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ELLISVILLE – Funeral arrangements have been finalized for the former president of Jones College from 1970-1997, Dr. Terrell Tisdale, who passed away peacefully at Forrest General Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit in Hattiesburg at the age of 86, last Saturday.

Visitation will be at Main Street Baptist Church in Hattiesburg on Thursday, January 25, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. with visitation continuing on Friday from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. Burial will be at 3 p.m. at Salem Baptist Church, in Collins.

Tisdale was raised in the Boggy Community, west of Ellisville, and played tuba in the JCAHS band for the historical, 1955 Jr. Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, California. When he was selected as the third college president in 1970, he was the first president to have attended both Jones County Agricultural High School and Jones County Junior College, now called Jones College.

“His visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to education have left an indelible mark on the college, the broader educational community, and thousands of alumni,” said current Jones College President, Dr. Jesse Smith in an email to college faculty and staff. “His dedication to the development of our institution has shaped countless lives, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations.”

Those who cherished Dr. Tisdale as a member of the JCJC family and a remarkable leader, are encouraged by Smith, “to honor his memory through acts of kindness and continued dedication to the values he espoused. His spirit of service, excellence, and community will forever be part of JC.”

Jones Funeral Home in Moselle is coordinating funeral arrangements.

ELLISVILLE – Jones College extends condolences to the family of Dr. Terrell Tisdale, the former President of Jones College from 1970-1997, who passed away peacefully at Forrest General Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit in Hattiesburg at the age of 86. He was raised in the Boggy Community, west of Ellisville, and played tuba in the JCAHS band for the historical, 1955 Jr. Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, California. When he was selected as the third college president in 1970, he was the first president to have attended both Jones County Agricultural High School and Jones County Junior College, now called Jones College.

“His visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to education have left an indelible mark on the college, the broader educational community, and thousands of alumni,” said current Jones College President, Dr. Jesse Smith in an email to college faculty and staff. “His dedication to the development of our institution has shaped countless lives, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations.”

Those who cherished Dr. Tisdale as a member of the JCJC family and a remarkable leader, are encouraged by Smith, “to honor his memory through acts of kindness and continued dedication to the values he espoused. His spirit of service, excellence, and community will forever be part of JC.”

Jones Funeral Home in Moselle is coordinating funeral arrangements which are incomplete at this time. More information will be posted to the Jones College website, www.jcjc.edu as soon as it becomes available.

ELLISVILLE –After delaying the start of the spring semester by a couple of days because of icy and cold conditions, a little rain greeted Jones College students returning to campus for the spring semester on Thursday, January 18, 2024. The spring semester was scheduled to begin on Tuesday, but arctic cold weather and rain turning to icy conditions forced the delay of the spring semester by a couple of days. For more information about enrolling, click on the website, https://www.jcjc.edu/enrollmentservices/index.php#admissionc

ELLISVILLE – The Radiologic Technology (Radiography) Program is now accepting applications for the upcoming 2024-2026 class. The deadline for application submission is Thursday, February 1, 2024, by 4:30 p.m.  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age before the program start date, meet all general admission requirements for Jones College, have a minimum composite score of 17 on the American College Test (ACT), a minimum GPA of 2.5, and completed these required courses, English Comp. 1, College Algebra, Computer Applications and Psychology or Sociology with at least a “C” average prior to submitting a program application.  For a complete list of application requirements and the application packet for the Radiologic Technology program at Jones College, click on the link: Radiography Application Packet.pdf  

For more information about the Radiologic Technology program at Jones College, check out the website at: https://www.jcjc.edu/programs/radiography/  or contact Mandy Pearson by phone at (601) 477-4159 or by email at, mandy.pearson@jcjc.edu or the department office at (601) 477-2416.

ELLISVILLE – Jones College has announced the 2023 Fall Semester honor roll scholars. Full-time students with 15 hours or more and who maintain the following grade-point averages will make the honor roll: President’s List–4.0; Dean’s List–3.99-3.5: Faculty List–3.49-3.0.

Faculty List Honor Roll Fall 2023

Herne Bay, England: Cameron Jude Chamberlain.

