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Mississippi natives garnering attention at 2023 Players Championship

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3 years ago

March 11, 2023

It’s been awhile since Mississippi enjoyed regular success on the PGA Tour from the likes of Jim Gallagher, Jr. and Glen Day, but there may be some changes around the corner.

During the first two rounds of the PGA Tour’s Players Championship at the TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach right outside of Jacksonville, Fla., two young Mississippi players have put their names in the middle of the $25 million dollar purse.

Currently, Chad Ramey is tied for seventh and Hayden Buckley missed the cut by one stroke, but both have interesting stories to tell in their rounds. Buckley’s hole-in-one on the iconic island-green 17th hole and Ramey’s later quadruple bogey on the same hole led to different rounds for each.

After graduating from Itawamba Agricultural High School and Mississippi State, Ramey turned professional in 2014. The Fulton native started on the PGA Tour Canada in 2017, playing well enough to earn a card to Korn Ferry Tour (former Nike and Web.com), where he won a…

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By: Hunter Dawkins
Title: Mississippi natives garnering attention at 2023 Players Championship
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/mississippi-natives-garnering-attention-at-2023-players-championship/
Published Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2023 19:11:59 +0000

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Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination believed to have acted alone, says Utah governor

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4 days ago

September 12, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-09-12 05:10:00

SUMMARY: Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested for the targeted assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Orem, Utah. Authorities said Robinson had expressed opposition to Kirk’s views and indicated responsibility after the shooting. The attack occurred during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University, where Kirk was shot once from a rooftop and later died in hospital. Engravings on bullets and chat messages helped link Robinson to the crime, which was captured on grim video. The killing sparked bipartisan condemnation amid rising political violence. President Trump announced Robinson’s arrest and plans to award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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Americans mark the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with emotional ceremonies

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5 days ago

September 11, 2025

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www.wcbi.com – Associated Press – 2025-09-11 14:00:00

SUMMARY: On the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, solemn ceremonies were held in New York, at the Pentagon, and in Shanksville to honor nearly 3,000 victims. Families shared personal remembrances, emphasizing ongoing grief and the importance of remembrance. Vice President JD Vance postponed his attendance to visit a recently assassinated activist’s family, adding tension to the day. President Trump spoke at the Pentagon, pledging never to forget and awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously. The attacks’ global impact reshaped U.S. policy, leading to wars and extensive health care costs for victims. Efforts continue to finalize legal proceedings against the alleged plot mastermind.

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Hunt for Charlie Kirk assassin continues, high-powered rifle recovered

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5 days ago

September 11, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – Michael Bartiromo – 2025-09-11 04:56:00

SUMMARY: Charlie Kirk, conservative influencer and Turning Point USA founder, was fatally shot by a sniper during a speech at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. The shooter, believed to be a college-aged individual who fired from a rooftop, escaped after the attack. Authorities recovered a high-powered rifle and are reviewing video footage but have not identified the suspect. The shooting highlighted growing political violence in the U.S. and sparked bipartisan condemnation. Kirk, a Trump ally, was praised by political leaders, including Trump, who called him a “martyr for truth.” The university was closed and security heightened following the incident.

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