Mississippi News
Mississippi’s infant mortality rate reaches five-year high
SUMMARY: Mississippi has experienced a 900% increase in babies born with syphilis over the past six years. In response, the state Health Department has mandated that physicians test pregnant individuals for the disease. Mississippi was one of only six states in the US that did not previously require syphilis screenings during pregnancy. The leading causes of infant mortality in the country are congenital malformations, low birthweight, Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), unintentional injuries, and maternal complications. Mississippi has a high rate of premature births, a shortage of maternal health providers, and difficulties with low-income women accessing timely prenatal care. The state also lacks presumptive eligibility for pregnant women seeking Medicaid coverage and has not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Mississippi lawmakers recently extended health care coverage for mothers on Medicaid to one year postpartum, recognizing the connection between maternal and infant health. The Mississippi Delta has seen some of the highest rates of infant mortality, with 13.7 infant deaths per 1,000 births in 2021.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (December 20-22), Mississippi offers a variety of festive events. In Jackson, enjoy Food Truck Friday, candlelight concerts, a Grinch movie screening, and Journey to the North Pole. In Ridgeland, experience Merry Bingo, Christmas on the Green, and Fleet Feet Coffee Run. Vicksburg hosts Rock the Halls, while Natchez offers a European Christmas Shopping Village. Other activities include Santa scuba diving at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, and Magic of Lights in Brandon. Hattiesburg features Lights of the Wild and Teddy Bear Tea with Santa. Numerous holiday events are available across the state.
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SUMMARY: Prosecutors in Jackson are seeking a protective order to prevent the release of sensitive information in a bribery case involving Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba, and City Councilman Aaron Banks. The motion aims to protect personal, financial, and grand jury information, fearing it could impair investigations and fair trial rights. The three officials face charges related to a bribery scheme involving $80,000 in bribes for approving a real estate development project. Other individuals, including former City Councilwoman Angelique Lee and Sherik Marve Smith, are also implicated, with Smith pleading guilty to conspiracy.
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Mississippi News
Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggles, shouts while entering courthouse
SUMMARY: Luigi Nicholas Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, was arrested in Pennsylvania and charged with the murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Mangione, who expressed disdain for corporate greed and the health insurance industry, was found with a gun matching the murder weapon and fraudulent IDs. He initially gave false identification but was recognized at a McDonald’s. Mangione, who wrote a three-page document expressing anti-corporate sentiments, is being extradited to New York. His family, shocked by his arrest, expressed condolences to Thompson’s family. Mangione had no prior criminal complaints but had a history of severe back pain.
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