Joe Cook

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Evening Sports Director and Morning Co-Anchor at WAPT-TV (Jackson, MS)

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Mississippi College names Rachel Travis as new women's basketball head coach

6 days ago | wapt.com | Joe Cook

The Mississippi College have a new women's basketball head coach in Rachel Travis.Travis comes in after serving as an assistant coach for the Tulsa Golden Wave who are coming off a WNIT appearance. Travis has over a decade of coaching experience with stints at Austin Peay, South Alabama and Longwood.She replaces Greg Long who led the Choctaws for 5 seasons.
NFL coach visits students at Velma Jackson

1 month ago | wapt.com | Joe Cook

AS THE NEW PLAYERS THAT HAVE LANDED IN JACKSON. WELL, FOR MANY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES IN MISSISSIPPI, ESPECIALLY FOOTBALL, THE GOAL IS TO END UP PLAYING ON SUNDAYS. BUT WHAT IF THEY GOT TO SEE WHAT PRO COACHES ARE LOOKING FOR BEFORE THEY EVEN GRADUATED? TODAY AT VELMA JACKSON, STUDENTS AND ATHLETES HEARD FROM FRED WALKER, AN ASSISTANT COACH FOR THE JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS.
Jackson State community gives back for another year

1 month ago | wapt.com | Joe Cook

It was a day of giving over at Jackson State University on Saturday for the school's biannual Crop Drop event. Cars were lined up all the way to Gallatin Street as they descended on the campus to pick up much-needed items. People were greeted with sweet potatoes, collard greens, cleaning supplies, even generators and other goods as the school gave back to those in need in the capital city. One JSU senior says this event really makes a difference for those trying to make ends meet.
JSU's Ashley Robinson named national athletics director of the year for a second time

1 month ago | wapt.com | Joe Cook

For the second time in three years JSU athletics director Ashley Robinson earns National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics AD of the Year Award.Robinson, a Murrah grad, was recognized as one of four ADs at the Football Championship Subdivision or FCS level to win the award.In 2024 the JSU Tigers started the year with another SWAC Championship from the women's basketball program in what would be Tomekia Reed's final season as head coach.
Eyes of the nation on Mississippi after deadly tornadoes ravage communities

1 month ago | wapt.com | Angela Williams |Joe Cook

Mississippi is once again in the national spotlight as residents across the state work to clean up after the weekend’s deadly tornadoes. An EF-2 tornado that struck Walthall County killed three people. The track of that tornado went on for 70 miles, according to state officials. Drone video from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency shows wide swaths of trees that were snapped and knocked over. It looks almost like a pile of matchsticks.
MVSU Devilettes get rare win in SWAC tournament

2 months ago | wapt.com | Joe Cook

College Park, GA – The Mississippi Valley State Devilettes are still dancing! In a thrilling opening-round battle of the SWAC Tournament at the Gateway Center Arena, MVSU edged past Florida A&M 68-65 in an overtime showdown, punching their ticket to the next round. The Devilettes (9-22, 6-12 SWAC) showed resilience and heart, overcoming multiple deficits in a back-and-forth contest that featured six ties and 19 lead changes.
Tommy Davidson returns to Mississippi for special performance

2 months ago | wapt.com | Joe Cook

Tommy Davidson, a multi-talented comedian, actor, and musician, returned to his home state of Mississippi for a special performance at Johnny T's Bistro. "I didn't know much about this place. I was born here, and that's as much as I know. I was abandoned here as an infant in the trash," Davidson said. "My family (was) here in Greenville, and they raised me in D.C. and Maryland and New York City.
MHSAA state soccer championships rescheduled

Feb 13, 2025 | wapt.com | Joe Cook

The MHSAA state soccer championships were all set to play this Friday and Saturday. But due to incoming inclement weather the games scheduled for Saturday have now been moved to Monday.A another string of rain and storms is scheduled for Saturday forcing the move.Games will begin at 10am on Monday at Ridgeland and Germantown High School.Schedule, tickets and parking info here.
National Signing Day Recap Part 2

Feb 6, 2025 | wapt.com | Joe Cook

Mavericks, where they had 4 athletes signing offensive lineman Ryan White Jr. will attend Northwest Mississippi College. Defensive back Amaya Esko will attend Mississippi Gulf Coast, while wide receiver Trey Stevenson, he will attend South Alabama. And lastly, kicker Simon Taylor will play for the Jackson State Tigers. Now Germantown head coach Russell Mitchell saying none of his players would get to this point without *** strong support system. The these guys are, are well supported at home.
Mississippi man becomes international arm wrestling champion

Feb 4, 2025 | wapt.com | Joe Cook

Wayne Withers, a refrigeration worker from Carthage, has become an international arm wrestling champion, competing and winning titles around the world."I never expected this at all," Withers said.Withers, often compared to Sylvester Stallone's character in "Over the Top," has achieved significant success in arm wrestling, both locally and internationally."When I was growing up, I had this little voice telling me I'd be really good at that one day," Withers said.