SUMMARY: A 37-foot-tall Confederate monument has stood in downtown Brandon, Mississippi, since 1907, erected by the Brandon chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. At a recent public hearing, five residents voiced sharply differing views before Mayor Butch Lee and the Brandon Board of Aldermen. Some see the statue as a painful symbol of racial oppression that should be removed to a cemetery or museum, while others view it as an honor to Confederate soldiers’ service and sacrifice. No decision was made, and the board will continue the debate at a future meeting.

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SUMMARY: Good morning! Today, expect cloudy skies across the southeast, including Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, and Texas. A tropical wave will bring an 80% chance of rain, mainly from noon to evening, with temperatures around 89-90°F. Winds from the southeast at 10-15 mph with gusts may make driving hazardous, so please be cautious. Thunderstorms will mainly affect Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas, but by 9 PM, the rain should clear. Saturday will bring a 60% rain chance with highs near 93°F. Sunday will be hot at 96°F with only a 20% chance of pop-up showers. No tropical threats expected this week. Stay safe!

Rex Thompson has your weather forecast for this coming rainy weekend.

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Good Morning Meridian Tori Alvarado’s First Alert Weather Forecast 7/17/25

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