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Last update: 8 hours agoYouth Cannabis Risk: A UC San Diego long-term study links childhood cannabis use to weaker cognitive development, including verbal memory and learning—raising fresh alarm as teen use stays common. Mississippi Medicaid Watch: In Laurel, Medicaid claims tied to “Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare)” jumped 9% in 2024, while Southaven saw alcohol and drug abuse treatment billings rise 6.4%—a reminder that local demand is shifting. Public Safety & Health: Mississippi Gulf Coast beaches in Bay St. Louis, Gulfport and Biloxi are closed to swimming after elevated enterococci levels, with health officials warning of stomach illness risk. Mental Health Focus: Mental Health Awareness Month spotlights Mississippi’s youth mental health ranking (#27), alongside statewide resources through community mental health centers. Rural Hospital Pressure: Rural Mississippi hospitals face closure risk, with residents warning that emergency care could be an hour away if services shut down. Jail Care Upgrade: Copiah County leaders helped form a statewide jail administrators group to improve mental health support and training behind bars.
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