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Mississippi Stories: Brittany Wagner
Mississippi Stories: Brittany Wagner
In this episode of Mississippi Stories, Mississippi Today Editor-At-Large Marshall Ramsey sits down with Brittany Wagner. Brittany is a nationally respected athletic academic counselor and motivational speaker best known for her role as the breakout star of the hit Netflix documentary series Last Chance U.
Recognized for her compassion, encouragement, and no-nonsense attitude, Brittany guided many young men to academic and professional success despite run-ins with the law, extreme poverty, abandonment, and often a complete lack of academic preparedness. She has helped over 200 football players academically qualify for nationally respected NCAA Division I schools, and all of the students Brittany advised who are currently playing in the NFL, also hold college degrees.
Brittany’s inadvertent stardom led to feature interviews with ABC’s Nightline, The Dan Patrick Show, GQ,The New York Times, The LA Times and Sports Illustrated — to name a few. For the past four years, Brittany has traveled all over the country as a motivational speaker. In the fall of 2017, she launched her own company, Ten Thousand Pencils (10KP).
This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
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Fires continue into the weekend in Los Angeles
SUMMARY: Wildfires have devastated parts of Los Angeles, with over 12,000 structures destroyed and at least 11 confirmed fatalities. Many residents, like Bridget Berg, returned to their neighborhoods to assess the destruction, finding only ashes of their homes. Firefighters gained control due to calmer winds, but the threat remains as new evacuations were ordered. Criticism arose over city leadership’s failure to ensure adequate firefighting resources. As recovery efforts begin, community efforts are underway to support those affected. Celebrities like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are engaging in relief efforts, emphasizing the widespread impact on a diverse community.
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LIVE: Thousands of homes burn in Los Angeles wildfires
SUMMARY: Firefighters in Los Angeles are battling several major wildfires that have claimed five lives and destroyed nearly 2,000 structures, including homes and businesses. Among the hardest hit are the Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires, with the Palisades Fire becoming the most destructive in the city’s history, scorching over 17,000 acres. Strong winds have hampered firefighting efforts, but conditions improved slightly, allowing teams to make progress. Evacuation orders were issued for approximately 130,000 residents, and notable figures, including celebrities, lost their homes. The destruction has targeted densely populated areas, revealing the growing impact of climate change on wildfire seasons.
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