaver

• “If you have small children, you might want to keep a red washcloth in your first-aid kit. Sometimes the sight of blood can upset a child out of proportion with the injury. If you use a red washcloth, blood won’t show and you can spend your time calming the hurt, not the emotion.” — School Nurse in Arizona • “To keep cats away from plants in the veggie garden, lay out strips of tin foil. You can tack them into the soil with pins or even sharp sticks. This will also keep birds away from lowgrowing plants, but the birds have to be able to see the tin foil. It’s no good if they are buried under the foliage.”

— U.L. in Texas • “If you are a disabled person who is flying, ask if you are able to use the executive lounge for a layover. Many airlines will allow this, even if you are not a member. It has worked for my mother, who is legally blind. She is able to stay out of the way and listen to a little TV, and the customer-service agent who is attending the lounge can let her know where to go and when.”

— C.L. in Massachusetts • “We divide Halloween candy up into portions when we arrive home from trick-or-treating. The first portion is for the child to have on Halloween, the second is kept out for small treats until Thanksgiving, and another portion is frozen to share with family on Thanksgiving Day. It helps them to part with it if they know when to anticipate its return!” — Y.L.D. in Nevada • Looking for an easy way to store flower bulbs? Add them to a leg of panty hose, tie each one off separately and hang them in a cool, dark place.

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• You might be surprised to learn that the highest reward ever offered for the capture of Henry McCarty — the infamous outlaw better known as Billy the Kid — was $500.

• It was famed Irish author George Bernard Shaw who made the following sage observation: “A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.”

• The multinational telecommunications company Motorola was actually founded in 1928, though its original name was Galvin Manufacturing Company.

• From the Before They Were Famous file: comedian Jerry Seinfeld was a telemarketer, selling light bulbs by phone; actress Demi Moore was employed by a debt-collection agency; rocker David Lee Roth worked as an orderly in a hospital; and singer Madonna worked at Dunkin’ Donuts.

• You may know that on Oct. 4, 1957, the Soviet Union earned the distinction of putting the first humanmade object into space with the launch of the satellite Sputnik 1. You may not know, though, that in Russian, the word “sputnik” means “fellow traveler.”

• You’ve almost certainly heard the song “For Once in My Life” — the version recorded by Canadian singer Michael Buble has been all over the airwaves in recent years. You might not be aware of the song’s long history, though. Since it was written in 1967 by Ron Miller and Orlando Murden, it’s been recorded by such musical luminaries as Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, The Temptations, Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. In fact, with more than 200 versions, it’s one of the mostrecorded songs of all time.

• I don’t know who studies such things, but those who do say that over the course of a lifetime, you’ll probably spend about three years in the restroom. ***

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Living in a Modern World

J. Moffett Walker, Retired Counselor & Author Yes, we live in a modern world. If you are like me, I am happy about that.

Yet, I am concerned because there are some common sense things we MUST do.

Don't get me wrong, I truly believe in the constitution of these United States of America, including the Second Amendment to the Constitution. " A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." Was modern technology unheard of when this amendment was written?

My grandparents and my parents had rifles in their homes hanging above their bedrooms doors. The rifles were out of the reach of small children and placed there to protect their homes if needed.

They hunted birds, rabbits,raccoons, opossums and squirrels.

I recall enjoying all those kinds of meat while growing up. At the time I lived in one of the houses a grandparent lived in. I do not recall any deer meat or seeing anyone deer hunting in Hinds County, Edwards, Mississippi. But plenty of deer are in the are now. Even a black bear was spotted in the Edwards area about a year ago.

In our most proud, highly industrialized society, we must take a serious look at what we are allowing to happen to innocent individuals. Is there anything we are blaming on the Second Amendment? I included the amendment so one can reread what it says. Does it say the right to bear 43 or more arms?

Police and the Military need high powered automatic weapons. They protect large groups and our nation. Why would any other American need a

weapon to fire 100 rounds? Besides, does it make sense for anyone other than the police and Military to have automatic weapons?

