Hills News
UM ANNOUNCES NEW VICE CHANCELLOR FOR RESEARCH, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The University of Mississippi has named John Higginbotham as the new vice chancellor of research and economic development. Higginbotham, who has more than 25 years' experience in research,...
ICC’s Harris, Stevenson selected for MCC Leadership Academy
A member of the ICC family since 2010, Stevenson, who is the dean of Academic Instruction, previously served as American History instructor and chair of the Social Science Division. He earned the...
Amplify Cell Technologies set to begin construction in Marshall County
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Amplify Cell Technologies is set to begin construction of a 21-gigawatt hour (GWh) factory in Marshall County, Mississippi, with potential for further expansion as...
UMMC School of Nursing’s traditional BSN track opens in Oxford
By: Annie Oeth Photos By: Joe Ellis/ UMMC Communications A four-year Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing can now be earned in Oxford as...
Blue Delta Jeans expanding in Lee County
Custom blue jean manufacturer Blue Delta Jeans Company is expanding at its location in Lee County. The project is a $1.5 million corporate investment and will retain 55 jobs. Blue Delta currently...
Mississippi Legends: Tammy Wynette, First Lady of Country Music
By: Susan Marquez , Magnolia Tribune Born in the small town of Tremont in Itawamba County, Mississippi in May 1942, little VIrginia Wynette Pugh grew up to be one of country music’s most influential...