SUMMARY: Medical officials in Mississippi are focusing on reducing smoking rates to improve lung health, as the state has a concerning lung cancer survival rate of 21.4%, below the national average. Cigarette smoke is the leading cause of lung cancer, with Mississippi ranking third to last in survival rates. The Mississippi State Department of Health emphasizes the importance of early detection through lung cancer screenings, particularly for individuals over fifty or heavy smokers. The “Ready. Set. Quit.” program offers resources to help people quit smoking, aiming to lower cancer risks and enhance overall health.

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SUMMARY: The Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport has received a $1 million grant to install a new passenger boarding bridge, as announced by Congressman Mike Ezell and Senator Roger Wicker. The current bridge has reached the end of its useful life, and the upgrade aims to enhance efficiency and safety for travelers. Ezell emphasized the airport’s importance to the economic vitality of South Mississippi, while Wicker reaffirmed his commitment to supporting airport infrastructure. The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, the second-largest in Mississippi, serves nearly 800,000 travelers annually and is conveniently located near Interstate 10 and the Port of Gulfport.

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SUMMARY: A Gulfport woman, Edna Charlene Rivers, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the shooting of her ex-boyfriend, Kendray Stallworth, after initially attempting to conceal the crime. Stallworth was shot due to Rivers’ anger over his tardiness, and she dropped him off at a hospital on October 26, 2022. Evidence found at her home, including shell casings, led to her confession. Stallworth died two days later from a gunshot wound. Rivers received a 40-year sentence, with 20 years suspended and an additional 10 years for tampering with evidence, totaling 30 years in prison.

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