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Longtime WLOX News personality Barbara Salloum passes away at 89

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-10-21 21:54:09

SUMMARY: WX and South Mississippi mourn the loss of broadcasting icon Barbara Salome, who passed away this morning at 89. Barbara hosted “Good Morning South Mississippi” on WLX for 18 years, starting in 1977, where she highlighted local stories and celebrities. Tonight on WX News at 5, we will reflect on her impactful career and contributions to the community and beyond. Her funeral is scheduled for Friday, with visitation at 9:30 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Gulfport, followed by the service at 11:00 a.m. Our condolences go out to the Salome family.

Barbara had an impact on our lives and all of South Mississippi and will be greatly missed.

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Digital Desk: Scattered showers and storms expected this afternoon (6/15/25)

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-06-15 09:13:13

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

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-06-14 22:29:23

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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Digital Desk: Possible showers and storms Saturday afternoon (6/14/25)

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-06-14 09:12:22

SUMMARY: Good morning, South Mississippi. Today will be busy with scattered showers and storms starting around noon or 1 p.m., similar to recent days. Storms are scattered, some may be strong with frequent lightning, small hail, or gusty winds up to 50 mph but no severe weather is expected. This activity is enhanced by a slow-moving low-pressure system causing above-average rainfall this week. Showers will taper off by late evening as the sun sets. Tomorrow, rain chances decrease slightly with continued afternoon storms, especially on Father’s Day. The tropics remain quiet with no storms expected in the next 5-7 days.

Meteorologist Aaron Colby has an update on the radar, with some possible showers and storms Saturday afternoon.

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