SUMMARY: On January 29, Mississippi State University (MSU) President Mark E. Keenum and East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) President Scott Alsobrooks signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance the MSU at the Communiversity partnership through the Advancements in Manufacturing Upskilling Program (AiM UP). This initiative aims to equip Mississippi’s workforce with essential skills in advanced manufacturing, bridging the gap between academia and industry. Keenum emphasized the value of collaborative efforts in fostering workforce development to meet 21st-century job demands. The Communiversity, located strategically for regional economic development, serves as a hub for training and innovation in the manufacturing sector.

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SUMMARY: Kelan Rich, a senior guard at Pascagoula High School, is this week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. Aiming to continue his family’s basketball legacy, Rich has showcased remarkable talent, recently scoring 19 points against the state’s top team and joining the 1,000 point club. He is the only player from the Mississippi Gulf Coast selected for Team Mississippi, emphasizing his dedication to his city. The Panthers, currently 20-3 and ranked first in the state, seek redemption after last season’s playoff loss. Rich hopes to help his team achieve their first-ever state championship as they close out the regular season.

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SUMMARY: “The Legacies We Leave: Black History Month Through the Eyes of Artists” is a special group exhibition at the MGCCC Harrison County Campus Fine Art Gallery, running from February 3 to February 28, 2025. The exhibit celebrates Black History Month by highlighting the artistic legacies of African American artists, inspired by the quilters of Gee’s Bend, Alabama. Featured artists include MGCCC alumni Tessa Rose, who honors the Gee’s Bend quilters, and Anthony Badon, whose work explores African diaspora culture. The exhibition also features other artists such as Cecily Cummings and Marian Glaser. The event is free and open to the public.

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