CLINTON — Richard Burge, principal of Lovett Elementary School, is a National Distinguished Principal.

Burge was presented the award during a surprise presentation on Tuesday. He is the only principal in Mississippi to receive the award this year.

“Mr. Burge holds his students and teachers to a high standard of achievement, he is a strong manager and he hires only the best teachers,” Burchfield said. “What he’s doing at Lovett is a formula for success.

Emily Fokeladeh practically grew up at Mississippi College.

From the front porch of her house in Clinton, her father and grandfather loved watching MC Choctaws football games, while her mother enjoyed gazing at the beautiful trees on campus.

Today, colleagues and Clintonians spotting Emily Fokeladeh around town are offering their congratulations to the Christian university’s 2012 Distinguished Professor of the Year... Read More

Alexis Pauline of Clinton and Kyle Williams of Pearl were the winners of the prestigious Hinds Community College Lady Eagle and Eagle Awards for their achievements in the classroom, in the community and on the playing field.

The 2012 Hinds Community College athletic banquet, held in Mayo Fieldhouse on Tuesday, May 1, honored the athletes from Hinds who were able to achieve goals both in the classroom and on the field... Read More