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Starkville Derby helps fundraise for local humane society
SUMMARY: The world’s largest wiener dog race, the Starkville Derby, has become a popular event in Starkville, Mississippi. The event was born out of the need for a spring event in the town and has seen larger crowds each year. In addition to being a race, the event also raises money for the Oktibbeha County Humane Society, with fundraising being essential to the care of the over 5,000 animals that come through the shelter each year. The success of the derby has greatly helped the Humane Society in raising funds to support their operations and care for the animals.
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Families visit DC crash site days after the deadliest US air disaster in a generation
SUMMARY: On February 1, 2025, families of the victims from the deadliest U.S. air disaster in nearly 25 years visited the crash site near Reagan National Airport. An American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk collided on January 29, killing all 67 aboard, including figure skaters and hunters. Federal investigators are examining conflicting altitude data from the flight and helicopter, while the NTSB continues to gather information. The crash occurred in busy airspace and raises concerns about air traffic control staffing. Recovery efforts continue, with 42 bodies recovered. The incident remains under investigation, with a preliminary report expected in 30 days.
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SUMMARY: A tragic collision occurred on January 29, 2025, when an American Airlines jet, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport. At least 28 bodies were recovered from the Potomac River, prompting officials to transition from rescue to recovery operations. The incident is poised to be the deadliest U.S. air crash in nearly 24 years. The flight, involved in a training flight with a military helicopter, experienced a loss of altitude before the collision. Investigations into the cause are underway as the search continues and the airport reopens the following day.
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SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the deadline for TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to find an approved U.S. buyer. This decision follows the removal of TikTok from app stores due to a federal law requiring ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban, citing national security concerns. Trump’s order would delay the law’s restrictions, offering ByteDance more time to negotiate a sale. Despite challenges, including TikTok’s legal disputes, Trump emphasized the app’s potential value and the importance of keeping it operational in the U.S.
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News from the South - Alabama News Feed6 days agoTrump’s federal funding freeze leads to confusion, concern among Alabama agencies, nonprofits • Alabama Reflector
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Kaiser Health News6 days agoTrump’s Funding ‘Pause’ Throws States, Health Industry Into Chaos
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News from the South - Kentucky News Feed3 days agoWKU Mourns Loss Of Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach Brent Chumbley
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Local News6 days agoFormer Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart continues to impress as the first Reese’s Senior Bowl practice wrapped up on Tuesday
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News from the South - Georgia News Feed5 days ago“Very hard to believe”, locals react to arrest Lincoln County commissioner in child molestation investigation
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News from the South - Georgia News Feed7 days agoGeorgia Senate Republicans reopen probe into Fulton DA Willis. Dems deride it as waste of time. • Georgia Recorder
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Mississippi Today6 days agoMississippi universities scramble to understand impact of federal grant pause: ‘It’s a lot’
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