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Northeast Mississippi Community College reported a nursing conference presentation in Destin, a spring-semester orientation set for Nov. 18, a construction engineering industry visit and recognition as a 2026 Most Promising Place to Work in Community Colleges.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College recognized Tiffany Johnson as this month’s Northeast Way Award recipient and said its Proctoring Center will stay open during fall break while campus is closed. Tiger athletics also shared its fall break schedule and upcoming home and road games.
Read moreThe Mississippi Secretary of State reported 15,170 absentee ballots requested, 14,771 sent and 9,761 received statewide for the Nov. 3 general election. The office also listed an Oct. 9 deadline for nonpartisan judicial campaign finance reports and an Oct. 31 in-person absentee deadline.
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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks shared a guide on using exclusion cages to judge food-plot use and posted two wildlife education events, including a wildlife rehabilitation program and an October Ask a Biologist Q&A.
Read moreMississippi Secretary of State reports over 8,700 absentee ballot requests as of late September 2026, with key deadlines for voter registration and absentee voting set in October ahead of the November 3 General Election.
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The state reports billions of dollars in private sector investments and the creation of thousands of high-paying jobs, marking a new era of economic growth.
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The demolition of the former Mississippi Department of Public Safety administration tower is set for Sunday. Authorities urge caution and provide safety information.
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Legislation advancing in Congress seeks to reduce permitting delays that hinder American energy dominance, advocates say.
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Daniel Sherman and Eliza Whitenton have been named September Athletes of the Month at NEMCC, presented by Booneville’s Guaranty Bank.
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Terrell Washington, a former student at Northeast Mississippi Community College, is set to play for North Texas in an upcoming game, prompting well-wishes from his alma mater.
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