Newton Aycliffe, England: Liam Joseph McGrath.

Quatre Cocos, Mauritius: Isadore Rose Loic Thomas.

Chatom, AL: Jeffery Jaylen Wimbley.

Fruitdale, AL: Shyla Raelynn Williams.

Northport, AL: Sterling Brax Garrison.

Silverhill, AL: Harrison Justin Knight.

Simsbury, CT: Henry Nelson White.

Bonita Springs, FL: Shelby Lynn Powell.

Paducah, KY: Ethan D Guminski.

Belle Chasse, LA: Olivia Claude Stall.

Ville Platte, LA: Donald Gene Keenum.

Memphis, TN: Chaunterion Latrez Ward.

Murfreesboro, TN: Ethan A Johnson.

Groesbeck, TX: Jeremiah W Irwin.

Missouri City, TX: Latrell Sean Neville.

Adams Natchez: John Carter Austin II.

Amite Liberty: Fredrick James McNeil.

Clarke Enterprise: Alyssa M Elmore and Johnathan S Kennedy.

Clarke Quitman: Chase Jackson Albritton, Xander R Brady, Tykia Laprail Hill, William Joshua Jackson, Kennedy C Johns, Jessica Grace Manning and Zoe Payne.

Clarke Shubuta: Eryonna Savanna Lynch.

Clarke Vossburg: Ny’asia Breonna Necole Arrington, John Thomas Bryant and Paula Kenyatta McGill.

Coahoma Clarksdale: James Michael Chicorelli.

Copiah Hazlehurst: Alex Grace Rogers.

Covington Collins: Jada Jamya Brinson, Marcus Ray Brinson, Makenzie R Burns, Dalton Stephen Burrell, Eli Garrett Carter, Aniyah D Epps, Zachary Lane Fortenberry, Blair Madison Hicks, Kimmion Chartel Prewitt and Caleb Lowery Saucier.

Covington Hattiesburg: Julie A King.

Covington Mount Olive: Shelby Nicole Ainsworth, Kayla Margarette Howell, Carl Benton Leonard, Teonna T Mack, Jacey Nataya Mangrum, Darion L Posey, Colin Clark Robinson and Keylan D Walker.

Covington Seminary: Phoebe Anne Boozer, Christopher Hunter Bullock, Korri R Coulter, Sailor C Cranford, Landon Michael Davis, Jordan Gabrielle Field, Aiden C Graves, Peyton Bradley Jones, Jasmine Marie Kitchens, Erin Brett Lott, Landen C Neal, Trista Leann Smith, Nicholas P Welborn, Raven Wolfe and Tucker Henderson Woods.

DeSoto Horn Lake: Allison Marie Liddell.

DeSoto Southaven: Gavin Scott Brassfield.

Forest Hattiesburg: Kamron J Brooks, Kyra Brown, Patrick T Bullock, William Gaveritt Carlson, Felicia Ann Davis, Katelynn N Duckworth, Jazlyn Taniel Eaton, Kailey B Fowler, Charleise Tonai Hill, Daniel D Jackson, Rakia Charshell Kennedy, Kami Anne Moler, Alyssa J Murry, Gabrielle Lakyn Parker, Juan Pablo Pinilla, Allison Nicole Rand, Travis Kole Redd, Parker Rothwell, Triniti Joy Scott, El’shanti Natrese Smith, Zaroria S Smith, Khalia Renee Sparks, Gerard Antony Stewart, Kaylee Grace Welch and John B Wells.

Forrest Petal: Derek Johnathan Blades, Samuel Lucas Bullock, Gared Roy Courtney, Jamie Lynn Crutchfield, Timothy D Denmon, Andie Lauren Freeman, Mark Davis Green, Avery C Hampton, Catherine Emiline Hitchcock, Daniel William Marino, Haley Breann McSwain, Ian Dewanye Merriam, Kelten D’kies Mickell, Paris Lashun Morris, Caitlyn Grace Myers, Parker W Smith, Dylan J Stianche, Lanie Lee Updegraff, Jaylen L Varnado, Bailie G Walters, Jennifer Rene Walters, Zachary Thomas Wascoe and Hannah L Williams.    

