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JPD to increase number of officers in patrol vehicles in high crime areas

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www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2024-10-08 15:39:00

SUMMARY: The Council has approved a resolution to enhance presence in high- by placing two in each patrol vehicle to combat violent crimes and drug activity. This , made unanimously, addresses concerns about officer safety and response times, which the Assistant Police Chief Wendell Watts aims to keep between three to five minutes. The Jackson Police Department is currently working towards reaching its budget of 275 officers and plans to request additional manpower once fully staffed. Watts emphasized the importance of officer safety and amidst nationwide challenges facing enforcement.

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Mississippi officer found passed out in patrol car with meth pipe

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-10-08 16:50:00

SUMMARY: A Belzoni officer, James , was in Yazoo on October 5 after being found unconscious in his patrol car with a meth pipe in hand. Yazoo City Police Chief Terry Gann reported that Jackson refused a sobriety test, and marijuana was discovered in the glovebox of his vehicle. He has been charged with possession of paraphernalia and DUI-refusal but has been released on bond.

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Entergy Mississippi crews help restore power after Helene

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www.wjtv.com – Jaylon Anderson – 2024-10-08 16:31:00

SUMMARY: Entergy Mississippi crews are actively participating in relief efforts during the 2024 , recently assisting Virginia after Hurricane Helene, where over 270 workers helped restore power. Jerry Wilson, Jr., Entergy’s senior for Distribution Operations, highlighted the severe impact of the storms, likening the devastation to Hurricane . Currently, Entergy crews are staging in Georgia, preparing to respond to Hurricane Milton as it approaches Florida. The firsthand experiences from the field emphasize the importance of their efforts in disaster recovery and power restoration.

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Southwire in Starkville gathers supplies for Hurricane victims

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www.wcbi.com – Mary Carroll Sullivan – 2024-10-08 16:20:00

SUMMARY: Southwire employees in Starkville, Mississippi, are organizing a disaster relief effort for Hurricane Helene victims. They are collecting supplies cleaning products, blankets, paper goods, and non-perishable snacks. The community is encouraged to items such as bottled , drinks, and baby necessities (diapers, formula, baby food). Collection will take place at Starkville from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until October 11. This initiative seeks to those affected by the hurricane. For continuous updates, follow the outlets on social .

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