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USM Students Plant Trees for Earth Day Celebrations
SUMMARY: University of Southern Mississippi students, in collaboration with Rotolo Consultants Inc. and the Physical Plant, celebrated Earth Day by planting six donated trees on the Gulf Park Campus. Botany Professor Danielle Cotton led the event, teaching students proper tree care and planting techniques. The event emphasized the importance of trees in providing oxygen, habitat for wildlife, and shade to cool local environments. The trees were planted with the goal of beautifying the campus and supporting research on how different tree species respond to climate change. Overall, the event highlighted the commitment of faculty, staff, and students to protect the environment for future generations.
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SUMMARY: Prince Harry and his legal team reached a last-minute settlement with Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers (NGN) over claims of unlawful activities, including phone hacking and surveillance. The settlement includes a full apology to Harry, though it ends his attempt to expose the publisher’s wrongdoings in court. The Duke of Sussex had sued NGN, accusing its journalists and private investigators of intruding into his private life, including actions related to his late mother, Princess Diana. The settlement also covers legal fees and damages. Harry’s decision to settle concludes his long-running legal battle against the publisher.
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SUMMARY: Cities along the Coast are closing non-emergency offices due to winter weather. In Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, and several other cities, offices will be closed Tuesday and will reopen at varying times on Wednesday. City Council meetings are being rescheduled, with most now set for Thursday. Specifically, Diamondhead, Moss Point, and Waveland have closures extending to Wednesday, with meetings also moved to Thursday at 6 p.m. or later. Ocean Springs will reopen Wednesday at noon, and its Board of Aldermen meeting will proceed as scheduled. Gautier’s City Council meeting will be remote, with no live stream available.
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SUMMARY: Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, marking his return for a non-consecutive term. He took office amid impeachment trials, criminal charges, and assassination attempts, while Republicans gained unified control of Washington. Trump plans immediate action with executive orders on border control, fossil fuel expansion, and ending diversity programs. His inaugural address outlined a “new era” of national success and restoration. Due to cold weather, the ceremony was held indoors, and the inaugural parade was replaced with an arena event. Trump also attended a prayer service and met outgoing President Biden at the White House.
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News from the South - Florida News Feed7 days agoSpeaker Johnson removes chair of powerful House Intelligence Committee
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News from the South - Georgia News Feed6 days agoGeorgia senator arrested for trying to defy ban on entering House chamber
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News from the South - Georgia News Feed6 days agoU-Haul: South Carolina the fastest growing state in the country
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News from the South - Louisiana News Feed5 days agoTracking weekend rain and chances for wintry weather
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News from the South - Tennessee News Feed4 days ago‘Don’t lose hope’: More than 100 Tennesseans protest incoming Trump administration
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News from the South - Louisiana News Feed5 days agoTracking wintry weather potential
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News from the South - Louisiana News Feed5 days agoSoutheast Louisiana officials brace for freezing temperatures
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News from the South - Tennessee News Feed5 days agoSpeed limit reduced on State Route 109 in Wilson County