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Sarah Donald of Pearl, left, in recovery for nine years, receives naloxone nasal spray from Brittany Denson, the Save a Life Day state co-coordinator and organizer for Hinds County, on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 in Jackson. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

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‘Save a Life Day’ volunteers hand out naloxone to fight opioid overdoses
By SIMEON GATES - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Mon,09/29/25-4:36PM , 262 Reads 7,642 Statewide
Jackson resident Britanny Denson says that in 2014, “I was left for dead among some other people.”
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Paige Bellenbaum and Patience Riley answer questions during the perinatal mental health training at Table 100 restaurant in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

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Health care professionals train in mental health support for moms
By SOPHIA PAFFENROTH - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Mon,09/29/25-4:20PM , 170 Reads 4,958 Statewide
Questions of profound transformation during early motherhood – including changes in mind, body and sense of self – were the subject of discussions by more than 100 Mississippi health care professionals working to better serve the women they see every day.
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Without COVID waiver for licensure exams, teachers in ‘critical shortage areas’ are struggling again to get certified
By LEONARDO BEVILACQUA - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Mon,09/29/25-1:52PM , 354 Reads 7,628 Statewide
Jennifer Allen has wanted to be a teacher since high school. She admired her social studies and English teachers especially.
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Department wants ideas to help aging Mississippians
By GWEN DILWORTH - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Fri,09/26/25-10:30AM , 206 Reads 7,174 Statewide
The Mississippi Department of Human Services is seeking input from older Mississippi residents and their communities to guide the next four years of state services for aging people.

Older adults, their families and caregivers can complete a survey online or participate in a virtual public listening session to share suggestions.
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Indianola, 38751, MS

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Chance of Rain: 0%
Max Temp: 51°F
Min Temp: 28°F
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Dew Point: 24°F
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