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lottery today CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Source Energy Services Ltd. (“Source” or the “Company”) ( ) is pleased to announce that it has completed a comprehensive refinancing of its credit facilities by entering into a new five year $135 million (USD) term loan (the “Term Loan”) with Silver Point Finance, LLC (“Silver Point”) and a new $40 million (CND) revolving asset-backed loan (“CIBC ABL”) facility with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (“CIBC”). Proceeds from the Term Loan will be used to redeem the outstanding 10.5% Senior Secured Notes due March 15, 2025 (the “Notes”) and repay the outstanding amounts drawn on the Company’s current asset backed loan facility. The refinancing package provides Source with: “The new credit facilities strengthen our balance sheet and enhance our liquidity, which further positions us to execute on our long-term growth strategies, while continuing to de-lever the business,” said Derren Newell, Chief Financial Officer. “We are excited to partner with Silver Point and CIBC for the next chapter of our business and we would like to thank both FGI and the noteholders for their past commitments.” The Term Loan agreement with Silver Point matures on December 20, 2029 and bears interest at Term SOFR plus an applicable margin. The Term Loan agreement contains covenants and principal amortization typical for this type of facility. The CIBC ABL facility remains undrawn at close, matures on December 20, 2027, and may be drawn in Canadian or U.S. dollars. Interest rates are determined, using Prime, Base rate, CORRA or SOFR plus an applicable margin, based on average monthly amounts drawn on the facility. The borrowing base formula is applied to accounts receivable and inventory, and the facility contains covenants that are typical for this type of facility. Source has delivered a notice of redemption (the “Redemption Notice”), effective December 19, 2024, for all of its outstanding Notes, representing an aggregate principal value of $140.5 million. As set forth in the Redemption Notice, the redemption date will be January 20, 2024 (the “Redemption Date”) and the redemption price is 100% of the principal amount of the Notes outstanding plus accrued and unpaid interest up to but excluding the Redemption Date, in accordance with the provisions of the indenture governing the Notes (the “Redemption”). This press release does not constitute a notice of redemption of the Notes. Information concerning the terms and conditions of the Redemption is described in the Redemption Notice distributed to holders of the Notes by Computershare Trust Company, as trustee, with respect to the Notes. Beneficial holders of the Notes with any questions about the Redemption should contact their respective brokerage firm or financial institution. A redacted copy of the Silver Point Term Loan agreement and the CIBC ABL agreement will be available on Source’s SEDAR Plus Profile at in accordance with National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations as adopted by the Canadian Securities regulatory authorities. Source is a company that focuses on the integrated production and distribution of frac sand, as well as the distribution of other bulk completion materials not produced by Source. Source provides its customers with an end-to-end solution for frac sand supported by its Wisconsin and Peace River mines and processing facilities, its Western Canadian terminal network and its “last mile” logistics capabilities, including its trucking operations, and Sahara, a proprietary well site mobile sand storage and handling system. Source’s full-service approach allows customers to rely on its logistics platform to increase reliability of supply and to ensure the timely delivery of frac sand and other bulk completion materials at the well site. Silver Point is a leading global credit investing firm founded in 2002. With a dedicated team of more than 320 employees, Silver Point oversees $37 billion in investable assets across a comprehensive credit platform that includes public and private investment strategies. Silver Point’s Direct Lending business has delivered customized financing solutions to middle-market companies across a broad range of industries. It works in close partnership with borrowers, developing a thorough understanding of their businesses and addressing a wide variety of capital needs with speed and certainty. Silver Point’s flexible mandate allows clients to execute on M&A activity, refinancings and growth capital, among a range of transaction types. Along with its affiliates, Silver Point’s Direct Lending business manages over $15 billion in investable capital. For more information, please visit . CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with 14 million personal banking, business, public sector and institutional clients. Across Personal and Business Banking, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, and Capital Markets, CIBC offers a full range of advice, solutions and services through its leading digital banking network, and locations across Canada, in the United States and around the world. Ongoing news releases and more information about CIBC can be found at . Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements relating to, without limitation, expectations, intentions, plans and beliefs, including information as to the future events, results of operations and Source’s future performance (both operational and financial) and business prospects. In certain cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “expects”, “believes”, “continues”, “focus”, “trend”, or variations of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results “may” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Such forward-looking statements reflect Source’s beliefs, estimates and opinions regarding its future growth, results of operations, future performance (both operational and financial), and business prospects and opportunities at the time such statements are made, and Source undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or circumstances should change unless required by applicable law. