SUMMARY: The weather forecast for the weekend includes warm temperatures, mostly cloudy skies, and a slight chance of showers. Today will be breezy with a high of 82 degrees, while Saturday and Sunday will be partly cloudy with temperatures in the mid-80s. Light fog may be an issue tomorrow morning due to lighter winds. The chance of rain is minimal, with only a 20% chance of showers. The weather pattern is expected to remain calm with little rainfall in the area over the next week. Stick around for the morning Business Report following this weather update.

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SUMMARY: The 45th Spring Art Exhibit and sale in Pascagoula is featuring a variety of artwork from different artists, including wood carving, mixed media, photography, pastel, drawing, and sculpture. The exhibit is open to counties in Mississippi and Mobile County in Alabama. The reception is free and open to the public on Friday, May 3rd, from 4:00 to 7:00, with refreshments and artists receiving awards. The exhibit will be on display until May 11th at the River Art Gallery on Delmas Avenue. The gallery features a range of artwork, including photography, pastel paintings, and woodworking pieces. Visit the Facebook page for more information.

Marguerite Pivarnik and Jeff Baldock share what to expect at the 45th Spring Art Exhibit and Sale coming up in Pascagoula.

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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Land Trust has received a multi-million dollar grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency to fund nature-based community projects in South Mississippi. The goal is to make funding more accessible for environmental justice projects in the area. They plan to work with communities to provide funding for projects such as community cleanups, water quality, habitat protection, and environmental education. Cities in the lower six counties will be able to apply for a portion of the grant money, with each city competing for the funds. The Land Trust aims to preserve South Mississippi's nature through community-focused plans.

The MLT submitted their grant application in May of 2023 and got word they would be receiving the money a week ago.

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