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Military’s Ospreys are cleared to return to flight, 3 months after latest fatal crash in Japan

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www.wxxv25.com Staff – 2024-03-08 11:14:43

SUMMARY: After a fatal crash in Japan, the Osprey aircraft, crucial to U.S. military missions, has been approved to return to flight. The crash led to fleet-wide grounding due to unprecedented part failure. implemented new safety measures, inspections, and flight restrictions before clearing the Osprey. Despite ongoing investigations and concerns about safety, the to resume flights has been criticized. The proprotor gearbox has been a recurring trouble spot, with previous incidents of component failures. The investigation is ongoing, and additional safety controls may be relaxed based on test results. The military plans to address issues and retrain crews before resuming normal operations.

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Three MGCCC students are only students in Mississippi selected for prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

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www.wxxv25.com Staff – 2024-05-11 16:00:06

SUMMARY: Three MGCCC have been selected to the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, aiming to students complete their undergraduate education with minimal debt. The scholarship, providing up to $55,000 a year, was awarded to William Sky Paulk, Frederick Cook, and Ashleigh Pierce, the only students from Mississippi to receive it. The students plan to pursue degrees in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, and social work, respectively. This scholarship, along with comprehensive educational advising, internship opportunities, and networking, aims to high-achieving community college students in their journey towards completing their bachelor's degrees.

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Institute for Disability Studies, Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services Partner to Hold Multiple Job Extravaganzas, Future Career Exploration Events

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www.wxxv25.com Staff – 2024-05-11 10:00:18

SUMMARY: The Institute for Disability Studies at The of Southern Mississippi has partnered with The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services to continue the Job Extravaganza program for with disabilities aged 14-21. The program offers hands-on job experiences provided by local businesses, allowing students to explore different careers and develop skills. Pre and post-sessions are held to prepare students for the and discuss their experiences afterwards. The program has already seen in three , impacting over 180 students. Those interested can learn more or request an event in their area by visiting the IDS website, calling, or emailing.

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Gulfport man sentenced to death for murder of two-year old step-son

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www.wxxv25.com Staff – 2024-05-10 14:31:36

SUMMARY: Joseph David Heard of , Mississippi, has been convicted of Capital Murder for the of his two-year-old step-son on December 27, 2021. The child died of suffocation by smothering and multiple blunt force injuries. Heard's abuse of the child, forcing him to sit on a potty- seat for hours and popping blisters with a spatula, was revealed during the trial. The child's mother, Hailey Heard, confessed to the murder, stating that Joseph repeatedly punched the child when he took too long to get a juice box. Hailey is serving a sentence, while Joseph has been to death.

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