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DPS: Subject shot by MBN task force officer after altercation during transport in Hattiesburg; DE…
SUMMARY: In Hattiesburg, an altercation between a DEA agent and a detainee led to an officer-involved shooting. The incident occurred on West Pine Street, which had a significant police presence but has since cleared. The DEA agent, along with a Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics Task Force officer, was transporting two individuals to the federal courthouse when the altercation happened. The Task Force officer shot the detainee involved in the altercation. Both the DEA agent and the detainee were taken to a local hospital, with no updates on their conditions. West Pine Street, initially closed, has reopened and traffic is flowing normally.
New information is coming regarding the incident that took place in downtown Hattiesburg on Monday afternoon.
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Remnants of Beryl expected to pass west, north of Pine Belt
SUMMARY: Happy Saturday evening! Current conditions in the University of Southern Mississippi show 82°F, feeling like 87°F, with no rain today. Columbia had almost 2 inches of rain, with evening temperatures at 73°F. La Ford reports 77°F, feeling like 807°F. Today's high was 94°F, above the average of 91°F, but below the 102°F record. Morning low was 77°F, with a historical low of 62°F. Tonight's scattered thunderstorms are dissipating across various regions. Tropical Storm Barrel, a 60 mph windstorm, is expected to intensify in the Western Gulf of Mexico, possibly becoming a Category 1 hurricane. Expect patchy fog and oppressive humidity overnight.
Remnants of Beryl expected to pass west, north of Pine Belt.
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Hattiesburg man arrested in connection to Smith County bomb threat
SUMMARY: A Hattiesburg man, Tobias Smith, 27, is in custody for a bomb threat sent via text to a Smith County business, leading to the evacuation of employees at Georgia Pacific Plywood near Taylorville. The Highway Patrol used bomb dogs to search the site before employees could return. Smith faces one count of terrorist threats and is currently held at Smith County Jail, awaiting his bond hearing.
Hattiesburg man arrested in connection to Smith County bomb threat.
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Fire contained quickly in Lamar County Friday
SUMMARY: A house fire occurred near Baxterville in Lamar County amidst thunderstorms in the Pine Belt area. Officials do not suspect foul play and believe a lightning strike may have caused the fire. This assumption is based on homeowner reports and continuous lightning strikes during firefighting efforts. Firefighters managed to quickly contain the blaze, resulting in minimal visible damage to the exterior of the home. No injuries were reported.
Fire contained quickly in Lamar County Friday.
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