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Former airline pilot earns Aviation Technology degree at Hinds CC
PEARL – Marcus Truss of Jackson had a career as an airline pilot, living in various parts of the country. Four years ago he landed in Mississippi and teaches the drone program at Hinds Community College. On May 15 he also became a Hinds graduate with a degree in...
Rankin Campus hosts Preview Day, awards scholarships
PEARL – Local high school students as well as adults visited Hinds Community College’s Rankin Campus Nov. 8 to learn about programs offered and get a brief tour of the campus.Two...
Hinds CC Nursing Allied Health PTK members inducted
JACKSON – The Alpha Iota Kappa Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Hinds Community College’s Nursing/Allied Health Center inducted new members on Nov. 7 for the fall 2024 semester....
Hinds CC honors Foundation scholarship recipients
The Hinds Community College Foundation recognized 2024-2025 scholarship recipients, donors and other honorees at a reception on Sept. 20 at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus....
Marie Hull Gallery showing dynamic collection from the Hinds CC vault
RAYMOND – Hinds Community College will host the art show “Highlights from the Permanent Collection” in Marie Hull Gallery opening Nov. 4-Dec. 1 curated by Gallery director and...
Hinds Utica Campus holds hydroponics workshop during heritage week
As part of Utica Institute Heritage Week, instructors at Hinds Community College Utica Campus held a hydroponics/3-D workshop Oct. 15. The local community was invited to the...
Hinds CC invites high school students to Ag Expo
The Hinds Community College Agricultural Department held the annual Ag Expo 2024 on Oct. 17 at the Ted Kendall III Agricultural Complex on the Raymond Campus. Area high school...
Techxpo at Hinds CC, students learn T.V. broadcasting an option for study
Story by Rhonda Dunaway. Local high school students got a chance to check out high-tech facilities they found at Hinds Community College’s Utica Campus during the recent Techxpo....
Hinds CC to celebrate retired president’s 95th birthday
RAYMOND – Hinds Community College President Emeritus Dr. Clyde Muse’s 95th birthday on Christmas Day will be celebrated with a special event on Dec. 13 at Eagle Ridge Conference...
Retired Utica Baseball Coach Celebrated at Field Rededication
Retired baseball coach George McQuitter was celebrated at an Oct. 23 ceremony as a man who cared deeply about his players, many of whom showed up, teary-eyed and grateful, to...
- The Arts & Humanities

Musical theatre returns to Hinds CC
“This isn’t just the Lendon Players, every aspect of the department is contributing in some way, shape or form.”
Percussion ensemble videos to be featured in Humanities honoree’s talk
He will be honored along with other recipients at the 2023 Public Humanities Awards ceremony and reception 5:30 p.m. March 24 at the Two Mississippi Museums.
Hinds CC names new Director of Bands
“I am thrilled to add to the legacy of the Hinds Community College Band that dates to the 1930s and ‘40s.”
Hinds CC opens dual art exhibit
The exhibit began on Feb. 20 and continues through March 22 with a closing reception at 2 p.m.
Hinds CC hosts Fine Arts Day
Featuring performances by top Hinds music students, sample classes in music industry, ceramics, band, choir, dance, and stage combat.
- Economic Development & Workforce

Pearl WIN Job Center opens officially at Hinds CC Rankin Campus
PEARL – Job seekers in Pearl and surrounding communities in and around Rankin County can now seek employment plus a whole lot more at the newly-opened WIN Job Center on the grounds of Hinds Community College Rankin Campus. College officials and others representing...
Apprentices eager to work thanks to partnership between Hinds CC, Empire
The partnership between the Hinds Diesel Equipment Technology program and Empire Truck Sales has turned into potential high-earning careers for 11 newly-registered Diesel Mechanic Apprentices at the company’s Richland location.
Five students sign on as apprentices with Continental Tires
Mark Gomez had worked a few years as a delivery truck driver after his first associate degree from Hinds Community College but wanted more from his work life.
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Clintonian takes advantage of program, internship opportunities
The former high school football player is concentrating on his career goals, not sports, as he takes heavy course loads to finish his credential in Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance program.
Alum returns to classes to get fit for career change
Earning a living while feeding a passion on the side worked out just fine for Robert (Donnie) Cain until parts of his world began to change.
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Serving the public a way of life for Rankin Campus nursing student
Protecting and serving the public has been a way of life for Matthew McCain for 12 years as a police officer in Flowood. Those ideals won’t change much in a new career he’s starting, thanks to Hinds Community College.