Northwest News

Self Defense class set
2/22/05
A class in practical self defense will be offered in March by Northwest Mississippi Community College's Division of Continuing Education. (full story)

Northwest Mississippi Community College basketball players (from second from left) Laketia Stephens of Bruce, Justin Neely of Olive Branch and Takela Gunn of Bruce are presented Player of the Year Awards by the Alumni Association Feb. 21. Alumni Affairs Manager Dolores Wooten (left) presented the awards, which go to student athletes who display exemplary character on and off the court. (Photo by Brett Brown)

Donations keep Northwest automotive students rolling
by Nancy Patterson
2/15/05
Some college students may wonder if they will really like their chosen field when they enter the workforce. There is no guesswork for students enrolled in Northwest Mississippi Community College's automotive technology program thanks to donations from DaimerChrysler. (full story)

Herring Scholarship established
Nancy Patterson
2/3/05
The memory of three family members is being honored by the establishment of the Leslie, Paula and Hal Herring Endowed Scholarship through the Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation. (full story)

Gilliam, Parks to be honored by HEADWAE
Nancy Patterson
2/3/05
Sophomore Rachel Parks of Senatobia and James Gilliam of Potts Camp, a faculty member on the Senatobia campus, will represent Northwest Mississippi Community College at the 18th annual Higher Education Appreciation Day-Working for Academic Excellence (HEADWAE) program in February in Jackson. (full story)

Family Focus Series scheduled
Nancy Patterson
2/3/05
A three-part Family Focus Series will be taught by Mary Lynn McLaughlin, licensed professional counselor, through Northwest Mississippi Community College's Division of Continuing Education beginning in February. (full story)