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Kennedi Drake

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
10
Latest publication
Sep 30, 2026
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Top 500K sites
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Jul 14, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Kennedi Drake

    Mississippi Air National Guard recruits the most members nationwide this fiscal year (opens the original)

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    JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Mississippi Air National Guard reached a recruiting milestone this fiscal year. A ceremony recognized Tech Sgt. Michael Evans, who recruited more than 100 new members. “It made me feel great, because I have the opportunity to give back,” Evans said. Airmen, senior leaders and their families gathered to recognize Evans’ achievement at the Air National Guard base in Jackson. Six new airmen took their oath during the event, joining the 172nd Airlift Wing. New members sai

  2. Article · Sep 14, 2026 · Kennedi Drake

    COVID-19 cases rise this summer as doctors urge pregnant women to get vaccinated (opens the original)

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    JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 35 states, according to CDC data. Health professionals say the COVID-19 vaccine can help keep pregnant women healthy. COVID-19 hits one of its biggest peaks during the summer. Infectious disease specialists say this is because people head indoors more often to beat the heat, making it easier for the virus to spread in crowded indoor spaces. Dr. Norman Connell, an obstetrician and women’s health expert, said pregnant wom

  3. Article · Sep 3, 2026 · Kennedi Drake

    Children in Mississippi least likely to get flu shot (opens the original)

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    JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Children in Mississippi are the least likely to get their flu shot in the country, according to new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data on state rankings. TrustCare Health is bridging that gap at multiple locations in the state. The clinic said it extended its hours to encourage families to get their flu vaccine. Health care professionals said the flu could lead to more illnesses like pneumonia or brain inflammation. TrustCare employees warn the youngest patie

  4. Article · Sep 1, 2026 · Kennedi Drake

    Doctors warn rare brain-eating amoeba can spread through common water habit (opens the original)

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    MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) - Doctors are warning about a rare but deadly brain-eating amoeba and a common water habit that could put people at risk. Dr. Isabella Wilkerson, a pediatrician at Trust Care Kids in Madison, said people can get the amoeba, called Naegleria fowleri, when water is forced into their nasal passages. That can happen while diving or swimming in freshwater lakes, rivers, canals and ponds. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the amoeba causes a deadly infection onc

  5. Article · Aug 31, 2026 · Kennedi Drake

    Mississippi commissioner proposes using SNAP/EBT benefits to pay water bills (opens the original)

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    JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Mississippi commissioner introduced a plan that would let families use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Electronic Benefits Transfer to pay their water bill. Commissioner De’Keither A. Stamps introduced the proposal, called SNAP H2O. If approved, it would allow eligible residents to use a portion of their SNAP or Electronic Benefits Transfer funds to help pay their water bill. Stamps said SNAP benefits can currently buy bottled water at the grocery store bu

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