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CHICAGO It was power that got the Cubs out of a record-setting home losing streak on Monday, and it was that same kind of offense that helped them get their first winning streak at Wrigley Field in a month on Wednesday.

This time, it was three players who powered the Cubs to a win over the Rockies.

A trio of players hit home runs in the first of a doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon as David Bote, Austin Romine, and then Patrick Wisdom went deep in a 5-2 victory over Colorado to extend their home win streak to two.

Thats the first time thats happened since the team beat the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 25th and then the Cincinnati Reds on July 26th. After that, the Cubs set a franchise record with 13-consecutive home defeats, which topped the old record of 12 set in 1994.

After the Rockies got a homer in the second inning of Zach Davies, Bote got it right back with a solo homer, his eighth of the year, to tie it at one. Colorado got a run in the top of the third and held that till the fourth when Romine hit his first homer of 2021, a solo shot, to even the game at two.

Wisdom then gave the Cubs the lead with good with a long three-run homer onto Waveland Avenue in the fifth inning, his 21st of the year, to put his team ahead to stay.

Codi Heuer, who had a 1.35 ERA in 11 appearances coming into Wednesday, pitched 1 1/3 innings in relief of Davies to get the win. Adam Morgan got his first save in the seventh as both he and Heuer failed to allow a runner in their time on the mound.

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Examples of memorable cheers at athletic contests leads Bill Huey, of Baton Rouge, to see an opportunity to bring a little class to Tiger Stadium:

"'Deeefense!' could become 'Obstruct and contend! Thrash and thwart them!' by the Honors College, in its own section. Admission would be an ACT score of at least 30 and, of course, full vaccination.

"Tailgating might include a crisp Sauvignon Blanc, fruits and cheeses, and Triscuits with rosemary bacon jam."

"Amused" tells of an enlightening discovery:

"As I was cleaning bedside table drawers, I came across this article from your column, dated Feb. 5, 2003:

Chapter and Verse: J.G.S. tells of the new pastor visiting homes of his flock.

At one house it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer came to his repeated knocks.

He took out a card, wrote on it "Revelation 3:20" ("Behold, I stand at the door and knock ") and stuck it in the door.

Checking the offering on Sunday, he found his card had been returned, with this message: "Genesis 3:10."

He checked his Bible and was amused to read that the answer was "I heard your voice in the garden and I was afraid, for I was naked."

After I told of a prank involving my little sports car, I heard from Wayne Smith, of Covington, with this story:

"When I was in high school in southern Illinois in the late 1950s, there was once a commercial vendor of some sort who came after school to sell his wares.

"He parked his VW Karmann Ghia (it looked like a sports car and ran like a Beetle) behind the school.

"While inside, the football team came out to go to practice, saw the car, lifted it up and hid it behind some thick, high bushes.

"The poor guy came out and thought his precious baby had been stolen. Police involved and everything.

"Later, after they all left the crime scene, the boys lifted his car up and put it back where they found it. Then, after they had cleared out, too, an 'anonymous' caller to the police said the car was right where he left it!

"That story even came back up at our 20th reunion."

Marsha R., of Baton Rouge, says, "In 1959 I bought a brand-new iris blue 1960 MGA for $1,600.

"The coolest thing was that I could lean out the window and strike a kitchen match on the pavement to light my cigarettes.

"I bought a foreign car repair book. One chapter was: 'If the English ruled the ocean, why cant their cars run through puddles?'

"My favorite chapter was one sentence: 'Carburetor is a French word meaning "Leave it alone."'"

Emma Lean Haney, of Baton Rouge, celebrates her 95th birthday Saturday, August 28. She attends True Light Baptist Church.

Velma Elmer, of Metairie, celebrates her 90th birthday Sunday, August 29.

Chaplain Gary E. Penton, of Pineville, celebrates his 90th birthday Sunday, August 29.

Charles and Betty Griffin, of Metairie, celebrate their 68th anniversary Saturday, August 28.

Rose and Sam Papa, of Arabi, celebrate 68 years of marriage Saturday, August 28.

Lionel and Carolyn Keller, of Prairieville, celebrate their 66th anniversary Friday, August 27.

Bob and Jeannie Martin, of Christwood Retirement Community, Covington, celebrate their 61st anniversary Friday, August 27. (They formerly lived in Metairie; Waveland, Mississippi, and Mandeville).

Harry and Gwen Morel, of Luling, celebrate their 56th anniversary Saturday, August 28. They met at LSU's Alex Box Stadium 1962 when Harry played third base for the Tigers.

