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Health officials hosting November events to bring awareness to diabetes

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-11-03 07:42:00

SUMMARY: November is National Diabetes Month, and the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will host the “Giving Diabetes the Blues” event on November 21 and 22 in Jackson. This initiative aims to raise awareness about diabetes, which is the eighth-leading cause of death in Mississippi, affecting 1 in 6 residents. The event will feature a reception with live blues music, cooking demonstrations, and health screenings on November 21, and a conference on November 22 focusing on advancements in diabetes care, lifestyle changes, and interactive workshops. The MSDH emphasizes the importance of prevention, early detection, and management of this preventable disease.

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Severe weather possible for most of Mississippi beginning Thursday night

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-12-26 14:13:00

SUMMARY: Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes threaten most of Mississippi from Thursday night into Friday morning, as a low-pressure system moves across the region. While the worst conditions are expected in eastern Texas and Louisiana, forecasters warn that a significant portion of Mississippi is at risk. Residents are advised to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and implement safety measures for tornado, lightning, and flooding threats. Key safety tips include seeking sturdy shelter, protecting against flying debris, avoiding flooded roadways, and staying indoors during lightning storms. Stay vigilant and prepared as hazardous weather approaches.

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NASA’s Stennis Space Center hosts exhibit placing visitors in driver seat of space engine

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-12-26 10:31:00

SUMMARY: NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Hancock County has opened an interactive exhibit where visitors can experience the role of a space engineer. Participants simulate a hot fire test of an RS-25 engine at a console resembling the Test Control Center, using advanced software and displays to manage propellants. Guided by step-by-step instructions, they learn to operate equipment just like NASA engineers. The exhibit offers educational insights into the RS-25 engine integral to NASA’s Artemis missions and showcases real hot fire tests. Initially developed during a 2023 intern project, the exhibit aims to educate and inspire future space enthusiasts.

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Columbia High School football player, local nurse die in Christmas Eve wreck

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-12-26 09:00:00

SUMMARY: On Christmas Eve, a tragic car accident in Mississippi claimed the lives of Luke Davis, a 17-year-old high school kicker, and Zebulon Lott, a 33-year-old nurse. Davis, a senior at Columbia High School, was on his way to Hattiesburg after visiting his girlfriend, when his vehicle collided with Lott’s. Davis was poised to play Division I football at a university like Ole Miss, Mississippi State, or LSU. Grieving family and friends remember him as a dedicated athlete. Lott, after a long shift in the ICU, left behind a wife and three children, prompting a GoFundMe campaign for his family.

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