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions made by Source that are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. In particular, this press release contains forward-looking statements pertaining, but not limited to: the Company’s ability to use the proceeds of the Term Loan to redeem the Notes and repay the outstanding amounts drawn on the current asset backed loan facility; the Company’s ability to execute on its long-term growth strategies; the Company’s ability to de-lever its business over time; and expectations relating to the Redemption, including the terms and conditions of such Redemption and the anticipated timing thereof. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous current assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Source to differ materially from those anticipated by Source and described in the forward-looking statements. With respect to the forward-looking statements contained in this press release assumptions have been made regarding, among other things: future oil, natural gas and liquefied natural gas prices; future global economic and financial conditions; future commodity prices, demand for oil and gas and the product mix of such demand; levels of activity in the oil and gas industry in the areas in which Source operates; future capital expenditures to be made by Source; future sources of funding for Source’s capital program; Source’s future debt levels; the impact of competition on Source; and Source’s ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms. A number of factors, risks and uncertainties could cause results to differ materially from those anticipated and described herein including, among others: the effects of competition and pricing pressures; risks inherent in key customer dependence; effects of fluctuations in the price of proppants; risks related to indebtedness and liquidity, including Source’s leverage, restrictive covenants in Source’s debt instruments and Source’s capital requirements; risks related to interest rate fluctuations and foreign exchange rate fluctuations; changes in general economic, financial, market and business conditions in the markets in which Source operates; changes in the technologies used to drill for and produce oil and natural gas; Source’s ability to obtain, maintain and renew required permits, licenses and approvals from regulatory authorities; the stringent requirements of and potential changes to applicable legislation, regulations and standards; the ability of Source to comply with unexpected costs of government regulations; liabilities resulting from Source’s operations; the results of litigation or regulatory proceedings that may be brought by or against Source; the ability of Source to successfully bid on new contracts and the loss of significant contracts; uninsured and underinsured losses; risks related to the transportation of Source’s products, including potential rail line interruptions or a reduction in rail car availability; the geographic and customer concentration of Source; the impact of extreme weather patterns and natural disasters; the impact of climate change risk; the ability of Source to retain and attract qualified management and staff in the markets in which Source operates; labour disputes and work stoppages and risks related to employee health and safety; general risks associated with the oil and natural gas industry, loss of markets, consumer and business spending and borrowing trends; limited, unfavorable, or a lack of access to capital markets; uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of mineral resources; sand processing problems; implementation of recently issued accounting standards; the use and suitability of Source’s accounting estimates and judgments; the impact of information systems and cyber security breaches; the impact of inflation on capital expenditures; and risks and uncertainties related to pandemics such as COVID-19, including changes in energy demand. Although Source has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will materialize or prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as may be required by law, Source expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements or information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Any financial outlook and future-oriented financial information contained in this press release regarding prospective financial performance, financial position or cash flows is based on assumptions about future events, including economic conditions and proposed courses of action based on management’s assessment of the relevant information that is currently available. Projected operational information contains forward-looking information and is based on a number of material assumptions and factors, as are set out above. These projections may also be considered to contain future oriented financial information or a financial outlook. The actual results of Source’s operations for any period will likely vary from the amounts set forth in these projections and such variations may be material. Actual results will vary from projected results. Readers are cautioned that any such financial outlook and future-oriented financial information contained herein should not be used for purposes other than those for which it is disclosed herein. The forward-looking information and statements contained in this document speak only as of the date hereof and have been approved by the Company’s management as at the date hereof. The Company does not assume any obligation to publicly update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required pursuant to applicable laws. Scott Melbourn Chief Executive Officer (403) 262-1312 investorrelations@sourceenergyservices.com Derren Newell Chief Financial Officer (403) 262-1312 investorrelations@sourceenergyservices.comCavaliers vs. Raptors Injury Report Today – November 24

