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Longtime Ole Miss assistant gets to be head coach for a day
SUMMARY: Lane Kiffin, head coach of the Ole Miss football team, gave his associate head coach and wide receivers coach, Derrick Nix, the opportunity to be the head coach for a day during a scrimmage. Nix expressed his excitement and emotions at the chance to lead the team. Nix, who has been coaching at Ole Miss for over 15 seasons, learned the importance of clear communication and being there for everyone while in charge. Kiffin highlighted the lack of minority head coaches in college football and expressed the need for change. The Tennessee Titans head coach, Mike Vrabel, also promoted a minority coach for a preseason game.

Ole Miss associate head coach and wide receivers coach Derrick Nix was promoted to head coach for the Rebels’ first scrimmage of fall camp. Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin made this move not only give Coach Nix experience as a head coach but to shed light on the lack of diversity among the FBS head coaching ranks. Back in 1979 Hall of Famer Willie Jefferies became the first black coach at major Division 1 program when he led Wichita State. Later in 2003 Mississippi State’s Sylvester Croom became the first black head coach in the SEC but only four others have been hired to lead programs in the conference since then. Going into 2023 there will only 16 minority head coaches out of the 133 FBS programs in the country. Mississippi State head coach Zac Arnett, who is of latino descent, is one of those head coaches. Hopefully we’ll see these kinds of moves lead to significant changes and more opportunities for minority coaches in college football and the NFL.
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East Union girls powerlifting continues streak of dominance
SUMMARY: The East Union Lady Urchins powerlifting team achieved an unprecedented ninth consecutive state championship, showcasing dominance with a perfect record over 10 years (460-0). This historic win featured 12 competitors, all securing gold medals, with silver medals going to teammates. Two lifters earned spots in the Elite 12, recognizing them as the strongest in their weight class. As four seniors prepare to graduate, they hope to inspire underclassmen to continue the winning tradition and emphasize the importance of teamwork and support in their sport. Their remarkable achievement highlights a decade of excellence in powerlifting.

The East Union girls powerlifting team won their 9th straight state championship. They shared their story of continued dominance of the last 9 seasons.
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Jackson Democratic mayoral primary heads to runoff
SUMMARY: In Jackson’s Democratic mayoral primary, Senator John Horn nearly avoided a runoff despite low voter turnout. Horn will face incumbent Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba in a runoff on April 22nd, after securing over 7,000 more votes than Lumumba. Many voters, including some who typically lean Republican, supported Horn for his hard campaigning and ability to get things done. However, Horn’s vote share fell short of the 50% needed to avoid a runoff. The winner of the runoff will advance to the June 3rd general election. Voters are seeking a mayor who is transparent and effective in managing city resources.

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Good Morning Meridian Tori Alvarado's First Alert Weather Forecast 4/2/25
SUMMARY: Good morning, Meridian! Today’s weather is warm and cloudy, with temperatures in the low 70s, and a chance of isolated showers this morning. Expect highs in the mid to upper 80s later, alongside windy conditions with gusts up to 45 mph; a wind advisory is in effect. Tomorrow morning may also bring showers, but it won’t be a total washout. This weekend, anticipate increased rainfall and the possibility of severe thunderstorms Saturday night into Sunday morning, with a 30% chance for severe weather. Stay tuned for updates from your First Alert weather team.

Good Morning Meridian Tori Alvarado’s First Alert Weather Forecast 4/2/25
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