SUMMARY: The 14th annual Gulf Coast Trauma Symposium, hosted by the University of South Alabama health team, has gathered over 300 medical professionals from eight states at the Golden Nugget in Biloxi, Mississippi. The event aims to enhance trauma care knowledge among first responders, doctors, and nurses through presentations by medical experts, trauma survivors, and continuing education courses. Key topics include violence prevention, emergency care, and burn treatment. Notable speakers emphasize the importance of initial treatment for burn injuries before transferring patients to specialized centers. The symposium runs until March 28, with tickets available starting at $25.

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SUMMARY: Darian Atkinson, accused of killing Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen in 2019, has been indefinitely committed to the Mississippi State Hospital following a competency hearing. Doctors revealed he is receiving treatment for severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, and struggles with symptoms like paranoia and hallucinations, hindering his ability to understand legal proceedings or assist in his defense. Despite some symptom improvement, experts believe he cannot be restored to competency in the foreseeable future. Atkinson will remain in maximum security at the hospital, evaluated annually, with the possibility of trial if deemed competent. Biloxi Police expressed disappointment but maintained faith in the judicial process.

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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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