George Lucedale: Elizabeth Paige Copeland, Phebe Davida Frey, Amber Caitlyn Goldman, Julia E King, Grant W Rice and Chandler L Stanfill.

Greene Leakesville: Caleb Jaycob Bufkin, Taylor A Garretson, Amber W Holifield, Halli B Jordan, Caitlyn Carole Pearce and Melanie Lynn Walley.

Greene Lucedale: Ryan L James and William A Nichols.

Greene Mc Lain: Mallorie L Thomas.

Greene Neely: Catie Nicole Boothe.

Greene Richton: Anthony Blake Clark, Emily G Cooley, Kourtney Evelyn McDonald, Karli R Mills, Jaylon J  Walley and Haley D West.

Greene State Line: Taylor K Leverette, Kristyn Fay Leeann Scarbrough and Dalarrus Jevontae Cooper.

Harrison Gulfport: Isaiah Jacob Atkins, Raymond Jacob Collins, Maverick Sheen Johnson and Makayla Resha Lindsey.

Hinds Jackson: Herbert Trey Smith.

Jackson Laurel: Quavion K Bell.

Jackson Lucedale: Andrew Marshall Marble.

Jackson Moss Point: Tempess T Cooper, Jeremy Rashad Flora and Hudson J Hans.

Jackson Ocean Springs: Christopher B Wagner.

Jackson Pascagoula: Seantelle Akia Smith.              

Jasper Bay Springs: Zaria Monique Barabino, Dalton Cole Blakeney, Nicole Bolton, Aidan William Brewton, Nathaniel David Bullock, Lajada B Johnson, Amber Jean Knight, Samuel Allen Sherwin, Alexis  Belle Sides, Wynstin Paul Strite.

Jasper Heidelberg: Dikerion Kesean Chandler, Aleigha Destiny Heidelberg, Tyler Trayveon Hill, Trayveon Malik Page, Ashlen Le’ketra Terrell and Ashton G Terrell.

Jasper Laurel: Abbygail G Hosey, Caleb Lee Jackson, Haiden Richard Nicholson and Kaylee Grace Townsend.

Jasper Louin: Jackson Rex Brown, Megan Gable Phillips, Kataya Yahna  Shipp, Savannah Raye Sims and Preston Thomas Sykes.

Jasper Rosehill: Keziah Akima Nickelson.

Jasper Stringer: Caleb Levi Jenkins, Brayden Kellum Jennings, Matthew Shawn McCallum, Karlee Abigail McCarty, Cara Ashley Robertson, Trista M Sims, Raven Harleybreeze Smith, Cecil Jeffery Upton, Sadie M Williams.

Jasper Vossburg: Elisha Sharna Horne.

Jefferson Davis Prentiss: Madelyn Annelise Berry.

Jefferson Davis Silver Creek: Kobe Ahmad Weathersby.

Jones Ellisville: Nikita Deann Bandy, Charlie Stuart Brady, Davis W Brown, Kalilah Elise Cash, Brock Dees, Samuel Payton Ellard, Bryan Mitchell Garris, Jacob L Golobay, Luke Edward Griffin, Zoe Jade Hill, Jasmine Angelea Hinton, Heather Marie Howell, Deborah Johns, Lindsey Virginia Johnson, Cameron Lee Kinmon, Raven C Lindsey, Erika Tashianna McCoy, Taylor Leighann Minter, Connor Reid Mitchell, Garrett James Mixon, Karley Breann Parker, Kade Carmichael Phillips, Elizabeth E Pitts, Haleigh Alexis Nacole Ramos, Karyme Mayrin Ramos, Aubrey Nichole Register, James Michael Rigdon, Olivia Faith Roberts, Rustin Lee Rounsaville, Trey Daniel Sanderson, Tyler Seth Sharp, Cambre Grace Smith, Shelby M Stockman, Conner A Tisdale, Brandalyn Micah Warden, Kyler Seth Welch and James Stephen Yarbrough.

Jones Heidelberg: Kimberly Louise Eddy and Tazanna Grace Thomas.

