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Braves or Saints: Who dat say dey started the ‘Who Dat’ chant?
In the late 1970s, Alcorn State’s men’s basketball team was as good as it has ever been. The Braves went 56-3 over two seasons from ... Read more
3 days ago by Tim Reeves.
Alcorn grad releases children’s book ‘A for Alcorn’
LORMAN — An Alcorn State University alumna combined her passion for literature and her alma mater for her first published children’s book. Dr. Breanna Fulton, ... Read more
4 days ago by Staff Reports.
Port Gibson health facility to receive federal money to expand COVID-19 testing
For weeks, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Claiborne County remained in the single digits. It then crept higher, before spiking in the past ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Alcorn announces task force to evaluate opening campus in the fall
LORMAN — In a release Wednesday afternoon, Alcorn State University announced it had established a Reopening Campus Task Force to “develop and assess multiple options ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Alcorn State announces virtual graduation ceremony for spring graduates
LORMAN — Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Alcorn State University will honor its spring 2020 graduates Saturday through its first virtual commencement ceremony. “While no ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
Entergy confirms some Grand Gulf employees test positive for COVID-19
PORT GIBSON — Entergy confirmed Wednesday that some of its employees at the Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Station near Port Gibson, Mississippi, have tested positive ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
Health officials schedule one-day test site in Port Gibson
The Mississippi State Department of Health and University of Mississippi Medical Center announced Friday another round on one-day COVID-19 test sites, including one now scheduled ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
Medical facility in Port Gibson to receive federal funds for COVID-19 response
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith announced Tuesday that 19 community health centers in Mississippi, including one in Port Gibson, will receive more than $17.25 ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Reports.
Port Gibson mayor institutes business restrictions, mandatory curfew
Tuesday, the city of Port Gibson joined the growing list of municipalities in the state to enact strong restrictions on business operations and a curfew ... Read more
2 months ago by Tim Reeves.
Alcorn postpones spring graduation, alumni weekend events
In a letter to the “Alcorn State University Community” Wednesday, Alcorn State President Felecia Nave announced the school’s annual Alumni Reunion Weekend and spring commencement ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Reports.
Units responding to large fire at iconic theater in Port Gibson
First responders in Port Gibson and Claiborne County are working to control a large fire that has consumed the historic Trace Theater in Port Gibson. ... Read more
3 months ago by Tim Reeves.
Funeral services set for former Alcorn State coach
LORMAN — The Celebration of Life services for Alcorn State University alumnus and former assistant men’s basketball coach Lonnie Walker are scheduled for Saturday in ... Read more
3 months ago by Staff Reports.
Welding trailer to assist in testing for those helping with Grand Gulf shutdown
About 200 pipefitters, apprentices and welders are expected to apply through Local 619 Plumbers & Pipefitters in Vicksburg to work during the shutdown at Entergy’s ... Read more
4 months ago by John Surratt.
Vicksburg to host Women in Higher Education-Mississippi Network conference
Women involved in higher education will be in Vicksburg Feb. 20-21 for the 2020 Women in Higher Education-Mississippi Network conference at the Vicksburg Convention Center. ... Read more
4 months ago by Staff Reports.
Funeral services for Alcorn State’s Dr. Posey announced
LORMAN — The triumphant life of alumnus and former Alcorn State administrator Dr. Josephine McCann Posey will be celebrated next weekend in Vicksburg. In a ... Read more
4 months ago by Staff Reports.
Judge orders Claiborne County murder suspect held without bail
PORT GIBSON — Claiborne County Judge Mary Curry wasted little time in making a decision involving murder suspect Darion Hill. During Hill’s initial court appearance ... Read more
5 months ago by John Surratt.
Claiborne County murder suspect captured
PORT GIBSON — Claiborne County law enforcement officials have confirmed the search for a Claiborne County man wanted in the death of his girlfriend is ... Read more
5 months ago by John Surratt.
Entergy’s Grand Gulf Nuclear Station planning for scheduled shut down
Entergy Mississippi’s Grand Gulf nuclear plant will be shutting down sometime this year to refuel its reactor, according to information from Entergy. “Every nuclear plant ... Read more
5 months ago by John Surratt.
Claiborne County could soon be home to new energy facility
PORT GIBSON — If reports become reality, Claiborne County could be home to a new, $1 billion liquified natural gas facility in as soon as ... Read more
6 months ago by Tim Reeves.
Toys for Tots campaign in full swing
With the goal of providing toys to children who would not otherwise receive a gift at Christmas, the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves created the Toys ... Read more
6 months ago by Terri Cowart Frazier.
Alcorn’s new student enrollment tops 700 for third consecutive year
LORMAN — As of Nov. 1, the total number of new students enrolled at Alcorn State University exceeded more than 700 for a third consecutive ... Read more
7 months ago by Staff Reports.
Legendary Alcorn baseball coach, Willie ‘Rat’ McGowan, dies
LORMAN — One of Alcorn State University’s most iconic athletic figures has passed away. Willie ‘Rat’ McGowan, who coached the Braves baseball team for 40 ... Read more
7 months ago by Staff Reports.
Entergy partners with Port Gibson, organizations to give back
PORT GIBSON — Entergy employees recently provided residents of Port Gibson with a warmer, brighter future. Beginning Oct. 14 and continuing through Oct. 24, a ... Read more
7 months ago by Staff Reports.
NRC names new resident inspector at Grand Gulf
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has selected Matthew Thomas as the new resident inspector at the Grand Gulf nuclear power plant in Port Gibson. Thomas joined ... Read more
8 months ago by Staff Reports.
Alcorn State hosts breast cancer awareness walk, health screening
The Alcorn State University Extension Program, in observance of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, recently partnered with the Department of Health, Physical Education and ... Read more
8 months ago by Staff Reports.
Alcorn State SGA president arrested on gun, drug charges
LORMAN — James Stirgus III, a 2016 graduate of Vicksburg High School and the current president of the Alcorn State University Student Government Association, was ... Read more
8 months ago by Tim Reeves.
C Spire improves mobile broadband speeds, prepares network for coming 5G era
RIDGELAND — Consumers and businesses are experiencing a 15-to-20 percent improvement in mobile broadband speeds throughout much of C Spire’s wireless network thanks to installation ... Read more
9 months ago by Staff Reports.
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