SUMMARY: Republicans, led by Rep. Matt Gaetz, have joined forces with Democrats to oust Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House in a 216-210 vote. This marks the first time in history that the House has voted to remove a sitting Speaker, resulting in an uncertain future and the need for a new Speaker's race. Rep. Patrick McHenry has been declared acting Speaker, responsible for presiding over the new Speaker election. McCarthy's removal is largely attributed to his handling of fiscal issues and personal disputes, and he had attempted to make a deal to save his Speakership but was unsuccessful.

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SUMMARY: A man and a woman were arrested in Clay County, Mississippi for drug charges. The woman, Ashley Pierce, was also found to have a bench warrant for failing to pay court fees or attend a court hearing. Both individuals were charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia. They are currently being held in the Clay County Detention Center with a bond of just over $5,400 each. The investigation is ongoing, according to Sheriff Eddie Scott.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi's Public Service Commission (PSC) plans to bring call centers for all public utility companies back to the state. This decision was made after complaints about long wait times and poor customer service from Entergy Mississippi's call center during severe storms in June 2023. The PSC believes that having in-state call centers will result in better customer service and improved satisfaction. A community forum event will be held in Jackson on October 3 to discuss this issue further.

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