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Shooting at Trump rally is being investigated as assassination attempt, AP sources say

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2 months ago

July 13, 2024

www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2024-07-13 18:59:15

SUMMARY: A shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, is being investigated as an attempted assassination, according to law enforcement officials. The shooter, who was not an attendee and was killed by U.S. Secret Service agents, left one rally attendee dead. Trump, escorted off stage, is “fine” and undergoing a medical check. The incident occurred as Trump was discussing border crossing numbers. President Joe Biden and other political figures were briefed. Trump Jr. and other political leaders expressed support. Local officers are treating the site as a crime scene. This event has prompted widespread condemnation of political violence.

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Back Bay Mission & Ground Zero Blues Club Biloxi present the 2024 Musicians with a Mission

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September 7, 2024

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Optimistic Saints and rebuilding Panthers set to unveil new offenses in NFC South clash

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September 7, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-09-07 12:00:11

SUMMARY: The renovated Superdome will mark the beginning of the NFL season as the New Orleans Saints face the Carolina Panthers. New Orleans, under coach Dennis Allen and new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, aims to revitalize its offense with quarterback Derek Carr and players like Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave. Meanwhile, the Panthers, coming off a 2-15 season, have a new general manager and coach, signaling a fresh start. Both teams feature many new faces; Young is expected to lead Carolina’s challenged offense. As defenses adjust, the stakes for both teams are high heading into the season opener.

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Award-winning Delta State University faculty and student film project to air on Mississippi Public Broadcasting

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11 hours ago

September 7, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-09-07 10:00:25

SUMMARY: The film “I Want to Be at the Meeting: Sacred and Secular in the Mississippi Delta” will air on Mississippi Public Broadcasting on September 13 and 15. It features Grammy-nominated artist Jontavious Willis and the Coahoma Community College Choir, presenting powerful gospel performances. Producer Don Allan Mitchell emphasized the project‘s interdisciplinary nature, stemming from a live-streamed concert during the pandemic. The film’s co-producer, Ted Fisher, recognized its potential as a documentary, showcasing the deep connection between blues and Black gospel music. Delta State University students played a key role in filming and editing, enhancing their learning experience.

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