Jones Laurel: Kayla Adcox, Austin Chase Ashley, Simone Angelique Baldwin, Lemaya Leighanndra Barnes, George Kameron Barnett, Rachel J Barnett, Bradyn C Bigler, Anna Grace Bolivar, James Connor Brashier, Shikeria Buckley, Maggie Elizabeth Bullock, Leonard Beau Busby, Joseph Austin Clark, Jaythan Comegys, Emeri Cooley, Alia Laniah Cooper, Analy Monserrat Cordoba Jarillo, Kirsten Nicole Crowe, Javon R Dean, Jordan   D Dobbs, Keila Rebecca Escamilla, Brianna Evans, Jaylen Malik Evans, Chazz Emil Fountain, Priscila Elena Francisco, Breanna Supree Alezandri Gamble, Oscar Javier Gomez, Jamaris Rashad Graham, Caleb Austin Griffin, Jeffrey Alex Guy, Isabella Grace Hammond, Matthew J Harrelson, Brodie Haverlock, Joseph Tyree Henley, Isaac Andrew Herrington, Ava Elizabeth Hickson, Kenyota Rena Higgins, Emily Ann Hill, Cheyenne Grace Hodgson, Mackenzie Katherine Hoffman, Autumn Paige Holifield, Jordan Monique Horne, Jerald Donald Howard, Graysen Glenn Irvin, Bryce Jacory Jasper, Mason William Jenkins, Briar A Johnson, Halee D Johnson, Destiny Brooke Jones, Jelonnie L Jones, Sophie Wilhelmina Kasco, Kaneshia Monique Kirk, Jamel Mckinley Knight, Connor Larson Langley, Flor  Lopez-Suarez, Taeveon D Mackay, Rylan G Martin, Katie Lynn Mauldin, Dajah Charna McConnell, John Taylor McCraw, Micah Montez McSwain, Kinsley Paige Melton, Jose E Mendez, Carlos Mendoza, Antonio L Moncivais, Kelli Brooke Moore, Caleb L Mosley, Ashlynn G Myrick, Quanteze Tyshawn Nobles, Kylie Gale Noland, Sydney Michelle Owens, Dejarris Levell Page, Carmen Pilar Pearson, Dani Marie Perna, Semiko Stacy Renea Phillips, Marlee E Pierce, Da’d Bent Muhammed Pigford, Sommer J Ramsey, Ahleeona Meleeisha Richardson, Adamaris Rivera, Ashley Rivera, Lenzi Machel Roney, Emma G Rustin, Christopher Ashton Sasser, Dadreon M Seals, Landon Howard Sharp, David C Sims, Katherine R Smith, Lamyra C Smith, Kyla Marlene Stringer, Haley Grace Sykes, Katelynn E Temple, Cody Devon Thomas, Hanna Caroline Tilford, Alexis Breanne Tucker, Kawanda A Turner, Zachary Elyas Varela, Aldo Omar Velasco, Reynaldo Na Vera, Khara Leann Walters and Rashunda Nicole White.

Jones Moselle: Alyson Joleen Brownlee, Emily Austen Brownlee, Emmalee Cole Jones, Olivia L Odom, Nicole Marie Palmer, Moises Sanchezpaz, Jerrett L Smith and Mattie Yelverton.

Jones Ovett: Wyatt Cole Bullock, Collin Grant Culpepper, Breyland Everett, Hannah Brooke Higginbotham, Sabrina Elizabeth Hogue, Tyler Afton Lott, Britlyn Jade Phillips, Kason Nathaniel Scruggs, Addison Grayce Sims and Dustin Luke Walters.

Jones Petal: Jacquelynn Rheese King.

Jones Sandersville: Hannah M Latham and Daniel Eugean Heath.

Jones Seminary: Gunner Lathan Kyle Butler, Walker Lee Griffith and Adrian Noelle Nelson.

Jones Soso: Kylee Nicole Blakeney, Danielle Denise Connelly, Avery Shea Hamm, Madison Alexandria Hendry, Mary Bradley McCardle, Jon Landon Pool and Bailey Grace Wedgeworth.

