Bankruptcy Declarations Decline in 2018. What Does 2019 Hold?
Bankruptcy Declarations Decline in 2018. What Does 2019 Hold? The numbers are in and they look good. There were 214 business bankruptcies filed in the state of Mississippi in 2018; less than the 242 in 2017, based on the market study of Statista. This comes as a relief to many who have been facing serious financial uncertainty in…
Read MoreHinds County Board Commemorates Natural Disaster
Recognition will mark 40th year since the Easter Flood of 1979 Hind County, MS – April 12, 2019: Hinds County Board of Supervisors will commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Easter Flood of 1979 to remember the events surrounding one of the greatest natural disasters to impact Hinds County. Event: Easter Flood 40th Anniversary Commemoration…
Read MoreCPSD announces new leadership at three schools
Three of Clinton’s public schools will have new leadership this fall. At their April meeting, the Clinton School Board hired new principals for Eastside Elementary School, Clinton Junior High School and Clinton Alternative School. “Clinton is a great school district and we received a lot of applications for each of these positions,” said Dr. Tim…
Read MoreTwo Bulldogs Honored by MACJC
Two Bulldogs Honored by MACJC 4/11/2019 | Men’s Basketball UTICA – Stephane Ayangma and Dontrell McQuarter were recognized by the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) for their exceptional play on the court for the Hinds Bulldogs this season. Ayangma was named MACJC First Team All-State South. Ayangma was prolific on both the offensive and defensive side…
Read MoreFREE BREAST, CERVICAL CANCER SCREENINGS JUNE 1 FOR UNINSURED, UNDERINSURED WOMEN
Uninsured and underinsured women ages 21 to 64 can register now for free cervical and breast cancer screenings to be offered Saturday, June 1 by the University of Mississippi Medical Center Cancer Institute. The screenings, from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Cancer Institute, 350 West Woodrow Wilson Drive in the Jackson Medical Mall, are part…
Read MoreFour Short Plays Showcased at Aven Little Theater on Clinton Campus
Comedy is featured in four one-act plays on stage at Mississippi College. And what’s fantastic is that admission is free to “Spring Scenes’’ performances on the Clinton campus. The public is invited to attend the April 26-27 productions at the Aven Little Theater. The Mississippi College Theatre presents the shows beginning 7 p.m. that Friday…
Read MoreSpeeding up Fitness Recovery with CBD
Everyone’s talking about CBD. So, what gives? Well, quite a lot actually. Far from just being the health, well-being and fitness fad of the moment, this natural oil has plenty of proven benefits going for it. Like the fact that there’s scientific proof that it’s anti-inflammatory and anti-anxiety, great for your immune system and can…
Read MoreGov. Bryant signs House Bill 580 into law, creates extra protection for highway workers
The Mississippi Asphalt Pavement Association (MAPA) recently joined Governor Phil Bryant and legislative leaders for a ceremonial signing of House Bill 580. The bill, authored by Rep. Mark Baker, will provide enhanced safety for highway construction workers and the traveling public through Mississippi highway construction work zones. Deemed, Mississippi’s “Blue Light Law” by many, the bill now signed into law will allow for additional and dedicated law enforcement presence throughout highway…
Read MoreMississippi College Table Tennis Team Heads to National Championships
Mississippi College Table Tennis Team Heads to National Championships Mississippi College’s table tennis team travels to Greensboro, North Carolina for the 2019 national championships. About 275 talented student-athletes from colleges in the USA and Canada will play the games at the Greensboro Coliseum April 12-14. The sports and entertainment facility hosted the 2016 U.S. Olympic…
Read MoreMississippi College Singers Team Up with Symphony Orchestra
Mississippi College Singers and the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra will combine their talents in an April 13 concert in downtown Jackson. Titled the “Astral Edge,’’ the program is booked for Thalia Mara Hall beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. MC Singers conductor Mark Nabholz sees an amazing learning experience ahead for the student choir on the…
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