Jim and Susan Brunson, of Metairie, celebrate their 50th anniversary Friday, August 27.

Rich and Veronica "Ronnie" Veillette, of Baton Rouge, have their 50th anniversary Saturday, August 28. They celebrated in Iceland in July to beat the heat.

Marvin Borgmeyer, of Baton Rouge, tells of an accomplishment that can be appreciated by folks of a certain age:

"Not to brag, but I went into another room and remembered why I went in there. Granted, it was the bathroom, but still "

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Due to the projected path of Hurricane Ida, schools around the Gulf Coast have announced closures for the start of next week.

Jackson County School District is canceling classes for Monday, August 30th.

On Monday, they will assess the situation as soon as it is safe before making any determination regarding school for the remainder of next week.

Their website http://jcsd.mswill continue to be updated regarding this storms impact on school.

The Ocean Springs School District has deemed it necessary to close school on Monday, August 30th, 2021. Students will make this day up on Thursday, October 7th, 2021, their predetermined weather make up day.

All district facilities will close beginning Saturday, August 28th, and will remain secured until they reopen on Tuesday. As a result, all extracurricular activities will also be canceled and employees will not have access to campus buildings until Tuesday morning, August 31st.

The Moss Point School District will be closed on Monday, August 30th for all employees and students due to inclement weather associated with Hurricane Ida. The district plans to return to school on Tuesday, August 31st for a regular school day.

The Pascagoula-Gautier School District will be closed Monday, August 30, 2021 due to inclement weather associated with Hurricane Ida. The schools plans are to return to school on Tuesday, Aug. 31, and they will continue to closely monitor the weather throughout the weekend. Stay tuned to the PGSD and school social media pages and the pgsd.mswebsite for further updates.

Biloxi Public Schools will transition to virtual learning day on Monday, August 30th. Virtual learning consists of a mixture of live instruction and independent work period. Because power outages are a possibility in the area, hard copies of assignments are being sent home today where applicable. Students can also access Google Classroom for posted assignments.

Students impacted by power or connectivity outages on Monday should complete all hard copy and Google Classroom assignments.

For more information visit the Biloxi Public Schools Facebook page.

All schools in the Diocese of Biloxi will be closed on Monday, August 29.

St. Patrick Catholic High School will be closed on Monday, August 30, in anticipation of severe weather conditions and flooding related to Hurricane Ida.There will be no in-person or virtual classes. All classes, athletic events, extracurricular activities, and athletic practices are canceled for Monday.

Christian Collegiate Academy and Daycare will be closed on Monday, August 30th.

MGCCC will be closed on Monday in anticipation of Hurricane Ida and all residence halls will close tomorrow, August 28, at noon.

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Out of an abundance of caution, schools in the Bay Waveland School District will not have school on Monday the 30th.

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by Kent SterlingAugust 17, 2021

Shameless emotional pirate and Cubs owner Tom Ricketts will host the worst party in the history of Chicagos North Side Thursday.

Cubs owner Tom Ricketts is a tone-deaf buffoon.

When The Athletics Jon Greenberg reported yesterday that the Ricketts Family has scheduled a party this Thursday to honor themselves for saving Wrigley Field, I believed it was a parody. After all, the Cubs lost their 12th straight last night with what is now a triple-A roster after trade deadline deals of almost every player with any value.

What else but parodies mocking this profiteer family from Nebraska might beleft to draw clicks?

Sadly, Greenberg was not kidding. The Ricketts are even planning to affix a plaque to Wrigley Field to commemorate the Ricketts familys commitment to preserving Wrigley Field.

I just threw up in my mouth thinking about it.

The boundless gall of theRickettswill be written about and discussed for centuries. When children 20 years from now read that plaque and ask their parents what it means, I offer this as the explanation for theiruse:

The Ricketts self-congratulatory message remains an outrageous opus to a dim moment in Americas past when the absurdly rich felt compelled to express their self-immersion with gaudy plaques that excusetheir quest for additional billions of dollars by claiming the moral high ground as saviors of buildings and societies.

Sure, the children wont know what some of those wordsmean, but they will get the drift. Maybe subsequent owners will replace the Ricketts plaquewith their own message discrediting the Ricketts as preposterous and obnoxious predators who valued cash over all other concerns.

Just as dealing Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez, and Craig Kimbrel at the trade deadline was a cash grab, saving Wrigley Field was nothing more than a real estate investment, plain and simple. It had nothing to do with preserving a beautiful relic. It was not motivated by anything resembling altruism.

