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JSU basketball earns top SWAC Awards

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8 months ago

March 12, 2024

www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-03-12 22:16:42

SUMMARY: The SWAC year-end awards for men’s basketball were handed out in Jackson State, with Ken Evans being named the SWAC Player of the Year and Jordan O’Neal earning Defensive Player of the Year. They both led in various statistical categories and played for Texas Southern in the quarterfinals. The Jackson State women’s team also received awards, with head coach Tamika Reed being named Coach of the Year and Angel Jackson earning Defensive Player of the Year. Alcorn State’s Jeremiah Kendle and Jesse Brown received honors as well. The SWAC tournament is set to begin, with Jackson State and Alcorn State teams ready to compete.

Both Jackson State men’s and women’s basketball teams took home major honors from the SWAC now that the regular season has concluded. JSU women’s head coach Tomekia Reed is the Coach of the Year for the third year in a row and Jackson native Ken Evans Jr is the SWAC Player of the Year in men’s basketball. Angel Jackson repeats as SWAC Defensive Player of the Year while Jordan O’Neal of the men’s team also wins that honor.

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Keep Jackson Beautiful expands JXN Recycle program

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November 15, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-11-15 16:19:34

SUMMARY: Keep Jackson Beautiful, a local nonprofit, is enhancing the city’s aesthetics through the expansion of its recycling program. At the Jackson Zoo, they unveiled a new recycling structure capable of holding 70,000 plastic bottles. Residents must bag their bottles before use and unlock the bin via a QR code on their mobile devices. The organization emphasizes that recyclables should not be considered trash. Since 2022, Keep Jackson Beautiful has successfully collected over 26,000 pounds of recyclable materials, encouraging community participation in maintaining the city’s beauty and promoting sustainable practices.

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Salvation Army kicks off 2024 holiday campaigns

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9 hours ago

November 15, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-11-15 15:56:26

SUMMARY: Major Timothy Delaney of the Salvation Army discusses this year’s Red Kettle campaign, a major fundraiser that supports the Salvation Army’s Center of Hope in Jackson. The campaign, which started earlier and ramps up this weekend, aims to raise $250,000 to help provide shelter, meals, and case management for the homeless. Delaney also highlights the Angel Tree program, which supports children and seniors in need by collecting gifts. Volunteers can sign up to be bell ringers at various locations, with opportunities for individuals and groups to get involved. More details are available at salvationarmyjackson.org.

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Interview: Grenada Nissan hosting toy drive on Nov. 16

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10 hours ago

November 15, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-11-15 14:54:39

SUMMARY: Toys for Tots is hosting a toy drive to help children in need this Christmas. Brian Tedford of Toys for Tots and Michael Woods, general manager of Grenada Nissan, discuss their collaboration over the past six years. The drive supports children in Grenada, Montgomery, and Carroll Counties. Last year, they raised $4,300 and gathered 700 toys, with a goal to exceed that this year. Donations are being accepted at Grenada Nissan until 6 p.m. today and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Santa Claus will also be present for photos. Gratitude is extended to past supporters and participants.