Mississippi News
Singer finds way to merge love of music with compassion for others
SUMMARY: In Starkville, Mississippi, Lauren Chandler, a long-term care company worker, is organizing a holiday music concert for nursing homes as a way to give back to the community. After putting her singing career on hold for three years, she is rekindling her passion for music by bringing holiday music to nursing homes across the country. The concert will be recorded and available to stream online, with a special invitation extended to workers in the long-term care industry. The public is invited to the free performance, taking place at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Starkville High School theatre.
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Mississippi News
15-year-old dies after being pulled from Clinton YMCA pool
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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Mississippi News
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Itawamba County
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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Mississippi News
State agencies to celebrate Mississippi EMS Week in Jackson
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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