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Celebrate Cities: Gulfport — Some of our friends
SUMMARY: The coverage of celebrate City’s begins by exploring the history of Gulfport with interviews from local business owners and representatives from the Historical Society of Gulfport. The city, founded in 1898, has a rich history that is preserved and shared through the Gulfport Museum of History. The museum offers permanent and rotating exhibits, including a focus on local heroes and events like Mardi Gras. The downtown area has seen growth and development, with a focus on celebrating history while embracing change. Monthly meetings and events are open to the public, highlighting the culture and heritage of Gulfport for future generations.
Rob chats with Amanda Westerlund and Chelsea Rim of the Mississippi Aquarium about some of the animals folks can meet when they visit.
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Digital Desk: Scattered showers and storms expected this afternoon (6/15/25)
SUMMARY: Good morning South Mississippi, and happy Father’s Day! It’s a nice start with mostly clear skies and temperatures in the 70s and 80s. Expect increasing cloud cover and scattered showers and storms developing by the afternoon, especially around 2 to 3 PM. Some storms may produce frequent lightning, small hail, and gusty winds up to 40-50 mph, but no severe weather is expected. Rain chances continue through midweek, easing by Thursday or Friday as a high-pressure ridge strengthens, bringing lower rain chances and hotter temperatures. No tropical activity is expected in the Gulf or Atlantic over the next seven days.
Meteorologist Aaron Colby has an update on your Father’s Day forecast. He details the expected scattered showers and storms this afternoon.
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Shooting at West Side Park in Gulfport leaves 1 injured, police say
SUMMARY: A shooting occurred at West Side Park in Gulfport, leaving one person injured, according to police. The incident unfolded recently, though officials have released few details at this time. Authorities confirmed that one individual was shot, but the extent of their injuries remains unknown. It is also unclear whether anyone else was involved or affected. The investigation is ongoing as officials work to gather more information. The community is awaiting further updates as law enforcement continues its response to the incident. West Side Park, typically a place for recreation, became the scene of violence, prompting concern among Gulfport residents.
Officials with the Gulfport Police Department are investigating a shooting at West Side Park that left one person injured.
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Digital Desk: Possible showers and storms Saturday afternoon (6/14/25)
SUMMARY: Good morning, South Mississippi. Today will be busy with scattered showers and storms starting around noon or 1 p.m., similar to recent days. Storms are scattered, some may be strong with frequent lightning, small hail, or gusty winds up to 50 mph but no severe weather is expected. This activity is enhanced by a slow-moving low-pressure system causing above-average rainfall this week. Showers will taper off by late evening as the sun sets. Tomorrow, rain chances decrease slightly with continued afternoon storms, especially on Father’s Day. The tropics remain quiet with no storms expected in the next 5-7 days.
Meteorologist Aaron Colby has an update on the radar, with some possible showers and storms Saturday afternoon.
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