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JSU women's basketball gets first AP Poll vote

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1 year 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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Great American Farmers Market

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13 hours ago

August 5, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2025-08-05 09:49:28

SUMMARY: Two Dog Farms, located in Florida and Mississippi, offers seasonal late-summer produce including tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, zucchini, melons, pastured eggs, and various peppers. Dorothy, who has managed the farm for 11 years, shared insights about balancing family life and farm work, emphasizing the importance of local food and community support. Jonathan, the Mississippi Farmers Market manager on High Street since April 2022, highlighted the growing consumer engagement and trust in local farmers. The Great American Farmers Market event will take place Saturday at the Mississippi Farmers Market, celebrating USDA’s America 250 with local agriculture education, kid-friendly activities, and blueberry treats, Mississippi’s state fruit.

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Watch Back to School Leadership and Policy on Aug. 1

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4 days ago

August 1, 2025

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2025-08-01 12:21:24

SUMMARY: Crime can still impact a city’s reputation. As the new school year begins across the metro area, 16 WAPT interviewed three superintendents: Dr. Mitchell Shears, Dr. Errick Greene, and Chris Chism, who lead the Hinds, Jackson, and Pearl school districts. They discussed plans to support teachers and students, especially regarding the use of electronics. While not banning devices outright, the districts emphasize purposeful use in a digital society and integrate new technologies, including artificial intelligence, into learning. The focus also includes preparing students for college and the workforce through internships and supporting teachers to enhance education and community investment.

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Safe Haven Baby Box opens in Gluckstadt

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5 days ago

August 1, 2025

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2025-08-01 08:13:47

SUMMARY: On Wednesday, the city of Gluckstadt unveiled a new Safe Haven Baby Box in the parking lot of its new Police Station and Municipal Court. Funded by CPS Pools and Spas and community donors, the baby box offers a safe way for individuals to surrender infants anonymously, removing shame and blame. Mayor and residents expressed gratitude, citing the box as a vital alternative to save lives. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, creator of the Mississippi Access to Maternal Assistance app, praised the growing number of baby boxes statewide, now totaling six. Gluckstadt became a city in 2021 and recently opened its first dedicated police building. Police Chief Hale noted they have 20 officers with new facilities including a dispatch center and courtroom.