Are we putting the people we have to protect us at risk? Think about that !

I learned during the Las Vegas ordeal about an instrument called Bump Stocks.

It can be placed on certain weapons to make them shoot many rounds. Should anyone be allowed to purchase one?

Why would it be needed? Certainly not for recreation or hunting!

I am a retired school counselor. Yet, I cannot understand why a state will approve for a teacher to keep a weapon in his/her classroom. Those who made that decision probably did not consult teachers or principals in schools who understand the interactions of teachers and students. They probably thought about someone going into the schools from the outside only. But the violence could come from within....teachers to students or students to teachers. If you are thinking the students will not know about the weapons, think again. With 35 students and one teacher a lot goes on in all classrooms. Misunderstandings are best handled through the principals' offices. Each middle and high school teacher may have five classes. That makes 5 X 35 students per day(175).

Protection is surely needed. There should be a certified policeman placed in each school building who will observe and direct all who come to the school from the outside. And, if needed some buildings may need two officers depending on the layout of the building. If an officer is needed for a classroom or hallway situation, he or she will be available for that too.

Just as ridiculous, is giving college/graduate students the right to carry a gun to class. How did that come about?

You may nor agree with me on all the points I raised, but I know you realized that something needs to be done. I know you are concerned about your parents,children, siblings, nieces, nephews, and cousins, You are concerned about your friends, neighbors, church members, coworkers, and others.

Those who have lost relatives and friends were concerned too. But not enough has has been done. to protect the innocence. With laws and rules like what I explained, no one is protected.

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Brussels Beer Waffle Want to make them think you’re really spicing up your breakfast? Try this waffle recipe for a change of pace!

3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon table salt 1/2 cup non-alcoholic beer 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cooking oil 1 egg, or equivalent in egg substitue 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt. Add beer, oil and egg. Mix well to combine using a wire whisk.

Stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract. Let set for 15 minutes.

Spread 1/4 cup batter on waffle iron.

Watch carefully while baking, as waffles brown quickly. Serve at once.

Serves 4.

• Each serving equals: 146 calories, 6g fat, 4g protein, 19g carbohydrates, 91mg sodium, 12mg calcium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat; Carb Choices: 1.

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A flavorful cholesterol- and fat-free spread. Yummy on toast or bagels.

COOK: 1 hour TOTAL TIME: 2 hours MAKES: About 4 1/2 cups 3 3/4 pounds Granny Smith apples (about 8 large), peeled, cored and thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups apple cider or apple juice 1 cup cranberries 3 strips (3-by-1-inch each) lemon peel 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 cups sugar 1. In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat apples, cider, cranberries, lemon peel and lemon juice to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until apples are very soft, stirring occasionally.

2. Stir in sugar; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook, partially covered, 1 hour or until apple butter is very thick, stirring occasionally (mixture may sputter and splash, so be careful when stirring).

3. Spoon apple butter into blender in small batches and blend (with center part of blender cover removed to allow steam to escape) until smooth.

4. Spoon apple butter into jars or crocks for gift-giving. Store tightly covered in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

• Each serving: About 30 calories, 8g carbohydrates.

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1. GEOGRAPHY: Where are the Cape Verde islands?

2. ANATOMY: Where is the sacrum in the human body?

3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Pitcairn Island is a dependent territory of which country?

4. LANGUAGE: What is meant by the term “fifth column”?

5. HISTORY: In what year did the two unions, American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations, merge into the more powerful AFL-CIO? 6. MILITARY: What is the code of the Japanese samurai?

7. GAMES: What kind of game is “Millipede”?

8. FOOD & DRINK: In cooking, what is arrowroot used for?

9. MUSIC: What were the first names of the Allman Brothers?

10. THEATER: Who wrote the play “The Iceman Cometh”?

Answers 1. Off the coast of West Africa 2. At the base of the spine 3. United Kingdom 4. Enemy sympathizers who might give aid to an invader 5. 1955 6. Bushido 7. Arcade video game 8. A thickening agent 9. Duane and Gregg 10. Eugene O’Neill

1. Entering 2007, name the last team to rally and win the World Series after losing the first two games at home.

2. Before the 2007 season, who was the last Cy Young Award-winning starting pitcher to actually win more games the season after he won the award?

