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M-Braves win first home game since June 2nd due to field conditions

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1 year ago

June 25, 2024

www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-06-25 22:48:55

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Braves returned to Trustmark Park for the first time since early June after losing a week of home games due to poor field conditions. The ground crew improved the field, allowing fans to finally see their home team play again. Drue Hackenberg delivered a stellar performance with 6 scoreless innings and 8 strikeouts. The Braves took an early lead and extended it with a base hit by Geraldo Quintero, scoring David Fletcher, followed by a two-run homer from Cody Milligan. The Mississippi Braves secured their first home win in three weeks with a 4-0 victory.

After three weeks on the road the M-Braves returned to their home field. They M-Braves haven’t played at Trustmark Park since June 2nd due to field conditions and had to play an extra week on the road. Trustmark Park hosted the Battle of Tombigbee game between the Mississippi and Alabama legislatures on Saturday before the M-Braves returned to play the Montgomery Biscuits on Tuesday. The M-Braves responded to their hiatus on their home field with a 4-1 win over the Biscuits. They have won three of their last four games.

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September 15, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2025-09-15 09:50:28

SUMMARY: The Mustard Seed in Flowood is a Christian community serving adults with developmental disabilities aged 21 and older. It offers a supportive home environment where 20 residents live on-site, while others participate in daytime activities. The organization focuses on empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives, providing opportunities like college experiences and arts participation. Privately funded through donations and church grants, the Mustard Seed operates two gift shops—one in Flowood and one in Ridgeland—that generate 25% of its annual budget. Each product is handcrafted by residents, featuring unique artistic touches, and proceeds support the ministry. The shops encourage community support and engagement.

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Summer like temperatures continue

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2 days ago

September 14, 2025

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2025-09-14 07:30:51

SUMMARY: Sunday morning begins with clear, sunny skies and temperatures rising quickly into the 70s, reaching 79 by 9 a.m., 90 by noon, and 95 by 3 p.m. Areas like Jackson, Kosciusko, Vicksburg, and Hazlehurst will experience highs in the low to mid-90s with low humidity. Overnight lows will drop to the mid-60s, providing cool evenings. Despite recent heavy spring rains, northern and western Mississippi counties face drought concerns due to below-average rainfall in June, July, August, and September. High pressure will maintain hot, dry conditions through the week, with a slight chance of isolated showers midweek and possible cooling and rain by next weekend.

16 WAPT meteorologist Brendan Weathers has the forecast for Jackson and Central Mississippi.

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Mississippi Science Fest showcases STEAM events, activities

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4 days ago

September 12, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2025-09-11 09:59:31

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Children’s Museum, ranked fourth in the U.S., is highly praised for engaging children and adults alike with continuous new programming. The museum integrates arts into STEM to offer learning opportunities for everyone, emphasizing local pride and career possibilities in STEM fields. The upcoming Mississippi Science Festival spans a week, starting Saturday in Indianola and continuing locally, featuring interactive events. A special Teen Tech Day invites high schoolers to engage with STEM professionals like engineers from Entergy and Nissan. Hands-on science activities, such as circuitry with batteries and copper tape, demonstrate electrical currents and energy flow, making science fun and accessible.