www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's Local News Station – 2024-04-28 22:51:54

SUMMARY: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the Schaefer Center for Crisis Intervention in Pine Belt is working to break the stigma by encouraging everyone to get involved. They provide counseling and resources for victims of sexual assault, emphasizing the importance of being an active bystander to prevent or stop sex-related crimes. Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted, with one out of every six women and about 3% of men being victims. The Green Dot training empowers the community to intervene by being direct, delegating, or distracting in situations of potential harm. Taking action can make a difference in reducing the number of victims.

Shafer Center offering ‘Green Dot' training.

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-04-28 22:41:56

SUMMARY: FAMU continues to slide in the standings, while Alcorn gets their first series win of the season. The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference held its baseball conference tournament, with Talladega College taking home the title by beating Wiley College. The tournament is seen as a path for local teams like Tougaloo to the NAIA National Tournament. Next year, the conference will be renamed the HBCU Athletic Conference and will add new HBCU programs. Talladega is excited about their win and looks forward to participating in the future tournaments.

GCAC hosts baseball conference championship in Jackson

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-04-28 18:21:43

SUMMARY: Children in Jackson are being taught discipline and teamwork through the Police Athletic League (PALS) program, which involves basketball and classroom lessons. The goal is to keep kids out of trouble by keeping them busy and active. Solomon Vance, a 13-year-old participant, credits the program for helping kids stay out of trouble and building relationships with law enforcement. The program aims to make a direct impact on youth by providing a positive outlet and support system outside of their households. As youth crime rates increase, programs like PALS help steer kids in the right direction and provide a sense of community and support.

Jackson Police host youth basketball league

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