Mississippi State University staff members and professional environmental response workers made significant progress in restoring Oak and Magnolia residence halls after both facilities had water damage from frozen pipes during the recent arctic blast. Students began returning to the residence halls on Thursday. Many were able to return to their rooms, while students in rooms with major damage were assisted by MSU in finding alternate housing. (PHOTO BY MEGAN BEAN, MSU PUBLIC AFFAIRS)
Mississippi State University staff members and professional environmental response workers made significant progress in restoring Oak and Magnolia residence halls after both facilities had water damage from frozen pipes during the recent arctic blast. Students began returning to the residence halls on Thursday. Many were able to return to their rooms, while students in rooms with major damage were assisted by MSU in finding alternate housing. (PHOTO BY MEGAN BEAN, MSU PUBLIC AFFAIRS)
STARKVILLE, Mississippi (AP) — Mississippi State University officials say one wing in Ruby Hall will be closed for the entire spring semester while repairs to Oak Hall and Magnolia Hall could be completed in a few days.
The three dormitories suffered water damage this week after sub-freezing temperatures ruptured pipes and flooded the structures. In Ruby Hall, the dorm’s fire suppression system ruptured in the unit’s B wing, causing severe damage. Similar incidents occurred in the other two dorms but produced less damage.
MSU officials originally estimated the damage would displace about 450 students from the three dorms, but new assessments released Wednesday put that figure at about 120.
MSU’s housing department will assist displaced students transfer to other living options.
Dr. Katrina Poe and the new Kilmichael Clinic in Montgomery County will hold their first health fair since they opened their doors in September 2012.
In conjunction with Kilmichael Hospital, the fair will be held on Saturday, May 18, in front of the hospital at 301 Lamar Avenue from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Eulandia Thompson, Office Manager for Kilmichael Clinic, said the health fair will feature several health-related vendors including Mid-Delta, Sta-Home and Legacy Hospice. […]
A man who was found in a downtown Jackson hotel pool Friday night has died, WLBT reported.
According to Jackson Fire Department Chief Arson Investigator Greg Travis, the incident occurred just before 10 p.m. at the Marriott on Amite Street.
Authorities said 28-year-old Ben Johnson was pulled from the pool, but there is no indication as to how he fell in. Firefighters, AMR, and Jackson Police responded to the scene. […]
For three consecutive years, Mississippi State University has raised more than $80 million in outright gifts and pledges of future support from individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts and estates, with the just-ended 2013 fiscal year exceeding $81.3 million
Previous record years included FY 2012, in which Mississippi State experienced its largest single giving year total in school history with over $86.4 million. More than $80.3 million was raised in FY 2011.
“We deeply appreciate the generosity of alumni and friends who are investing their personal resources to help Mississippi State University carry out its invaluable mission of teaching, research and service,” said MSU President Mark E. Keenum. […]
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