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Hinds County supervisors consider fee-based services for housing detainees
SUMMARY: The Hinds County Board of Supervisors is discussing fees for housing detainees due to rising costs. Sheriff Tyree Jones highlighted that the county houses detainees from 14 agencies, spending over $2 million on food in 2023 alone. Despite moving some detainees to CoreCivic in Tallahatchie County, the Hinds County Detention Center remains at capacity. Supervisor Wanda Evers emphasized the need for cost-saving measures, as the county cannot keep spending without recovering costs. Discussions on the measure are ongoing, and no final decision has been made.
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SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Milton is expected to become a hurricane on Sunday and potentially reach Category 3 strength by midweek, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph. Currently located 845 miles from Tampa, it could weaken to a Category 2 before making landfall. The National Hurricane Center warns of increasing life-threatening impacts along Florida’s Gulf Coast, with storm-force winds extending 35 miles from its center. Heavy rain may cause flooding, especially given the saturated ground. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis reiterated the need for preparedness, declaring a state of emergency in 35 counties, while FEMA coordinates resources.
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SUMMARY: Daylight saving time (DST) ends on November 3, with many hoping it could be the last clock change. Despite numerous state and federal efforts to eliminate the biannual shift, progress has stalled. Many states seek to adopt permanent DST and have passed various resolutions, although they require congressional approval. States such as Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina are among those pushing for year-round DST, while others like Idaho propose permanent standard time contingent on neighboring states’ actions. Recent legislative attempts have largely failed, with most states still set to adjust their clocks unless Congress intervenes.
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SUMMARY: On October 5, a two-vehicle crash in Jones County, Mississippi, resulted in three injuries. The accident occurred around 5:15 p.m. near the 3700 block of Sharon Road, involving a Chevrolet sedan and a Toyota sedan. Firefighters found the Chevy blocking the road and had to use hydraulic equipment to free its driver, who sustained serious injuries; two others had minor to moderate injuries. Witnesses reported that one vehicle drifted into oncoming traffic, leading to an offset head-on collision. Authorities from the Jones County sheriff’s office and Mississippi Highway Patrol also responded to the scene.
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