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2024 Fondren Bottle Tree & Garden tour
SUMMARY: The Fondren community celebrated its third annual Bottle Tree Garden Tour, attracting visitors from across Mississippi to admire unique gardens adorned with glass bottle decorations. The event highlights the historic and whimsical nature of bottle trees, which have origins in Africa and are popular in Fondren, possibly boasting the highest number of such trees in the U.S. Participants shared personal gardening stories and showcased their creative yard decorations. Local residents enjoyed the mix of sun and shade plants, with many using materials from local sources. Organizers invite everyone to join next year’s tour to experience the charm of Fondren.
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SUMMARY: Parts of the region could see storms on Father’s Day, with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s and heat indices in the upper 90s. Afternoon storms may bring gusty winds and hail, though severe weather is not expected. Monday follows a similar pattern with scattered afternoon storms. A high-pressure system will move in by Thursday, bringing well-above-average temperatures. Heat indices may reach 107–110 degrees by Friday, especially west of I-55 in Mississippi. The week ahead will remain hot and humid, with increasingly oppressive heat expected through the weekend. Stay weather-aware and hydrated amid the steamy conditions.
16 WAPT meteorologist Christana Kay has the forecast for Jackson and Central Mississippi.
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SUMMARY: A party planned for Saturday night in Port Gibson has sparked safety concerns following a recent mass shooting at the Fayette Festival in Jefferson County. The event, aimed at celebrating before Father’s Day, is organized by outside promoters from Jefferson County and Vicksburg. Claiborne County Sheriff Edward Goods expressed serious concerns about the timing and risks, urging sensitivity and cooperation for arrests to prevent violence. Port Gibson Mayor Willie White clarified the city has not issued a permit and emphasized public safety while respecting legal operations. Club owners and local law enforcement assure strict security and peacekeeping efforts at the event.
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SUMMARY: Today’s First Alert Weather Kid is Kylee. She submitted a drawing featuring the sun shining down while large raindrops fall from the sky onto some plants. This artwork captures a mix of sunshine and rain, representing changing weather conditions. Kylee’s picture is a pretty accurate portrayal of this weather scene. The program thanks Kylee for her photo submission and encourages others to continue sending in weather-related drawings and pictures just like hers.
Today’s First Alert Weather Kid is Kylee (6/13)
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