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3 days ago
- Entertainment
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Who is in the cast of Survivor 50? Memphis castaway set to compete in Fiji once again
Season 50 of the hit reality show "Survivor" is set to air in 2026, but unlike seasons past, we already know some of the castaways, including one from Memphis. Quintavius "Q" Burdette who competed to be the "lone survivor" on Season 46 of the show, is headed back to Fiji to compete with other previous castaways against each other in group and individual challenges for the title of "sole survivor" and the $1 million cash prize that comes with it. For 25 years, "Survivor" has entertained millions as groups of sometimes 20 competed to be the lone survivor. And to celebrate the 50th season, some of the original cast members are making their way back to the beaches of Fiji for "Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans". But for "Survivor" 50 there will be a bit of a twist, with the fans holding the power to decide some of the key elements of gameplay prior to filming, including whether to have hidden immunity idols available for players and if there will be a final four fire-making challenge. Here's everything to know about "Survivor" 50 and Tennessee's connection to the show. "Survivor," hosted by Jeff Probst, has been on the air since 2000. The list for Survivor 50 is fairly long and there are still two members expected to be tapped from season 49 after it airs in the fall of 2025, according to reports from multiple media and entertainment outlets. But here's who Probst named on May 28 during an interview on "CBS Mornings", and which season/s they appeared in. (Note seasons 33 to present have all been filmed in Fiji.) Aubry Bracco: Seasons 32 (Kaôh Rōng – Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty), 34 (Game Changers), 38 (Edge of Extinction) Q Burdette: Season 46 Charlie Davis: Season 46 Rick Devens: Season 38 (Edge of Extinction) Colby Donaldson: Seasons 2 (The Australian Outback), 8 (All-Stars), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains) Jenna Lewis-Dougherty: Season 1 (Borneo), 8 (All-Stars) Tiffany Ervin: Season 46 Cirie Fields: Seasons 12 (Panama-Exile Island), 16 (Micronesia – Fans vs. Favorites), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 34 (Game Changers) Emily Flippen: Season 45 Kyle Fraser: Season 48 Chrissy Hofbeck: Season 35 (Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers) Christian Hubicki: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) Joseph Hunter: Season 48 Kamilla Karthigesu: Season 48 Angelina Keeley: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick: Seasons 10 (Palau), 11 (Guatemala), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains) Ozzy Lusth: Seasons 13 (Cook Islands), 16 (Micronesia – Fans vs. Favorites), 23 (South Pacific), 34 (Game Changers) Genevieve Mushaluk: Season 47 Dee Valladares: Season 45 Benjamin "Coach" Wade: Seasons 18 (Tocantins – The Brazilian Highlands), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 23 (South Pacific) Mike White: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) Jonathan Young: Season 42 Burdette is a Mississippi native who now calls Memphis home. A graduate of Ole Miss, he was a wide receiver on the football team and ran track and field, competing from 2012 to 2015. Burdette grew up in Senatobia, Mississippi as one of 17 children. He first appeared on "Survivor" Season 46 in 2024 and was voted off of the island after 23 days. The 50th season is set to premiere in February 2026 with long-running host Probst still at the helm, according to CBS. There have been 19 contestants from Tennessee. Of these, only one person has won and two have come in second. The list is based on the place the contestants finished in their individual seasons. Finished in first place: Tina Wesson (Australian Outback) from Knoxville, she also came in 18th during the All-Stars season and fourth in Blood vs. Waters. Finished in second place: Gavin Whitson (Edge of Extinction) from Erwin, Sam Phalen of Nashville (Season 47) Finished in fourth place: Tamara Johnson-George (Tocantins) from Nashville Finished in fifth place: Baylor Wilson (San Juan del Sur) from Nashville and Julie Alley (Season 45) from Brentwood Finished in sixth place: Erik Huffman (China) from Nashville and Quintavius Burdette (Season 46) from Memphis Finished in seventh place: Matt Elrod (Redemption Island) from Nashville Finished in ninth place: Whitney Duncan (South Pacific) from Nashville Finished in tenth place: Gretchen Cordy (Borneo) from Clarksville Finished in twelfth place: Libby Vincek (Ghost Island) from Nashville and Dwight Moore (Season 43) from Collierville Finished in thirteenth place: Travis Sampson (Vanuatu) from Blountville and Hali Ford (Game Changers) from Knoxville Finished in fifteenth place: Tanya Vance (Thailand) from Kingsport, Ryan Shoulders (Pearl Islands) from Clarksville, Melinda Hyder (Panama) from Sevierville, and Jessica Figuera (Millennials vs. Gen. X) from Nashville Episodes will be available to stream on Paramount+, live and on-demand for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after an episode airs. This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: 'Survivor' 50 cast: Tennessean set to return to Fiji. Here's when
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Meet Courtney Burdette, new head of Louisiana Department Environmental Quality
