State News
Enrollment increases at most Mississippi universities but 3 campuses see decreases
Overall enrollment increased at Mississippi’s public universities this fall semester compared to the same time last year, although ... Read more
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Community
Clay joins ECCC staff as student recruiter
East Central Community College has named Anna Burns Clay as the college’s new student recruiter/enrollment specialist. An ECCC ... Read more
Local News
School districts look to turn around chronic absenteeism rates
Meridian and Lauderdale County public school districts are testing new ways to engage students, hoping to motivate them ... Read more
Local News
MCC sees growth in student headcount
Meridian Community College is experiencing substantial growth this fall, with a 7.3% increase in student headcount compared to ... Read more
Local News
New superintendent: Private schools receiving public money should be held to public education standards
Lance Evans, the state’s new superintendent of education, said if private schools receive public money they should be ... Read more
Community
Fire service leadership continues to make the difference
Deputy Chief Eric Hardy of the Meridian Fire Department continues to make a difference as a recent graduate ... Read more
Local News
Skeleton showdown underway at MCC
It’s turning out to be a spooky season at Meridian Community College as the MCC Foundation and the ... Read more
Community
Vincent named ECCC’s university transfer adviser
East Central Community College has named Chelsey Vincent as the new university transfer adviser. Vincent, an ECCC alumna, ... Read more
Community
Pace named ECCC’s director of recruitment
East Central Community College has appointed Ben Pace as the college’s new director of recruitment. In this key ... Read more
Local News
Community Reading Fair planned for Sunday afternoon
The Meridian Public School District Foundation of Excellence is teaming up with the Community Foundation of East Mississippi ... Read more