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In a statement, Watford described him as "a local lad who quite simply lived and breathed the Hornets, Jackett was a homegrown star who played an instrumental part in some of our greatest successes".

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

In this case, the Hornets ended up going with a different photographer.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

One supplier, Wild Hornets, produces more than 10,000 interceptor drones a month but says the vehicles are needed to meet high demand in Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Aged 20, the Hornets prodigy is the fastest player to reach that mark in NBA history, requiring just 58 games.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

We are the Hornets and that is final.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson