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USM Head Basketball Coach Jay Ladner flipping the script in 2023

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www.wxxv25.com – Jeff Haeger – 2023-02-28 21:55:39

A player on USM’s 1987 NIT Championship team, the head coach of the 2011 4A State Championship team at St. Stanislaus, and the head coach of the 2014 National Championship team at Jones College, it always felt like a safe bet that Jay Ladner’s success as head coach at Southern Miss was only a matter of time.

But even Ladner now acknowledging time was starting to run out, entering his fourth year back in Hattiesburg.

Nothing came easy in his first season, starting with a global pandemic and spilling into a three year stretch in which his teams went a combined…

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Man found guilty of murder in the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley

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www.wxxv25.com – NBC NEWS – 2024-11-20 10:31:00

SUMMARY: Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, was found guilty of murdering Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, whose death gained national attention in the immigration debate. Ibarra was convicted on multiple charges, including felony murder, kidnapping, and aggravated assault. He faces life imprisonment without parole. Prosecutors argued that Ibarra attacked Riley while she was jogging, leading to her death after she resisted his alleged attempt to rape her. Defense attorneys claimed that evidence did not definitively link Ibarra to the crime, suggesting instead that his brother might be responsible. Ibarra opted for a bench trial and did not testify.

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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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November 18, 2024

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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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