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Eudora Welty Library building in Jackson to be demolished
SUMMARY: The Eudora Welty Library building in Jackson, originally a Sears store in 1946 and later a public library, is slated for demolition. After falling into disrepair, the city has ceased its maintenance, and the library board decided to relocate. The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) is involved in plans to replace the historic building with a green public park, reflecting Jackson’s original 1822 design. The park is being designed by a national firm and will connect the Two Mississippi Museums and State Street. Noble T. Crigler donated the first $1 million, with additional funding from the Mississippi Legislature and private donations. The new park will be named after Crigler’s late wife, Margaret Ann Crigler. MDAH is also working to help relocate the library downtown.
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Former Southern Miss pitcher Nick Sandlin named to Conference USA Hall of Fame
SUMMARY: Nick Sandlin, former Southern Miss pitcher, will be inducted into the Conference USA Hall of Fame in 2025. Sandlin excelled in college with a 1.70 ERA, 268 strikeouts, and 23 wins, earning National Pitcher of the Year and C-USA Pitcher of the Year honors in 2018 after a 10-0 season with a 1.07 ERA. The Georgia native also won the 2018 Ferris Trophy, multiple First Team All-American honors, and was a Golden Spikes Award finalist. Drafted second round by the Cleveland Guardians in 2018, Sandlin joined the Toronto Blue Jays in 2024, posting a 2.20 ERA in 19 appearances.
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NFL star helps unveil vending machine with free opioid-fighting medicine
SUMMARY: Tennessee Titans defensive end Jeffery Simmons is supporting Mississippi through youth football camps and public health efforts. After hosting a free camp in Starkville, Simmons helped unveil a naloxone vending machine at Jackson Medical Mall, providing free opioid overdose medication to combat rising overdose cases in the capital. Naloxone rapidly reverses opioid overdoses and saves lives by bridging time until medical help arrives. Simmons, featured in Fund Recovery’s “Tackle Overdose Now” campaign, chose Jackson for its high overdose rates. Mississippi saw a drop in suspected overdose deaths from over 200 in 2023 to 146 in 2024, partly credited to naloxone distribution. Simmons emphasizes youth support as key to the future.
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AMR equipping ambulances with AI technology aimed at curbing accidents
SUMMARY: American Medical Response (AMR) ambulances in central Mississippi have started using AI-powered dash cameras to enhance safety. These cameras act as always-alert co-pilots, scanning roads and vehicle cabins to detect risks like sudden lane intrusions. When a hazard is detected, the system gives an audio alert, helping drivers react faster. This technology improves situational awareness amid heavy traffic, distracted drivers, and bad weather. Early tests show it eliminated 100% of near-collisions and reduced on-road risks by 60% in three months. Installation on all AMR vehicles in the region is ongoing and expected to finish this summer.
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