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Critical tips to keep pedestrians safe around cars
You have a near-miss leaving a casino. You step out into the street, at a crosswalk, and a driver runs through and almost hits you. It's close enough to feel the wind on your face. They don't even stop. You stand there, staring after the car and thinking about how...
Children are a bigger distraction to drivers than cellphones
If you're one of the millions of parents who will be shuttling their kids to day camps, softball games, play dates and "Mommy and Me" classes this summer, it's essential to understand how much of a distraction the kids can be to you when you're behind the wheel. Not...
What’s behind the rise in fatal crashes?
If you've purchased a new car recently, it may well include technology that warns you of vehicles in your blind spot, dings at you if you start to drift out of your lane and even displays a miniature speed limit sign on the speedometer that reminds you how fast you...
Will Congress vote to allow military medical malpractice suits?
This month, the U.S. Supreme Court chose not to hear a case that challenged the legal precedent that prohibits military personnel from filing medical malpractice lawsuits against the military. The decision was not unanimous. Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Clarence...
Family awarded $1 million for mother’s brutal murder in Jackson
Law enforcement officers and 911 dispatchers are human beings, which means they don't always make the right decisions. Unfortunately, a poor decision by people in these essential jobs can have tragic results. That's what happened in the case of a Jackson woman who was...
Pedestrians have to be cautious when leaving casinos
When you go to a casino in Biloxi, you expect a day of fun and excitement. You might walk away with a big win, too, and decide to head out to celebrate. It's typical for people to have a few drinks in the casino, so you might not be completely sober when you leave....
Watch out for these summer driving dangers
Mississippi doesn't have the weather extremes that come with the changing seasons in many parts of the country. However, summer nonetheless brings added dangers on the roads. Whether you're staying in Mississippi this summer or your vacation plans include a road trip...
How a little compassion can improve doctors’ and patients’ lives
Most everyone would prefer a doctor who displays empathy, support and kindness over one who is all business. That's particularly true if we're dealing with a serious medical issue or are simply anxious and uncertain about our health and our future.Even a brief display...
Phones aren’t the only dangerous distractions for drivers
Many people think they're not guilty of distracted driving because they don't use their phone behind the wheel. That's certainly an important safety measure. A buzzing phone or the sound of an email or text coming in can be hard to resist. Turning your phone off and...
Why is summer the most dangerous time to be on the road?
We're coming up on the time of year that's been ominously dubbed the "100 Deadliest Days for Drivers" -- from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Many Americans are taking weekend trips and longer vacations. Teens with little experience behind the wheel have a lot of free...