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Pre-registration dates for fall semester classes have been set for the following Holmes Community College locations: Goodman Campus, Ridgeland Campus, Grenada Center, and Yazoo County.

Throughout my childhood and teen years there was a running joke in my family and around town that my mother would follow me to college.

New and transfer students wishing to attend the Goodman Campus of Holmes Community College in the fall and hoping to get registered for all the classes they want are asked to apply for admission before May 30. via Madison County Herald

A man was injured Tuesday afternoon when a steakhouse on Mississippi 14 between Kosciusko and Goodman exploded. via The Clarion-Ledger

“These students may not have experienced advanced science courses which may cause them to overlook certain majors.”

Students with a proven aptitude in mathematics have a chance to receive a free education including meals, books and housing if they are granted a Holmes Plus Scholarship to Holmes Community College, Goodman ... via Madison County Herald

The Baltimore Orioles will be holding tryouts at Holmes Community College's Charlie Donald Field on the Goodman Campus on Monday, June 9. Position players will begin the tryout at 9 a.m. with pitchers to follow ... via Madison County Herald

A baseball tryout at Holmes Community College is set for Friday, April 25, at Charlie Donald Field in Goodman at 11 a.m. For more information, call coach Kenny Dupont at 472-9124 or e-mail him at ... via Madison County Herald

Two women were arrested for shoplifting in separate incidents Monday by the Kosciusko Police Department. via Star-Herald

“This is the third botched search in a row.”

By Patsy R. Brumfield Daily Journal JACKSON - A new president for Mississippi State University likely will be discussed today when the state's College Board convenes for its March meeting. via Djournal.com

The Kosciusko Police Department reports the following arrests: On March 7, Lusherra Johnson, 32, of Kosciusko, was charged with possession of liquor. via Star-Herald

Goodman 02/28/08 Goodman Tornado Revisited A woman whose home was destroyed by a tornado in tiny Goodman, Mississippi, January 10th now has a brand new home, debt free. via WLBT-TV Jackson

“We've had a lot of active weather here lately”

Although rainy weather was in the area, Channel 16 WAPT's Morning Meteorologist Ken Johnson and Weekend Meteorologist Jennifer Cook spoke to about 30 Attala County residents Thursday, Feb. via Star-Herald

“Even though they may not be a breeding ground now, they will be once temperatures warm up”

Mayor Mary Ajoku knows a little about potholes, and she's trying to do something about them. via Greenwood Commonwealth

“I chose nursing because I wanted to make a difference in patients' lives and feel at the end of day something I did had a positive impact on someone's life”

From Press Reports Sherrie Johnson, RN, has worn many hats at North Mississippi Medical Center-Eupora over the past 30 years. via The Webster Progress-Times

Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Director Mike Womack announced today that residents in 12 Mississippi counties affected by severe weather Jan. via Star-Herald

“Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to renters, homeowners, businesses of all sizes and private, nonprofit organizations whose property was damaged or destroyed by the severe storms and tornadoes”

Small Business Administration disaster assistance centers opened today in Holmes and Lowndes counties to help individuals and businesses in 12 Mississippi counties affected by the severe storms and tornadoes ... via The Clarion-Ledger

“If I had been a minute slower, I would have died”

"I am blessed," said Goodman resident Mildred Redmond on Friday, Jan. 11, morning while viewing what was left of her home on Highway 51 that she shares with her three sons and husband. via Star-Herald

A strong twister just south of Goodman destroyed two homes, seriously damaged two others, and wrapped a house trailer around a tree. via WLBT-TV Jackson

The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol has closed U.S. 51 through Pickens and Goodman for storm recovery. via The Clarion-Ledger