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SEC moves forward with penalties for signing former pro athletes (opens the original)
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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The SEC is moving forward with severe penalties for schools that attempt to sign professional players trying to return to college athletics. Violations could cost a program 50% of that sport’s annual budget, suspend head coaches for 50% of the season, and revoke SEC voting privileges. The rule targets athletes who signed pro contracts, played on pro rosters, or entered drafts like the NFL, NBA, or WNBA without properly withdrawing. The debate is in the spotlight as former
HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands to return this year (opens the original)
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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Labor Day weekend is on the way, and Jackson State University kicks off its first home football game of the season that weekend. The 2026 HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands will also be held that weekend. The event will include food trucks, vendors, and the Sonic Boom of the South, along with marching bands from across the state and nation. The event is also an economic driver for the city of Jackson and Hinds County. “Last year’s event brought 1.9 million dollars
State Cattlemen’s Association speaks out against beef import decision (opens the original)
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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The state Cattlemen’s Association is speaking out about a Trump administration announcement that would allow more beef to be imported to the U.S. On Friday, the president temporarily lifted tariffs on up to 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef, promising it will be sold 25% below current prices to lower grocery bills. In a statement on social media, the Cattlemen’s Association said flooding the U.S. market with government-subsidized foreign beef is not the way to r
State Cattlemen’s Association speaks out against beef import decision (opens the original)
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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The state Cattlemen’s Association is speaking out about a Trump administration announcement that would allow more beef to be imported to the U.S. On Friday, the president temporarily lifted tariffs on up to 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef, promising it will be sold 25% below current prices to lower grocery bills. In a statement on social media, the Cattlemen’s Association said flooding the U.S. market with government-subsidized foreign beef is not the way to r
Veteran-founded nonprofit in Pearl receives $200k check from Lowe’s (opens the original)
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PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - A local veteran-founded nonprofit received a $200,000 check in an effort to continue to serve veterans across Mississippi. On Tuesday, 5th Squad received the Lowe’s Community Impact Grant as part of the company’s five-year, $100 million commitment to revitalizing communities and helping fulfill bucket list projects. The co-founder and president of 5th Squad, Lee Stringer, who is also a veteran, was brought to tears. “It was very emotional. From helping to cover bills to rec
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