SUMMARY: The WXXV News 25 team hosted the third annual WXXV Viewers’ Choice Awards at the Ground Zero Blues Club, bringing together local businesses and organizations to celebrate their achievements in South Mississippi. The event featured over 187 categories, including Best Jewelry Store and Best PoBoy Sandwich, attracting 164,000 votes from more than 18,000 viewers. Attendees enjoyed live music, food, and drinks in a festive atmosphere. Hosts Jebin MOSI and event specialist Lindsay facilitated the celebration, which highlighted the community’s support for its businesses, with many familiar faces coming together to mark the successes of the local economy.

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SUMMARY: The third annual WXXV Viewers Choice Awards Gala is underway at Ground Zero Blues Club, with doors opening about half an hour ago. Host Grant Gazola reports that attendees are enjoying food and live music as they await the event‘s start at 6:30 PM. The awards will honor 187 categories, with winners announced throughout the evening, recognizing the contributions of South Mississippi businesses, organizations, and schools. The event is a celebration of the community’s spirit, and more coverage will follow tonight at 10:00 PM after the gala concludes.

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SUMMARY: The 2024 WXXV Viewers Choice Awards are set to take place at Ground Zero Blues Club, with winners announced at a gala starting at 6:30 PM. Grant CH Gazola reports from the venue, where the atmosphere is lively as bands warm up ahead of the event. This year’s gala is a combined effort from various WXXV departments and marks the third year of the awards in this format. With 187 categories and over 500 businesses involved, the event celebrates viewer-selected favorites. Coverage will continue live during the 6:00 newscast, including a red carpet segment.

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