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05/30 Ryan's “Rainy Afternoon Ahead” Friday Morning Forecast
SUMMARY: Good morning, South Mississippi! A cold front approaching from the west will pass through later today, bringing a 40% chance of showers mainly from mid-afternoon to early evening. Currently, skies are clear and sunny with only distant clouds and isolated showers. There is a low-level risk of strong storms due to heating, though the front is not very strong. Tonight will be cooler and less humid, temperatures dropping into the mid-60s, closer to normal for this time of year. The front clears overnight, clearing skies and light northerly breezes lead to a sunny, dry weekend. Rain and humidity return mid-next week.
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07/15 Ryan's “Quite Hot” Tuesday Forecast
SUMMARY: 07/15 Ryan’s “Quite Hot” Tuesday Forecast reports mostly clear skies over South Mississippi with light northwest winds at 6 mph. Tropical activity remains quiet in the Atlantic since storm Shantel, but a low-pressure system near Florida has a 40% chance of developing into tropical storm Dexter by Thursday to Saturday. Although not expected to be significant, it will bring several days of rainfall and possible coastal flooding. Today’s heat advisory warns of dangerous afternoon highs near 108°F. Rainfall will cool temperatures to the upper 80s by week’s end, but warmth in the 90s will return early next week as rain diminishes.
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Meeting the newly elected mayors: Chatting with Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce
SUMMARY: Long Beach’s new mayor, Tim Pierce, began his term on July 1st and is focused on key city priorities. A major project is repairing the harbor, damaged by Hurricane Zeta in 2020, through grants beyond FEMA aid. The harbor restoration is vital for community recreation and local businesses. The ongoing Gateway Project aims to improve amenities and connections between the harbor’s south side and downtown. Downtown Long Beach is also growing with new hotels, restaurants, and activities to boost the business district, addressing the city’s reliance on homeowners for tax revenue. The potential casino at the old Kmart site faces challenges due to land ownership and pricing.
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MLB draft picks with South Mississippi ties
SUMMARY: Several baseball players with South Mississippi ties were selected in the recent MLB draft. Wildcat pitchers KK Clark and Connor Ware were drafted by the Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets, respectively, both picked in the 15th round near the bottom of the draft. Former Biloxi Indian and current Ole Miss pitcher Patrick Galle was selected 508th overall by the Boston Red Sox. These picks highlight local talent advancing to professional baseball, continuing South Mississippi’s strong presence in the MLB draft. The players come from notable programs and bring regional pride to their new professional teams.
A former Biloxi Indian and a former St. Martin Yellow Jacket had their names called during the 2025 MLB Draft.
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