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Northeast's TigerTalk podcast ranked in the Top 12 in the nation by Million Podcasts

Northeast Mississippi Community College's award-winning podcast TigerTalk has once again made national headlines - this time earning a spot among the Top 12 podcasts in the country in Million Podcasts' "Best 30 Community College Podcasts" list, release...

Jul 24, 2025, 3:33pm EDT

NEMCC, in partnership with Baptist Memorial Hospital and Priority Ambulance, celebrated the graduation of its first Accelerated Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class on Friday, July 11. Eleven students from across Mississippi completed the rigorous six-week hybrid program, which combined daily online instruction from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with in-person skills check-offs at Northeast every other Friday. Graduates of the Accelerated EMT class include: Andrea Alsup – Magnolia Ambulance (Noxubee County), Payton Arnold – Priority Ambulance (Prentiss County), Cayson Capwell – Priority Ambulance (Union County), Robin Eaton – Priority Ambulance (Prentiss County), Paris Griffin – Priority Ambulance (Lee County), Shane King – Baptist Ambulance Union County, Amber Martin – Magnolia Ambulance (Noxubee County), James Shadburn – Priority Ambulance (Prentiss County), Kymani Smith, Kier Washington – Priority Ambulance (Union County) and Star Washington – Priority Ambulance (Lafayette County).

NEMCC, Baptist Memorial Hospital & Priority Ambulance celebrate first class of Accelerated EMT program

Northeast Mississippi Community College's Office of Continuing Education, in partnership with Baptist Memorial Hospital and Priority Ambulance, celebrated the graduation of its first Accelerated Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class on Friday, July ...

Jul 23, 2025, 4:22pm EDT

Individual portrait of Northeast Mississippi Community College's new vice president of student services Rod Coggin

NEMCC promotes Coggin to Vice President of Student Services

Northeast Mississippi Community College has announced the promotion of Rod Coggin of Booneville to the role of Vice President of Student Services, effective July 1. Coggin steps into the position following the retirement of longtime administrator Ray ...

Jul 10, 2025, 10:14am EDT

NEMCC, The Brushstroke to offer July art camps for kids

Northeast Mississippi Community College and The Brushstroke located in downtown Booneville will host a series of July Art Camps for children. Designed to encourage creativity and hands-on artistic exploration, the camps offer students a chance to lear...

Jul 1, 2025, 11:56am EDT

Northeast Mississippi Community College has been awarded more than $2.2 million in workforce training grants from AccelerateMS to fund two major projects beginning July 1. At the check presentation were (front row l-r) state representative William Tracy Arnold, state representative Lester “Bubba” Carpenter, state representative Daniel Sparks, AccelerateMS Director of Grants Management Shelika Hooker, Northeast Workforce Systems Director Greg James, Northeast President Dr. Ricky G. Ford, Director of the Corinth Center Bonnie Bell, state representative Brad Mattox along with (back row l-r) Northeast Director of Advanced Manufacturing Morgan Fisher, Vice President of Community Outreach, Economic Development and Satellite Campuses Ben Shappley, Northeast Vice President of Career and Technical Education and Director of Workforce Training Jason Mattox, and Northeast Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the Northeast Development Foundation Patrick Eaton.

AccelerateMS awards Northeast Mississippi Community College over $2.2 million in grants

Northeast Mississippi Community College has been awarded more than $2.2 million in workforce training grants from Accelerate Mississippi to fund two major projects beginning July 1, 2025. AccelerateMS awarded $2,092,057.47 to support the development o...

Jun 30, 2025, 1:28pm EDT

NEMCC's Adult Education leads to new vision for Walnut's Anglin

Michael Paul Anglin II of Walnut didn't realize that one step toward Northeast Mississippi Community College's Adult Education program would lead to a completely new way of seeing himself. Fresh out of high school and having earned his High School Equ...

Jun 26, 2025, 2:39pm EDT

NEMCC opens Gaye Roden Carr Aquatic Center for swimming lessons

After undergoing renovations, Northeast Mississippi Community College has reopened the Gaye Roden Carr Aquatic Center on its Booneville campus and is now offering swimming lessons to the public. Constructed in 1983, the Gaye Roden Carr Aquatic Center ...

Jun 17, 2025, 12:40pm EDT

NEMCC adjusts ACT Prep Workshop dates to better fit summer schedules

Northeast Mississippi Community College's Office of Continuing Education has announced revised dates for its upcoming ACT Prep Workshops to better accommodate students and families during the busy summer travel season. With many families planning vaca...

Jun 6, 2025, 10:00am EDT

Northeast Mississippi Community College Chief of Campus Police Jason Jackson (third from left) accepts the title to a vehicle from Prentiss County Sheriff Randy Tolar (third from right). Also at the donation included (from left) Prentiss County Investigator Kolby Knight, Prentiss County Chief Deputy Derrick Pruitt, Jackson, Tolar and Prentiss County Investigator Torie Pounds. Prentiss County’s donated patrol vehicle joins a lineup that includes highly equipped Ford SUVs, Crown Victorias, and a maintenance truck used for assisting motorists. Each vehicle in the police department’s fleet plays a role in Northeast’s commitment to safety, emergency response, and public service. Chartered on July 1, 2005, the Northeast Mississippi Community College Campus Police Department aims to provide a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors, while also upholding college policies, state laws, and federal regulations.

NEMCC Campus Police expands fleet with vehicle donation from Prentiss County Board of Supervisors/Prentiss County Sheriff's Office

Northeast Mississippi Community College Campus Police Department recently added a new vehicle to its fleet, thanks to a donation from the Prentiss County Sheriff's Office and the Prentiss County Board of Supervisors, who facilitated the transfer. Inst...

Jun 5, 2025, 11:00am EDT

Blane Stevens (center) is one of the many success stories found in the Adult Education department at Northeast Mississippi Community College. After needing a change of pace and a challenge, Stevens pushed himself and in just five years, he accomplished that by obtaining a four-year degree. Congratulating Stevens on his accomplishment were (from left) Dr. Lamar Walker, counselor at the Northeast at Corinth campus, Stevens and Bonnie Bell, the director the Northeast at Corinth campus.

From Big Rigs to Big Dreams: NEMCC Alumnus Blane Stevens Finds New Path in Higher Education

When Blane Stevens walked into Northeast Mississippi Community College in the spring of 2020, he wasn't entirely sure why. A veteran truck driver with nearly 25 years of experience, Stevens was simply seeking a change. "I drove trucks for almost 25 ye...

Jun 5, 2025, 9:29am EDT

About Northeast Mississippi Community College

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a leading educational institution that provides comprehensive academic, technical, and workforce training programs to empower students and promote lifelong learning. With a commitment to excellence, Northeast Mississippi Community College fosters a supportive environment that prepares individuals for success in their chosen fields. For more information about Northeast, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.