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NEMCC hosts ‘Exceptional Night of Baseball’ for children with barriers

Northwest Mississippi Community College (NEMCC) will host its annual ‘Exceptional Night of Baseball’ on March 16 at 5:30 p.m. at The Plex. The event aims to provide children with physical or mental barriers an opportunity to participate in baseball in a supportive environment, according to organizers.

Children from kindergarten and older are invited to attend. Each participant will be paired with an NEMCC athlete to help facilitate the experience. The event is free, and organizers encourage community members to get involved as volunteers or donors.

Interested children can sign up through a registration form available online, with a deadline of Feb. 20. Volunteers and donors are also encouraged to register via provided links, which include forms for participation and support.

Organizers expressed enthusiasm about the event, emphasizing its goal of creating an inclusive and enjoyable experience for all involved. Participants and supporters are encouraged to join this special night to celebrate and support these exceptional kids.

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Jon R Myers

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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