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Morning ‘Sip: An Eventful Weekend
SUMMARY: This content discusses the importance of sleep and how it affects our physical and mental health. It emphasizes the need for quality sleep, highlighting various ways to improve sleep patterns, such as adhering to a consistent sleep schedule, creating a sleep-friendly environment, and practicing relaxation techniques. The article also touches on the negative consequences of sleep deprivation, including impaired cognitive function, increased risk of illnesses, and mental health issues. It concludes by emphasizing the significance of prioritizing sleep and adopting healthy sleep habits to enhance overall well-being.
The Morning ‘Sip takes us to the Rez for a preview of an eventful weekend. This show features the People Eat Culture Festival, Ovarian Cycle, the Rise Hot Air Balloon Festival, and more!
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Summer like temperatures continue
SUMMARY: Sunday morning begins with clear, sunny skies and temperatures rising quickly into the 70s, reaching 79 by 9 a.m., 90 by noon, and 95 by 3 p.m. Areas like Jackson, Kosciusko, Vicksburg, and Hazlehurst will experience highs in the low to mid-90s with low humidity. Overnight lows will drop to the mid-60s, providing cool evenings. Despite recent heavy spring rains, northern and western Mississippi counties face drought concerns due to below-average rainfall in June, July, August, and September. High pressure will maintain hot, dry conditions through the week, with a slight chance of isolated showers midweek and possible cooling and rain by next weekend.
16 WAPT meteorologist Brendan Weathers has the forecast for Jackson and Central Mississippi.
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Mississippi Science Fest showcases STEAM events, activities
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Children’s Museum, ranked fourth in the U.S., is highly praised for engaging children and adults alike with continuous new programming. The museum integrates arts into STEM to offer learning opportunities for everyone, emphasizing local pride and career possibilities in STEM fields. The upcoming Mississippi Science Festival spans a week, starting Saturday in Indianola and continuing locally, featuring interactive events. A special Teen Tech Day invites high schoolers to engage with STEM professionals like engineers from Entergy and Nissan. Hands-on science activities, such as circuitry with batteries and copper tape, demonstrate electrical currents and energy flow, making science fun and accessible.
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2025 Mississippi Book Festival announces sponsorship
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Book Festival announced new support for its children’s literacy programs through a sponsorship pledge from Atmos Energy. A press event was held on the steps of the State Capitol to highlight the partnership, which aims to expand youth programming and outreach. Festival leaders expressed gratitude to Atmos Energy for their commitment to students and communities. Atmos Energy, known for providing natural gas, focuses on safety, service, and strengthening neighborhoods. Their philanthropic efforts target early childhood literacy and food insecurity. The Mississippi Book Festival will take place this weekend at the State Capitol.
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