ICC to host Chilifest Cook-Off, community tailgate before final regular-season home game Itawamba Community College will host its ICC Chilifest Cook-Off and a free community tailgate Thursday, Oct. 22, before the Indians face East Mississippi Community College in their final home football game of the regular season. The Chilifest Cook-Off will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the ICC Grove and feature community and ICC divisions. Held in conjunction with the cook-off, the community tailgate will begin at 5 p.m. in the Grove and is free and open to the public. Fans are encouraged to be in Butch Lambert Stadium by 6:30 p.m. for pregame festivities, including Sophomore Night recognitions and a performance by the ICC All-American Marching Band. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Community Bank is the game sponsor. October 19, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC public health students complete Southern Miss research fellowship Two Itawamba Community College students recently completed an 11-week training program through the University of Southern Mississippi designed to prepare participants to help identify and address public health needs in their communities. Khandra Ivy of Okolona and Jakera Gladney of Aberdeen, both students in ICC’s Public Health Technology program in the School of Health Sciences, completed the Community Research Fellows Training program. They attended weekly evening sessions from May 26 through Aug. 4, studying evidence-based public health research methods. The program expands participation in research among racial and ethnic minority groups and other underserved populations by strengthening partnerships among university researchers, public health professionals, community organizations and community health workers across Mississippi. Participants commit to applying evidence-based, culturally appropriate approaches to address needs in their communities. Ivy is also gaining practical experience through an internship with United Way of Northeast Mississippi, where she is learning how local agencies coordinate resources and services to meet community health needs. “This experience has been very valuable to me and has allowed me to connect what I am learning in my public health coursework to real-world experiences,” ... October 19, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC choirs selected to perform at White House The Itawamba Community College Chamber Choir and ICC Choir have been selected from more than 1,000 entries to perform during official White House Christmas tours in Washington. ICC President Dr. Jay Allen shared the exciting news during the recent Singing Symposium hosted at ICC. Their performance is scheduled for the evening of Dec. 14. Under the direction of Kyle Davis, with Anna Morgan serving as pianist, approximately 68 ICC student performers will travel to the nation’s capital. The invitation provides an opportunity for students to share their musical talents while representing their college, communities and Mississippi. “This is an extraordinary honor for our students and our college,” Allen said. “A performance at the White House is an experience they will carry with them long after their time at ICC. We are proud of the work they have put into their music and grateful for the opportunity to share their talents on a national stage.” The performance will place ICC’s choirs among the musical groups helping celebrate the Christmas season at the White House. For the students, the trip offers an opportunity to connect ... September 30, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W General 0 Comment Read More >>
Overdose prevention resources expanded across all ICC locations Help in an overdose emergency should be close at hand. Itawamba Community College has placed 25 Emergency Overdose Boxes containing naloxone and other lifesaving resources in main areas across its locations. ICC Campus Police also is distributing 1,000 fentanyl harm prevention kits to students and employees Sept. 29-30 at all ICC locations. The kits were provided by Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office through its One Pill Can Kill campaign. Each kit contains two fentanyl test strips, a pair of safety gloves, a safe drug disposal bag, a pill identification card and a QR code to obtain free naloxone through the Mississippi State Department of Health. ICC Campus Police Chief Jason Dickinson said the distribution offers an important reminder for college students, who may encounter a pill that looks like a legitimate medication but has an unknown source. “Students may have a pill that is homemade or generic that looks like an actual pill, and it could contain fentanyl,” Dickinson said. “If it is anything not prescribed by a doctor, do not take it” The distribution follows Fitch’s recent visit to ICC, when her ... September 29, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W General 0 Comment Read More >>
Choptoberfest to bring food, games and giving to ICC Thursday Itawamba Community College will host its annual Choptoberfest beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, on the Davis Event Center lawn at the Fulton campus, ahead of the Indians’ football game against Holmes Community College. The event will feature arts and crafts, pumpkin painting, yard games, inflatable axe throwing, root beer floats and Oktoberfest-inspired foods. Local seniors attending ICC’s Fall Preview Day will also join the festivities. Guests are encouraged to bring donations for the Trading Post, ICC’s campus food pantry, as part of the Pack the Bronco food drive taking place throughout the month of October. “Choptoberfest is one of those evenings that brings every part of ICC together,” said Brandy White, outreach coordinator and executive assistant to the Office of the President. “Families can paint pumpkins, enjoy Oktoberfest-inspired food and games, and cheer on the Indians. Future students can get a feel for ICC at Fall Preview Day, and everyone can help stock our campus food pantry through Pack the Bronco. It’s a fun way to start a football