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RISE To The Top! USM Program Earns Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP) Status
SUMMARY: The University of Southern Mississippi’s RISE To The Top! program for students with intellectual disabilities has been designated as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP), reaching a significant milestone. The four-year program, which includes academics and employment preparation, is a partnership between the Institute for Disability Studies and the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Professional Development. Highlights of the program include being one of only two CTP programs in Mississippi, enrollment with peer students, mentorship opportunities, employment-focused internships, campus life activities, and community engagement through service opportunities. This designation allows students to be eligible for federal student aid. The program is a joint effort between the Institute for Disability Studies and the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Professional Development.
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Biden’s student loan cancellation free to move forward as court order expires
SUMMARY: A Georgia judge allowed President Biden‘s student loan cancellation plan to proceed, dismissing the lawsuit from Georgia and transferring the case to Missouri. This plan, held up since September by legal challenges from seven Republican-led states, aims to forgive debt for approximately 30 million borrowers. The ruling enables the Education Department to finalize the cancellation process, potentially as soon as Friday. Missouri’s lawsuit claims that the cancellation will harm its student loan servicer, MOHELA, by affecting its revenue. Republican states argue the Department circumvented necessary waiting periods for implementing new rules.
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Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Gulfport Volleyball’s Lynde “Izzi” Barnes!
SUMMARY: Gulfport High School’s Lynde “Izzi” Barnes, the WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, excels as a middle hitter in volleyball, demonstrating remarkable skill and work ethic. Despite only starting to play four years ago after encouragement from her basketball coach, she has become a standout player, leading her team in kills and aces. Known as an “offensive terminator,” Izzi credits her success to her longtime setter, Lily Trosclair, and values her team’s strong familial bond. As she prepares for her final postseason, Izzi hopes to play at the collegiate level and leave a legacy of effort and positivity.
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Gulf Coast woman identified as New Orleans murder victim 22 years later
SUMMARY: A Long Beach woman, Lelia Ann May Malley, has been identified as a cold case murder victim after 22 years using new FBI technology—Investigative Genetic Genealogy. In February 2002, her body was discovered in Algiers, Louisiana, but remained unidentified until recently. Her daughter, Kimberly Bergeron, last saw her in 2000 and now seeks information about her mother’s death. Bergeron thanked the NOPD and FBI for their efforts in identifying Malley, while officials express hope that this case will lead to more answers for families in similar situations. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.
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