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A massive prisoner swap involving the United States and Russia is underway, an AP source says

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August 1, 2024

www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-08-01 09:38:53

SUMMARY: A significant prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia is in progress, involving Americans deemed wrongfully detained, including journalist Evan Gershkovich and corporate executive Paul Whelan, both convicted of espionage charges viewed as baseless by the U.S. Alsu Kurmasheva, a journalist for Radio Free Europe, is also set to be released. President Biden has prioritized the release of wrongfully detained Americans as part of his foreign policy. Gershkovich, arrested in March 2023, faced numerous closed hearings, while Whelan, imprisoned since 2018, had previously been excluded from prior exchanges.

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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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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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