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Tick, Tock: A look at mental health in the Magnolia State

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2 years ago

April 5, 2023

I look at the clock. 8:02 p.m. Time. It is elusive. Ephemeral, yet eternal. It flies; it drags; it allegedly heals all wounds. In its fullness, it reveals truths. It is our most precious gift. We measure our lives by it. Time of birth, time of death. Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. The real tick, tock of our lives.

Smiley, feisty 17-year-old Kaylee Welton is out of time. She stopped her own clock… with a gun, on March 22 this year. The one-year anniversary is fast approaching, April 11, when athletic, handsome 14-year-old Sawyer Magee stopped his clock. He told his dad he had had the best day ever, and then killed himself later that evening. Educators at Kaylee’s school reported seeing her throughout the school day and as she left to go home that afternoon. Nothing about her seemed unusual or caused alarm. Both teenagers lived in south Mississippi, where their families still reside.

Teenage suicide is not new to our collective consciousness. It is, however, disturbingly on the rise. The …

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By: Paige Roberts
Title: Tick, Tock: A look at mental health in the Magnolia State
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/tick-tock-a-look-at-mental-health-in-the-magnolia-state/
Published Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2023 19:01:22 +0000

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Trump says he will issue an executive order Monday to get TikTok back up

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3 days ago

January 19, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-01-19 09:20:00

SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the deadline for TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to find an approved U.S. buyer. This decision follows the removal of TikTok from app stores due to a federal law requiring ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban, citing national security concerns. Trump’s order would delay the law’s restrictions, offering ByteDance more time to negotiate a sale. Despite challenges, including TikTok’s legal disputes, Trump emphasized the app’s potential value and the importance of keeping it operational in the U.S.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: January 17-19

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5 days ago

January 17, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-01-17 07:20:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (January 17-19), Mississippi offers a variety of events. Highlights include the JSU Tiger Parade of Champions in Jackson, Fleet Feet Coffee Run, and several Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. The Bridgid Ferguson Trio and Storytelling Festival also take place in Jackson, along with exhibits like “Of Salt and Spirit.” In Vicksburg, enjoy the Winter Youth Rodeo and Peruvian Delights Wine Dinner, while Natchez hosts a Krewe of Phoenix Ball and a Farmers Market. The Pine Belt features Artrageous in Hattiesburg and karaoke in Laurel. Other events include jazz, comedy, and live performances across the region.

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Biden to address the nation days before Trump's inauguration

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7 days ago

January 15, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-01-15 10:43:00

SUMMARY: Joe Biden’s presidency aimed to “restore the soul” of America post-Trump, but despite bipartisan legislative successes and international alliances, he struggled to change the political landscape. Four years after defeating Trump, Biden faced electoral defeat as Trump made a political comeback. Polls show only a quarter view Biden favorably, even lower than Trump during his presidency. Although Biden touted achievements in infrastructure and economic recovery, rising costs and inflation eroded public support. As he prepares to leave office, questions persist about his legacy and the permanence of the political shift towards populism, leaving Biden’s ambitions unfulfilled.

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