SUMMARY: Gina Pratt from Chandelier Island Brewing talks about the upcoming Chandy Fest event happening this weekend. The festival will feature a crawfish cookoff, beer tastings, local vendors, live music, and more. Tickets are selling fast, with a VIP option available online. The event has been running for nine years and is a great way to bring the community together. There will also be special beers released for the event, as well as a Kentucky Derby hat contest. The event is expected to draw over a thousand people and promises to be a fun-filled day for all.

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SUMMARY: Good morning! Today is the 73rd annual Day of Prayer. The weather is mostly clear with a developing system moving towards the west and Northwest. Pockets of dense fog are present in some areas, so drivers need to be cautious. High temperatures will reach 83 degrees with breezy conditions. There is a 20% chance of isolated showers in the afternoon. Humid conditions will continue with low rain chances. The majority of heavy rain will stay north of the I20 Corridor. The extended forecast shows above seasonal temperatures with a chance of afternoon showers or thunderstorms through the weekend. Stay tuned for more updates on wxxv news25.

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SUMMARY: State lawmakers in Jackson are rushing to finish remaining business ahead of adjournment tomorrow. There's been a lot of debate about a Medicaid expansion bill that includes a work requirement for new recipients, similar to Georgia's. The work mandate was approved by Trump but revoked by Biden, leading Georgia to sue the federal government. Some believe this requirement could prevent the bill from getting needed federal support. Our reporter, Ethan Krauss, is live from the state capital covering the ongoing discussions. Stay tuned for updates on this bill as the legislative session comes to a close.

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