Mississippi News
Ole Miss raising fentanyl awareness in hopes to prevent abuse
SUMMARY: The University of Mississippi has received a $3.2 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to combat fentanyl abuse and prevent overdose deaths in northern Mississippi. The initiative focuses on educating pharmacists in 28 underserved communities, particularly targeting high school and college students. The program will teach pharmacists how to use Narcan and fentanyl testing strips. Over the next year, the goal is to expand this educational effort statewide, aiming to equip more pharmacists and students with essential knowledge to address the rising fentanyl crisis.
The post Ole Miss raising fentanyl awareness in hopes to prevent abuse appeared first on www.wcbi.com
Mississippi News
Lamar County residents load up for second trip to help Helene victims – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: Residents of Lamar County, Ala., are assisting hurricane victims in North Carolina by sending relief supplies. A trailer filled with donations departed from Vernon for Charlotte and is set to return for a second round of supplies within a week to ten days. Donations are being collected at Vernon City Hall, with an emphasis on essential items such as blankets, sleeping bags, and tents, as cold weather approaches and many victims remain homeless. City Clerk Don Dollar highlights the evolving needs and encourages monetary contributions to meet these demands. Supplies can be dropped off at the Vernon City Complex.
The post Lamar County residents load up for second trip to help Helene victims – Home – WCBI TV appeared first on www.wcbi.com
Mississippi News
One killed, three injured in Yazoo County crash
SUMMARY: A two-vehicle crash in Yazoo County, Mississippi, resulted in one fatality and three injuries early Saturday morning, October 12. The accident occurred around 2:00 a.m. on U.S. 49 when a 2015 Honda Accord collided head-on with a Chevrolet Suburban, which subsequently caught fire. The driver of the Honda, 20-year-old Javiya Myles from Bentonia, died at the scene. The Chevrolet’s driver and two passengers were taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson with unknown injuries. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
The post One killed, three injured in Yazoo County crash appeared first on www.wjtv.com
Mississippi News
Man arrested after MHP chase ends in crash on I-220
SUMMARY: A traffic stop by the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) on a Nissan Altima in Hinds County escalated into a chase on October 14. During the stop, officers discovered the passenger was a wanted individual. As the driver fled, the passenger took control of the vehicle and drove off. The chase concluded on I-220 South when the car crashed into a cable barrier. The driver, identified as 33-year-old Jody Tate from Bentonia, attempted to escape on foot but was apprehended. He was charged with felony fleeing and had several outstanding warrants. Tate was taken to the Yazoo County Detention Center.
The post Man arrested after MHP chase ends in crash on I-220 appeared first on www.wjtv.com
-
The Conversation6 days ago
Machine learning cracked the protein-folding problem and won the 2024 Nobel Prize in chemistry
-
228Sports5 days ago
The Picker Trying To Steer Clear Of Nick Saban’s Famous ‘Rat Poison’ Concept
-
Mississippi News5 days ago
Two Jackson students injured after wrecking teacher's car: police
-
News from the South - Texas News Feed2 days ago
Human remains found in freezer identified as teen last seen in Harris County in 2005
-
News from the South - Florida News Feed3 days ago
Tampa residents try to navigate floodwaters left behind by Hurricane Milton
-
News from the South - Alabama News Feed6 days ago
Baldwin RV park offers evacuees a free place to stay during Hurricane Milton
-
Mississippi News2 days ago
Daylight saving time ends soon: What if we didn't 'fall back' this year?
-
News from the South - Alabama News Feed3 days ago
North Alabama Actor Talks Getting Back to Stage After Battle with Cancer | Oct. 11, 2024 | News 19 a