Prentiss County News

Hank Eaton of Northeast Mississippi Community College received MACCC Player of the Week honors for the second time this season. He led the Tigers with a strong batting performance last week.

Freshman Emma Abrams of Northeast was honored as MACCC Pitcher of the Week after a dominant performance on the mound.

Northwest Mississippi Community College’s softball team edged Northeast Mississippi, 7-5, with a late rally. The Tigers will play Gulf Coast on Saturday.

The Baptist Student Union at Northeast Mississippi Community College opened its doors to high school juniors and seniors for a special worship event.

Wild turkey hens lay eggs over two weeks and incubate them nearly a month. Success rates are low, but hatchlings quickly learn survival skills.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves attended a NASA event at the Stennis Space Center honoring 50 years of naval oceanography collaboration. He thanked service members for their dedication.

NASA’s John C. Stennis Space Center hosted a discussion on upcoming Artemis missions and opportunities for private companies to collaborate at the test site.

Students at Northeast are practicing concrete testing to prepare for certification, gaining real-world skills for future careers.

Corinth Middle School leaders visited NEMCC to learn about workforce programs and hands-on manufacturing training opportunities.