3. Media Quiz 2

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Brittany Hatter | Intro to Mass Communication | Oct. 2023 

1. The Powerball Jackpot rises to $1.04 Billion after two months of no winner! Whoever wins will have the option to take cash option that would be around $500 million or they can take annuity payments doled out over 30 years. The largest ever Powerball Jackpot prize was over 2 billion dollars in 2022. [KTAL]

2.  Beyonce, on the heels of her acclaimed 'Renaissance' Tour announces that a documentary about the Tour will be hitting theaters on Dec. 1st. This is not the first time Beyonce has chronicled her tour experiences, her previous film 'Homecoming' was featured on Netflix in 2019. [AP]


3. Caddo Parrish hosting many 'Domestic Violence Awareness' events in the month of October. Shreveport bridge, aquarium, and other places will be lit in purple lights in honor of those who have been victims of Domestic Violence. There will be a kickball tournament to 'Kick Against Domestic Violence' on Oct. 21 at Bill Cockrell park in Shreveport, La. [KTAL]

4. A large warehouse in West Memphis, AR catches on fire and is still burning days later. This warehouse housed Awesome Products (cleaning supplies) and has been challenging for firefighters to put the fire out. Luckily there have not been any reported injuries. [KARK]


5. Two people have been attacked by a Bear in Banff National Park in Canada, resulting in death. Parks Canada officials found the two people dead and the bear displaying aggressive behavior. This is one of several deadly bear attacks in the past three years.   [CNN]

6. Former NFL Superbowl champion Russ Francis dies, in plane crash. The plane crash occurred on Sunday at Lake Placid Airport in Upstate New York. Francis was 70 years old. [FOX16]


7. Missouri high school teacher put on leave after being seen on OnlyFans. OF is a popular site that many use to facilitate sex work. Brianna Coppage, 28, who claims to have made $8,000-10,000 a month on OF says she does miss her students but "does not regret joining OnlyFans." [AP]

8. Harmful algae blooming in Bois D'arc Lake in Hempstead County, AR. Cyanobacteria is what is causing this growth which is toxic to humans and animals. This growth can cause headaches, muscle spasms, and stomach issues. Division of Environmental Quality is monitoring the quality of the lake and advise to avoid contact with the water until further notice. [MagnoliaBanner]

9. Donald Trump business fraud trial begins Monday (Oct. 2) in New York, after a three year investigation. If found guilty of business fraud Trump will have to pay $250 million in damages and will also be banned from doing business in New York. Donald Trump is seeking reelection for presidency in 2024. [NPR]

10. Barbie has made a big impact on society this year, after the blockbuster movie hit theaters. Barbie will be one of the most popular Halloween costumes this year, for adults and children both. If you're interested in how to channel your inner Barbie, this article gives advice. [Bloomberg]

11. Popular YouTuber MrBeast partners with the NBA team, Charlotte Hornets in this jersey-patch collaboration. Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, is a Greenville, North Carolina native with over 350 million subscribers across platforms. The jersey patch is of MrBeast's Feastables logo. [ESPN]

12. For the next week, Magnolia, Ar Bridge on Columbia Road 441, between the intersections of Columbia Road 63 and Columbia Road 49 will be closed for repairs. [MagnoliaReporter]

13. Taylor Swift becomes fast friends with Travis Kelce's family especially his mother Donna. Taylor and Donna were seen at the Chiefs game cheering on Travis from the stands. [ET]


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