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Gulfport woman named to Forbes ‘30 Under 30′ list

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6 months ago

December 4, 2023

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2023-12-04 15:01:05

SUMMARY: Jessica Shelley, a former teacher and mother of five, has achieved success as a CEO and is now recognized as one of Forbes's top 30 under 30. She attributes her success to her determination and the lack of support or preparation she had growing up. Despite these challenges, Shelley and her Gulf Coast community are proud of her accomplishments. She plans to continue expanding her work in the future, and her perseverance and dedication are inspiring others in her community.

One Gulfport resident is making strides in education and her Gulf Coast community proud.

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Make-A-Wish Mississippi MARTINI SHAKEDOWN 2024

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8 hours ago

June 5, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2024-06-05 15:25:35

SUMMARY: The 20th annual Martini Shakedown, celebrating 40 years of Make-A-Wish Mississippi, is on July 13th at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino. Enjoy exquisite martinis, gourmet cuisine, silent and live auctions, and music from Category 6. Advanced tickets are available for $100 at o n./martini. Join us for an unforgettable evening dedicated to making wishes come true for Mississippi kids with critical illnesses.

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Biloxi veteran shares strategy to dealing with PTSD

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15 hours ago

June 5, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-06-05 08:30:59

SUMMARY: At WX, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we're spotlighting stories of local community members facing mental health challenges. Today, John Kemp, a community member and military veteran, shares his battle with PTSD triggered by a 2017 bus-train collision. Despite his heroic actions during the accident, John struggled with sleep and repressed memories from his army service in Germany. The VA provided him with therapy and support, including prolonged exposure treatment. John's journey underscores the importance of recognizing sleep issues, seeking help, and the role of support systems in managing mental health. John's openness aims to break the stigma around mental health.

Biloxi's John Kemp is a community leader, military veteran, husband, and father. He's also had some mental health challenges to overcome.

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6/5 – The Chief's “Another Round of T-Storms Ahead” Wednesday Morning Forecast

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15 hours ago

June 5, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2024-06-05 08:27:23

SUMMARY: Good morning! The sunrise in downtown Gulfwood was about an hour ago, showing beautiful sunny skies and low clouds. The current temperature in Gulfwood is 80°F, feeling like 84°F, with southern winds at 5 mph. Other regional temperatures include Wigan at 68°F and Buuy at 81°F. Expect humidity to drop today, becoming partly cloudy by mid-morning and mostly cloudy this afternoon, with a high of 89°F and a 20% chance of thunderstorms. Tonight, there's a 40% chance of isolated showers. A cold front will elevate thunderstorm chances to 60% tomorrow. The weekend will be hot and sunny, with temperatures ranging from 89°F to 93°F.