SUMMARY: On New Year’s Day, a pickup truck driver, later identified as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, sped through a crowd in New Orleans’ French Quarter, killing at least 15 people and injuring around 30. Jabbar was killed in a shootout with police, and the FBI is investigating the incident as terrorism, suspecting he did not act alone. The investigation revealed explosive devices in the area, and a flag representing the Islamic State was found on Jabbar’s vehicle. Financial distress and a recent divorce were noted in his background. The incident led to the postponement of a major college football game.

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SUMMARY: 2024 has been a remarkable year for Mississippi coast schools, marked by numerous athletic achievements. The West Harrison cheer squad won their third national title, while the St. Patrick’s girls and Bay High boys soccer teams secured back-to-back state championships. Dorian McMillian earned the Mr. Basketball honor, and the Long Beach girls bowling team claimed their third state title. Track athlete Julie Segroves set a pole vault state record. Gulfport’s Tyse Love joined the USA Junior Olympic team, while volleyball stars Barnes and Favre led their teams to a third consecutive state championship. The year concluded with Poplarville’s first football state title.

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SUMMARY: Linda Lavin, the Tony Award-winning actress known for her role as Alice Hyatt on the TV sitcom *Alice*, has died at 87 from complications of lung cancer. Lavin made her Broadway debut and won a Tony in 1987 for *Broadway Bound*. She starred in *Alice* from 1976 to 1985, where her character became a working-class icon. Lavin also appeared on Broadway in *The New Century* and *Collected Stories*, and earned praise in later roles, including in *The Lyons* and *Follies*. She recently worked on Netflix’s *No Good Deed* and Hulu’s *Mid-Century Modern*. Lavin’s legacy includes a strong theater career and advocacy for hard work in the arts.

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