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Mississippi heat wave raises football safety concerns
3+ week, 2+ day ago (340+ words) High school football season is underway in Mississippi, but extreme heat conditions are creating safety challenges for players, coaches, and fans. "Really for about the last 10 days, it has been brutally hot," said Ross Hailey, chief operating officer of athletics…...