SUMMARY: 2024 has been a remarkable year for Mississippi coast schools, marked by numerous athletic achievements. The West Harrison cheer squad won their third national title, while the St. Patrick’s girls and Bay High boys soccer teams secured back-to-back state championships. Dorian McMillian earned the Mr. Basketball honor, and the Long Beach girls bowling team claimed their third state title. Track athlete Julie Segroves set a pole vault state record. Gulfport’s Tyse Love joined the USA Junior Olympic team, while volleyball stars Barnes and Favre led their teams to a third consecutive state championship. The year concluded with Poplarville’s first football state title.

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SUMMARY: Linda Lavin, the Tony Award-winning actress known for her role as Alice Hyatt on the TV sitcom *Alice*, has died at 87 from complications of lung cancer. Lavin made her Broadway debut and won a Tony in 1987 for *Broadway Bound*. She starred in *Alice* from 1976 to 1985, where her character became a working-class icon. Lavin also appeared on Broadway in *The New Century* and *Collected Stories*, and earned praise in later roles, including in *The Lyons* and *Follies*. She recently worked on Netflix’s *No Good Deed* and Hulu’s *Mid-Century Modern*. Lavin’s legacy includes a strong theater career and advocacy for hard work in the arts.

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SUMMARY: WXXV is compiling a list of New Year’s events in South Mississippi. The updates will continue as new events are added. Key activities include the Countdown to New Year’s Eve at Island View Casino Resort throughout the week, and various celebrations on December 31, such as the Countdown to Noon at Lynn Meadows, the Toast to Tomorrow Bar Crawl in Biloxi, and multiple parties and events across the region. Notable highlights include the Oyster Drop, themed dances, and live music performances at various venues, ensuring a festive end to the year for all attendees. Email news@wxxv25.com to add events.

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