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The threat of rain, a family reunion, and a noon wedding at First Baptist cut into the size of our group, but we were well-represented on January 16 at the 2010 MLK, Jr. Parade. This is a list of the people who marched with the Hinds County Bar Association (including Steve Ray who was out of town but supported us by letting us use his truck).

Willie Abston, Melissa Baltz, Roy Campbell, Wayne Drinkwater, Andy Frame, Laura Glaze, John Henegan, David Pharr, Ryan Pratt, Peyton Prospere, Alex Purvis, Anna Purvis, Steve Ray, Clarence Webster, Josh Wiener, Willona Leopold, Jasmine Leopold, Keyenna Miggins, Teandria O'Keke, Nikki Weathersby, Sedric Weathersby, and Gabrielle Weathersby.

HCBA attended the Watkins Elementary school playground dedication and ribbon cutting held Sept. 24. HCBA was recognized as one of the top sponsors. The children made a huge thank you card for each of the donors. The HCBA should be very proud of this important contribution to the local community.

For the first time in several years, the Hinds County Bar and the Jackson Young Lawyers combined their respective golf tournaments. The event was held June 11 at Annandale Golf Club. Chairing the tournament for the HCBA was Jay Kilpatrick,
and Clarence Webster served as the JYL Chairman. The HCBA proceeds will be given to the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project, and the JYL proceeds will go to Mississippi Boys and Girls Clubs. Both organizations, HCBA and JYL, are very appreciative of all the sponsors.

Kevin Buffington, Committee Member; Jay Kilpatrick, HCBA Chairman

Mason Lowe; Meredith Aden, Committee Member

Maggie Burns; Elizabeth Thomas, HCBA Co-Chairman; Jenny Wilson, Committee Member

Jay Kilpatrick; Pat Evans, HCBA Executive Director

Ben Piazza, Committee Member and past HCBA President; Damian Crooks and Cody Gibson, MS Volunteer Lawyers Project

Debbie Foley; Corey Hinshaw, JYL President

George R. Fair (left), President-Elect of The Mississsippi Bar Association, was the guest speaker at the June HCBA Membership Meeting. He was welcomed by Tom Alexander, HCBA President.

The Hinds County Bar this spring held its annual Essay Contest chaired by Lindsay Watts. The contest was open to eighth graders in the Jackson-Metro area.

First place winner was Mary Tabor Barron (Madison Middle School) and her essay is printed below. Second place winner was Miranda Barrett (St. Joseph's Catholic School) and third place was Teryn Yazdani (St. Joseph's Catholic School). The winners were recognized at the June Membership Meeting and received a cash prize as well as a trophy.

Lindsay Watts (right), chairman, presented the first place award in the essay contest to Mary Tabor Barron (second from left) Her principal, Brent Cofield, and teacher, Emily Jenkins, from Madison Middle School joined her at the membership meeting.

Graham Carner (middle) is presented with the Jackson Young Lawyers' annual pro bono award by Corey Hinshaw (left) and Alex Purvis (right).

Corey Hinshaw (left) received the Jackson Young Lawyers President's gavel from Alex Purvis at the recent Evening Honoring the Judiciary Dinner.

Hinds County Bar Association Awards $3,000 Grant to MS Humanities Council to purchase Children’s Books for Family Literacy Program
The HBCA recently awarded a grant to the Mississippi Humanities Council to purchase new children’s books for its family literacy program that teaches young children and their families of love of reading. David Morgan accepted the award for the Council, which was presented by the Grant Committee. Pictured back row are: Committee Members Doug Jennings; Matthew McLaughlin; Ryan O’Beirne (all of Jackson ), and front row: Cheryn Baker (Brandon) Committee Member; David Morgan (Clinton), MS Humanities Council, Jackson and Julie Ratliff (Jackson) Committee Member .

Hinds County Bar Association Awards Grant to P.A.L.S. to purchase washer dryer
The HBCA recently awarded a grant to purchase a new washer dryer for P.A.L.S., a transitional group home for adolescents operated by Southern Christian Services. Karen Davis, Director of Development for SCS accepted the award which was presented by the Grant Committee. Pictured back row are: Committee Members Doug Jennings; Matthew McLaughlin; Ryan O’Beirne (all of Jackson ), and front row: Cheryn Baker (Brandon) Committee Member; Karen Davis ( Brandon ) and Julie Ratliff (Jackson) Committee Member.

Hinds County Bar Association Awards $4,100 Grant to Watkins Elementary for New Playground
The HBCA presented a check for $4,100 to Watkins Elementary School for a new playground to be constructed. Presenting and receiving the grant were: front row: HBCA Committee Members Doug Jennings; Matthew McLaughlin; Ryan O’Beirne (all of Jackson ), Cheryn Baker (Brandon); and Julie Ratliff (Jackson); front row: Dr. Michelle King (Principal) (Brandon), David Schommer (Clinton)(Project Leader); and Aireca Lewis (Jackson ), PTA Vice President