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Leake Academy’s Wilcox named Player of the Week; two other Rebels receive honors

Monday, October 30 by Breck Riley

Leake Academy QB George Wilcox has been named Player of the Week by Capital Sports MS. Wilcox earned the honor for his performance in the Rebels' 62-36 win over Silliman Institute Friday in the opening round of the MAIS 5A Playoffs.

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Several area communities receive Main Street Mississippi accreditation

Thursday, July 7 by Breck Riley

The following Main Street communities in Mississippi have been designated as accredited Main Street America™ programs for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) announce the list of accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment... Read More.

Entergy Customers To Receive $80 In Settlement

Thursday, June 23 by Randy Bell

Entergy customers in Attala, Leake and 43 other Mississippi counties will be receiving a check or credit for $80 as part of a $300 million settlement with the state's largest electric utility. The Mississippi Public Service Commission made the announcement Thursday and said part... Read More.

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Congratulations – 37 Students Receive High School Equivalency Diplomas from ECCC Including Many From Our Area

Wednesday, July 14 by Robbie Watson

Thirty-seven students received their High School Equivalency diplomas during the recent graduation ceremony at East Central Community College in Decatur. Many of those students are from our area. Congratulations to all of you. Graduates included (first row, from left) Hannah Eubanks of Standing Pine,... Read More.

ECCC to Receive Share of Woodward Hines Education Foundation COVID-19 Student Relief Grant to Mississippi Community College Foundation

Thursday, April 16 by LOLLYDUDE

The Mississippi Community College Foundation has received a grant of $310,000 from the Woodward Hines Education Foundation (WHEF) to help qualifying Mississippi community college students impacted by COVID-19 stay on track towards graduation.East Central Community College (ECCC) in Decatur will receive $20,000 of that... Read More.

ECCC Students Receive Top Honors at State DECA Competition Last Week

Monday, March 9 by LOLLYDUDE

Several East Central Community College students won top honors at the DECA State Career Development Conference held Feb. 26-28 at Mississippi State University Meridian.The students now advance to compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference April 22-25 in Atlanta.ECCC students receiving honors included:Samayah... Read More.

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MS Band of Choctaw Indians Receive Historic HUD Funding with $5 Million Award

Monday, December 16 by Staff Report

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (MBCI) and Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben are pleased to announce a $5 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). MBCI will use the funds to assist with the construction of rental units... Read More.

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Philadelphia board of aldermen and mayor receive raise for the first time in years- VIDEO

Tuesday, October 1 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

In a 3 to 1 vote, the Board of Aldermen voted in favor of a salary increase for themselves and Mayor James Young.

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Philadelphia Public School, one of twelve districts to receive STEM funding

Monday, September 23 by Staff Report

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and Congressmen Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., and Michael Guest, R-Miss., Monday announced a $3.75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support the Mississippi Public School Consortium for Educational Access.The Consortium, comprised of 12... Read More.

Friends of Mississippi Veterans Receive Donation from MBraves

Sunday, August 11 by Staff Report

The Mississippi Braves presented Friends of Mississippi Veterans with a donation of $1500 at last night’s Military Monday game at Trustmark Park.The funds came as a result of a silent auction held during a Memorial Day partnership game on May 24th with Mississippi Veterans... Read More.

ECCC PBL Students Receive Top Honors in National Competition

Tuesday, July 2 by Staff Report

Members of East Central Community College’s Theta Chi Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda received top honors at the organization’s 2019 National Leadership Conference held June 24-27 in San Antonio, Texas. Students from across the United States participated in the conference to enhance their business... Read More.