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Memorial offers two COVID-19 vaccination sites on Friday, July 30
Memorial is accepting appointments for the Pfizer vaccine at two locations. Walk-ups are welcome, appointments preferred.
- Friday, July 30 D’Iberville High School Gymnasium (15625 Lamey Bridge Road) 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Friday, July 30 Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church (1541 20th Street, Gulfport) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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South Mississippians share important water safety tips ahead of Fourth of July
SUMMARY: Summer fun near water in South Mississippi requires strict safety measures, especially during holidays like the Fourth of July. Ashlyn Noel, aquatics coordinator at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, stresses always wearing properly fitting life jackets, even for strong swimmers, and using the buddy system. Adults should closely watch children near water. Bright swimsuit colors like red and orange improve visibility, while pastels and blues do not. Teaching water safety early is vital. Kids suggest practical tips like using floaties, staying near adults, avoiding deep water, and swimming with goggles. These precautions help prevent drowning, the leading cause of death in children under four.
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Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90
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
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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