A total of 614 physicians, dentists, nurses, allied health professionals, and graduate students in the health sciences were awarded degrees during the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s 56th Commencement May 25 at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson. Chancellor Dan Jones and Dr. James Keeton, UMMC vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the...
From press reports The Winston County Library staff will be encouraging reading throughout the summer with a number of programs for young children and teens. Teen Program: Theme – “Own The Night” Grades – Going in to Seventh through Twelfth Grades Programs every Monday in June Programs: Monday, June 4th from 2:00 – 3:00...
From press reports Daughters of the Nanih Waiya Chapter, NSDAR met on Thursday, May 24 to mark the graves of four deceased daughters in remembrance of good friends, their contribution to others and their works. DAR marks those members’ graves if a member request it before death or the family would like it done....
By Daniel Brunty The Winston County Journal Repeating as back-to-back sports, no matter what level, is somewhat of a feat this day in age. Competition on all levels is at an all- time high, not to mention various other factors that can stray a team from this goal. But for the Nanih Waiya Warriors...
By Daniel Brunty The Winston County Journal The Nanih Waiya Warriors baseball team received some very good news after winning their second state championship title when star pitcher Colby Eaves was named the MHSAA Class 1A Baseball Player of the Year. Eaves, who was critical in the Warriors’ title run this season, was as...
Contributing: Robert Higginbotham Nanih Waiya 9 — Greenville St Joe 8 For the second year in a row, Nanih Waiya proved they have the best 1A baseball team in the state of MS. In the deciding game 3 (in a best 2 of 3 series) of the MHSAA 1A State Baseball Championships and in...
By Daniel Brunty The Winston County Journal The Winston-Louisville Career & Technology Center held their annual Awards Banquet this past Thursday, May 10 at Lake Tiak O’ Khata. The yearly event is held to recognize the efforts of students of the center under the tutelage of their staff. The event started at 6 p.m....
Marlon Martin of Louisville was named a Hinds Community College Deans’ Scholar for the 2012 spring semester. Deans’ list Scholars are those students with a cumulative 3.5 to 3.9 grade point average. As Mississippi’s largest community college, Hinds Community College is a comprehensive institution offering quality, affordable educational opportunities with more than 170 academic,...
submitted by Gwynn Hall On May 16, the Special Education Department of Fair Elementary School invited Mrs. Mississippi International, Traci Mongeon to speak to Fair Elementary students and parents about ATV and bike safety. A busy mother of two, Mongeon serves as a 4-H Youth Agent with the Mississippi State University Extension Office. She...
From staff anf pres reports Four graduating Winston Countians recently received Farm Bureau Scholarships. The Farm Bureau group, annually recognizes outstanding students for their academic effort, engagement in their communities and career interests. “Congratulations to the following winners of the Winston County Farm Bureau Scholarships,” said the Farm Bureau staff. The winners were: Stephen...
