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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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SUMMARY: The Jackson Fire Department emphasizes the importance of daily fire safety awareness, particularly during holidays like Thanksgiving, which see increased fire incidents. They encourage the community to reach out for assistance in installing working smoke alarms and educating families on safety protocols. Key cooking tips include keeping the kitchen clutter-free, avoiding alcohol while cooking, and ensuring potential fire hazards are removed. Residents should frequently test smoke alarms and have a fire escape plan in place. The department partners with the American Red Cross to provide free smoke alarms, aiming for a safer community through proactive education and support.
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SUMMARY: In a lighthearted explore of how kindergarteners perceive cooking a turkey, Dr. Bal’s class from Shannon Primary School shared their amusing and imaginative responses. One student suggested sourcing a turkey from the woods, while another described a family recipe involving 30 minutes of cooking. Grayson humorously instructed to buy a 50 lb turkey from Walmart, add hot sauce, and stuff it with greens, cooking it for just six minutes. The students’ unique observations reflect their backgrounds and experiences, showcasing their creativity and innocence, leaving an endearing impression on the listeners.
How do you cook a turkey? That’s what some young students in Shannon answered, and their responses didn’t disappoint.
SUMMARY: On this beautiful Wednesday morning, temperatures are in the mid to lower 50s as the sun shines brightly over Philadelphia. Following heavy rainfall in Mississippi and Western Alabama, which alleviated local drought conditions, the day will warm to the upper 60s with breezy winds gusting up to 30 mph. A cold front will bring significant temperature drops, with lows expected in the mid-30s to lower 30s by the weekend, increasing the potential for frost. No tropical activity is expected in the next week as temperatures are set to rise after a cool start.
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