Education

The Northeast Honors Institute is taking applications through March 15 for a program that offers enriched courses, priority registration, mentoring and a dedicated study space, the institute said. Graduates can earn an honors distinction that may aid transfer to four-year universities.

NEMCC Campus Police will conduct free vehicle safety checks March 5 at the end of the campus boulevard, officials said.

Northeast is asking area businesses, churches and organizations to provide promotional items for Spring Orientation to help new students feel supported, the school said.

Organizers said The Calendar Kitchen will host a community cooking event March 19 at the NEMCC Health & Nutrition Center. Registration is $20 and limited to the first 20 participants.

Brandon Windham of Booneville received the Barbara & Ken Shackelford Endowment Scholarship, the NEMCC Foundation said. The foundation said applications for the 2026-27 academic year are open through March 15.

Northeast Mississippi Community College said Booneville fifth-graders threw out the first pitch, sang the National Anthem and served as bat boys and bat girls during a game at the Plex.

Iota Zeta President Anna Slack and Vice President of Service Elena Renfrow said the chapter’s College Project focused on upgrading campus spaces and building student leadership as PTK Awareness Week ended.

The Kossuth National Champion Cheer Team was honored at Northeast Mississippi Community College with a surprise shopping spree and recognition during a basketball game.

Northeast Mississippi Community College is recruiting graduating high school seniors and current students to fill lifeguard positions. Applicants must be certified or willing to earn certification, the college said.

Northeast Mississippi Community College said applications are open for its Honors Institute, with a March 15 deadline. The college said scholarships, an iPad and covered course fees are available.