Students talk about war, hear from troops in Iraq Mar 21, 2008
"The first unit for seventh-grade social studies is Mesopotamia - basically modern-day Iraq. Green's students see his pictures of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, out of which sprang some of the most advanced ancient civilizations.Green speaks with authority about things most people haven't experienced, like the climate. He said he never got used to the heat the first time around. But there's no more sweating gallons this time. He's living the good life with air conditioning.For his part, the... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Sen. Mattie Hunter to return to alma mater for MC commencement Mar 7, 2008
After graduating from Monmouth, Hunter received her master's degree in sociology from Jackson State University, where she specialized in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling, a community issue that remains one of her priorities today. Additionally, she holds a certificate in business administration from the University of Illinois-Chicago's School of Entrepreneurship. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
JSU's development plans now in limbo Feb 28, 2008
The future of a housing and retail development near Jackson State University is murky after House lawmakers on Wednesday rejected a plan that could have displaced residents who have lived in that area for decades. A similar Senate bill was killed Tuesday. (The Clarion-Ledger)
JPS All-City concert rescheduled Feb 27, 2008
Renaldo Murry, assistant band director of Jackson State University, is the clinician for the middle school students. The concert is expected to last about an hour. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Weekend fun:Ebony Fashion Fair show Feb 23, 2008
Hot tickets: Tickets for the Jackson show are on sale at Medical Mall and Westland Plaza Trustmark branches and the bookstores at Tougaloo College and Jackson State University. Tupelo show tickets are on sale at McKinneys Unique Fashions and Hair Fashions, Delores Beauty Nook, Tendercare and Kender Care in Tupelo. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Vet stays above fray Feb 23, 2008
While studying mass communication at Jackson State University in the late 1970s, Vance began working at UPS, loading and unloading delivery trucks. The work was hard. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Black History Month events Feb 15, 2008
Feb. 21: Black History Forum a; Jackson State University, Campus Union, Jacksonian Lounge; 7- 8:30 p.m.. In your voice. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Mime ministry a growing movement Feb 9, 2008
Harris and his lifelong best friend Joshua Forrest, also 18, are students at Jackson State University ... The two Jackson State University students have been ministering through mime for half their lives. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Lackawanna players announce choices Feb 7, 2008
Of the five Lackawanna football players who signed on National Letter of Intent Day on Wednesday, two are headed to the Jackson, Miss. Running back Bloi-Dei Dorzon and defensive lineman Terrence Onyiuke will continue their careers at Jackson State. (Scranton Times, PA)
Man indicted in death of JSU student Feb 5, 2008
Stanley Cole has been indicted in the death of former girlfriend Latasha Norman, a Jackson State University student. A Hinds County grand jury meeting last week indicted Cole. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Changes proposed in domestic-violence law Feb 5, 2008
The death of Latasha Norman, a 20-year-old Jackson State University student from Greenville, highlighted the need for an expanded definition of domestic violence. Her former boyfriend, Stanley Cole, 24, also from Greenville, is charged in her death. (The Clarion-Ledger)
JSU SWAC Celebration Feb 3, 2008
J.d. Schwalm Thousands of Jackson State University fans packed the center court area of the Metrocenter Mall to cheer members of the football team and their coaches during the JSU Football Championship Celebration Saturday afternoon. . (The Clarion-Ledger)
JSU football team honored Feb 3, 2008
Thousands of Jackson State University fans packed the center court area of the Metrocenter Mall in Jackson to cheer members of the football team and their coaches during the JSU Football Championship Celebration Saturday afternoon. Jackson State University head football coach Rick Comegy said he was thrilled with the turnout to honor his players ... Jackson State University head football coach Rick Comegy. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Auditor: City not responding to suggestions Jan 28, 2008
Johnson, mayor from 1997-2005, said his administration "took great pains to make sure the financial system was adequate. Johnson said that in his last year as mayor the city's bond rating was increased twice.Despite his efforts, Johnson's administration left behind some mismanaged grants, which the current administration and council had to deal with last fall. The city had to repay more than $294,000 on a grant because the grant was not spent in the required time period. Another $29,412 had to... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Manuel set for All-Star Game Jan 26, 2008
In Manuels senior season at Grambling, the Tigers finished the year with an 8-4 record and lost 42-31 to Jackson State University in the SWAC Championship game. It was all I could ask for, said Manuel about his senior season at GSU. We wanted to make it to the SWAC title game and we did. (New Iberia, LA)
JSU campaigns to raise domestic violence awareness Jan 24, 2008
