Locals chosen for several ECCC groups

May 17, 2012

ECCC Ac’cents Selected for 2012-13 Members of the East Central Community College show choir, The Ac’cents, were recently announced for the 2012-13 term. Director Vicki Blaylock said, “There were more than 40 candidates who auditioned for a spot in the Ac’cents show choir. There were so many talented people audition and that really makes...

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Fortnightly Club elects officers

May 17, 2012

Submitted by Terry Cournoyer The Louisville Fortnightly Club met Thursday, May 10 2012 at the home of Mrs. Andrew Eaves. Hostesses were Mrs. Andrew Eaves, Mrs. Robert Allen, and Mrs. William H. Hight. Guests for the meeting were Mrs. Jimmy Burrage, Mrs. Jerry Webb, and Mrs. Marion Ball. Mrs. Stanley Hathorn, Vice President, welcomed...

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New Program offered for local high school students

May 17, 2012

There is an opportunity for high school students in Winston County who may be interested in a career in education. This coming school year, the Winston-Louisville Career & Technology Center will be offering a new program called Teacher Academy. This program will include classroom and hands-on experiences that will prepare students for employment or...

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‘Set goals and believe in Yourself’ -speaker tells ECCC graduates

May 17, 2012

Goal setting and believing in one’s self was the message delivered by East Central Community College graduating sophomore LaTia Peavy of Carthage, who was the featured speaker at the College’s 83rd Commencement held Saturday, May 12, 2012, at the Neshoba County Coliseum in Philadelphia. Peavy, a Dean’s List scholar and pre-med major recently selected...

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Alumni Association names new student delegates

May 17, 2012

Thirty-one Mississippi State students are new members of the university alumni association’s liaison organization. Founded in 1980, Alumni Delegates serve as liaisons between the 134- year-old land-grant institution and its more than 122,000 living graduates. Helping improve the student body’s understanding of the alumni association’s role and purpose is among their major missions. Over...

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Local among MSU 2012 student orientation leaders

May 17, 2012

Nineteen top students are leaders of the 2012 orientation programs at Mississippi State. Working with the Office of Admissions and Scholarships, team members provide assistance and share their knowledge of the university with incoming freshmen and transfer students—and their parents—during various registration and information sessions. Selection of orientation leaders involves a rigorous screening process;...

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ECCC announces Summer orientation/registration schedule

May 17, 2012

East Central Community College in Decatur will offer four summer orientation/registration dates for new and transfer students planning to attend fall 2012 classes, announced Dr. Randall E. Lee, Vice President for Student Services. Sessions will be held on Saturday, June 2; Friday, June 22; Friday, July 13; and Friday, August 3. Prior to attending...

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Friend of Dean Park kick-off campaign

May 17, 2012

Submitted by Elmetra Patterson Friends of Dean Park, Inc. kicked off its 2012 Special Project Campaign Drive. In 2010 and 2011, the FODP raised funds to assure that the children in the county have a safe, modern and beautiful playground at Dean Park. Now, that the playground is installed and the children are happy,...

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LHS holds ‘Rewards/Block Party’ for students

May 17, 2012

By Daniel Brunty The Winston County Journal Louisville High School in conjunction with the school’s S.A.D.D. Chapter recently held their annual “Reward/Block Party” this past week at R.L. Hinze Stadium on the LHS campus. LHS Principal Kyle Hammond spoke of the purpose of the party and what it does to reward students who have...

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