Mississippi News
Largest US egg producer finds bird flu in chickens at Texas plant
SUMMARY: Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., the largest producer of fresh eggs in the U.S., has temporarily halted production at a Texas plant after bird flu was found in chickens. Approximately 1.6 million laying hens and 337,000 pullets were euthanized due to avian influenza. The company is working to secure production from other facilities to minimize disruption to its customers. There is no known bird flu risk associated with eggs currently in the market, and properly handled and cooked eggs are safe to eat. In Michigan, bird flu was also detected in a commercial poultry facility. Additionally, bird flu infections have been reported in dairy cows in Texas, Kansas, and Idaho.
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Stabbing investigation leads to officer-involved shooting in Gulfport
SUMMARY: An officer-involved shooting occurred in Gulfport, Mississippi following a call about a stabbing on Reed Avenue on May 4. According to Bailey Martin of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, an altercation between an officer and the suspect led to the shooting. The suspect was taken to a local hospital for treatment, while the officer was unharmed. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into the incident and will report their findings to the Mississippi Attorney General's Office.
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1 injured in officer-involved shooting at Ridgeland apartment complex
SUMMARY: Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting at a Ridgeland apartment complex that left one person injured. The incident occurred at Ridgeland Place Apartments and involved a suspect firing shots at officers before being injured and taken to the hospital. The officers were responding to a call for service, and no serious injuries were reported among them. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into the incident and will share their findings with the Mississippi Attorney General's Office.
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WPPD needs help locating ATV purchased with fraudulent means
SUMMARY: The West Point Police Department is seeking help from the community to locate a black 2024 Can-Am ATV that was purchased fraudulently from Adventure ATV. The whereabouts of this ATV are unknown, and anyone with information is urged to contact the West Point Police Department at (662)494-1244. The individuals in the photos provided are not considered suspects in the investigation. For more news and updates, follow the West Point Police Department on Facebook.
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