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As Thaksin Shinawatra, ex-prime minister and the de facto leader of the Pheu Thai Party, is trying hard to tighten his grip on power, the local political landscape is shifting and changing. Politicians are now divided into three blocs: the ruling party, Bhumjaithai (BJT) and the People's Party, which, despite being the opposition, remains a strong force. There have been quite a few incidents over the past two months indicating there has been a falling out between Pheu Thai and the BJT, but since they do not have to face the prospect of a new election any time soon, they dare not break up right now for fear they may both end up losers. They need to reinforce their collective strength until the government's tenure expires in 2027. Thaksin, while campaigning in Chiang Mai for a local election recently, declared that his daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, will complete her term and that means the two parties will have no choice but to stick together till the end. Anutin Charnvirakul, the BJT leader, has downplayed the speculated rift, which involves a few issues including the absence of key politicians during a cabinet meeting on Dec 11 when two crucial executive decrees were tabled, as well as the controversy over the Khao Kradong land plot, ruling out conflicts between the two coalition partners. "There have not been -- and will not be -- any problems. We are obliged to work together as a government coalition," Mr Anutin said earlier. The BJT leader stressed that mutual respect will underpin their harmonious coexistence. As Pheu Thai and the BJT seem to have made a truce, the ruling party's relations with the United Thai Nation (UTN) have become strained over differences in energy policy and the so-called MOU 44 involving a joint development area between Thailand and Cambodia. But undeniably, the alliance between the ruling party and the BJT is fragile. The coalition fallout stems largely from Thaksin's attempt to consolidate power, and regain popularity among voters. After all, the government parties are political rivals and their getting on the same boat is just an ad-hoc affair, with one immediate goal, which was to block the since-disbanded Move Forward Party (MFP), the real poll winner, from taking office. Despite victories in the past few local polls including in Ratchaburi and Udon Thani, Pheu Thai is well aware that it still lags behind the MFP's reincarnation, the People's Party (PP), in terms of public support. It could be said Pheu Thai and Thaksin are playing for high stakes in the forthcoming provincial administrative organisation (PAO) elections, particularly in Chiang Mai. The party suffered a huge loss to the MFP in the 2023 national election in this northern province -- considered Pheu Thai's home base -- which was a major embarrassment. It cannot afford to lose again, or its former victories in local polls would be meaningless. This is a crucial time for Pheu Thai and Thaksin. Needless to say, they regard the remaining local polls, scheduled for Feb 1, as a case of all-out war. Thaksin, backed up by the old guard that enables him to escape from all accusations, has played an aggressive game. He wants to win as many seats as possible in the local polls, while trying to sweep all the "ban yai" political networks under his wing, with a view to securing victory in the next national election. Other parties face with the same challenge as Pheu Thai, as they attempt to maximise their gains in local elections, with the hope of winning the national election. With aggressive competition among "ban yai" politicians, violence is sometimes unavoidable as in the case of Prachin Buri. A local politician who wanted to leave the BJT for Pheu Thai ahead of the local polls was brutally killed. Apart from Chiang Mai, Thaksin, in his capacity as the poll campaign leader, is eyeing the North and Northeast -- formerly Pheu Thai's stronghold. His role is to allow his daughter to focus on running the country and winning hearts through populist policies like the cash handout scheme and housing projects for the poor. But as the three blocs strive to maintain their political triumvirate, the alliance is vulnerable to change. The PP is a key variable in Pheu Thai's decision to shift allegiance to the BJT. The old adage that there are no real friends and foes in politics remains valid. Some analysts note that the PP, which now has 143 MPs, may discreetly extend its hand to Pheu Thai, its friend in the last opposition bloc, for a possible alliance after the next election. Pheu Thai should welcome such a move as there is no guarantee it will make a big comeback in the 2027 polls. The ruling party has to accept this uncertainty given the fact that Ms Paetongtarn lacks strong political appeal, especially among urban voters. Therefore, it may need to nurture an alliance with the PP to give it leverage with the Old Guard, especially if they turn against the party. If so, the opposition and ruling party may again find one another to be "a friend in need". At the same time, we cannot underestimate the BJT's prowess, particularly if it joins forces with the UTN and Palang Pracharath or even the People's Party, should the latter compromise its stance on Section 112, the lese majeste law. Besides, the BJT has a strong affiliation with the Senate, which has the power to appoint members of independent agencies like the Constitutional Court and the Election Commission, to name but a few. At this stage, all three blocs have strong bargaining power against one another. Thaksin seems to have regained some strength but still cannot have absolute power -- as he enjoyed in the early 2000s. Besides, it is possible the ruling party may lose the next election, or find itself ditched by the old guard. With such uncertainty, Thaksin has no choice but to wage an all-out war to stay afloat. Chairith Yonpiam is assistant news editor, Bangkok Post.

