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Jimmie James Jr., chairman of Jackson State University's music department, directs the university's annual church music workshop ... Where: Jackson State University ... Cage will perform and teach at Jackson State University's annual Church Music Workshop of America, to be held on campus Monday through Thursday. (The Clarion-Ledger)
A spirited social scene Gospoetry: A Christian alternative to Saturday night clubbin' Jun 3, 2007
"The difference between singing here and in church is a certain vibe I get when I get into the room," the Jackson State University biology major said about performing at the Jackson gallery. "The atmosphere here is a little more creative.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Gregory Evans Jun 2, 2007
He was the executive director of student development and campus activities at Grambling State University, and was a graduate of Jackson State University. He is survived by his father, the Rev. W.M. Evans of Greenwood; his mother, Margaurite Evans of Washington, D.C.; one brother, the Rev. Larry Edwards of Greenwood; and two sisters, Teresa Evans Whitker of Mesquite, Texas, and Marcia Evans Cornell of Washington, D.C.. (Greenwood Commonwealth, MS)
Former IHL member's career devoted to education May 24, 2007
Williams received her bachelor's degree from Jackson State University and master's degree from Washington University in St. Louis. A native of Crawford, Williams was married to Albert Williams. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Dupree accepts school challenge May 24, 2007
They have two children, Dennis, who lives in Houston and works for FedEx, and Jasmine, who graduated from Jackson State University this past weekend with a degree in hospital administration ... In college, Dupree played football for Jackson State University so naturally one of his hobbies is watching football and basketball. (Clarksdale Press Register, MS)
Johnson, four others in running for police chief May 22, 2007
Johnson, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in social science from Jackson State University, has also served as life membership chairman of the Lowndes County NAACP.. In his resume, Johnson noted his work experience in managing 65 full-time personnel and his ability to operate a 4 million-a-year budget. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Brookhaven man vies for art awards May 22, 2007
Jennings, a Jackson State University alumni, and his partner, Damian Duffy, a UIUC graduate student, were in contention for Story of the Year, Best Male Character and Writer of the Year for "Day 8," a 20-page comic that appeared in the back of a program during UIUC's Katrina: After the Storm Summit in 2006. "Day 8" was based on a poem entitled "No Ark" by fellow JSU alumna Deborah B. Gryson about a man's struggle to survive Katrina and its aftermath, when he was stranded for more than a week on... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Jackson State honors May 20, 2007
- Jackson State University held its Spring Sports Banquet Thursday, May 3, 2007 in the Multi-purpose room in the Student Union. Athletes from baseball, golf, tennis, softball and track and field received awards. (Houston Times Post, MS)
Parents, this is one way to know they turned out right May 17, 2007
Richard Lind II, the son who encouraged a stranger, is now at Jackson State University. Ryla, their daughter, is graduating from Hillcrest Christian School on Friday. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Son of JSU educator gets lenient sentence May 12, 2007
The son of a Jackson State University dean won't serve any additional prison time for shooting a fellow student on campus in August 2005, a federal judge ruled Friday. Swayed by numerous letters of support from deans and professors at JSU, U.S. District Judge Tom Lee ordered former student Ryan Mack, 34, to serve 51 months in prison on related gun charges, with no time added for pulling the trigger, despite pleas from the prosecution. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Jackson man to be sentenced on firearms charges May 11, 2007
A Jackson man accused in the shooting of a fellow student at Jackson State University is expected to be sentenced this morning on federal firearms charges. Last year, Ryan Mack pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm after he allegedly shot a JSU student outside the campus union in August 2005. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Fire reported at JSU dorm, students evacuate May 3, 2007
Students evacuated a dormitory on the Jackson State University campus after a fire was reported early this morning. Jackson Fire Department trucks and officials are on the scene. (The Clarion-Ledger)
JPS teachers picked for research programs Apr 25, 2007
Hope Hamlin, a science teacher at Callaway High, and Yolanda Anderson, a science teacher at Wingfield High, have been accepted into a chemistry research program at Jackson State University. Spencer Gatlin, a science teacher at Chastain Middle School, will participate in an institute at the University of Utah that focuses on genome science. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Parade of Flags Apr 19, 2007
