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Joey Chestnut shakes off rain delay and defends title at Nathan’s Fourth of July hot dog contest

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www..com – Associated Press – 2023-07-04 16:13:14

SUMMARY: Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut won his 16th title at the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating competition, consuming 62 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. Runner-up Geoffrey Esper managed 49 hot dogs. The competition was delayed for two hours due to stormy weather. In the women's contest, Miki Sudo won her ninth Mustard Belt after consuming 39 1/2 hot dogs, beating rival Mayoi Ebihara's 33 1/2. The , held on New York's Coney Island, attracted competitors from around the world.

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5/16 – The Chief’s “Humidity Returns” Thursday Morning Forecast

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www.wxxv25.com – Rob Knight – 2024-05-16 07:05:07

SUMMARY: The old frontal boundary is stalled near the coast, with storms expected to fire along it later in the day. The heaviest rainfall is predicted along a line from Austin to DeRidder, up to McComb and near Hattiesburg over the next few days. Severe storms are more likely to form north of this boundary, with large hail possible. The area will be unstable before midnight, with conditions conducive for severe storms. Multiple storm are expected on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the potential for severe weather. By the , the threat of heavy rain and severe storms will diminish as the surface low and upper weakness move east.

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Biloxi Police Department honors fallen officers

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www.wxxv25.com – Austin Lindsey – 2024-05-15 17:28:02

SUMMARY: During National , enforcement agencies are honoring who lost their lives in the line of duty. In , a ceremony was held to remember fallen officers, with bagpipes playing and community members gathering. The event also honored officers from other agencies who sacrificed their lives in service to their communities. members of fallen officers expressed gratitude for the remembrance ceremonies, which change the perception of police enforcement in communities. Chief John Miller emphasized the importance of honoring fallen officers and expressed appreciation for the respect law enforcement officers in the community.

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Investigation continues into 4 electrical blackouts on ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse

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www.wxxv25.com Staff – 2024-05-15 15:01:23

SUMMARY: The container ship Dali experienced electrical blackouts before leaving Baltimore's port, which were different from the power outages that led to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six workers. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incidents, with the ship losing power and crashing into the bridge. Initial findings suggest that maintenance issues and changes to the ship's electrical configuration may have played a role in the accidents. The FBI has also launched a criminal investigation. The ship is expected to be refloated and guided back to the Port of Baltimore.

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