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Crews respond to fire at Jackson elementary school
SUMMARY: On August 28, 2024, firefighters responded to a fire at Baker Elementary School in Jackson, Mississippi, specifically in a portable building. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the fire’s cause is under investigation. Earlier, in April 2024, the Jackson Public School District Board approved the demolition of Baker Elementary and two other closed schools, citing a lack of interest for redevelopment and security concerns for the vacant buildings.
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The National Hurricane Center monitors two disturbances
SUMMARY: Rainfall and thunderstorms persist in the central tropical Atlantic as the remnants of Hurricane Gordon move north, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The system is anticipated to engage with a non-tropical low, potentially forming a tropical depression or storm later this week, with a 60% chance of development in the next seven days. Additionally, a low-pressure area located in the northwestern Caribbean Sea may develop over the weekend, with a 20% chance of formation as it moves north into early next week.
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Capitol police investigate after one critically injured in shooting
SUMMARY: Capitol police in Jackson, Mississippi, are investigating a shooting that left one person critically injured early Wednesday morning, September 18. The incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. near Alexander Street. The victim, who remains unidentified, was taken to a local hospital for treatment. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. Authorities continue to gather information regarding the circumstances of the incident as the investigation unfolds.
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Body found in Ridgeland identified as Vicksburg man
SUMMARY: The body of 48-year-old Howard Hendren Hennessey, who was reported missing from Vicksburg on July 13, 2024, has been identified after being found in a wooded area in Ridgeland on August 7. Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers confirmed the identification through DNA results, expressing condolences to Hennessey’s family. The body was discovered by a surveyor around 9:45 a.m. The investigation remains ongoing, with further details yet to be released.
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