Author Archives: Corky Wicks - Gmail

About Corky Wicks - Gmail

Educator and Community Organizer interested in Rural Economic Development with an emphasis on health initiatives.

Mississippi reports no new COVID-19 deaths for first time in four months

Posted on November 6, 2021 by Corky Wicks - Gmail

by Will Stribling November 4, 2021 The Mississippi Department of Health reported zero new COVID-19 deaths on Thursday, making Nov. 3 the first day since June 30 without a pandemic-related death in Mississippi.  Though it’s just a single-day report, the announcement … Continue reading →

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Jazz on the lawn

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Corky Wicks - Gmail

Listening to Eddie Henderson at 81 was a treat and inspiring at the Township Jazz Festival. Eddie was trained by Louis Armstrong and once played for Miles Davis as a young boy.

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How This Entrepreneur Is Changing What We Put on Our Kitchen Tables

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Corky Wicks - Gmail

During the pandemic, my 8-year-old son has been struggling with wanting more independence. He wants to have sleepovers with friends, take walks on his own and start to make his own meals. Although the pandemic has restricted much of his independence, I’m happy to … Continue reading →

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Service and Entertainment

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Corky Wicks - Gmail

The weekend of October 15 – October 17 has been one that I will remember for a long time. Jackson State University held it 2021 homecoming on Saturday. Although I did not attend the game, I have become more interested … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Sliders

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Corky Wicks - Gmail

The slow cooker is a great way to get dinner on the table quickly or serve a crowd. These barbecue sliders are an economical and easy main dish. Fall is here! Get out the slow cooker! Local temperatures still feel … Continue reading →

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Discipline and Ball Security

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Corky Wicks - Gmail

Jackson State University played two-quarters of a four-quarter game. Jackson State played a nearly flawless first half. The defense did a great job despite issues with ball security on the defense. In life and in sports, the idea of competing … Continue reading →

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NASA’s 10th Space Apps Challenge Increases Global Participation

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Corky Wicks - Gmail

To mark the 10th International Space Apps Challenge, the largest annual global hackathon in the world, NASA is collaborating with nine space agency partners to bring the event to even more communities Oct. 2-3, 2021. Each year, NASA’s International Space Apps … Continue reading →

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Walking in Indy

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Corky Wicks - Gmail

I spent four days at a convention and was pleasantly surprised by how walkable the downtown area was. According to Next City, Indianapolis has invested a significant amount of money to make that possible. Kudos to the city planners and … Continue reading →

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The Love that Grew from the COVID

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Corky Wicks - Gmail

What happens to The Love That Grew from the COVID?  Does it continue to thrive as people walk around it and nurture it with continued acts of kindness?  Does it get trampled on when people go back to their normal … Continue reading →

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Prominent Atlanta Restaurateurs Pinky Cole of Slutty Vegan ATL and D. Hayes of Big Dave’s Cheesecakes Team Up To Provide Life Insurance For 25,000 Black Men

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Corky Wicks - Gmail

Two of Atlanta’s fastest-growing restaurateurs, Pinky Cole, CEO and Founder of Slutty Vegan ATL, and D. Hayes, President, and CEO of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, are merging their philanthropic endeavors yet again. The Pinky Cole Foundation and The David & Derrick Hayes Foundation are spearheading Square 1: The Life Experience, a program … Continue reading →

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