Former Ole Miss head coach Hugh Freeze returns to SEC as Auburn head coach

Published

3 years ago

November 29, 2022

www.wxxv25.com – Jeff Haeger – 2022-11-28 22:37:17

This week starting out a lot differently than last week when it was falsely reported the Lane Kiffin would be leaving Ole Miss to become the next head coach at Auburn.

As it turns out, Kiffin signed a new contract to stay in Oxford worth $9 million per year. So, it’s the other candidate, Hugh Freeze, officially returning to the SEC.

Today, Freeze agreed to a deal to become the next head coach of the Tigers, according to an announcement by the school.

According to ESPN, his new six-year contract is worth $6.5 million annually, certainly a step up from his less than $5…

Source link

Hattiesburg man pleads guilty to spring break shooting in Biloxi

Published

23 hours ago

September 4, 2025

Staff Editor

www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-09-04 11:43:00

SUMMARY: Dontavis Omar Magee, 24, pled guilty to shooting in Biloxi’s Surf Style parking lot during Spring Break 2023, striking a Biloxi police officer and four civilians. He was sentenced to 40 years, with 15 suspended, resulting in 25 years to serve plus 5 years post-release supervision. Investigators identified Magee through surveillance footage, photos from Hattiesburg Police, and social media images. Magee, 21 at the time and with no prior felonies, admitted to the shooting but claimed he had been threatened by two victims. He is expected to be extradited to Georgia for unrelated charges.

Read the full article

The post Hattiesburg man pleads guilty to spring break shooting in Biloxi appeared first on www.wxxv25.com

Local News

Wall Street steadies itself as Alphabet pulls tech stocks higher

Published

2 days ago

September 3, 2025

Staff Editor

www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-09-03 13:00:00

SUMMARY: Wall Street steadied Wednesday as Alphabet and other tech stocks rose, with the S&P 500 up 0.3% and Nasdaq gaining 0.9%, while the Dow dropped 0.3%. Alphabet surged 8.3% after a judge ordered changes to Google’s search engine but spared its Chrome browser from sale. Treasury yields fell following a weaker-than-expected US jobs report, which bolstered hopes the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates soon to support the economy. Retailer Macy’s and Campbell’s posted strong earnings, boosting their stocks. Bitcoin company American Bitcoin soared 35.7% on its Nasdaq debut. Dollar Tree declined despite good results due to tariff concerns.

Read the full article

The post Wall Street steadies itself as Alphabet pulls tech stocks higher appeared first on www.wxxv25.com

Local News

Coming price cuts at McDonald’s may signal a broader fast food price war

Published

3 days ago

September 2, 2025

Staff Editor

www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-09-02 22:00:00

SUMMARY: McDonald’s is cutting prices on combo meals to attract customers deterred by rising fast food costs. Starting September 8, Extra Value Meals, including popular items like Big Mac or Egg McMuffin with sides and drinks, will cost about 15% less than ordering separately. Promotions include an $8 Big Mac meal and a $5 Sausage McMuffin meal, with slight regional price differences. Facing declining visits from lower-income consumers and criticism over high prices, McDonald’s aims to improve value perception amid a 40% menu price increase since 2019 due to higher labor and food costs. Competitors like Domino’s are also running promotions to boost sales.

Read the full article

The post Coming price cuts at McDonald’s may signal a broader fast food price war appeared first on www.wxxv25.com