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Mississippi backs 1 year of postpartum Medicaid for new moms

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2 years ago

March 7, 2023

www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2023-03-07 21:25:45

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Low-income new mothers in Mississippi will be eligible for a full year of Medicaid health coverage under a bill passed Tuesday by the state Legislature.

The bipartisan move is the culmination of a two-year effort to convince a majority of the Republican-controlled House to provide longer postpartum coverage in one of the poorest states in the U.S. Republican proponents said change was a necessary after the U.S. Supreme Court upended abortion rights nationwide by overturning Roe v. Wade last year using the case Dobbs v. Jackson…

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Transit Service Schedule for Spring Break Weekend: April 11 – 13, 2025

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15 hours ago

March 30, 2025

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-03-30 12:00:00

SUMMARY: Expect significant delays on Coast Transit Authority (CTA) fixed routes from April 11-14, 2025, due to Spring Break traffic on Highway 90 and Pass Road. A temporary Express Route will operate nonstop between Gulfport and Biloxi Transit Centers via I-10, starting April 11 at 1:00 p.m., with departures every 45 minutes until 7:45 p.m. The Beachcomber will have limited service, ending early on Friday and having no service on Saturday and Sunday. Pass Road services will end early on Friday and Saturday but will resume a Sunday schedule on April 13, albeit with potential traffic delays.

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Ocean Springs neighborhood reunites with pet cat after three years

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2 days ago

March 29, 2025

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www.wxxv25.com – Brian Winters – 2025-03-29 12:02:00

SUMMARY: After three years apart, Bella the 17-year-old cat has reunited with the Ferrell and Speese families on Meadowview Circle. Initially thought lost forever, Bella’s disappearance led both families to assume she had passed away. Their hopes were revived when a good Samaritan brought Bella to a veterinarian, who scanned her microchip. This reunion highlights the importance of pet identification, especially after events like Hurricane Katrina when microchipping became vital. Dr. Chris Duke emphasizes updating contact information for microchips. Bella is now settling back into her home, and her families are thrilled to have her return.

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Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Gulfport’s Davis Ormes!

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3 days ago

March 27, 2025

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www.wxxv25.com – Ansley Brent – 2025-03-27 22:59:00

SUMMARY: This Thursday night, Gulfport’s Davis Ormes is recognized as the WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, highlighting his achievements in both baseball and powerlifting. A senior at Gulfport High, he reflects on his athletic journey influenced by his older brother. As a leader on the baseball team and a three-time state powerlifting champion, Ormes aims for a fourth title this Saturday. With impressive lifts, including a squat of 580 pounds and a deadlift of 650, he also prioritizes community involvement and aims to leave a positive legacy. His faith plays a crucial role in his motivation and strength. Good luck to his teams at State!

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