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WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Harrison Central’s Aujaylen Barron

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www.wxxv25.com – Ansley Brent – 2023-12-08 13:43:09

SUMMARY: Harrison Central’s point guard, Aujaylen Barron, overcame adversity when he was cut from the basketball team in middle school, and is now the star player of the varsity program. He uses his past struggles as motivation and has the of his . Barron the team in points and assists and values his time at Harrison Central, but also looks forward to playing at Mississippi Coast Community College. He is focused on winning a championship before leaving high school and is for his future in basketball. The team’s journey will continue as they play the Admirals.

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Federal government hands out $2.4 billion for 122 railroad projects nationwide

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www.wxxv25.com Staff – 2024-10-29 15:35:00

SUMMARY: The federal is distributing $2.4 in for 122 railroad projects across 41 states and Washington, D.C., with over half allocated for smaller railroads. Announced by the Federal Railroad Administration, funds primarily track and bridge upgrades, , and cleaner fuel alternatives. Key projects include a $215 million grant for a Hudson bridge replacement and nearly $160 million for consolidating tracks in Illinois. Other initiatives focus on developing hydrogen-powered locomotives and improving intermodal railyards. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasized that the investments will enhance supply chains and improve rail safety and efficiency.

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Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of โ€˜Young Frankensteinโ€™ and โ€˜Tootsie,โ€™ has died

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www.wxxv25.com Staff – 2024-10-29 14:21:00

SUMMARY: Teri Garr, the beloved comedic actress known for her roles in “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has passed away at 79 after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Celebrated for her quirky charm and humor, Garr began her career as a dancer in Elvis films and rose to fame with roles in iconic comedies and dramas. She challenges, an aneurysm repair, but remained active in the industry and became a spokesperson for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Garr is survived by her daughter, Molly, and a grandson, Tyryn. Fans and peers have honored her legacy on social .

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McDonaldโ€™s Quarter Pounder back on the menu after testing rules out beef patties as E. coli source

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www.wxxv25.com Staff – 2024-10-28 12:36:00

SUMMARY: McDonald’s announced the return of Quarter Pounders at hundreds of its restaurants after determining that beef patties were not the source of an E. coli outbreak that affected 75 individuals and resulted in one across 13 states. The U.S. FDA suspects that slivered onions from a specific supplier, Taylor Farms, are responsible for the contamination. McDonald’s will offer the Quarter Pounder without slivered onions and has ceased sourcing from the implicated facility. The outbreak primarily affected Colorado, with additional cases in several states, and was linked to E. coli 0157:H7, posing serious risks, particularly to vulnerable populations.

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