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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Wichita County workers honored at law firm's cookout event
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — A local law firm located in downtown Wichita Falls fired up the grill to say thank you to the men and women who serve Wichita County. On Monday, June 9, the Hoover Rogers Law Firm hosted an appreciation cookout across the street from the courthouse. They served hundreds of burgers and hot dogs, with all of the fixings, chips, cookies, and ice-cold drinks. Ben Hoover, one of the partners at Hoover Rogers Law, said it's the firm's way of expressing gratitude to the people who serve the citizens of Wichita County day in and day out. 'We set up a big barbecue here across the street from the courthouse, and one of my buddies is helping us cook burgers and hot dogs for the county employees just to have fun and get out and show appreciation for hard-working folks,' Hoover said. Hoover added that several hundred county employees attended, including county judges, commissioners, deputies, clerks, and road workers. He said the firm tries to host some community event every few months and hopes to continue doing so in the future. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe storms expected in MS this weekend. Here's the latest weather forecast
If you intended to have a cookout this weekend, you may want to have a contingency plan as severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and possibly hail are in the forecast. "For today, we're in a little bit of a transition where the central and southern part of the state will be mainly dry," Daniel Lamb, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Jackson, said Friday, June 6. "Further north there will be chances of thunderstorms this afternoon into this evening. "Some of those storms could be severe with damaging wind gusts and hail up to quarter size. Saturday, we'll start to see chances expand and that will continue into next week." On Friday afternoon into the evening, storms are expected to impact roughly the northern half of the state with chances increasing toward the north. On Saturday, showers and storms are expected throughout the state with the greater risk being along the 1-20 corridor and north. On Sunday, the entire state is under a marginal risk warning, which is a Level 1 risk out of a possible five. "The main threat is damaging wind gusts, but we can't rule out hail up to quarter size," Lamb said. "These storms could be pretty gusty, but we're not expecting any tornadoes with this. It's really just damaging wind gusts with these." Friday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming west-southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., then a slight chance of showers after 4 p.m. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. West-southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Saturday Night: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms likely between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Sunday Night: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West-southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Friday: A slight chance of showers between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., then a slight chance of showers after 4 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. West-southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. West-southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Sunday Night: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West-southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Do you have a story idea? Contact Brian Broom at 601-961-7225 or bbroom@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Weather tomorrow: Damaging winds, hail possible in Mississippi
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Best ALDI Finds Hitting Shelves This June—Just In Time For Summer
One week after summer's unofficial kickoff, we're already dreaming of pool parties, cookouts, beach vacations, and enjoying the best that the South has to offer. (It seems to be a rite of passage for late May!) These June ALDI finds are a fun and vibrant roundup of helpful kitchen tools, tasty treats, outdoor items, and even a little countertop splurge to keep you cool in the heat and humidity. Add these nine ALDI finds to your cart this coming month! Fire up the grill, y'all—it's time for some burgers! These hearty beef patties, which come in Ranch Mushroom Swiss and Texas BBQ (with cheddar cheese and roasted poblanos), give you a leg up on your cookout, packing flavor into six ⅓-pound patties. Available June 4; $8.99. When we imagine a picture-perfect Southern summer of years past, it's hard to skip the multicolored Bomb Pop of our youth and the feeling of melted red popsicle juice trickling down our chins. These Sundae Shoppe Organic Sparkler Pops are ALDI's version, with lemon, blueberry, and strawberry layers—and none of the fake dye or high-fructose corn syrup. You'll get six pops in a pack. Available June 18; $3.29. Fresh, summery pasta ready in minutes? Sign us up. This bright Priano Gluten-Free Lemon Basil Tortelloni is one of the lemon-themed finds being offered in conjunction with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). For the seventh year in a row, ALDI and ALSF are partnering in the fight against childhood cancer, and the discount grocery chain is on track to reach a remarkable $10 million fundraising goal in 2026. Available June 