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Beloved New York pilot known for rescuing dogs dies in horror crash with three animals on board By ALEX HAMMER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 20:33 GMT, 26 November 2024 | Updated: 21:09 GMT, 26 November 2024 e-mail View comments A pilot known for flying dogs across the country to be adopted has been killed after a plane crash in a remote area of New York. Seuk Kim, 49, died on impact - as was the case with one of the canines he had been carrying in his Mooney M20J Sunday. Two managed to survive - found during a subsequent search of the crash site in the Catskill Mountains. Cops went on to reveal how Kim had been ferrying the animals from Maryland to Albany - something not unusual for the father-of-three. Countless Facebook posts from the credentialed pilot show him flying other rescues across the US and setting them up in forever homes - however far-flung they may be. He had lived nearly 400 miles from where his plane went down around 6:10pm - which spurred a frantic search for survivors. One dog, a lab mix puppy, was found with two broken legs, while another that was initially reported missing, was found the next day with minor injuries. The animal was taken in for veterinary care, while Kim's body was extracted for an autopsy. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) were still on the scene Tuesday, cops said. Seuk Kim, 49, died after his plane crashed in the Catskill Mountains Sunday - as was the case with one of the three canines he had been ferrying from Maryland to Albany to be adopted Two dogs managed to survive, including this lab-mix who was found with two broken legs 'The plane, which was initially reported to be a Cessna, is actually a Mooney M20J. While investigators were working at the scene they found the third dog with minor injuries,' the most recent statement from the Greene County Sheriff's Office read. 'The dog was transported by Hyer Ground Rescue along with PAW (Partners for Animal Welfare) for veterinary care. 'The pilot has been extricated and transported to Ellis Hospital for an autopsy. 'The NTSB and the FAA are still on the scene.' Statements beforehand positively identified Kim as being the pilot, with photos on his social media further him in front of the same plane mentioned by authorities. Other posts show how he had flown hundreds of dogs for rehoming without incident - as investigators now look into what caused the plane to crash. The area where the plane went down, at the time, was experiencing clear skies and no increment weather. Photos shared Tuesday showed one of the four-legged survivors, the lab-mix named Whiskey, receiving treatment at the Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center Tuesday. He is expected to make a full recovery. The puppy, named Whiskey, was seen receiving treatment at the Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center Tuesday A day before - a day after the crash - a third dog initially reported missing, was found the next day with minor injuries (seen here) Kim was a licensed pilot known for flying dogs across the country - all to find them forever homes more efficiently. His body has been taken in for an autopsy, cops said - adding only that he died on impact Tributes that have poured in since Kim's death have painted him as a selfless animal lover who died doing what he loved. The FAA and NTSB are looking into what caused the crash He was a father-of-three, and had hailed from Burke, Virginia. He leaves behind a wife as well, along with his two sons and one daughter Tributes, meanwhile, continued to pour in for Kim after his death - including from his eldest Leah, who is just 16. 'He died doing what he loved, which was saving animals,' she told Fox 5 DC Monday. 'He always made sure to be available because this is something he cared about,' On social media, she added: 'Hug your loved ones all a little bit tighter because my father didn't wake up yesterday thinking it would be his last day on earth.' Anna Kang, Kim's wife, added in her own post: Please hug your loved ones a little tighter tonight. Please remember Seuk. Please comment and let me know how you crossed paths with him. 'I want my kids to know how selfless and fabulous their dad was,' she concluded. Christine Kim, another relative, added: 'Seuk was more than just a pilot; he was a champion for others, a friend to all, and a deeply loved member of his family. 'His bodacious spirit, generous heart, and endless capacity for love will be profoundly missed by his wife, three kids, parents, sibling, extended family, and countless friends. Barely a month ago, Kim wrote how he was flying four dogs - one of which is seen here - from Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine in Tennessee to Virginia for adoption. His body has been taken to Ellis Hospital in Schenectady for an autopsy, cops said Whiskey, who broke his two back legs, is seen here again on Tuesday. Feds are vetting what caused the crash 'As we grieve, we take solace in knowing that Seuk lived fully, loved deeply, and left a legacy of kindness and courage,' she added. 'He reminds us to embrace life with enthusiasm, to take bold leaps, and to always lend a hand to those in need.' Barely a month ago, Kim himself wrote how he was flying four dogs from Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine in Tennessee to Stafford, Virginia for adoption. 