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Mississippi reports first West Nile Virus case of 2024
SUMMARY: Officials from the Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus for 2024 in Rankin County. The CDC states that West Nile Virus is the leading mosquito-borne disease in the continental U.S., with cases peaking during mosquito season from summer to fall. In 2023, there were 37 reported cases in Mississippi without any deaths, while 2022 saw seven cases with one fatality. To protect themselves, residents are advised to use recommended mosquito repellent, cover exposed skin, remove standing water, and maintain window screens. Proper home maintenance, like repairing leaks and cleaning gutters, is also crucial.
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SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the deadline for TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to find an approved U.S. buyer. This decision follows the removal of TikTok from app stores due to a federal law requiring ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban, citing national security concerns. Trump’s order would delay the law’s restrictions, offering ByteDance more time to negotiate a sale. Despite challenges, including TikTok’s legal disputes, Trump emphasized the app’s potential value and the importance of keeping it operational in the U.S.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (January 17-19), Mississippi offers a variety of events. Highlights include the JSU Tiger Parade of Champions in Jackson, Fleet Feet Coffee Run, and several Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. The Bridgid Ferguson Trio and Storytelling Festival also take place in Jackson, along with exhibits like “Of Salt and Spirit.” In Vicksburg, enjoy the Winter Youth Rodeo and Peruvian Delights Wine Dinner, while Natchez hosts a Krewe of Phoenix Ball and a Farmers Market. The Pine Belt features Artrageous in Hattiesburg and karaoke in Laurel. Other events include jazz, comedy, and live performances across the region.
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SUMMARY: Joe Biden’s presidency aimed to “restore the soul” of America post-Trump, but despite bipartisan legislative successes and international alliances, he struggled to change the political landscape. Four years after defeating Trump, Biden faced electoral defeat as Trump made a political comeback. Polls show only a quarter view Biden favorably, even lower than Trump during his presidency. Although Biden touted achievements in infrastructure and economic recovery, rising costs and inflation eroded public support. As he prepares to leave office, questions persist about his legacy and the permanence of the political shift towards populism, leaving Biden’s ambitions unfulfilled.
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Supreme Court leaves in place Mississippi’s voting bar for people convicted of some crimes
Supreme Court leaves in place Mississippi’s voting bar for people convicted of some crimes
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News from the South - North Carolina News Feed3 days agoTrump International Airport proposed, renaming Dulles | North Carolina
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Our Mississippi Home7 days agoConnoisseurs Series Presents Free Concerts at Southern Miss
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News from the South - Tennessee News Feed6 days agoTruck stop serial killer on trial
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News from the South - Kentucky News Feed3 days agoTrump’s new Justice Department leadership orders a freeze on civil rights cases
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News from the South - Missouri News Feed6 days agoHow delivery drivers are braving the frigid temperatures
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Local News7 days agoCity office closures announced because of winter weather
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News from the South - Kentucky News Feed3 days agoThawing out from the deep freeze this weekend
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