Carmen Poe
Multimedia Journalist
Jackson, Miss.
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Carmen Farrish Poe is a reporter for WLBT in Jackson, Miss.
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Human trafficking is no myth, and it’s happening around the state. Experts like Dr. Tamara Hurst are working to fix that.
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A 15-year-old from Starkville is getting attention for her courage to talk openly about her mental health status.
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The program gives a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service and $75 per month for households on qualifying tribal lands.
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The promise of a $50 gift card created a long line to get the COVID vaccine at G.A Carmichael Family Health Center in Canton.
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The BBB shares 5 tips for avoiding fake coronavirus tests and related scams.
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Tax professionals say we’re now in the third year of complicated tax seasons.
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Emergency medical teams call the increased risk “holiday heart.”
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The 2021 Christmas holiday travel enforcement period begins on Thursday, December 23 at 6 a.m. and ends Sunday, December 26, at midnight.
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The Mississippi Lottery Corporation is reminding people to be mindful of scammers this time of year.
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Pandemic fueled supply and demand shortages have made for an unusual year in the housing market.
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Each year, about 218,500 people in the United States are told they have lung cancer, and about 142,000 people die from this disease.
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MEMA is opening seven disaster registration centers so you can apply for help.
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If you already had a valid tax extension to file your 2020 returns, instead of October 15, you now have until January 3.
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The W.K. Kellogg Foundation awarded Mississippi a $1.3 million tuition assistance grant through 2023.
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You could get a text to a link that’s short or incomplete and that’s to keep you engaged so consumers will click the link.
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This is a partnership between Amerigroup, Mississippi Food Network, and UMMC.
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The BBB says you must do your research by contacting the agency the scammer claims to be representing.
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At the end of last year, Child Protective Services received over 100 referrals for chronic absenteeism.
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We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but being overeager in hot weather can spell danger.
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BBB’s John O'hara says there’s a reason scammers are trying to take advantage of people right now.
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Health professionals say many people are dealing with ambiguous stress because a part of you knows that you should be able to get back to life, but another part of you realizes things will never be the same.
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April is National Autism Awareness Month.
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Anyone in the industry can apply, including food stands, food trucks, caterers, bars, bakeries, and more.
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Has the pandemic hindered your child from growing academically?
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The games kick-off at 9 a.m. Friday, April 24.
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The CDC recently changed its guidance for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
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On March 11, President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package.
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If you have a history of colon cancer in your family and you’re around 45 years old -don’t let this month go by without talking to your doctor.
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Parents admit they stopped doctor visits to avoid COVID-19.
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Preparing your body for would-be symptoms is another conversation you have most likely heard people mention. Top docs don’t recommend it.
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According to the National Fire Protection Association, charcoal grills account for 1,300 residential fires a year.
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Southern University’s Agricultural Research and Extension Center on Wednesday, July 1 unveiled a line of THC-derived medical marijuana products that will be available across Louisiana.
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Terra Eubanks is a mother of three, with another on the way, an ER nurse at Baton Rouge General, and beat COVID-19 herself.
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The question many are left seeking an answer for is how exactly ventilators help severely ill patients diagnosed with the virus. A doctor explains here.
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The explosion was heard and shook homes across the river in East Baton Rouge Parish.
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Surrounded by friends and family on April 27, 2019, Megan Badon went from a Ms. to a Mrs. However, days before that big day, she felt something strange.
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Since the Bonnet Carré Spillway was opened twice in 2019, oysters farmers and suppliers have been working overtime to meet demand.
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It’s flu season and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is urging expecting mothers to take precautions and get vaccinated.
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There’s a new cap in town, but it’s not the kind you wear on a night out; it’s actually helping people through tough times.
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A GoFundMe campaign saw more than $750,000 in donations in a 24-hour span after it was widely shared on social media Tuesday.
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A daughter’s smile and a son’s smirk are expressions that the grieving Ernest family will never see again.
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