Education

Gavin Burt and Garrett Oglesby were selected as New Century Farmers and will travel to Indianapolis this summer for a weeklong National FFA program, the organization said.

President Ford said on the TigerTalk podcast that the Presidential Scholarship at Northeast will now require a 28 ACT score and is valued at nearly $20,000. The episode also covers campus news and athletics and is available online.

Northwest Mississippi Community College has opened enrollment for a night class in workforce maintenance at its Corinth campus, starting March 2026.

NEMCC said Band Camp will run June 7-11, 2026, offering band, guard, performances and nightly activities. Resident fee is $270 and commuter fee is $207, with a $10 early-bird discount for registrations by March 31.

NEMCC announced that applications are open for its Tiger Ambassador program, with a May 1, 2026, deadline. Prospective applicants can apply online at the college’s application form.

Northeast Mississippi Community College said four logistics students earned industry certifications, and one became the college’s first to receive two credentials.

Northeast Mississippi Community College said it welcomed children from the region to an ‘Exceptional Night of Baseball’ at The Plex, pairing each child with a Tiger baseball or softball player.

Students scoring 28 or higher on the ACT now qualify for a scholarship covering up to $20,000 for two years at Northeast.