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Mississippi Secretary of State responds to election turnout
SUMMARY: Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson reported a relatively quiet Election Day with no major issues, thanks to vigilant citizens who alerted authorities about potential irregularities. However, voter turnout at around 54-55% was lower than expected, continuing a trend of decline in participation. He noted that absentee ballots, with Harrison County receiving about 14,000, are processed at election headquarters for verification before counting starts after polls close. Counties have ten days to certify and report results. Watson praised the collaborative efforts of Mississippians and election workers in maintaining election integrity.
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson joins to discuss lessons that could be learned from this election here in our state.
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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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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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Mississippi shrimp season to open soon
SUMMARY: The Mississippi shrimp season is set to open soon, though the exact date could be postponed depending on sampling results. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) requires that anyone transporting shrimp from Mississippi waters be licensed before entering the water. MDMR will continue sampling prior to the season opening to monitor shrimp movement. If sampling indicates a large movement of juvenile brown shrimp into the area, the season start may be delayed. Rain chances are expected this weekend, but shrimp transport regulations and monitoring remain in effect to ensure a responsible harvest.
Shrimpers will be able to drop their nets in state territorial waters at 6 a.m. on Monday, June 23.
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