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News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: Poplarville Hornets

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10 months ago

July 24, 2023

www.wxxv25.com – Jeff Haeger – 2023-07-24 22:16:42

SUMMARY: The Poplarville football program is preparing for a strong 2023 season, with past success fueling high expectations. The team is known for its Hornet Ironman Week, an off-season tradition where players are assessed across multiple drills. Recently, the team has had a strong track record, securing 33 wins out of 25 district games since 2016. While the team experienced a setback in 2022, losing to Stone in the third round, they are excited for a rematch. The Hornets' roster includes 15 seniors and some new starters. They are also looking forward to their first game against Jefferson Davis County in August.

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-05-13 11:52:58

SUMMARY: The Gulf Coast Swim Association celebrated its 50th anniversary with Coach Dana Abbott and original swimmers. One of them, 96-year-old Rose Mary Collins, still swims daily. Her son and daughter expressed pride in her dedication, with Coach Abbott praising her as one of the best persons he knows. For Rose Mary, swimming keeps her fit and healthy both physically and mentally. She has even qualified for the National Senior Games in 2025. The community admires her as an inspiration, showing that age doesn't have to be a barrier to staying active and achieving goals.

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5/12 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Excessive Rainfall” Sunday Night Forecast

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May 12, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – Trey Tonnessen – 2024-05-12 22:21:49

SUMMARY: Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen is forecasting severe weather for South Mississippi over the next two days. Two rounds of heavy rain and severe weather are expected, with the greatest threats coming Sunday evening into Monday morning and Monday evening through Tuesday morning. The area is under a flood watch starting Sunday evening. The impacts of severe weather could include damaging wind gusts, large hail, and even tornadoes. It is advised to stay weather aware and monitor updates from WXXV Your Weather Authority. Multiple Weather Service offices cover the area, providing additional analysis for severe weather forecasts.

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USM Graduate School holds annual Susan A. Siltanen Graduate Student Research Symposium

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May 12, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-05-12 14:00:04

SUMMARY: The University of Southern Mississippi Graduate School's Susan A. Siltanen Graduate Student Research Symposium showcased the research of over 70 graduate students on April 18 at the Hattiesburg campus. The symposium featured oral and poster presentations, highlighting innovative scholarship by students. Winners were announced for oral presentations in categories such as Arts and Humanities, Physical Sciences and Mathematics, Social and Educational Sciences and Business, and Life, Health, and Environmental Sciences. Additionally, awards were given for Mentor of the Year, Research Assistant of the Year, and Teaching Assistant of the Year. The event aimed to provide a platform for students to present their research in a supportive environment.

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