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Success story of child with rare heart syndrome
With today being the final day of American Heart Month, we introduce to you a success story of a child living with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
Narissa Behrens-Brown said, “We went in for one of our ultrasounds when I was pregnant and found out that our child was going to be born with a birth defect, and that birth defect was him being born with a heart condition called hypoplastic left heart syndrome.”
The defect causes the left side of the heart to not form correctly, which leads to abnormal blood flow through the heart.
This type of congenital heart defect is…
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Man accused of killing Biloxi Officer Robert McKeithen committed indefinitely to Mississippi State Hospital
SUMMARY: Darian Atkinson, accused of killing Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen in 2019, has been deemed incompetent to stand trial. Following a competency hearing, doctors from the Mississippi State Hospital testified that Atkinson suffers from severe schizophrenia, including paranoia, delusions, and cognitive dysfunction. Despite receiving treatment since March 2023, Atkinson’s symptoms persist, preventing him from understanding the charges or assisting in his defense. He has been indefinitely committed to the hospital, where he will remain in maximum security. The court will reevaluate his competency annually. Biloxi Police expressed faith in the justice system and the District Attorney’s pursuit of justice for Officer McKeithen.
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WXXV-TV mourns the loss of Morris Multimedia COO Bobby Berry
SUMMARY: Morris Multimedia Inc. announced the sudden passing of Chief Operating Officer Bobby Berry on March 19, 2025. Berry started in radio before joining WCBI-TV in 1987, becoming General Sales Manager in 1999 and General Manager in 2006. He became COO of Morris Network, Inc. in 2014, overseeing operations at WXXV-TV and five other stations. Under his leadership, the broadcast division grew through innovative initiatives. A Mississippi State University graduate, Bobby lived in West Point, Mississippi, and is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, a son, and two grandchildren. Morris Multimedia operates numerous media outlets across the U.S.
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2025 Nissan Frontier Wins Fourth Annual Mississippi Makers’ Challenge
SUMMARY: The 2025 Nissan Frontier, made in Canton, won the fourth annual Mississippi Makers’ Challenge, a contest to find the “Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi.” It garnered 42% of the vote, defeating competitors like the C-130J Hercules and PACCAR’s MX-11 engine. With a record 92,395 votes, the contest featured 70 submissions. Nissan’s victory was celebrated at an awards ceremony at the Mississippi State Capitol, with Governor Tate Reeves highlighting the state’s role in American manufacturing. The Nissan Frontier’s win was a testament to the innovation and dedication of its Canton manufacturing employees.
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