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Léon Marchand completes his dominating run through the Paris Olympics, capturing 4th swimming gold

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August 2, 2024

www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-08-02 15:50:12

SUMMARY: Léon Marchand celebrated a remarkable achievement at the Paris Olympics, winning four gold medals in swimming, solidifying his status as a standout athlete. He secured his final gold in the 200-meter individual medley with an Olympic record time of 1:54.06, narrowly missing the world record held by Ryan Lochte. Marchand’s victories included the 400 IM, 200 butterfly, and 200 backstroke, making him the fourth swimmer ever to win four individual golds in one Olympics. The crowd, including French President Emmanuel Macron, passionately supported him. Meanwhile, Australia’s Cameron McEvoy and Kaylee McKeown also claimed golds in their events.

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Mississippi House panel starts study that could lead to tax cuts

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September 9, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2024-09-09 08:12:49

SUMMARY: Mississippi lawmakers are considering a comprehensive proposal to make the state‘s tax system fairer and more efficient in the upcoming year. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Trey Lamar, along with other Republican leaders, aims to eliminate the state’s income tax as a long-term goal. A bipartisan group, appointed by House Speaker Jason White, will review tax structures, while a Senate committee will study financial issues. During a recent meeting, mayors expressed challenges in funding infrastructure, with many cities relying heavily on sales and use tax revenue. Lamar suggested increasing spending flexibility for local governments on public infrastructure projects.

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Back Bay Mission & Ground Zero Blues Club Biloxi present the 2024 Musicians with a Mission

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2 days ago

September 7, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-09-07 16:00:53

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Optimistic Saints and rebuilding Panthers set to unveil new offenses in NFC South clash

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September 7, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-09-07 12:00:11

SUMMARY: The renovated Superdome will mark the beginning of the NFL season as the New Orleans Saints face the Carolina Panthers. New Orleans, under coach Dennis Allen and new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, aims to revitalize its offense with quarterback Derek Carr and players like Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave. Meanwhile, the Panthers, coming off a 2-15 season, have a new general manager and coach, signaling a fresh start. Both teams feature many new faces; Young is expected to lead Carolina’s challenged offense. As defenses adjust, the stakes for both teams are high heading into the season opener.

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