April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is sexual assault awareness month, Presidential Proclamation: NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH, 2012 - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAA PROCLAMATION - "Though we have come far in the fight to reduce sexual violence, the prevalence of sexual assault remains an affront to our national conscience that we cannot ignore.  This month, we stand with survivors of sexual assault, join together to break the silence, and recommit to ending this devastating crime." Read more at www.WhiteHouse.gov/1is2many  and   National Sexual violence Research Center

Dr. Martin Luther King Assassinated 44 Years Ago Today

"Freedom Democracy and opportunity for all" - "Dr. King championed a movement that draws fully from the deep well of America's potential for freedom, opportunity, and justice. His vision of America is captured in his message of hope and possibility for a future anchored in dignity, sensitivity, and mutual respect; a message that challenges each of us to recognize that America's true strength lies in its diversity of talents. The vision of a memorial in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. is one that captures the essence of his message, a message in which he so eloquently affirms the commanding tenants of the American Dream — Freedom, Democracy and Opportunity for All; a noble quest that gained him the Nobel Peace Prize and one that continues to influence people and societies throughout the world. Upon reflection, we are reminded that Dr. King's lifelong dedication to the idea of achieving human dignity through global relationships of well being has served to instill a broader and deeper sense of duty within each of us— a duty to be both responsible citizens and conscientious stewards of freedom and democracy." The Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial 

Jackson County Election - Vote Tabulation Problems?

Election Results link from the Daily Sentinel:  http://thedailysentinel.com/news/article_c1348302-6d7f-11e1-b546-001871e3ce6c.html

Problems were encountered with the Unity electronic display. Seems there was an official that was not aware of how to work the equipment. Persons who regularly operated the equipment could not do so as they were running for office, a lack of training was evident. Another disturbing question - some persons appeared to have inside information concerning the voting boxes in outlying areas (Stevenson & Bridgeport) before they were posted, which raised questions of why and how did that come about?

Voting Results - reported to be absentee tabulations. Some members of the press seem to be given access to this data while others were not. There was considerable confusion.

 Problems with the equipment.

By 9PM it began to come together.

Dennis Miller wins the Democrat primary.

Ken Ferrill wins the Jackson County Circuit Court race. Now he can deal with the County Commission attempting to move the court records without his permission. Daily Sentinel article

http://thedailysentinel.com/news/article_dbb0a210-6ac3-11e1-abe2-0019bb2963f4.html

Jackson County Voters League Endorsements for County Elections - Democrat Party

Jackson County Voters League Endorsements for County Elections - Democrat Party

Vote on March 13, 2012

 Sadie Bias

 Jonathan Colvin County Commission District 1

Felix Jackson, County Commission District 2

 Dennis Miller, County Commission District 3

 Ken Harding, County Schools Superintendent

 Donna Haislip, Probate Judge