SUMMARY: A barge struck a bridge pillar in Galveston, Texas, causing oil to spill into surrounding waters and closing the only road to Pelican Island. The incident occurred when a tugboat lost control of the barges it was pushing, resulting in one barge hitting the bridge. No injuries were reported. The collision caused oil to spill into the bay, prompting cleanup efforts. The bridge, rated as “Poor” in a 2023 federal inventory, will remain closed until deemed safe. The incident occurred weeks after a cargo ship crashed into a bridge in Baltimore. Plans are being made to provide transportation for those stranded on Pelican Island.

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SUMMARY: The Gulf Coast Swim Association celebrated its 50th anniversary with Coach Dana Abbott and original swimmers. One of them, 96-year-old Rose Mary Collins, still swims daily. Her son and daughter expressed pride in her dedication, with Coach Abbott praising her as one of the best persons he knows. For Rose Mary, swimming keeps her fit and healthy both physically and mentally. She has even qualified for the National Senior Games in 2025. The community admires her as an inspiration, showing that age doesn't have to be a barrier to staying active and achieving goals.

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SUMMARY: Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen is forecasting severe weather for South Mississippi over the next two days. Two rounds of heavy rain and severe weather are expected, with the greatest threats coming Sunday evening into Monday morning and Monday evening through Tuesday morning. The area is under a flood watch starting Sunday evening. The impacts of severe weather could include damaging wind gusts, large hail, and even tornadoes. It is advised to stay weather aware and monitor updates from WXXV Your Weather Authority. Multiple Weather Service offices cover the area, providing additional analysis for severe weather forecasts.

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