Carthage Hosts Special Event

Athletes, Alcohol and Steroids

Marcus Ellis of the Eighth District Drug Court spoke to all athletes at Carthage Junior High School Thursday, February 19, 2009 on how drugs affect your body. All parents were encouraged to attend the event. The program was sponsored by the Coalition for a Drug Free Leake County.

CADCA's National Leadership Forum
in Washington, DC
February 9-12, 2009 Gaylord National Harbor

The nation's largest training event for community prevention leaders, treatment professional an researchers. Exciting program for 2009, with more than 100 results driven workshops, plenary sessions and special events.

Capitol Hill Day- participants get a chance to make their voices hear in Congress and to hear from key lawmakers who have been longtime supporters of our cause.


MCP Staff and Coalition Member of a Drug Free Leake County were there to voice the drug and alcohol issues they face in their communities.

Picture (left to right):

Ashley McIntyre, Judge Carroll Thomas,

General Dean,Lueviner Young, and Jackie Ward

Coalition for a Drug Free Leake County

Left to Right: Pastor Eric McBounds (Guest), Jackie Ward Coalition

for a Drug Free Leake County President, Wanda Spvy, Nurse Linda

Pickett, Superintendent Shirley Hall Nicholas, and Principal Haywood

Hannah (Not Pictured: Lacreasha Williams)

WHAT IS A COALITION

The coalition consists of key community stakeholders within the targeted areas we serve such as:

• Youth
• Parents
• Business Community
• Media
• Schools: Public, Private and Parochial
• Youth-serving Organizations
• Institutions of Higher Learning
• Law Enforcement Agencies
• Religious or Fraternal Organizations
• Civic and Volunteer Groups
• Health Care Professionals
• State, local or tribal government agencies with expertise in the fielf of substance abuse
• Other organizations involved in reducing substance abuse

Elected officals and important community stakeholders, such as the mayor, judges, and high visibility community activities, should be represented on this list. The representatives of each group should be individuals of some stature within the group of individuals who have access to the group's leaders and resources. Diversity is also important. If an important segment of the commuity is left out of the process of identitfying the problem, it is unlikely that they will accept or participate in the solutions.

Carthage Junior High School

Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest and Drug Free Balloon Release Ceremony

Who is MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

DRUG FREE WEEK in Carthage, MS

Judge Carolyn Thomas, A member of the Coalition for A Drug Free Leake County spoke to South Leake High School in Carthage, MS on October 29, 2008. The speaking engagement was in honor of Red Ribbon Week. The Drug Awarness program for that day was titled..."Making Choices".

Judge Carolyn Wilcher Thomas has served 17 years as our Justice Court Judge in the Eastern District. She has over 500 hours of judicial schooling with the University of Mississippi Law. She has attended the National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada for extra classes. She attends extra classes three times a year, along with two mandatory classes each year with the Mississippi Judicial College. She is serving her third term as an Executive Board Member of the Mississippi Justice Court Judges Association. Judge Thomas is also a member of the Coalition for a Drug-Free Leake County.

Red Ribbon Week @ Carthage Junior High School

Mr. Haywood Hannah, Prinicipal

Begins October 23rd and Ends October 31st

Coordinated by: Parents of the Coalition for a Drug Free Leake County

Mrs. Kim McDonald

Mrs. Sylinda Scott

Mrs. Jackie Ward

Reb Ribbon Week

Poster Contest:

MCP Poster contest was created to help inform youth about consequences associated with the use of alcohol, tabacco and other drugs. Participants are to use the theme provided to form a collage. The contest is open to 6th, 7th and 8th graders.

The theme for the 2008 Drug Awarenness Poster contest is "I SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE". Participants must create the collages themselves, but they may get assistance from teachers, parents and friends.

Winners will be announced during Red Ribbon Week and will receive a certificate, pizza party and a $100.00 savings bond. Please return all posters of Mrs. Jackie Ward by October 17, 2008. Contact Mrs. Ward for any questions or concerns at 601.654.9234.