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NCBC Gulfport to Participate in Annual Navy Force Protection Exercise

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-02-02 10:00:00

SUMMARY: The Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport will conduct the annual Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2025 from February 3-14, 2025. This exercise, coordinated by U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Navy Installations Command, consists of a field training exercise (Citadel Shield) and a command post exercise (Solid Curtain) aimed at improving readiness and interoperability among Navy security forces and partner agencies. Although designed to enhance security, the exercise may cause increased traffic and delays around the base. Captain Ana Franco emphasized the importance of training to protect the base’s employees and residents. For updates, follow their social media.

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Mississippi Lt. Gov. Hosemann unveils $326 million ‘sustainable, cautious’ tax cut plan

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-02-13 15:39:00

SUMMARY: Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann proposed a $326 million tax cut plan that reduces state income tax and grocery sales tax while increasing the gasoline tax to fund road maintenance. Over four years, the plan aims to lower the income tax from 4% to 2.99%. Hosemann emphasized the need for sustainability in tax reform, contrasting his more conservative approach with a more aggressive House proposal that aims to eliminate the income tax entirely over a decade. The Senate plan will soon be discussed with the possibility of negotiation with the House before heading to Gov. Tate Reeves for consideration.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as Trump’s health secretary by the Senate

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-02-13 11:50:00

SUMMARY: The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary under President Trump, despite his controversial views on vaccines, with a 52-48 vote. Most Republicans supported him, while Democrats unanimously opposed. Kennedy, a prominent vaccine skeptic, aims to reestablish trust in public health agencies like the FDA and CDC. His confirmation comes amid significant federal health funding cuts and government restructuring. Notably, Sen. Mitch McConnell voted against him, citing his belief in vaccines’ life-saving capabilities. While Kennedy plans to prioritize chronic diseases and overhaul agency staffing, concerns remain about his past financial ties to litigation against vaccine manufacturers.

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Three Long Beach High School seniors named National Merit Scholarship Finalists

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-02-13 11:17:00

SUMMARY: Long Beach High School seniors Grace Lefort, Justin Mares, and Aubrey Pingul have been named National Merit Finalists, a recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program, which began in 1955. The program identifies outstanding students from an initial pool of 50,000, with around 6,870 Finalists competing for scholarships. Superintendent Dr. Talia Lock praised their achievements, highlighting the supportive environment at the school. Grace aims for a BFA in Musical Theatre, Justin plans to pursue medicine at Tulane University, and Aubrey intends to study computer science at Mississippi State University, each aspiring to make significant contributions in their future careers.

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