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PRCC graduates advised to set goals and keep trying

Submitted by Mercer Morrison, Web Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 4:12pm

PRCC graduates advised to set goals and keep trying

The following is a news release from Pearl River Community College:

Set targets for success and keep shooting at them, state Rep. Mark Formby said Wednesday during Pearl River Community College graduation exercises at the Forrest County Multi Purpose Center.

Formby, a former PRCC student, told the graduates and their families not to be discouraged when they fail to hit a target, using his own political losses as an example.

State Rep. Mark Formby of Picayune speaks during Pearl River Community College’s graduation on May 15 at the Forrest County Center in Hattiesburg. Behind him are, from left, Dr. Cecil Burt, vice president for Forrest County operations; Dr. William Lewis, president; and Frank Ladner of Bay St. Louis, president of the Board of Trustees. PRCC Public Relations photo

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Leaf Pageants offer full ride to college

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Monday, May 13th, 2013, 10:50am

Leaf Pageants offer full ride to college

The Leaf Foundation announces the availability of applications for its official Miss America preliminary pageants, to be held at 7 p.m. on August 2, 2013 at The Historic Saenger Theater in Downtown Hattiesburg. This is the 10th anniversary of The Miss Leaf River Valley Pageant.

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More than 500 graduate from JCJC during spring ceremony

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Friday, May 10th, 2013, 5:54pm

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Top of Class Honored At JCJC

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Monday, May 6th, 2013, 4:42pm

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JCJC’s Dual Enroll LPN program seeks applicants

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Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 11:01am

JCJC’s Dual Enroll LPN program seeks applicants

The following is a news release from Jones County Junior College:

JCJC’s LPN dually enrolled high school senior students take time to pose for photos during lab. Pictured left to right are: Ericka McDonald-Collins HS; Stephanie Waller-Quitman HS; Josh Carr-Mt. Olive; Annah Smith-Quitman HS; Tara Rice-Collins HS; and Rachel Taylor Northeast Jones HS.

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Hinds County speller wins the 2013 Mississippi Spelling Bee!

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Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, 11:14am

Hinds County speller wins the 2013 Mississippi Spelling Bee!

The following is a news release from the Mississippi Association of Educators:

Desiree Roby, a 6th grade student from Christian Home Educators Connection, is Mississippi’s 2013 Spelling Bee Champion. Desiree spelled the championship word dowager in the 26th round of the Bee and will advance to the 86th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., where she will compete against Spelling Bee Champions from every state in America!

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JC Voices perform in Laurel

Submitted by Mercer Morrison, Web Producer

Monday, March 11th, 2013, 10:18am

The following is a press release form Jones County Junior College:

Jones County Junior College’s vocal ensemble, JC Voices is inviting the public to its spring concert, “Let All the World in Every Corner Sing,” on March 26, at 7 p.m. This is a free event at First-Trinity Presbyterian Church in Laurel.

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