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Grenada city leaders wanting to build new event center

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September 14, 2023

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2023-09-14 10:26:27

SUMMARY: City leaders in Grenada are proposing the construction of an event center that is expected to generate significant revenue for the city. The estimated cost of the project is $6 million, and the city councilman, Lewis Johnson, is suggesting a partnership between the county, City tourism commission, and the Chamber of Commerce to share the costs. Johnson believes that the event center would generate approximately $250,000 to support the city's tourism industry. The city has been collecting a tourism fund since 1994, which could potentially contribute towards the payments for the center. The proposal is currently awaiting approval from the city, and if successful, legislative support will be sought from state and federal authorities to move the project forward.

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The JSU women are the favorites to win the SWAC

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1 hour ago

October 3, 2023

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2023-10-03 21:40:20

SUMMARY: Jackson State University's women's basketball team is predicted to win the SWAC title again. The team's junior guard, Ty-Yawn Boler, was named the preseason player of the year, while senior center Angel Jackson was named the preseason defensive player of the year. Jackson led the SWAC in blocks per game last season. Daphane White, another center for JSU, was also recognized as a Second Team pick. Overall, Jackson State University's women's basketball team is a favorite to win the SWAC title.

The Jackson State women's basketball team were picked to win the SWAC today as the conference released their Preseason Awards. Junior guard and Meridian native Ti'lan Boler of JSU was picked as the preseason player of the year. She leads two other Tigers who earned preseason honors. Senior centers Angel Jackson was tabbed as the preseason Defensive Player of the Year and was second team selection. She joins fellow JSU center Daphane White as a SWAC second team pick as well.

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State Fair Setup & Attendance

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5 hours ago

October 3, 2023

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2023-10-03 17:52:22

SUMMARY: The 164th Mississippi State Fair is approaching and vendors are preparing for the event. Last year's attendance was lower due to security concerns following a shooting at the fairgrounds months before. However, organizers hope that increased security measures and good weather will attract more attendees this year. Vendors like Robbie Covington are invested in the fair's success, as business was down about 20 to 30 percent last year. The economy also plays a role in fair attendance, as people are more inclined to spend money when the economy is doing well. While vendor supply costs are rising, some vendors like Andy Berry are keeping their prices the same to accommodate the public's affordability.

Mississippi State Fair is around the corner; setting up and having attendance

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JPS Testing Coordinator

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5 hours ago

October 3, 2023

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2023-10-03 17:44:52

SUMMARY: Dr. Lorenda Cheeks, the former testing coordinator at Jackson Public Schools, is fighting to get her job back and defend her reputation against allegations of cheating. Cheeks, along with 16 other school officials, was fired in the aftermath of a cheating scandal on state tests. During a due process hearing, Cheeks learned that she had been terminated for not finding five seating charts for eighth-grade students that investigators wanted. Her attorney argues that this is unfair, as all other seating charts from the 52 tested schools were accounted for. State Senator Sollie Norwood believes Cheeks should get her job back or have her credibility restored. Jackson Public Schools declined to comment, stating that they are unable to disclose details regarding personnel matters.