11; $3.89. A good party needs a good appetizer menu, and these flavorful feta dips couldn't be easier to round out your table. Choose from Garlic, Original, and Red Pepper, and serve up alongside colorful crudités or take it to the next level with this easy upgrade. Available now; $2.99. Whether you need a storage solution for your burger toppings or a garnish station for your at-home cocktail bar, this handy Crofton Food Storage Garnish Bar with Lid is your under-ten-dollar solution. Plus, the lid keeps pests away if you choose to use it at an outdoor potluck or family reunion. Available June 4; $9.99. If you haven't already been exposed to the magic of a backpack beach chair, let me be the first to sing its praises. Choose from a chair or lounger with pockets and cupholders—both are comfortable and beach-friendly—and enjoy a hands-free experience that will make set-up and tear-down much more palatable. Now you can manage the cooler, sand toys, sunscreen, and chairs all in one trip! Available June 4; $34.99. Perhaps you're a fan of the viral flavored water videos, really enjoy a crisp drink, or enjoy this two-ingredient Southern snack. Let this Ambiano Countertop Ice Maker play cohost to all of your summer get-togethers. It's one of the best 'hidden gem' finds at ALDI—it's easy to use and clean, and yields restaurant-quality ice cubes in less than ten minutes. And when the basket fills up, the ice maker stops. It's incredibly efficient, and you can choose between small and large cubes. No more last-minute ice runs needed. Available June 11; $69.99. If you really want to wow guests this summer, ALDI is now offering a juice press so you can serve up the freshest lemonade or orange juice on the block. Good to the last fresh-squeezed drop! This Crofton Juice Press is also being sold in partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). (You can also opt for a spiralizer, if apples are more your speed.) Available June 11; $14.99. You might just say that we saved the best for last. These affordable and unexpected pool noodles are sure to cause a splash for their quirky design. All are under $10, and you can choose from a life-sized stick of butter, a lounging gator, a long-necked giraffe, or a fully loaded sub sandwich. You can find us floating on a stick of butter all summer long. Available now; $9.99. Which ALDI finds will you be searching for this month? Read the original article on Southern Living
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Average cookout cost hits $103 as food prices surge
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The average cost to feed a group of ten at a cookout this year is more than $100. The average cost to host a cookout for ten people reached approximately $103 this year, marking a 4.2% increase from 2024, according to Rabobank's annual Barbecue Index One of the most significant contributors to this uptick is the price of beef hot dogs, which soared by nearly 19% compared to last year. The average price for beef hot dogs rose from $3.27 to more than $4 per package. Experts attribute these mixed price trends to domestic factors like labor and production costs, rather than international tariffs. Looking ahead, grocery prices are anticipated to rise another 3.2% by the end of 2025. Despite the rising costs, many Americans continued to celebrate the holiday with traditional cookouts, finding ways to balance their menus and budgets. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Yahoo
Gas & groceries: community reacts to Memorial Day prices
Many people choose to spend Memorial Day the same way, firing up the grill for a cookout with friends and family. Over at Presque Isle, dozens of families found a spot to set up a picnic, but first, they paid the grocery bill for the holiday food essentials. 'Over $100. Over $100,' said Armyani Thompson, Presque Isle picnicker. 'Is that good or bad in your eyes?' asked reporter Tyler Gallagher. Meadville residents commemorate Memorial Day with parade, ceremony 'It was pretty good, you know, inflation, but it's alright. It was alright,' replied Thompson. 'I would say $35 to $40. We got some hamburgers, cheeseburgers, got some chips, some mini pops, and some deviled eggs,' said Keith Gebhardt, another picnicker. Gebhardt said the eggs were definitely the most expensive during his grocery trip, but all in all the final price was pretty good. After speaking with people at Presque Isle, we went to a grocery store to see exactly how much some popular holiday picnic items would cost. Erie families celebrate Memorial Day remembering loved ones For eight burgers and 10 hotdogs, the final price comes out to around $37, including ketchup, mustard and buns, and that's from buying the cheapest option for each grocery prices play a role in Memorial Day picnics, gas prices also have an impact on holiday travelers visiting their families. 'I spend about 100 bucks a week on gas, and I go through a whole tank of gas once a week. It's gotten a lot worse. I used to spend maybe like $70, and now it's like $100, so it's pretty bad,' said Malaki Swanson. But at least for the month of May, gas prices have been staying steady for Memorial Day travelers. Cans for Wishes remembers wish kid in record breaking drop-off AAA reports that the current average price of regular gas in Erie County is $3.351, which is about 50 cents less than the average last year at $3.864. That average for Erie County is only a little bit above the state average, which sits at $3.294. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
