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Elections continue as Mississippi voters head back for Runoffs

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10 months ago

August 29, 2023

www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2023-08-29 16:43:08

SUMMARY: Mississippi voters returned to the polls for a run-off of primary races after no candidate received the necessary majority in the first round of voting. Nearly 40 primary races did not have a clear winner, leading to the run-offs. Turnout at polling places has been described as light due to only a few races being on the ballot.

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Mississippi deputies save 18-wheeler driver minutes before vehicle caught fire

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26 mins ago

July 3, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-07-03 14:51:58

SUMMARY: Two Rankin County deputies rescued an 18-wheeler driver moments before his vehicle caught fire on July 1. The incident occurred around 4:45 p.m. on Interstate 20 after the truck veered off the road and crashed into a wooded area. Responding to the crash, the deputies, who were nearby on a criminal interdiction detail, managed to pull the driver to safety just before a fuel leak ignited the fire. The driver sustained serious injuries to his back and hip and was taken to a local hospital. Sheriff Bryan Bailey said the deputies will be recommended for a lifesaving award.

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NMMC in Tupelo cares for patients virtually

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1 hour ago

July 3, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-07-03 14:10:48

SUMMARY: North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo is addressing the nationwide shortage of Registered Nurses (RNs) through a virtual nursing program. Managed by Heather Wilf, the program supplements current nursing staff by using technology similar to iPhones or iPads to handle admissions and discharges. This virtual system allows nurses to concentrate more on patients without distractions. While virtual nurses can't perform tasks like flushing IVs or taking blood pressure, the initiative has executed over 6,000 discharges and 1,000 admissions since last April. The medical center aims to expand this program to its community hospitals.

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Truck crashes under bridge on I-55 in Hinds County

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1 hour ago

July 3, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2024-07-03 13:48:16

SUMMARY: A truck crashed under the Wynndale Road bridge on Interstate 55 North in Hinds County, Mississippi, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) reported that the right lane of I-55 North has been blocked due to the accident. There is currently no information on any injuries. Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP), along with Terry police, Byram police, and Hinds County deputies, responded to the scene. WJTV 12 News has contacted MHP for further details but is awaiting a response. MDOT mentioned limiting construction for the Fourth of July holiday.

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