Attendees of St. Baldrick’s ‘Rock the Bald’ event donate/shave hair

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September 20, 2022

www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2022-09-19 16:21:11

People ‘rocked the bald’ at Bayou View Park in Gulfport during the inaugural St. Baldrick’s event.

Attendees lined up Saturday to get their heads shaved for a good cause. ‘Rock the Bald’ raises money for childhood cancer research.

It hopes to find a chemo treatment that will kill cancer without harming a child and avoid long-term side effects.

Those who got a haircut honored those who have lost their lives from cancer by wearing their names around their neck.

Seventy-seven percent of all profits collected will go strictly to research to the St. Baldrick’s…

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Prince Harry settles lawsuit with Rupert Murdoch’s newspapers after ‘full’ apology

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January 22, 2025

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www.wxxv25.com – NBC NEWS – 2025-01-22 07:12:00

SUMMARY: Prince Harry and his legal team reached a last-minute settlement with Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers (NGN) over claims of unlawful activities, including phone hacking and surveillance. The settlement includes a full apology to Harry, though it ends his attempt to expose the publisher’s wrongdoings in court. The Duke of Sussex had sued NGN, accusing its journalists and private investigators of intruding into his private life, including actions related to his late mother, Princess Diana. The settlement also covers legal fees and damages. Harry’s decision to settle concludes his long-running legal battle against the publisher.

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City office closures announced because of winter weather

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January 20, 2025

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-01-20 15:32:00

SUMMARY: Cities along the Coast are closing non-emergency offices due to winter weather. In Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, and several other cities, offices will be closed Tuesday and will reopen at varying times on Wednesday. City Council meetings are being rescheduled, with most now set for Thursday. Specifically, Diamondhead, Moss Point, and Waveland have closures extending to Wednesday, with meetings also moved to Thursday at 6 p.m. or later. Ocean Springs will reopen Wednesday at noon, and its Board of Aldermen meeting will proceed as scheduled. Gautier’s City Council meeting will be remote, with no live stream available.

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Donald J. Trump takes Oath of Office to become 47th President of the United States

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January 20, 2025

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-01-20 11:02:00

SUMMARY: Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, marking his return for a non-consecutive term. He took office amid impeachment trials, criminal charges, and assassination attempts, while Republicans gained unified control of Washington. Trump plans immediate action with executive orders on border control, fossil fuel expansion, and ending diversity programs. His inaugural address outlined a “new era” of national success and restoration. Due to cold weather, the ceremony was held indoors, and the inaugural parade was replaced with an arena event. Trump also attended a prayer service and met outgoing President Biden at the White House.

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