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Courtney J. Burdette was named the new secretary of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) by Gov. Jeff Landry on May 2. Her background as a veteran attorney includes experience in environmental law and public administration, according to a news release from LDEQ. She joined the agency in 2014, serving as general counsel before serving as executive counsel from 2023. She made history at LDEQ, becoming the first Black woman to hold those positions. She earned a bachelor's degree from Howard University and a juris doctorate from LSU's Paul M. Hebert Law Center. Burdette's legal career includes working as an assistant attorney general with the Louisiana Department of Justice and judicial clerkships at the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana. 'Secretary Burdette's broad experience, professionalism, and long-standing dedication to public service make her uniquely qualified to lead LDEQ into its next chapter,' Landry said. 'She understands the critical importance of protecting our environment while fostering responsible economic development. We are proud to welcome her back to the agency in this leadership role.' Louisiana joins lawsuit against US nuclear commission, argues overstepping authority Burdette, a Baton Rouge native, described it as an honor to return to LDEQ to lead the agency in its mission to provide environmental protection services and compliance programs. Her goal is to strengthen the relationship with stakeholders, the industry, and the public while ensuring transparency. 'This is a full-circle moment for me, and I'm honored to return to LDEQ as Secretary,' Burdette said. 'I know the caliber of professionals that work here and the impact this agency can have on Louisiana's environment and the communities we serve. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of integrity and innovation as we tackle some of our state's most complex environmental challenges.' Son of singer Rick James sentenced for assaulting inmate in California prison Gov. Landry starts Operation GEAUX for immigration control in Louisiana Meet Courtney Burdette, new head of Louisiana Department Environmental Quality GOP lawmakers signal discomfort with Trump Qatar jet, Middle East diplomacy Free cancer screenings, music, food at Live Well Baton Rouge event this weekend Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Law enforcement recognized, honored during National Police Week
BEAUFORT, N.C. (WNCT) — This week kicked off National Police Week for 2025. It's a week where people can pay tribute to officers who have sacrificed across the country and also to appreciate local officers. 'We have to do things the right way at the right time, always,' Beaufort Chief of Police Paul Burdette said. 'And there's very little room for error and I'm very honored to be able to be in that supportive role for my officers because they make the hardest decision every morning and every night, and that's to come in to work.' Chief Burdette said local officers have hard jobs serving their communities and that's why it's especially important during National Police Week to appreciate what they do. 'My phones are always on. If there's a complaint, we need to hear it because it's quality control,' Chief Burdette said. 'But, more often than not, people are calling in to commend my officers because they do the right thing at the right time always and that's critical. And that's what makes them as successful as they are.' Chief Burdette also said when it comes to the Beaufort Police Department, his officers are well-trained and proud to serve the town. 'It's protecting the future and preserving the past. We have a rich heritage here in Beaufort and we have the quality of service delivery that's expected,' Chief Burdette said. 'And my staff are well-trained and they know how to treat people. I try not to overcomplicate it, but it's really not hard to treat people the right way with dignity and respect. You're going to get the compliance that you need. You're going to get the effort that you need, and you're going to get the results that you're looking for.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
14-year-old boy shot, killed in Dayton neighborhood identified
The person who died in a shooting in Dayton early Tuesday morning has been identified as a teen boy. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Lizaiah LaMeir Burdette, 14, was identified Wednesday morning by the Montgomery County Coroner's Office. TRENDING STORIES: Babysitter wanted after 1-year-old suffers third-degree burns Uber driver wearing 'Retired Drug Dealer' shirt arrested after 24 grams of meth found in car Severe storms sends trees crashing into homes, powerlines across Miami Valley As News Center 7 previously reported, Dayton Police were dispatched to Davis Avenue between Findlay Street and Linden Avenue on reports of a shooting around 1:41 a.m. on Tuesday. News Center 7 spoke to the 911 caller who alerted law enforcement to the shooting. The caller, Toy Sawvell, said he heard shouting near his home and walked into a parking lot to check it out. 'I discovered a kid, couldn't be any older than 15, lying in the back seat of the car,' Sawvell said. He watched as police and then medics worked on Burdette for 30 minutes before heading to the hospital. Dayton Police said Tuesday that the teen later died from his injuries at the hospital. Sawvell told News Center 7 that he never heard any gunshots in his neighborhood. 'I'm assuming that it probably happened somewhere, and that's just where they wound up at, that's about as far as they made it,' he said. The coroner's office stated that Burdette was initially injured on Fauver Avenue. A Dayton police spokesperson confirmed police were originally called to a person shot on Davis Avenue, but the scene was located on Fauver Avenue. Sawvell said he saw at least one other teenager come back to the parking lot and speak with police. 'She did go down there and she was supposed to take them to where it originally happened, from what I understand,' Sawvell said. Police have not said if any suspects have been identified or taken into custody at this time. The case is under investigation by the Dayton Police Department's Homicide Unit. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Technical.ly
14-04-2025
- Business
- Technical.ly
West Virginia ranks last in innovation. Meet the people trying to change that.
