November 14, 2022


Julie Latham and Dr. Joe Nelson

Two new members of the East Central Community College Board of Trustees were recently announced.

Julie Latham of Forkville was appointed to fill a vacant spot representing Scott County and Dr. Joe Nelson of Carthage joins the board as the new Superintendent of the Leake County School District.

Latham is a retired teacher and coach of 34 years at Bettye Mae Jack Middle School in Morton. She is a graduate of Morton High School and East Central Community College and received her bachelor’s degree from Mississippi College and master’s degree from Mississippi State University.

Nelson, a native of Utica, is a graduate of Hinds Community College, and received his bachelor’s degree from Jackson State University and master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi.

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