SUMMARY: The University of Mississippi Medical Center is offering free lung cancer screenings on National Lung Cancer Screening Day, November 9, in Jackson. This initiative aims to combat Mississippi’s low lung cancer survival rate of 21.4%, significantly below the national average of 26.6%. The screenings are available to individuals aged 50-80 who currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years and have a 20-pack-year smoking history. Appointments are required, and those interested can register by calling (601) 984-5864. Increasing screenings and early diagnosis are crucial for addressing lung cancer in the state.

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SUMMARY: As election season intensifies in Mississippi, a Cygnal survey reveals that economic issues dominate voters’ concerns. Conducted in late August, the survey highlights inflation, the economy, and the cost of living as top priorities, with tax policies closely trailing. Governor Tate Reeves and Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann have differing tax reduction proposals, focusing on eliminating state income tax versus lowering sales tax on groceries, respectively. Healthcare also ranks high, especially amid Mississippi’s ongoing hospital crisis and high maternal and infant mortality rates. House Speaker Jason White emphasized the need for data-driven legislative decisions to address these issues.

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SUMMARY: Perry Central High School was evacuated as emergency responders addressed a possible forest fire near U.S. Highway 98. Reports of heavy smoke in the area prompted local authorities to investigate after a report around 8 a.m. Consequently, the school transitioned to virtual learning for the day; student drivers were sent home, and buses transported others. Perry County Emergency Management officials were present to manage traffic and ensure safe student departures. The Mississippi Department of Transportation warned that smoke could impair visibility, urging motorists to slow down and drive carefully.

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