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2A RANN IHXBi PLUS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 RANKNLEDGER.COM Weekly Planner JSU SCHOLARSHIP GALA: Inaugural JSU National Alumni Association Black Tie Scholarship Gala is 6 p.m., Jackson Convention Complex. Photo ops, silent auction, live music, dinner. Details, jsunaa.comblack-tie-gala or (601)979-6944. MYSTERY DINNER THEATER: Mississippi Murder Mysteries presents "Red Rum," at Cool Water Cafe Catering, 1011 Lake Harbour Drive, Ridgeland. Seating, 6:30 p.m.; show, 7 p.m.

Tickets: $40 per person, includes tax and tip and BYOB. Reservations required, (601) 668-221 4 or (601) 331 -4045. RELIGIOUS MONOLOGUES: John Maxwell will present religious monologues Sept. 21-22 at Broadmeadow United Methodist Church, 441 9 Broadmeadow Drive, Jackson, to benefit CONTACT the Crisis Line. Following four-course dinner, Maxwell performs Flower Child: The Story of John the Baptiston Sept.

21 and Fish Tale: The Story of PeferonSept. 22. Doors open: 6:30 p.m.; dinner: 7 p.m. $35 donation. Reservations or details, CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE: Holy Trinity Saint John Greek Orthodox Church, corner of Pear Orchard and Old Canton Roads, holds huge rummage p.m.

Put on by church's Philopto-chos Society women's ministry. Free admission. PMI DEVELOPMENT DAY PLANNED: PMI Central Mississippi Chapter will host third annual Professional Development Day, Sept. 29, University of Phoenix, 120 Stone Creek Flowood. Details, www.pmicms.org.

Monday Sept 24 REP WOMEN MEET: Rankin County Republican Women meet today, home of Elee and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, beginning with social time at 6 p.m. Details, Kristen Windham (601 941-7353 or DINNER OF CHAMPIONS: Alabama-Mississippi Chapter National Multiple Sclerosis Society honors Paul Moak Jr. with its HOPE Award at 201 2 Dinner of Champions, 6 p.m., Country Club of Jackson.

Tickets or details, lora.bing-hamnmss.org. RUBEN STUDDARD CONCERT: Ruben Studdard Friends, with Sir Charles Jones, takes place, Friday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m., Thalia Mara Hall, Jackson. Tickets, 1 -800-745-3000. Today Sept 18 SENIOR GALA: Flowood Prime Time Seniors host Senior Gala, noon, Flowood Library, with luncheon, and "entertainment by Gladys and Bonnie Hughes.

Details, "Chere, (601)420-3338. KID CORNER: Brandon Library hosts Kid Corner, 3:30 p.m., for grades K-2. This 'week, Scrapbooking 101. Details, (601) 825-2672. CREATIVE CONNECTION: Brandon Library hosts Creative Connection, 5 p.m., for grades 1 3-6.

This week, Scrapbooking 1 01 Details, (601 825-2672. LIBRARY FRIENDS: Friends of Brandon Library meet, 6 p.m. at the library. Details, (601) 825-2672. BALLROOM DANCE CLASS PARTY: Flowood Prime -Time Seniors offer free Ball-' room Dance lesson, p.m., Underwood Auditorium, 3951 Underwood Drive, -Flowood.

Followed by Ball-room Dance Party, p.m. $5 admission. Bring snack, non-alcoholic beverage. Details, (601)420-3338. CRISIS LINE TRAINING: CONTACT The Crisis Line "holds Certified Crisis Line Counselor training, "p.m., beginning Sept.

18, Ascension Lutheran Church, Old Canton Road, Jack-; son. Register at Details, (601) 982-9888. Crisis Line number FED EMPLOYEES TO MEET: Jackson Chapter National "Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will meet, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 25, St.

-Luke's United Methodist Church Activities Building, '621 Duling Jackson. Details, (601)362-1122. Pearl, will present "Pinkali-cious," based on book by Victoria and Elizabeth Kann, 7:30 p.m. 27-29; and 2 p.m. Sept.

30. Tickets: $15 adults; $10 students, seniors, military. Details, (601)664-0930. Friday Sept. 21 Library hosts men's group, 0:30 a.m., for conversation and coffee.

Discussion: The Civil War. Details, (601) 932-2562. FLUFF 'N FUDGE BOOK CLUB: New book club meets 10:30 a.m., Brandon Library. Discuss fun book and try different fudge each month. This month: Hunter Cole's "The Legs Murder Scandal." Details, (601) 825-2672.

'THE FOREIGNER': New Stage Theatre, 11 00 Carlisle Jackson, begins its 47th season with the comedy The Foreigner! 2 p.m. Sept. 19-22; and 2 p.m. Sept. 23.

