February 5, 2019

A desperation shot at the buzzer that bounced off the rim was all that kept the East Central Community College Warriors from handing the No. 9 ranked Pearl River Wildcats their first defeat of the season in basketball action Monday, Feb. 4. The ECCC Lady Warriors also fell, losing 61-56 to the PRCC Lady Wildcats at Marvin R. White Coliseum in Poplarville.

It was a big turnaround for the Warriors in the 72-70 loss to the undefeated Wildcats. Pearl River defeated East Central by 33 in Decatur back on Jan. 10.

February 4, 2019

ECCC art majors who painted a mural in the Family Visitation Room of the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services office in Decatur were (from left) Joe Prine III, Halley Brooks, Rebekah Smith, Cassidy Jenkins, and Keli Smith. Not pictured is Kaitlyn Morris.

February 4, 2019

The East Central Community College Warrior football program will host an open tryout for offensive and defensive linemen on Friday, Feb. 8, at Bailey Stadium on the ECCC campus in Decatur.

Those offensive and defensive linemen interested in trying out for the ECCC football team should report to the stadium for registration at 10 a.m. The tryouts will begin at 10:30 a.m. There is no cost to tryout.

Prospective players should bring their own cleats and gear to workout in.

February 3, 2019

The spring 2019 tennis season opened in style for East Central Community College as both the men’s and women’s teams picked up wins on the road against Marion Military Institute in Marion, Ala., Friday, Feb. 1.

The ECCC Warriors shutout the No. 17 nationally ranked Marion Tigers 9-0, while the Lady Warriors picked up an 8-1 tennis win over the shorthanded Marion Lady Tigers.

February 1, 2019

Lady Warrior sophomore forward Whitney Waters drives past a Gulf Coast defender in East Central’s home win. (EC Photo)

January 31, 2019

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January 29, 2019

Sophomore guard Roti Ware of Morton hits a jumper for two of his game-high 31 points in East Central’s win over Southwest. (EC Photo)

January 28, 2019

Registration is underway at East Central Community College in Decatur for Spring 2019 Intensive Term II on-campus and online courses.

The last day to register for Spring 2019 Intensive Term II on-campus courses is Thursday, Feb 28. Classes begin on Wednesday, Feb. 27, and end May 2.

Among the classes offered include Introduction to Business, English Composition I, General Physical Education, College Algebra, and Calculus II.

January 25, 2019

East Central Community College will hold its annual Black History Month program Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, on the Decatur campus.

Activities begin at 7 p.m. in the Vickers Fine Arts Center auditorium.

There is no charge for admission.

Philadelphia Mayor James Young will serve as guest speaker.

The ECCC Gospel Choir sponsors the Black History Program and will also perform.