www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-09-27 09:22:01

SUMMARY: The White House has recognized University of Mississippi professor David Holin for his efforts to address food insecurity through the National Institutes of Health and USDA-funded Food Master initiative. This program engages scientists, teachers, and students in using food to enhance STEM education. Recently, it won the White House’s Year of Open Science Recognition challenge, leading to an invitation for the winning teams to celebrate at the White House. The National Institutes of Health awarded Holin $11.35 million through the Science Education Partnership Award to develop a nutrition-based STEM education program called Learning Science.

An Ole Miss professor is using STEM as a way to solve food insecurity in Mississippi.

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-09-27 09:21:35

SUMMARY: Wendy’s is proud to sponsor local high school athletics and celebrates Grayson Blackney from Tishamingo County as the Wendy’s Giant of the Week. In a standout performance, Blackney completed 7 of 13 passes for 137 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing 17 times for 93 yards and two touchdowns. His contributions led the team to a decisive 40-3 victory over Morville. Thanks to Blackney’s efforts, the Braves improve to 4-0 for the season. Congratulations to Grayson Blackney for being recognized as the Wendy’s Giant of the Week!

This week’s Wendy’s Giant of the Week is Tishomingo County QB Grayson Blakney.

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-09-27 09:20:43

SUMMARY: It’s Feelgood Friday, and students in Guntown, Lee County, are excitedly participating in a vote to name their new baseball team. Choices include the Mississippi Mud Monsters, Mississippi Grits, and Mississippi Soul Shakers. Each student cast a vote and explained their choice, receiving an “I voted” sticker for their participation. The students who voted for the winning name will be rewarded, potentially with candy. The anticipation builds as they await the announcement of the new team’s name!

Students at Guntown Middle School voted on Mississippi’s new baseball team.

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