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Fun in the sun can lead to skin cancer without proper protection

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2 weeks ago

May 20, 2024

www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-05-20 19:19:43

SUMMARY: Dr. Phillip Hooker, owner of the Skin and Allergy Clinic in West Point, highlights the prevalence of skin cancer, often stemming from sun exposure. He advises covering up and using sunscreen, emphasizing that sunscreen only screens, not blocks, sun rays. Joe Miller, a safety coordinator at 4-County Electric Power Association, prioritizes outdoor safety for linemen, providing safety glasses and hard hats. Hooker advocates for monthly self-examinations to detect potential melanomas early. Miller notes the severe consequences of neglecting sun protection, such as significant skin damage requiring dermatologist intervention. Hooker stresses that each sunburn increases skin cancer risk.

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Warm temperatures and scattered showers expected for the week – Home – WCBI TV

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7 hours ago

June 2, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Belle Oliver – 2024-06-02 22:28:18

SUMMARY: This week in Columbus, Mississippi, residents can expect isolated rain chances and warm weather. Sunday night will be mild with temperatures in the upper 60s, and any evening showers or thunderstorms are expected to dissipate. Monday will be warm, with highs in the upper 80s and overnight lows in the low 70s, featuring a mix of sun and clouds with potential for afternoon and evening showers or thunderstorms. The rest of the week will see temperatures rising, possibly reaching the low 90s by Thursday, accompanied by continued chances for isolated showers or thunderstorms and increasing humidity.

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Lafayette County man arrested for sexual battery

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7 hours ago

June 2, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-06-02 22:19:06

SUMMARY: A man in Lafayette County, Mississippi, identified as 27-year-old Elijah Joseph Wells of Oxford, was arrested for sexual battery following a walk-in complaint on May 22. Investigators established probable cause and an arrest warrant was issued. Wells was apprehended without incident at his home and taken to the Lafayette County Detention Center. He was subsequently granted a $40,000 bond by Justice Court. The investigation remains ongoing. For continuous updates, the public is encouraged to follow the news on Facebook and X.

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Inmate at Union County Jail found dead in cell

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8 hours ago

June 2, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-06-02 22:17:12

SUMMARY: Kenneth Gerald Bennett, 36, of Blue Springs, was found dead in his cell at the Union County Jail on Saturday, June 1, around 4 p.m., due to an apparent suicide. Bennett, who was being held on charges of commercial burglary and grand larceny, was discovered by a detention officer. The Mississippi Department of Corrections had a hold on him. He was alone in his cell at the time of his death. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is currently looking into the case. For more updates, follow WCBI on Facebook and Twitter.

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