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NEMCC observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day with campus closures

North East Mississippi Community College has closed all its campuses in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The college announced that campuses will be closed today, Jan. 19, and will reopen at 8 a.m. on Jan. 20.

The closures honor the legacy of the civil rights leader, whose quote, “Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education,” is often cited in discussions about education and social justice.

The college encourages students and staff to reflect on King’s contributions and the ongoing importance of his message.

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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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