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Joseph S. Paul reacts to applause from the audience during his formal announcement ceremony as he is named the 11th President of The University of Southern Mississippi at the university's Thad Cochran Center in Hattiesburg, Miss., Thursday, October 27, 2022. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

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USM’s new president making $650,000; all public college presidents saw raises this year
By MOLLY MINTA - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Fri,12/02/22-12:34PM , 1,887 Reads 31,556 Statewide
Joe Paul is being paid an annual salary of $650,000 as the 11th president of University of Southern Mississippi, according to a copy of his contract the Institutions of Higher Learning provided to Mississippi Today.
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West Marion New Era Show Choir dances while performing "Charge Me Up" and "Beat It." | Photo by Beth Riles

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Choirs showcase talent from both sides of the river
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Fri,12/02/22-9:10AM , 2,258 Reads
On Nov. 18, the performing arts groups at West Marion and East Marion High Schools furnished an evening of thanks full of entertainment that attendees won't soon forget. The quality and content were superior as they performed for a full house at the Mississippi Army National Guard Recruiting Office.
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MDE: New, returning sponsors sought for 2023 Summer Food Service Program
By PRESS RELEASE - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Thu,12/01/22-4:00PM , 1,048 Reads 13,817 Statewide
Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Education:

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Child Nutrition is seeking sponsors to operate the 2023 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in counties throughout the state.
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Marion County Career and Technology Center Engineering I and II include, from left, Hunter Ford, Bailey Moulds, Zach Ortega, John Ellzey, Jordin Ratliff, John Johnson, Jalyn Pace, Sarah Lewis, Jacob Johnson, Gabe Ward, Logan O’Quin and Hunter Herring. | Photo submitted

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TSA students collect food for St. Luke
By STAFF REPORTS
Thu,12/01/22-2:10PM , 804 Reads
The local Engineering chapter of TSA (Technology Student Association) at the Marion County Career and Technology Center collected and donated items to St. Luke’s Home Health and Hospice. The students of Mrs. Anna Woodrow’s Engineering I and II class also created holiday cards to be distributed to the patients as well.
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