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Mayors across the state converging for Mississippi Municipal League
SUMMARY: Mayors across Mississippi gathered on the coast for the Mississippi Municipal League conference. Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway discussed the conference’s highlights, including educational classes and legislative collaborations. Key issues included negotiating a manageable employer match increase for the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and potential impacts of eliminating the grocery tax. Holloway emphasized the importance of strong city-state relationships and the collaborative bond between mayors across the state. Locally, Ocean Springs is addressing projects like the controversial East Beach sidewalk, recent city annexation, and enhancing public safety services, including fire and police operations.
Mayors across the state are converging on the Coast this week for the Mississippi Municipal League.
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Sam Lucey's Friday Evening Forecast
SUMMARY: Sam Lucey’s Friday Evening Forecast reports that rainfall totals over the last 24 hours have significantly decreased compared to earlier in the week, with most areas receiving just a trace to under a quarter inch. Temperatures remain warm, reaching upper 80s to low 90s, maintaining a summerlike pattern. Tonight is mostly dry with a slight 20% chance of a stray shower and possible patchy fog early tomorrow. By tomorrow afternoon, showers and thunderstorms return with a 60% chance, increasing to 70% early next week. Rain chances are expected to decrease midweek, leading to hotter afternoon temperatures by late week.
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Digital Desk: Scattered showers and storms expected this afternoon (6/15/25)
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
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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