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Dr. Tracy Cook named as President of Alcorn State University
SUMMARY: Dr. Tracy M. Cook has been named the 21st president of Alcorn State University by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning. Cook, who has been serving as interim president since July 8, 2023, will officially assume the role on April 1, 2024. A native of Mississippi, Cook earned degrees at Alcorn and has over 25 years of administrative experience in education. The decision to appoint Cook as president was met with enthusiasm from the Alcorn community, with many expressing confidence in his abilities to lead the university to greater success in the future.
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Super Bowl week: Stars and athletes bring buzz into New Orleans before big game in the Big Easy
SUMMARY: The Super Bowl in New Orleans features a week-long celebration leading up to the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles game, filled with star-studded events. Shaquille O’Neal hosts his carnival-themed “Shaq’s Fun House” with artists like Ludacris, while Flavor Flav performs at Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgate. Exclusive parties include Michael Rubin’s invite-only Fanatics event with performances from Post Malone and Travis Scott. Other highlights include the Madden Bowl, Super Bowl Soulful Celebration, and major performances by artists such as Diplo, Cardi B, and T-Pain. The festivities aim to uplift spirits in New Orleans following recent tragedies.
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Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, but import taxes still in place for Canada and China
SUMMARY: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a one-month pause on tariffs after speaking with U.S. President Donald Trump, who confirmed the delay. Mexico will deploy 10,000 National Guard members to curb drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl, while the U.S. commits to limit weapon smuggling into Mexico. Although tariffs against Canada and China are still set to proceed, Trump criticized Canada for its lack of cooperation regarding banking and drug-related issues. Economists warn that the tariffs could raise prices and negatively impact economic growth. The situation remains tense, with uncertainty around potential tariff escalations and their consequences on trade.
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SUMMARY: The Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport will conduct the annual Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2025 from February 3-14, 2025. This exercise, coordinated by U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Navy Installations Command, consists of a field training exercise (Citadel Shield) and a command post exercise (Solid Curtain) aimed at improving readiness and interoperability among Navy security forces and partner agencies. Although designed to enhance security, the exercise may cause increased traffic and delays around the base. Captain Ana Franco emphasized the importance of training to protect the base’s employees and residents. For updates, follow their social media.
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