Shelby County Today

January 12, 2017 - Panola College Workforce and Continuing Education offers an array of health care and wellness training opportunities this spring.

Three Certified Nurse Aide classes begin on Tuesday, Jan. 17 and continue through May 4. Cost for the program is $580. Options for class times include 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Monday through Thursday, 1-5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 5:15-9:15 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. A fourth CNA class begins January 18 and runs through May 8 with classes meeting from 5:15-9:15 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday.

“We set up these flexible class times to accommodate our students because we recognize they may already have family and existing job responsibilities. By offering morning, afternoon, and evening class times, interested students should be able to find a time that works with their schedule,” said Whitney McBee, Director of Workforce and Continuing Education.

To find out more about the Certified Nurse Aide class, go to the Panola College website at https://www.panola.edu/wkfc-cont-ed/CNA.html.

A Medication Aide course begins on February 2 and runs through May 4. This is section one of a two-part program. Classes will meet from 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Cost is $350.

A three-month Dental Assisting course begins on February 3 and runs through April 28, with classes meeting from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Fridays, and occasional Saturdays. Cost is $1,799, and more information is available at http://www.panola.edu/wkfc-cont-ed/dental-asst.html.

A Massage Therapy course will begin February 28 and run through March 2018. Classes in this one-year program will meet from 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, and from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on alternating Saturdays. Cost is $4,199. Find out more at https://www.panola.edu/wkfc-cont-ed/massagetherapy.html.

Workforce and Continuing Education will also offer a Pharmacy Technician program beginning March 8 and running through May 22. Classes meet from 6-9:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Cost is $999, and more information can be found at http://www.panola.edu/alumni/alumni-news/042213pharmacytech.html.

EKG Technician Training will be available from March 27 through May 15, with classes meeting from 6-9:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. Cost is $999.

Students must pre-register to participate in Workforce and Continuing Education classes. Contact the office at 903-693-2067 or email ce@panola.edu. The office is located in the Merle Glass Building.

Submitted by Donna Yates

January 11, 2017 - Don't miss out on the action tonight!

The Ponies host Jacksonville College tonight here in Carthage in our Arthur Johnson Gymnasium at 7:30 p.m.. The ponies come into the contest with a 11-5 overall record and are 3-2 in conference play sitting in third place in the Region XIV North Division.

The Fillies travel to Athens, TX to play Trinity Valley Community College tonight at 5:30 p.m.  The Fillies are 12-3 on the year with a conference record of 3-2 and are currently 4th in the conference race.

Come on out tonight and support the Ponies, or if you are in Athens check out the Fillies!

Go Herd!

Don Clinton

January 10, 2017 - Lufkin, Texas – The Panola College men’s basketball team defeated Angelina College here Monday Night, 82-77. The victory raises the Ponies record to 11-5 and 3-2 in Region 14 play. “It was really fun to watch our guys battle all night long.” Mentioned head coach Grant McMillan. “Angelina kept coming at us in waves and we stayed steady and continued to execute.” He added.

A consistent offensive output saw the Ponies take their biggest lead of the game 29-17 midway through the first half. Angelina closed the half on a 13-9 run to cut into the Panola lead at halftime, 38-30. Angelina continued to cut into the lead the second half and eventually took a 5 points lead with 6:00 minutes remaining in the game. A Devyn Wilson three pointer gave Panola a 78-76 lead with 2:08 remaining. Panola never relinquished the lead in route to the victory.

Tope Arikawe led the way for Panola netting 24 points on 11 of 15 shooting. Marlon Taylor scored 21 points and Devyn Wilson continued his hot shooting netting 5 three-pointers in the victory. Tyonte Robertson recorded a team high nine assists. The Ponies shot 54 percent from the field and forced 15 Angelina turnovers.

Another quick turnaround for Panola as they host Jacksonville College this upcoming Wednesday. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM in Arthur Johnson Gymnasium on the campus of Panola College.

Submitted by Adam Blaylock

January 9, 2017 Carthage, Texas – The Panola College men’s basketball team took defeat to Lamar State Port-Arthur this evening, 97-95. The loss drops the Ponies record to 10-5 and 2-2 in Region 14 play. “Our guys never gave up. They battled the entire game.” Head Coach Grant McMillan said. “This team has faced yet again, another major dose of adversity. We will have to learn and grow from tonight.” He added.

A back and forth first half saw the score tied up at 39 with 3:08 seconds remaining in the half. Lamar State went on a 13-2 run to end the half to take a 52-41 halftime lead. Port-Arthur extended their lead to 15 points in the second half before Panola clawed their way back. The Ponies eventually tied the ball game when Devyn Wilson hit two free throws to even the score at 95 with: 07 seconds remaining. The ensuing possession Lamar State hit a jumper to take the 97-95 lead. Panola never got a shot off as the game ended.

Wilson led Panola with 23 points, while netted five 3-pointers. Tope Arikawe recorded a double-double in the loss with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Marlon Taylor came off the bench and scored 17 points. Lamar State Port-Arthur shot a staggering 64% from the three point line for the game. As a team, Panola out rebounded, recorded more steals and had less turnovers than Port-Arthur.

A quick turnaround for Panola as they head to Lufkin, Texas to take on Angelina College this upcoming Monday, January 9th. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM.

Submitted by Adam Blaylock