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Northeast Mississippi Community College Hosts Sealant Day for Local Second Graders

Northeast Mississippi Community College hosted Sealant Day for second graders in Prentiss County, according to a college news release.

Dental hygiene students offered free cavity-preventing sealants, while nursing students conducted vision screenings and vital checks, the college said.

The event aimed to promote health and preventive care among young students. College officials expressed pride in their students’ community service efforts, the release added.

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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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