Two students from North East Mississippi Community College have been awarded scholarships from the Coke of Corinth Fund. Levi Lovelace of Tishomingo and Haven Alvis of Rienzi received the awards, which are funded through donations to support student education, according to college officials.
The scholarships are part of the college’s foundation offerings, aimed at helping students continue their degrees. College representatives encouraged interested individuals to contact Patrick Eaton at dpeaton@nemcc.edu or call 662-720-7165 to learn how to establish a scholarship fund.
The application period for the 2026-2027 academic year is now open and will close on March 15. Students can apply online at https://nemcc.awardspring.com, officials said.
During a recent event, college President Ricky Ford, along with representatives including Randy Humphreys, Dennis Dilworth, and Patrick Eaton, congratulated the scholarship recipients. The event also highlighted ongoing efforts to support student success, officials added.
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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