Jackson State University students will highlight their anti-violence efforts with spoken word and modeling performances. The MADDRAMA Performance Troupe will perform at 6 p.m. Friday in the general purpose room of the Jacob L. Reddix Campus Union. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Hearing scheduled today for suspect in JSU student killing Jan 7, 2008
A man suspected of killing Jackson State University student Latasha Norman will have a preliminary court hearing this afternoon in the Hinds County Court House in Jackson. Stanley Cole of Greenville was arrested and charged with murder on Nov. 29, following the discovery of Normans body in a wooded area in Jackson. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Suspect fails in bid to stop burial of slain student Dec 21, 2007
A Hinds County Circuit Court judge Thursday denied an accused murderer's request to preserve the body of slain Jackson State University student Latasha Norman and hire an outside expert to examine her body. A motion filed Wednesday by defendant Stanley Cole's attorney questioned the accuracy of earlier autopsies, including the one performed by the state's chief pathologist, Dr. Steven Hayne. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Image consultant stresses self worth, positive body image Dec 16, 2007
She graduated from Jackson State University with a BS in psychology and a minor in political science. She is pursuing graduate studies in English and fashion merchandising. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Jones resigns as Columbus football coach Dec 8, 2007
Jones was an assistant coach at Jackson State University before taking the Columbus job, and his family never made the move to Columbus. For me to get back closer to my family, Jones said when asked why he is resigning. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Historic Win for Bears over Jackson State U Dec 6, 2007
BERKELEY, CA - Cal's men's basketball team has started a season 6-0 for only the second time in 40 years by accomplishing a systematic demolition of visiting Jackson State University, 117-74 Wednesday evening at Haas Pavilion before 7,867. led all scorers with a career-high 26, but Cal had 5 scorers in double figures including a career-high 16 from freshman. (GoCyberBears.com)
Tribute to honor slain JSU student Dec 6, 2007
Friends and classmates will remember slain Jackson State University student Latasha Norman in a tribute at 7 tonight at Java on the JSU campus. "A Peace Tribute" will offer poetry readings and neo-soul music. (The Clarion-Ledger)
West Jackson branch hit Dec 6, 2007
Brown had just finished class at Jackson State University and went to the bank to offer her support. "Now she's the victim a second time," Brown said while waiting outside. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Wrapping it up: Present pros share tips Dec 5, 2007
Walls is a minister, a former Jackson State University and Oakland Raiders football player, and an expert in custom upholstery. "I can do with paper what I can do with a $100 piece of material," he says. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Latasha Norman memorial service Dec 5, 2007
Latasha Norman's photograph sits on an easel in front of the Rose E. McCoy Auditorium at Jackson State University. Norman was last seen at JSU November 13. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Voices of unity: Concert a high note for choirs Dec 4, 2007
"We don't have arguments or disagreements," said Branch, a retired Jackson State University music professor. "We always come to consensus on matters.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Memorial service today for slain JSU student Dec 3, 2007
A memorial service is scheduled for noon today for slain Jackson State University student Latasha Norman. Norman, a 20-year-old accounting major from Greenville, was found dead Thursday after being missing for more than two weeks. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Norman case: First major case on Mac's watch Dec 3, 2007
The first high-profile homicide case on the watch of Jackson Police Chief and Hinds County Sheriff Malcolm McMillin's service in those dual roles was apparently solved last week when the body of missing Jackson State University student Latasha Norman was located in north Jackson. Norman's ex-boyfriend, Stanley Cole, was arrested a short while later and charged with murder. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Suspect denied bond Dec 1, 2007
Cole is charged with murder in the death of his former girlfriend, Jackson State University student Latasha Norman of Greenville ... A memorial service for slain Jackson State University student Latasha Norman is scheduled for noon Monday in the school's Rose Embly McCoy Auditorium ... Cole, a 24-year-old criminal justice major at Jackson State University, is accused of killing his former girlfriend, Latasha Norman, a junior accounting major. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Statement: JSU President Ronald Mason Jr. Dec 1, 2007
It is a tragedy we had hoped would not come to pass, and the Jackson State University family is devastated by this latest development ... But I want you to know that we at Jackson State University, as well as countless others who prayed for her safe return, mourn with you ... I'd especially like to commend Chief Rebecca Coleman, who heads the Jackson State University Department of Public Safety. (The Clarion-Ledger)
JSU's Oliver cleared for title game Dec 1, 2007
"Jackson State University does not condone the situation he put himself in or this kind of behavior. Jimmy is guilty of bad judgement and keeping bad company.". Braddy did say the university would be more proactive in the future. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Statement: Glenda Glover, Dean of the College of Business Dec 1, 2007