'I’ve flown hundreds of dogs and never has one chewed and gnawed through a crate to get out and stand on it, looking so proud like she had conquered it,' he wrote with an accompanying photo. 'Could have gone badly I suppose if she wasn’t such a great dog,' the former partner and vice president at public relations firm SunStar Strategic said. 'Velma (the wiry escape artist) is available to adopt out of Stafford/Fredricksburg area if anyone is interested.' His body has been taken to Ellis Hospital in Schenectady for an autopsy, deputies said. DailyMail.com has reached out to the FAA for an update in their investigation. New York Maryland Share or comment on this article: Beloved New York pilot known for rescuing dogs dies in horror crash with three animals on board e-mail Add comment

Thumbs up to the Fayette County Humane Society staff and volunteers who served a special Christmas dinner to more than 100 dogs and cats housed at the shelter. Thumbs up also go to contributors from the community who made the special holiday meal possible. The Christmas meal included turkey, pumpkin purée, cookies, whipped cream, and other trimmings. Serving the animals a holiday meal began at Thanksgiving, said Fallyn Wakefield, executive director of the Fayette County Humane Society. “We just started it this year on Thanksgiving,” Wakefield said. “And it’s going to be a tradition that we’re going to try to carry through. “It’s just thinking about these dogs on Christmas,” she said. “They have no families, so we try to make it the best we can here for them.” ••• Thumbs up to the steady growth in the number of visitors to the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve since the park’s redesignation four years ago. On Dec. 27, 2020, the New River Gorge National River officially became the 63rd national park after the U.S. Congress passed funding through the New River Gorge National Park Designation Act. Encompassing more than 70,000 acres of land along a 53-mile stretch of the New River, the park extends from the Bluestone Dam in Summers County, up through Raleigh County, and on to its most northern point at Hawks Nest Lake in Fayette County. “Typically after a redesignation, numbers will settle out at about a 20-percent increase, but we’re almost double that,” said Eve West, the park’s chief of interpretation. West noted the park is seeing people who visit simply to visit and are not just passing through. “It used to be, New River was just a place people passed through to get to Shenandoah, to get to the Smokies and other areas, but we have truly become a destination point now, we are a place where people will come, spend three days a week, you know, it has really changed that a lot,” she said. West said national parks are wonderful places that bring people together to explore the vastness of nature this country has to offer, and they are proud West Virginia can now be a major contributing factor in that. “I think that’s a really, really important piece of what we do,” she said. “You know, it’s hard to say no to nature, it’s a place you can get out, be healthy, find solace, it’s a place you can have a bonding experience with friends and family, and I think we offer a lot of really, really good opportunities for the United States population right now.” ••• Thumbs up to the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute for providing patients greater access to a groundbreaking Alzheimer’s disease treatment. In 2020, approximately 38,000 West Virginians – or 10.2 percent of adults over the age of 65 in the state – had Alzheimer’s. Nearly 14 percent of West Virginians who are 45 and older have subjective cognitive decline, diagnosed when a person experiences memory loss or confusion, but performs normally on cognitive tests. All patients receive an initial workup and examination at the RNI Memory Health Clinic, including MRI and PET imaging, blood tests, physical and neurological exams, and a neuropsychological evaluation. A multidisciplinary team then develops a treatment plan. Patients then receive the IV infusion at the infusion center closest to them. Return trips to Morgantown are only necessary for follow-up visits and MRI imaging to check for side effects. Along with the Cancer Institute, Wheeling Hospital, and Garrett Regional Medical Center, the program has expanded to include WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital, Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, and Thomas Hospitals in Charleston. “For patients on a Leqembi treatment regimen, there are already a lot of stressors in their lives and for their families,” said Stephen Cox, D.O., neurologist at Princeton Community Hospital’s Neurology Clinic. “Having access to this Alzheimer’s treatment right here in our region of southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia eliminates the need for hours of travel to an academic medical center. This not only eases the emotional and physical burden on families, but also improves the likelihood that patients can consistently attend all their appointments, which is crucial for the effectiveness of this treatment.” ••• Thumbs up to Oceana Middle School eighth-graders, who are among the four state winners in the annual First Lady