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Former MSU coach and Hall of Famer passes away

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2023-07-07 19:22:45


SUMMARY: Nikki McCray Pinson, former Mississippi State women’s basketball coach, has passed away at the age of 51. McCray Pinson, a Tennessee Volunteers and WNBA star, came to Mississippi State for her second head coaching job after coaching at MSU for one season. She had a successful coaching career, with stints at ODU and South Carolina, where she helped the Gamecocks win a national title in 2017. McCray Pinson led MSU to a 10-9 record during the COVID-19 season before stepping down in October 2021 to focus on her health. She returned to coaching last year as an assistant at Rutgers and was a breast cancer survivor. McCray Pinson is survived by her husband and son.

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Nikki McCray-Penson passed away on Friday. The Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer, WNBA All-Star and former Mississippi State coach was just 51 years old. She came to MSU after leading Old Dominion to multiple 20 win seasons. In Starkville she led the Bulldogs to a 10-9 record during the pandemic shortened season but she recruited Jerkaila Jordan and Debreasha Powe in 2021 and they play vital roles at MSU today. McCray-Penson, an Olympic gold medalist, was a breast cancer survivor as well after being diagnosed in 2013. She leaves behind a husband and son Thomas and Thomas Jr.

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EF-2 tornado damages homes in Lamar County

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2025-03-31 17:08:01

SUMMARY: An EF-2 tornado struck Lamar County early in the morning, damaging 20 to 25 homes, with several destroyed in the Pine Bur community near Baxterville. Residents are grappling with the aftermath, as many now face the daunting task of rebuilding their lives without insurance. Emergency Management reported a significant trail of damage across Lamar and Maran counties. While no injuries occurred, residents are urged to stay vigilant during severe weather season. Local neighbors and workers are helping clear debris and assist those in need. Damage assessments are ongoing, and officials advise against sightseeing after dark.

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Interview: New Albany theater performing ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2025-03-31 13:05:21


SUMMARY: Jay Shro, the new artistic director at Magnolia Theater, shared details about their transition from showing movies to live theater. Their 2025 season will open with *The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe*, running from April 10th to 13th. The production, based on C.S. Lewis’s story, follows four children in the magical world of Narnia, grappling with good versus evil. Shro emphasized the importance of live theater, offering a unique communal experience. The cast, mostly youth aged 10-13, is eager to bring the story to life. Performances will include evening shows and matinees at the Magnolia Theater in New Albany.

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Check out the Magnolia Theatre’s performance of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” on April 10-13.

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Mrs. Magnolia State 2025

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2025-03-31 10:22:34

SUMMARY: Camden Morris hosts Live at Nine with Jennifer Allen Davis, Mrs. Magnolia State. Jennifer shares her journey in pageantry, starting in 1996 with Chris Shannon Productions and later witnessing her mother crowned as the first Mrs. Magnolia State. Competing eight times over 26 years, Jennifer won the title after being first runner-up in previous years. Her platform, “Safe Home, Safe Heart,” supports children affected by PTSD and trauma. She discusses the competition’s interview, evening gown, and casual wear segments and the Magnolia State pageant’s multiple divisions. Despite personal challenges, Jennifer honored her late husband while preparing for the crown.

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