Mississippi News
Local counseling service wants to raise awareness about mental health
SUMMARY: September 10-16 is Suicide Prevention Week, and mental health experts are working to raise awareness about the signs and help prevent future tragedies. One mother, Laoneda Ellis, shares her personal experience of losing her 12-year-old daughter to suicide due to bullying. Since then, Ellis has turned her pain into a passion to help others and regularly speaks to youth groups and organizations about mental health. She has also enrolled in mental health classes at Mississippi State University. Veronica Harrison from Community Counseling emphasizes the importance of reaching out and talking to someone before it's too late. Suicide rates are rising, and Harrison wants to stop the stigma surrounding seeking help for mental health.
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How gas prices have changed in Mississippi in the last week
SUMMARY: Gas prices have remained relatively stable over the past week, sitting about 20 cents higher than the previous year. This increase is largely due to the decision by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to cut oil production until the end of 2023. Additionally, lower refinery utilization rates have contributed to slightly higher prices in certain regions, such as the Midwest. These higher gas prices have played a role in the persistently high inflation rate seen in August. States with the largest increases in gas prices include Nevada, California, and Arizona. In Mississippi, gas prices currently sit at $3.29.
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Sunny This Weekend Ahead of Rain Next Week – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: The weather forecast for Columbus, Mississippi predicts clear skies and lots of sunshine with temperatures reaching 90 degrees on Saturday. However, a few clouds will move in on Sunday, bringing a slight chance of isolated showers. The majority of the rain is expected to hold off until Monday. Overnight temperatures will start to cool off into the low 60s, making it feel more like Fall. Looking ahead to next week, there is a better chance for rain, which will help keep temperatures slightly cooler.
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Local addiction treatment center to host field day promoting recovery
SUMMARY: Pines and Cady Hill Recovery Center, a drug and alcohol treatment facility in Columbus, Mississippi, is hosting a Field Day event to promote recovery and family fun. The event, called the “Recovery Games,” aims to build a bridge between individuals struggling with addiction and their families. The center hopes the event will show that it is possible to have fun while being sober. The event will also help raise funds for the center's clients, who rely on sponsorships and community aid during their recovery process. The activities will include an egg toss, three-legged race, tug of war, and limbo.
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