Media Quiz #4

 

1.) Magnolia Mayer Parnell Vann won't seek another term in office. 

Magnolia Mayor Parnell Vann has announced that after 15 years in office, he will not be seeking re-election next year. Parnell says "As we celebrate the holiday season, I am deeply thankful for my family and for all who calls magnolia home. I am equally grateful to the dedicated employees and council-members--past and present-- who have worked alongside me over the last fifteen years to make Magnolia stronger and better. I've always believed in going out on a high..." (Banner-news)

2.) Arkansas fans protest hiring of Ryan Silverfield

In Fayetteville, Ark- Approximately 30 people are seen gathered outside the Jerry & Gene Jones Family Student-Athlete Success Center on Sunday, November 30th, to protest Arkansas' hiring of new Ryan Silverfield as the new head football coach. Multiple Social media posts by people who were not happy about this, posted for everyone to meet outside the Jones Success center at noon. (Kark)

3.) Taco Bell's Baja Blast pie thrills Arkansas Times office

The Internet goes crazy after seeing the new Mountain dew Baja Blast Pie which actually matches the 90's retro aesthetic when the fast food chain had a futuristic interior design. "Celebrating the Friendsgiving tradition with a signature Taco Bell twist, the Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie is here for a good time not a long-time starting November 6," a news release from Taco Bell's website says.(arktimes)

4.) "I saw them driving over injured people"- the terrifying escape from war in Sudan

Abdulqadir Abdullah Ali, a 62-year-old man walks with a heavy limp as he is interviewed about what has happened. Abduladir suffered serious nerve damage to his leg during the long siege of the Sudanese city of El-Fasher because he could not get medicine for his diabetes. He was so panicked when fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) finally captured the city in the western Darfur region, he felt no pain as he ran. "The morning the RSF came there were bullets, many bullets, and explosives going off." he says. "People were out of control [with fear], they ran out of their houses, and everyone ran in different directions, the father, the son, the daughter- running." (BBC)

5.) Russia, US threatened to resume nuclear testing after decades. Here's why it matters. 

Both, Russia, and the U.S. have recently threatened to resume nuclear testing, alarming the international community and jeopardizing a global norm against such tests. local communities are panicking as the worlds two largest nuclear powers put pressure on nonproliferation efforts and endanger the world. (ABC)

6.) Pavarotti statue stuck in skating rink sparks outrage in Italy.

People of Rome are on thin ice after a skating risk was built around a bronze statue in remembrance of Luciano Pavarotti and passersby were encouraged to "high-five" the famous tenor singer. The last wife of Pavarotti, Nicoletta Mantovani- complained that the positioning of the ice rink around the life-size homage to her late husband was disrespectful. Italy claims there was no intention of disrespect. (CNN)

7.) Beijing's Booming Shipyards Are Eating America's Lunch

In a recent examination of America's naval capabilities, experts have raised concerns regarding the United States navy's competitiveness against China in the production of naval assets, including warships and submarines. While U.S. admirals often emphasize concepts like "Lethality", "dominance", and "deterrence", the stark reality reveals a significant gap in production capacity. (The National Interest)

8.) Broncos player Grades From Nail-Biting OT Win vs Commanders

In a hard fought match that showcased resilience than artistry, the Denver Broncos improved their record to 10-2 with a narrow overtime victory over the Washington Commanders. The win is significant as it solidifies the Broncos' standing in the playoff race and positions them favorably for a potential division title. (Denver Broncos - On SI)

9.) Suns' Brooks lights up Lakers, LeBron with scoring, trash talk

Brooks lit up the Los Angeles Lakers for 33 points in the Phoenix Suns' 125-108 win Monday night, and his prolific scoring wasn't the most entertaining aspect of his performance at his favorite road arena. Brooks recently face a lot of negativity at the Crypto arena since 2023 playoffs began. After the Grizzlies' Game 2 win, he famously said, "I poke bears", and called Lebron James "Old". His performance dropped in the series, which ended with the Lakers beating the Grizzlies in six games. During Mondays game, Brooks continue to provoke Lebron and the crowd. He trash-talked throughout the match and mimicked some of James's signature celebrations after scoring. Notably, he stared down James after a dunk and did an exaggerated shoulder shrug, angering the fans even more. (ESPN)

10.) How 'Stranger Things' turned a small Southern town's fortunes upside down

Hawkins, Indiana, the fictional town in the famous Netflix series, "Stranger Things", Is a central to the show's plot as any of it many characters. fans are so fascinated by this town that they travel from all over the world to experience it for themselves. Only, it's not in Indiana- it's in central Georgia, in the town of Jackson, about an hour south of Atlanta. (NBC)

11.) Lindsay Lohan Would Star in "The White Lotus' on 1 condition.

Lindsay Lohan, known for her role in "Freakier Friday" and currently residing in Dubai, has shared her ideal location for the next season of HBO's hit dramedy, "White Lotus." The actress has become a popular fan choice for casting in upcoming episodes of the series. In a recent post on X, a user expressed their enthusiasm, stating, "Mike White please put Lindsay Lohan in the next season of White Lotus," highlighting the growing interest among viewers for her inclusion in the show. (Today.com)

12.) Disney World permanently removes Aerosmith from Rock 'n' Roller Coaster preshow

In a significant change for fans of the theme park, Disney World has announced the permanent removal of the beloved preshow for the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, which featured rock legends Aerosmith. This iconic pre-ride experience included appearances by the band, along with actors Ken Marino and Illeana Douglas. Looking ahead, exiting developments are on the horizon, as the Muppets are set to take over the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood studios in 2026. (Entertainment)

13.) Thai woman found alive in coffin after being brought in for cremation 

On November 25th, A woman from Bangkok, Thailand shocked temple staff when she starting moving in her coffin after being brought in for a cremation. The Temple's general and financial affairs manager stated that they heard a faint knock coming from the coffin. "I was a bit surprised, so I asked them to open the coffin, and everyone was startled," he said. "I saw her opening her eyes slightly and knocking on the side of the coffin. She must have been knocking for quite some time." (AP news)

14.) Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando Engaged after 4 years of dating. 

Following the appearance of the "Flowers" singer and Lilly drummer at the Avatar: Fire and Ash premiere in Los Angeles on December 1, where Miley was seen wearing a ring on her ring finger, multiple sources have confirmed their engagement. The pair, who started dating in 2021, looked joyful at the premiere as they enjoyed tender moments together in front of the cameras. (E! news)

15.) Man runs half marathon while wearing 137 T-shirts

On December 1, David "Record Breaker" Rush, who holds the most concurrent Guinness World records titles, originally set the record for the most T-shirts worn during a half marathon at 111 in 2019, bus recently in 2025, David took on a half marathon in Idaho while wearing 137 T-shirts which was 48 pounds of T-shirts. (UPI)