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Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Sport
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Rutherford alum, Edwards transferring to Troy University
TROY, AL. (WMBB) – Rutherford High School alum, Shakirah Edwards has announced she is transferring from the Mississippi State Women's Basketball team to Troy University. As a true freshman in Starkville, Edwards played in 11 games for the Bulldogs, who were a 9-seed at the NCAA Tournament. Edwards was the first Bay County basketball player to sign with a Power Five school in over a decade (Arnold's Nate Hicks, Georgia Tech in 2010) and the first female basketball player to do so in nearly 50 years. She started for the Rams' high school varsity since middle school and led Rutherford to the Class 4A Elite Eight in three consecutive seasons. Edwards joins a strong Troy program that is coming off a runner-up finish at the Women's NCAA NIT. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Business
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Tariffs Will Cost Typical Household $3,800 A Year, Analysis Says
President Donald Trump's tariffs will cost a typical U.S. household $3,800 each year they are in place, according to a new analysis. The figure includes $2,100 from his "Liberation Day" tariffs announced Wednesday. Lower-income households are likely to be hit the hardest since they spend more of their income on of President Donald Trump's tariffs announced so far this year will push up costs for a typical household by $3,800 per year, according to a new analysis. Trump's ever-expanding trade wars, meant to restore American manufacturing, come with a steep and growing price tag for U.S. consumers. His "Liberation Day" tariffs announced Wednesday will cost a typical U.S. household $2,100 a year as merchants pass import taxes on to consumers, economists at the Yale Budget Lab estimated. When added to previously announced tariffs on cars, steel, aluminum, and products from Canada and Mexico, all of Trump's tariff policies will cost $3,800 a year, the lab analysis highlights the financial pain the tariffs are likely to cause in pursuit of a long-term gain that some economists doubt will materialize."The ultimate outcome here, with such large and broad-based tariffs, is we can expect that many consumer products somewhere down the line will see increased prices," said John Dove, a professor of economics at Troy University in tariff-related cost increases will likely disproportionately hurt lower-income households, Dove households tend to spend a higher proportion of income on goods, which are subject to tariffs, such as food, energy, and clothing, versus higher-income households that spend more on services, such as travel and recreation, which are not. Lower-income households will be forced to make tough choices with their money, James Knightley, chief international economist at ING, wrote in a commentary."Financially pressured households will be cutting back spending in some areas to afford higher prices of essentials," Knightley wrote. "It will also likely mean rising consumer loan defaults in an environment where Philadelphia Fed data shows a record high 10.5% of credit card holdings are only able to afford the minimum payment on their monthly credit card bill."Dove said that avoiding tariffs by buying "Made in the USA" products is unlikely to be an effective countermeasure. Many products manufactured in America have parts or materials from overseas, so their prices will go up, too. Higher prices on foreign products will also give American manufacturers cover to raise their own prices."As a business, when your costs increase, you have to find a way to absorb that somehow," Dove said. "And many times, what that means is higher consumer prices." Read the original article on Investopedia Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Business
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Citrus growers in Florida face decline due to greening disease
FLORIDA (WMBB) – Trevor Murphy's family has been growing Florida citrus for decades. 'I'm a third-generation citrus grower. My grandfather started in the 50's. My father and my uncles are still involved in it,' Murphy said. As he drives his dad's 20-acre grove in Lake Wales he points out the cookie-cutter homes encroaching on the orange trees from all sides. 'It seems like every new time I drive through, there's another grove that's been abandoned,' Murphy added. Lake Wales is in Polk County. There are more acres of citrus here than any other county in Florida. But in 2023, more people moved to Polk County than any other county in the United States. Landowners can make more money selling to developers than growing citrus. And farmers are also constantly battling nature. 'So since 2017, we've had Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Milton come through the citrus belt. And then on top of that, we also had some freezes, the first time that we've had in probably 10-plus years. The trees are already in a weakened state because of the greening,' Murphy said. 'Well citrus greening is a devastating bacterial disease that affects citrus and just a few of its relatives. Since the disease came to florida, the industry has declined significantly. Since 2006 alone, it's been reduced by about 90%. So this has been absolutely devastating,' UF entomology professor Lukasz Stelinski said. Troy University fraternity raises $140K for veterans 'Just in my time, we went from roughly 150 million boxes in the state of florida to this year, we might be lucky to pick 10 million boxes,' Stelinski said. The result of these catastrophes has been a 90% decline in orange production the past two decades. In 2000, Florida's citrus groves covered more than 832,000 acres. Last year there were just 275,000 acres. California has eclipsed Florida as the nation's leading citrus producer. Even so, the citrus industry employs 33,000 full-time and part-time workers with an economic impact of $6.8 billion in Florida alone. There are juice processors, grove caretakers, fertilizer sellers, packing houses, nurseries, and candy manufacturers. Tom Davidson's parents founded David of Dundee citrus candy and jelly factory in Lake Wales in 1966. He says the drop in citrus production has impacted the flavor of jellies they produce and their prices. 