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Four Ocean Springs schools participate in National Walk to School Day
Four schools in Ocean Springs participated in today’s ‘National Walk to School Day.’ Students from Oak Park, Pecan Park, Magnolia Park, and Upper Elementary schools walked with their parents, friends, and some teachers to school this morning.
The schools started this a couple of years ago with a club called the Ospreys, which helped organize the event.
The schools think it is a great way to promote health and wellness while encouraging younger students to start healthy habits.
Oak Park Elementary Principal Jennifer Pope tells News 25 she enjoys the chance to switch…
SUMMARY: Lane Breland, a talented tennis player from Stone High School, is this week’s WXXV Student Athlete. Breland, who started playing tennis in 7th grade, has reached the state championship three times but is determined to end his senior season with a victory. He values perseverance, learning to never give up even in tough situations. Breland enjoys doubles for its intensity and team spirit. He’s optimistic about his team’s chances at the state championship and plans to continue his tennis career at Co-Lin Community College after graduation, where he feels the team atmosphere mirrors that of Stone County.
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SUMMARY: Anthony Wilson, Chairman, President, and CEO of Mississippi Power, announced his retirement this summer after over four decades with the company and Southern Company. He expressed gratitude for his career in his home region, highlighting his employees’ dedication to safe, reliable energy. Under his leadership, Mississippi Power has achieved industry recognition for safety and storm response while experiencing significant growth, including contracts worth $10 billion. Wilson has also contributed to economic and workforce development, notably supporting the campaign to change Mississippi’s state flag. His influence will be felt for years, and he is commended for his commitment to the community and the company.
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Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog are found dead in their New Mexico home
SUMMARY: Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home, with no foul play suspected. Hackman, 95, known for his roles in “The French Connection” and “Unforgiven,” had a prolific acting career until retiring in the early 2000s. He and Arakawa, whom he met in the mid-1980s, lived in a modest home valued at over $1 million. Hackman had three children from a previous marriage but none with Arakawa. He was noted for his reclusive lifestyle, enjoying simple pleasures like watching low-budget films together.
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