SUMMARY: In the 2024 election, former President Donald Trump leads Vice President Kamala Harris with 210 electoral votes to 113, with 75% of the vote reported in Mississippi showing Trump ahead by 62%. In Mississippi’s Senate race, Republican incumbent Roger Wicker defeats Democratic challenger Ty Pinkins with 60% of the vote, securing his seat for another term. In the 4th District House race, Republican Mike Eel wins re-election with 73% of the vote. Other races saw Democratic incumbent Benny Thompson and Republican incumbent Trent Kelly winning re-election in their respective districts. Wicker and Eel emphasize economic improvements and border control in their victories.

Republican congressional incumbents Roger Wicker and Mike Ezell held watch parties Tuesday night.

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SUMMARY: James Hollingsworth, president of the Gulf Coast Veterans Parade, and retired Lt. Gen. Mike Peterson, the parade’s Grand Marshal, discuss the upcoming veterans parade in downtown Biloxi. They express excitement as the event celebrates its 255th year, featuring nearly 2,000 participants, including floats, dancers, and veterans honored by their community. Peterson emphasizes the significance of honoring veterans for their contributions to freedom. The parade will occur weekend with a route starting from Martin Luther King Boulevard to Howard Avenue, offering ample parking and viewing spots for spectators. Both encourage everyone to join in celebrating this important event.

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SUMMARY: Good afternoon, South Mississippi. Currently, Gulfport is 78° with a humid feel of 81° and an easterly breeze. Radar shows a few light pop-up showers, mainly south of Lucedale and near the Pearl River-Hancock County border. The forecast predicts highs in the lower 80s today, with cloud cover keeping temperatures cooler. Expect mostly cloudy conditions with some storms arriving Saturday afternoon into Sunday night, when temperatures will reach about 79°. Rainfall amounts may vary, with the next three days showing less than 2 inches in Ocean Springs. Warm weather continues with a 50% chance of showers on Sunday.

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