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Alan Alda kept his boots and dog tags from ‘M*A*S*H’ for 40 years. Now he’ll offer them at auction
SUMMARY: Actor Alan Alda is auctioning the combat boots and dog tags he wore as Hawkeye on the television series “M-A-S-H”. The artifacts, kept by Alda after the show ended 40 years ago, will be sold by Heritage Auctions on July 28. Proceeds will benefit the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University, a center he helped create to improve communication among scientists and doctors. The dog tags bear the names of two real soldiers, adding significance to the items, which Alda says helped him connect with the character and the realities of war.
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Pearl River CC Baseball wins back-to-back MACCC Titles! The Wildcat’s fourth conference title in five years.
SUMMARY: The Pearl River Wildcats clinched their fourth MACCC title in five years despite dropping the first game in an 11-inning battle against Northwest Mississippi Community College. Players like Max Miller and Kyler King described the adrenaline and camaraderie fueling their comeback and celebration. Right-handed pitcher and outfielder Logan Fontenelle called the victory “one of the greatest experiences” of his life. Head Coach Michael Avalon emphasized the competition’s difficulty, highlighting the Wildcats’ remarkable achievement in one of the nation’s toughest conferences. Now, Pearl River looks forward to hosting the Region 23 tournament at “The Dub” next week.
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Waveland shares update to the Marriott Hotel
SUMMARY: Construction is underway on Waveland’s first hotel in over 20 years, a $16 million dual-brand Marriott featuring Fairfield and TownePlace Suites. Located along Highway 90 near the old Spanish Trail, the hotel is expected to boost economic growth in Hancock County by attracting short-term visitors to Stennis Space Center, Port Bienville, and Stennis Airport. Mayor Trapani highlights the hotel’s potential to encourage more long-term residents as people tend to settle in areas they’ve visited. The project involves collaboration among the city, Hancock County Board of Supervisors, and the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission. A ribbon cutting is planned for next summer.
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Mississippi State fires Head Baseball Coach Chris Lemonis
SUMMARY: Mississippi State Athletics Director Zac Selmon announced the termination of head baseball coach Chris Lemonis, effective immediately. Lemonis, in his seventh season, led the team to a national championship in 2021 but did not meet performance expectations. Assistant coach Justin Parker will serve as the interim head coach. Selmon emphasized the need for a change to ensure the program’s future success, highlighting Mississippi State’s rich baseball tradition and commitment to excellence. Lemonis’s record stands at 232-135 at MSU, with a career mark of 373-226-2, including multiple NCAA Tournament appearances and College World Series participations.
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