East Central News

February 21, 2017

Despite a career-high performance from Laneisha Jeans, the East Central Community College Lady Warriors fell 94-73 to the No. 16 nationally ranked Jones County Junior College Lady Bobcats Monday, Feb. 20, in Ellisville.

Jeans of Pine Forest (Fla.) High School led all scorers with a career–high of 25 points. Also, in double-digit scoring were Autumn Taylor of Newton High School with 17 points, six assists and four steals, and Curtisha Coleman of Wayne County High School with 15 points.

February 21, 2017

The East Central Community College men’s basketball team fell 107-78 to No. 9 nationally ranked Jones County Junior College Monday, Feb. 20, in the Ellisville.

Jones jumped out to an early lead that they never surrendered throughout the game.

Jones led ECCC 54-34 at the half.

February 20, 2017


ECCC’s Billy Cameron had four hits in seven trips to the plate in two ECCC Invitational games, including a home run, double, and four RBI. (EC Photo)

February 18, 2017


Freshman center fielder Kenyatta Moore, a product of Philadelphia High School, steals second base to kick-start a three-run bottom of the fifth inning for East Central that broke a 2-2 tie in game one against Shelton State. (EC Photo)

February 20, 2017

It’s not too late to register for classes at East Central Community College in Decatur for the Spring 2017 Intensive Term II on-campus and online courses.

The last day to register for on-campus courses in the Spring 2017 Intensive Term II is Thursday, March 2. Classes begin on Wednesday, March 1, and end May 4.

Classes offered include Introduction to Architectural Design I, 3D Modeling, Intermediate English, English Composition I, College Algebra, Calculus II, and Public Speaking.

Feb. 16, 2017

The East Central Community College Workforce Development Center will offer a Certified Nurse Aide course beginning Monday, March 20, 2017, on the Decatur campus.

Classes meet from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday for six consecutive weeks. Clinical dates and times will be announced at a later date. Cost is $766 per person and includes all materials except the TB Skin Test.  Teresa Cole and Christy Wilson will serve as instructors.

Feb. 16, 2017

The East Central Community College Workforce Development Center will offer a course in Manufacturing Safety at the Louisville Career Advancement Center in Louisville beginning March 6, 2017.

Classes meet from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday for two consecutive weeks. Cost is $25 per person and Chuck Fadale will serve as instructor.

For more information, contact Hanna McCain, ECCC TAACCCT Navigator, at 662-773-2292, or email cmccain@eccc.edu.

February 17, 2017


Freshman Jaquan Dotson scores two of his 15 points in the win over Pearl River. (EC Photo)

The East Central Community College men’s basketball team clinched an MACJC State Tournament berth with an 87-80 win over Pearl River Community College Thursday, Feb. 16, in Brackeen-Wood Gymnasium in Decatur.

February 17, 2017


Shantavis Hughes had a career-high 18 points in the Lady Warrior win over Pearl River. (EC Photo)

The East Central Community College women’s basketball team defeated the Pearl River Community College Lady Wildcats 78-69 Thursday, Feb. 16, in Brackeen-Wood Gymnasium on the Decatur campus.