Two students from northeast Mississippi received scholarships from Northeast Mississippi Community College. Brady Crabb of Rienzi and Madelyn Long of Iuka were awarded the Larry & Trudys Tuckier Scholarship Endowment, according to a college news release.
The scholarship funds are part of the college’s foundation scholarships, which are supported by donations to help students pursue their education. College officials encourage interested individuals to contact Patrick Eaton at dpeaton@nemcc.edu or call 662-720-7165 to learn how to establish a scholarship fund.
The application period for the 2026-2027 academic year is open and will close on March 15. Applicants can submit their applications through the college’s scholarship portal at https://nemcc.awardspring.com.
Patrick Eaton, President Ricky Ford, and Rex Tuckier are pictured with the scholarship recipients, Crabb and Long, in a college photo. Tuckier was recognized for his support of the initiative.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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