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Jaxson Dart, Blake Shapen to attend Manning Passing Academy

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4 months ago

May 24, 2024

www.wcbi.com – Grace Ybarra – 2024-05-24 16:27:44

SUMMARY: Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart and Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen have been invited to this year’s Manning Passing Academy, reports WVUE’s Garland Gillen. They are among 10 SEC quarterbacks attending the camp founded by the legendary Ole Miss quarterback Archie Manning. The full list includes Carson Beck (Georgia), Brady Cook (Missouri), Jalen Milroe (Alabama), Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss), Garrett Nussmeier (LSU), Quinn Ewers, Arch Manning (Texas), Graham Mertz (Florida), Jackson Arnold (Oklahoma), and Blake Shapen (Mississippi State). The camp will occur June 27-30 at Nicholls State in Thibodaux, Louisiana.

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Franklin Students learn about community leaders in Columbus

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3 hours ago

September 26, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Aundrea Self – 2024-09-26 17:32:38

SUMMARY: On September 26, students at Franklin Academy in Columbus, Mississippi, engaged with WCBI staff members who provided a virtual tour of the news studio and shared insights about their roles in news gathering and weather forecasting. Ashleigh Bryant even introduced a fun song about the water cycle. The students showed appreciation for community helpers, with Columbus firefighters scheduled to visit on September 27, allowing students to tour a fire truck. This initiative aims to educate children about local jobs and promote community connections.

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Mississippians prepare to help Hurricane Helene victims

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3 hours ago

September 26, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Brandon Raines – 2024-09-26 16:58:18

SUMMARY: In response to Hurricane Helene, Mississippi Red Cross workers and local church groups are mobilizing to assist affected individuals. The Red Cross is deploying crews to provide shelter and emergency supplies in Florida and Georgia, where evacuation shelters have opened. They will offer hot meals and support services, including recovery caseworkers to aid victims post-storm. Trinity Baptist Church in Laurel is also gathering donations, such as nonperishable food, baby supplies, and water, to aid those in need during recovery efforts in St. Petersburg, Florida. Local electric companies are planning to send crews to assist as well.

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Will Southwest offer flights from Jackson to Nashville?

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September 26, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-09-26 16:42:08

SUMMARY: The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) announced a new nonstop flight from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Nashville, Tennessee (BNA), starting April 8, 2025. This addition follows Southwest Airlines’ return to Jackson in 2021, which has provided more nonstop flight options to cities including Baltimore, Houston, Atlanta, and Orlando. JMAA officials expressed excitement about the new Nashville service and Southwest’s strong market presence. Flight schedules are already available for booking on the Southwest Airlines website.

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