3. True or false: Howard Schnellenberger had a winning record as head coach of the University of Louisville football team (1985-1994).

4. Name the four NBA players to lead the league in rebounding and blocked shots in the same season.

5. In 2007, Joel Quenneville became the fifth person in NHL history to play and coach in 750 games each. Name two of the other four to do it.

6. When was the last time a U.S. woman won Olympic gold in springboard diving?

7. How old has the oldest winner been in a Champions Tour (senior PGA golfers) event?

Answers 1. The NY Yankees in 1996.

2. Randy Johnson was 21-6 in 2001 for Arizona and captured the Cy Young Award. The next season, he was 24-5 and won the Cy Young Award again.

3. False. He was 54-56-2 at Louisville.

4. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Walton, Hakeem Olajuwon and Ben Wallace. Note that blocked shots were not kept as an official NBA stat until the 1973-74 season.

5. Jacques Lemaire, Bob Pulford, Milt Schmidt and Brian Sutter.

6. Jennifer Chandler in 1976.

7. Mike Fetchick was 63 when he won the 1985 Hilton Head Seniors International.

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Asparagus Is Perfect for Recipes Nothing says spring is here like a beautiful bunch of crisp asparagus. While asparagus is available yearround, it's much better when purchased locally.

Asparagus is easy to select and prepare, and comes in a variety of vibrant colors including green, violet, purple and white. It also grows wild and is commercially available fresh, frozen and canned. The stalks range in size from colossal to small. Various types and colors of asparagus can be used without any noticeable difference in the taste, so mix and match colors and sizes for visual interest.

Asparagus should be crisp and firm, not limp or wrinkled, with tightly closed tips.

Dull colors and ridges in the stems are an indication of a lack of freshness. The stalks should not be limp or dry at the cut and of uniform thickness.

If you're planning to use the asparagus on the same day, rinse it under cool water and pat the stalks dry with a paper towel. Smaller stalks can be broken or cut at the point where the stem naturally snaps. Peeling the end of thicker stalks with a paring knife or a vegetable peeler removes any woody stems and can be done up to 2 hours before cooking. Place the prepared asparagus in a plastic bag in the refrigerator to stay crisp until ready to cook.

Fresh asparagus should

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never be washed or soaked before storing. If the asparagus is bound with a rubber band, remove it, as it will pinch and bruise the stalks.

Asparagus can be stored for up to two days if the stalks are trimmed and placed upright in a jar with about an inch of water in the bottom.

Cover the asparagus with a plastic bag and store the

spears in the refrigerator.

Asparagus cooks in minutes and can be prepared steamed or boiled in the microwave or oven. It tastes delicious hot or cold, and it also freezes well if blanched first in hot water.

Asparagus is a nutritional powerhouse. One-half cup of cooked asparagus contains significant amounts of folic

acid, vitamin C, potassium and beta-carotene. It's also a heart-healthy food, and a natural diuretic.

This versatile vegetable works well as a room-temperature appetizer, blended into a soup, as a flavorful side dish, the main ingredient in a colorful salad or as part of a main course like my recipe for Lemon Chicken with Asparagus. Preparing asparagus is a delicious and nutritious way to celebrate spring.

LEMON CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS 4 chicken breasts, about 3 pounds, washed and fat trimmed and removed 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 pound asparagus, stalks trimmed and cut into 1

inch pieces 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 cup chicken stock 3 cups cooked rice In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Season the chicken pieces with the salt, pepper and poultry seasoning. Place the chicken, skin-side down, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.

Turn the pieces skin-side up, and cook until golden brown and done, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the garlic and red bell pepper. Add the asparagus and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the zest and the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Serve immediately over hot rice.