East Central News

September 9, 2019

East Central Community College in Decatur will recognize four outstanding alumni during the 2019 Homecoming celebration scheduled Thursday, Oct. 17.

September 7, 2019

Itawamba handed the East Central Community College Lady Warriors and Warriors MACJC North Division losses in soccer action Friday, Sept. 6, in Fulton.

The ECCC Lady Warriors lost 3-1 to the ICC Lady Indians in the opener, while the Warriors lost a tough 1-0 match to the Indians.

With the loss, the Lady Warriors fell to 2-2 on the season and 0-2 in division play, while the Itawamba Lady Indians improved to 3-3 overall and 2-1in North Division play.

September 6, 2019


Sophomore running back Marq Qualls (Lake) looks for a hole in the Itawamba defense in East Central’s 34-14 win. (EC Photo)​

September 5, 2019


Freshman midfielder Caleb James (No. 2) fights for possession in East Central’s overtime loss to Holmes. (EC Photo)

The East Central Community College soccer teams opened MACJC North Division play by dropping matches to visiting Holmes Community College Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the Soccer Pitch on the ECCC campus in Decatur.

September 3, 2019

Registration continues for Fall 2019 Intensive Term II on-campus, online, and four-week online courses at East Central Community College in Decatur.

The last day to register for courses for Fall 2019 Intensive Term II On-Campus is Thursday, Oct. 3. Classes begin Wednesday, Oct. 2.

Among the classes being offered during the eight-week accelerated on-campus term include Microsoft Word I, Introduction to Business, Computer-Aided Design II, College Algebra, and Calculus II and IV.

Sept. 3, 2019

East Central Community College’s Burton Library will host “Stand Up!” : Mississippi Freedom Summer of 1964 Sept. 3-30, 2019, on the campus in Decatur. There is no charge for admission and the public is invited to attend during regular library hours, which are 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays, and 4 to 9 p.m. on Sundays.

September 3, 2019


Boykin and Denson

East Central Community College in Decatur presented new awards to start the new academic year on campus to recognize the college’s faculty and staff member of the year.

August 31, 2019

The East Central Community College soccer teams picked up a pair of impressive non-division soccer wins Friday, Aug. 30, against the Southwest Mississippi teams in matches played in Summit.

The East Central women remained perfect on the season with a 5-0 shutout of the Southwest Lady Bears. The ECCC Warriors followed with a 3-1 win over the Bears.

The ECCC Lady Warriors are now 2-0 on the season, while the Warriors improved to 2-1 with their second straight win.

August 30, 2019


East Central freshman quarterback Holman Edwards (French Camp Academy) flips to freshman running back JD Martin (Wetumpka, Ala.) on a sweep during first half action against Northwest. (EC Photo)