SUMMARY: This weekend, South Mississippi residents participated in a 5K event to honor the First Responders and victims of the 9/11 attacks. Community members, including Jacobe Rivers, shared their memories of the tragedy, emphasizing its lasting impact. The annual Tunnel to Towers event featured a stair climb, commemorating firefighters who lost their lives. Participants recounted how 9/11 changed their lives, from being pulled from classrooms to getting called back to active duty. Mark Jagel, a former Airman, reflected on the importance of teaching the next generation about First Responders. Attendees stressed the significance of remembrance and honoring those who served.

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation was created to help the spouses of the fallen first responders.

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SUMMARY: Police in South Mississippi are warning residents about increasing package thefts, commonly known as porch piracy. Jen Mulla experienced this firsthand when a package delivered before Hurricane Franklin was stolen minutes after it arrived, captured by her doorbell camera. Authorities emphasize that these crimes are opportunistic, and encourage neighbors to watch for each other. While Mulla’s stolen package wasn’t crucial, the impact can vary greatly. With the holiday season approaching, officials recommend measures to prevent theft, such as having packages delivered to workplaces, holding them at post offices, or requesting signature confirmations upon delivery.

The suspect was seen stealing a package and fleeing in a white, four-door sedan.

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SUMMARY: Good morning Gulf Coast! The tropical outlook reveals the recent development of tropical storm Gordon, which has weakened to a tropical depression but is expected to regain strength by week‘s end. Another system, potential tropical cyclone 8, may affect the area, possibly developing into tropical storm Helen, with initial winds over tropical storm force. Today‘s weather is pleasant with reduced wave heights, transitioning from northerly to southerly winds. Expect scattered showers this afternoon due to residual moisture from previous storms, but no severe weather is anticipated. Midweek should bring clearer skies and seasonal conditions for a lovely weekend ahead.

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