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Northeast Mississippi Community College extends closure amid utility outages and travel hazards

Northeast Mississippi Community College will stay closed through Tuesday, Feb. 3, due to ongoing power outages, limited water service, internet disruptions, and hazardous travel conditions, according to school officials.

The college will continue to monitor the situation and provide an update on Feb. 3. Despite closures, the campus will remain open for faculty and students who need internet access or wish to prepare for upcoming classes.

School officials said the decision was made to ensure safety amid the ongoing utility issues and weather conditions affecting the region.

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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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