SUMMARY: This weekend, various events are being held across Pine Belt to celebrate the 4th of July. Paul B. Johnson State Park in Hattiesburg is hosting an Independence Day celebration on Thursday. Activities include swimming, fishing, boating, and skiing, with grills available for barbecuing. The festivities will end with a fireworks show at 9:00 p.m. Park manager Heather Peterson advises arriving early to enjoy the full range of activities. Food trucks will be present all day from 10:00 a.m., and admission is $10 per car. Note that alcoholic beverages are not allowed.

Paul B. Johnson State Park offering Independence Day celebration option.

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SUMMARY: Happy Sunday Pine Belt! Today's weather mirrored yesterday with scattered thunderstorms and some rain. Temperatures reached 83°F, slightly warmer than normal. Rainfall varied, with up to 4 inches in the southern areas. Most places received minimal rain. In the tropics, Hurricane Barrel, a potent Category 4 storm, became the earliest Category 4 on record. It's moving westward with favorable conditions, potentially affecting the Yucatan Peninsula. Evening temperatures will drop to 76°F with diminishing rain chances, making fireworks shows likely unaffected. Tomorrow and Tuesday will see isolated storms with lower rain chances, looking favorable for Independence Day. Stay tuned for updates!

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SUMMARY: Thousands celebrated at Oak Grove for Temple Baptist's 18th Annual Community Picnic, featuring live music, games, and fireworks, drawing around 6,000 attendees. Several more Fourth of July events are on the schedule, including a dual fireworks display at the Star Spangled Celebration and activities at Paul B. Johnson State Park. Fire Marshals urge safety when using personal fireworks. The Crescent City Grill in Hattiesburg installed four new EV charging stations, while Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport received an $880,000 grant for updates. The Mississippi Forestry Commission honors Wildland Firefighters with a week of remembrance, and Laurel Police host a food drive.

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