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Entergy prepared for Francine
SUMMARY: At Trustmark Park, over 20 Entergy trucks and contractors are on standby to address potential outages from Hurricane Francine. Entergy crews are undergoing orientation, safety training, and restoration training before deploying for recovery efforts post-storm. CEO Haley Phizackerley noted that damage assessors will evaluate the situation after the storm, focusing on removing hazardous dead trees and restoring power to critical services like hospitals and first responders. Residents are urged to avoid downed power lines and report them for safety. Entergy crews remain prepared for any challenges the storm may present.
Entergy has crews on standby for power outages in the wake of Hurricane Francine
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Escapee captured, ending manhunt
SUMMARY: The manhunt for 26-year-old Jaccory Carr, an escapee from the Wilkinson County Jail, has officially ended with his capture, announced on social media. Carr, a pre-trial detainee facing charges of murder and aggravated assault, escaped around 7:30 PM last night. Authorities have reached out to Capitol Police for more information but have not yet received a response.
Jaccory Carr has been captured after he escaped from custody in Wilkinson County
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Capitol police investigate apparent shooting
SUMMARY: Capitol Police are currently investigating a potential shooting on two Jackson streets, with a notable presence on Ash Road and Blair Road near Holy Ghost Church. Officers were seen searching Blair Road with flashlights and placing markers to count at least five shell casings found on the ground. Details about how long the investigation has been ongoing or the specifics of the incident remain unclear. Authorities were questioned about the connection between the police activities on both Ash and Blair Roads, but no additional information has been provided yet.
Capitol police were at the scene of an apparent shooting at Ash and Blair Streets.
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Perry County School District sees rank bump up a grade
SUMMARY: The County School District improved from a C to a B rating according to the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program results. Perry Central High School and Reynolds Town Elementary received B ratings, while Perry Central Middle and South Perry Elementary received D and A ratings, respectively. High School principal Joshua Joerger highlighted the faculty’s efforts in enhancing performance in math and ACT testing. He emphasized that these improvements provide opportunities for innovative programs, ultimately focusing on creating conditions for student success and ensuring they are well-positioned for future achievements.
Perry County School District sees rank bump up a grade.
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