Geroldean Dyse presented with honorary degree at WCU

Submitted by Mercer Morrison, Web Producer

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 11:34am

Geroldean Dyse presented with honorary degree at WCU

Dr. Tommy King, president of William Carey University, introducing Geroldean McSwain Dyse, CEO of the Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc., before presenting her with The Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters during one of the university’s four commencement ceremonies in Smith Auditorium.

A native of New Augusta, she was the second nurse ever hired by SeMRHI in 1980, and she rose through the ranks from licensed practical nurse and health educator to chief operating officer to CEO by 2011.

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Plan now for later irrigation needs

Submitted by Mercer Morrison, Web Producer

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 10:56am

By Gary R. Bachman
MSU Horticulturist
Coastal Research & Extension Center

Although many Mississippi gardeners are wondering if it will ever quit raining and let their landscapes dry out a bit, now is actually a good time to think ahead to the inevitable hot and dry weather of summer.

Dry conditions create problems for our home gardens and landscapes, and gardeners water their lawns and landscape beds a lot more than usual during these times.

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Summer Basketball Camp

Submitted by Mercer Morrison, Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 10:38am

The following is an event from the Richton Dispatch:

Summer Camp is a chance to sharpen your basketball skills. Camp is for students 7th-12th Grades (2013-2014 School Year) and will be June 1.

Players learn basic fundamental skills. Registration will be from 8:30-9 a.m. at the Perry Central High School Gym.

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Recycling in Hattiesburg presentation by Gaining Ground-Pine Belt

Submitted by Edith González, Community Blogger

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 10:36pm

Recycling in Hattiesburg presentation by Gaining Ground-Pine Belt

Gaining Ground Pine Belt Chapter invites you to the presentation: Recycling in Hattiesburg, May 24 at 7 p.m. at the Parkway Heights Methodist Church (2420 Hardy St).

T. D.

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Iron Man 3 - Movie Madness

Submitted by Mercer Morrison, Web Producer

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 10:00am

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Pine Belt Fiber Artists and Producers meet May 17

Submitted by Edith González, Community Blogger

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 10:30am

Pine Belt Fiber Artists and Producers meet May 17 at 11:30 a.m. at A Stroka Gene-us Alpaca Farm.
Bring a dish to pass for a pot luck lunch and whatever project you're working on. If you're not working on anything, come anyway and learn something new.

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PRCC graduates advised to set goals and keep trying

Submitted by Mercer Morrison, Web Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 4:12pm

PRCC graduates advised to set goals and keep trying

The following is a news release from Pearl River Community College:

Set targets for success and keep shooting at them, state Rep. Mark Formby said Wednesday during Pearl River Community College graduation exercises at the Forrest County Multi Purpose Center.

Formby, a former PRCC student, told the graduates and their families not to be discouraged when they fail to hit a target, using his own political losses as an example.