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MOTHER ENORA GIBSON 101 YEARS OLD

JacksonBlazer writes, "Graduated from high school at the age of 76 Enora Gibson was born January 3, 1907 in a little town called Fruithurst, Alabama, a town that no longer exist. It burned down years ago. said Mother Gibson. She and her family left Fruithurst when she was about 5 years old. But she recalls, .I remember my grandparents, and my grandfather because he use to play with me a lot. Mother Gibson grew up and went to school in Atlana, Georgia, but remarkably, graduated from high school at the age of 76. I was living in our nation’s capital with my daughter and I went to school two hours a night until I graduated recalls Mother Gibson. "

Posted on Feb 25, 2008 00:01am. (Read More... | 618 bytes more)

HOME GOING SERVICES

JacksonBlazer writes, "Fannie May Riley Reynolds Williams March 17, 1936-January 16, 2008 Fannie May Riley Reynolds Williams was born March 17, 1936 in Hollandale, Mississippi to Nelson and Carrie Williams Riley. After the death of her parents, Fannie joined the family of Rev. G.H. and Ophelia Hankins. She accepted Christ in her youth as her personal Savior. During her young adulthood, Fannie left the Mississippi Delta, relocating to Chicago, Illinois, and later to Benton Harbor, Michigan. While in Benton Harbor, she began her employment career with the State of Michigan, as a clerk in the Michigan Employment Security Commission (MESC). She worked in the branch offices along the I-94 corridor. BentonHarbor, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Jackson and Ann Arbor. "

Posted on Jan 31, 2008 22:04pm. (Read More... | 1786 bytes more)

Area Leaders Respond To Portis Resignation

JacksonBlazer writes, "Some say .If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.. Former Police Chief Ervin was the center of an investigation that involved the Jackson Police Department. Abuse of power and hostile work environment were a few of the claims initiated by retired Sgt. Scott Rogers that prompted the investigation. However, regardless of the results of the investigation, which is expected to be concluded by October 1, Portis has resigned and taken a job in his home state of Nebraska. Portis has stated his reason leaving was about being home. City Councilman Carl Breeding was asked if he thought the investigation influenced Portis. decision to resign. .I would have hoped that if he was going to resign, someone would have had some knowledge of it, and perhaps he would have given the administration an opportunity to do some researching for his replacement, and then it would have saved the city $25,000. So, I don.t know what his thinking was, whether or not he made this decision to go back to Nebraska because of the atmosphere of his police department. "

Posted on Sep 20, 2007 13:33pm. (Read More... | 1969 bytes more)

In Memory: Rev. W.G. Wade March 4, 1987

JacksonBlazer writes, "“If God be your partner make your plans larger”-Rev. W.G. Wade"

Posted on Mar 14, 2007 14:07pm. (Read More... | 266 bytes more)

JHS Students, Teachers, and Friends Bid Farewell To Classmate

JacksonBlazer writes, "OVER 1000 ATTEND SERVICE FOR JHS STUDENT"

Posted on Mar 14, 2007 13:33pm. (Read More... | 621 bytes more)

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