SUMMARY: Don’t miss your chance to win the St. Jude Dream Home in Florence Gardens, currently 50% complete. Tickets are $100, with all proceeds supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Bill Snider reports from Gulfport, emphasizing the significance of donations in funding crucial cancer research. The survival rate for childhood cancer has dramatically increased since St. Jude’s founding in 1962, from 20% to 80%. Dr. Matthew Aart, a leading oncologist at St. Jude, highlights the importance of combining research with patient care. Tickets are available now, with a chance to win a golf junket if purchased by Friday.

The 2,560-square-foot home is in the Florence Gardens neighborhood of Gulfport.

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SUMMARY: As the Super Bowl approaches, businesses in south Mississippi, including the Driftwood Motel and Golf Coast cards and sports, are gearing up for an influx of fans heading to New Orleans to watch the Chiefs vs. Eagles. The Driftwood Motel is promoting special services for fans, including transport options. Local stores are experiencing a surge in sales, particularly for team merchandise. Restaurants, like Woodies in Goport, are preparing with specials and promotions, including raffles and giveaways. Business owners are encouraged to share their Super Bowl plans on WXXV’s Facebook page to attract customers.

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SUMMARY: South Mississippi experienced extreme cold overnight, with heavy snow covering streets and creating treacherous driving conditions. Many residents followed safety advice, but some still encountered accidents or became stuck, requiring assistance. Snow plows worked to clear roads, and extra trucks were brought in from North Mississippi. Families, like the Delons, enjoyed their first snow experience, building snowmen and making snow angels. Emergency shelters were set up for those in need of warmth, and officials warned that help might take longer due to icy conditions. Many businesses and schools closed, and residents made the best of the historic snowstorm.

Continuous coverage of the historic southern snow.

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