SUMMARY: The Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office is promoting smoke alarm awareness in collaboration with the National Fire Protection Association during Fire Prevention Week. The campaign, titled “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” emphasizes the crucial role of functioning smoke alarms, which can reduce fire-related fatalities by over 54%. It highlights that three out of five fire deaths occur in homes lacking smoke alarms or with non-working units. Key safety tips include installing alarms in every sleeping area and testing them monthly. Further information can be found through the linked resources.

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SUMMARY: An investigation is underway following the death of an unnamed inmate at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility. The inmate was transported to a local hospital on October 1 after reporting difficulty breathing but died on October 5 despite medical efforts. Emily Lawhead, communications director for the facility’s operator, Management and Training Corporation, stated that an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death. This incident follows the deaths of three other inmates at the facility in July, raising concerns about inmate health and safety within the prison system. Further details are currently unavailable.

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SUMMARY: Monday is the last day to register or update voter registration for Mississippi’s Nov. 5 election, with a 5 p.m. CT deadline for in-person submissions at local circuit clerk offices or mail postmarked by that date. Eligible voters can verify their registration status online as Mississippi aims to improve its low voter turnout, which, despite having over 85% of eligible residents registered, was only 57.6% in the 2020 presidential election. The election will involve key positions, including the presidency and congressional seats, and absentee voting options are available for those unable to vote in person.

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