Among US states, West Virginia ranks near the bottom in innovation, but the leaders trying to change that aren't letting an uphill battle scare them. It's trust and connections that build up the scene in the Appalachian state, not high-profile universities or standout unicorn startups, two people leading the West Virginia charge said during a session on rural ecosystem innovation at last week's 39th International Conference on Business Incubation. The key, they said, is concentrating both on building the talent and making sure they stay in the region. 'West Virginia is historically an extraction economy, and we can't view our entrepreneurs as another extraction,' said Amber Ravenscroft, director of innovation at educational nonprofit the EdVenture Group. Globally, the US ranks third in innovation, according to a 2025 Wallet Hub study. But within the US, West Virginia lands at No. 49. The only two states ranked lower are Louisiana and Mississippi, both other regions with large rural populations. West Virginia is also not generally considered a great place to do business. West Virginia comes in at No. 40 in a 2024 analysis by CNBC, earning an 'F' in technology and innovation, workforce and access to capital. Its top ranking assets, earning an 'A+', were cost of doing business and cost of living. Those low stats could drive out successful businesses looking for rapid growth. The strength of the innovation ecosystem depends on supporting entrepreneurs to stay in the region, according to Mark Burdette, program coordinator at entrepreneur network org West Virginia BusinessLink. 'A successful ecosystem is going to be measured by how well we identify and develop entrepreneurial talent,' Burdette said. 'We want to take this to the next level.' The tech, funding and people who kickstarted the scene The innovation ecosystem in West Virginia took off right before the pandemic, which Burdette said likely gave it the moment to thrive. 'The truth is in the timing of starting our ecosystem in 2019, if it wasn't for broadband and Zoom, it wouldn't have happened,' Burdette said. 'COVID was the catalyst that pushed us over the edge.' The tech gave people from across the state a way to connect. Since the ecosystem's humble beginnings as a way to improve communication between innovation stakeholders, it's now grown into it's own entity. The volunteer-run West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem network, organized by a group of more than 150 entrepreneurial service organizations, hosts monthly meetings, an annual convening and several subcommittees. Two main funders made this happen: the Benedum Foundation, a philanthropic org, and the Appalachian Regional Commission, a federal partnership with 13 states to boost economic development. While the ecosystem organization is now trying to get more state-level funding to support the work it's doing, it really thrives on support from a network of 25 to 30 smaller funders that keep its efforts accessible, according to Ravenscroft, who is also co-chair of the effort. The West Virginia innovation ecosystem takes a wide approach to entrepreneurship to build trust among its members. 'You don't want people to self-describe as a small business owner and not see themselves as an entrepreneur,' Ravenscroft said. 'We make sure that if you have a small business … you are welcome in the ecosystem.' Meeting entrepreneurs where they are Despite West Virginia's relatively small population — statewide it's 1.7 million people, about the size of Phoenix, Arizona — sometimes a smaller geographic framework is more effective. It's more effective to connect people with their existing communities because if it's not local, people won't listen, Ravenscroft said. '[The entrepreneurs] can access any of our statewide resources,' she said, 'but if it's not somebody in their local community that they can see … to them it's not accessible, even if logistically they can access it.' Innovation ecosystem leaders like Ravenscroft and Burdette are the connectors who bring those scattered resources together. Part of that is quick communication, the team aims to respond to all inquiries from the network within 24 hours. By making it clear they're not competing with the entrepreneurs and remembering the little things like community members' birthdays, the West Virginia ecosystem's growth so far has mostly relied on trust. 'West Virginia as a state has always been entrepreneurial,' Ravenscroft said. 'We can preserve and respect our past and also forge a path in our future.'
