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		Northeast names Smither football coach By Michael H. Miller, Special to The Beacon
		Ricky Smither has had the honor of donning many hats during his 15 years since graduating from Delta State University. From a golf instructor to a track and field coach to collegiate tennis mentor, Smither has tried them all on for size. On Thursday, July 3, 2008, Smither found one that fit just right. The Thibodaux, La.-native accepted the job as head football coach at Northeast Mississippi Community College ascending from his position as the Tiger's offensive line coach. click here to read more
		Greening steps away as Northeast football coach By Michael H. Miller, Special to The Beacon
		Northeast football coach Andy Greening resigned Wednesday to pursue other options outside the state of Mississippi. Greening, who has been part of the NEMCC football staff for 10 years, served as head football coach since 2003. “This was a tough decision,” said Greening. “I love Northeast. I went to school here, played ball here, and coached here for ten years. It’s a bitter-sweet deal because I’m looking forward to retirement here in Mississippi, and towards new challenges.” click here to read more
		Northeast alum just keeps going, and going and going By Michael H. Miller, Special to The Beacon
		The Energizer Bunny has nothing on Aaron Ford. The Booneville High School graduate wants to keep it that way as he keeps going and going and going. Ford finished fourth in his age group (25-29) at the Gulf Coast Triathlon in Panama City Beach, Fla., earlier this month but it was not his first foray into the sport. click here to read more
		Three former Tigers sign NFL contracts By Michael H. Miller, Special to The Beacon
		A storm for the ages. A season for the ages. Now a signing class for the ages. After Hurricane Katrina shortened the Northeast Tiger football season in 2005 by two games, NEMCC ran the table through the North Division and the regular season for a perfect 7-0 mark. Three members of that undefeated team are reaping the rewards for their hard work during that trying time click here to read more
		NEMCC offers scholarships to golf, tennis athletes Staff Reports
		Area athletes will be shown the money when golf and tennis seasons kick up during the 2008-2009 year for Northeast click here to read more
		Monstrous March leads to number nine ranking for Tigers Staff Reports
		A quick start and monstrous March has led the Northeast baseball team to a number nine ranking in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II rankings that were released on Wednesday, April 2.. click here to read more
		Aloha means hello/good-bye for a few lucky high school girls Staff Reports
		Aloha means hello and good-bye. And a few local high school girls will be saying hello to the beautiful state of Hawaii and good-bye to the hills of Mississippi.. click here to read more
		Face-lift causes camp cancellation Staff Reports
		Due to ongoing renovations at Northeast’s Bonner Arnold, all summer basketball camps at NEMCC have been cancelled. Northeast athletic director Ricky Ford regrets not being able to have the annual camps, but stresses safety as the main reason for canceling the camps. click here to read more
		Jansen becomes first recruited European to play at NEMCC By: Michael H. Miller, Special to The Beacon
		From not being able to speak a word of English, Lisa Jansen has worked herself up to getting college offers to stay in the United States. Jansen became the first recruited European athlete to play at Northeast when she took the mound during the 2006-07 season for the Lady Tigers softball team and has grown into a team leader that others look up to. click here to read more
		Cheerleaders going national, forming competitive squad By: Michael H. Miller, Special to The Beacon
		It’s as simple as a base, spotter and a flyer. But it can be as complex as a Scorpion, Deadman or a Cradle Catch. And next year’s Northeast cheerleaders will have to know all that and everything in between. For the first time in school history, Northeast will compete for a national championship in cheerleading. click here to read more