SUMMARY: The Mississippi Public Service Commission is partnering with law enforcement and utility organizations to enhance the state‘s AMBER Alert program. Utility workers, who often work outdoors in residential areas, will receive training to identify signs of child abduction and recognize relevant individuals and vehicles. This initiative aims to strengthen safety measures for children and communities, with statistics showing a decline in child abduction cases since the AMBER Alert System’s inception. The commission will conduct statewide training sessions and launch a social media campaign to inform the public about the program’s goals and safety education efforts.

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SUMMARY: Rashad Contrell Pargo, a 33-year-old man from Aberdeen, was arrested by the Amory Police Department for making a threatening social media post regarding an upcoming sporting event. The post, made on Facebook, reportedly targeted attendees at a high school football game between Aberdeen and Amory High Schools. Law enforcement stressed the seriousness of threats to community safety, indicating that all such threats would be taken seriously and prosecuted. Pargo is currently held at the Monroe County Adult Detention Center, with authorities having consulted the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security and the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office before the arrest.

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SUMMARY: Mendenhall High School is currently under a soft lockdown due to an online threat posted on social media. Simpson County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene, confirming there is no immediate danger to students or staff. The post originated out of state and was shared within Simpson County. During a soft lockdown, classrooms are secured while normal teaching continues. This incident is part of a troubling trend in Mississippi, with over 94 schools reporting threats since the start of the academic year, compared to 66 the previous year, predominantly occurring in the last two weeks.

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