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Largest US egg producer finds bird flu in chickens at Texas plant

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2024-04-03 05:08:43

SUMMARY: Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., the largest producer of fresh eggs in the U.S., has temporarily halted production at a 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

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-05-05 09:30:31

SUMMARY: An officer-involved shooting occurred in , Mississippi 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 led to the shooting. The suspect was taken to a local hospital for treatment, while the officer was unharmed. The Mississippi of Investigation is looking into the incident and will their findings to the 's Office.

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1 injured in officer-involved shooting at Ridgeland apartment complex

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-05-05 08:55:41

SUMMARY: Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting at a Ridgeland apartment complex that left one person . The incident occurred at Ridgeland Place Apartments and involved a firing shots at 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 of Investigation is looking into the incident and will share their findings with the 's Office.

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WPPD needs help locating ATV purchased with fraudulent means

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www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-05-04 21:44:44

SUMMARY: The Point Department is seeking 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 and updates, follow the West Point Police Department on Facebook.

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