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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South Mississippi has seen its fair share of wildfires putting half the state in a burn ban and despite the sporadic rain some areas may have experienced, Harrison County Fire chief Pat Sulivan says its not enough.
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Campers and RVs are already beginning to fill a lot on Jeff Davis Avenue in Long Beach as folks gear up for Crusin' the Coast 2023.
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The four-day festival provides a space for songwriters to perform in front of eager audiences of music lovers.
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A 10 to 25-cent increase is what the Coast Transit Authority is looking for when it comes to two of their bus fares.
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The writers' strike happening now has put pauses on a lot of productions in Hollywood, but that's not stopping one actor from moving forward.
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The Biloxi Shuckers may have just played their last game in MGM Park. That’s because the team’s home stadium is getting a new name as the city is looking for a new sponsor.
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The SoSo Strong Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation was created to help families who have a child with cancer, assisting with both financial and emotional support.
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Downtown Pascagoula was filled with vendors and spectators on this month's third Friday.
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An activist looking to raise awareness to domestic violence made a stop in Biloxi on Friday.
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Biloxi’s City Hall will soon be a visiting spot for the President of Croatia after making a stop in Louisiana.
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Friends and family of Aubreigh Wyatt held a candlelight vigil for the teen while also raising awareness about the dangers of bullying.
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Cheers from spectators encouraged runners and walkers in Biloxi who took part in the 9th annual Tunnel to Towers run and walk.
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Three workshops in the Biloxi City Council may be one step closer to getting control of holding organizers accountable for events in the city.
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A Pascagoula Police officer is getting some love from the internet after he was caught on camera dancing at a recent community event.
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Pastor Tony Lambert says he wants parents to know any child can be a target of online schemes, no matter how strong the family may be.
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According to officials, the fire is currently 40% contained and has burned approximately 100 acres.
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Yulone Solomon spent her Monday evening walking around Biloxi beach talking to people about the challenges of dealing with mental health.
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Cars lined the street in front of Miracle Temple Church of God, music and members filled the church and new equipment is a sight that many thought they would never witness for a while after being vandalized twice.
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The St. Paul's Carnival Association kicked off their carnival with a block party.
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The 2nd Annual Sawyer Scarborough Memorial Fishing Tournament serves as an outreach to prevent children drowning.
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The Dream Program received a major donation from the People's bank for their impact in the community.
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Pastor Gary Johnson spent his Saturday morning working to restore his church after being vandalized twice.
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The clean spots that can be found on the Mississippi Coast Coliseum weren’t done by a 20-man team — they were done by a drone, equipped with a pressure washer.
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The new police building, named after the city’s first black police chief, offers a bigger space for officers.
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One room is filled with awards and special guests as the Biloxi NAACP took some time out of a Saturday evening to highlight some individuals in the community.
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The Kroc Center is ending its summer camp and beginning its after-school care, offering indoor activities to avoid the heat.
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The sounds of a snowball machine are a refreshing one to the people of Long Beach, and it’s found in a yellow barn building along Prineville Road served by a local favorite.
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Saturday, Jones Park was filled with people looking to join in on the city’s milestone while also learning about the different family-friendly attractions in the city.
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Many tourists who come to Mississippi for the summer visit the usual vacation spots like the casinos, but others spend their time at family-focused attractions like Paradise Pier.
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Pastor Gary Johson is looking for answers after discovering his church vandalized and equipments stolen.
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Monday, Jackson County candidates came together for one last forum to get their message across to residents and have an opportunity to highlight their causes.
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With a little help from local barbers, Kristopher and Jaime Norwood are looking to create a positive impact in the community by showing high school students what it means to be an entrepreneur.
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Hundreds of big rigs filled the Biloxi Convention Center on the last day of the eighth annual Gulf Coast Big Rig Truck Show.
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Between the heat and the rain, many people might choose to stay inside and watch a movie this weekend — especially as a new cinematic sensation takes the country by storm and breathes life into local theaters.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will have a meeting Tuesday at the Isaiah Fredericks Community Center to discuss improvements on the levee in the Forest Heights neighborhood.
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School is just around the corner for some students. One nonprofit organization in Pascagoula is trying to give them a proper head start.
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Local organizations like the Biloxi and Woolmarket Lions Club are stepping up to help the residents of Moss Point to get back on their feet.
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Moss Point principal Boyd West says they are looking to July 17th to open the doors as they prepare for the upcoming school year.
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The Moss Point long term recovery committee was formed to address the needs of the city while its recovering from a tornado and have a plan set in place to help Moss Point recover in the long term with or without federal assistance.
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Some Moss Point residents are receiving FEMA letters notifying them they are qualified for relief even though there has been no disaster declaration made.
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Saturday, music filled the streets of the historic train depot grounds where music and food lovers celebrated this 97-year-old festival.
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Food, bull riding and axe throwing were part of Full Life Assembly of God’s Independence Day celebration.
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According to the National Weather Service, at least 11 people have died in less than two weeks along the Gulf Coast from water-related deaths.
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Food, music and rides can be found in Bay St. Louis as festival goers are celebrating Independence Day weekend.
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Mississippi Department of Health's Tobacco Control awards cities across the state for lowering tobacco usage.
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Monday will mark one week since an EF-2 tornado damaged the city of Moss Point, leaving behind debris for residents to pick up and move on.
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The weekend is beginning to shape up as a car lover’s dream at the Biloxi Coliseum as participants for Scrapin’ gear up.
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Moss Point residents are beginning to clean up their neighborhood after receiving tornado damage.
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A fruitful weekend comes to a close as Biloxi wraps up its Juneteenth weekend celebration with a family day picnic.
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Noah Carney is a young entrepreneur who took part in Biloxi's Juneteenth celebration weekend.
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