Mississippi man who awoke in body bag dies two weeks later

Walter Williams, the Mississippi man who returned to life after being pronounced dead about two weeks

ago, died Thursday.

He was 78.

"They came and got him again around 4:15 a.m.," Williams' nephew, Eddie Hester, told  "I think he's gone this time."

 learned about the death from Holmes County, Mississippi, coroner Dexter Howard. He was the same man who first declared Williams dead on February 26.

"There was no pulse. He was lifeless," the coroner said then.

He completed his paperwork, placed Williams in a body bag and transported him to a funeral home. There, something strange happened: The body bag moved.

"We got him into the embalming room, and we noticed his legs beginning to move, like kicking," Howard said last month. "He also began to do a little breathing."

An ambulance was called. Paramedics arrived and hooked Williams up to monitors. Sure enough, he had a heartbeat, so they transported him to the Holmes County Hospital and Clinics.

Williams was released a few days later.

He died of natural causes, according to the coroner.

"Every case I do is a learning experience," said Howard. When asked what the Williams case taught him, he replied: "That miracles can happen."

The longtime farmer, who family members called "Snowball," died at his home.

"It was a two-week miracle for me, and I enjoyed every minute of it, and my family did too," Hester told.

2 killed when suspected drunk driver plows car into crowd at SXSW, police say

A crowded street at a popular festival in Austin, Texas, became a chaotic scene as a suspected drunk driver tore through the crowd, running over people and hitting other cars, leaving two people dead and others seriously injured.

Police eventually caught the driver after a foot chase, bringing him under control with a Taser. The 21-year-old suspect will be charged with two counts of capital murder, police said.

Authorities have not released names of the dead, but they were a Dutch man on a bicycle and a local woman on a moped, Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo said, correcting his earlier statement that the victims had been on a motorcycle.

MassiveMusic, a music agency with offices around the world, posted a statement on its website and Facebook page identifying the company's Amsterdam-based creative director, Steven Craenmehr, as a person killed Thursday in Austin.

"During the 8 years that Steven worked for MassiveMusic, we got to know him as an unstoppable force, full of life, love and laughter," the Facebook post said. "This is an irreplaceable loss for the MassiveMusic family, and we are grateful for the years we spent with him. Our thoughts are with Steven's family and friends."

People were jamming the street listening to music just after midnight Wednesday when the driver, attempting to flee police, plowed through a barricade into the crowd.

Close calls for many

Some people escaped by a matter of inches.

Pablo Vazquez said the suspect drove right past him.

"The car barely missed me ... I was less than a foot away," Vazquez told,

"I saw some folks die."

"It looked like something out of a movie," said Russ Barone. "A few people lying on the street ... with their friends around them trying to get them up, trying to get them back to life. Hopefully, they are."

He said the scene was grisly, with people bleeding in the streets.

"I've never seen nothing like it. I felt like I was at a war or something," Barone said. "I was down here for the music ... we were having the best time ever. And then it turned into the worst thing I've ever seen."

Dozens injured

Twenty-three others were initially hospitalized, some with multiple internal injuries. Most of the victims are in their 20s, said Dr. Christopher Ziebell, medical director at the University Medical Center Brackenridge emergency department.

As of Thursday evening, 15 of the 23 people hospitalized had been released, according to Austin police. Two patients remained in critical condition, three were in serious condition and three others remained hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Ziebell said it was fortunate the incident occurred so close to the hospital, and he applauded the Travis County paramedics, who had just undergone training for a similar scenario, for their response.

Wrong-way driver

The driver will face two counts of capital murder -- Texas' highest offense punishable by the death penalty. The car hit pedestrians, a moped, a taxi, a bicycle and a van, Acevedo said.

The suspect also will face 23 counts of aggravated assault by vehicle, Acevedo said.

Austin police identified the suspect as Rashad Charjuan Owens. Police department Public Information Officer Jennifer Herber told Thursday afternoon that formal charges against Owens were forthcoming.

The incident began when an officer noticed a man driving in the wrong direction on a one-way street shortly after midnight.

A patrol officer attempted to stop the car near a crowded gas station, Acevedo said. The driver, the chief said, acted as if he was pulling over into the gas station, but he continued through the parking lot and exited, accelerating down the street.

