Rep. Mike Ezell on his first few days in D.C.-WXXV 25

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3 years ago

January 10, 2023

www.wxxv25.com – Ansley Brent – 2023-01-10 17:22:12

Congressman Mike Ezell is speaking out after last week’s historic election for Speaker of the House.

GOP House Leader Kevin McCarthy was elected speaker after five days and 15 rounds of voting, the longest election for a speaker in a hundred years.

Congressman Mike Ezell and the other 434 representatives had to wait to be officially sworn in until a speaker was elected.

South Mississippi’s new fourth district congressman spoke with News 25 and says it was quite the experience playing a role in such a historic process. “Thinking about it, we’re a part of history…

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Hattiesburg man pleads guilty to spring break shooting in Biloxi

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6 hours ago

September 4, 2025

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-09-04 11:43:00

SUMMARY: Dontavis Omar Magee, 24, pled guilty to shooting in Biloxi’s Surf Style parking lot during Spring Break 2023, striking a Biloxi police officer and four civilians. He was sentenced to 40 years, with 15 suspended, resulting in 25 years to serve plus 5 years post-release supervision. Investigators identified Magee through surveillance footage, photos from Hattiesburg Police, and social media images. Magee, 21 at the time and with no prior felonies, admitted to the shooting but claimed he had been threatened by two victims. He is expected to be extradited to Georgia for unrelated charges.

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Wall Street steadies itself as Alphabet pulls tech stocks higher

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September 3, 2025

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-09-03 13:00:00

SUMMARY: Wall Street steadied Wednesday as Alphabet and other tech stocks rose, with the S&P 500 up 0.3% and Nasdaq gaining 0.9%, while the Dow dropped 0.3%. Alphabet surged 8.3% after a judge ordered changes to Google’s search engine but spared its Chrome browser from sale. Treasury yields fell following a weaker-than-expected US jobs report, which bolstered hopes the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates soon to support the economy. Retailer Macy’s and Campbell’s posted strong earnings, boosting their stocks. Bitcoin company American Bitcoin soared 35.7% on its Nasdaq debut. Dollar Tree declined despite good results due to tariff concerns.

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Coming price cuts at McDonald’s may signal a broader fast food price war

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2 days ago

September 2, 2025

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-09-02 22:00:00

SUMMARY: McDonald’s is cutting prices on combo meals to attract customers deterred by rising fast food costs. Starting September 8, Extra Value Meals, including popular items like Big Mac or Egg McMuffin with sides and drinks, will cost about 15% less than ordering separately. Promotions include an $8 Big Mac meal and a $5 Sausage McMuffin meal, with slight regional price differences. Facing declining visits from lower-income consumers and criticism over high prices, McDonald’s aims to improve value perception amid a 40% menu price increase since 2019 due to higher labor and food costs. Competitors like Domino’s are also running promotions to boost sales.

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