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Lake Washington (Mississippi)

Lake Washington is an oxbow lake in Washington County, Mississippi, United States. Once part of the contiguous Mississippi River, Lake Washington formed when the river changed its course about 1300 AD. Characteristics Lake vegetation includes duckweed and cypress trees. Fish species found in Lake Washington include bowfin, bream (bluegill), buffalo, bullhead, carp, channel catfish, crappie, drum, flathead catfish, gar, green sunfish, hybrid white bass, largemouth bass, minnows, silversides and yellow bass. History The first permanent residence in Washington County was located on Lake Washington. Frederick G. Turnbull settled on the lake in 1826 and named his place Linden The home currently located on the site, Linden, was erected in 1914 and was built by P.L. Mann and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (HRHP). Another pre-Civil War mansion, Mount Holly, constructed on the east shore of Lake Washington, is also listed on the NRHP. The Junius Ward home was built at Erwin in 1826 as a log cabin, still standing today and is still owned by the same family. The Law House, an impressive mansion overlooking the lake built in 1902, was ordered as a kit from the Sears & Roebuck Company, and was used in the filming of the 2012 movie Haunted. Roy's Store is located on the north shore of the lake, and is noted for being in business at that location for over 100 years. Pollution Most of the land surrounding Lake Washington is used extensively for agriculture. This has made the lake vulnerable to runoff of fertilizer, pesticides and herbicides. In 1973, the lake was closed to commercial fishing due to contamination, and in 1990, a blue-green algal bloom formed in the lake, which killed 14 dogs that drank from the water. Since then, extensive efforts have been made to reduce the lake's pollution. References
Snowden Grove Park

Snowden Grove Park is a mixed-use park located in Southaven, Mississippi, a suburb of Memphis, Tennessee. Opened in 1999, the 200 acres (81 ha) park was built on land donated by the Snowden family. Park amenities The former Snowden home is located on the property and is used for special events. The Snowden Grove Park baseball facility features 17 baseball-only playing fields, making one of the largest youth baseball complex in the United States. In addition, the Southaven Field of Dreams, a mini complex for mentally challenged and handicapped children and adults, is located at the park. Snowden Grove also features the BankPlus Sports Center, a full indoor sports complex which includes two putt-putt courses, soccer fields, and batting cages. The BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove is a concert venue opened in 2006 able to accommodate 14,000 people. Located on the far west side of the park along Getwell Road, it has hosted performances by Willie Nelson, Miranda Lambert, Dave Matthews Band, ZZ Top, Merle Haggard, and others. Other events Each year in April, Snowden Grove Park plays host to Southaven's three-day Springfest celebration, which features carnival rides, live entertainment, and a barbecue contest. Springfest marks the anniversary of the city's incorporation, which took place on April 15, 1980. References
Tallahatchie County Courthouse

The Tallahatchie County Second District Courthouse is located in Sumner, Mississippi. The county courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 6, 2007. It is located at 108 Main Street. The two-story brick courthouse building was constructed in 1910 in a Richardsonian Romanesque architecture style with a four-story tower on one corner. It was the site of the September 1955 Emmett Till murder trial. It has been restored to its appearance at the time of the trial, "to house a museum dedicated to the memory of the events surrounding Emmett Till's murder and trial. The project was expanded to focus on all the sites associated with the events. A driving tour has been developed and marked." As of 2018 there is no museum in the Courthouse. The Emmett Till Interpretive Center is across the street from the Courthouse. The Courthouse was designated as part of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument on July 25, 2023. See also List of national monuments of the United States National Register of Historic Places listings in Mississippi References
Wintergreen Cemetery

Wintergreen Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Port Gibson, Mississippi. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 22, 1979. It is located at East Greenwood Street. Notable burials Samuel Reading Bertron (1865–1938), banker Benjamin G. Humphreys (1808–1882), Civil War general James G. Spencer (1844–1926), US Representative Earl Van Dorn (1820–1863), Civil War general Peter Aaron Van Dorn (1773–1837) lawyer and plantation owner, father of Earl, above. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Claiborne County, Mississippi References External links Wintergreen Cemetery at Find a Grave U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wintergreen Cemetery
Pearl High School (Mississippi)