The officer attempting to pull him over couldn't follow him because the parking lot was so crowded, so he had to back his patrol car out, Acevedo said. Another officer working barricade control had to jump out of the driver's way as he accelerated for about two blocks, striking pedestrians and vehicles, the chief said.

A foot chase ensued, and an officer eventually caught the driver and used his Taser to subdue him, Acevedo said.

The incident lasted one minute, police said.

Horrific scenes

Photos and video posted to social media showed people sprawled on a street for about a block with first-responders kneeling over them. In one instance, paramedics are seen performing CPR.

Witnesses on a YouTube video said the car sped through the crowd, tossing some victims into the air and knocking others down.

Acevedo urged those posting videos on social media to turn them over to authorities instead.

South by Southwest is an annual event that features film, interactive and music festivals, and draws tens of thousands of people to the Texas capital every year.

In a statement on its website, SXSW organizers commended the first-responders and city agencies that assisted them and said their thoughts and prayer were with the victims and those affected.

"We will be making schedule and venue changes for programming in the surrounding area of last night's events. All other programming will continue as previously scheduled." the statement said.

Living a Balanced and Healthy Life!!!

What are the most important steps to follow if you want to feel good from morning to night?

David Rakel, spends his days helping people figure that out, feeling good means that your body and mind are working at their peak level, and you have a general sense of well-being.

To feel good day after day, he suggests these tips:

Get sunlight during the day.

Sunlight stimulates the brain chemical serotonin, which plays a role in helping you feel happy.

While you're outdoors in the sun, use the time to exercise for an extra boost, Rakel says. Research has found that physical activity can work about as well as medications for treating mild to moderate depression, and it may work better than medicine for preventing depression from returning. It can also help your anxiety.

Set yourself up for good sleep.

In the evening as the sky grows darker, your brain makes a hormone called melatonin. This helps you get sleepy. Some of your choices during the day and evening affect your melatonin levels, which in turn can play a role in how well you sleep. Rakel suggests that you:

• Be sure to get that daily exercise in the sun, since it also helps you sleep at night. In part, that's because "melatonin is related to how much serotonin you have," Rakel says.
• Turn down your thermostat. You make melatonin when your body is cooler, so you're likely to sleep better if you aren't too warm.
• Turn off the lights. If your bedroom isn't completely dark, you won't make as much melatonin.

Eat "feel-good" foods

The way you fuel your body and mind makes a big difference in whether you feel strong or weak, focused or groggy. Keep these tips in mind:

• Focus on "multicolored whole foods that were recently alive," he says. That means fresh vegetables, fruits, and beans, and whole grains instead of refined or processed foods.
• Make room for cruciferous vegetables, which include broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale. "Those vegetables contain chemicals that support immunity and help detoxify the body. They're super-foods for feeling good," he says.
• Avoid foods that make your blood sugar soar, like sweetened sodas and sugary baked goods. Your body will respond with a rush of insulin, which makes your blood sugar crash. These highs and lows aren't good for your health, your focus, or your energy level.

Stay focused on the present moment.

"If we can learn to recognize the clutter that our mind is in and learn to be more mindful of the present moment, that can be a tremendous asset to our overall sense of well-being," Rakel says. The "clutter" that can make you feel bad includes regret about the past and worry that bad things might happen to you.

A practice called mindfulness can help you reduce the clutter by keeping your focus on the present moment. To be more mindful, try to:

• Take in the colors, sounds, and smells that surround you at any given time.
• Pay attention to your breath moving in and out of your body for a few moments.
• Let worrisome thoughts flow out of your mind when they pop up, rather than giving them attention and dwelling on them.
• Tips to Feel Better All Day!!

  Try to stay positive.

  The same event can happen to two people, and one views it as a positive and one views it as a negative. So try to see the good side of the things and people around you; it can help you stay free of anxiety and depression, Rakel says.

  Make a spiritual connection.

  Rakel defines this as spending time on "that which gives your life meaning and purpose."This could be your religious beliefs, enjoying nature, or sharing moments with loved ones. "If we get up in the morning excited about something that gives us meaning and self-purpose, our bodies do all they can to heal," he says.

  Be around people.

  

  Having a good support network of family, friends, coworkers, and other people who care about you can help you stay healthier, feel less stressed, and even live a longer life. Spend time with these people regularly, and work to keep your relationships with them strong.