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Support group provides help for Mississippians living with diabetes

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7 months ago

February 16, 2024

www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-02-16 18:55:01

SUMMARY: In Mississippi, one in seven people has diabetes, making it one of the states with the highest rates of the disease. Angela Buress-Stewart, living with type two diabetes since the ’90s, received a kidney transplant after going into renal failure. While she manages her diabetes with medication, diet, and exercise, she also found a support group that gives her a sense of fellowship and encouragement. Nicky Yeatman, a registered dietician and diabetes educator, emphasizes taking small steps for improvement and attends a diabetes support group that meets every third Tuesday of the month. They want to provide both education and emotional support for those with diabetes.

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Sports Zone Saturday: Conference openers for Mississippi teams

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37 mins ago

September 21, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Blake Levine – 2024-09-21 09:04:39

SUMMARY: College football is back in Mississippi for the 2024 season, with special coverage by WJTV’s Sports Zone team. The Sports Zone Saturday show will air from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on WJTV 12 News. Upcoming games include No. 5 Ole Miss hosting Georgia Southern at 6:45 p.m. CT on September 21, Mississippi State facing Florida at 11:00 a.m. CT on ESPN, Southern Miss playing Jacksonville State at 2:00 p.m. CT on ESPN+, Jackson State facing Grambling at 6:00 p.m. CT, and Alcorn State playing McNeese State at 7:00 p.m. CT on ESPN+.

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MSU welcomes its new self-driving shuttle service

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14 hours ago

September 20, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Charity Johnson – 2024-09-20 19:15:02

SUMMARY: Mississippi State University (MSU) recently introduced two electric, self-driving shuttles on campus during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This pilot project, in partnership with Beep, Inc., will run for three months to test the autonomous technology in a campus environment. Students have expressed excitement about the shuttles, believing they could attract more students to the university. The shuttles can accommodate 11 passengers and will have an attendant present for safety. If successful, MSU aims to expand the shuttle service into the Starkville community. The initiative seeks to assess the technology’s efficiency and integration with campus traffic and activities.

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OCH Regional Medical Center up for sale: What’s are next steps?

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15 hours ago

September 20, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-09-20 18:51:14

SUMMARY: OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, Mississippi, is up for sale after extensive discussions on improving local healthcare. A strategic analysis influenced this decision as leaders seek better options for the community. County supervisors aim to attract a partner who can invest and enhance hospital services to prevent residents from seeking care elsewhere. They emphasize the need to adapt to changing healthcare dynamics and assure citizens that a hospital will remain. A request for proposals will be developed, and community input is welcomed as the process progresses, aiming for a solution that meets long-term healthcare needs.

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