“Being the son of a deputy sheriff and a nurse, I knew I wanted to do something to help people,” he said. “My parents taught me to get involved in the community and help someone who doesn’t have a voice.”
Alumni
Chad Bradford inducted into SHOF
“Hinds alumnus Chad Bradford (1995) was inducted into the Mississippi Community and Junior College Sports Hall of Fame on April 27.”
MC dean touts key women of Hinds who shaped her career
Dr. Debbie Norris (1977) says she was quite the serious student throughout high school and beyond, though she still credits her Hinds experience as life-shaping and critical. Norris, associate provost and graduate dean at Mississippi College, grew up in Raymond. Among her influences was her mother, Martha Robinson, who taught business technology for years on the Raymond Campus.
Alumnus of the Year
Bill Dunlap (1964) says his introduction to the Hinds family came as a result of a different art form than the one for which he’s now internationally known.
Alumni Service winner makes good by giving back
Ken Coomes grew up in Vicksburg as the third-oldest in a family of 12 children. At 14, Coomes went to work and gave his money to his family – the only way they could pay the bills.
Young Alumnus’ stellar accomplishments began at Hinds
Once upon a time as a little girl, Dr. Christy Granberry Barrick (2005) rode her bicycle on the Raymond Campus. She wasn’t exactly born on the grounds, but Hinds Community College was in her blood from the beginning.
Golf Fun Fest 2020
Above: Golf Pro Ernie Rogers got the Oct. 1 Golf Fun Fest started.he 33rd Annual Golf Fun Fest was held on Oct. 1 at Eagle Ridge Golf Course on the Raymond Campus. Usually a spring event, the tournament was rescheduled this year to fall. The...
Shemekia Lacy Rankin
Shemekia Lacy Rankin (2014) a native of Woodville and a resident of Natchez was named in a unanimous vote by the Wilkinson County School Board as the Wilkinson County School Superintendent.
Alejandro Pocasangre
Alejandro Pocasangre (2021) of Jackson, has been hired as an assistant soccer coach at East Mississippi Community College in Scooba. Pocasangre received his bachelor’s degree in Sports Management/ Teaching and Coaching at Mississippi University for Women.
Debbie Norris
Raymond native Debbie Norris (1977) of Canton, and a retired Graduate School Dean and Associate Provost from Mississippi College, was honored with Emeritus status for her significant contributions to the Christian university over her 40-year tenure there.
Tracie D. Herring
Tracie D. Herring (2002) of Vicksburg, was recognized for her time and effort as a volunteer in the Vicksburg Kiwanis Club. She is a partner in the law office of Vollor, Vollor & Herring.