First black elected Circuit Clerk of Marshall County Mississippi
MONET BELL AUTRY WAS BORN IN MARSHALL COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI TO PARKER AND ELLEN BOGAN BELL AND THE YOUNGEST OF 9 CHILDREN. EDUCATED IN HOLLY SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT AND GRADUATED FROM HOLLY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL MAY, 1976.
SHE GRADUATED FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI IN 1982 WITH A DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MAJORED IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND GENERAL BUSINESS.
MONET BELLAUTRY RETURNED TO MARSHALL COUNTY AND WORKED WITH HOLLY SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRCT FOR A SHORT TIME BEFORE STARTING A CAREER WITH MARSHALL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND CADET CHILD CARE CENTER. AFTER THE LOSS OF HER HUSBAND, BECAME A STAY AT HOME MOTHER. IN 1991, MONET RETURNED TO WORK WITH RUST COLLEGE.
IN 2000, SHE WAS HIRED BY MARSHALL COUNTY AS JUSTICE COURT CLERK AND SERVED MARSHALL COUNTY 19 YEARS AND RETIRED IN 2018. UPON RETIREMENT, MONET RETURNED TO RUST COLLEGE AS ASSISTANT CIRCULATION LIBRARIAN.
MONET WAS ELECTED BY THE CITIZENS OF MARSHALL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CLERK AND SWORN INTO OFFICE ON JANUARY 6, 2020. SHE IS THE FIRST BLACK PERSON ELECTED TO THIS POSITION.
Daryl Arnold is a positive financial educator who helps families reach their financial goals while understanding money. Mr. Arnold has grown a love talking to people and explaining the importance of budgeting, emergency funds, and retirement. Mr. Arnold wants to help as many people as possible gain financial literacy to assist in obtaining financial goals. From business owners to everyone in between Mr. Arnold continues to provide services as his clients and those who are referred to him become financially free by debt reduction and an increased savings plan. Mr. Arnold believes it’s not for people to just focus on their past financial hindrances, but to be prepared for your present financial obligations with the understanding that unexpected financial emergencies always occur, and even better to be prepared for your financial future.
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Rev. Dr. Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr. Historian, is the senior pastor of Historic West Mitchell Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Atlanta, Georgia. A proud native of Atlanta and an honors graduate of the Atlanta Public Schools, Dr. Mason matriculated and graduated from Morris Brown College. He continued his education at Atlanta University (now Clark Atlanta University) and earned Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science with a concentration in African American Studies and Archives/Museum Management. He is also a graduate of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta where he obtained the Master of Divinity and the Doctor of Ministry degrees respectively.
Dr. Mason, a seasoned educator for over 25 years has served as professor of history, college archivist, director and dean of students and Vice President of Student Services at both Morris Brown College and Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. Currently, he serves as the Director of Library Service and Assistant Professor of African-American History and Religion at Voorhees College in Denmark, South Carolina.
Dr. Mason is the author of numerous books on the history of African Americans experience in Atlanta, Georgia and the South and has published over 10 books including Black Atlanta in the Roaring Twenties, Black Entertainment in Atlanta, African American Life in DeKalb County,Politics, Law and Civil Rights in Atlanta; Black American Series: East Point, Georgia. He has curated major exhibitions including the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Centennial Exhibition, Crowns and Gowns:The Legacy of the Homecoming Queen, Hidden Treasures:Black Photographers in Atlanta and served as a historical consultant on numerous PBS documentaries. Most recently under Dr. Mason’s leadership Voorhees College opened its museum documenting the college’s history. He also serves as the Liaison for Museums for the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.
Dr. Mason served on the National Board of Directors of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation in Washington, D.C. which led to the completion and dedication of the monument on the mall in Washington, D.C in 2011. Dr. Mason is a member of numerous fraternal, social and civic organizations. An avid genealogist, Dr. Mason enjoys reading, local and international traveling, collecting black memorabilia and photographs, listening to music and researching his family history. He is the founder of Skip Mason Vanishing Black Atlanta Facebook Page and Book Club. Dr. Mason is the father of two wonderful young adults Jewel and Jodari. He gives thanks to God for his journey.
Deldrick Leasure, was born August 7, 1973 to Irene LeaSure. He attended school at the Holly Springs Public School System and graduated from Holly Springs High School in May 1992. He is happily married to Sharon Tucker LeaSure. They are blessed with four beautiful daughters: Kyla, Mikaela, Lauryn, and Leah.
From a young child Mr. LeaSure always had a passion and love for God. He would sit next to his grandmother on Sunday mornings watching Olan Morris and the Jubilee Hummingbirds. After watching the telecast he would go in the back yard or on the front porch and attempt to emulate what he just saw on television. His love for God and church grew deeper and deeper. By the age of 16 or 17 Mr. LeaSure was helping deacons at various churches conduct devotional services. His part mainly consisted of offering the prayer. Knowing there was much more for him to do, in October 1993 Mr. LeaSure accepted the call to preach the Gospel. On October 30, 1993, he preached his first sermon at New Hope MB Church in Laws Hills.
In August 1999, he was called to pastor his first church, St Paul CME Church in Oxford,Ms. After serving two year at St. Paul, his family United with Armstead CME Church, later becoming Christ Temple CME Church. In August of 2007 he was transferred to Cooper Chapel CME Church in Olive Branch, Ms, where he and his family served faithful for 7 1/2 years. In February 2015, God said “Launch out into the deep.” That same year was birthed their current church New Genesis Christian Church located in Olive Branch, Mississippi.
The first service was at Best Western hotel on February 8, 2015. After only 3 months the congregation had outgrown that space. In May they found another building for rent, where they stayed 6 years and again the Lord blessed Mr.LeaSure, family, and congregation to outgrow that space. Currently they are located at 8920 Mid South Dr. In Olive Branch, Mississippi. As a church they believe in Making New and Making Great. Rev. LeaSure’s motto in life is, “If I can help just one somebody then my living is not in vain.” “God placed us here on Earth to be stewards, to serve others, and to become selfless in our attitude when doing so.”
