Hairdresser, daughter plan education together at Hinds CC nursing expo

by | Sep 10, 2015 | News

Sharita Williams, who owns a beauty shop in Franklin County, had always wanted to go back to school. Her daughter, Taylor, a senior at Franklin County High School, is interested in becoming a nurse. Together, they plan to achieve both goals at Hinds Community College....

Rankin County students get info, advice at Hinds CC College Fair

by | Sep 9, 2015 | News

Damian Broom had the look and sound of success, as did many of his fellow high school classmates and peers in Rankin County on Wednesday. “I love English and I’d like to be a teacher,” said Broom, a Pisgah High School senior, one of about 2,500 high school students at...

Annual golf tournament renamed for Hinds CC Sports Hall of Famer

by | Sep 8, 2015 | News

Hinds Community College’s annual golf tournament at Clear Creek Golf Club in Bovina is being renamed to honor a second big supporter of the annual fundraiser. The Clyde Donnell and Othel Mendrop Memorial Golf Tournament is Sept. 16 at the east Warren County golf...

Hinds CC receives gift to train, boost ranks of women truckers

by | Sep 4, 2015 | News

Andre’a Gaston had faced challenges before enrolling in truck driver school – mainly being a mother to two daughters and a son. Driving a manual shift transmission turned out to be a close second in that category, but now she’s certified and bona fide to take on the...

Hinds CC’s Muse honored with Winter-Reed award

by Cathy Hayden | Sep 3, 2015 | News

Some call him “the godfather.” Some call him coach. At least one former student calls him “papa.” But on Sept. 1 all could call Hinds Community College President Dr. Clyde Muse honored as he was presented with the prestigious Winter-Reed Partnership Award by former...

Hinds CC to receive $250K gift from Walmart Foundation

by | Sep 1, 2015 | News

Hinds Community College and KLLM Transport Services are boosting their training capabilities, thanks to a $250,000 gift from the Walmart Foundation that will help diversify the ranks of the trucking industry. The money, part of a larger $100 million commitment by the...

Caregiving continues for new assistant nursing dean at Hinds CC

by | Aug 31, 2015 | News

A love for teaching and nursing continues in a new leadership role for Kathy Elliott, this time here at Hinds Community College. Elliott was hired in August as assistant dean for nursing at the Jackson Campus-Nursing/Allied Health Center. A Flora resident, she arrives...

New Hinds CC workforce training director ready to supply industry

by | Aug 27, 2015 | News, Workforce

RAYMOND – A keen understanding of what heavy industry needs to fill the ever-increasing demand for skilled labor is what David Creel wants to convey as he leads a key training component in Workforce Development at Hinds Community College. “I have seen the gap between...

Byram brass man new assistant in Hinds CC Eagle Band

by | Aug 27, 2015 | Music, News

RAYMOND – The Hinds Eagle Band’s newest assistant has a love for music that grew out of another traditional youth activity. “I had an older friend in my Boy Scout troop who played trumpet,” Bullock said. “I thought it was cool, so I decided to do it, too.” Ben Bullock...

Hinds CC nursing program to be showcased Sept. 8

by | Aug 21, 2015 | News

RAYMOND – The Hinds Community College Nursing & Allied Health Showcase is set for 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the Nursing/Allied Health Center in Jackson. Prospective students and others will get a chance to tour the campus’ learning labs, speak with...