by Becky Gillette Published: May 13,2012
Tags: CLEVELAND, Delta State University, Hey Joe's
You might expect that a business like Hey Joe’s that specializes in burgers, live original music and a large draft beer selection would be a hit with the younger crowd including students from Delta State University. But Hey Joe’s has fans of all ages. “We had a lady celebrate her 90th birthday here the other [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: April 8,2012
Tags: Cary Karlson, Delta Economic Development Center, Delta State University, Lina's Interiors, Montage Marketplace
Cary Karlson, who joined the Delta Economic Development Center (EDC) as interim executive director in February 2012, has been named the permanent executive director. Karlson has lived in Greenville his entire life. He began working at Lina’s Interiors in 1977 after graduating from Delta State University. At Lina’s, he developed a wholesale gift line that [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: February 26,2012
Tags: Delta State University, Malcolm Kuykendall, Mississippi Coaches Hall of Fame, Northeast Mississippi Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, Tishomingo County School District
After 42 years as an administrator and coach, Malcolm Kuykendall, superintendent of Tishomingo County School District, will retire June 30. Kuykendall has served as superintendent for six years. Kuykendall also coached high school basketball for 25 years. Twelve of those years his teams played for the state championship, winning eight. He has been inducted into [...] [...]
by Becky Gillette Published: February 12,2012
Tags: Alan Morrison, Baptist Hospital, Betty Morrison, Boston Red Sox, Charles McClelland, Chase Morrison, Dave “Boo” Ferriss, Delta State University, forecast, Katelyn Morrison, Major Leage Baseball, math, Mississippi, Mississippi Board of Education, Mississippi Business Journal, Northwest Rankin High School, Richard Morrison, Robin Morrison
>> Northwest Rankin’s Morrison honored as one the best educators in Mississippi Sometimes high school coaches aren’t thought of as the best teachers. But one of the top high school principals in the state spent many years coaching while also showing a passion for teaching math. “I see coaching and teaching as interchangeable,” said Northwest [...] [...]
by Martin Willoughby Published: February 3,2012
Tags: Albert Schweitzer, Beverly Johnston, Brookhaven, Commitment to Learning, Delta State University, DeSoto County Schools, Excellence, faith, FOCUS, Hernando Elementary, Madison County District, Madison Station Elementary School, Martin Willoughby, Mississippi, Mississippi Business Journal, National Blue Ribbon Schools, National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, Proverbs, Servanthood, U. S. Department of Educatio
My quest is to find leaders who have been effective in leading their organizations and learn from their success. I have found these leaders in businesses big and small, non-profit organizations, and governmental entities. They all share some similar traits, yet I always learn new and interesting ideas and best practices. I recently came across [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: January 8,2012
Tags: Delta State University, John M. Hilpert, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Delta State University president Dr. John M. Hilpert was re-elected as chair of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Hilpert will serve a third one-year term. He assumed the duties of chair in early 2010. He is one of only two Mississippi university presidents to hold the position with the [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: January 8,2012
Tags: BankPlus, Delta State University, Friends of Children's Hospital, Trustmark National Bank
BankPlus has hired Rob Armour as executive vice president and chief marketing and business development officer. Armour has 17 years of experience in the banking industry and was previously employed by Trustmark National Bank as director of marketing. A native of Memphis, Armour is a graduate of Delta State University. He is a graduate of [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: January 1,2012
Tags: Amanda Pounds Spencer, Delta State University, John Andrew, Jon Pernell, Katie Bruce Stuart, Mississippi State University, Nail McKinney Professional Association, University of Mississippi
Nail McKinney Professional Association announced three accountants recently completed the examination requirements for becoming certified public accountants. Amanda Pounds Spencer, CPA, is a native of Houston, Miss. She is a graduate of Mississippi State University receiving her bachelor of accountancy in 2007 and master of accountancy from the University of Mississippi in 2008. Spencer joined [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: November 6,2011
Delta State University’s Department of Commercial Aviation recently welcomed Sam Washington as a new faculty member. Washington joins the aviation department teaching management courses in aviation safety, aviation law, human factors and introduction to aviation. Prior to joining the faculty, Washington was Delta State’s director of procurement and auxiliary service, a position he began in [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: October 23,2011
Tags: Clint Wood, Delta State University, education, Rebecca Hochradel
After serving for one year as interim chair for the Division of Management, Marketing, and Business Administration in Delta State University’s College of Business, Dr. Rebecca Hochradel has moved into the position permanently. Hochradel has served as a faculty member at Delta State since 2007. Originally from Louisville, Ky., Hochradel has served in academia for [...] [...]
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