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Picayune RB Dante Dowdell receives 5A Mr. Football Award

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2022-11-29 22:33:36

Senior running back Dante Dowdell became the first-ever Picayune player to receive the Mr. Football Award for Class 5A, fresh off the Maroon Tide’s South State championship game victory over Gautier, in which Dowdell played his best game in the biggest game of the season.

The U.S. Army Bowl All-American posted a season high 241 yards and a career high five touchdowns on 26 carries.

Dowdell has been a bell cow all year long for the Tide, currently just shy of 2,000 yards with 28 touchdowns on more than eight yards per carry.

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Sherral’s Diner to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-11-19 15:14:00

SUMMARY: Sherral’s Diner in Carriere, MS, will welcome America’s Best Restaurants for a feature on December 3, 2024. This national media company aims to spotlight local eateries, showcasing Sherral’s popular Southern comfort food, including fried chicken and red beans, during an on-camera interview with owners Jeremy and Jennifer Hepler. The Heplers, who revived the diner in 2013 after it closed post-Hurricane Katrina, hope the episode will boost awareness and sales for their family-friendly restaurant. Filming will take place from 9 am to noon CST, with the episode premiere date to be announced on social media and their website.

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Mississippi College announces name change, cancellation of football program

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-11-18 14:56:00

SUMMARY: The Mississippi College Board of Trustees has approved a name change from Mississippi College to Mississippi Christian University, effective in 2026 coinciding with its bicentennial. This move reinforces the university’s commitment to academic excellence and its Christian vision. Other approved changes include a preliminary academic reorganization that elevates the Department of Christian Studies and a strategic realignment of athletics, notably discontinuing the intercollegiate football program to enhance Division II sports and facility upgrades. These initiatives aim to ensure long-term sustainability and organizational efficiency for the university’s future.

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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up and debt payments loom

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-11-18 11:04:00

SUMMARY: Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy seeking to restructure amid significant losses and competition from larger carriers. The airline has lost over $2.5 billion since 2020 and faces a billion-dollar debt due in 2025 and 2026. Despite the bankruptcy, Spirit assured normal operations for bookings and employee payments. The company secured a $350 million investment and converted $795 million in debt to equity. Rising costs and lower fares have tarnished Spirit’s profitability, compelling them to alter their business model, including bundled fares, in an attempt to stay competitive in a challenging market.

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