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Rock the Belt Stresses Safety

Last Updated: 7:23 PM 11/17/09
The Office of Highway Safety brought the message of how seat belts save lives to Clarkdale High School Tuesday.

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Early Detection Key in Fighting Cancer

Last Updated: 7:04 PM 11/16/09
There is one thing that helps reduce deaths from cancer. That is early detection.

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Mississippi Teens Face Growing Health Problem

Last Updated: 10:26 AM 11/16/09
Teenagers make up almost 40 percent of those diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases in Mississippi.

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District Says Response to H1N1 Vaccine Strong

Last Updated: 7:15 PM 11/13/09
Some of the first H1N1 vaccinations in Mississippi were offered at local schools. The response surprised some officials.

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Wicker Says House Bill Imposes Mandate on Individuals

Last Updated: 7:11 PM 11/12/09
Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker spoke about the health care debate Thursday afternoon in Waynesboro, in a speech to the Kiwanis and Rotary clubs.

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