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Receiving ashes: What is Ash Wednesday and who gets the ashes?

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-02-12 05:00:41

SUMMARY: Happy Lundi Gras! With two more days of carnival fun before Lent begins, Christians are preparing for the Lenten season, starting with Ash Wednesday. This day of fasting and reflection includes the receiving of ashes in the sign of a cross on foreheads as a reminder of mortality and the need for reconciliation with God. All Catholic parishes in South Mississippi will offer services, and other Protestant denominations will also hold Ash Wednesday services. Lent will last until March 31, leading up to Easter. Visit your house of worship for service times and locations.

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MDOT urges emergency travel only in wake of winter storm

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-01-22 11:15:00

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) advises emergency travel only in areas affected by a recent winter storm, with ice reported on roads in 21 counties. Crews are actively treating affected roadways, focusing on southeastern and coastal areas. However, low temperatures tonight may refreeze treated surfaces. Key closures include the State Route 609 bridge in Jackson County and the I-110 and U.S. 90 bridges in Harrison County. MDOT encourages cautious travel, reminding drivers to watch for ice, reduce speed, maintain distance, and avoid distractions. For updates, visit GoMDOT.com/winter or download the MDOT Traffic app.

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

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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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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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