5 Star Stories Black History: The story behind Rust College
5 Star Stories Black History: Rust College honors the past, looks to the future By Kym Clark | March 2, 2021 at 8:54 PM CST - Updated March 2 at 10:41 PM
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. (WMC) - This 5 Star Story celebrating Black History shines a light on the oldest Historically Black College and University (HBCU) associated with the United Methodist Church, and the second oldest private college in Mississippi.
We’re talking Rust College, where last summer, the school’s 12th president and the first woman was installed to lead the institution into the future.
The college is nestled in the idyllic Marshall County seat of Holly Springs, Mississippi which is 55 miles south of Memphis. It was founded in1866 by the Freedman’s Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, just one year after slavery was abolished.
Millington Central High student wins Tennessee civics essay contest
Gena Ann Parker was one of dozens of students across Tennessee who served as poll workers during the Presidential election in November. Author: Local 24 Staff (Local 24) Published: 12:49 PM CST February 1, 2021 Updated: 5:21 PM CST February 1, 2021
MILLINGTON, Tenn. A Mid-South student won first place in the Tennessee civics essay contest.
Gena Ann Parker is a student at a Millington Central High School. She was one of dozens of students across Tennessee who served as poll workers during the Presidential election in November.
Secretary of State Tre Hargett said she wrote an inspiring essay about her experience, and why this election meant so much to her and the many first-time voters she helped.