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Grant Me Hope: Aayalliah hopes to be adopted
SUMMARY: Mississippi’s WXXV features Aaliyah, a 13-year-old girl hoping to get adopted. She has been waiting for a family to love her for a year and a half. Aaliyah is in the 8th grade, loves animals, and her favorite subjects are math, reading, and science. She dreams of being a veterinarian and desires a family that will respect her and provide a stable home. If you want to learn more about adopting Aaliyah, call 601-359-4133 or visit the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services website.

Every Monday on WXXV we feature a child from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. Today you will meet 13-year-old Aayalliah. She has been waiting a year-and-a-half for a family to love her.
“Hi My name is Aayalliah, I’m in the 8th grade, I am 13 years old, I’m beautiful, I’m smart, I love dogs, other animals. What I like to do for fun is I like to ride my bike, I like to play with my dogs, I like to color, to dance. My favorite subject is Math, Reading, and Science. If I could learn to do anything it would be to be a veterinarian and learn more about other dogs and animals.
Adoption means to me you can have a home to stay in for good, clothes on your back, food on your table, a roof over your head, and animals. Like they take you places, they don’t take things from you.
In a family I would like joy, peace, we have freedom. People forgive you and you forgive them. You don’t have to be weary about nothing. You don’t have to be scared. You don’t have to worry about nobody breaking in to the house. I would want a family to respect me for my faith.
I can help them cook, I can sweep their floor, mop, keep the couches clean, my room, if they have other kids I can help them.
I don’t like being in custody in foster care. Going here, there I would love to be in a stable home. I’m so hopeful that I would be adopted soon.”
If you would like to learn more about adopting Aayalliah call 601-359-4133. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services website is www.mdcps.ms.gov.
Next Monday at this time we will feature another child from Mississippi hoping to find a new home.
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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Cooler weather today, rainy conditions for Sunday parades (2/22/2025)
SUMMARY: Today in South Mississippi, temperatures will reach close to 60°F, with light, spotty showers primarily in central areas this morning. As parades occur, carrying an umbrella is advisable. A more significant rain event is expected tomorrow due to a system developing off Texas, leading to widespread heavy rain on Sunday, causing many parades in New Orleans to be canceled. After the rain clears by Sunday evening, temperatures will improve next week, reaching the 70s with mostly clear skies. Additionally, a planetary parade will be visible starting Tuesday, offering a chance to see seven planets in the night sky.

Meteorologist Aaron Colby details Saturday’s weather conditions and rainy conditions on Sunday impacting parades here in South Mississippi.
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South Mississippians seeing surge in scam attempts
SUMMARY: Scammers posing as the Buuy Municipal Court are targeting South Mississippians, prompting police warnings. Citizens are cautioned against clicking links in suspicious texts, such as those claiming missed court dates. Mississippi State University’s cyber education director emphasizes personal cybersecurity measures, including keeping devices updated and using unique passwords for different accounts. In 2022, the Federal Trade Commission reported losses of $330 million to text scams. Scammers send various deceptive messages, often pretending to be from banks or services users do not engage with. Experts advise skepticism and prompt reporting of scams to reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Experts say scammers try to gain your trust and push for quick action, but being skeptical can help prevent you from becoming a victim.
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MGCCC Harrison County Campus showcases 21st century CTE programs for high school students to purs…
SUMMARY: Months before graduating high school, students explored career options at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College during the 21st Century Career and Technical Education experience. With dreams of fields like robotics and live entertainment, many students, including Nehemiah Barnet, aim for careers in mechanical engineering. The event showcased over 50 study fields and featured six faculty members with industry experience, emphasizing rewarding careers and salaries. Dr. Brad Bailey highlighted the importance of exploring diverse opportunities. Students also benefit from dual credit options, allowing them to earn college credits while in high school, facilitating a smoother transition into higher education or immediate industry entry.

An invitation to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College gave students a chance to learn about 50 fields of study.
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