Prior to buying the Cubs,Ricketts correctly realized that Wrigley Field is the primary draw for fans. It serves as a brick and mortar memorial connecting generations of Cubs and Bears fans for more than a century. We visit with ever echoing memories of our first trips to Wrigley with dads, moms, and grandparents as much as we attend games.

Replace Wrigley Field with a ballpark out in Schaumburg and attendance would be reduced by 75%.

Ricketts also understood that the collar real estate was being poorly exploited, and that represented a simple opportunity to generate additional revenue with somecheap construction, aneasily won battle with building owners across Waveland and Sheffield Avenues, and some structural improvements to the stadium itself.

I dont begrudge Ricketts any of the cash he will reap for having the stones to execute a relatively obvious plan that for some reason previous owners neglected to embrace. But hosting a party to honor himself as the patron saint of old ballparks, and affixing a commemorative plaque declaring his familysbeneficence is an outrage to Wrigley Field, the memories of Cubs fans upon which he preys, and reason itself.

The plaque is such a baldfaced lie, it likely gave the artisan who crafted it a debilitating affliction or at least several moments of reflection when he or she wondered whether another profession might be more fulfilling.

There is nothing wrong with the quest for dollars, even the vast numbers of dollars the Ricketts children churn as they wisely invest the money their father gave them. Generations passing cash and a thirst for more to kids is the grease for Americasprosperity. Hosting a party to pat themselves on the back for doing nothing more than maximizing the value of their real estate holdings and then unveiling a plaque as though the party required tangible proof of its mission is a shameless and wanton display of boundless self-aggrandizement.

Cant believe I gave these clowns cash to buy season tickets in 2015, 2016, and 2017. Also cant believe I continue to give a damn about the AAA roster that has run up 12 straight losses.

Of course, the hideous optics of hosting a party on the day after the Cubs very likely lose their 13th straight game would never dawn on this family ofrapacious lunatics.

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The Forecast: T-showers this evening will diminish overnight. Tomorrow, expect another hot and humid afternoon with highs in the low 90s. A few pop-up showers and thunderstorms will be likely in the afternoon/evening. Rain coverage will be slightly lower than Sunday, around 40%.

Looking Ahead: No significant changes in our weather pattern are expected going forward. Look for a daily chance of afternoon showers and storms with highs in the low-mid 90s over the next week. CLICK HERE for your full 7-Day Forecast.

The Tropics

We are continuing to closely monitor Fred and Grace.

Fred re-gained tropical storm status this morning. Tropical Storm Fred will likely make landfall over the Florida Panhandle on Monday with winds of 60mph.

South of Puerto Rico, we have poorly organized Tropical Depression Grace. Land interaction with Hispaniola and Cuba will limit intensification in the short term. By late week, Grace is expected to enter the southern Gulf of Mexico. There, environmental conditions may become more favorable for strengthening. Big take away -- Land interaction will likely result in changes in the path and intensity of Grace over the next few days, so now is just the time to pay attention and stay tuned for updates.

-- Jake

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Boston had 11 days of high-tide flooding last year and can expect 1118 days next year, according to a report released Wednesday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Sometimes called "nuisance" or "sunny-day" flooding, high-tide flooding occurs when tides reach anywhere from 1.75 to 2 feet above the daily average high tide and start spilling onto streets or bubbling up from storm drains. There have been increasingly more in recent years, largely due to sea-level rise.

High-tide flooding endangers crucial infrastructure in Boston, includingwaste and stormwater systems, MBTA lines, and roads like the frequently-flooded Morrissey Boulevard.

"Damaging floods that decades ago happened only during a storm are now happening more regularly, even without severe weather," saidNicole LeBoeuf, director of NOAA's National Ocean Service, at a press conference. "High tide flood levels may become the new high tide in some locations."

"For the first time in human history, the infrastructure we build must be designed and constructed with future conditions in mind," she added.

NOAA's 2021 State of High Tide Flooding and Annual Outlookdocuments changes in high-tide flooding patterns from May 2020 to April 2021 at 97 NOAA tide gauges along the U.S. coast including one in Boston and provides a flooding outlook for these locations through April 2022, as well as projections for the next several decades.

Boston's flood numbers weren't record-breaking last year the city saw 22 days of high-tide flooding in both 2009 and 2017, compared to 11 last year. NOAA oceanographerWilliam Sweet, lead author on the report, said that Boston's relative sea level actually dipped about four centimeters last year, possibly because of unusual atmospheric conditions. And while it's normal for sea-levels to wax and wane a bit each year, the overall trend is decidedly upwards.

