14 November ICC cuts ribbon for new pickleball courts November 14, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 President Dr. Jay Allen cut the ribbon for Itawamba Community College’s new pickleball and updated basketball courts at the Fulton Campus yesterday (Nov. 13). The space that once housed two basketball courts is now lined off as one for basketball and three for pickleball, which is currently exploding in popularity. Portable netting will allow the court to be cleared for multipurpose use. Allen said that the courts will be an exciting addition to the ICC Fulton Campus, and “we believe that our students will love this as well as our community members.” “Several students have asked for intramural pickleball,” said Taylor Tutor, coordinator of Student Activities, “and these new courts will provide an opportunity for students to either learn to play or advance their skills.” “We are all about creating engagement opportunities at Itawamba Community College,” Allen said. “It is a rising sport, and our college students are excited about that. The College has been actively promoting intramural sports for the last couple of years, and it’s a great way to get students engaged and involved and to build memories. We are excited that pickleball will be an intramural sport, and we can’t wait to see the competition.” ICC’s new courts will be available to all, including both students and individuals in the community, at no charge. Related Articles ICC formally opens state-of-the-art Magnolia Hall with ribbon cutting Itawamba Community College formally opened its new residential facility, Magnolia Hall, with a ribbon cutting today at 10 a.m. at the Fulton Campus. “I have had an opportunity to participate in several milestones since arriving here at ICC…the opening of the new Academic and Student Center on our Tupelo Campus, the naming of many different spaces across our locations…but very few as significant as this one,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “The opening of this innovative student-friendly residence hall will provide state-of-the-art housing accommodations for 246 additional ICC student leaders and scholars,” Allen said. “Even with this additional number of beds, we still have more than 350 students on waiting lists for housing this fall. This simply reinforces the dire need of this hall.” The 72,000-square-foot three story residence hall has customizable halls/wings for separated male and female occupancy and two efficiency apartments as well as one for the hall director. “Not only will it provide modernized residential rooms and ample amounts of collaborative study space, but it also offers elevated security with this being a separated ... ICC formally reopens Monroe, Sheffield Halls during July 30 ceremonies Itawamba Community College formally reopened both Monroe and Sheffield Halls during two ribbon-cutting ceremonies at the Fulton Campus today (July 30). In two weeks, residents will move into Monroe’s now single-occupancy rooms and benefit from the first of a two-phase renovation of Sheffield Hall. “This morning, we are standing in front of one of our oldest residential facilities, Monroe Hall,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “This building, which consisted of our smallest rooms, housed two students per room. With the complete renovation of this hall, we are now able to offer single occupancy rooms with a shared bathroom for every two rooms. Each floor is customizable to house separated males and females under the same roof, just like Magnolia Hall.” The $2.2 million renovation of Monroe Hall, which first opened in 1968, was designed with students’ needs and aspirations in mind, Allen said. “The upgraded facilities provide modern amenities, increased comfort and spaces that foster community and collaboration. From the improved common areas and enhanced living quarters, every aspect of this residence hall has been planned to enrich ... ICC to formally open new softball/tennis complex, Sept. 18, 11 a.m. - public is invited The public is invited to celebrate the grand opening of Itawamba Community College’s new softball and tennis complex at the Fulton Campus, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m. A ribbon cutting will open the 6,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility that includes locker rooms, laundry facilities and a small training area, all on the first floor; three separated rooms for scoring, announcer and the media and two large open decks at the top of the stadium with both chair back and bench seats on the second floor. During the groundbreaking ceremony on March 7, 2023, ICC President Dr. Jay Allen said, “It’s not just going to be ANY softball and tennis complex. It’s going to be the BEST in the league. I can’t wait to gather here again as we cut the ribbon on this magnificent facility.” “Come and enjoy refreshments and a facility tour as we cut the ribbon to kick off a new era for our sports teams,” Allen said today. “This is a celebration of the hard work and dedication that made this project possible, ... ICC formally opens softball and tennis complex Itawamba Community College formally opened its softball and tennis complex today (Sept. 18) with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Fulton Campus. “Today, we are formally opening our softball and tennis complex,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen, “and as I shared on March 7 last year when we broke ground for this magnificent facility, it’s not just any softball and tennis complex. It’s the best in the league.” The 6,010-square-foot complex in addition to the softball stadium includes separate locker rooms for both men’s and women’s tennis and softball (each is equipped with lockers, restrooms, showers, ICC athletic branding and nutrition area), laundry facilities and training area and storage rooms for both softball and tennis, all on the first floor; a press box with radio booth, scorekeeper and announcing booth and President’s hospitality suite and two large open party decks at the top of the stadium on the second floor. The softball stadium includes both chair back and bench seats. “We appreciate all of those who have played a significant role in this project,” Allen said. “As with ... ICC to celebrate Week of the Arts, formally reopen W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center Itawamba Community College will celebrate the Week of the Arts, Apr. 19-22, with several special events at the Fulton Campus, including a ribbon cutting and formal reopening of the newly-renovated W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium. They first event will be a CenterStage concert, Apr. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Band Hall. The remaining activities, which will be at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium, are the ribbon cutting and open house, Apr. 20, 10 a.m.-noon; Fashion Show, Apr. 20, 6 p.m.; Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble concert, Apr. 21, 6:30 p.m.; and Choir and Chamber Choir concert, Apr. 22, 7 p.m. Renovations began in the fall of 2021 to restore the decades-old 24,000-square-foot facility, which had not received any major renovations since it was built in 1978. With upgrades to almost every inch of the facility, the state-of-the-art auditorium, lecture space, exhibit hall and lobby now boast modern designs that will be more inviting to all guests. The renovations were designed by McCarty Architects. The public is invited to all events. ICC to formally open Magnolia Hall, July 14, 10 a.m. Itawamba Community College will formally open its new residential facility, Magnolia Hall, following a brief ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., July 14, at the entrance facing Main Street in Fulton. The 72,000-square-foot three-story residence hall has 246 beds, customizable halls/wings for separated male and female occupancy and two efficiency apartments as well as one for the hall director. The facility features common collaborative study areas, and some have televisions that can be mirrored to student computers. The building is also outfitted with the latest controls for both HVAC and lighting and with a new access control system that allows entry via their student ID card to their hall door, wing and room. Requirements for residence include a preferred ACT score of 24, maintaining a 3.0 GPA and active in ICC student involvement/leadership opportunities. WAR Construction, Inc. of Tuscaloosa, Ala. was the general contractor, and PryorMorrow PC, the architect. “This residence hall will provide an opportunity for 246 additional students to experience the total college with on-campus housing,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “Even with the addition of ... Comments are closed.