Mississippi's colleges gaining students
Preliminary figures show enrollment at Mississippi's eight public universities rose 4.1 percent this fall over 2009 numbers, led by a 7.1 percent gain -- 17,067 compared to 15,932 -- at Ole Miss, the state's Institutions of Higher Learning reported Thursday. |
Mississippi Gulf Coast to be featured on VH1’s ‘Top 20 Video Countdown’
The Mississippi Development Authority Tourism Division announced today that the “VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown” will feature more than 12 locations along the Mississippi Gulf Coast when it airs at 8 a.m. Saturday. |
Mississippi Legislature bans 'Spice'
On Friday, Aug. 27 the state of Mississippi banned a synthetic marijuana substance, more commonly known as 'Spice,' 'K2,' 'Genie,' 'Demon' or 'Voodoo.' The substance was previously sold as potpourri or herbal incense and was easily accessible for purchase. |
Mississippi universities cut jobs, trim programs
Job cuts, retirements and scaled-back programs are some of the steps Mississippi's eight public universities are taking to deal with tight finances this school year and the next. Mississippi - United States - Business and Economy - Organizations - Houston Nutt |
Mississippi man returned to Jefferson Parish to face charges of child molestation
A Mississippi man accused of molesting a boy and girl three decades ago in Marrero has been extradited to Jefferson Parish and booked with several counts of sexual battery and molestation of a juvenile. Jerry Leblanc, 58, of Bay St.... |
The Mississippi Gulf Coast is VH1’s Featured Location For This Weeks Top 20 Countdown
The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) Tourism Division announced today that the “VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown” will feature more than 12 locations along the Mississippi Gulf Coast when it airs Saturday, September 4 at 8 a.m. |
Mississippi holds top spot for teen births in nation
HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) - Mississippi holds the number one spot for teen births, and local counties are contributing to that number. Topping that list is Jones County. |
Mississippi school abolishes racist policy
School elections are a child's first taste of democracy. Imagine if school administrations molded young minds toward voting for a specific race. Until this year, this occurred in a northern Mississippi school system. According to an August 27 Associated Press article, the Nettleton School District announced Friday that a racist policy regarding race would no longer be instituted in school ... |
University of Mississippi welcomes largest freshman class in its history
Author(s): Amanda Ward The University of Mississippi has experienced a record-breaking increase in incoming freshman students this year. Show Author Info?: Show Author Info? Teaser: The University of Mississippi has experienced a record-breaking increase in incoming freshman students this year. read more |
BancorpSouth to Establish Mississippi State University and The University of Southern Mississippi Affinity Checking ...
BancorpSouth, the largest bank headquartered in Mississippi with $13.4 billion in assets, has announced plans for the establishment of Mississippi State University and The University of Southern Mississippi branded checking accounts and debit cards. Â |
