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🌱 Why Claiborne supervisors are stalling new patrol cars in Port Gibson

Port Gibson, Mississippi Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Port Gibson! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Claiborne supervisors are stalling new patrol cars in Port Gibson

Also on today's calendar: Georgia State Panthers at Alcorn State Braves Baseball.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunshine and some clouds, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
  • Friday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Claiborne County supervisors delay funds for patrol vehicles (wjtv.com) — Local leaders in Port Gibson are at odds over whether Claiborne County should provide an extra $125,000 so the sheriff’s department can buy more patrol vehicles beyond two funded by a federal grant. Some supervisors want stronger budget accountability or to prioritize youth-focused community development, while Sheriff Edward Goods argues the delay jeopardizes law enforcement needs and public safety.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Port Gibson

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.