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USM Head Basketball Coach Jay Ladner flipping the script in 2023
A player on USM’s 1987 NIT Championship team, the head coach of the 2011 4A State Championship team at St. Stanislaus, and the head coach of the 2014 National Championship team at Jones College, it always felt like a safe bet that Jay Ladner’s success as head coach at Southern Miss was only a matter of time.
But even Ladner now acknowledging time was starting to run out, entering his fourth year back in Hattiesburg.
Nothing came easy in his first season, starting with a global pandemic and spilling into a three year stretch in which his teams went a combined…
SUMMARY: William Carey University has enhanced campus life by promoting Dr. Wesley Dykes to vice president for student engagement, expanding his recruitment role to enrich the “Carey Experience” for current students. Since joining WCU in 2012, Dykes grew the Winters School of Music from 108 to over 300 students, launching new degrees and 18 musical ensembles. WCU President Dr. Ben Burnett praised Dykes for fostering a supportive, high-energy culture. The promotion aligns with broader campus improvements, including new facilities like the King Student Center, Student Success Center, renovated dining hall, outdoor stage, and ongoing dorm and student plaza projects, aimed at better student engagement and campus life.
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SUMMARY: HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula honored its 2025 class of master shipbuilders—employees who’ve devoted 40 years to crafting advanced naval vessels. At a June 12 ceremony, the company celebrated their dedication to national security and mentoring future shipbuilders. A tribute video showcased their personal stories and milestones. Honorees like Larry Stevens and Denise Quave shared how their careers shaped both their families and Ingalls’ legacy. President Brian Blanchette praised their impact on the Navy and shipyard culture. The event recognized over 70 employees for their exemplary service, leadership, and commitment to Ingalls and the nation’s defense.
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SUMMARY: Kelsey Mason, a Vancleave High alum and Shelton State signee, is set to represent Team USA in the Scotland Junior Golf Invitational, a prestigious six-day tour through Scotland’s iconic golf courses, including St. Andrews and North Berwick. Excited by the challenge of playing in new conditions, Mason is one of only 21 U.S. golfers selected. She credits her NIL deal with Generator Supercenter for helping fund her tournament trip and college expenses. Before heading to Scotland, she’s playing at Whispering Pines in Moss Point. Mason looks forward to showcasing her talent and embracing the international golfing experience.
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St. Augustine Music Festival returns with free concerts in historic Cathedral Basilica
Toups' Meatery aiming for 80,000 meals through summer feeding program
William Carey names vice president for student engagement
Paul Wilson with 5,000 Role Models of Excellence speaks on what it means to be a father
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to Lyric Theatre
One-on-one with former Texas Gov. Rick Perry
Digital Desk: Scattered showers and storms expected this afternoon (6/15/25)
Search continues for Vance Boelter, suspect in shooting of 2 Minnesota state lawmakers: What we know
At least 8 dead in shooting near Israeli and US-supported aid sites in Gaza
Heavy rain returns Sunday; flooding possible
Repeated problems at Raytown park frustrate neighbors
Retired military officer: In America, the military is not used against its own citizens for law enforcement
Local restaurant talks sales on CCMF final day
Deal to pay for Chiefs, Royals stadiums fractures Missouri Freedom Caucus
Shrimp, Strategy, and Southern Charm: The Revival of Sunday Supper
Georgia GOP's attempt to block Brad Raffensperger from running as a Republican may go nowhere
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. firing every member of panel that makes vaccine recommendations
Trump set to visit Fort Bragg to celebrate Army's 250th birthday
NATO chief Rutte calls for 400% increase in the alliance’s air and missile defense
Storm damage reported in Logan County
Paul Wilson with 5,000 Role Models of Excellence speaks on what it means to be a father
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to Lyric Theatre
Digital Desk: Scattered showers and storms expected this afternoon (6/15/25)
Heavy rain returns Sunday; flooding possible
Scattered summer storms in Alabama for Father's Day.
Isolated afternoon storms return
Evening Forecast 6/14/2025
Fort Bragg soldiers participate in Army's 250th celebration: 'Honors our veterans'
'No Kings' protest held at courthouse in Gallatin
Suspect wanted in shooting of 2 Minnesota lawmakers
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