Ja'Colbi Rivers
Multimedia Journalist
Biloxi, MS
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Ja'Colbi Rivers was born and raised in the New Orleans area. He graduated from Loyola University with a degree in Mass Communications, focused on Broadcasting.
Ja'Colbi enjoys learning about ancient history, watching horror movies, and playing video games with his friends. If he's not debating which fictional character is the best or watching anime with his friends, you might find him spending time with family watching football or just enjoying the company.
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It’s the beginning of the busiest time for Flint Creek as the Memorial Day weekend marks the start of summer.
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Words of praise from city officials ring out in Poplarville on Monday as the town celebrates a team of local cheerleaders placing Top 20 at the All-Star World Championship in Orlando, Fla.
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The family of Chayse Harmon is left to question why The Scratch Kitchen operated past full capacity, causing security concerns and perhaps playing a role in his death.
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Friends identified one of the victims as 16-year-old Haeleigh Stamper. They say she was full of positive energy and was always wearing a huge smile.
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South Mississippi will soon be featured on the big screen in a new heist movie called Cash Out 2, a movie that director Randall Emmett, known for producing “The Irishman,” says will be different form the rest of his films.
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Eastside Assembly of God and their youth group held a reenactment of the crucifixion of Jesus on Sunday. Minister David Greene was the brains behind the performance and says it was a community effort.
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Gulfport’s City Council once again voted against a proposed ordinance involving a cannabis dispensary.
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The training will focus on crafts like wielding, ship-fitting and pipe fitting through lectures and hands-on experiences.
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Paradise Pier officially opened Friday making it another family friendly attraction for the Gulf Coast.
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After finding his mother unconscious from a seizure, Cornelius Fairley called 911 and told dispatchers what happened.
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Hotel Whiskey is much more than just a hotel. The first phase will have around 13 rooms with retail space and a restaurant on the first level. The second phase is more ambitious.
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Behind every performance is a cast of hard-working performers, and a Lion Dance is no exception.
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The Sawmill Restaurant provided entertainment and a positive gathering space for the people of Stone County.
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Local wildlife rescue groups, Mississippi Power and a 12-year-old helped to nurse a young eagle back to health and release it back into the wild.
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While he stands with his brothers in Christ listening to the anthem of his war-torn home, Ukrainian Bishop Vitaliy Kryvytskyi visits South Mississippi hoping to help his home through the power of prayer.
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Latrell Dunbar was playing for the D’Iberville High School football team when he collapsed during a game in 2011. He received CPR while on the field but died of cardiac arrest.
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Thomas Claiborne Thigpen's family received his remains 70 years after a military plane crashed in Alaska killing everyone on board.
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Sunday, Westminster Presbyterian Church and Trinity United Methodist Church came together for their annual Thanksgiving Service. This is a partnership that lasted for 60 years between the two churches.
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Charles Melson is the last WWII veteran at Biloxi's VFW Post 2434. They are celebrating his 100-year-old birthday.
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This weekend, Ocean Springs is celebrating its 44th annual Peter Anderson Art Festival.
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The American Cancer Society held its annual “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk on Saturday. The walk is meant to raise awareness for breast cancer, honoring those who won their battle, lost their life or are still fighting the disease.
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On Sunday, Cruisin' the Coast concluded its historic year with a concert and other events.
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Pascagoula is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, holding a Festival Hispano at Pascagoula Beach Park.
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The idea, presented to Harrison County’s Board of Supervisors, is aimed at protecting the shoreline from hurricanes and beach erosion as well as improving water quality.
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Sunday afternoon, two brothers set out for what they believed would be a normal fishing trip. Little did they know, they would be at the right place at the right time to save a woman’s life.
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