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Uber driver speaks after being carjacked by suspect arrested in high speed chase
SUMMARY: An Uber driver, referred to as Rosalind, led police on a dangerous chase across South Mississippi after picking up a passenger named Regio Lavant in New Orleans. Rosalind sensed something was wrong from the start, and her ordeal escalated when she heard a gun being cocked in her backseat. Fearing for her life, Rosalind devised a plan to call 911 under the pretense of her car needing air. As the situation unfolded, Lavant fled in her car, driving on the wrong side of the interstate and nearly causing multiple accidents. Eventually, he crashed and tried to escape, but was apprehended with the help of a K9 unit. Rosalind, grateful to be alive, is reconsidering her part-time job as an Uber driver. Lavant, from Moss Point, is now detained at the Harrison County Detention Center on multiple felony charges, including carjacking and assault on a police officer, with a bond set at $250,000.
A nightmarish Uber ride unfolded in South Mississippi on Thursday morning when a passenger pulled out a handgun, stole the vehicle.
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15-minute parking spots added in downtown Gulfport to ease congestion during renovations
SUMMARY: In Gulfport, eight temporary 15-minute parking spots are being added near the Hancock Whitney Bank to reduce congestion during upcoming renovations. The bank building, located across Highway 49, is set to be renovated, though no official start date has been determined. City leaders hope these short-term parking spots will ease traffic by accommodating customers using the bank’s drive-thru, where parking is currently limited, especially at peak times. These spots will remain in place until the renovation work is finished, improving access for customers to enter and exit quickly while construction occurs in downtown Gulfport.
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Statewide literacy meetings aim to boost reading skills and family engagement
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Education is hosting a series of statewide literacy meetings this month to improve reading skills and family engagement. One meeting took place at Reeves Elementary in Long Beach, aiming to review Mississippi’s Literacy-Based Promotion Act, a 2013 state law promoting comprehensive reading instruction for children. The department and Long Beach School District emphasize the importance of involving families in this process, as a solid literacy foundation benefits children’s lifelong learning and fluency. These meetings provide an opportunity to equip parents with effective tools to support their children’s literacy development and overall success in education and life.
The Mississippi Department of Education is hosting a series of literacy meetings across the state this month.
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Saints Report: Saints lose another close game this time in week two against the San Francisco 49ers
SUMMARY: The New Orleans Saints lost a close game in week two against the San Francisco 49ers, 26-21, at the Caesar Superdome. Despite missing key 49ers players, the Saints struggled early but fought back with touchdowns by Rasheed Shahid and Devon Ble. A critical fourth-down sack of Spencer Rattler sealed their fate. Coach Kell Moore praised the team’s effort but emphasized the need for better situational play and seizing opportunities. The Saints aim to improve as they prepare to face the Seattle Seahawks next Sunday, September 21st. Reporting from the Caesar Superdome, Ever Gier Jr., WXXV News25 Sports.
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