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McPhee-McCuin says Ole Miss WBB deserves ‘higher seed’ than projected in NCAA Tournament

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www.wcbi.com – Jon Sokoloff – 2024-03-04 18:35:40

SUMMARY: Ole Miss women’s basketball team made history by securing their first 12-win SEC season after defeating Arkansas 87-43. With a six-game winning streak, the team’s last four victories were by at least 20 points, showcasing their strength heading into the NCAA Tournament. Head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin emphasized the team’s deserving of a higher seed and respect in the tournament. ESPN bracketologist Charlie Creme currently projects them as a No. 7 seed, but the team hopes to prove themselves further. The impressive performance has sent a message that Ole Miss women’s basketball is a force to be reckoned with.

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All aboard American Airlines jet that collided with Army helicopter feared dead

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January 30, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – Anna Chen – 2025-01-30 05:24:00

SUMMARY: A tragic collision occurred on January 29, 2025, when an American Airlines jet, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport. At least 28 bodies were recovered from the Potomac River, prompting officials to transition from rescue to recovery operations. The incident is poised to be the deadliest U.S. air crash in nearly 24 years. The flight, involved in a training flight with a military helicopter, experienced a loss of altitude before the collision. Investigations into the cause are underway as the search continues and the airport reopens the following day.

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Trump says he will issue an executive order Monday to get TikTok back up

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January 19, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-01-19 09:20:00

SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the deadline for TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to find an approved U.S. buyer. This decision follows the removal of TikTok from app stores due to a federal law requiring ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban, citing national security concerns. Trump’s order would delay the law’s restrictions, offering ByteDance more time to negotiate a sale. Despite challenges, including TikTok’s legal disputes, Trump emphasized the app’s potential value and the importance of keeping it operational in the U.S.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: January 17-19

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January 17, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-01-17 07:20:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (January 17-19), Mississippi offers a variety of events. Highlights include the JSU Tiger Parade of Champions in Jackson, Fleet Feet Coffee Run, and several Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. The Bridgid Ferguson Trio and Storytelling Festival also take place in Jackson, along with exhibits like “Of Salt and Spirit.” In Vicksburg, enjoy the Winter Youth Rodeo and Peruvian Delights Wine Dinner, while Natchez hosts a Krewe of Phoenix Ball and a Farmers Market. The Pine Belt features Artrageous in Hattiesburg and karaoke in Laurel. Other events include jazz, comedy, and live performances across the region.

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