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Greenville Today
By the People, for the People
Greenville Mayor Honors Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Greenville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity recognized for leadership at regional meeting.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:25pm
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Greenville, Mississippi Mayor Errick D. Simmons is commending the Greenville Mississippi Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. for its representation at the fraternity's 90th Southwestern Province Council Meeting, while also recognizing longtime member Eddie Charles Brown as a Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
Why it matters
The annual Kappa Alpha Psi meeting highlights the organization's focus on leadership, service and achievement, with the Greenville chapter continuing its tradition of community involvement and organizational leadership. The recognition of Brown reflects the fraternity's guiding principle of 'Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor'.
The details
The Greenville delegation attended the regional meeting under the leadership of Polemarch Sen. Derrick T. Simmons. The key moment was the recognition of Greenville resident Eddie Charles Brown for decades of service, professional accomplishments and community leadership. The chapter also marked the initiation of new members Malcolm Davis, Joshua Jenkins and Lamoyne Taylor, continuing its emphasis on scholarship and service.
- The 90th Southwestern Province Council Meeting took place in April 2026.
The players
Errick D. Simmons
The Mayor of Greenville, Mississippi who is commending the Greenville Mississippi Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Eddie Charles Brown
A longtime member of the Greenville Mississippi Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. who was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Derrick T. Simmons
The Polemarch of the Greenville Mississippi Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. who led the chapter's delegation to the regional meeting.
C. Jerome Brown
The Province Polemarch of the Southwestern Province of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
What they’re saying
“We are incredibly proud of the Greenville (Miss.) Alumni Chapter for representing our city with excellence on a regional stage. Brother Eddie Charles Brown's recognition as a Lifetime Achievement Award recipient is not only well-deserved — it is a testament to a life dedicated to service, leadership and lifting others.”
— Errick D. Simmons, Mayor of Greenville, Mississippi
“This gathering was more than a meeting — it was a movement. It reflected the power of unity, the strength of brotherhood and the continued commitment to building stronger communities.”
— Errick D. Simmons, Mayor of Greenville, Mississippi
The takeaway
The recognition of Eddie Charles Brown's lifetime of service and leadership within the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity highlights the organization's commitment to 'Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor' and the Greenville chapter's continued tradition of community involvement and organizational excellence.
