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Lowndes County Jail feels weight of mental health crisis
SUMMARY: Law enforcement in Lowndes County, Mississippi is struggling to handle mental health crises within the community. On average, 25 inmates are sitting in jail awaiting beds at state mental hospitals. The county jail is not equipped to handle mental health conditions, so inmates are simply waiting for evaluation and treatment. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins believes that people should be where they can receive the most help, and is urging state officials to address the issue. In the meantime, community counselor Veronica Harrison suggests that law enforcement receive Crisis Intervention Training to better handle these situations, but funding is a roadblock.
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SUMMARY: A woman in Vicksburg, Mississippi was arrested for the shooting death of a man, Hakeem Samall Burnett. The incident occurred on May 1 in the Grove Street and Hayes Street area. Police found Burnett with a gunshot wound and he later died at a local hospital. Rheuvonia Ramekia Buck, 41, was charged with murder in connection to the shooting, which is believed to be domestic-related. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation by authorities.
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SUMMARY: Educators across the U.S. are facing challenges with low salaries that are failing to keep up with inflation. The National Education Association reported that on average, teachers make $69,544, with some states paying almost six figures while others pay only about $50,000. Starting teacher salaries are below levels from over a decade ago, and overall, teacher salaries have fallen by 5% due to inflation over the past 10 years. The impact of low salaries on teachers' lives is significant, but it ultimately affects the students. Efforts are being made to increase teacher salaries, but more support is needed from voters, legislators, and districts.
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SUMMARY: Temperatures in Columbus, Mississippi will reach the upper 80s on Wednesday and Thursday with occasional rain and storm chances returning starting late Thursday into the weekend. Wednesday will be sunny and hot, with a UV index of 9, making it a great day for the pool. Thursday will start with more sunshine but clouds may increase by afternoon, leading to showers and storms at night. Friday and the weekend will see scattered showers and thunderstorms, with highs in the low 80s and high humidity. Timing these rain events will be difficult, so it is best to stay updated on the latest forecasts.
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