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Tree brings down power poles owned by AT&T, Entergy says

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A downed tree brought down power lines and at least two power poles.The Jackson police and fire departments responded to the scene at Northside Drive and Boling Street Thursday afternoon.Entergy said the poles that were brought down are owned by AT&T, but the power company also has lines connected to them.Entery said they were waiting for the poles to be replaced before they could restore service, which impacted at least four connections.The street light was out at the intersection.Entergy reminds people to stay away from downed power lines.

JACKSON, Miss. —

A downed tree brought down power lines and at least two power poles.

The Jackson police and fire departments responded to the scene at Northside Drive and Boling Street Thursday afternoon.

Entergy said the poles that were brought down are owned by AT&T, but the power company also has lines connected to them.

Entery said they were waiting for the poles to be replaced before they could restore service, which impacted at least four connections.

The street light was out at the intersection.

Entergy reminds people to stay away from downed power lines.

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