SUMMARY: Mississippi municipalities hold general elections on Tuesday, June 3, for positions including mayor, city council, and aldermen. Registered voters, who had to register by May 5, can vote from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with those in line by closing time allowed to vote. Voters should bring photo ID or expect to cast an affidavit ballot, later verifying ID with the municipal clerk. Absentee voting closed May 31 in person; mail ballots must be postmarked by Election Day. Notable mayoral races include Jackson, where John Horhn leads, and Gulfport, with candidates Hugh Keating and Sonya Williams Barnes. Results will be available via SuperTalk Mississippi News.

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SUMMARY: Southern Miss baseball dominated Miami 17-6, forcing a regional finale against the Hurricanes. The Golden Eagles exploded offensively with 13 hits, 9 walks, and 5 hit batters, leading 10-1 early with key homers from Joey Urban and RBIs from Matthew Russo. Miami briefly narrowed the gap in the fifth inning, but Southern Miss scored 7 runs in the final three innings to seal the victory. Freshman Camden Sunstrom delivered 4.2 strong innings to limit Miami’s rally. Coach Christian Ostrander praised the team’s toughness and emphasized the need for maturity in the upcoming game set for Monday at Pete Taylor Park.

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SUMMARY: Forecasters predict an above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, with up to 19 named storms and four major hurricanes. Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) urges residents to prepare by creating family emergency plans, learning evacuation routes, and assembling three to five-day disaster supply kits, including flashlights, food, water, medicine, and important documents. The Gulf Coast has a 33% chance of a major hurricane landfall, higher than the 27% average. As the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, MEMA director Stephen McCraney stresses the importance of preparedness, reminding residents that a single hurricane can cause devastating impacts and urges smart choices to stay safe.

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