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Mississippi Stories: Sweet Potato Queens author Jill Conner Browne

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3 years ago

August 8, 2021

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On this episode of Mississippi Stories, Mississippi Today Editor-At-Large Marshall Ramsey sits down with the Boss Queen herself, author and Sweet Potato Queen Jill Conner Browne. Browne is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of nine Sweet Potato Queens books and has created a global phenomenon of 6,400 chapter groups in 37 countries that thrive on her philosophy of laughter and fellowship. Ramsey and Browne discuss ways of surviving traumatic times, living in the moment and Browne's incredible journey as an author and leader of a sassy, bawdy and empowering movement.

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Driver had Kratom chemical in system at time of fatal Rankin County crash

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April 26, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-04-26 13:49:10

SUMMARY: A driver involved in a fatal crash in Rankin County, Mississippi earlier this year had a chemical found in Kratom in their system, according to toxicology reports. The driver died at the scene despite efforts to save them. The investigation revealed that the driver appeared to have been under the influence of a significant amount of Mitragynine, the prevalent chemical in Kratom. Kratom, a substance derived from a Southeast Asian tree, is used for various purposes including relieving muscle strains and managing opioid withdrawal symptoms. In response to this incident, the Rankin County Board of Supervisors banned the use and distribution of Kratom in the county.

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Mississippi Senate sends Medicaid expansion counteroffer to House

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2 hours ago

April 26, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Richard Lake – 2024-04-26 11:52:46

SUMMARY: Mississippi Senate Medicaid expansion conferees offered the House two counteroffers. One was the original Medicaid “lite” plan from the Senate, and the other was a compromise without a work requirement. Both plans cover residents up to 138% of the federal poverty level, with the state paying 10% of insurance costs. State Senator Kevin Blackwell stated that the Senate's hybrid plan aligns with the House's request to cover individuals up to 138% of the poverty level. The House can choose to accept, amend, or decline both offers.

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Mississippi sees first documented cicada of 2024

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3 hours ago

April 26, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-04-26 10:57:22

SUMMARY: Cicadas are emerging in Mississippi, with Choctaw County witnessing its first documented cicada for 2024. Mississippi has three broods of 13-year cicadas, with Brood XIX set to emerge this year. Mississippi is the only state with all three broods of 13-year periodic cicadas, with Brood XIX in 2024, Brood XXII in 2027, and Brood XXIII in 2028. There are 12 broods of 17-year cicadas, but these occur farther north. Periodic cicadas are known for their appearance, loud singing, and large numbers. Mississippi will also see annual cicadas with greenish bodies and bulging eyes.

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