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8/31 – The Chief’s “Final Day of August” Thursday Morning Forecast

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www.wxxv25.com – Rob Knight – 2023-08-31 06:55:10

SUMMARY: A drier air mass brings pleasant conditions to the local area, with no heat indices. Overnight, a retreating front brings isolated showers and thunderstorms, continuing into Friday. An area of low pressure forming on the first day of September will bring elevated rain chances through the Labor Day weekend, cooling high temperatures to the upper 80s. Rain chances decrease slightly on Labor Day itself, but the front remains. The first full workweek in September will see a return to a drier air mass and mostly sunny conditions, decreasing rain chances to occasional showers or storms.

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Who’s the top dog? Wave-riding canines compete in the World Dog Surfing Championships

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-08-04 22:00:00

SUMMARY: Charlie, a 10-year-old yellow lab, eagerly surfs and competes at the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California, joining 15-20 canine surfers. Dogs in life vests ride waves solo, tandem, or with humans, judged on balance, duration, and tricks. Iza, a 5-year-old French bulldog, won the medium single surfer heat, overcoming her owner David Fasoli’s disability to defy expectations. Charlie enjoys the crowd and can steer his board with his owner Jeff’s guidance, showing true passion without needing treats. Fellow lab Rosie surfs routinely, strengthening the bond with her owner Steve Drottar, creating mutual joy and accomplishment beyond typical walks.

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The vast majority of US adults are stressed about grocery costs, an AP-NORC poll finds

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-08-04 13:00:00

SUMMARY: A recent AP-NORC poll reveals widespread stress among U.S. adults over rising grocery prices, with half citing it as a major stressor. Financial worries extend to housing, savings, income, and healthcare, disproportionately affecting younger people, women, and Hispanic adults. Lower-income Americans feel the pinch most severely, but anxiety spans all income levels. Many, especially under 45, use “buy now, pay later” services for essentials, entertainment, and medical care despite repayment risks. Individuals like Adam Bush and Shandal LeSure highlight struggles balancing rising costs with limited incomes, resorting to cheaper stores and pay-later plans to cope amid ongoing economic pressures.

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Singing River Weight Loss Center Partners with Singing River Federal Credit Union to Expand Financial Access to Weight Loss Surgery

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-08-03 21:00:00

SUMMARY: Singing River Weight Loss Center has partnered with Singing River Federal Credit Union to offer flexible financing and saving options for bariatric surgeries along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Patients can apply online for loans to cover surgery costs, including hospital fees and anesthesia, whether insured or self-paying. The center accepts major insurance plans and provides free online insurance verification. Cash-pay packages are also available, excluding some pre-op tests. Comprehensive care includes nutritional counseling, consultations, and support groups. Eligible procedures cover low-BMI sleeve surgery and revisions. This partnership aims to make weight loss surgery more affordable and accessible for patients.

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