She truly represented the spirit of the College of Business and Jackson State University. Latasha had a quiet elegance and an impeccable character. (The Clarion-Ledger)
2007 Christmas Parade ready to roll Thursday Nov 30, 2007
Committed thus far are bands from Jackson State University, Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Alexander Junior High School, Loyd Star Attendance Center and Brookhaven High School. "To me, music makes the parade," Rich said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Student's ex-boyfriend charged with murder Nov 30, 2007
Hope for the safe return of missing Jackson State University student Latasha Norman ended in heartbreak for her family and friends Thursday when police discovered her body in a wooded area in north Jackson. Her ex-boyfriend, Stanley Cole, was arrested a short while later and charged with murder. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Arrest no surprise to woman's friends Nov 30, 2007
"I kind of figured it would happen," said Sade Aultman, Norman's roommate at Jackson State University for the last two years. "I knew it had been too long since she'd been missing.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
50 members strong, Legislative Black Caucus wields power Nov 25, 2007
"Now, the caucus is in a bargaining position they have never been in before, and they could have a major impact on the process," said Leslie Burl McLemore, a political science professor at Jackson State University. In October, the caucus' power could be seen in the state House speaker's race. (The Clarion-Ledger)
National focus offers no clues on JSU student Nov 22, 2007
Latasha Norman has made the national news, but the exposure hasn't produced any tips for officers working on the Jackson State University student's disappearance. Rebecca Coleman, chief of JSU's police department, spent much of Wednesday doing interviews with national media outlets about Norman, the 20-year-old accounting student who hasn't been seen since Nov. 13. (Jackson Clarion Ledger)
Why One and Not the Other? Nov 22, 2007
Norman, who is an honors student at Jackson State University, is black. "It's a small college in the South. It's the daughter of simple people who maybe are not important outside of their circle, and maybe we don't attach the same importance to them that we do for other people," said McMillin, who is white. (ABC News)
Campus holds prayer vigil for missing JSU student Nov 17, 2007
Family members of missing Jackson State University student Latasha Norman joined faculty and students in a prayer vigil at the university Friday eveni 00004000 ng ... A day after her ex-boyfriend was arrested for allegedly assaulting her last month, family and friends of Latasha Norman gathered Friday to pray for the Jackson State University student's safe return. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Jerry Haynes Nov 16, 2007
Mr. Haynes graduated from Coahoma Agricultural High School, Hinds Community College, and Jackson State University. He was a supervisor with FedEx in computer networking. (Clarksdale Press Register, MS)
Capital City Classic Luncheon Nov 14, 2007
Sports photo gallery - The Clarion-Ledger. (Rick Guy/The Clarion-Ledger Staff Photographer). (The Clarion-Ledger)
Spoken word production examines womanhood Nov 6, 2007
Where: McCoy Auditorium, corner of Lynch and Prentiss streets, Jackson State University ... Neal-Vincent, associate professor of speech communication at Jackson State University, is also the director of Womanhood, with two performances Wednesday at JSU's McCoy Auditorium. (The Clarion-Ledger)
JSU Homecoming Oct 24, 2007
Jackson State University fan Joseph "Little Joe" Johnson tries to get students fired up for JSU's homecoming this week. (Brian Albert Broom/The Clarion-Ledger). (The Clarion-Ledger)
Freshmen Shine In Day One of ITA Women's Tennis Southern Regionals Oct 21, 2007
Suess, the No. 1 seed in the singles "B" draw, defeated Babette Lombardo of Jackson State University to advance. Both freshmen will play in the singles quarterfinals of eight tomorrow afternoon. (Seminoles.com)
Professor offers ideas for mentoring black athletes Oct 17, 2007
While attending Jackson State University in Mississippi, Moore involved himself with a student athlete tutoring program. There, he said, he began to realize that although student athletes were initially entering college with the goal of graduating, pressures from fans, coaches and faculty, in addition to other problems, slowly diminished that goal. (The Daily Texan, TX)
Experience the Sonic Boom Oct 10, 2007
Jackson State University is where they la ... Jackson State University is where they lay the beat down. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Trey Johnson Oct 2, 2007
Trey Johnson is a Jackson State University basketball player. (Greg Jenson/The Clarion-Ledger). (The Clarion-Ledger)
Hornets sign four free agents Oct 2, 2007
Johnson, a 6-5 guard from Jackson State University, was named the Southwestern Athletic Conference Player of the Year his senior season at JSU after averaging 27. 1 points (second in the nation) and 4. (WWLTV.com, LA)
JSU student manager Sep 15, 2007
Student manager Franshalla Alexander of Clarksdale fills a water bottle for the Jackson State University Tigers in the recent football game against the Statesmen of Delta State University in Jackson. Franshalla is a freshman at JSU and a 2007 graduate of Clarksdale High School. (Clarksdale Press Register, MS)
Tangipahoa schools seek to boost minority teacher recruiting Sep 10, 2007
They typically recruit at LSU, Southern University in Baton Rouge, Southeastern Louisiana University, Grambling State University and Jackson State University. Now, they are adding three New Orleans universities: Xavier, Dillard and Southern University at New Orleans. (KSLA.com, LA)
