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Some Americans will get their student loans canceled in February as Biden accelerates his new plan

SUMMARY: The Biden administration is initiating a student loan forgiveness program ahead of schedule in February under the new SAVE plan. This new repayment plan will benefit borrowers who originally took out $12,000 or less to attend college and have made at least 10 years of payments. Those with higher loan balances will benefit but on an extended timeline. The plan aims to help community college students and provide faster debt relief than previously available income-driven repayment plans. Republicans oppose this plan, arguing that it benefits college-educated individuals and campaign voters. The Education Department will automatically wipe away balances for eligible borrowers and will send notifications to those who have not enrolled.
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DreKo Music Productions LLC Ribbon Cutting

SUMMARY: DreKo Music Productions LLC in Gulfport, MS, celebrated its 5th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting for a new executive facility. Founder Andreius Moore, known as DreKo the Prophet, emphasized the space’s role in artist consultations and evaluations. The company caters to various creative professionals, including musicians, writers, and influencers. Vice President Alisha Leeha Moore highlighted their comprehensive services for entrepreneurs in the arts. Gulfport Chamber of Commerce’s Laura Benoit noted the importance of such events for community visibility. Moore expressed his commitment to artist development, aiming to help creatives find their identities. The company has also partnered with Tampa’s Symphonic Distribution for artist marketing.
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Easter events happening across the coast

SUMMARY: Easter Weekend on the Mississippi Gulf Coast offers various fun events. The Mississippi Aquarium hosts an Easter Egg hunt with special penguin eggs and a golden egg prize. The City of Waveland features a parade with floats, classic cars, and marching bands, followed by an egg hunt and petting zoo. Green Acres Creamery in Saucier offers an egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny. Hattiesburg’s zoo hosts an Eggz-otic egg hunt, with 250 eggs hidden and a big prize for the golden egg. On Easter Day, Mosaic Church holds a service at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, open to the public.
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Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Vancleave’s Hunter Harper!

SUMMARY: Hunter Harper, a senior dual-sport athlete at Vancleave High School, is this week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. He rushed over 900 yards during his final football season, leading the Bulldogs to their 16th playoff appearance. Harper, who was pivotal in helping his baseball team win the school’s second State Championship, is now striving for back-to-back titles. With a 5-1 record, 39 strikeouts, and a .384 batting average, he is confident heading into playoffs. Harper values his leadership role and aims to inspire younger athletes. Best of luck to him and the Bulldogs in their playoff campaign!
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