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New president to be named at Delta State University
Delta State University will get a new president after Dec. 31. Current president Dr. John Hilpert announced Thursday he will be leaving Cleveland, effective Dec. 31. There has been no announcement of a successor.
Continue reading...Livingston Farmers Market launches its second season on May 17
15. May 2012
Livingston Farmers Market will commence for its second summer season at 4 p.m. on Thursday at the Town of Livingston location at the corner of Highways 463 and 22 and every Thursday after that through Oct. 4. This Thursday, Mississippi artist Ellen Langford will be at the market with her palette of paints, an easel [...]
Continue reading...Tulane offering discount business workshops
15. May 2012
The Madison County campus of Tulane University is offering Friday business-related workshops for the month of June. The workshops will be from 10:30am until 1:30pm. June 1- Social Media Marketing June 8- Stress Management June 15- Web Page Design June 22- Introductory Photo Shop June 29-Emergency Management in the Workplace There is a $10 [...]
Continue reading...Tate Reeves on school consolidation
13. May 2012
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves talks with MBJ video journalist Stephen McDill about school consolidation at the 2012 Delta Council meeting at Delta State University in Cleveland.
Continue reading...MSU business education society gets top national ranking
3. May 2012
The Mississippi State University chapter of business education honor society Pi Omega Pi now is ranked No. 1 in the nation, according to a press release form the chapter. The honor society’s purposes include the promotion of scholarship, service, and high ethical standards in business education, as well as the creation of fellowship among teachers [...]
Continue reading...Lee County school worker indicted in theft of school property
25. April 2012
A Lee County School District employee has been indicted on two counts of embezzlement related to an air conditioner and pickup truck allegedly stolen form the school district. Authorities arrested Randy Thweatt on April 17 at the Lee County School District office. A grand jury has since indicted him, according to the State Auditor’s Office, [...]
Continue reading...Mississippi State Ag. Division draws from ranks to fill key post
24. April 2012
Cary W. “Bill” Herndon, a long-time leader in Mississippi State University’s Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine, has been named the new associate vice president in the division. His selection followed a national search. “Dr. Herndon’s experience made him the perfect choice to help advance our efforts to serve the university, the state and [...]
Continue reading...Former secretary of state, KiOR board member Condoleeza Rice visits Mississippi
18. April 2012
Former secretary of state and national security adviser Dr. Condoleeza Rice stopped at Mississippi College yesterday to visit with students and attend a fundraising dinner. The nation’s chief diplomat under President George W. Bush talked about her early interest and work on Soviet-American relations and the complex relationship the U.S. maintained with Russia following the [...]
Continue reading...Senate OKs charter schools funded by school district dollars
11. April 2012
The Mississippi Senate Wednesday passed legislation to allow public charter schools to operate in the state, though each school opened must receive approval from a newly created independent commission. Under the measure approved by the Senate, local schools districts will have to find the charter schools, though federal and sate dollars the districts receive can [...]
Continue reading...Bailey retiring as MDCC president
11. April 2012
MOORHEAD — Mississippi Delta Community College’s president is stepping down May 31 after 11 years of leading the two-year school. Larry Bailey announced his retirement in an email to employees Monday. He said retirement will allow him to spend more time with his family and to pursue other goals. Bailey has spent 19 years at [...]
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