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AMR sees increase in heat-related illnesses in Mississippi

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www.wjtv.com – Malaysia McCoy – 2023-06-28 14:12:50

SUMMARY: American Medical Response (AMR) in Mississippi has assisted numerous with heat-related illnesses in June 2023. From May 1-27, AMR helped 10 patients with heat illness symptoms, with six mild illness and four having moderate illness. From June 1-27, AMR helped 21 patients, with 14 having mild illness, six having moderate illness, and one severely ill. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include light-headedness, weakness, profuse sweating, nausea, and vomiting. If left untreated, heat exhaustion can to potentially fatal heat stroke. It is important to cool the patient quickly but not to the point of shivering and lukewarm or cool if they are fully alert.

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Pleasant Mother’s Day Weekend! – Home – WCBI TV

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www.wcbi.com – Belle Oliver – 2024-05-11 09:55:20

SUMMARY: The in Columbus, Mississippi will be warm and dry, with Saturday reaching the low 80s and Sunday being partly cloudy with temperatures in the low to mid 80s. However, unsettled weather is expected for the ahead, with multiple rounds of rain and storms possible from Monday to Thursday. This weekend is a good to enjoy the nice weather before the rain sets in. On Sunday, conditions will be pleasant for Mother's Day activities, but isolated rain showers may be possible in the evening as cloud coverage increases.

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JXN Water lifts boil water notice for surface water system

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-05-11 09:50:35

SUMMARY: The boil advisory for JXN Water in , Mississippi has been lifted after normal pressure levels and safe water quality were confirmed through testing. The system is now back to normal operations, with manageable flows and demand. Ted Henifin, the Interim Third-Party , thanked everyone for their patience during the severe weather aftermath and credited the quick recovery to the hard work of JXN Water staff, contractors, and engineers. Lessons learned from this experience will be applied to enhance the system's resilience during future severe weather .

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One killed in two-vehicle crash in Jones County

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-05-11 08:41:13

SUMMARY: One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Jones County, Mississippi on Highway 29 near Little Sawmill Road. The crash involved a sedan and a pickup, with one person being ejected. One victim was deceased at the scene, while two others sustained minor and moderate injuries and were taken to a local hospital. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the .

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