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JSU women's basketball gets first AP Poll vote

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2 years ago

March 6, 2024

www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-03-06 19:02:51

SUMMARY: Jackson State Women’s Basketball received their first ever vote in the AP Top 25 Poll, placing them among the top 37 teams in the country with a 21-6 record and a perfect 16-0 record in the SWAC. The men’s team, despite injuries, is close to winning double-digit conference games and securing the sixth spot in the SWAC Tournament. Both teams are making the most of their opportunities and aiming to finish the season strong. The Tigers will host Pine Bluff in a doubleheader at the Arc on Tuesday night, as they aim to finish strong and enter the tournament on a hot streak.

For the first time in program history the Jackson State women’s basketball team has been recognized by Associated Press voters. JSU received a vote in the latest AP Top 25 Poll. If you extend the top 25 poll out to the programs receiving votes then the Tigers are considered one of the top 37 teams in the country. The JSU women’s squad wraps up the regular season this week at home. They play Arkansas Pine-Bluff tomorrow night. Also the JSU men’s team is on the verge of winning double digit conference games despite the injuries they have to endure.

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September 19, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2025-09-19 10:13:11

SUMMARY: The Red Carpet Bowl is an annual football game held since 1962 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, featuring local teams Warren Central and Vicksburg High School. This year marks the 63rd annual event and the first time these two teams face off in this bowl. The game highlights community spirit and pride for Vicksburg and Warren County. Tickets are $10 each. The Bowl is notable as the longest-running bowl game in Mississippi, drawing fans to celebrate high school football history and local talent. The event generates excitement, with supporters cheering loudly for their teams, especially the Vicksburg Vikings, known as the “Viking Nation.”

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Family of Delta State student found hanging seeks answers

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3 days ago

September 17, 2025

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2025-09-17 08:42:19

SUMMARY: Family members of Trey Reed, a 21-year-old freshman at Delta State University found hanged on campus September 15, 2025, gathered at Living Faith Miracle Temple Church in Grenada demanding answers. Attorney Vanessa Jones and Reed’s grandfather said the Bolivar County Sheriff’s Department misinformed them, initially labeling the death a suicide without considering other possibilities. The family seeks an independent investigation and autopsy, expressing confusion and disbelief over Reed’s death. Delta State University’s president released a statement offering support but has not directly communicated with the family. The university plans a news conference to address the incident. Reed’s family described him as joyful with a promising future.

Trey Reed, a Delta State freshman, was found hanging on Monday.

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‘Little quiet light’: Family remembers Delta State University student found dead on campus

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4 days ago

September 16, 2025

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2025-09-16 05:06:01

SUMMARY: The body of 21-year-old Demartravion “Trey” Reed, a Delta State University student, was found hanged from a tree near the pickleball courts on campus early Monday morning. Discovered around 7 a.m. by a faculty member, the incident led to class cancellations. Authorities, including DSU Police Chief Michael Peeler, reported no evidence of foul play so far and await medical examiner results. Reed’s family and students demand a thorough investigation, expressing concerns about campus safety. DSU police sought help from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, Bolivar County Sheriff’s Office, and Cleveland Police. Students hope for answers amid the unsettling news.