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Biloxi native Dr. Xavier Cole selected as Loyola University New Orleans president

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1 year ago

March 24, 2023

Biloxi native Dr. Xavier Cole has been named the newest president at Loyola University in New Orleans.

The private Jesuit university made the announcement official through a video message Thursday.

“I am so honored and excited to be named the next president of Loyola University New Orleans,” Cole said. “I see my role at Loyola New Orleans as an opportunity to work intentionally with a world-class faculty and staff to help form the next generation of ethical and moral leaders.”

Cole has spent time as an administrator at multiple Jesuit institutions, most recently serving as vice president of student affairs at Marquette University. At Marquette, Cole helped further access and engagement initiatives for African American, Hispanic, and LGBTQ+ students. He also won praise for chairing the school's COVID-19 Response Team.

Cole, who has earned degrees from the University of Mississippi, Miami University (Ohio), and the University of Pennsylvania, begins as Loyola's 18th…

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: April 26-28

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56 mins ago

April 26, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-04-26 08:54:27

SUMMARY: Unwind this weekend with a variety of events happening in Mississippi. From concerts to festivals, there is something for everyone. Enjoy The Magic Flute in Jackson, the Natchez Trace Festival in Kosciusko, or the Lynch Street Festival in Jackson. For music lovers, there's Music for the Heart and Soul in Jackson and Dancing on the River in Natchez. Foodies can attend the Pearl Day in The Park BBQ Cook-Off in Pearl or the Wing Competition in Ridgeland. There are also opportunities for art enthusiasts with various exhibits and markets happening throughout the weekend. The options are endless for a fun-filled weekend in Mississippi.

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Warm and breezy for the weekend – Home – WCBI TV

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4 hours ago

April 26, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Isaac Williams – 2024-04-26 06:06:18

SUMMARY: Temperatures will be above average in Columbus, Mississippi for late April, reaching the lower to middle 80s. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to return to the forecast on Monday. The weekend will be warm and breezy with highs in the low to mid 80s, although there might be occasional showers. Heading into next week, showers and storms are likely on Monday afternoon and evening, with a potential for locally heavy rain and a risk of severe weather. Scattered showers may continue through Tuesday and Wednesday as a slow-moving front approaches.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson appears at Mississippi event

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12 hours ago

April 25, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Cameron Smith – 2024-04-25 21:26:41

SUMMARY: US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson visited Mississippi and spoke at Jackson Preparatory School during an event hosted by NACLC. While reporters were unable to ask him questions, student Sophie Slade asked him about balancing foreign and domestic policy priorities. Johnson emphasized the importance of America first but not America only, and expressed concern about projecting weakness in foreign policy. He also discussed issues at the southern border and his recent speech at Columbia University about the protests following the war between Israel and Hamas. Additionally, officials announced that the US is expected to provide $6 billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine.

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