October 31, 2016 | by Danny Barrett Jr.
Surprises in the writing or reporting business can take on many forms – pleasant or not, they’re memorable for nearly all who do this for a living.
September 19, 2016 | by Danny Barrett Jr.
Even a writer who’s usually brain-deep in career-tech and academic programs gets a little football fever every now and again.
July 24, 2016 | by Danny Barrett Jr.
I’ve had the privilege of meeting some interesting people in my career as a writer, both on the news side and now promoting the merits of higher education at Hinds Community College.
May 9, 2016 | by Danny Barrett Jr.
It’s rare to check out true virtuosity from any art form’s masters AND students of any craft in the same show – all for free. You’ll pay top dollar even to see washed-up rock acts in the smallest of venues.
Such wasn’t the case on April 16 when I caught the best of the morning and evening sessions of the Alcorn State University’s 36th annual Jazz Festival at the Vicksburg Convention Center. The Hinds Community College Stage Band turned into a top-flight jazz ensemble that Saturday morning, under the direction of Music Instructor Randy Mapes. I managed to snap a few photos from a distance with my cellphone.March 17, 2016 | by Danny Barrett Jr.
It’s been said that business is the engine of any free-market economy. I’ll add that people are the fuel that keeps the engine running. When you go to a bank, order a meal, drive on the highway, or buy a car, it takes people doing their jobs well to make those little trips run smoothly.
January 22, 2016 | by Danny Barrett Jr.
A pair of new apps to go live on Hinds Community College’s website once it actually starts to feel like spring outside should revolutionize the college experience for all our students.
