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Coco Gauff loses an argument with the chair umpire and a match to Donna Vekic at the Paris Olympics
SUMMARY: Coco Gauff faced a disappointing elimination in the third round of the Paris Olympics, losing to Donna Vekic 7-6, 6-2 amid a controversial officiating decision. Gauff, emotional and frustrated by the call, called for video review in tennis, highlighting repeated issues with officiating during her matches. Despite leading early, she faltered, particularly in a crucial tiebreaker. In the mixed doubles, Gauff and Taylor Fritz secured a quarterfinal spot. Gauff had aimed to win three medals at the Olympics but now focuses on performing well in doubles events, expressing her desire to return home with a medal.
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Pascagoula parks being built thanks to food and drinks tax
SUMMARY: In Pascagoula, Mississippi, childhood memories are being created through parks funded by a 2% tax on restaurant food and drinks. Since 2013, this tax has generated about a million dollars annually, supporting playground equipment and a ten-million-dollar sports complex. City Manager Justin Larsen emphasizes the tax’s role in enhancing the 2012 parks and recreation master plan. Families, like Charlotte Jerde’s, cherish experiences at these parks, noting their importance beyond just facilities. The funding also maintains unseen aspects like field upkeep and lighting, ensuring the longevity of these community spaces for future generations.
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HII Hosts HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Leaders at Ingalls Shipbuilding
SUMMARY: HII hosted leaders from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) at its Ingalls Shipbuilding division to discuss the implementation of new processes to accelerate ship production, following the memorandum of understanding signed earlier. The visit included a tour of the shipyard and a demonstration of the new virtual welding lab, showcasing the use of technology to improve workforce skills. Both companies aim to leverage their expertise and resources to enhance efficiency, technological innovation, and strengthen global defense. Ingalls Shipbuilding President Brian Blanchette and HHI CEO Won-ho Joo highlighted the importance of this strategic partnership.
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Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, St. Patrick’s Mary Evelyn Jakubik!
SUMMARY: Mary Evelyn Jakubik, a junior at St. Patrick, helped her tennis team win their first-ever State Championship on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. After rediscovering her passion for tennis during the COVID years, Jakubik’s dedication paid off as she was selected for the prestigious Ozaki Cup and won numerous tournaments, including a mixed doubles State title as a freshman. The day after the team victory, she clinched the girls’ singles State Championship by overcoming a tough first set. Jakubik, a three-time State Champion, is now aiming to win a girls doubles title with her sister, Campbell, next year.
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