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Belhaven’s Blaine McCorkle to lead Northwestern State

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1 year ago

November 28, 2023

www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2023-11-28 22:21:36

SUMMARY: The head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers, Blaine McCorkle, is leaving to take a Division One job in Louisiana. He will be the new head coach at Northwest State, a FCS program in the Southland Conference. Although Northwest State had a tough year and cancelled the rest of their season due to a tragic shooting death of one of their players, McCorkle has experience with rebuilding a program, as he turned around the Belhaven football team in 2018. Under his leadership, Belhaven had their first back-to-back seasons with 8 or more wins and won their first conference title since 2006. McCorkle leaves as the all-time leader in wins at Belhaven, with 31 victories.

All good things come to an end and it’s the end of a great era of football for the Belhaven Blazers as their head coach is headed to Division 1 football. Belhaven football’s Blaine McCorkle was named the new head coach at Northwestern State today. McCorkle led the Blazers to their first back to back winning seasons with 8 or more wins. This season the Blazers won a program best 9 games, won their first conference title and made to the D3 playoffs for the first time. He leaves Belhaven as the winningest head coach in program history with 31 wins and four straight winning seasons counting COVID shortened Spring season in 2020.

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April 26, 2025

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2025-04-26 22:57:57

SUMMARY: The Catholic Diocese of Jackson reflects on Pope Francis’ impactful legacy, highlighting his message of joy and simplicity. Mary Woodward, Chancellor of the Diocese, admired the dignity and simplicity of the Pope’s funeral, which exemplified his approach to life and leadership. Francis’ focus on marginalized communities and his efforts to build bridges rather than walls earned him respect across faiths, even among non-believers. His funeral was a significant moment, marked by images of the Pope at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Jackson, with a red cloth symbolizing his connection to the Apostle Peter.

Catholic Diocese of Jackson reflects on Francis’ impact on the world

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West Jackson residents frustrated by years-long wait for street repairs

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2 days ago

April 25, 2025

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2025-04-25 22:56:10

SUMMARY: Residents of West Jackson are frustrated by the long wait for street repairs. Mr. Johnson, a local, voiced his concerns over a growing pothole on Denver and Long Street, demanding full repairs instead of temporary patches. Despite some recent repair attempts, the hole persists due to ongoing water drainage issues from nearby apartments. City workers, including an employee named Isaac, explained that the water flow must be stopped before permanent fixes can occur. The area also suffers from illegal dumping, with tires being placed around the pothole as a makeshift barrier, further adding to residents’ frustrations.

West Jackson residents frustrated by years-long wait for street repairs

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Horhn is projected winner of Jackson Democratic mayoral primary runoff

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5 days ago

April 22, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2025-04-22 22:26:10

SUMMARY: John Horn is projected to win the Jackson Democratic mayoral primary runoff, securing approximately 75% of the vote against incumbent Mayor Chak Lumbum’s 25%. Election analysts, Dr. Deandre Oie and Russ Latino, discuss the implications of Horn’s decisive victory, viewing it as a significant rejection of Lumumba’s administration amid ongoing challenges such as the water crisis and public safety concerns. Latino emphasizes Horn’s experience and ability to foster collaboration, whereas Oie notes Lumumba’s struggle to transition from an advocate to a politician. The discussion points to a desire for effective leadership and change in Jackson’s governance.