Members of the Jackson State University ROTC and drummers from the band lead students from Jackson elementary and middle schools in the Parade of Flags through the parking lot of the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center on the JSU campus Wednesday. Students carried more than 100 flags representing nations around the world. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Va. Tech vigil tonight at JSU Apr 19, 2007
The Jackson State University Student Government Association will have a candlelight vigil in honor of the students, faculty and staff at Virginia Tech University at 6 p.m. tonight. The vigil will be at the Gibbs-Green Pedestrian Walkway. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Headed elsewhere Apr 19, 2007
Defensive end signed a scholarship with Jackson State University Wednesday, JSU officials announced, making his transfer from Auburn official. Horton did not participate in Auburn's spring practice and was believed to be looking to change schools. (Auburn Sports -- Rivals.com)
Night Among the Stars benefit to fund scholarships Apr 18, 2007
Curtis King, a Jackson State University alumnus and founder of the Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, will be the guest speaker at a JSU scholarship banquet, 6:30 p.m. May 5 at the JSU E-Center in Jackson. Billed as A Night Among the Stars, the annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet is for students in the Department of Speech Communication and Theatre. (The Clarion-Ledger)
JSU sets celebration for $50M fundraising campaign Apr 16, 2007
Jackson State University celebrates its record-breaking $50 million fund drive with an event on campus April 27 featuring lots of food and entertainment. The Friday evening event at the Gibbs-Green plaza is expected to draw hundreds of JSU supporters to launch the Campaign for Jackson State. (The Clarion-Ledger)
JSU hosts 500 fifth-graders for music festival Apr 12, 2007
More than 500 fifth-graders will participate in the Annual Elementary All City Music Festival of Jackson Public Schools at 7 p.m. today in the Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center at Jackson State University. The public is invited, and there is no admission fee. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Google your date: Figure out the freaks before leaving home Apr 11, 2007 JSU fills the pews at College Hill Mar 31, 2007 'I praise them and thank them': A 30-year Head Start pays off Mar 29, 2007 Gators Jack It Up Mar 17, 2007 JSU NCAA Tournament party Mar 14, 2007 Former mayor to lecture at JSU Mar 5, 2007 Racism played role in stadium use by JSU Mar 4, 2007 JSU Concert Band Feb 23, 2007 Sports Briefs Feb 15, 2007 - Where Are They Now - Terrence Jones [+] Feb 9, 2007 Black History Month concert scheduled at JSU Feb 8, 2007 Dixon eyes Chancery Clerk post Feb 8, 2007 Fire damages apartment near JSU Jan 23, 2007 Meeting mental health needs Jan 23, 2007 Truth vital in JPS sexual harassment accusations Jan 21, 2007 Gloria Bell Kincaid Jan 20, 2007 Life after affair tough to repair: Ward off trouble before it's too late Jan 11, 2007 10 NCCU students on all-star band Jan 10, 2007 Jackson State University - Southern Jan 9, 2007
"I just checked his comments to see if they'd been leaving each other little messages," said Jordan, a 21-year-old student at Jackson State University. When she meets a guy, she checks his MySpace page to see what kind of people he talks to and reads the bio. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Crime Summit meeting to be held April 19 Apr 3, 2007
The March meeting of the Jackson Crime Summit has been postponed until April19th, said Jimmy Bell, the director of the Criminal Justice Department at Jackson State University. The subject of the meeting will be education and it will be held in a school auditorium on April 19th at 6 p.m. Bell said the specific school had not been determined. (The Clarion-Ledger)
College Hill Missionary Baptist Church was built 100 years ago on land donated by the second president of what is now known as Jackson State University ... Where: Rose E. McCoy Auditorium on the Jackson State University campus, 1400 J.R. Lynch St., Jackson ... After a day of classes at Jackson State University, Carla Bender slipped into position in the choir loft at College Hill Missionary Baptist Church for Tuesday night's rehearsal. (The Clarion-Ledger)
"Morgan, too, attended a Head Start center set up in his community's church.Now a Clinton resident, he grew up near Carthage, in Pilgrim's Rest.The setting, with pictures of Jesus, suited his studies, says Morgan, who has a Jackson State University computer science degree."What I was taught laid a solid foundation for my values - honesty, sharing, integrity. "We read books, like The Little Engine That Could."You had to line up and not wiggle. (The Clarion-Ledger)
