Holly Springs resident Starlandria Walton and Rienzi resident Alissa Cook are the first recipients of the Mark Lothenore Memorial Scholarship at Northeast Community College.
The scholarship, funded by the Tristate Providers Network, aims to assist nursing students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and financial need. It also honors Mark Lothenore’s legacy of compassion and service, according to college officials.
Those interested in creating scholarships to benefit future Northeast students are encouraged to contact Patrick Eaton, vice president of institutional advancement and executive director of the foundation and alumni association, at dpeaton@nemcc.edu.
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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