SUMMARY: Good morning! Saturday brings slight improvements with temperatures in the 30s and upper 30s on the Southshore, marking the first time in a while above freezing on the North Shore. A gradual warming trend is expected, peaking in the late afternoon with upper 40s and possible 50s later in the week, although windy conditions persist with a small craft advisory. Rain is anticipated late Sunday into early Monday, but amounts will be modest, around half an inch to an inch. Next week, expect cooler temperatures with occasional rain and a continued warming trend into the following week.

We’ll break out into some sunshine through the day Saturday, but again highs will remain in the 40s.

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SUMMARY: In 2025, nearly half of U.S. states will raise their minimum wage, even as the federal minimum remains at $7.25 per hour. Many states, including traditionally red ones like Missouri and Alaska, approved increases in November. Michigan’s minimum wage will rise to $12.48 in February, and it’s set to reach $14.97 by 2028. A total of 30 states and D.C. have a higher minimum wage than the federal rate. Critics argue wage hikes will raise prices and reduce jobs, but advocates believe they help workers cope with inflation and boost the economy. Some states, like Alaska, also mandate paid sick leave.

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SUMMARY: Eighteen-year-old Nikira Doo, affectionately called “Biscuit,” was mourned by friends and family today following her tragic death in a terrorist attack on Bourbon Street. A recent honor graduate of Harrison Central High, she had dreams of becoming a registered nurse and was celebrating New Year’s Day with loved ones when an attacker drove into the crowd. Attendees wore pink, her favorite color, and her casket was adorned with bright florals. Many at the funeral witnessed the horrific incident. Counseling is aiding some survivors’ emotional recovery, while a friend has created a GoFundMe for therapy support.

Hundreds gather in Gulfport to honor the life of Nikyra Dedeaux, a recent graduate with dreams of becoming a nurse, tragically taken in a New Year’s Day attack.

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