Student Ornament Competition. Their ornament is displayed in the Great Hall of the Culture Center in Charleston along with the other submitted ornaments. The competition had 144 entries from 23 West Virginia counties. Each winning class was awarded a $100 gift card to purchase art supplies. Here’s to nurturing the creativity of youngsters. ••• Thumbs up to two Wyoming County schools – Oceana Middle and Pineville Middle – that have been named state finalists in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition. Additional state finalists include East Fairmont Middle School and two teams at Morgantown High School. Each state finalist wins a $2,500 technology prize package for their school. Three national winners will be selected from the 50 state winners to be named in March. Each national winner will receive a $100,000 prize package – part of a $2 million prize pool. The annual competition is designed to empower students to use the power of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to create innovative solutions addressing critical issues in their communities. By applying Problem-based Learning (PBL) principles, environmental stewardship, and social impact entrepreneurship, the competition engages sixth through 12th grades students in active, hands-on learning that can be applied to real-world problems – such as the climate crisis, mental health and wellness, and school safety issues – in an effort to make STEM skills more tangible and showcase its value both in and outside the classroom. Here’s to the hard work and extra effort of all the participating students and their teachers. Compiled by Mary Catherine Brooks for The Register-HeraldCops Confirm How Dad Searching for Missing Daughter Died at LAXNATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) — Addison Patterson's 33 points led Northwestern State over Southern University at New Orleans 89-79 on Friday. Patterson had 10 rebounds for the Demons (6-5). JT Warren scored 11 points, shooting 5 for 11, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc. Landyn Jumawan went 2 of 7 from the field (2 for 5 from 3-point range) to finish with eight points. Tyon Thompson led the way for the Knights with 21 points, six assists and three steals. Jamal Gibson added 18 points, seven rebounds and three steals for Southern University at New Orleans. Tony White also recorded 10 points and three steals. NEXT UP Northwestern State visits Texas in its next matchup on December 29. 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JERUSALEM — Israel approved a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon's Hezbollah on Tuesday, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. In the hours leading up to the Cabinet meeting, Israel carried out its most intense wave of strikes in Beirut and its southern suburbs and issued a record number of evacuation warnings. At least 24 people were killed in strikes across the country, according to local authorities, as Israel signaled it aims to keep pummeling Hezbollah in the final hours before any ceasefire takes hold. Israel's security Cabinet approved the ceasefire agreement late Tuesday after it was presented by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his office said. U.S. President Joe Biden, speaking in Washington, called the agreement “good news” and said his administration would make a renewed push for a ceasefire in Gaza. An Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire would mark the first major step toward ending the regionwide unrest triggered by Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. But it does not address the devastating war in Gaza. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to bring peace to the Middle East, but neither he nor Netanyahu have proposed a postwar solution for the Palestinian territory, where Hamas is still holding dozens of hostages and the conflict is more intractable. Still, any halt to the fighting in Lebanon is expected to reduce the likelihood of war between Israel and Iran, which backs both Hezbollah and Hamas and exchanged direct fire with Israel on two occasions earlier this year. Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on Dahiyeh, in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. Netanyahu presented the ceasefire proposal to Cabinet ministers after a televised address in which he listed a series of accomplishments against Israel’s enemies across the region. He said a ceasefire with Hezbollah would further isolate Hamas in Gaza and allow Israel to focus on its main enemy, Iran, which backs both groups. “If Hezbollah breaks the agreement and tries to rearm, we will attack,” he said. “For every violation, we will attack with might.” Netanyahu's office later said Israel appreciated the U.S. efforts in securing the deal but "reserves the right to act against every threat to its security.” It was not immediately clear when the ceasefire would go into effect, and the exact terms of the deal were not released. The deal calls for a two-month initial halt in fighting and would require Hezbollah to end its armed presence in a broad swath of southern Lebanon, while Israeli troops would return to their side of the border. Thousands of additional Lebanese troops and U.N. peacekeepers would deploy in the south, and an international panel headed by the United