Mississippi News Video
Alcorn State AD addresses soccer program situation
SUMMARY: Alcorn State University has canceled its soccer season due to alleged Title IX violations and insufficient players. The Clarion-Ledger reported that 15 current and former players accused the university of lacking basic facilities, such as running hot water, and failing to meet equipment promises. The SWAC has sanctioned the program, imposing an undisclosed fine on the school. Newly appointed Athletic Director Dwayne Robinson announced on the Brave Sports Network that the administration is actively addressing these concerns and developing a plan to improve the soccer program and overall athletics facilities, assuring a positive outlook for the upcoming season.
Alcorn State has been hit with alleged Title IX violations from current and former players of their women’s soccer program according to Sam Sklar of the Clarion Ledger. The season has been cancelled after allegations of unsuitable conditions in team facilities and not having enough players to field a team for the rest of the year. Alcorn State’s new AD says they are addressing the situation and investment in the program and change is coming.
Subscribe to WAPT on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1hYcJNa
Get more Jackson news: http://www.wapt.com
Like us: https://www.facebook.com/16wapt
Follow us: https://twitter.com/16WAPTNews
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/16wapt/
Mississippi News Video
10pm Headlines 10/23
SUMMARY: State leaders in Mississippi are considering legislation to limit cell phone use in schools to enhance students‘ mental health and academic performance. This discussion will occur in the 2025 legislative session, influenced by recommendations from the Mississippi Senate’s mental health taskforce. Current policies, like those in the Lamar County School District, impose strict limits. Meanwhile, following a recent fatal crash in Hattiesburg, traffic disruptions have eased, but investigations continue. Additionally, Governor Tate Reeves announced new workforce development initiatives, including a $2 million apprenticeship program. The city and county plan to apply for federal grants to replace deteriorating bridges, while William Carey University launches a fundraising campaign for student opportunities.
10pm Headlines 10/23
For more Local News from WDAM: https://www.wdam.com/
For more YouTube Content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWfJwXqRUHTOpFXiYdRvcCg
Mississippi News Video
Germantown golfer wins state championship
SUMMARY: Fifteen-year-old Kaylee Gatlin, a junior golfer from Germantown High School, has won the MHSAA Seven State Championship, dominating the tournament at Patrick Farms in Pearl with a score of two over par. Cheered on by her father, she credited her success to having a “Mamba mentality,” emphasizing focus and trust in her training during the nerve-wracking competition. Kaylee is now preparing for the upcoming All-Star Tournament, where the state’s top golfers will compete at Dancing Rabbit in Philadelphia, Mississippi. She expressed gratitude to her parents, particularly her mom and dad, whom she jokingly refers to as her “hydration specialist.”
Germantown sophomore golfer wins big at 7A state golf tournament
Subscribe to WAPT on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1hYcJNa
Get more Jackson news: http://www.wapt.com
Like us: https://www.facebook.com/16wapt
Follow us: https://twitter.com/16WAPTNews
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/16wapt/
Mississippi News Video
Dark Zone fire canโt stop the fun
SUMMARY: The Brandon Haunted House, a beloved Halloween attraction in the Jackson Metro area for nearly 25 years, was devastated by a fire last August but is currently being rebuilt with hopes to reopen by next October. In the meantime, the Exchange Club of Brandon will celebrate Halloween on Saturday, October 26th, hosting a family-friendly event from 2 to 10 p.m. at their cornfield. Attendees can enjoy a haunted corn maze and trunk or treating, with admission set at $5 for everyone ages five and up. Despite the changes, the spirit of Halloween will continue in Brandon this year.
Halloween haunts still happening in Brandon, despite Dark Zone fire
Subscribe to WAPT on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1hYcJNa
Get more Jackson news: http://www.wapt.com
Like us: https://www.facebook.com/16wapt
Follow us: https://twitter.com/16WAPTNews
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/16wapt/
-
Local News Video6 days ago
WXXV News 25โs Austin Lindsey speaks with MS Forestry Commission on brush fire in Harrison County
-
News from the South - Kentucky News Feed5 days ago
Testimony begins in Delphi murder trial
-
News from the South - Louisiana News Feed7 days ago
Environmental agency suggests monitoring systems to detect air pollution | Louisiana
-
News from the South - Arkansas News Feed4 days ago
Pine Bluff fire officials install smoke detectors for families
-
News from the South - Kentucky News Feed3 days ago
'Largest amount of Fentanyl ever' in London city limits seized, police say
-
News from the South - Alabama News Feed3 days ago
Man Dead After Industrial Accident | October 20, 2024 | WHNT News 19 Sunday Evening
-
News from the South - Louisiana News Feed6 days ago
Midday Ark-La-Miss News Update: Oct. 17, 2024
-
Local News6 days ago
Argentine authorities probe what happened before Liam Payneโs fatal fall from his hotel balcony