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MDOT holds annual Equipment Operators Roadeo on Coast
SUMMARY: Every day on highways, MDOT equipment operators work safely and efficiently. Today, they participated in their annual rodeo, trading road work for competition. Bill Snyder reports on events like picking up balls with a backhoe, maneuvering a bobcat between cones, and using a tractor bush-hog without touching any cones. The rodeo features 84 contestants, with 14 from each of six districts competing to advance to multistate competitions. Lyla Nik watches her husband Vincent, a 22-year veteran, compete. Events like the “bear toss,” simulating roadkill removal, highlight the skills and pride of MDOT operators.
This year’s state event was held at the Coast Coliseum in Biloxi.
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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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Digital Desk: Possible showers and storms Saturday afternoon (6/14/25)
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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