Oscar Nominees: Before They Were Stars Mar 6, 2010
Previous job: Air Force mechanic Payoff: I knew as a teenager what I wanted to do, Freeman, who turned down a drama scholarship to Jackson State University to enter the Air Force, told collider. com. (CBS News)
Baugh named Scott County Teacher of the Year Mar 4, 2010
Baugh received her Bachelor of Arts in English from Mississippi College in 1976, her Gifted Certification from Mississippi College in 1987, her Master's Degree in K-8 from Jackson State University in 1990 and her Library Certification in 1996. In addition to teaching, Baugh is a member of the Mississippi Library Association, the American Library Association, the Mississippi Association of Gifted Children, the National School Library Association and has also served as president of the East... (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Cell Phone Video Shows Officer Swearing At Driver Feb 25, 2010
Coleman and the ACLU said the Jackson State University student who videoed the stop did the right thing. They said if anyone has bad encounter with an officer, they should try to video it with a cell phone or document it in some way. (KCRA 3, CA)
Chairman Helps to Honor Black Engineers Feb 23, 2010
If I were in your shoes, I would go to Jackson State University [and] major in engineering. Well, I took his advice, and I stand before you tonight, and I will continue to stand before you, as a structural engineer for the Corps of Engineers, he said. (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
The info is out there Feb 9, 2010
The Washington County Planning Department and the Mississippi Urban Research Center of Jackson State University has scheduled a Census Technical Workshop for Thursday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Greenville Higher Education Center. Williams said the workshop would be beneficial to those who work with non-profit organizations and small businesses. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Mergers good Jan 26, 2010
Dreadful state revenue predictions are forcing Mississippi legislators to look seriously at merging Mississippi Valley State and Alcorn State into Jackson State University and merging Mississippi University for Women into Mississippi State University. These proposals -- Senate Bill 2701, SB 2710, and SB 2794 -- are good ideas and certainly a step in the right direction. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Anti-merge rally set Jan 26, 2010
Recently, Jackson State University President Dr. Ronald Mason, Jr. has voiced approval of the merger. He reportedly cited Hines as one of his backers but the District 50 representative said that is not true. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
‘Color of water isn’t a health issue’ Jan 24, 2010
met in Jackson where the EPA and the Congressional Black Caucus held an Environmental Justice Conference at Jackson State University with community leaders, elected officials, students and religious leaders in attendance. I m excited for just having her here, said Greenville Mayor Heather Hudson. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
College merger town hall set Jan 23, 2010
Two bills were entered into the Senate this week calling for the merger of MVSU and Alcorn State universities into Jackson State University ... According to the bill, the merger would leave MVSU at its Itta Bena campus, but the name would be changed to the Mississippi Valley Campus of Jackson State University. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Black College Football HOF class announced Jan 16, 2010
Walter Sweetness Payton (RB, Jackson State University, 1971-1974). Jerry Rice (WR, Mississippi Valley State University, 1981-1984). (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Scott County to mark MLK Jr. Day Jan 14, 2010
" A little later in the morning, Little Rock M.B. Church in Harperville will sponsor a memorial walk at 9 a.m. Immediately following the walk, activities will be held in honor of Dr. King including a poster contest and "family feud" program followed by lunch.The annual tribute honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. sponsored by Dr. Marshall Longmire and his Nick Name Klub will be held at the Hawkins Middle School gymnasium at 2 p.m. on Monday. The College Impalas, an all-male octet... (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
