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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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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SUMMARY: Fat Bear Week has commenced at Alaska’s Katmai National Park, inviting viewers to vote for their favorite among 12 hefty brown bears, now in its 10th year. The contest highlights the survival of approximately 2,200 brown bears that gorge on salmon before winter hibernation. The introduction of contestants was delayed due to the death of Bear 402, killed in a fight. This year’s bracket features matchups where voting considers bears’ overall success in fattening up rather than size alone. Voting will continue until October 8, with millions expected to participate.

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