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10/21 – Jeff Vorick’s Friday midday weather

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www.wxxv25.com – Jeff Vorick – 2022-10-21 13:28:26

As the colder airmass continues to slide east, an upper level high pressure will move in behind
it. Temperatures will continue to be moderate today as high temperatures will climb into the upper 70s to low 80s. It will feel more humid with mostly clear skies and a South wind.

The rest of the forecast going into the weekend looks to be quiet with seasonal temperatures expected. The high pressure that moves in today will transition into a more zonal flow, which will keep temperatures similar from day to day. Low level moisture will return to the area as onshore flow develops. It is still…

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Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-07-02 11:19:00

SUMMARY: Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, once a widely followed Pentecostal preacher whose ministry earned millions, died at age 90 after recent poor health. Rising from humble beginnings in Louisiana, Swaggart built a vast ministry with TV broadcasts and music, drawing millions by the late 1980s. His career collapsed after being caught with prostitutes in scandals during the late 1980s and early 1990s, leading to his defrocking and diminished audience. Despite controversies and public mockery, he continued preaching at his ministry in Baton Rouge with his son Donnie. Swaggart is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.

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Senate passes Trump tax bill as Vance breaks 50-50 tie

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-07-01 12:29:00

SUMMARY: Senate Republicans narrowly passed President Trump’s massive tax and spending bill, 50-50, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie. Three GOP senators—Tillis, Collins, and Paul—joined all Democrats in opposition due to concerns over Medicaid cuts and the $5 trillion debt ceiling increase. The bill includes $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, permanent extensions of 2017 rates, Medicaid and food stamp reductions, and $350 billion for border security. It also rolls back green energy credits, sparking Democratic warnings. The bill now returns to the House amid ongoing tensions, with critics highlighting the bill’s large deficit impact and coverage losses.

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Mississippi’s new seafood labeling law takes effect July 1

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-07-01 06:00:00

SUMMARY: Starting July 1, 2025, Mississippi’s Seafood Labeling Law requires all seafood, including shrimp and crawfish, sold in the state—whether in stores, markets, restaurants, or food trucks—to be clearly labeled as “Domestic” if harvested, raised, and processed in the U.S., or “Imported” if sourced outside the U.S. The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) and the Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) will oversee compliance through inspections statewide. The law aims to boost consumer confidence and support local fishermen, with educational resources and sample signage available online to assist businesses during the transition.

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