SUMMARY: Voters in Gautier will choose between incumbent Mayor Casey Vaughn and former Mayor Phil Toresen in the upcoming mayoral race. Vaughn aims to continue growth with projects like the town center development, revamped Beo Park, and Legacy Park, a multi-use building with a cardiac center. He emphasizes strengthening infrastructure, public safety, and mixed-use development. Toresen seeks to return, focusing on improving economic development, which he feels Gautier lacks compared to neighboring cities. He highlights past contributions like the amphitheater and public-private partnerships. Both candidates agree the voters will decide the city’s future direction over the next four years.

Gautier voters will choose between two familiar names and faces come Election Day.

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SUMMARY: The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, also known as the Hurricane Hunters, is preparing for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. Stationed at Keesler Air Force Base, their five-member team uses advanced technology to collect vital weather data by flying into storms. This data helps predict the strength and path of hurricanes. They use instruments like drop sondes to gather real-time measurements of wind speed, temperature, and pressure. Lieutenant Colonel Sean Cross shared his experience flying during Hurricane Katrina, recalling the devastation it caused. The squadron emphasizes the importance of early preparation and staying informed during hurricane season.

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SUMMARY: Keesler Air Force Base went into lockdown this morning after reports of an active shooter, with Biloxi police responding to the scene. While the base had previously scheduled a readiness exercise, officials confirmed that this event was unrelated. No injuries have been reported, and the threat was later deemed not credible. The lockdown began around 8:00 AM, and police swarmed the base, clearing buildings. Memorial Hospital was put on alert for a potential mass casualty event, though no such incident occurred. The base is continuing to investigate the situation, with an interview scheduled with the base commander for further details.

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