Pearl High School is a suburban public high school located in Pearl, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Pearl Public School District. History Pearl High School was established in 1948 with the construction of a high school building next to the elementary school. Before 1948, Pearl students had to attend high school at Central High School in nearby Jackson. The school's first principal was Mr. L.W. Bright. Pearl became a city in 1973 and it was at this time that Pearl began the process to withdraw its schools from the Rankin County School District. The Pearl Municipal Separate School District, now known as Pearl Public School District, was finally formed in 1976. Work began on a new high school in 1987 and classes began in the new school the following year and continue in this location today. The current principal is Dr. Michael Brewer. School shooting A school shooting occurred on October 1, 1997, at the school. The gunman, 16-year-old Luke Woodham, killed two students and injured seven others at the school after killing his mother at their home earlier that morning. Achievements In 1991, Pearl High School was recognized by the United States Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School. Athletics Pearl High School has several sports teams. These include football, band, baseball, powerlifting, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, bowling, softball, cheerleading, swim, cross country, tennis, dance, track and field, golf and volleyball. The mascot is a pirate. School colors are Blue & Gold. Clubs and organizations Pearl High School has several student clubs and organizations. These include Beta Club, National Junior Historical Society, Choral Music, NJROTC, DECA, Pirate Band, FCCLA, Pirate Connectors, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Council, Future Educators of America, Super Scholars, International Thespian Society, The Pirate Yearbook, Key Club, The Pirate Speaks Newspaper, National Art Honor Society, Winter Guard, and National Honor Society. Notable graduates Tommy Aldridge - Graduated in 1968 - Drummer for Black Oak Arkansas, Whitesnake and Ozzy Osbourne. References External links Official website
Elms Court

Elms Court is a historic mansion in Natchez, Mississippi, United States. Location It is located at 542 John R. Junkin Drive in Natchez, Mississippi. History The mansion was built in 1835–1836. Galleries of lacy iron work said to have been brought from Belgium. In 1852, Francis Surget (1784–1856) purchased it for his daughter Jane (Surget) Merrill (1829–1866) and her husband Ayres Phillips Merrill II (1826–1883). Upon Surget's death in 1856, the property (including the house and eight enslaved people) was bequeathed to his daughter Jane. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since December 2, 1977 and may be unique among Natchez plantation houses in being owned by a supporter of the Union cause leading up to and during the Civil War. References
Lawrence County High School (Mississippi)

Lawrence County High School is a public high school located in Monticello, Mississippi, United States. General information Lawrence County High School is part of the Lawrence County School District and serves students in grades 9-12. Located in Monticello, Mississippi, Lawrence County High School serves approximately 650 students. According to the Mississippi Department of Education's 2010 Accountability Results, Lawrence County High School has an 80.5% graduation rate. Lawrence County High School is under the direction of principal Tawanna Thorton. Athletics Lawrence County High School's Athletic Director and Head Coach of the LCHS Cougar Football team is Mike Davis. The Lawrence County High School mascot is the Cougar. Leading the Cougar Boys' Basketball team to two state championships, Miami Heat's Erick Dampier is a graduate of Lawrence County High School. In 2008, Patrick Sutton, then a student at Lawrence County High School, won the silver medal in the International Powerlifting Federation's Men's Sub-Junior category in Potchefstroom, South Africa. Notable alumni Ahmad Hardy, college football running back for the Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks References External links Official website Lawrence County School District
Turtle Creek Mall

Turtle Creek Mall is an enclosed shopping mall located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States. Opened in 1994, its anchor stores are At Home, JCPenney, Dillard's, Belk, and Urban Planet. There is 1 vacant anchor store that was once Sears. History The first anchor stores that opened at Turtle Creek were Dillard's, Gayfers, and Goody's, all of which opened in October 1994. McRae's and JCPenney were added in 1995. By 1999, Turtle Creek was at 100 percent capacity. On June 3, 2004, Chuck E. Cheese opened inside the mall, replacing the former Luby's location. The Gayfers anchor was converted into a second McRae's location when Gayfers was bought out by Dillard's in 1998. Both were acquired by Belk in 2006, which consolidated all operations into the former Gayfers anchor in 2010. Goody's closed in 2009 and was converted into Stein Mart in 2011. In 2014, the Garden Ridge anchor store was rebranded into At Home. On May 31, 2018, it was announced that Sears would be closing 72 of its stores in the U.S., including its Turtle Creek location, which closed in September 2018. On August 12, 2020, it was announced that Stein Mart had filed bankruptcy and would be closing all of its stores in the U.S., including its Turtle Creek location. By 2023, the former Stein Mart location was occupied by an Urban Planet clothing store. References External links Turtle Creek Mall
Taborian Hospital

