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Crafting Rum in South Mississippi: Circle Hook Distilling

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www.wxxv25.com Staff – 2024-04-15 11:46:07

SUMMARY: Circle Hook Distilling in , Mississippi is the first legal distillery in , producing award-winning rum. Co-owners Eli and Amy Underhill transitioned from commercial fishing to rum production, emphasizing quality ingredients and processes. They source Grade-A molasses and cane syrup from local sugar mills, along with well from Harrison County for fermentation. Their handcrafted rum is aged in New American oak barrels, resulting in a versatile final product. In just three years, Circle Hook has expanded distribution to three states. The also collaborates with local artists for label design, embodying the spirit of Mississippi and the Coast.

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Nazi-looted Monet artwork returned to family generations later

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2024-10-10 11:39:00

SUMMARY: On the eve of World War II, Nazis seized a Monet painting from Adalbert Parlagi’s in Austria, leading to an 80-year search for its return. Recently, the FBI presented the pastel, “Bord de Mer,” to Parlagi’s granddaughters in New Orleans. The artwork, depicted as part of the Nazis’ campaign against Jewish cultural heritage, was recovered with the of a nonprofit organization. Despite many challenges in reclaiming looted art, the family expressed gratitude and hope, aiming to inspire others facing similar situations. They still seek six more missing artworks, highlighting ongoing issues within the illicit art market.

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Ethel Kennedy, matriarch of the famous family, dies at 96

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www.wxxv25.com – NBC – 2024-10-10 10:37:00

SUMMARY: Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy and sister-in- to President John F. Kennedy, passed away at the age of 96 due to complications from a recent stroke. Born on April 11, 1928, she immense personal tragedy, losing her in a plane crash and her husband in an assassination. Despite these hardships, she dedicated her to public service and raising her 11 , founding the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights. Awarded the Presidential Medal of in 2014, Kennedy also opposed parole for her husband’s assassin, Sirhan Sirhan, reflecting her ongoing grief.

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Hurricane Milton live updates: Monster storm slams into Florida; deaths confirmed

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www.wxxv25.com – NBC – 2024-10-10 07:08:00

SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton severely impacted Florida, leaving over 3 million without power. Hillsborough County reported extensive , including downed trees and power lines. Tampa Jane Castor emphasized the dangers of , despite the avoiding a predicted storm surge. conducted rescue operations, successfully evacuating 15 people, including , from a home struck by a falling tree. St. Lucie County confirmed four fatalities due to tornadoes linked to the storm. As Hurricane Milton progressed, it continued to cause destruction as it moved eastward across the state, prompting ongoing emergency responses.

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