Jones Stringer: Zoe M Vanderslice.

Jones Taylorsville: Antarian Mikell Chapman, Haley Brianna Clark and Michael Cody Conliff.

Kemper De Kalb: Kaila J Clemons.

Lamar Hattiesburg: Amado J Amador, Kendrick L Barnes, Katelin Michelle Dorn, Carlos O Garcia Jr, S’naila Gabbriel Hicks, Alexia D Jones, Daniel B Kelly, Lily C Lopez, Dwight Uriaa McClendon, Emily Kate McCollum, Aisya Audreanna McCormick, Hallie R Myers, Quintin T Sterling, Larson A Ware, Campbell Wood, Jackson K Wright, Andrew Hunter Wu, Shulinsha Mae Chavis and Mallorie A Rahaim.

Lamar Purvis: Emily Carol Cook, Micah Stephen Daniell, Tyler W Jacobs, Nataliya Davon Magee and Conner Dawson Morrow.

Lamar Seminary: Trevor Rogers.

Lamar Sumrall: Shelby L Clark, Payton Lance Graves and Caden McAlpin.

Lauderdale Marion: Sylvia Breanne Lambert.

Lauderdale Meridian: Charity Chantel Hinton.

Lawrence Silver Creek: Santana La’shayla Barnes and David Chandler Little.

Leake  Carthage: Savannah Paige Oliphant.

Lowndes Columbus: Luther Gene Hackman.

Madison Camden: Lorenzo T Smith.

Madison Canton: Tatum Colvin Grace, Kaleigh E Steverson and Bobby Terrell Thompson.

Madison Flora: Lantavius Montrell Johnson.

Madison Madison: Beau S Bryans.

Madison Ridgeland: Tamya L Barnes.

Marion Columbia: William Bradford Arinder, Joshua Emmanuel Brown, Dontavious Ladarian  Howard, Megen Ann Giles, Sarah Nicole Kelly, Ta’nia La’shuan Patrick, Hannah N Pittman, Sahoyia Shontayia Russell, Melania Michelle Sanders and Aleighia Kiara Watts.

Marion Foxworth: Natalee L Dixon.

Marion Kokomo: Donna Marie Cameron and Natalie L Holmes.

Newton Lake: Anyia Z Hunt.

Newton Lawrence: Daylon M Taylor.

Newton Newton: Tyreke Davonta Snow.

Oktibbeha Starkville: McKailey Alyssa Sauseda.

Pearl River Carriere: Xoe A Lockhart.

Perry Beaumont: Colton Blaine Johnston, Gabrielle M King, Christian Derek Magee, Melissa Consuela Parimon, Sylvester B Robinson, Evan Michael Sylvester and Amelia L Tyree.

Perry New Augusta: London Lakiria Turner.

Perry Petal: Jacob Levi Douglas, Ron Clayton Herring and Riley L Shows.

Perry Richton: Kylie Cheyenne Atwood, Dawson Eric Byrd, Avery Clay Carter, Barbara Nicole Collier, Jacob Aaron Cowart, Samuel J Henderson, Cayne Jerid Hensarling, Emily Eliza Herring, Kayla Nicole Kelly, Elizabeth Micah Newell, Christian Walker Wilson Perry, Alejandro Fortino Rios, Jacob Dekota Ryals and Rachel Ryuka Womack.

Pike McComb: Gary Isaac.

Rankin Brandon: Hannah Elizabeth Ainsworth, Wade Graham Fulton, Holton Haney, Lindsey Aline Hull, Jackson  Bradley Parker, Jaiden J Pitts, Raina C Rice and Maggie Savell.

Rankin Florence: Deamberleye E Rankin and Brady Abram Smith.

Rankin Flowood: Joshua White.

Rankin Lena: Markia D Lloyd.

Rankin Mendenhall: Seth R Rusche.

Rankin Pulaski: Nolen G Goree and Johnna C Nail.

Scott Forest: Zechariah Elijah Parodi.

Scott Pulaski: Tristen S Goss.

Sharkey Rolling Fork: Nathan Ryan Williamson.