Taborian Hospital in Mound Bayou, Mississippi, U.S. opened in 1942 to great fanfare by the International Order of Twelve Knights and Daughters of Tabor. Everyone on the staff, including doctors and nurses, were Black. The facilities included two major operating rooms, an x-ray machine, incubators, electrocardiograph, blood bank, and laboratory. Operating costs came almost entirely from membership dues and other voluntary contributions. History The first chief surgeon of the hospital was T. R. M. Howard, who later became an important civil rights leader in Mississippi and mentor to both Medgar Evers and Fannie Lou Hamer, who was often a patient at the hospital. After years of financial pressure, the hospital lost its fraternal status in 1967 when the federal government took it over and put it under the authority of the Office of Economic Opportunity. The hospital, renamed as the Mound Bayou Community Hospital, finally closed in 1983. During the 1990s, the Knights and Daughters of Tabor began a continuing campaign to renovate the original hospital building which has been empty for many years. In 2011, work began to restore the hospital and create a regional medical center. When completed, half of the building will serve as an urgent care facility, which will utilize telemedicine in collaboration with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. During construction, effort will be placed on maintaining the historic integrity of the building. Notes References Beito, David T. (2000). From Mutual Aid to the Welfare State: Fraternal Societies and Social Services, 1890–1967. University of North Carolina Press. ISBN 978-0-8078-2531-0
Université d'État de Jackson

L'université d'État de Jackson (en anglais : Jackson State University ou JSU) est une université américaine située à Jackson dans le Mississippi. Les Tigers de Jackson State représentent les couleurs de l'université au sein des compétitions sportives de la NCAA. Anciens élèves notables Laphonza Butler, sénatrice des États-Unis Junaid Hafeez, universitaire pakistanais Rod Paige, homme politique afro-américain Walter Payton, joueur de football américain Emmelie Prophète, écrivain, journaliste haïtienne Jackie Slater, joueur de football américain Bennie Thompson, représentant des États-Unis Cassandra Wilson, chanteuse de jazz Liens externes (en) Site officiel Tuerie de l'université d'État de Jackson Source (en) Cet article est partiellement ou en totalité issu de l’article de Wikipédia en anglais intitulé « Jackson State University » (voir la liste des auteurs). Portail des universités américaines Portail du Mississippi Portail des Afro-Américains
Jackson State University

La Jackson State University è una università statale del Mississippi (USA), che ha sede nella capitale dello stato, Jackson. Storia Venne fondata nel 1877 come "Natchez Seminary" dalla Società statunitense battista delle missioni in patria ("American Baptist Home mission Society") a Natchez (contea di Adams) "per il miglioramento morale, religioso e intellettuale dei capi cristiani della gente di colore dello stato del Mississippi e degli stati confinanti". Nel 1892 la sede fu trasferita a Jackson e nel 1899 cambiò nome in "Jackson College", ampliando le materie insegnate. Nel 1940 fu presa in carico dallo Stato, con lo scopo di servire alla formazione degli insegnanti e tra il 1953 e il 1956 arrivò ad includere un programma di laurea e un programma per il diploma nelle arti e nelle scienze. Nel 1956 prese il nome di Jackson State College. Il 4 maggio 1970, alla Kent State University, in Ohio, negli Stati Uniti d'America la Guardia Nazionale aprì il fuoco sugli studenti che protestavano da quattro giorni contro l'invasione statunitense della Cambogia. Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra Scheuer, e William Schroeder persero la vita. Nei pressi del luogo è stato eretto un monumento in loro memoria. La sparatoria portò a dimostrazioni in tutti i campus universitari degli Stati Uniti d'America, causando la chiusura di molti di questi, sia a seguito di proteste violente sia per dimostrazioni pacifiche. Il campus della Kent State rimase chiuso fino all'estate del 1970. Il 14 maggio dello stesso anno, furono uccisi due studenti della Jackson State University (storico ateneo della popolazione statunitense di origine afro), e molti altri feriti, in circostanze ancor più discutibili, senza destare l'attenzione nazionale. Nel 1974, a seguito di un programma di espansione edilizia ottenne lo status di università e divenne l'università urbana dello Stato del Mississippi. Fondi Attualmente la Jackson State University è un'istituzione educativa pubblica, supportata da fondi stanziati per legge, dalle rette pagate dagli studenti e da donazioni private. L'università è membro del "Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund", un'organizzazione filantropica che raccoglie finanziamenti a favore di 54 scuole. Organizzazione L'università comprende i seguenti dipartimenti: College of Business College of Liberal Arts College of Lifelong Learning College of Education and Human Development College of Public Service College of Science Engineering and Technology Sport L'università ha squadre sportive di basket, baseball, football americano, softball, golf, pallavolo, tennis, calcio e bowling, molte anche femminili (la pallavolo è solo femminile. La mascotte delle squadre è una tigre ed alcune hanno come soprannome "Blue Bengals". La squadra di football ha vinto 16 titoli della Southwestern Athletic Conference del NCAA, l'ultimo nel 2007. Anche la squadra maschile di golf ha ottenuto buoni piazzamenti. Note Altri progetti Wikimedia Commons contiene immagini o altri file su Jackson State University Collegamenti esterni (EN) Sito ufficiale, su jsums.edu. (EN) Jackson State University, su Enciclopedia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
Джэксонский университет

