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Gulfport mayor proposes raises for fire and police dept. in new budget
SUMMARY: Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes has proposed salary increases for the city’s firefighters and police officers in his budget for the next fiscal year. This move is part of an attempt to support recruitment and retention within these departments, which have reportedly been facing challenges. Hewes did not specify the amount of the proposed raises, but stated they would be competitive. The city is still in the process of finalising the budget.
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SUMMARY: The Quadrantid meteor shower will peak on Friday, offering the year’s first opportunity to see fireballs in the sky. Optimal viewing will occur under a waning crescent moon with minimal light interference. Named after a now-defunct constellation, the Quadrantids can produce up to 120 meteors per hour, primarily composed of debris from asteroid 2003 EH1. For the best experience, viewers should find dark locations during early predawn hours and avoid distractions. The Quadrantid viewing lasts until January 16, with the next meteor shower, the Lyrids, peaking in mid-April.
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SUMMARY: In New Orleans, law enforcement, street performers, and football fans returned as the city mourned the victims of a New Year’s truck attack that killed 14 people, including the driver, Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who was inspired by the Islamic State. Jabbar, who died after a police shootout, had posted videos promoting violence prior to the incident. The FBI is investigating his radicalization while noting no links to other attacks. Memorials have been set up on Bourbon Street, which reopened the following day. The Sugar Bowl game resumed, and the upcoming Joan of Arc parade will still proceed as planned.
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Notre Dame defeats Georgia in the Allstate Sugar Bowl 23-10 to advance to the CFB Playoff semifinal
SUMMARY: The Notre Dame Fighting Irish, led by head coach Marcus Freeman and quarterback Riley Leonard, defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 23-10 in the Allstate Sugar Bowl, advancing to the College Football Playoff semifinals. Leonard, named the game’s MVP, contributed 154 passing yards, a touchdown, and 80 rushing yards. Freeman praised the team’s physicality and preparation, emphasizing the importance of controlling the line of scrimmage. Notre Dame’s victory, despite the challenges of a chaotic week, sets up a semifinal matchup against the Penn State Nittany Lions on January 9th in the Orange Bowl.
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