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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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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SUMMARY: Sam’s Friday morning forecast shows no tropical threats over the next seven days, though a sinking frontal system will bring moisture to the Southeast and Gulf Coast. The Caribbean and Atlantic remain clear as hurricane season enters its sixth week, with about four and a half months left. This morning in Bay St. Louis, skies are clear and temperatures are comfortable in the low to mid-70s, with due points in the upper 60s. Scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms are expected along the seabreeze, tapering off by evening. Weekend rain chances decrease, but temperatures will rise into the mid-90s next week with continued muggy nights.

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