States would monitor all sides’ compliance. But implementation remains a major question mark. Israel has demanded the right to act should Hezbollah violate its obligations. Lebanese officials have rejected writing that into the proposal. Biden said Israel reserved the right to quickly resume operations in Lebanon if Hezbollah breaks the terms of the truce, but that the deal "was designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.” Hezbollah has said it accepts the proposal, but a senior official with the group said Tuesday that it had not seen the agreement in its final form. “After reviewing the agreement signed by the enemy government, we will see if there is a match between what we stated and what was agreed upon by the Lebanese officials,” Mahmoud Qamati, deputy chair of Hezbollah’s political council, told the Al Jazeera news network. “We want an end to the aggression, of course, but not at the expense of the sovereignty of the state” of Lebanon, he said. “Any violation of sovereignty is refused.” In this screen grab image from video provide by the Israeli Government Press Office, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes a televised statement Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in Jerusalem, Israel. Even as Israeli, U.S, Lebanese and international officials have expressed growing optimism over a ceasefire, Israel has continued its campaign in Lebanon, which it says aims to cripple Hezbollah’s military capabilities. An Israeli strike on Tuesday leveled a residential building in the central Beirut district of Basta — the second time in recent days warplanes have hit the crowded area near the city’s downtown. At least seven people were killed and 37 wounded, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. Strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs killed at least one person and wounded 13, it said. Three people were killed in a separate strike in Beirut and three in a strike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon. Lebanese state media said another 10 people were killed in the eastern Baalbek province. Israel says it targets Hezbollah fighters and their infrastructure. Israel also struck a building in Beirut's bustling commercial district of Hamra for the first time, hitting a site that is around 400 meters (yards) from Lebanon’s Central Bank. There were no reports of casualties. The Israeli military said it struck targets in Beirut and other areas linked to Hezbollah's financial arm. The evacuation warnings covered many areas, including parts of Beirut that previously have not been targeted. The warnings, coupled with fear that Israel was ratcheting up attacks before a ceasefire, sent residents fleeing. Traffic was gridlocked, and some cars had mattresses tied to them. Dozens of people, some wearing their pajamas, gathered in a central square, huddling under blankets or standing around fires as Israeli drones buzzed loudly overhead. Hezbollah, meanwhile, kept up its rocket fire, triggering air raid sirens across northern Israel. Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee issued evacuation warnings for 20 buildings in Beirut's southern suburbs, where Hezbollah has a major presence, as well as a warning for the southern town of Naqoura where the U.N. peacekeeping mission, UNIFIL, is headquartered. UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti told The Associated Press that peacekeepers will not evacuate. A police bomb squad officer inspects the site where a rocket fired from Lebanon landed in a backyard in Kiryat Shmona, northern Israel, Tuesday Nov. 26, 2024. The Israeli military also said its ground troops clashed with Hezbollah forces and destroyed rocket launchers in the Slouqi area on the eastern end of the Litani River, a few kilometers (miles) from the Israeli border. Under the ceasefire deal, Hezbollah would be required to move its forces north of the Litani, which in some places is about 30 kilometers (20 miles) north of the border. Hezbollah began firing into northern Israel, saying it was showing support for the Palestinians, a day after Hamas carried out its Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel, triggering the Gaza war. Israel returned fire on Hezbollah, and the two sides have been exchanging barrages ever since. Israel escalated its campaign of bombardment in mid-September and later sent troops into Lebanon, vowing to put an end to Hezbollah fire so tens of thousands of evacuated Israelis could return to their homes. More than 3,760 people have been killed by Israeli fire in Lebanon the past 13 months, many of them civilians, according to Lebanese health officials. The bombardment has driven 1.2 million people from their homes. Israel says it has killed more than 2,000 Hezbollah members. Hezbollah fire has forced some 50,000 Israelis to evacuate in the country’s north, and its rockets have reached as far south in Israel as Tel Aviv. At least 75 people have been killed, more than half of them civilians. More than 50 Israeli soldiers have died in the ground offensive in Lebanon. Chehayeb and Mroue reported from Beirut. Associated Press reporters Lujain Jo and Sally Abou AlJoud in Beirut contributed. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Let us know what's going on! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.