" Florida players took ill-advised shots or missed wide-open ones. Only backup center Chris Richard - who scored 10 of his career-high 17 points in the first half - seemed to understand that all the Gators needed to do was attack the basket and let the big men clean up the mess. Even after a Noah dunk touched off an 11-0 first-half run, the Tigers didn't quit. They continued driving and chucking, and by the half they had cut a 10-point Florida lead to 41-35. They played loose. They played fast.... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Jackson State University basketball players, coaches and fans keep their eyes glued to a television at JSU's Walter Payton Fitness and Wellness Center on Sunday during the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament selection show. The Tigers received a 16 seed and will face of against Florida in their opening game. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Jackson State University Margaret Walker Alexander National Research Center will welcome former Yazoo City mayor Wardell Leach during its Second Tuesdays Lecture Series at 1 p.m. March 13 in the Melvene Coney Presentation Conference Room of Ayer Hall, a JSU news release said. Leach will speak on the state of affairs in Delta cities. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Jackson state University was not even considered when Veterans Memorial Stadium was built. It was really built so that the white people of Jackson and surrounding area would not have to travel to Oxford or Starkville to see their 1A teams. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Students at Oak Forest Elementary assemble for a performance by the Jackson State University Concert Band during a program emphasizing Black History Month where band members also read books to classes by African-American authors Thursday morning. (Brian Albert Broom/The Clarion-Ledger). (The Clarion-Ledger)
Philadelphia High School's Kylanski Hunter signed as a wide receiver with Jackson State University, while Kenny Slaughter of Union High School inked with Alcorn State University. East Central Community College signed seven area football players last week to play on the 2007 Warrior football team. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
" Since receiving his bachelor's degree, Jones has worked a variety of jobs, including stints as a member of the Tulane Athletics staff Fund and as the assistant to the president at Jackson State University. Today, Jones is back in New Orleans where he is married to the former Kimberly Smith - a native of the Crescent City - and has two children: Kirby Taylor Jones (12) and T;a Mychol Jones (2). In addition to his fatherly duties and obligation to his students at Abramson, Jones remains active... (Tulanegreenwave.com)
Opera/South and Jackson State University will present the concert A Living History, honoring the contributions of African Americans to the world of classical music, drama and dance at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 15. The concert will be held at JSUs F.D. Hall Music Center/Recital Hall. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Dixon earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mass Communications from Jackson State University. She worked as a Deputy Clerk for the City of Louisville and the Circuit court for more than six years. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
Fire heavily damaged an apartment early today near Jackson State University. A column of thick black smoke was rising from the building at 1207 1/2 Central St. around 7 a.m. when Jackson firefighters arrived. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Kira Johnson, a counselor, policy analyst and advocate specialist with a Jackson State University program, believes offering mental health services in a nontraditional setting reduces the stigma associated with getting mental wellness treatment ... The counselor was just down the hall in the clinic of SMHART, a Jackson State University program that provides counselors to work at no charge at the Mallory clinics in Lexington, Tchula and Canton. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Legendary educator and former Jackson State University President B. Baldwin Dansby waxed philosophically: "I would much rather be accused of a hundred women than of one man.". The definition of homosexual is same-sex relationship. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Ms. Kincaid graduated from Marks Industrial High School, earned an associate of arts degree from Coahoma Junior College and a bachelor of arts degree in education from Jackson State University. She was preceded in death by one brother, Jessie Kincaid Jr. and one nephew, Keith Potts. (Clarksdale Press Register, MS)
"Especially, at work. Hughes and Banks became involved while teaching together."We spend more time with people at work" than family members, says Henry Thomas, director of the Jackson State University Small Business Development Center. "You have time at lunch, at break, to get to know them. "Most large companies have rules concerning employee relationships. Bellsouth, Nissan and Entergy did not want to participate in this story."(Companies) may even frown at employees who met at work and... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Other HBCUs whose students were chosen play in the all-star band include the University of Maryland- Eastern Shore, Clafin College, Jackson State University, Texas Southern University, and Clark Atlanta University. (Herald Sun)
Jackson State University - Southern ... Jackson State University's Trey Johnson takes a shot over Southern's Deforrest Riley-Smith during their game at JSU Monday. (The Clarion-Ledger)
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