Mississippi News
Reward offered for information on Yazoo County escapee
SUMMARY: A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Glen Bassett, who escaped from the Yazoo County Regional Correctional Facility. There is a reward of up to $1,000 for information on his whereabouts. Four other inmates have been captured in connection to the escape, with one unidentified inmate captured on Sunday and three others on Monday. Yazoo County Sheriff’s Office officials noticed an inmate running back into the facility on March 24, leading to the discovery that five inmates were missing. Deputies notified correctional officers, who conducted a headcount and discovered the escape.
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Mississippi News
Police car crashes during pursuit in Lowndes County
SUMMARY: In Lowndes County, Mississippi, a vehicle pursuit led to a crash at the intersection of Tuscaloosa and West Lehmberg Roads. The incident occurred when a sheriff’s deputy pursued a vehicle that failed to stop, with two other deputies responding with lights and sirens. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, though one patrol vehicle and two other cars sustained damage. The driver involved eventually pulled over and received a citation. The crash is currently under investigation by local authorities.
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Mississippi News
Mississippi officer found passed out in patrol car with meth pipe
SUMMARY: A Belzoni police officer, James Jackson, was arrested in Yazoo City 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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Mississippi News
Entergy Mississippi crews help restore power after Helene
SUMMARY: Entergy Mississippi crews are actively participating in relief efforts during the 2024 hurricane season, recently assisting Virginia after Hurricane Helene, where over 270 workers helped restore power. Jerry Wilson, Jr., Entergy’s senior manager for Distribution Operations, highlighted the severe impact of the storms, likening the devastation to Hurricane Katrina. 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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