Джэксонский университет (англ. Jackson State University, сокр. JSU или Jackson State) — американский университет штата Миссисипи в Джэксоне; исторически чёрное высшее учебное заведение. Это один из крупнейших исторически чёрных вузов США и четвёртый по величине университет в штате Миссисипи по количеству студентов. Является членом фонда Thurgood Marshall College Fund. История Джэксонский университет развился из Натчезской семинарии (Natchez Seminary), основанной 23 октября 1877 года в Натчезе, штат Миссисипи. Семинария была связана с Американским обществом баптистской домашней миссии, которое учредило её «для нравственного, религиозного и интеллектуального совершенствования христианских лидеров цветного населения Миссисипи и соседних штатов». В 1883 году учебное заведение сменило название на Колледж Джэксона и переехало из Натчеза в столицу штата — город Джэксон. В начале XX века колледж переехал на свое нынешнее место и превратился в полноценный университет штата. Прежнее местоположение сегодня является кампусом колледжа Миллсапс. В 1934 году, во времена Великой депрессии, Баптистское общество прекратило финансовую поддержку колледжа и в 1940 году он стал учреждением штата Миссисипи, известным как Школа подготовки негров штата Миссисипи (Mississippi Negro Training School). Затем в 1944 году учебное заведение стало называться Колледж Джэксона для негритянских учителей (Jackson College for Negro Teachers), а с 1967 года — Джэксонский колледж (Jackson State College). После добавления программ для выпускников и расширенной учебной программы, вуз получил в 1974 году имя Джэксонский унисвеситет (Jackson State University). Деятельность В университете обучается порядка 7000 студентов и аспирантов; в нём работают 575 преподавателей и 1431 сотрудник, из которых 54 % являются штатными сотрудниками вуза. Главный кампус включает более 50 академических и административных зданий. Старейшим из них является Ayer Hall, построенный в 1903 году. Он был назван в честь первого президента — Чарльза Эйера. В 1977 году здание было внесено в Национальный реестр исторических мест США. Попечительский совет является конституционным руководящим органом высших учебных заведений штата Миссисипи. Он назначает президента университета. Президенты 1877—1894 — Чарльз Эйер 1894—1911 — Лютер Г. Барретт 1911—1927 — Закари Т. Хьюберт 1927—1940 — Б. Болдуин Дэнсби 1940—1967 — Джейкоб Л. Реддикс 1967—1984 — Джон А. Пиплз-младший 1984—1991 — Джеймс А. Хефнер 1992—1999 — Джеймс Э. Лайонс-старший 2000—2010 — Рональд Мейсон-младший 2011—2016 — Кэролин В. Майерс 2017—2020 — Уильям Б. Байнум с 2020 — Томас Хадсон Выпускники В университете учились, а также окончили его многие известные личности, в их числе: актёр Морган Фримен, баскетболист Линдси Хантер, певица Кассандра Уилсон, политик Род Пейдж, 11-й президент Университета штата Кентукки Мэри Смит, мэр Джэксона Тони Ярбер и другие. Почётным доктором Джэксонского университета была Мишель Обама — супруга 44-го Президента США Барака Обамы. Примечания Ссылки Официальный сайт JSU Home Page
Джексонський державний університет

