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Ole Miss Rebels players continue to shine as day three of Senior Bowl practice wraps up with all focus shifting to Saturday’s game

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www.wxxv25.com – Jevan McCoskey – 2025-01-30 21:32:00

SUMMARY: Day three of practices at the Reese’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, AL, concluded with standout performances from players, particularly from Ole Miss. Former quarterbacks Jaxson Dart and Riley Leonard expressed excitement for the upcoming game. Dart emphasized his goal of showcasing consistency, while Leonard highlighted camaraderie among players, stating they are focused on personal growth rather than competition among themselves. With a loaded quarterback room, the Ole Miss talent continues to impress. The game is set for Saturday at 1:30 PM CST, where players will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills against new opponents.

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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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