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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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Horhn is projected winner of Jackson Democratic mayoral primary runoff
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.

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Need a ride? Mississippi Move offers free rides for runoff election
SUMMARY: Mississippi Move is offering free rides to polling precincts for Tuesday’s runoff elections through its Roll2ThePolls service. Despite challenges like low turnout and rainy weather, the service aims to help voters, especially those with mobility issues, get to the polls. Yolanda Beard, a regular user, finds the service essential due to her spinal pain, while others appreciate the convenience it offers, particularly for those who can’t afford cars. Voters are preparing to make their voices heard in the elections, which run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. tomorrow.

Need a ride? Mississippi Move offers free rides for runoff election
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WTOK Weather – Zack Rogers 4/19/25
SUMMARY: Tonight’s weather remains pleasantly warm, with temperatures in the upper 60s to lower 70s, dropping to mid and lower 60s by evening. Easter Sunday will be mostly cloudy with high temperatures reaching the mid-80s, and a slight chance of afternoon showers, although many will stay dry. A cold front arrives Monday morning, bringing rain and possible thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon and into Tuesday. Winds could gust up to 25 mph on Sunday and Monday. The week ahead features lows in the 80s, with rain persisting but no severe threats anticipated. Enjoy Easter while preparing for potential showers.

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