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Robert Henry, a former North East Mississippi Community College football player, is set to be inducted into the Mississippi Community College Sports Hall of Fame.

A 2005 sighting marked the return of black bears to Mississippi after more than 30 years without recorded births, signaling a significant recovery for the species in the state.

The return of black bears to Mississippi is a result of targeted conservation efforts, including the establishment of the MDWFP Black Bear Program, which focuses on research and long-term recovery.

Northeast Mississippi Community College has canceled all evening classes on April 28, 2026, due to expected dangerous weather conditions, according to college officials.

The Burgers and Bingos event scheduled for tonight has been postponed because of potential severe weather, organizers announced.

The Ole Miss Rebels secured their first SEC men’s golf title in more than four decades, marking a historic achievement for the program.

Adult Education students at Northeast Mississippi Community College and Booneville High School gain interview experience to boost confidence and skills for the workforce.

The college celebrated its Phi Theta Kappa members and installed new officers at the annual end-of-year banquet.

Northeast Community College provides practical courses in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical work, preparing students for in-demand careers.

During Bear Week 2026, former Black Bear Coordinator Brad Young reflects on the recovery of Mississippi’s black bear population and ongoing conservation efforts.