'The size of the fruit has been affected. You know, obviously we had giant honeybells, navels, grapefruit — I mean these were massive. Don't see that, you know, as much either,' Davidson said. All are sticking it out, hoping to survive long enough to see science solve the greening this might be a possible solution. Researchers have been working for eight years on a genetically modified tree that can kill the tiny insects responsible for citrus greening. The process involves inserting a gene into a citrus tree that produces a protein that can kill baby Asian citrus psyllids by making holes in their guts. 'This tree contains the genetic instructions for a pesticidal protein that is produced within the tree and kills psyllids, which are the vectors of the pathogen that causes citrus greening,' Davidson said. But it could be at least three years before bug-resistant trees can be planted. In the meantime, florida growers will look to other technologies, like planting trees inside protective screens, covering young trees with white bags to keep out the bugs, injecting trees with antibiotics, and getting the most use out of trees that have become resistant to greening. 'We're really hoping that scientists can get this figured out, so we can get back to what we do. I mean, we were citrus farmers for forever, and we're hoping we can do that and keep it going.' Citrus greening was first discovered in South China in 1943. It reached Florida in 2005, and within three years had spread to the majority of citrus farms. It has threatened the entire U.S. citrus industry. As of 2009, 33 countries had reported infections in their citrus crops. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- General
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Troy University fraternity raises $140K for veterans
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – 35 members of Troy University's Alpha TAU Omega fraternity left campus Friday for their 6-day journey to Panama City Beach. The brothers dedicated their spring break to walking in support of Jeep Sullivan's Wounded Warrior Outdoor Adventures. 'What that is, is a foundation out of Bonifay, Florida, set up by Jeep Sullivan, and he takes veterans on hunting and fishing trips and spreads the gospel to them and Mr. Sullivan hopes to save one life at a time,' Troy University senior James Strickland said. Alabama man arrested for child porn in Bay County This ministry allows wounded veterans to experience an adventure, boost confidence, and find freedom in the outdoors at no cost to them. Fraternity members had overnight stops in Enterprise, Hartford, Bonifay, Vernon, and Ebro. Many of them have participated in the walk before. 'As a walker for a second year. It's more of a mental game than a physical. Blisters hurt, and knees and hamstrings hurt after walking for so long. But it's the mind that gets you to the end. There's a lot of moving parts throughout this whole thing,' Troy University senior Mason Murray said. Each participant has raised a certain amount prior to the walk. As a group, they're hoping to raise $135,000 this year to support the physical and mental rehabilitation of wounded warriors. Puppy rescued from house fire in DeFuniak Springs; investigation underway But the money isn't the only benefit. Wednesday's splash in the Gulf concludes their journey. But it's the beginning of the fraternal bonds and fellowship they'll share for the rest of their lives. 'The bonds and the memories that we forged this week are unforgettable. Just suffering together as a brotherhood to support this amazing cause for our veterans who have sacrificed everything for us,' Troy University senior Theo Thoennes said. The fraternity surpassed its $135,000 goal and ended up raising $140,000. Even though the walk is over, you can still donate to the cause, by clicking Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
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Troy University fraternity's 128-mile walk aids Veterans fund
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A fraternity at Troy University is once again spending spring break, talking the talk and walking the walk. The Alpha Tau Omega fraternity is in the middle of their annual 'Walk Hard' fundraiser. The group walks from Troy to Panama City Beach to raise money for Jeep Sullivan's Wounded Warrior Outdoor Adventures organization. 35 fraternity members left campus Friday on the 128-mile trek. They arrived in Vernon today. They're expected to arrive at the Panama City Beach City Pier on Wednesday. Walk Hard began 16 years ago and has grown every year since. Many of the students have made the trip before. 'We've got 35 total walkers. 19 of them are on at least their second walk. But I'll tell you what's really impressive is we have we have two who are four-year walkers. They have walked every year freshman to senior year,' Executive Assistant to Chancellor of Troy Kyle Shook said. The group hopes to raise $135,000 this year to support the physical and mental rehabilitation of wounded warriors. Each participant has raised a certain amount prior to the walk. But it's not too late to donate to their cause. If you'd like to help out, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
