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Mississippi‘s largest veterans home to open in Tradition in February 2025
SUMMARY: The long-awaited Veterans Home in Tradition, Mississippi, is set to open in February after delays since its 2019 groundbreaking. This $60 million facility, double the size of existing homes, will serve South Mississippi veterans. Designed to feel welcoming, it features areas called streets, neighborhoods, and a Town Center, offering amenities like a chapel, bank, and beauty shop. Accessibility is a priority, with adjustable facilities for wheelchair users, rolling showers, and private kitchens. Funded 65% by the federal VA, the 133,000-square-foot home will accommodate 100 veterans and potentially create up to 150 jobs upon opening.
In just a few months, the long-awaited Veterans Home in Tradition is expected to open its doors.
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10th Annual Heat for the Holidays Giveaway Kicks Off
SUMMARY: Payton Younger from Guer Heating and Air joins for the launch of the 10th Annual “Heat for the Holidays” contest, starting today. This contest offers a chance to win a complete HVAC system, aimed at providing comfort during winter in South Mississippi. Payton shares that the initiative began as a way to give back to the community, with their business having a 55-year history in the area. Participants can enter by visiting wxxv25.com, and the winner will be announced on December 18th. The contest continues to thrive thanks to support from local vendors.
Ethan interviews Peyton Younger with Geiger Heating and Air about why this contest is so important to them.
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Scholar Athlete of the Week: Hancock’s Karstyn Altese
SUMMARY: Hancock sophomore Carsten Altis has established herself as a leading golfer in the state, contributing to her team’s back-to-back 6A titles and winning the individual 6A title this year. Balancing her athletic and academic pursuits, Altis maintains an impressive 4.6 GPA. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing both sports and studies as she plans to follow her sister into college golf, aiming for SEC and D1 play. Altis believes in learning from mistakes, applying lessons from golf to her studies. Additionally, she is interested in studying Dermatology and serves as the vice president of the student council.
She helped her team win back to back 6A titles as well as the individual 6A title this year, she’s also already way ahead in the class room with a 4.6 GPA.
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Tech Byte – AI Voice Technology
SUMMARY: The nostalgia of Saturday morning cartoons and their iconic voices is explored in this week‘s Tech Bite, featuring voice actors Scott Innes (Scooby-Doo) and Rob Paulson (Pinky from Pinky and the Brain). They discuss concerns over AI-generated voiceovers, expressing that their voices are being replicated without consent and no laws currently protect them. Innes highlights the confusion over ownership and compensation, especially with companies like Warner Brothers. The topic of James Earl Jones licensing his voice for Darth Vader is noted as a significant example. The episode invites viewers to the Chattanooga ComicCon on October 26-27.
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