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Helene lashes the South with wind and sheets of rain. Millions are without power
SUMMARY: Hurricane Helene made landfall near the Aucilla River in Florida, resembling the impact of Hurricane Idalia from the previous year. As the hurricane crossed into Georgia, residents, including a family in Valdosta, sought shelter amid widespread power outages. Helene weakened to a tropical storm with maximum winds of 70 mph, moving north and causing flash flood warnings as it struck southern states. Over 1.2 million homes lost power, and curfews were instituted in certain areas for safety. Helene is the eighth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, which is expected to be above average this year.
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Pearl River CC Baseball wins back-to-back MACCC Titles! The Wildcat’s fourth conference title in five years.
SUMMARY: The Pearl River Wildcats clinched their fourth MACCC title in five years despite dropping the first game in an 11-inning battle against Northwest Mississippi Community College. Players like Max Miller and Kyler King described the adrenaline and camaraderie fueling their comeback and celebration. Right-handed pitcher and outfielder Logan Fontenelle called the victory “one of the greatest experiences” of his life. Head Coach Michael Avalon emphasized the competition’s difficulty, highlighting the Wildcats’ remarkable achievement in one of the nation’s toughest conferences. Now, Pearl River looks forward to hosting the Region 23 tournament at “The Dub” next week.
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Waveland shares update to the Marriott Hotel
SUMMARY: Construction is underway on Waveland’s first hotel in over 20 years, a $16 million dual-brand Marriott featuring Fairfield and TownePlace Suites. Located along Highway 90 near the old Spanish Trail, the hotel is expected to boost economic growth in Hancock County by attracting short-term visitors to Stennis Space Center, Port Bienville, and Stennis Airport. Mayor Trapani highlights the hotel’s potential to encourage more long-term residents as people tend to settle in areas they’ve visited. The project involves collaboration among the city, Hancock County Board of Supervisors, and the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission. A ribbon cutting is planned for next summer.
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Mississippi State fires Head Baseball Coach Chris Lemonis
SUMMARY: Mississippi State Athletics Director Zac Selmon announced the termination of head baseball coach Chris Lemonis, effective immediately. Lemonis, in his seventh season, led the team to a national championship in 2021 but did not meet performance expectations. Assistant coach Justin Parker will serve as the interim head coach. Selmon emphasized the need for a change to ensure the program’s future success, highlighting Mississippi State’s rich baseball tradition and commitment to excellence. Lemonis’s record stands at 232-135 at MSU, with a career mark of 373-226-2, including multiple NCAA Tournament appearances and College World Series participations.
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