Officer Sytaria Weathersby joined the Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus Police Department on Feb. 3. She came to Holmes from the Copiah County Sheriff’s Office. Prior to the Sheriff's Office, Officer Weathersby worked for Hinds Community College and Jackson State University. Officer Weathersby,…

Holmes Community College’s Growl newspaper won three awards during the 2025 Better News/Media Contest – Student Division. The contest was held in conjunction with the 27th Annual O.C. McDavid Journalism Conference held March 20 at the Embassy Suites hotel in Ridgeland. In the…

Two Holmes Community College students have been awarded the prestigious opportunity to participate in the S.P.I.C.E. internship with the Department of Defense in Washington, D.C. This competitive program provides students with hands-on experience in research and development, offering them valuable insights into…

Former Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus student Jack Owens of Brandon has been accepted into the medical school at William Carey University, an accomplishment he credits in part to the strong foundation he built through the college’s STEM department. “Holmes STEM department, specifically…

The Electrical Lineman Informational Meeting for the  August class will be held Thursday, April 3 at 5 p.m. at The Attala Center in Kosciusko. This meeting is mandatory for interested students. The Attala Center is located at 620 West Jefferson St., Kosciusko. The 16-week…

As the demand for skilled drivers continues to rise, Holmes Community College is stepping up to provide opportunities for individuals seeking careers in the transportation industry. The college’s Workforce Development Department is offering a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) Class A prep class…

Elizabeth “Emma” Brasher, a pre-nursing student on the Holmes Community College Grenada Campus, has been named a 2025 Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar and will receive a $1,250 scholarship. Brasher has distinguished herself as a top scholar and leader at Holmes, earning multiple…

Holmes Community College students Emma Brasher of Grenada, William Cooper Canard of Madison, Tierney Evans of Pearl, John Evins of Duck Hill and Johnathan Thompson of Camden were all named to the 2025 Phi Theta Kappa honor society All-Mississippi Academic Team. Nominations…

Holmes Community College has named Madison Cummins as the new Director of Admissions. A longtime member of the Holmes family, Cummins brings a wealth of experience in higher education and student services to her new role. A native of Ethel, Cummins has…

The Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus announced the 2025 Who’s Who recipients, which includes Mr. and Miss Holmes and Class Favorites. Mr. and Miss Holmes for the Ridgeland Campus are Logan McAdory and Swayze Brewer, both of Brandon. Class Favorites include Macey…