night and do something good for those we serve.” Choptoberfest is ... September 29, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC announces 2026 Homecoming Court, alumni honorees Itawamba Community College will recognize its 2026 Homecoming Court during halftime of the Oct. 8 football game against Jones College at Butch Lambert Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. The court includes Homecoming Queen Olivia Snellings of Bruce; Homecoming King Christopher Hampton Jr. of Amory; Fulton Campus sophomore maids are Jayonna Anderson of New Albany and Alonna Snyder of Saltillo; Tupelo Campus sophomore maids are Audrey McCuller of Pontotoc and Aliyah Sims of Belden; Fulton Campus freshman maids are Miley Ray of South Pontotoc and Anniston Wiggins of Algoma; and Tupelo Campus freshman maids are Eva Foote of Blue Mountain and Maci Rae McLellen of Tupelo. Homecoming festivities begin at 5 p.m. with an awards ceremony at the Davis Event Center. ICC will honor Gene Rogers of Chelsea, Alabama, as Alumnus of the Year; Blaine and Corie Walters of Columbus as joint recipients of the Young Alumnus of the Year Award; Chuck Howell of Pontotoc as the Donna Thomas Distinguished Service Award recipient; and Anthony Fernandez of New Albany, Kimmy Nicholson Brown of Walnut Grove and the late Norman Hand will ... September 29, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC honors 2026 IMPACT Scholarship recipients and influential teachers Itawamba Community College recognized 20 IMPACT Scholarship recipients and the teachers who shaped their lives during the college’s second annual IMPACT Scholarship Luncheon at the Connection Center. In addition to supporting students, the distinctive scholarship program recognizes students' academic achievements while also highlighting the profound impact of influential educators. Its core goal is to build stronger ties between students, teachers and the institution by celebrating these significant relationships. Excerpts shared at the luncheon described educators who offered encouragement, built confidence and continued to support students beyond the classroom. “These students are here in this room today because you made a difference and an impact on their lives,” Michael Upton said during the program. “And we know that you’ve done that for so many others who are not present here today.” The recipients and the teachers they honored are Adamary Banuelos, Crystal Short; Addy West, Dylan Hunsucker; Alexa Shinabery, the late Elizabeth Gill; Angel Martinez, Kevin Powell; Anniston Wiggins, Courtney Allen; Avery Fulford, Monica Baldwin; Brayden Pepperman, Brooke Case; Briona Sheffield, Jamie Roberts; Ella Hughes, Randy Earnest; and Ella Frances Martin, Savannah Griffin; ... September 25, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Park Heights to Host October Dinner and Demonstration Itawamba Community College’s Continuing Education program will host its next Dinner and Demonstration Oct. 7 at 5:30 p.m. at Park Heights in downtown Tupelo. The evening will feature a demonstration of dulce de leche cheesecake with toasted coconut streusel. The menu includes vodka tempura squash blossoms with smoked almond romesco as the starter; cabernet-braised lamb with butter beans and a house-made Parker House roll as the main course; and dulce de leche cheesecake with toasted coconut streusel for dessert. A domestic beer or glass of house wine is also included. The cost is $55 per person or $110 per couple. For additional information or to register, visit www.iccms.edu/Workforce/Continuing-Education/Belden-Center-Events. September 21, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Attorney General Lynn Fitch visits ICC, announces campus partnership Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch visited Itawamba Community College’s Fulton Campus Sept. 17 to meet with students and announce ICC as the newest partner in her office’s One Pill Can Kill initiative. During ICC’s Campus Conversation at the Connection Center, Fitch discussed her path to public service and issues affecting college students during a question-and-answer session moderated by ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. She was introduced by ICC sophomore and Indian Delegation President Landry Kent, who serves as Mississippi Miss Hospitality 2026. Fitch’s office also trained ICC students and employees to administer naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, during a suspected opioid overdose. ICC received 1,000 Fentanyl Harm Prevention Kits and 25 Emergency Overdose Boxes containing naloxone and other lifesaving resources. “The safety and well-being of our students are among our highest priorities at Itawamba Community College,” Allen said. “We are grateful to Attorney General Fitch and her team for equipping our college community with the knowledge and resources to recognize the dangers of fentanyl, respond during an emergency and potentially save a life.” The One Pill Can Kill campaign educates Mississippians about the ... September 18, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to host Fall Preview Day Oct. 1 High school seniors are invited to experience Itawamba Community College during Fall Preview Day, Oct. 1 at the Fulton Campus. Check-in will begin at 2 p.m. at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center, followed by sessions highlighting ICC’s academic, health science and career education programs, as well as financial aid, scholarships, housing, student involvement and university transfer opportunities. Campus and residence hall tours and an involvement fair are also planned. Following the community tailgate, participants will receive free admission to a tailgate at 5:30 p.m. and the ICC football game against Holmes Community College at 7 p.m. Two attendees will have the opportunity to compete for a $1,000 scholarship sponsored by Dr Pepper and the ICC Foundation. Preregistration is required, and space is limited. Register at www.iccms.edu/previewdays. For more information, email go2icc@iccms.edu. September 17, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>