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Private lander makes first US moon landing in more than 50 years

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7 months ago

February 23, 2024

www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-02-23 09:41:51

SUMMARY: Intuitive Machines successfully landed a lunar lander near the south pole of the moon after facing challenges with its laser navigation system. The company had to switch to an experimental NASA laser system at the last minute, causing some delay in the landing process. The lander, Odysseus, received a weak signal after touchdown, marking a successful mission. This achievement is part of NASA’s effort to commercialize lunar deliveries. The landing site was chosen for its proximity to potential water sources, and the lander carried various experiments and payloads, including items from Columbia Sportswear, sculptor Jeff Koons, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

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

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September 7, 2024

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

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September 7, 2024

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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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13 hours ago

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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