A new public-private partnership aimed at introducing technology career opportunities to the state’s high school students is a massive endeavor.

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019 12:00 PM

Twenty Mississippi high school districts and community colleges have agreed to participate in a new pilot program that will use customized curriculum developed from a successful private coding academy to “fast track” creation of hundreds of new academic and computer science career opportunities in the state.

Shelby earns paralegal certification

Holmes Community College administrative assistant Elizabeth Shelby completed the Paralegal Technology program at Holmes and passed the Accredited Legal Professional Exam given by the National Association of Legal Professionals. Shelby, who works in admissions and financial aid on the Ridgeland Campus, plans to continue her education at Mississippi State University and eventually earn a master’s degree.
New culinary team announced at Reunion Country Club

MADISON — Reunion Golf & Country Club Executive Chef William “Billy” Kistler announces his culinary team for the club’s fine dining restaurant, Kristie’s, and the casual dining restaurant EJ’s. Overseeing Chef Kistler’s vision for Kristie’s fine dining staff will be Sous Chef Tho H. Nguyen, with Sous Chef Rick Traylor doing the same at the casual dining and pizza bar EJ’s.
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Bacchus Ball
Mississippi Humanities Council recognizes Millsaps professor with Award

Dr. Stephanie R. Rolph of Madison, associate professor of history at Millsaps College, is the Millsaps College 2019 recipient of a Humanities Teacher Award given by the Mississippi Humanities Council.
St. Joe fundraiser gives you chance at winning $10,000 in cash and other prizes

MADISON – A crawfish boil for friends and family, a barbecue deck party for fall 2019 football season and a chance at $10,000 are at stake at the 25th Annual St. Joseph Catholic School Draw Down.
Canton native takes over command of Navy ship

Canton native Cmdr. Lenard Mitchell became the first Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) to take command of a Navy warship during a recent ceremony aboard Freedom Class littoral combat ship USS Little Rock.
A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held in Ridgeland

A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held in Ridgeland for the new Ritchey Automotive dealerships locating off I-55. The dealership will carry Audi, Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles. The $15 million project consists of two separate dealerships.
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Ignite The Night: Hamptons Holiday 7 pm - 11 p.m.
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Belhaven University Center for the Arts
Stuffed Baked Potato Factory wins Northpark contest

RIDGELAND – Northpark, Ridgeland’s only enclosed climate controlled shopping and dining destination, recently announced the first winner of its Taste For the Space culinary event hosted at the beginning of December.

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