Actor chat follows Sept. 19 performance. Tickets: $28. Tickets or details, or (601) 948-3531. "Shall We Dance," starring Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez.

Details, (601) 420-3338. PAJAMA PARTY: Pearl Library hosts Pajama Party for entire family, 5-6 p.m. Get in your PJs for pancakes, stories and craft. Bring favorite stuffed animal. Details, (601) 932-2562.

'GODSPELL': Black Rose Theatre Company, 103 Black Brandon, presents the musical "Godspell," 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20-22; and 2 p.m. Sept. 23.

Tickets: $15, adults; and $10, students, seniors and Sundays. Reservations, (601) 825-1293 or TRETHEWEY READING: Mississippi and United States Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey reads her poetry, 3 p.m., Room 166266, Dollye M.E. Robinson College of Liberal Arts Building, JSU. Free and open to public. Details, (601 (979-3935 or mwajsums.edu.

'PINKALICIOUS'TOBE PERFORMED: Actor's Playhouse, 121 Paul Truitt Lane, Saturday Sept 22 BLACK ROSE AUDITIONS: Black Rose Theatre, 103 Black Brandon, will hold auditions for comedy "Southern Hospitality," 10 a.m. today and 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24. Play is a sequel to "Christmas Belles." Parts for young adults through seniors (ages 20-100.) Cold reading, no prep needed.

Production dates are Nov. 8-1 land 15-1 8. Details, (601) 825-1 293 or MS SUPPORT: Rankin County multiple sclerosis support meeting, 10 a.m., Richland Library. For those with MS, or a loved one with MS. Details, (601) 932-1846.

Tuesday Sept 25 CHAMBER BANQUET: Rankin County Chamber of Commerce hosts annual banquet, 7-9 p.m., Muse Center, Hinds Community College, Pearl. Details, AUDUBON SOCIETY MEETS: Jackson Audubon Society's monthly chapter meeting, 6:30 p.m., Eudora Welty Library, Jackson. Andrew Whitehurst on Gulf Restoration Network's efforts. Details, (601) 956-7444. PAINT IT PURPLE: In honor of Alzheimer's Action Day, Mississippians are encouraged to help Paint the State Purple by wearing purple and displaying purple ribbons or bows on homes or offices.

Details, (601)359-1288. STATE FAIR TALENT DEADLINE: 201 2 MS State Fair Talent Competition is Oct 4-1 4, Mississippi Trade Mart. Various age divisions offered for solo and group vocal, dance and variety performers. Deadline for senior and adult divisions is Sept. 21.

Forms, rules, registration: (601) 201-6620 or Thursday Sept. 20 SENIOR MOVIE DAY: Flowood Prime Time Seniors host Movie Day, 2 p.m., Flowood Library, to view Wednesday Sept. 19 HISTORY CAFE: Pearl Around the County MARRIAGE LICENSES Spire launches 4G LTE network and Diana Rechelle Mills Mark Anthony Swe-denburg and Betty Michele Leary Matthew Ellis Graves and Madison Blaire Pettus Matthew Coleman Flint and Emily Claire White Patrick Ricardo Magee and Contessa Patrice Elmore Travis Clifton Coulter and Sabrina Elaine McGee Curtis Matthew Dahl and Alison Fae Brown Roger Murle Parker Jr. and Maleah Terise Clark Jason Gale Sullivan and Teresa Nicole Johnston Cedric Derell Moore and Teresa Renee Taylor Sept. 11 William Bryan Walker II and Emary Glyn Booth Henry Tyler Hagan and Casey Lane Chambers Tillman Curtis Mol-stadand DebraSue Marriage licenses issued in Rankin County include the following: Sept.

5 Corlus Rickardo Nance Jr. and Latoya Sheikto Johnson David Michael Moore and Cara Ashton Brown Jayce Ellis Wright and Hope Nicole Powell Sept. 6 Matthew Jonathan Russell and Teresa Ann Dent Sept. 7 Chadrick Aaron Leach and Leeann Marie Godlewski Jonathan Blake Walls and Ashley Lauren Bagwell Kenneth John Hooks and Kacie Morgan Knight Justin Don Bond and Rebecca Lynn Love Fred Morris Dugger and Roxanna Dianne McDonald Ritchie Lamar Faulkner and Rebecca Lynne Sherman Sept. 10 Hunter Olin Hope Special to Rankin Ledger RIDGELAND Spire Wireless launched the next gen-; eration of mobile broadband services in four Mississippi markets last week with the acti-'.

vation of its 4G Long Term Evo-; hition (LTE) network offering -consumers and businesses faster data speeds and advanced capabilities on the nation only personalized network. McComb, Brookhaven, Meridian and Greenville are the first of 31 markets that are receiving Spire's 4G LTE advanced next-generation services between now and the end of October. Another six markets will be activated by the end of 2012 as part of the company's multi-million dollar investment Additional expansion of 4G LTE services in Mississippi and oth-; er states is planned in 2013. 'Then we have a steady stream of new market turn ups planned each week through the end of October, including sever-! al cities in Rankin County," said Spire spokesman Dave Miller. 'And there are six additional markets that well launch after that before the end of the year.

