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Read the November 7th issue of the MBJ online

MBJ Staff — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:33:18 +0000

In this week’s MBJ — AN INDELIBLE IMPACT: Amy McCullough takes a look at how one man’s words more than 40 years ago may shape the economic future of Mississippi. Also in this week’s paper: >> KEMPER PLANT KEY IN HEATED PSC CONTEST: Adams makes false claims in attempt to win election — by AMY [...]

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DSU honors faculty, staff

MBJ Staff — Sun, 01 May 2011 06:00:56 +0000

Delta State University recently honored employees who are retiring and award service pins to others at a Retirement Service Award Ceremony. Honored retirees were: Alinda Sledge, chair, Department Social Work; Carole White, director, Thad Cochran Center; Debi Ingram, senior secretary, Health Physical Education and Recreation; Deborah Moore, director, Center for Community and Economic Development; Gloria [...]

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Coast Realtors take home awards

MBJ Staff — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 06:00:55 +0000

The Gulf Coast Association of Realtors held its annual Top Producer Awards Ceremony March 10 at the Gulfport Courtyard Marriott. Receiving awards for 2010 by category were: Residential Bronze – Mariela Goodman, Donna Melton, Shannon Terry and Aleshia Toles; Residential Silver – Ken Barnes, Brian Clark, Liz Corkren, Daniel Frisella, Caroline Getter, Gale L. Gilpin, [...]

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USM recognizes faculty and staff

MBJ Staff — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 06:00:54 +0000

Several University of Southern Mississippi faculty and staff were honored during the recent Founders’ Day Ceremony. Honorees included: Dr. Kathy Yadrick, chair of the Department of Nutrition and Food Systems, Distinguished Professor Award; Dr. Kyle Zelner, associate professor of history, Faculty Excellence Award; Dr. David Beckett, professor of biological sciences, Faculty Excellence Award; Rusty Keyes, [...]

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Graham named president of MGCCC

MBJ Staff — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 06:00:54 +0000

The trustees of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) have unanimously named Dr. Mary S. Graham as the 12th president to lead the college. Her appointment becomes effective July 1, 2011. After serving as president since 1998, Dr. Willis H. Lott announced earlier this year his retirement, effective June 30, 2011. A native of Mississippi, [...]

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Tucker made consultant at TEC

MBJ Staff — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 06:00:45 +0000

TEC is pleased to announce the appointment of Barbara Tucker as customer care consultant in the Jackson Division. In this role, Tucker will assist customers with their communication needs and promote the vast array of company products and services that are suitable for their business. Most recently, Tucker was employed with Xfone USA. Tucker, originally [...]

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Knepple added at CPA firm

MBJ Staff — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 06:00:29 +0000

Derek W. Knepple, CPA, has joined Matthews Cutrer & Lindsay, PA, Certified Public Accountants, in Ridgeland as a senior accountant. Knepple completed his bachelor of business administration with an emphasis in banking finance and managerial finance from the University of Mississippi. He also studied at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn. Knepple has worked in public [...]

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Nunnelee hires Hawks as chief of staff

MBJ Staff — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 06:00:23 +0000

Congressman-Elect Alan Nunnelee announced he has hired Diane Hawks as his congressional chief of staff. Hawks has a vast amount of experience serving a majority of her career in the private sector. She has also gained valuable public sector experience working in our nation’s Capital over the past six years. Hawks’ private sector experience includes [...]

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Saunders, King win Hub Awards

MBJ Staff — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 06:00:13 +0000

University of Southern Mississippi president Martha Saunders has been named the 32nd recipient of The Hub Award, which honors outstanding contributions to the Hattiesburg community, commitment to excellence and dedication to public service, during a recognition dinner at the Hattiesburg Country Club. A graduate of Hattiesburg High School and Southern Miss, Saunders became the ninth [...]

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Weatherford named best volunteer

MBJ Staff — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 06:00:08 +0000

Delta Regional Medical Center (DRMC) volunteer Deanna Weatherford received the 2010 Mississippi Hospital Association (MHA) Volunteer of the Year Award at the MHA Society of Hospital Auxiliaries and Volunteers Conference in Jackson. Weatherford has been a member of the Delta Regional Auxiliary since May 2004, and volunteers every Friday in DRMC’s Patient Access Services Department. [...]

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