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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.

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 ...

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.

ICC Adult Education to celebrate literacy week with orientation, outreach activities

Itawamba Community College’s Adult Education program will celebrate Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, Sept. 13-19, with orientation sessions and outreach activities promoting education and literacy across generations. Adult Education orientation sessions at the ICC Belden Center include: Sept. 14 at 9 a.m. - Registration for Belden daytime classes for individuals ages 18 and older Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. - Registration for Belden daytime classes for individuals ages 16-17 Sept. 14 at 4:30 p.m. - Registration for Belden evening classes for individuals ages 18 and older The program will also partner with the ICC Early Learning Centers in Fulton and Tupelo to encourage a love of reading among younger students. Adult Education Director Audra Perry will read “The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions” by Anna Llenas to approximately 70 preschool students. A copy of the book will be donated to each classroom, and students will receive reading-themed activity bags. “As an Adult Education program, our team celebrates Adult Education and Family Literacy Week every September; however, it is an effort we should all strive to support on a continual, consistent basis,” Perry said. ...

ICC to host All-American Heros Night Sept. 17

Itawamba Community College will honor those who serve their communities and country during All-American Heroes Night, Sept. 17, when the Indians host the Northeast Mississippi Community College Tigers at Butch Lambert Stadium on the Fulton Campus. The evening will also commemorate America’s 250th anniversary and celebrate the nation’s history, service members and everyday heroes. Current or retired medical professionals, first responders and military personnel, along with their families, will receive free admission to the game. Guests are encouraged to be inside the stadium by 6:30 p.m. for pregame activities, which will include a special patriotic tribute performed by the ICC All-American Marching Band, an Apache helicopter flyover and a fireworks display. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ICC’s clear bag requirement will be in effect at Butch Lambert Stadium.

Dinner & Demo series returns for fourth year

Itawamba Community College’s popular Dinner & Demo series will begin its fourth year with an evening at Jobos in downtown Tupelo, Sept. 17 at 5:30 p.m. The culinary demonstration will feature crab and corn hushpuppies with citrus and herb aioli and a Peach Bourbon Mash. Dinner will include crab and corn hushpuppies with citrus and herb aioli and apple celery slaw; barbecue shrimp and grits with homemade focaccia; and Memory Orchard cheesecake with fresh fruit compote. A Peach Bourbon Mash will accompany the meal. Eric Stogner will provide live music from 6-8 p.m. The cost is $60 per person or $110 per couple. Jobos is located at 314 E. Main St. inside Hotel Tupelo. For additional information or to register, visit www.iccms.edu/Workforce/Continuing-Education/Belden-Center-Events.

Food Management Certification class set for September 14 at ICC Belden Center

Itawamba Community College has scheduled a Food Management Certification class at the Belden Center, 3200 Adams Farm Road, beginning September 14. Classes will meet Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through October 9. The comprehensive career pathway is designed to prepare participants for immediate employment in food service and hospitality settings. The course ServSafe® Food Manager Certification, ServSafe® Alcohol Certification, certificate of completion, proper food handling standards, kitchen safety practices, culinary techniques, interview skills and résumé building, money handling and front of the house and back of the house operations. The cost of the program is $1,000. Financial assistance is available for qualified applicants. For more information or to register, contact program director Christy Scheuer at acscheuer@iccms.edu or 662.407.1505.

ICC announces 2026 Alumni Award recipients, Athletic Hall of Fame inductees

Itawamba Community College will honor six individuals during its 2026 Homecoming activities, Thursday, Oct. 8, on the Fulton Campus. The honorees include Gene Rogers of Chelsea, Alabama, Alumnus of the Year; Blaine and Corie Walters of Columbus, joint recipients of the Young Alumnus of the Year Award; Chuck Howell of Pontotoc, Donna Thomas Distinguished Service Award recipient; and Athletic Hall of Fame inductees Anthony Fernandez of New Albany, Kimmy Nicholson Brown of Walnut Grove and the late Norman Hand. The honorees will be presented their awards during a public ceremony at 5 p.m. at the Davis Event Center. A reception will follow. They also will be recognized on the field during pregame activities beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Butch Lambert Stadium. ICC will face Jones College at 7 p.m. Rogers attended Itawamba Junior College from 1976-78 and was a member of the football team and Student Government Association. Following a career of more than 30 years as an educator and administrator, he became executive director of Alabama Childhood Food Solutions, a nonprofit that provides food assistance to thousands of children and families ...

ICC enrollment increases 6.5 percent, ranks third in statewide growth

Itawamba Community College has recorded a 6.5 percent increase in enrollment, according to a preliminary headcount report released this week by the Mississippi Community College Board. ICC’s growth was the third-highest among Mississippi’s 15 community colleges and the highest in North Mississippi, reflecting continued momentum as the College expands opportunities for students. Since 2021, ICC’s enrollment has increased 22.4 percent, from 4,641 to 5,681 students. Residence halls remain at capacity, with additional students on a housing wait list at the beginning of each semester, underscoring both the demand for an ICC education and the need for continued investment in student services and campus infrastructure. “This growth demonstrates that students and families recognize the value of an ICC education,” ICC President Dr. Jay Allen said. “Our faculty and staff remain focused on providing affordable, accessible and high-quality educational opportunities that prepare students to transfer, enter the workforce and strengthen the communities we serve.” Affordability remains central to ICC’s mission. The College offers the lowest tuition among institutions of higher education in North Mississippi and the second-lowest among Mississippi’s 15 community colleges, helping students earn ...

ICC to host RedZone Community Tailgate before Sept. 3 home football game

Itawamba Community College will host the RedZone Community Tailgate, Sept. 3, before the Indians’ home football game against East Central Community College. The tailgate, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 5 p.m. in the ICC Grove and continue until 6:30 p.m. Pregame activities will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Butch Lambert Stadium, followed by kickoff at 7 p.m.  Fans attending the game will be among the first to experience several major enhancements to Butch Lambert Stadium, including a new all-natural playing surface, Musco LED lighting and a new video board. Fans are reminded that ICC's new clear bag requirement is in effect for athletic events. Attendees should plan accordingly before entering the stadium.  Additional game day information is available at www.letsgoicc.com.