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Community remembers former Ship Island Excursions captain Peter Skrmetta
SUMMARY: Captain Pete (Peter Skretta), the man behind the success of the Ship Island Excursion, passed away recently. Captain Pete was known for his love of people and his dedication to providing an enjoyable ferry service to Ship Island. The business, founded in 1926, has been run by the Skretta family for nearly a century. Captain Pete was admired for his ingenuity and hard work, having rebuilt the Ship Island dock multiple times on his own. His grandson, Robert Skretta, fondly remembers working summers alongside him and learning from his strong work ethic and wisdom. Captain Pete’s legacy continues to influence his family and the business.
The man credited with the success of the Ship Island ferry, Peter Skrmetta, passed away this weekend.
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Sam Lucey's Friday Evening Forecast
SUMMARY: Sam Lucey’s Friday Evening Forecast reports that rainfall totals over the last 24 hours have significantly decreased compared to earlier in the week, with most areas receiving just a trace to under a quarter inch. Temperatures remain warm, reaching upper 80s to low 90s, maintaining a summerlike pattern. Tonight is mostly dry with a slight 20% chance of a stray shower and possible patchy fog early tomorrow. By tomorrow afternoon, showers and thunderstorms return with a 60% chance, increasing to 70% early next week. Rain chances are expected to decrease midweek, leading to hotter afternoon temperatures by late week.
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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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