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Experts say bed-sharing can put infants at risk

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www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-06-20 19:08:20

SUMMARY: In 2022, Mississippi reported 319 infant deaths, with around 25% attributed to S.I.D.S. (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant clarifies that S.I.D.S. is a term used when no other cause of death can be identified. Possible factors include bed-sharing, which family nurse practitioner Devi Moon advises against, recommending instead placing babies in a bassinet or crib. Smoke exposure, illness, and the risk of suffocation from bed-sharing are highlighted concerns. Both experts stress the importance of safe sleeping practices and encourage utilizing support networks to avoid co-sleeping.

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Boys and Girls Club of the Golden Triangle empowers local kids

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www.wcbi.com – Kaleb Green – 2024-11-09 20:06:00

SUMMARY: The Boys and Girls Club of the Golden Triangle hosted its third annual Passport to Manhood Summit in Columbus, Mississippi, aiming to empower local youth. The event emphasizes the importance of mentorship and life skills for personal development. Ron Thornton, the club’s president, hopes to instill a sense of self-identity and independence in participants. Board president Vince Davis echoed the goal of equipping kids with essential life skills. Youth mentor Terrell Sumpter shared the urgency of inspiring the next generation. Thornton encourages struggling youth to seek help and highlights that the organization serves 3.3 million young people across the nation.

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Man wanted in South Carolina is arrested in Columbus

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www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-11-09 15:56:00

SUMMARY: Josfat Salomon Martinez, also known as Miguel Sierra, was arrested in Lowndes County, Mississippi, after being tracked from South Carolina, where he was wanted for Exploitation of a Minor. He had four outstanding warrants for the crime. On October 31, detectives found two cell phones in his possession containing explicit images and videos of children being sexually abused. Martinez admitted the phones were his and was charged with two counts of Child Exploitation, with a bond set at $250,000. The investigation is ongoing, and further charges may be forthcoming, according to Sheriff Eddie Hawkins.

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MVSU football player killed during crash

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-09 14:23:00

SUMMARY: Ryan Quinney, a junior linebacker at Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU), tragically died in a car accident on November 8 in Yazoo City, Mississippi. MVSU officials expressed their heartbreak, stating that Quinney was a vibrant member of the community whose spirit uplifted those around him. He was confirmed to have passed away in a statement released on the university’s Facebook page. Quinney, originally from Mobile, Alabama, will be deeply missed by his friends, faculty, and teammates. The incident has garnered significant attention as the community mourns his loss.

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