October 13, 2020


Architect’s rendering of the new Carson Band Hall at East Central Community College.

A groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 13 marked the official start of construction on the new Thomas W. Carson Band Hall at East Central Community College in Decatur.

October 9, 2020


East Central’s Desmond Williams (No. 8) returns the game’s opening kickoff 95 yards to give the Warriors an early 7-0 over Southwest. (EC Photo)

October 2, 2020


East Central sophomore wide receiver John Hilbert (Brookhaven) pulls down a long pass from sophomore quarterback Holman Edwards in first half action in Ellisville. Hilbert had seven catches for 139 yards in the loss. (EC Photo)

September 29, 2020

The 2019-20 East Central Community College women’s soccer team has been recognized with the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award after compiling a team grade-point average of 3.48 last year.

The United Soccer Coaches annually honors college soccer teams that achieve a team GPA of 3.0 or higher.

The organization is the world’s largest soccer coaches’ organization that serves members at every level of the game.

September 28, 2020


Architect’s rendering of the new Carson Band Hall at East Central Community College.

East Central Community College in Decatur will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 13, to mark the beginning of construction on the new Thomas W. Carson Band Hall on campus.

September 23, 2020

The Workforce Development Center at East Central Community College in Decatur is offering a two-day Forklift Operation course through the ReSkillMS program.

Registration is currently open and financial aid is available to qualified applicants through the ReSkillMS program. The class will meet from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the old US Motors facility, located at 1224 North Pecan Avenue in Philadelphia. Taylor Dickerson will serve as instructor.

September 21, 2020

East Central Community College has announced plans for the distribution of tickets to the Warriors three home football games this fall in Bailey Stadium on the campus in Decatur, as well as tickets to the three away contests.

A limited number of fans will be allowed to attend each game as required by Executive Order 1519 signed Aug. 20 by Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves. The order limits attendance to 25 percent of stadium capacity, in addition to other restrictions to help control the spread of COVID-19.

September 14, 2020

The long and unprecedented road to the start of the 2020 football season for the East Central Community College Warriors will finally end Thursday, Oct. 1, when they hit the gridiron against the Jones College Bobcats. Kickoff from Bobcat Stadium at Sim Cooley Field in Ellisville is 7 p.m.

September 10, 2020

Registration continues for Fall 2020 Intensive Term II on-campus, online, and four-week online courses at East Central Community College in Decatur.

The last day to register for on-campus courses in the Fall 2020 Intensive Term II is Thursday, Oct. 8. Classes begin on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

Classes offered include Introduction to Business, Microsoft Word I, College Algebra, Computer Aided Design II, English Composition II, Calculus IV, and Music Appreciation.

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