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Coastal leaders working to bring suicide prevention groups to schools
SUMMARY: Emma Benoit, a suicide survivor and advocate, is sparking change in Mississippi’s coastal schools by promoting mental health and suicide prevention. Her own experience with depression and a suicide attempt at 16 years old is driving leaders to adopt proactive measures. Inspired by Benoit’s message, community leaders, spurred by Paige Roberts of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, are collaborating to introduce strategies and form groups to support teenagers. Plans include partnering with Hope Squad, aiming to create welcoming environments in schools. Benoit emphasizes the importance of openness and consistent gratitude to combat emotional struggles. The initiative aims to establish Hope Squads across Jackson County schools by 2024.
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‘There’s a brighter day for healthcare in Starkville’: OCH Regional Medical Center now up for sale
SUMMARY: Local officials in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, are seeking a buyer for the OCH Regional Medical Center due to a healthcare crisis. Seven years after opting to keep the hospital under local control, leaders are shifting towards privatization after evaluations forecast a grim future for the facility. State Sen. Bart Williams confirmed that they have hired Raymond James to solicit proposals from potential buyers. Both Williams and Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill believe a private entity could enhance healthcare quality, asserting that government should focus on public safety and infrastructure rather than running hospitals. The bidding process for the sale will commence soon.
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Forecasters eye another potential hurricane moving toward Gulf Coast
SUMMARY: Forecasters are tracking a new tropical system in the Caribbean, termed “Invest 97L” or “Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine,” which may develop into a hurricane. Following Hurricane Francine’s impact on Mississippi, the National Hurricane Center predicts that this system could strengthen into a tropical storm or hurricane as it moves northward across the northwestern Caribbean. The expected developments come as the system currently generates disorganized showers and storms. Residents, especially in the Florida Panhandle, are urged to stay updated on the storm’s progress, as its track and potential impacts are still uncertain.
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Mississippi lawmakers holding summit on tax reform in Flowood on Tuesday
SUMMARY: House Speaker Jason White is hosting a tax reform summit on Tuesday at the Sheraton Refuge in Flowood, following discussions by the Select Committee on Tax Reform. The event aims to address Mississippi’s tax code, particularly the recent income tax increase in 2022 and ongoing debates about eliminating income tax while reducing sales tax. Experts, politicians, and business leaders, including Governor Tate Reeves and tax expert Grover Norquist, will participate in panels. White emphasizes the House’s commitment to providing a competitive tax structure and easing the grocery tax burden. The summit is free and open to the public.
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