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Local nurse honored for 30 years of service

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www.wxxv25.com – Jazell Ladner – 2022-08-03 18:01:16

Thirty-years is not enough service for Nurse Ira Fay Tremmel at Merit Health Hospital in Biloxi.

Tremmel was surprised by family and friends on her work anniversary, thinking she was just taking pictures with her co-workers celebrating her 30-year mark with the hospital.

Tremmel was surprised by her friend and Mayor FoFo Gilich who declared August 3rd as Ira Fay Day.

The proclamation honors what he calls the highest level of professionalism at work. Tremmel currently serves as employee health nurse at Merit Health, but has served as an ER nurse and ER director.

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www.wxxv25.com – Ansley Brent – 2025-06-17 22:48:00

SUMMARY: The Biloxi Shuckers lit up Keesler Federal Park on National Mascot Day, edging out the Knoxville Smokies 9-8 in a thrilling game that brought them within one win of clinching the South Division’s first-half title. Pitcher Tate Kuehner started strong, while Mike Boeve and Cooper Pratt sparked early offense. Luis Lara and Boeve extended the lead, but Knoxville tied it 3-3. Brock Wilken’s birthday homer and career-high 18 strikeouts stood out, though the Smokies surged ahead in the 8th. The Shuckers rallied late, with a sacrifice fly from Pratt sealing the win. Wednesday’s game could secure their division title.

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-06-15 12:00:00

SUMMARY: William Carey University has enhanced campus life by promoting Dr. Wesley Dykes to vice president for student engagement, expanding his recruitment role to enrich the “Carey Experience” for current students. Since joining WCU in 2012, Dykes grew the Winters School of Music from 108 to over 300 students, launching new degrees and 18 musical ensembles. WCU President Dr. Ben Burnett praised Dykes for fostering a supportive, high-energy culture. The promotion aligns with broader campus improvements, including new facilities like the King Student Center, Student Success Center, renovated dining hall, outdoor stage, and ongoing dorm and student plaza projects, aimed at better student engagement and campus life.

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