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Biggest Loser’s Patrick House partners with WellnessPlus

MBJ Staff — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:01:54 +0000

WellnessPlus, a subsidiary of BankPlus, has entered into a partnership with Mississippi native Patrick House, winner of season 10 of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser.” House will serve as spokesperson in WellnessPlus webinars as well as educate the employees of WellnessPlus client companies on the importance of exercise and healthy eating habits. After winning “The Biggest [...]

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MBJ Editorial: Mississippi has a Heisman to hold on to

Ross Reily — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:16:18 +0000

While we understand what Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann meant when he said, “If Mississippi ever wins a Heisman trophy, we want to keep it,” there likely are many out there who don’t. Hosemann made the comments in connection with a story, saying a new law could help protect student athletes from sports agents who [...]

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Goldbold, Morehead receive awards

MBJ Staff — Sun, 22 May 2011 06:00:20 +0000

Judy Goldbold, coordinator of commencement at Delta State, was presented the H.L. Nowell Outstanding Staff Award, and William A. (Billy) Morehead, chair, Division of Accountancy, CIS, and Finance at Delta State, was presented the S.E. Kossman Outstanding Faculty Award during Spring Commencement held Saturday, May 7, inside Walter Sillers Coliseum on the campus. The Administrative [...]

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Green wins top research award

MBJ Staff — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 06:00:30 +0000

Delta State associate professor of sociology and community development Dr. John Green was recently awarded the 2010 Ted K. Bradshaw Outstanding Research Award. The award is presented by the Community Development Society in recognition of outstanding contributions to community development. Green received his bachelor’s in political science and master’s in sociology from Mississippi State University. [...]

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Joe promoted at MTA

MBJ Newswires — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:51:24 +0000

Lylla Joe of Madison has been promoted to investment director with the Mississippi Technology Alliance. Joe manages the Mississippi Seed Fund, a $4-million fund established by the Mississippi Legislature to provide seed and early-stage capital to business with high-growth potential. She also coordinates the Mississippi Angel Network, which seeks to link qualified investors with Mississippi-based [...]

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