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Rosalynn Carter remembered as family begins three days of memorials

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6 months ago

November 27, 2023

www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2023-11-27 10:01:15

SUMMARY: Former first lady Rosalynn Carter passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, and her casket was carried to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta. The library will have public viewing hours, and two funeral services are scheduled for Atlanta and Plains. Rosalynn Carter was known for her work in mental health advocacy and support for unpaid caregivers. A detailed schedule of memorial events is available, and the former president and other dignitaries are expected to attend. The Carter family is grieving and celebrating her life and legacy.

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15-year-old dies after being pulled from Clinton YMCA pool

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1 hour ago

May 20, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-05-20 11:47:48

SUMMARY: A 15-year-old boy, Jonas Pippins, died after being pulled from the pool at the Clinton Branch YMCA in Clinton, Mississippi, on Sunday, May 19. Lifeguards at the scene attempted resuscitation before EMTs took over. Despite these efforts, Pippins could not be revived. LeRoy Falcon, CEO of the Metropolitan YMCAs of Mississippi, expressed deep sorrow over the incident and stated that an internal review is being conducted to understand the circumstances better. The incident has left the YMCA community profoundly saddened, and their thoughts and prayers are with the victim's family, friends, and those who assisted.

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Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Itawamba County

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2 hours ago

May 20, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Kealy Shields – 2024-05-20 11:36:49

SUMMARY: A traffic stop in Itawamba County, Mississippi, on May 16 led to the arrest of 23-year-old Dustin Wildmon for drug charges and felony escape. Authorities, including the Itawamba County Sheriff's Department and various narcotics units, found 600 fentanyl pills and amphetamines in Wildmon's vehicle after stopping him for careless driving. Wildmon attempted to flee the scene but was caught with the help of a good Samaritan. He faces charges of trafficking Schedule II controlled substances, felony possession of a Schedule II drug, and felony escape. Wildmon is held at the Itawamba County Jail on a $100,000 bond.

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State agencies to celebrate Mississippi EMS Week in Jackson

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May 20, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Joey Barnes – 2024-05-20 11:18:20

SUMMARY: This week marks the 50th anniversary of National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, celebrating EMS personnel in Mississippi. The event honors EMTs and paramedics for their lifesaving work and educates the public about their services. The Mississippi State Department of Health and the Office of Emergency Medical Services will commemorate the occasion with a celebration on Tuesday, May 21 at the Trade Mart on the Mississippi Fairgrounds in Jackson. For ongoing news and updates, follow WCBI on Facebook and Twitter. Categories include Local and State News, and tags cover topics such as Mississippi and National EMS Week.

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