www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-11-08 21:30:20

SUMMARY: Jason Williams previews the high school football playoffs, focusing on the matchup between Chot County and Manachi Mustangs. He interviews Chot County head coach Dylan Mitchell, who celebrates reaching the playoffs as a top seed after a successful season following a season-opening loss. Mitchell attributes the team’s success to their work ethic, discipline, and resilience. He highlights the dominance of their offense, fueled by talented, unselfish players. To pursue a state championship, he emphasizes the importance of focusing on details, minimizing penalties and turnovers, and maintaining strong defensive and special teams play. Good luck is wished for tonight’s game.

Jason Williams interviewed the Choctaw County football coach ahead of the Game of the Week with Mantachie.

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-11-08 19:32:00

SUMMARY: Kimberly Campbell of Madison reported that her 15-year-old daughter received a threatening and hateful text message from an unknown number. The message included a horrific invitation to pick cotton at a plantation, with explicit threats of lynching linked to the recent presidential election. Shockingly, the text contained the girl’s full name. Campbell emphasized the importance of reporting such messages and ensuring that no one feels marginalized, regardless of their political affiliations. She has reported the incident to her daughter’s school and noted that the FBI and U.S. Justice Department are aware of the situation but haven’t identified the sender.

Mississippi teen receives racist text message

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-11-08 19:28:46

SUMMARY: Three local officials, including Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Hinds County District Attorney Jodie Owens, and City Councilman Aaron Banks, appeared in federal court facing bribery and conspiracy charges. Congressman Bennie Thompson weighed in, stating he did not believe the officials should resign, citing former President Donald Trump’s election despite his felony conviction. The charges against Owens include making false statements, with evidence found linking him to nearly $10,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents. The trial is scheduled for January 6, raising concerns over its potential impact on the ongoing political landscape.

Thompson weighs in on Jackson bribery scandal

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