SUMMARY: Overnight showers moved through south of Interstate 20, affecting Smith, Jasper, Newton, and Scott counties, but have since cleared. Thursday morning starts cool with temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s—68 in Philadelphia, 67 in D’Lo and Livingston, 69 in Decatur, 70 in Meridian, and 71 in Eucutta. Clouds are present but the sun is visible. Afternoon highs will reach the lower 90s with heat indices in the mid to upper 90s, signaling hot, humid conditions. A small chance of afternoon showers exists. Friday is dry; Saturday brings a cold front with spotty showers, followed by cooler, drier air Sunday and Monday. Tropical activity is likely, with the next storm named Gabrielle.

Sunshine will prevail for most of Thursday and Friday… Tori Alvarado’s First Alert Weather Forecast 9/4/25 For more Local News …

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SUMMARY: Leah from the Main Street Association in Pontotoc discusses the 31st annual Bodock Festival, now held at the downtown pavilion near the Tanglefoot Trail. The venue change was due to recent investments, including a large stage, playground, and ample space for vendors and parking. The festival begins Friday with a pancake breakfast and the Twilight on the Tanglefoot Run, featuring glow-in-the-dark t-shirts. Friday night includes live music by Blues Child and Justin Kirk. Saturday offers vendors, food trucks, children’s activities, and evening concerts with the Cody Riddle Band and headliner Chris Kaggel. The event boosts the local economy and attracts thousands annually.

Come out to the Bodock Festival on Sept. 12-13 in Pontotoc.

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SUMMARY: The Hattiesburg Fire Department is implementing a new alert system to enhance firefighter health and safety by reducing unnecessary overnight wake-up calls. Currently, all nine Hattiesburg fire stations are alerted for every emergency during the night, even if only certain stations respond. This often disrupts firefighters’ sleep, causing significant health issues related to sleep deprivation. The new system will limit alerts to only the responding stations, improving rest for others. Funded by Forrest County Emergency Management at approximately $97,000, the system aims to improve firefighters’ well-being, job performance, and family life. Installation is expected by year’s end.

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