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Co-Lin’s Construction Equipment program sees major equipment upgrades
The Construction Equipment Operation program on Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Wesson Campus has received two brand new pieces of equipment to begin the 2021 academic year. The state-of-the-art upgrades include a CAT D3 dozer and a CAT 320 excavator which have already been delivered, and a CAT Motor Grader set to be delivered sometime this fall.…
Read MoreCo-Lin Workforce graduates 13 medical assistants
Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Workforce Education division recently graduated 13 from the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) non-credit training program. Enrollees began the six-month training program in February and now have the necessary skills to provide both clinical and administrative support to a wide range of healthcare providers. As facilities begin to seek employees with diverse…
Read MoreHinds Community College announces summer graduates
A total of 593 Hinds Community College students graduated in one of three ceremonies on July 30, with 320 students choosing to participate in one of the ceremonies. Hinds awarded a total of 700 credentials, with some students earning more than one credential. Of the total 593 graduates, 85 graduated cum laude, 53 graduated magna…
Read MoreSouthern Pine Electric announces new Student Ambassador Program
Southern Pine Electric is pleased to announce its first-ever Student Ambassador Program. The program is designed to give a student the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of the public relations and communications career field as well as acquire an understanding of electric cooperatives. The student selected will work closely with the Southern Pine Communications Team…
Read MoreHistorical society works to preserve local history
By Donna Ballard This column is for the purpose of sharing information about historical preservation of Lawrence County history. Our area has been fortunate to have many individuals and organizations over the years with an interest in saving information and places of historical interest. The Lawrence County Historical Society is a non-profit organization that was…
Read MoreExperience is key to Wolves’ success in 2021
After a shortened six-game South Division only schedule turned into a three-game season in 2020 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Co-Lin Wolves are looking forward to getting back to normal for the 2021 season. After going 2-1 in the three-game stretch of 2020, the Wolves will have a full nine-game schedule for this…
Read MoreGeorgia-Pacific supports Mississippi Envirothon competition
Georgia-Pacific Monticello recently donated $4,000 to support the Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission’s Envirothon competition. The funds are used for outreach, area and state competitions, and the advancement of one team to the 2021 National Conservation Foundation Envirothon in Lincoln, Nebraska. Oxford High School represented Mississippi at the national event. “With sincere gratitude, we…
Read MoreAustin Lane accepted to rural physicians program
Austin Lane, a New Hebron native and junior at Mississippi College, was recently selected to participate in the undergraduate portion of the Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program (MRPSP). Lane is the son of Joey Lane and Shanna Lane. Created in 2007, MRPSP identifies college sophomores and juniors who demonstrate the necessary commitment and academic achievement…
Read MoreVanteshia Preston receives DAR ROTC Award
Vanteshia Preston received the Daughters of the American Revolution ROTC Award, which consists of a bronze medal and ribbon bar, at the Lawrence County High School’s Senior Awards Night recently. The award is presented annually to a cadet for outstanding ability and achievement. The cadet must be a member of the graduating class, be in…
Read MoreMonticello Pentecostal Church News
By Carolyn Keen “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 We enjoyed our mid-week service like a breath of fresh air. Once the weekend is over and we get back into our rush-rush schedule, we become overwhelmed with things we must accomplish. At the beginning of our…
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