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Biloxi VA medical center introduces VR therapy

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2 years ago

August 31, 2023

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2023-08-31 16:14:25

SUMMARY: A special training course on virtual reality-based exposure therapy is being introduced at the Biloxi VA Medical Center in Mississippi. The program aims to help treat patients, particularly military veterans, with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Patients can use virtual reality headsets to revisit their experiences in a controlled manner and create new, less traumatizing memories. The nonprofit organization “Soldier Strong” has donated more than 30 headsets to the VA for this program. Clinical psychologists and innovation specialists at the Gulf Coast VA are supporting the use of virtual reality therapy, citing evidence that it works effectively.

Patients can begin using the VR devices at the Biloxi VA Medical Center following the group’s final training session Thursday.

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Primary Elections in South Mississippi

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14 hours ago

April 1, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-01 12:06:04

SUMMARY: Primary elections are taking place today in South Mississippi, offering residents the chance to engage in democracy. Key races include mayor, city council, and board of aldermen, with polls open since 7 AM. In Long Beach, current Mayor George Baz is not seeking reelection, leaving four candidates to compete. Turnout has been light, especially given the significance of the Republican primary. In Ocean Springs, incumbent Kenny Holloway faces four challengers. Polls close at 7 PM, and voters can participate in either the Republican or Democratic primary, but not both. Mississippi Move is providing free ride shares for voters.

Polls open Tuesday, April 1, at 7 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m.

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3/31 – Sam Parker’s “What a Turn Around” Monday Night Forecast

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15 hours ago

April 1, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2025-04-01 11:24:36

SUMMARY: Meteorologist Sam Parker recapped a stormy Monday morning in South Mississippi, where over an inch of rain fell in Gulfport and heavy rainfall was reported across Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, and Pascagoula. Sunday also brought flash flood warnings and over six inches of rain in parts of Jackson County. Tornado warnings were issued, with the National Weather Service expected to survey the damage. A cold front has moved out, bringing drier air and clear skies tonight. Cloud cover will return Tuesday, but the week remains mostly dry with a warming trend before another cold front brings weekend storms.

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Behind the Business: Sugar Tribe Sweets and Events

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19 hours ago

April 1, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-01 07:34:48

SUMMARY: **Summary (100 words):**
In this week’s *Behind the Business: Sugar Tribe Sweets and Events*, what began as a hobby for Ocean Springs’ Jennifer Mayfield has grown into a flourishing bakery and event business. Inspired by a cake she made for her nephew’s birthday, Mayfield launched Sugar Tribe through social media. Self-taught via YouTube and trial and error, she expanded from home baking to two storefronts. Sugar Tribe now offers custom cakes, themed desserts, brownies, cinnamon rolls, king cakes, and event services including linens and decor. Though cakes are her specialty, Mayfield’s creativity drives her growing success—alongside owning an urgent care clinic.