SUMMARY: Several high school athletes from the Mississippi Gulf Coast traveled to Pearl High School for the track state championships for classes 7A through 5A. Aon Edy from Diab Ville took home gold in discus and shotput, while another athlete, Josiah Rayford, placed first in the 300-meter hurdles. Ocean Springs Junior Carmella Culture and Senior Grady Westbrook also won in their respective events. George County's New Snite became a back-to-back state champion in long jump and a first-time champion in high jump. Laken Moore from the Maroon team and Sean Fairley from Christian Collegiate Academy also won in their events. Congratulations to all the athletes for their achievements.

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SUMMARY: The Jackson County Heart Walk took place at Pasula beach park on Saturday to commemorate 100 years of the American Heart Association. The event aims to raise funds for research, CPR training, and medical breakthroughs to promote heart health. Over $156,000 was raised during the weekend event, bringing people together to support the American Heart Association's mission.

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SUMMARY: The Weather Authority is reporting warm and humid conditions on this Monday morning, with temperatures in the low to mid 70s along the beachfront. Some fog is present in Northern and Northwestern Pearl River County. Expect partly to mostly cloudy skies throughout the day with a 20% chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms due to daytime heating. South winds will gust into the 20 mph range later in the day. Temperatures will peak in the mid 80s, well above seasonal norms, with low rain chances until a cold front moves in on Friday. Record high temperatures may be reached by Thursday.

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