Suspect arrested after fire destroys historic synagogue in Mississippi

Authorities have taken a suspect into custody following a predawn fire that tore through Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, causing extensive damage to the state’s largest and only synagogue in the city. Investigators say the blaze was intentionally set, and the FBI is assisting local officials as they examine whether the attack qualifies as a hate crime. The fire broke out shortly after 3 a.m. on Saturday. Jackson Fire Chief Charles Felton said investigators believe the fire started in the synagogue’s library before spreading toward the sanctuary. Fire officials said they quickly contained the blaze and extinguished the