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.
Updated: 14 hours ago
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
The council is inviting and encouraging the public to come to the community center Wednesday at 5:30 to hear the plans for the city as well as to express any concerns or input they may have.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 9:48 PM CDT
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
The Sound 228 held its first music festival hoping to bring attention to up-and-coming bands as well as bringing exposure to the Gulf Coast.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 9:28 PM CDT
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
After closing his restaurant two years ago due to his son being diagnosed with leukemia, Chef Scott Khong will once again be setting up shop in Ocean Springs.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:28 PM CDT
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Members of Ocean Springs are asking for transparency when it comes down to looking for the replacement for the school district's superintendent.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 11:27 AM CDT
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Home of Grace celebrated 58 years of impacting lives and bringing people closer to God in their addiction recovery program.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 10:25 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
If you drive along Highway 57 heading to Vancleave, you’ve probably noticed construction and downed trees. According to Jackson County officials, it’s all just the first step of more to come.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 10:18 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
The plan is to build a tourist attraction on the old property to bring attention to downtown, with amenities like a hotel, a retail space and even a restaurant.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 9:50 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Ocean Springs Board of Alderman will decide if they want to move forward with the 1515 Government Street project, a plan that is aimed to creating more businesses and attracting tourists to downtown Ocean Springs.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 9:24 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
The Bass Federation held a fishing tournament in Moss Point on Sunday, offering cash prizes as well as scholarships for students in Mississippi.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 9:34 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Saturday, bacon and beer lovers had the chance to indulge on their favorite food and drink in a variety of ways.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 10:07 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Paradise Pier officially opened Friday making it another family friendly attraction for the Gulf Coast.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 10:11 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
After finding his mother unconscious from a seizure, Cornelius Fairley called 911 and told dispatchers what happened.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 9:46 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Project Prom is giving away prom dresses and tuxedoes to families who are struggling financially.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 9:35 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Students perform in front of judges in skilled categories such as robotics, dancing and mathematics -- all for one goal.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 9:55 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Scouts from Across South Mississippi earned their Space Exploration Merit Badge by building model rockets.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 9:50 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Fans of the Mississippi Sea Wolves said they enjoy having hockey back in South Mississippi.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 8:15 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Howell was a client of the Lyman Senior Center and was dealing with dementia. The family says he was a man who refused to let his diagnosis dictate his life.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 9:14 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Parade-goers who had the chance to attend the D’Iberville North Bay Association Parade were not only able to catch plenty of beads, but were also given an excuse to catch up with some old friends.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2023 at 10:05 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Charles Richard Drew's legacy is remembered through a blood drive by Iota Epsilon fraternity and Delta Sigma Theta's Gulf Coast Chapter.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 10:15 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Couples and spouses in South Mississippi celebrated Valentine's Day in their own unique way, whether it be dancing or axe throwing.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 9:34 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Gautier city leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday to officially start phase one of their $6 million dollar amphitheater project.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 10:01 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Community leaders in Gulfport came together and held a prayer vigil Sunday for the youth in their communities and offer solutions they are facing.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 9:52 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
John Arnold is on a mission to help people beat something he struggled with for years: opioid addiction.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 8:43 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
The people of Lizana have been keeping up with their annual parade for 20 years. The parade wouldn’t have happened if a joint effort with the community and the sheriff’s department didn’t happen 20 years ago.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 9:52 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
The Harlem Renaissance was a time of revival in African American music, art and culture. The 100 Men Hall is celebrating its centennial year highlighting the era.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:31 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
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.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:16 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Auditor Shad White said the end goal for this is to help the state become number one in cybersecurity.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:36 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Pastor Carlus Page hopes to make the old Engage building on Pass Road a community center to help make an impact.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 9:51 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Behind every performance is a cast of hard-working performers, and a Lion Dance is no exception.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:09 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
The Sawmill Restaurant provided entertainment and a positive gathering space for the people of Stone County.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 9:52 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
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.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 9:58 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Talented cooks from along the Coast are coming together to compete in a competition-friendly steak cookoff.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 10:08 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Citizens of Lucedale got out for a Friday night Barrel Bash, a family friendly event showcasing the city's best riders.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 10:14 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
The recycling plan already has 51 restaurants willing to participate in the program and do their part in helping the Coast.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 9:40 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
A new attraction is coming to South Mississippi, and that means there will be new opportunities in the job market.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 9:02 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
A new local store inside Edgewater mall celebrated both its grand opening and Lunar New Year with a traditional Lion Dance.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 8:07 AM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
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.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 10:28 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
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.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 9:58 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Many people along Market Street in Pascagoula look at the construction as a sign of progress, but to some, it’s a sign of a major headache.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 10:21 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
It’s an opportunity that helps to invest in the youth as well as bridge a gap between two communities.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 10:02 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Now is the time to start thinking about protecting the three P’s: Pipes, Plants and Pets.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2022 at 9:57 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
It’s the beginning of Hanukkah for the Jewish community. This is an eight-day holiday celebrating the Jewish freedom from Greek occupation.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 10:19 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Students in the veterinarian program at Mississippi State University had the chance to get hands-on experience in helping to nurse 30 cold-stunned turtles back to health.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 10:31 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Even through the delays and extra workload they endured, Tristan Mooney and Joshua Greiner both said they wouldn’t trade this experience for anything.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 9:58 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Shane Bernard is the president of Bernard construction. He wants to build a two-story condominium, with the first floor designed for a restaurant and bar while the second-floor houses nine units.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 8:52 AM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Local and nationwide medical marijuana companies came together to help answer questions from their patients in a seminar.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2022 at 9:55 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Ocean Springs is kicking off the Christmas season with their annual Discover Christmas Parade with a huge turnout compared to last year.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 9:31 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Enviva and Port Authority officials celebrated Wednesday after opening a new terminal for the Port of Pascagoula -- a plan that has been in development for 10 years.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 10:16 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
The building will have space for a restaurant on the first floor. The second floor will be used for retail, event spacing and even have 30 apartment units.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 10:14 PM CST
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
It’s a time of jingles for many, but for small business owners, it’s usually the time they see a boost in customers.
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