Legends spoil another solid start by Hand Aug 31, 2007
The Milwaukee Brewers organization preaches pitching to contact, and for that reason you can keep starters in the game longer, said Hand, a former Jackson State University pitcher. Continue 1. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Jackson Public Schools Convocation Aug 3, 2007
Madelene Loftin (left), Jackson Public Schools 2007 Teacher of the Year, and Hattie McLin-Bronson, JPS 2007 Administrator of the Year, set the mood of the annual Convocation at Jackson State University on Thursday. (Barbara Gauntt/The Clarion-Ledger). (The Clarion-Ledger)
A bloody dozen years and an arrest Jul 20, 2007
Working on a task force targeting gun violence, Fratalia and Tom Crowley, an agent with the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, learned that Andrade, a student at Mississippi's Jackson State University, was buying weapons at gun shows throughout the South and selling them on the streets of Boston at a handsome profit. Fratalia said Nardo learned that Andrade had stashed a suitcase stuffed with 25 handguns under a porch on Fairmount Street and set out to steal them. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Tisdale Funeral Service Jul 15, 2007
Friends and family of Jackson publisher Charles Tisdale gathered at the Rose E. McCoy Auditorium at Jackson State University to celebrate the life the civic leader Saturday. Tisdale will be buried at Autumn Woods Memorial Gardens at 6:00 a.m. Sunday. (The Clarion-Ledger)
'Nano Price' For Nano Microscope Jun 30, 2007
The Phenom has already impressed students at Jackson State University, one of the product's 16 testing sites. Students there used the microscope to compare strands of real hair with synthetic hair, says Quinton Williams, chairman of the school's physics department and president of the Society of Black Physicists. (Investors Business Daily)
City Council owes Ivory Phillips vote for JPS School Board Jun 24, 2007
Phillips, a retired dean from Jackson State University, also served as JSU's Faculty Senate president. While Council members may not be happy, School Board politics is outside of their purview. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Wardell Chambers III Jun 16, 2007
He received a B.S. from Jackson State University in 1983 and a Masters in 1987. He was employed at Forest Hill High School in Jackson and Simmons High in Hollendale. (Greenwood Commonwealth, MS)
Music workshop hits a high note with gospel star's appearance Jun 9, 2007
Jimmie James Jr., chairman of Jackson State University's music department, directs the university's annual church music workshop ... Where: Jackson State University ... Cage will perform and teach at Jackson State University's annual Church Music Workshop of America, to be held on campus Monday through Thursday. (The Clarion-Ledger)
A spirited social scene Gospoetry: A Christian alternative to Saturday night clubbin' Jun 3, 2007
"The difference between singing here and in church is a certain vibe I get when I get into the room," the Jackson State University biology major said about performing at the Jackson gallery. "The atmosphere here is a little more creative.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Gregory Evans Jun 2, 2007
He was the executive director of student development and campus activities at Grambling State University, and was a graduate of Jackson State University. He is survived by his father, the Rev. W.M. Evans of Greenwood; his mother, Margaurite Evans of Washington, D.C.; one brother, the Rev. Larry Edwards of Greenwood; and two sisters, Teresa Evans Whitker of Mesquite, Texas, and Marcia Evans Cornell of Washington, D.C.. (Greenwood Commonwealth, MS)
Former IHL member's career devoted to education May 24, 2007
Williams received her bachelor's degree from Jackson State University and master's degree from Washington University in St. Louis. A native of Crawford, Williams was married to Albert Williams. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Dupree accepts school challenge May 24, 2007
They have two children, Dennis, who lives in Houston and works for FedEx, and Jasmine, who graduated from Jackson State University this past weekend with a degree in hospital administration ... In college, Dupree played football for Jackson State University so naturally one of his hobbies is watching football and basketball. (Clarksdale Press Register, MS)
Johnson, four others in running for police chief May 22, 2007
Johnson, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in social science from Jackson State University, has also served as life membership chairman of the Lowndes County NAACP.. In his resume, Johnson noted his work experience in managing 65 full-time personnel and his ability to operate a 4 million-a-year budget. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Brookhaven man vies for art awards May 22, 2007
Jennings, a Jackson State University alumni, and his partner, Damian Duffy, a UIUC graduate student, were in contention for Story of the Year, Best Male Character and Writer of the Year for "Day 8," a 20-page comic that appeared in the back of a program during UIUC's Katrina: After the Storm Summit in 2006. "Day 8" was based on a poem entitled "No Ark" by fellow JSU alumna Deborah B. Gryson about a man's struggle to survive Katrina and its aftermath, when he was stranded for more than a week on... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Jackson State honors May 20, 2007
- Jackson State University held its Spring Sports Banquet Thursday, May 3, 2007 in the Multi-purpose room in the Student Union. Athletes from baseball, golf, tennis, softball and track and field received awards. (Houston Times Post, MS)