The four markets we're launch ing this week are the first to receive these next generation services, which offer consumers and businesses data speeds up to 10 times faster than currently available." The initial markets will cover 2,700 square miles, a population of 1.2 million and 364 cell sites and will provide 4 out of every 10 consumers and businesses in Mississippi with wireless data speeds up to 10 times faster, allowing Spire to be the first provider to make these services widely available. Spire Wireless is offering customers the fastest data speeds available along with 4G devices that bring our personalized data network to life," said Hu Meena, president and CEO of Spire Wireless. "4G LTE from Spire gives consumers more of what they want and where they want it than ever before. With data speeds up to 10 times faster, youU be able to download apps faster, open files almost instantly, do real-time video chat, surf the mobile web or stream movies, music, soundtracks, video and more without the wait" Mississippi business and government leaders praised Samsung Galaxy HI and the Franklin Wireless 2-in-l USB smart modem and mobile hotspot, which are both coming soon. The PHOTON features a PC-like QWERTY keyboard, a large 4.3-inch Colorboost HD touchscreen display, 1.5 GHz dual core processor, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich mobile operating system, an 8 megapixel digital zoom rear-facing camera with 1080p capture on playback along with an HD front-facing camera and 8 GB of onboard memory.

The device comes with built-in business ready security, productivity and connectivity features with government-grade encryption and VPN. The Samsung Galaxy HI features a brilliant 4.8 inch Super AMOLED touchscreen display, a 1.5 GHz dual core processor, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich mobile operating system, 16 GB of onboard storage, an 8 megapixel camera with 1080p HD quality recording and a removable 2100 mAh battery. Pre-registration for the 4G LTE smartphone continues at www.cspire.comgs3. The Franklin Wireless 4G LTE 2-in-l smart modem and mobile hotspot provides 4G LTE wireless access to any data-enabled devices, including a PC, tablet or smartphone. Personalized wireless from Spire is a package of different wireless services and programs that serve each customer's unique needs.

"4G LTE is the next generation of high-speed mobile broadband services from Spire that allow you to access SCOUT for recommendations on apps, music, books, and movies; earn PERCS points through our loyalty program; and engage in CIRCLE, our customer community, faster than ever before," said Kevin Hank-ins, chief operating officer for Spire Wireless. Spire for its 4G LTE network technology deployment. "Investments in wireless broadband technology like those by Spire Wireless are key in attracting high-technology industries and jobs to Missis-sippi," said Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant. "Mississippi continues to enhance its business climate and attract outstanding companies, and growing our technology infrastructure keeps our state competitive." Tony Jeff president and CEO of the Mississippi Technology Alliance, said the deployment of 4G LTE services in the state will help both consumers and small businesses.

"A more robust mobile broadband experience drives economic growth, stimulates jobs and equips Mississippi consumers and businesses with the latest and fastest technologies to meet their growing wireless voice and data communications needs," Jeff said. Spire Wireless has significantly ramped up its wireless investments to enable an experience that offers Mississippi consumers and businesses better speed, better reliability and better availability of high-speed data communications." "A 4G LTE broadband network is only as good as the devices that accompany it -bringing the high-speed mobile broadband experience full circle," Meena said. Spire has that covered as well with the introduction of its first 4G LTE device, the Motorola PHOTON and additional devices coming soon, including the Samsung Galaxy HI and others." Spire customers can choose from several 4G LTE smartphone and connected devices to experience the nation's only personalized 4G LTE network. Devices include the Motorola PHOTON which is available today online and in retail stores for $199.99 with a two-year contract, the ESF offering free adult ACT Prep workshops RAffilfJ LED0 VtmutonlkMtfinra.rtnklnlwlgw.com Send us news at news9rankinledger.com. PubMwc teste Hun (601)961-7066 ExtCUttrtEritorBnafiTbleY (601)961-7175 (601)961-7236 (601)853-3669 60119617382 laattCatanaaCoonlnalryThereseApel NwriAesttant Any Wale AaVwWngSelwTomHues Special to Rankin Ledger The ESF Get2 College Center is offering free ACT Prep workshops for adults in October.

Three workshops have been tailored to adults who are applying to college for the first time, who are returning to college or who need a Sub score for an academic program, such as nursing. Each workshop will cover a specific ACT subject area: Oct 1: Math Oct. 2: ScienceReading Oct. 3: English Adults may register for one or all of the workshops, which take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Get2College Center, at 2600 Lakeland Terrace in Jackson.

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