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Woman charged in shooting death of child
SUMMARY: Gracie Mims, 48, has been arrested and charged with criminal homicide and child neglect following the accidental shooting death of an 8-year-old boy. Mims had been supervising several children at her home but left them unattended in a room with a loaded shotgun. The incident occurred on September 14th when the child, while handling the firearm with other kids, accidentally discharged it, resulting in his death. Police found additional rounds in the magazine and determined that Mims’ negligence led to the tragedy. She is currently held on a $150,000 bond.
Woman charged in shooting death of child
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Mississippi mental health patients have been jailed without charges, new law aims to change that
SUMMARY: In Mississippi, many individuals with mental health issues are imprisoned instead of receiving appropriate care, leading to tragic outcomes, including deaths. A new law aims to address this by requiring mental evaluations before civil commitment and allowing jail only for those deemed actively violent, limiting detention to a maximum of 24 hours. This legislation has already led to a significant decrease in mental health admissions from jails to state hospitalsโ58% fewer in one year. Improved access to mental health services is a key focus, as officials emphasize that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Hundreds of mental health patients in Mississippi have been jailed without ever being charged of a crime.
It’s a reality for hundreds of people needing mental health care in Mississippi every year. When there’s not enough resources to help them, Mississippi’s alternative has been to put them in jail. In a handful of cases, people have died behind bars waiting for help, and doctors say that going to jail could increase the risk of suicide for someone who is already experiencing a mental health crisis. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/health/mississippi-mental-health-patients-have-been-jailed-without-being-charged-new-state-law-aims-to/article_ff9d9a3a-9151-11ef-a9ef-d73a9b8da2a3.html
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Fearing ‘weaponization’ against puberty blockers, California doc sits on study | California
SUMMARY: A significant study from Children‘s Hospital Los Angeles, which is a leading center for child medical gender interventions, remains unpublished due to concerns of its findings being misused against puberty blockers for children. The nearly $10 million research found no mental health improvement in children receiving these treatments, contradicting a previous Dutch study. Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy expressed fear that results could fuel arguments for banning these treatments. The report highlights troubling statistics on depression and suicide among the participants. As state bans on transgender treatments for minors increase, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on Tennessee’s ban soon.
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Driver in custody after Madison crash
SUMMARY: Good Thursday morning, I’m Megan Fia with WKRN.com. A driver has been arrested following a crash in Madison early this morning, just before 12:30 AM, on Gallatin Pike South and EMT Avenue. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Details regarding the arrest are still being gathered. For more updates on breaking news, visit wkrn.com.
Driver in custody after Madison crash
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