Джексонський державний університет — державний історично чорношкірий дослідницький університет у Джексоні, штат Міссісіпі. Він є членом Thurgood Marshall College Fund і класифікується як «R2: Докторські університети — висока дослідницька діяльність». Спортивні команди Тигрів Державного університету Джексона беруть участь у змаганнях з легкої атлетики NCAA Division I як члени Південно-західної атлетичної конференції (SWAC). Джексон також є домом для оркестру Sonic Boom of the South, заснованого в 1940-х роках. Їх супровідна танцювальна лінія, Prancing J-Settes, добре відома своїм унікальним танцювальним стилем, відомим як J-Setting. Кампуси Головний кампус містить понад 50 навчальних та адміністративних будівель на 245 акрах (0,99 км2). Він розташований на вулиці Джона Р. Лінча, 1400 між вулицями Прентіс і Далтон. Ayer Hall був побудований в 1903 році і є найстарішою спорудою в головному кампусі. Його назвали на честь першого президента закладу Чарльза Айєра. Будівлю було внесено до Національного реєстру історичних місць у 1977 році. Пішохідна доріжка Гіббса-Гріна була названа на честь двох молодих людей, які загинули під час стрілянини в Джексоні у 1970 році. Джексонський державний університет має сателітні кампуси по всьому столичному району Джексона: Університетський центр (Ridgewood Road) Джексон Медікал Молл (Вудро Вілсон) Електронний центр Міссісіпі Центр (Capitol Street, 100) Інтернет-ресурси Офіційний сайт Примітки
Tippah County Lake

Der Tippah County Lake ist ein See im Tippah County im US-Bundesstaat Mississippi. Seine Fläche beträgt 0,66 km², er hat eine maximale Tiefe von 10 Meter. Betrieben wird er vom Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Der See wurde 1974 zur hauptsächlichen Nutzung des Freizeitfischens und der Naherholung angelegt. Vorkommende Fischarten sind größtenteils Sonnenbarsche, wie Blauer Sonnenbarsch und Forellenbarsch, sowie Katzenwelse. Weblinks Infos zum See vom Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (PDF-Datei; 439 kB) Tippah County State Fishing Lake. In: Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior; abgerufen im 1. Januar 1 (englisch).
Lake Tiak-O' Khata

Lake Tiak-O' Khata ist ein kleiner künstlicher See im Winston County, US-Bundesstaat Mississippi. Er befindet sich größtenteils auf dem Gebiet der Stadt Louisville, jedoch in bewaldetem Gebiet südwestlich des Stadtzentrums. Der Stausee misst ungefähr 750 m mal 400 m. Der See liegt auf dem Land der Familie Smyth, die hier schon vor dem Sezessionskrieg eine Plantage besaß. 1954 beschloss die Familie, einen See zum Angeln zu errichten. Dazu wurde ein 180 m langer Damm erbaut, um damit verschiedene kleine Bäche zu stauen. Um den See entstand in den folgenden Jahrzehnten eine Ferienanlage. Der Name des Lake Tiak-O' Khata stammt aus der Sprache der Choctaw. Er bedeutet übersetzt etwa „See der Kiefern“. Weblinks Lake Tiak-O' Khata. In: Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior; abgerufen im 1. Januar 1 (englisch). Geschichte des Sees (englisch)
Greenville High School (Mississippi)

Greenville High School, also known as Greenville Weston High School, is a public high school in Greenville, Mississippi, United States. It is a part of the Greenville Public School District. The district includes the majority of Greenville. History In 2013, a $5 million construction project was begun to renovate the school's gymnasium and build 14 new classrooms. Demographics African Americans make up 99 percent of its 1,697 students. During the 2011–12 school year, 85 percent of students qualified for government-paid free lunch; another two percent qualified for government lunch subsidies, making Greenville Weston the state's school with the most students on lunch assistance. Academics Greenville Weston High School received failing grades from state examiners for the three years ending in 2013, making the school eligible for takeover by the state under a 2010 law. A takeover could involve the replacement of the entire faculty with new hires, but it is considered unlikely in the near future because Mississippi acknowledges that there are more schools eligible for takeover than it could manage at one time. Extracurricular activities Greenville Weston has a marching band. Its athletic teams are nicknamed the Hornets and the Lady Bees for girls' sports. Notable alumni Shelby Foote, writer Cleo Montgomery, former NFL player Walker Percy, writer Charles Sallis, historian Derrick Simmons, politician References External links Greenville High School