Simpson Braxton: Chancellor I Barron and Derrick Keshaun Jenkins.

Simpson Magee: Robert Banks, Caleb Jerome Brown, Jada Nicole Brown, Jayden E Thurman and Kaci N Wallace.

Simpson Mount Olive: Kati J Barnard and Weston Frye.

Smith Bay Springs: Kaleigh P Hosey and Sara S Stringer.

Smith Forest: Chase Alexander Boone, Kaydence Leeanna Johnson and Hunter Gwain Miles.

Smith Louin: Laila Goins, Emerald Rose Green, Rachel Iniece Jones, Taylor Leann Keeton and Kristopher Doyle Moss.

Smith Magee: Al Cleo Garner and Leia C Puckett.

Smith Mize: Brody Carl Easterling, Tymber Brooke Eubanks, Melissa Hosey Hughes, Bailey Jace Kile, Austin D Nguyen, Elizabeth Paige Shoemake, Eric Brody Speir and Shaniyah Anett Turner.

Smith Morton: Logan Tyler Ingram, Kaylee A Jones and Logan Grace Medders.

Smith Mount Olive: Vaydin Love Beltran and Sabrina Rose Stuckey.

Smith Raleigh: Rosemary Rosamaria Aguilar, Jaden Reese Corley, Natalie Leann Craft, Brody Layton Hammons, Delton Lane Harvey, Tasjane’ Laila Jones, Kaylee Lauren Keller, William F Kelly and Lani Alyce Middleton.

 Smith Taylorsville: Shayna L Bruce, Heather Ladawn Hester, Ivana L Hughes, Madison Raelyn Johnson, Scarlett Z Johnson, Jay’nia Darlene Keyes, Effie Rawls Klein, Lederick J’marion Knight, Jaqualun James McGill, Brianna Lee Miller, Mackenzie Diane Page and Harleigh P Shutters.

Stone Wiggins: Angel Marie Deforge and Caleb R Peters.

Tippah Ripley: Alan A Rangel.

Walthall Tylertown: Lauryn Alexandria Jackson.

Warren Vicksburg: Bree Butler, Malik E Franklin and Bella Grace Wooten.

Washington Greenville: Daishun Amar Charvez Scott.

Wayne Buckatunna: Cade Barrett Bradley, Luke Shelton Ferguson, Da’kyra Lashay Payton and Abigail Grace Rigney.

 Wayne Laurel: Ashton K Rigney and Daphanie R White.

Wayne Richton: Adisyn Mae Gainey.

Wayne Shubuta: Dyamond K Coleman and Heather Danette Roberts.

Wayne State Line: Joshua Markel Evans, Shaqueria Monique Harris, Bria Reatta Johnson, Jermeneshia Kinyatta Jordan, Myeisha Rekay Lang, Mary J Hayes, Aalyiah Danyale Robinson, Destiney Nichole Spiars.

Wayne Waynesboro: Marvertrius Arrington, Markisha Sharae Bivens, Benjamin Kane Blackledge, Lottie Idell Boyles, Shelby Danielle Brazell, Kyle Brenan Carney, Braden M Chain, Brayden Adam Clements, Justin Tyler Cochran, Zion Cooper, Paris Serenity Davis, Penelope Ann Davis, Brenna Dixon, Shaniya Tyriel Evans, Trentez Tylon  Figgers, Kelviyuna C Gaines, Patricia M Gandy, Jadin Kennedy Gray, Artdaeshun Hayes, Bailey Hinton, Justice N Kittler, Brent Cody Roan Lee, Hailey Grace Lofton, Marlee Elizabeth Logan, Trevion Marquis Loston, Jomeria Elese McDougle, Justice Cherelle McGill, Reagan Elyse McLeod, Dorothy Lee Mobberly, Nevaeh Roselynn Nelson, Heidi E Odom, April Regina Olson, Shontia Katrese Pacley, Arijion Kentrell Powe, Kendall Rene Prestage, Takeria Alexus Robinson, Austin J Smith and Bailey Alexis Walker.

Wilkinson Centreville: Lindsey Renee Clark.

Wilkinson Woodville: Shatyre Mona Hunter.