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ULM and JSU have deep ties heading into their Saturday showdown

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3 years ago

September 16, 2021

SUMMARY: This content discusses the upcoming football game between Jackson State University (JSU) and the University of Louisiana Monroe. The head coach of JSU, Deion Sanders, previously played for the late Bobby Bowden at Florida State and considers him one of the best coaches he ever played for. Coach Prime, as Sanders is known, will be facing off against Terry Bowden, Bobby Bowden’s son, who is the head coach of Louisiana Monroe. Coach Prime has a close relationship with the Bowden family, and Terry Bowden is impressed with the talent Coach Prime has brought to JSU. This game is expected to be a competitive matchup.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders played for the late great Bobby Bowden at Florida State. Saturday night Coach Prime will face Bobby Bowden’s son Terry Bowden when Jackson State takes on Louisiana-Monore. A JSU assistant and player also got their starts at ULM so it’ll be reunion of sorts on Saturday night.

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MUW partners with hospital for new nursing program

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2 hours ago

September 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-09-19 09:08:18

SUMMARY: The Mississippi University for Women (MUW) has launched a new initiative to address the nursing shortage by partnering with Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle. This program allows Registered Nursing students to work alongside professionals, becoming student nurse residents. Associate nursing students at MUW will earn clinical credit while receiving training under the mentorship of a clinical coach. Two students from the existing nurse extern program will be selected for this new opportunity, enhancing their practical experience and preparing them for future nursing roles.

The Mississippi University for Women is partnering with the Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle for a new nursing program.

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Escapee captured, ending manhunt

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4 hours ago

September 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-09-19 07:21:24

SUMMARY: The manhunt for 26-year-old Jaccory Carr, an escapee from the Wilkinson County Jail, has officially ended with his capture, announced on social media. Carr, a pre-trial detainee facing charges of murder and aggravated assault, escaped around 7:30 PM last night. Authorities have reached out to Capitol Police for more information but have not yet received a response.

Jaccory Carr has been captured after he escaped from custody in Wilkinson County

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Capitol police investigate apparent shooting

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4 hours ago

September 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-09-19 07:20:10

SUMMARY: Capitol Police are currently investigating a potential shooting on two Jackson streets, with a notable presence on Ash Road and Blair Road near Holy Ghost Church. Officers were seen searching Blair Road with flashlights and placing markers to count at least five shell casings found on the ground. Details about how long the investigation has been ongoing or the specifics of the incident remain unclear. Authorities were questioned about the connection between the police activities on both Ash and Blair Roads, but no additional information has been provided yet.