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Lamar County School District fights against teen vaping

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SUMMARY: Lamar County Schools have intensified efforts to combat teen vaping, enforcing a 45-day alternative school penalty for offenders. Local school are collaborating with to restrict access to vape products, particularly due to concerns over high nicotine levels, with some vapes containing 70-80% nicotine—much higher than cigarettes. The Lamar County Sheriff’s Department highlights a local store generating nearly $20,000 weekly from vape sales, many of which likely target underage buyers. Efforts include advocating for licenses for vape sellers, harsher penalties for violations, and zoning laws to limit vape sales near schools and parks.

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Organizations sponsor 3rd annual Hispanic Festival

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SUMMARY: Two in the Pine Belt hosted the third annual Hispanic Festival at Eastside Park to the Hattiesburg area’s Hispanic community. The , organized by the Southeast Mississippi Initiative and the Mississippi Shine , offered free health screenings, food, and activities for . It aimed to address health issues like hypertension, diabetes, and obesity while encouraging healthy lifestyles. While open to all, the festival specifically focused on Hispanic to emphasize the importance of community health resources and support, with translators available at clinics. Several vendors also provided information on health insurance and related topics.

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World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday

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www.youtube.com – | The Pine Belt’s Local Station – 2024-09-21 22:39:22


SUMMARY: The Sandersville Community came together to celebrate Albert McLaren’s 100th birthday, honoring a beloved retired postmaster and World War II veteran. Despite the low turnout, many local , members, and town attended the surprise party at the community center. McLaren, who served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific during WWII and was a postmaster for 21 years, shared his joy of reaching such a milestone. Born on September 23, 1924, he is a dedicated family man with three , five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren, cherishing every day of his .

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2024 Maternal Health Conference held in Vicksburg

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SUMMARY: The 2024 Maternal Conference in Vicksburg focused on improving maternal in Mississippi. Discussions addressed issues like drug misuse and severe maternal morbidity, as highlighted by Jayen Sims, a maternal health consultant from the Department of Health. Sims emphasized the necessity of this to tackle the state’s worsening maternal health crisis. Participants, providers and community members, aimed to identify strategies for improving patient care and creating safer birth experiences. Sims also stressed the importance of ‘s involvement in establishing for expecting mothers, reflecting a comprehensive approach to enhancing maternal health.

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