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CDC report shows Mississippi one of top states for STIs

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www.wjtv.com – Hannah Leyva – 2024-01-31 16:39:21

SUMMARY: The CDC’s annual on sexually transmitted infections for 2022 shows an increase in syphilis and congenital syphilis cases, with an overall 17% increase in syphilis cases from 2021 to 2022. Cases of gonorrhea have decreased, but are still higher than they were five years ago, while chlamydia cases remain steady. The report notes that the syphilis epidemic is worsening and urges prevention and testing to stop the spread of STIs. The states with the biggest syphilis problem were South Dakota, New Mexico, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Arizona, Montana, Nevada, , and Oregon, while the states with the biggest congenital syphilis problem were New Mexico, South Dakota, Arizona, , Oklahoma, Mississippi, Louisiana, Nevada, Arkansas, and Hawaii.

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Mississippi sees 5th largest increase in fatal crashes: study

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www.wjtv.com – Garret Grove – 2024-11-02 12:25:00

SUMMARY: A recent study highlights a troubling rise in road fatalities in Mississippi, with a nearly 31% increase in fatal accidents from 2012 to 2021, ranking it fifth highest in the country. The reported a spike during the 2024 Labor Day , responding to seven fatal crashes resulting in 15 deaths, to only three crashes and six deaths in 2021. Additionally, a 2023 showed Mississippi had the highest per capita fatal crashes during the Christmas period. Young drivers are particularly affected, as Mississippi ranks fifth for teenage driving fatalities nationwide.

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Vicksburg man charged with assaulting woman in domestic dispute

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-02 11:33:00

SUMMARY: In Vicksburg, Mississippi, a domestic assault led to the hospitalization of a man and woman on November 2. were alerted by Merit Region after a 28-year-old man, Daron Evans, arrived with a stab wound. Authorities dispatched to the scene found the woman, who had also been assaulted. After receiving treatment, Evans was and charged with aggravated assault domestic violence; he is held without bond until his court appearance. The woman is in stable at the . An investigation is ongoing.

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Cloudy and humid weekend – Home – WCBI TV

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www.wcbi.com – Sadie Morris – 2024-11-02 10:13:00

SUMMARY: In Columbus, Mississippi, humid and cloudy weather is expected, with temperatures remaining above average in the lower 80s for the upcoming . Rain is forecasted for Election Day on Tuesday, continuing into the week with isolated showers likely. This Saturday will see patchy fog in the morning, clearing by midday, with a high around 80 degrees. Sunday will bring similar humidity, with a high in the lower 80s and mild overnight lows in the mid-60s. Throughout the week, expect persistent clouds and humidity alongside mild temperatures.

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