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Usher and Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band wow fans during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-02-12 09:27:37

SUMMARY: Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band appeared with Usher during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The band, known as the “Summa Cum Laude of Bands,” had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform and made the most of it. The director of bands at JSU, Roderick Little, described the experience as surreal and rewarding, and a significant moment for the band program. This appearance was made possible through the recommendation of JSU alum Cortez Bryant to the executive producer of the halftime show. The band’s next appearance is at the 136th Tournament of Roses Parade, and they have launched a fundraising campaign to support this opportunity.

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Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is on the verge of erupting again

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-08-19 13:00:00

SUMMARY: Kilauea volcano in Hawaii is expected to erupt lava again soon, marking its 31st eruption since December. Molten rock shoots high from two vents, illuminating the night sky. Scientists explain magma inflates a lower chamber, pushing lava through cracks. This ongoing eruption resembles past events in 1959, 1969, and 1983. While the eruption’s duration is uncertain, sensors help predict lava emergence. Locals and visitors witness the spectacle, with many watching livestreams. For Native Hawaiians, the eruption honors Pele, the volcano goddess, inspiring cultural stories and chants. Visitors are urged to stay safe on trails due to hazards like unstable cliffs and volcanic gases.

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New Orleans mayor indicted over allegations of trying to hide relationship with bodyguard

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-08-18 13:00:00

SUMMARY: New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted for conspiracy, fraud, and obstruction in a scheme to conceal a romantic relationship with her bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, who was allegedly paid for fake work during private meetings and trips. The 18-count indictment reveals encrypted WhatsApp messages showing their personal relationship and efforts to delete evidence and mislead investigators. Vappie already faced wire fraud charges. Prosecutors say Cantrell lied about deleting messages and misused city funds for travel. Cantrell denies wrongdoing, claiming racial bias. She is the city’s first mayor charged in office, with her final term ending soon amid political struggles and declining support.

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A Michigan autoworker’s wallet is found under a hood in Minnesota — 151,000 miles later

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-08-17 10:00:00

SUMMARY: Retired Michigan autoworker Richard Guilford lost his tri-fold leather wallet in 2014 while working on a Ford vehicle. Containing $15, IDs, $275 in gift cards, and lottery tickets, it vanished during his shift. Eleven years later, mechanic Chad Volk found the wallet lodged in the engine bay of a 2015 Ford Edge at a Minnesota repair shop. Volk contacted Guilford via Facebook, reuniting him with the long-lost family treasure. Despite exposure to harsh conditions, the wallet remained remarkably intact. Guilford, now retired, plans to preserve it as a family heirloom, cherishing the story and renewed faith in humanity.

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