by Danny Barrett Jr. | Aug 16, 2016 | News
UTICA – Fall classes have commenced at Hinds Community College Utica Campus, and administrators are pleased with the start of the new semester. “We are so eager to see our returning and new students! The first day of classes has gotten off to a tremendous start, and...
by Danny Barrett Jr. | Aug 16, 2016 | News
PEARL – Classes began Monday for fall 2016 at each of Hinds Community College’s six locations across central Mississippi, including the Rankin Campus. Late registration ends Friday, Aug. 19. Registration for online classes ends Sunday, Aug. 21. All students are asked...
by Danny Barrett Jr. | Aug 16, 2016 | News
RAYMOND – Megan Bergeron knew it was time to get back in school once she saw the cost of not having a job with health insurance benefits. “I’m here because I’ve realized the value of having it,” said Bergeron, 30, of Clinton, who will study Respiratory Care Technology...
by Cathy Hayden | Aug 14, 2016 | News
[tweetable alt=””]Former Hinds Community College long jump standout Jeff Henderson won a gold medal [/tweetable]Saturday in the men’s long jump at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. His winning jump was 8.38M. Henderson competed Saturday, Aug. 13...
by Cathy Hayden | Aug 12, 2016 | News
Zachary Lilley of Florence couldn’t let his wife one-up him. Last year Ashley Lilley finished her Associate Degree in Nursing at Hinds Community College so this year it was Zach’s turn. “I’ve been an LPN (licensed practical nurse) for five years now,” said Lilley, 29,...
by Danny Barrett Jr. | Aug 11, 2016 | News, Workforce
VICKSBURG – Tossing a heavy, 12-foot mooring rope off a barge on the Mississippi River is a calling for some and simply a rough-sounding job for others. Chad Vickers and Garrett Williams each have trained to do this now, and, though they took different paths to the...
by Danny Barrett Jr. | Aug 8, 2016 | News
PEARL — Cynthia Jones decision on what to study in college took a while, but her look on graduation day was all about speed. “Everything in my house is decorated cheetah,” Jones said, with her favorite animal print adorning her shoes and top of her...
by Cathy Hayden | Aug 5, 2016 | News
[tweetable alt=””]Former Hinds Community College track standout Jeff Henderson is on his way to Rio.[/tweetable] Henderson, a former Hinds men’s track and field standout, will be competing to qualify in the men’s long jump event Aug. 12 at the 2016...
by Cathy Hayden | Aug 2, 2016 | News
[tweetable alt=””]Williams Hall on the Raymond Campus of Hinds Community College caught fire late Monday afternoon, Aug. 1,[/tweetable] heavily damaging one wing with fire and the second wing of the L-shaped building with smoke and water. Only Reggie...
by Danny Barrett Jr. | Jul 28, 2016 | News
Hinds Community College cheerleaders won superior blue ribbons in four categories at the 2016 Universal Cheerleaders Association College Spirit Camp held July 22-25 at the University of Alabama. [tweetable alt=””]The 18-member Hinds cheer squad swept four...