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25 teams in 25 days: Stone Tomcats

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August 1, 2024

www.wxxv25.com – Jevan McCoskey – 2024-08-01 12:52:41

SUMMARY: The Stone Tomcats, with second-year head coach Jacob Aycock, aim for a successful season focused on winning. After narrowly missing playoffs last year, they emphasize daily improvement and compete fiercely against all opponents. Senior linebacker Dalton Stringer notes improved preparation, while senior running back Kylan Burnett highlights the importance of team chemistry. Both players express enthusiasm for their final season, showcasing dedication to success. Coach Aycock encourages a day-by-day approach despite the team’s excitement for the upcoming season, beginning with a rematch against the Biloxi Indians on August 30th, 2024. The Tomcats are determined to build on last year’s progress.

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Back Bay Mission & Ground Zero Blues Club Biloxi present the 2024 Musicians with a Mission

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Optimistic Saints and rebuilding Panthers set to unveil new offenses in NFC South clash

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-09-07 12:00:11

SUMMARY: The renovated Superdome will mark the beginning of the NFL season as the New Orleans Saints face the Carolina Panthers. New Orleans, under coach Dennis Allen and new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, aims to revitalize its offense with quarterback Derek Carr and players like Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave. Meanwhile, the Panthers, coming off a 2-15 season, have a new general manager and coach, signaling a fresh start. Both teams feature many new faces; Young is expected to lead Carolina’s challenged offense. As defenses adjust, the stakes for both teams are high heading into the season opener.

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Award-winning Delta State University faculty and student film project to air on Mississippi Public Broadcasting

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September 7, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-09-07 10:00:25

SUMMARY: The film “I Want to Be at the Meeting: Sacred and Secular in the Mississippi Delta” will air on Mississippi Public Broadcasting on September 13 and 15. It features Grammy-nominated artist Jontavious Willis and the Coahoma Community College Choir, presenting powerful gospel performances. Producer Don Allan Mitchell emphasized the project‘s interdisciplinary nature, stemming from a live-streamed concert during the pandemic. The film’s co-producer, Ted Fisher, recognized its potential as a documentary, showcasing the deep connection between blues and Black gospel music. Delta State University students played a key role in filming and editing, enhancing their learning experience.

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