"We had a little bit of a reprieve last year in terms of sea levels as well as storm activity," Sweet said, but "the telltales all are pointing to higher sea levels and more flooding in the coming years."

Fourteen coastal communities in the U.S. set or tied records for days of high-tide flooding. Galveston, Texas; Corpus Christi, Texas; and Bay Waveland, Mississippi locations that flooded 2-3 days each year 20 years ago set a record of more than 20 days of high tide floodingfrom May 2020 to April 2021.

The NOAA report predicts 20-35 days per year of high-tide flooding for Boston by 2030, and 45-95 days by 2050. These long term outlooks are based on the range of relative sea level rise, using "intermediate" scenarios from the Fourth National Climate Assessment.

To learn more about how sea-level rise affects Boston, check out all the features from our series Boston Under Water.

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Chicagos first concert festival of 2021 is here. On Friday night, Windy City Smokeout will feature Darius Rucker as the headliner. Dierks Bentley will headline Saturday and Jon Pardi is Sundays featured act. Beyond the music, plenty of BBQ and beer make this festival one of the best of the summer.

While the Taste of Chicago wont happen like it usually does this year due to budget cuts, there will be a to-go style setup at various locations around the city. Click here for more information.

A less crowded festival this year will be the Southport Art Fair. Attendees will be able to peruse works of art up and down Southport and Waveland.

This 5k race is visiting Chicagos breweries weekly. This weeks locations will be Burning Bush Brewery (Saturday) and Twisted Hippo (Sunday). Participants will receive a free craft beer, collectors pint glass, and door prizes. Other festivities and games will be part of the event as well.

Date:Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11

Time:10:30 AM-1:30 PM and 2:00-5:00 PM

Location:Burning Bush Brewing (Ravenswood) and Twisted Hippo (Ravenswood)

Tickets:Register

Date: Saturday, July 10

Doors Open: 9:00 PM

Location: Radius (Tickets)

Here are all the sporting events involving Chicago-affiliated teams taking place this weekend.

The White Sox got some encouraging news this week as Eloy Jimenez is set to begin a rehab assignment at Class High-A Winston Salem on Friday. The Sox will look to continue building on their 7.5-game AL Central division lead when they visit the Orioles this weekend. For baseball analysis and commentary from a South Side perspective, check out theSox On Tappodcast.

With the Cubs massive struggles continuing, Jed Hoyer and co. will be in sell mode at the upcoming MLB trade deadline. Kris Bryant, Craig Kimbrel, Javier Baez, and Anthony Rizzo could all potentially be on the trade block, so tune in this weekend when they face the Cardinals as chances to watch those players in Cubbie blue may be dwindling down. Tune in to theCubs On Tappodcast for further commentary on the North Siders.

The Fire are off this week, but theyll be in action next Saturday night when they host Nashville SC at Soldier Field.

After defeating the OL Reign last Friday, the Red Stars look to continue their winning ways when they visit the Houston Dash on Sunday evening.

Be sure to follow Second City Soccer on Twitter for updates on the Fire, Red Stars, Chicago House, and the upcoming Olympics.

That will wrap things up for this edition ofWhats On Tap in Chicago This Weekend. As you can see, theres plenty to do in and around Chicago this weekend, so get out there and enjoy the beautiful weather! Be sure to check back weekly for future events.

As always, drop a comment if there is something you think we should add to the list for this weekend or any upcoming ones!

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The Smithsonians Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with Mississippi Humanities Council, came together to showcase the Crossroads: Change in Rural America exhibit at the Waveland Ground Zero Hurricane Museum.

The exhibition will tour six communities in Mississippi and Waveland is the only host site on the Coast.

The exhibit explores how rural American communities changed in the 20th century. The interactive exhibit showcases six panels that each tell a different story.

Bernie Cullen, museum board chair and project director, tells News 25 the exhibit allows residents in Hancock County to learn about the rich and rural heritage. We really liked the fact that it was Crossroads: Changes in Rural America because you know we are rural, we got some city, we got some country in us but when we look at the information about this exhibit, when you look at change when you look at persevering, when you look at community, it just fit Waveland and it fit Hancock County. So, what we also decided to do as a board is we didnt just look at it as a Waveland project, we looked at it as a Hancock County project.

Crossroads: Change in Rural America will be set up at the Waveland Ground Zero Hurricane Museum until Saturday, August 14th. Admission is free.