The ceasefire, starting at 4 a.m. local time Wednesday, would mark the first major step toward ending the regionwide unrest triggered by Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. But it does not address the devastating war in Gaza , where Hamas is still holding dozens of hostages and the conflict is more intractable. Hours before the ceasefire with Hezbollah was to take effect, Israel carried out the most intense wave of strikes in Beirut and its southern suburbs since the start of the conflict and issued a record number of evacuation warnings. At least 42 people were killed in strikes across the country, according to local authorities. Another huge airstrike shook Beirut shortly after the ceasefire was announced. There appeared to be lingering disagreement over whether Israel would have the right to strike Hezbollah if it believed the militants had violated the agreement, something Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted was part of the deal but which Lebanese and Hezbollah officials have rejected. Israel's security Cabinet approved the U.S.-France-brokered ceasefire agreement after Netanyahu presented it, his office said. U.S. President Joe Biden, speaking in Washington, called the agreement “good news” and said his administration would make a renewed push for a ceasefire in Gaza. The Biden administration spent much of this year trying to broker a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza but the talks repeatedly sputtered to a halt . President-elect Donald Trump vowed to bring peace to the Middle East without saying how. Still, any halt to the fighting in Lebanon is expected to reduce the likelihood of war between Israel and Iran, which backs both Hezbollah and Hamas and exchanged direct fire with Israel on two occasions earlier this year. Israel says it will ‘attack with might’ if Hezbollah breaks truce Netanyahu presented the ceasefire proposal to Cabinet ministers after a televised address in which he listed accomplishments against Israel’s enemies across the region. He said a ceasefire with Hezbollah would further isolate Hamas in Gaza and allow Israel to focus on its main enemy, Iran. “If Hezbollah breaks the agreement and tries to rearm, we will attack,” he said. “For every violation, we will attack with might.” The ceasefire deal calls for a two-month initial halt in fighting and would require Hezbollah to end its armed presence in a broad swath of southern Lebanon, while Israeli troops would return to their side of the border. Thousands of additional Lebanese troops and U.N. peacekeepers would deploy in the south, and an international panel headed by the United States would monitor compliance. Biden said Israel reserved the right to quickly resume operations in Lebanon if Hezbollah breaks the terms of the truce, but that the deal "was designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.” Netanyahu’s office said Israel appreciated the U.S. efforts in securing the deal but “reserves the right to act against every threat to its security.” Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati welcomed the ceasefire and described it as a crucial step toward stability and the return of displaced people. Hezbollah has said it accepts the proposal, but a senior official with the group said Tuesday it had not seen the agreement in its final form. “After reviewing the agreement signed by the enemy government, we will see if there is a match between what we stated and what was agreed upon by the Lebanese officials,” Mahmoud Qamati, deputy chair of Hezbollah’s political council, told the Al Jazeera news network. “We want an end to the aggression, of course, but not at the expense of the sovereignty of the state," he said, referring to Israel's demand for freedom of action. “Any violation of sovereignty is refused.” Warplanes bombard Beirut and its southern suburbs Even as ceasefire efforts gained momentum in recent days, Israel continued to strike what it called Hezbollah targets across Lebanon while the militants fired rockets, missiles and drones across the border. An Israeli strike on Tuesday leveled a residential building in central Beirut — the second time in recent days warplanes have hit the crowded area near downtown. At least seven people were killed and 37 wounded, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. Israel also struck a building in Beirut's bustling commercial district of Hamra for the first time, hitting a site around 400 meters (yards) from Lebanon’s Central Bank. There were no reports of casualties. The Israeli military said it struck targets linked to Hezbollah's financial arm. The evacuation warnings covered many areas, including parts of Beirut that previously were not targeted. The warnings sent residents fleeing. Traffic was gridlocked, with mattresses tied to some cars. Dozens of people, some wearing pajamas, gathered in a central square, huddling under blankets or standing around fires as Israeli drones buzzed overhead. Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee issued evacuation warnings for 20 buildings in Beirut's southern suburbs, where Hezbollah has a major presence, as well as a warning for the southern town of Naqoura where the U.N. peacekeeping mission, UNIFIL, is headquartered. UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti said peacekeepers will not evacuate. Israeli forces reach Litani River in southern Lebanon The Israeli military also said its ground troops clashed with Hezbollah forces and destroyed rocket launchers in the Slouqi area on the eastern end of the Litani River, a few miles from the Israeli border. Under the ceasefire deal, Hezbollah would be required to move its forces north of the Litani, which in some places is about 20 miles north of the border. Hezbollah began firing into northern Israel on Oct. 8, 2023, saying it was showing support for the Palestinians, a day after Hamas carried out its attack on southern Israel, triggering the Gaza war. Israel returned fire on Hezbollah, and the two sides have exchanged barrages ever since. Israel escalated its bombardment in mid-September and later sent troops into Lebanon, vowing to put an end to Hezbollah fire so tens of thousands of evacuated Israelis could return to their homes. More than 3,760 people have been killed by Israeli fire in Lebanon the past 13 months, many of them civilians, according to Lebanese health officials. The bombardment has driven 1.2 million people from their homes. Israel says it has killed more than 2,000 Hezbollah members. Hezbollah fire has forced some 50,000 Israelis to evacuate in the country’s north, and its rockets have reached as far south in Israel as Tel Aviv. At least 75 people have been killed, more than half of them civilians. More than 50 Israeli soldiers have died in the ground offensive in Lebanon. Chehayeb and Mroue reported from Beirut and Federman from Jerusalem. 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