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AccelerateMS promotes from within, naming Dr. Courtney Taylor new executive director
SUMMARY: Dr. Courtney Taylor has been promoted to Executive Director of Mississippi’s workforce development office, AccelerateMS. Formerly the deputy director, she has been instrumental in developing the workforce and enhancing the state’s economic health since November 2021. Governor Tate Reeves praised Taylor’s leadership skills and past contributions to workforce training. Taylor, with over 15 years of experience in higher education and workforce development, including roles at East Mississippi Community College and the Alabama Community College System, holds advanced degrees in business and human capital development. She will replace Ryan Miller on March 16, as he moves to a new role as CEO of the Oxford-Lafayette Economic Development Foundation.
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Clinton siblings sentenced to prison for trying to have stepfather murdered
SUMMARY: Joshua Druid Bryan, 29, and his sister Regan Emily Bryan, 30, from Mississippi were sentenced for their involvement in a murder-for-hire plot targeting their stepfather to gain life insurance money. The plan was intercepted by law enforcement while they were living in Clinton. Joshua received a 120-month prison sentence after being convicted of conspiracy to commit murder for hire, while Regan was sentenced to 65 months after pleading guilty to the same charge. The investigation was conducted by the FBI and ATF, and U.S. Attorney Todd W. Gee announced the sentences.
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Jackson State football cleared of any wrongdoing amid allegations of film spying
SUMMARY: Jackson State has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) following allegations of film spying. Accusations surfaced that a player from T.C. Taylor’s team informed Arkansas Pine Bluff that Jackson State had been watching their practice film ahead of their matchup, which the Tigers won 41-3. Jackson State denied the claims and cooperated with the SWAC investigation. After reviewing evidence, including interviews and legal consultations, the SWAC found no substantial evidence of unethical conduct. Jackson State (10-2, 8-0 SWAC) will host the SWAC Championship against Southern University on December 7.
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MHP announces heightened enforcement during Thanksgiving travel period
SUMMARY: Ahead of a busy Thanksgiving travel period, the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is increasing efforts to ensure road safety from Wednesday through Sunday, December 1. The initiative includes deploying more state troopers, conducting safety checkpoints, and enforcing laws related to seatbelts, child restraints, and impaired driving. Last year, MHP investigated 169 crashes, including three fatalities, and made 109 DUI arrests. With nearly 80 million Americans expected to travel, MHP urges drivers to be responsible and drive safely, emphasizing their commitment to reducing crashes through strict law enforcement and partnerships with other agencies.
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