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Friends of Novella: March 1998
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Thursday, March 5, 1998. Jones, Smith and Arnold Fail to Qualify for Sheriff. March 5, 1998. The field of candidates for Shelby County Sheriff was narrowed from eight to five Wednesday when City Councilman E.C. Jones and the races only female candidates failed to gain certification. Links to this post. Novella in the news. A fan blog about Chaplain Novella Smith Arnold, by her BFF (biggest fan forever). Recording session for Lady Ride. WREG-TV: Should Condoms Be Given to Inmates? A note for TV stations.
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Friends of Novella: March 1996
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Monday, March 25, 1996. NAACP calls for inquiry on prisoners with AIDS. March 25, 1996. The Memphis Branch of the NAACP called Sunday for an investigation into the care and treatment of Shelby County inmates who are infected with the AIDS virus. The organization, acting on a motion by Vasco Smith, also voted to look into the reasons a counselor was barred from the jail this month. Links to this post. Saturday, March 23, 1996. Vounteer counselor banned by jail - Talk about inmate AIDS suspected.
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Friends of Novella: Commercial Appeal: Activist urges AIDS tests, condoms in Shelby County Jail
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Thursday, October 2, 2008. Commercial Appeal: Activist urges AIDS tests, condoms in Shelby County Jail. Reaction mixed on warning of 'epidemic'. By Alex Doniach, Thursday, October 2, 2008. HIV and AIDS among inmates in the Shelby County Jail is an "epidemic," activist Novella Smith Arnold told members of the County Commission on Wednesday. Hand out condoms to inmates and require testing. Statistics from the Sheriff's Office show that, out of the inmates who volunteered to get tested since January, just o...
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Friends of Novella: Tri-State Defender: AIDS activist retools push for condoms in county jail
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Friday, December 12, 2008. Tri-State Defender: AIDS activist retools push for condoms in county jail. Inmates are having consensual sex and contracting HIV/AIDS. By Wiley Henry,. Friday, December 12, 2008. Novella Smith Arnold is determined to get condoms into the Shelby County Jail and it’s clear that she sees the pathway running through the Shelby County Board of Commissioners. The Sheriff’s Department has begun the process of compiling data. Of the 31,645 inmates booked in the county jail this yea...
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Friends of Novella: October 1998
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Saturday, October 31, 1998. Jail just like home for mentally ill. Assault suspect provokes fear, frustration. October 31, 1998. When shes not in jail, Gloria Rodgers sleeps on the steps of the Criminal Justice Center or in a rat-infested, abandoned building. This week Rodgers was arrested for the 259th time, accused in Saturdays attack on county administrator Nancy Lawhead. Links to this post. Novella in the news. A fan blog about Chaplain Novella Smith Arnold, by her BFF (biggest fan forever).
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Friends of Novella: June 2001
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Saturday, June 2, 2001. Allegiances clash during pledge in House. June 2, 2001. State Rep. Henri Brooks of Memphis says she doesnt recite the Pledge of Allegiance because the American flag represents a nation of former slave owners. That has caused an imbroglio in the House of Representatives, which opens its daily sessions with a prayer and the pledge. Links to this post. Novella in the news. A fan blog about Chaplain Novella Smith Arnold, by her BFF (biggest fan forever). Recording session for Lady Ride.
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Friends of Novella: February 1998
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Wednesday, February 18, 1998. Sheriff gets rival in GOP primary as filings for Shelby County Offices roll in. February 18, 1998. Petitions for local elected offices continue to flow into the Shelby County Election Commission as Thursdays noon filing deadline nears. Links to this post. Thursday, February 12, 1998. Burgess challenges a confident Gilless. February 12, 1998. Links to this post. Sunday, February 8, 1998. Mentally ill filling jails more than ever. February 8, 1998. Karon, 64, died after a hear...
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Friends of Novella: A note for TV stations
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008. A note for TV stations. This note is for TV stations. Who may wish to broadcast Novella's HIV/AIDS PSA spot, "Is My Momma Ever Coming Back? A broadcast engineer, click here. Instead to read about the PSA, see the storyboard, and watch an iPod or Quicktime version. It's also on YouTube. To download the file to a PC, right-click on the link, and click "Save Target As." (or similar wording, depending on what browser you use). Links to this post:. Novella in the news.
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Friends of Novella: Recording session for "Lady Ride"
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Recording session for "Lady Ride". We found a couple photos from the Houston recording sessions for "Lady Ride", circa 1973. This photo was taken at KYOK radio in Houston. Links to this post:. Novella in the news. A fan blog about Chaplain Novella Smith Arnold, by her BFF (biggest fan forever). WREG-TV: Should Condoms Be Given to Inmates? A note for TV stations. Tri-State Defender: AIDS activist retools push for. Commercial Appeal: Activist urges AIDS tests, cond.
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Friends of Novella: Remembering Isaac Hayes
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Saturday, August 16, 2008. February 25, 2007: Isaac, his wife Adjowa, and his 10-month-old son Kwadjo (pronounced kwo-jo ) put in an appearance at Staxtacular 2007, an annual fundraising gala at Soulsville USA. Adjowa, Novella, and Kwadjo. Basketball star Pao Gasol (then with the Memphis Grizzlies) holds Kwadjo for a photo. September 12, 2007: Isaac autographs the Stax-Studded Guitar. Which will be auctioned later for the benefit of Soulsville. Novella rewards him with a kiss. June 22, 2007: Isaac at the...