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Hope for PDCD: A local mom is pushing lawmakers to place PDCD on the national newborn screening

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1 year ago

February 29, 2024

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-02-29 09:12:54

SUMMARY: Nikki Kivitz is advocating for her daughter Abigail, who has been diagnosed with PDCD, a disease that affects her body’s ability to metabolize carbohydrates. Kivitz is pushing for more awareness of PDCD and for it to be included in national newborn screening. She has been meeting with lawmakers in Washington, DC to advocate for PDCD, as it is highly underdiagnosed. Kivitz is part of the foundation for PDCD, which aims to fund genetic therapy research. She urges viewers to contact their representatives to support including PDCD in newborn screening and to donate to the foundation. Together, they are working to save children’s lives affected by PDCD.

A local mom is working to spread awareness for a rare, life altering disease called Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency.

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Election results are trickling in

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6 hours ago

April 1, 2025

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2025-04-01 20:07:26

SUMMARY: Election results are beginning to emerge from municipal primary elections across the region. In Brandon, early results indicate a close race between incumbent Mayor Butch Lee and State Representative Fred Shanks. Voting machines are speeding up the tallying process. In Flowood, the mayoral contest between Kathy Smith and Greg Wilcox requires hand counting, leading to a longer wait for results. Meanwhile, in Jackson, votes are being counted for significant races, including a crowded mayoral election with 12 Democratic and 3 Republican candidates. Updates will continue throughout the night as results come in.

Some election results are coming in.

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EF-2 tornado damages homes in Lamar County

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1 day ago

March 31, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2025-03-31 17:08:01

SUMMARY: An EF-2 tornado struck Lamar County early in the morning, damaging 20 to 25 homes, with several destroyed in the Pine Bur community near Baxterville. Residents are grappling with the aftermath, as many now face the daunting task of rebuilding their lives without insurance. Emergency Management reported a significant trail of damage across Lamar and Maran counties. While no injuries occurred, residents are urged to stay vigilant during severe weather season. Local neighbors and workers are helping clear debris and assist those in need. Damage assessments are ongoing, and officials advise against sightseeing after dark.

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Interview: New Albany theater performing ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’

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2 days ago

March 31, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2025-03-31 13:05:21

SUMMARY: Jay Shro, the new artistic director at Magnolia Theater, shared details about their transition from showing movies to live theater. Their 2025 season will open with *The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe*, running from April 10th to 13th. The production, based on C.S. Lewis’s story, follows four children in the magical world of Narnia, grappling with good versus evil. Shro emphasized the importance of live theater, offering a unique communal experience. The cast, mostly youth aged 10-13, is eager to bring the story to life. Performances will include evening shows and matinees at the Magnolia Theater in New Albany.