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Sheriff speaks out on Raymond Detention Center

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11 months ago

October 16, 2023

www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2023-10-16 20:00:45

SUMMARY: The Raymond Detention Center in Hinds County, Mississippi has transferred 200 detainees to a facility in Tallahatchie County operated by CoreCivic, reducing the number of detainees at the center to less than 400. This transfer allows the closure of Pod A, which was considered the least secure area of the facility. Detainees will still have limited access to transportation for court appearances and visitation. Sheriff Tyree Jones stated that Pod A will remain closed indefinitely unless it is renovated. A new jail is currently being built, with the first phase expected to be completed in 2025. The contract with CoreCivic is for beds rather than detainees.

Sheriff speaks out on Raymond Detention Center

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Deadly bus crash happens in Pike County

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32 mins ago

September 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-09-19 22:56:57

SUMMARY: Two people died in a bus accident on Highway 98 in Pike County, as reported by the Mississippi Highway Patrol. The incident occurred Thursday evening around 5:30 PM when a bus belonging to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, traveling westbound, collided with a red Ford Ranger. Investigators confirmed that the two individuals in the Ranger did not survive the crash.

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SWAC holds Media Day for women's hoops

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1 hour ago

September 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-09-19 21:59:51

JSU, Alcorn State and MVSU women’s basketball teams are gearing up another season. JSU has a new head coach in Margaret Richards who takes over a Tigers program that has been dominant in the SWAC. Alcorn State returns key players to a team that made a run to the SWAC Championship and they’re out to prove that last year wasn’t a fluke. MVSU is led by first team all preseason pick Sh’Diamond McKnight as they look to turn heads this year. Grambling was picked to win the league, JSU fourth and Alcorn State 7th in the preseason poll. Alcorn State’s Destiny Brown was picked as the Offensive Player of the Year while her teammate Zy’Nia White as a second team selection.

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Meridian Public School District tries to prevent dropouts, encourage attendance

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3 hours ago

September 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-09-19 20:17:28

SUMMARY: A public school district is focused on preventing student dropouts by addressing chronic absenteeism, defined as missing two days of school each month. This status increases dropout risk, often due to factors beyond a student’s control, like transportation and living conditions. The district is dedicated to ensuring students are aware of available resources to overcome barriers to attendance. Additionally, the district has introduced career academics to motivate students and prepare them for college, further emphasizing the importance of regular attendance and support for those facing challenges.