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Religious exemptions for immunizations begin Monday

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10 months ago

July 14, 2023

www.wcbi.com – Ansley Perkins – 2023-07-14 16:37:59

SUMMARY: Starting July 17, 2023, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will begin offering religious exemptions, in addition to medical exemptions, for vaccinations. This is in compliance with a federal court order from April 2023. Detailed information and the necessary forms are available on the MSDH website. Medical exemptions can be obtained by completing the required form with a licensed pediatrician, family physician, or internist. For religious exemptions, a parent or guardian must schedule an appointment at a county health department, watch a Vaccine Education Video, and complete the required form. The State Epidemiologist will review and approve the exemptions. MSDH emphasizes the importance of vaccinations and urges parents to consider them unless medically contraindicated. Since Mississippi has a strong immunization program, no measles cases have been recorded since 1992.

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-04-27 14:27:32

SUMMARY: Crystal Springs police are searching for a suspect who broke into two businesses, Arturo's Mexican restaurant and Copiah Bank on April 26. The suspect's image was captured on surveillance cameras. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Crystal Springs Police Department.

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Warm but breezy weekend ahead! – Home – WCBI TV

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April 27, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Belle Oliver – 2024-04-27 10:11:56

SUMMARY: The upcoming weekend will bring warm weather with highs in the 80s before the next chance of rain on Monday. Saturday and Sunday will have partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid 80s, and the possibility of some areas experiencing light rain. Winds will be breezy, with gusts up to 25 mph. Looking ahead to next week, rain and storms are expected on Monday afternoon, possibly lingering through Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures will remain in the 80s throughout the week.

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One injured in Mississippi officer-involved shooting after chase

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7 hours ago

April 27, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-04-27 08:36:50

SUMMARY: A suspect in Clay County, Mississippi was shot by a deputy after a chase on April 26th. The driver refused to stop the vehicle, leading the deputy on a brief chase. The driver displayed a firearm towards the deputy, prompting the deputy to shoot. The driver was taken to the hospital, and the deputy was unharmed. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation will be investigating the shooting and will share their findings with the Attorney General's Office.

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