Hinds student recalls battle within following suicide attempts
When his mother died of cancer in 2015, it left Hinds student Michael Gretchokoff without a feeling that life meant anything. “She passed away after a very slow, very painful death,” he said. “It was an agonizing way to pass. I got to see my mom waste away, and it...
Online classes at Hinds CC key to lifetime learning for Jackson man
At 73, Larry Smith would appear to be on the back stretch of a long career in two varied sciences, engineering and healthcare. At the same time, though, he’s been a lifetime learner throughout his career and hasn’t stopped seeking new skills. “I really haven’t ever...
New forestry instructor adds strong arm to new program
Wayne Withers Jr. looks the part of a jack-of-all-trades and has the resume’ to prove it. Withers, 41, of Brandon, was born and raised in Carthage and earned an associate degree in Electrical Technology at East Central Community College in Decatur. He parlayed that...
Healthcare careers highlighted at nursing showcase
Octavia Curtis showed up at the fall 2021 Nursing Allied Health Showcase held Sept. 23 with her goals already set. “I’m taking classes here toward getting my RN degree because I see the need for diversity in the field,” said Curtis, of Byram. “For me, it’s about the...
Students in automotive, diesel tech programs receive scholarships
Two Hinds Community College students were among 15 students statewide pursuing careers in automotive manufacturing fields awarded scholarships this month. Rokeyvis Dotson, of Port Gibson, studying diesel equipment technology, and Tim Zwiers, of Flowood, studying...
Hinds CC student returns to Hinds for help with Food Truck business
Hermanville native Dalwanna Anderson might be classified as a freshman, but this isn’t her first-time attending Hinds. “I came back in 1996 and I didn’t complete the program in Business & Office Technology. In 2019 I decided to come back, and I took up a trade in...
Success Fest a hit with students, organizers
Jay Ward didn’t know so much about the Success Fest on Sept. 14 as he knew he simply needed help in some of his tougher classes. “I was looking for ways to get help with my harder classes,” said Ward, of Pearl, who plans a career in civil engineering. “I’m good at...
Five Hinds welding students accept offers from Ingalls Shipbuilding
Five students from the Welding Technology program have accepted career offers from Ingalls Shipbuilding. They were: Jequavious Blanden, of Brandon Marquavious Gowdy, of Jackson James Kline Jr., of Vicksburg Johnathan Lindsey, of Raymond Dennis Walker, of Vicksburg In...