News

September 7, 2016

Fans of the East Central Community College Wall O’ Sound Marching Band can look forward to reliving their favorite comic book memories when the 2016 edition of the band performs at halftime of Warrior football games this fall.

According to Ed Girling, director of bands, the Wall O’ Sound’s show this fall is titled “A Day at the Comic Book Store.” The show will feature tunes from favorite comic books and their heroes.

September 5, 2016

The East Central Tennis Association of Decatur has made a $7,864.09 donation to East Central Community College’s new tennis complex project.

Members of the ECTA board were on the East Central campus recently to present college president Dr. Billy Stewart with a check.

East Central Community College will honor all military veterans with free admission, recognition, and tailgating when the Warrior football team hosts Northeast Mississippi Community College on Thursday, Sept. 8.

Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. in Bailey Stadium on the Decatur campus.

All military veterans and their families will be admitted free to the MACJC battle and are invited to participate in Warrior Club tailgating activities scheduled on the deck inside Bailey Stadium beginning at 5:30 p.m.

ECCC Will ‘Black-Out Bailey’ at Thursday’s Season Opening Football Game

The East Central Community College Warriors will open their 2016 football season Thursday, Sept. 1, against Holmes Community College, and all Warrior fans are encouraged to wear black to the annual “Black-Out Bailey” night.

East Central Community College’s Small Business Development Center will offer a free seminar on “How to Develop a Business Plan” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, August 29, 2016, at the Neshoba Business Enterprise Center in Philadelphia.

Course topics include industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, marketing plans, startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.

East Central Community College’s Small Business Development Center will offer a free seminar on “Understanding Business Financials” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, September 26, 2016, at the Workforce Development Center on the Decatur campus.

This workshop is designed to introduce participants to basic accounting theory, budgeting, performance indicators and accounting terminology for small businesses.

Ronald Westbrook, director of ECCC’s Small Business Development Center, will serve as facilitator for the class.

East Central Community College art instructor Jeffrey Hodges will have his artwork Primal Rituals on display at Memphis College of Art (MCA) through Sept. 30 in the Rust Hall Alumni Gallery, 1930 Poplar Ave., Overton Park. 

The public is invited to “Meet the Warriors” when East Central Community College hosts the annual pep rally and student-athlete introductions event scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 29, at Bailey Stadium on the Decatur campus.

ECCC President Dr. Billy Stewart will welcome the anticipated large crowd for the event and provide comments about the upcoming athletics seasons.