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Mississippi Airman Accounted for from WWII

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1 month ago

August 9, 2024

www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-08-09 10:03:10

SUMMARY: The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced the identification of U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Alvin R. Scarborough, who died as a prisoner of war during World War II. Captured during the Bataan Peninsula surrender in 1942, he endured the Bataan Death March and was interned at Cabanatuan POW camp, where he died on July 28, 1942. His remains were buried in a common grave and later moved to the Manila American Cemetery as unidentified. Advances in forensic techniques, including DNA analysis, led to his identification. Scarborough will be reburied in Carthage, Mississippi.

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North Bay Civitan hosting teddy bear drive-thru for Highway Patrol troops statewide

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September 20, 2024

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Secret Service report details communication failures preceding July assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump

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6 hours ago

September 20, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-09-20 12:25:29

SUMMARY: A recent report indicates that poor communication between the Secret Service and local law enforcement hampered security during a July assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. On July 13, a gunman opened fire from an unsecured rooftop during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, injuring Trump. The report highlights significant “communications deficiencies” that prevented coordination and awareness of the threat. The Secret Service had prior knowledge of potential security risks at the rally site but failed to implement adequate measures. The report raises concerns about tactical planning and responsibility, as some agents were placed on modified duty following the incident.

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Annual Witches Ride returns to Ocean Springs

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8 hours ago

September 20, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-09-20 10:25:40

SUMMARY: Diana Odom discusses the upcoming 7th Annual Witches Ride of Ocean Springs, scheduled for Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 5:30 PM. This family-friendly event invites participants aged 18 and older to ride as witches and wizards for a $50 fee, with limited space for golf carts at $100. This year’s theme is “Under the Spell of the Sea.” The ride aims to support local animal welfare organizations, having raised over $63,000 since its inception. The festivities include a Halloween Pub Crawl for adults and are expected to draw large crowds, making it vital for safety with barricaded routes.

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