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Taking care of first responders
SUMMARY: First responders in Lowndes County, Mississippi, face heavy emotional tolls from witnessing traumatic events like house fires and car wrecks. Recently, they responded to a house fire that resulted in the tragic loss of two young lives. Lowndes County Fire Coordinator Neal Austin highlighted the importance of staying calm and proceeding with their duties. To cope with stress, first responders utilize critical incident stress management teams, engage in discussions with peers, and build camaraderie. Veronica Harrison from Community Counseling Services emphasizes the need to openly communicate emotions and seek support, underlining that first responders are not alone. Counseling services are available 24/7 for support.
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SUMMARY: COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – The heat and humidity remain high despite Independence Day celebrations. Heat advisories are in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM, with temperatures in the mid-90s and heat indices of 100-105. Residents should take precautions, such as drinking water and using sunscreen. Evening fireworks are expected to occur as isolated showers clear. Wednesday night will be warm with upper 70s temperatures. By Friday, an approaching cold front increases the rain chance, bringing likely showers and storms. Temperatures will slightly cool to the low-to-mid 90s, with warm overnight lows in the 70s.
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SUMMARY: In Jackson, Mississippi, the family of Dau Mabil and their attorneys are unable to agree on a suitable doctor for an independent autopsy. Mabil's initial autopsy by the Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office identified his death as a drowning, but the manner of death remains undetermined. No signs of trauma were found, although ethanol was detected in his liver tissue. The disagreement involves attorney Lisa Ross and Mabil's brother, Bul Mabil, over the choice of pathologist Dr. Amy Gruszecki. Dau Mabil was found dead in the Pearl River in April 2024 after going missing in March.
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SUMMARY: Federal judges have ordered Mississippi lawmakers to redraw legislative districts, finding that current lines weaken Black voters' influence in three regions. The mandate stems from a lawsuit by the Mississippi NAACP and Black residents. It requires creating a new majority-Black House district in Chickasaw and Monroe counties and new majority-Black Senate districts around DeSoto County and Hattiesburg. The state's Attorney General's office hasn't decided on an appeal. Legislative districts are redrawn post-census to reflect population shifts. For continuous updates, follow WCBI on Facebook and X.
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