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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) Firework displays are a time-honored tradition when it comes to celebrating the Fourth of July holiday weekend. However, when it comes to personal use, local ordinances may prohibit lighting the fuse within city limits and parish boundaries.

WGNO is compiling a list this week of where you can and cant shoot fireworks in each and every parish and county within our region to keep you informed of the regulations and compliant with the local law for a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend.

However, make sure to check with your local authority to ensure safety and legality when it comes to your own personal use of fireworks.

It is unlawful for any resident to sell or use fireworks in New Orleans.

Fireworks are NOT allowed within the parish. This includes the cities of Kenner, Harahan and Westwego.

According to the ordinance in Kenner, it shall be unlawful for any person to have, keep, store, use, manufacture, offer to sell, handle, or transport any pyrotechnics within the corporate limits except as herein provided, it being the intention of this section to prohibit the sale of, distribution of, or discharge of pyrotechnics of any kind or description whatsoever within the corporate limits.

Gretna does allow fireworks sale and use during a 10-day period from June 25-July 5. Check city noise ordinances for compliance.

The town of Grand Isle also allows residential fireworks use as well.

Fireworks are allowed to be used in the unincorporated areas of Lafourche Parish from June 25-July 5, but only during specified times of the day. From June 26-July 2, they are allowed between 9 a.m. 9 p.m. July 3-4, 9 a.m. to midnight and on July 5 back to 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Fireworks are NOT allowed within the city of Thibodaux or the Town of Golden Meadow (except for Oak Ridge Park). However, they are allowed in the Town of Lockport.

Only fireworks identified as Class C common fireworks shall be used in the parish. Fireworks use is permitted June 25-July 2, from 9 a.m. 11 p.m.; July 3-4 , 9 a.m. midnight; July 5, 9 a.m. 11 p.m.

No minor or child under the age of 18 is allowed to use fireworks without adult supervision. Fireworks are NOT allowed within 1,000 feet of any church, hospital, asylum, senior assistance facility, school, public building or fireworks retail location.

Illegal use of fireworks could result in a $500 fine and up to six months in jail.

Fireworks can legally be used in the parish surrounding the 4th of July celebration from June 25-July 2, from 9 a.m. 11 p.m.

On July 3 and 4, fireworks can be used from 9 a.m. 11 p.m., and on July 5 from 9 a.m. 10 p.m.

Any use outside these hours would be considered illegal disturbing of the peace.

Fireworks are allowed in the parish July 3-4 from 9 a.m. 10 p.m. provided the fireworksare not discharged within 1,000 feet of a gas station or industrial facility or within other location(s) specifically prohibited by ordinance. Anyone caught violating these regulations could be fined $100 and/or be imprisoned 30 days in jail.

The unincorporated areas of the parish have no firework restrictions and will follow state guidelines.

The towns of Gramercy and Lutcher do have their own ordinances on fireworks, therefore residents are encouraged to contact their local authorities for community regulations prior to personal use.

Fireworks are allowed to be used by adults or children under the supervision of adults within the parish from dusk until 10 p.m. No fireworks may be discharged within 500 feet from any hospital,church, nursing home or school that is occupied.

Violators upon conviction in a court of proper jurisdiction, shall be guilty of amisdemeanor and shall be fined not less that $50.00 or not more that $500.00.

Fireworks are allowed inside the unincorporated areas of the parish. However fireworks are NOT allowed inside Slidell, Mandeville, Abita Springs, Madisonville, Pearl River, Folsom and Sun. If caught, residents could receive a $500 fine and serve up to six months in jail.

Fireworks are allowed in Covington.

Fireworks are legal in the parish, however they are NOT allowed within 1,000 feet of any church, school, hospital, or public building, Check with authorities in your community regarding any local restrictions that might be in effect.

Fireworks are NOT allowed within city limits. All fireworks must be used 500 feet away from homes and can only be enjoyed between dusk and 10 p.m. on July 4.

Fireworks are allowed in the unincorporated areas of the parish. However, the use of fireworks is NOT allowed in the city of Bogalusa.

Fireworks are legal in the county. However, check with local authorities in regarding any restrictions such as a burn and/or fire ban due to dry weather conditions. Regulations may differ in Diamondhead, Waveland and Bay St. Louis, Kiln and Pearlington, so check with city officials in each for up-to-date information on personal fireworks use.

Fireworks are allowed in the unincorporated areas of the county. Residents are encouraged to contact local authorities within the incorporated communities for any restrictions that may apply.

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