SUMMARY: World Blood Donor Day is celebrated globally on June 14 to raise awareness about the need for safe blood and to thank donors. In Mississippi, the American Red Cross and Mississippi Blood Services are hosting blood drives with multiple locations statewide, including Gulfport, Hattiesburg, and Flowood. Donors receive $15 Amazon gift cards and can enter drawings to win larger prizes. Type O blood, especially needed during summer due to school breaks and hurricane season, is in high demand. Blood donations are crucial, with someone in the U.S. needing blood every two seconds. Drives continue through next week with mobile units visiting many towns across Mississippi.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson is the first Republican to officially announce his campaign for governor as Gov. Tate Reeves is term-limited. Gipson has served as commissioner since 2018 and was recently reelected in 2024 with 58% of the vote. He emphasizes his conservative principles, leadership, support for President Trump, fiscal responsibility, and accomplishments like improving state fairgrounds and managing the COVID-19 crisis. Gipson aims to protect Mississippi’s $9 billion agriculture industry and combat leftist policies, guided by his Christian faith. Other potential GOP candidates, including Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and State Auditor Shad White, have yet to announce.

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SUMMARY: Summer in Mississippi means more outdoor fun but also increased tick activity. State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney warns that tick bites can cause serious illnesses like Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme disease, with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever being the most common here. He recommends checking children twice daily for ticks and watching for rashes, especially bullseye patterns, which require immediate medical care. Despite these risks, Edney encourages outdoor play with safety precautions. Additionally, residents should be cautious of West Nile Virus spread by mosquitoes and sick birds. Staying vigilant helps balance outdoor enjoyment with health safety.

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