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VIDEO: Several high school athletic programs are finishing in the top 10 of the MHSAA All-Sports

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-06-26 22:43:45


SUMMARY: The MHSAA has been announcing their All Sports Award honors, recognizing the top athletic programs across Mississippi. This week, they named winners in the 3A, 4A, and 5A classifications, with several top programs hailing from Northeast Mississippi. In 3A, Kossuth placed second, Alcorn Central third, and Booneville Blue Devils fourth. In 4A, the Caledonia Cavaliers took first place, with New Albany Bulldogs in third and Itawamba AHS Indians tying for fourth. For 5A, the Corinth Warriors claimed first place, Lafayette Commodores second, and Pontotoc third.

Several local high school athletic programs are finishing in the top 10 of the MHSAA All-Sports Award.

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Keep Jackson Beautiful expands JXN Recycle program

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-11-15 16:19:34


SUMMARY: Keep Jackson Beautiful, a local nonprofit, is enhancing the city’s aesthetics through the expansion of its recycling program. At the Jackson Zoo, they unveiled a new recycling structure capable of holding 70,000 plastic bottles. Residents must bag their bottles before use and unlock the bin via a QR code on their mobile devices. The organization emphasizes that recyclables should not be considered trash. Since 2022, Keep Jackson Beautiful has successfully collected over 26,000 pounds of recyclable materials, encouraging community participation in maintaining the city’s beauty and promoting sustainable practices.

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Salvation Army kicks off 2024 holiday campaigns

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-11-15 15:56:26


SUMMARY: Major Timothy Delaney of the Salvation Army discusses this year’s Red Kettle campaign, a major fundraiser that supports the Salvation Army’s Center of Hope in Jackson. The campaign, which started earlier and ramps up this weekend, aims to raise $250,000 to help provide shelter, meals, and case management for the homeless. Delaney also highlights the Angel Tree program, which supports children and seniors in need by collecting gifts. Volunteers can sign up to be bell ringers at various locations, with opportunities for individuals and groups to get involved. More details are available at salvationarmyjackson.org.

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Interview: Grenada Nissan hosting toy drive on Nov. 16

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-11-15 14:54:39


SUMMARY: Toys for Tots is hosting a toy drive to help children in need this Christmas. Brian Tedford of Toys for Tots and Michael Woods, general manager of Grenada Nissan, discuss their collaboration over the past six years. The drive supports children in Grenada, Montgomery, and Carroll Counties. Last year, they raised $4,300 and gathered 700 toys, with a goal to exceed that this year. Donations are being accepted at Grenada Nissan until 6 p.m. today and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Santa Claus will also be present for photos. Gratitude is extended to past supporters and participants.

The public is encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Grenada Nissan.

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