SUMMARY: In Starkville, Mississippi, recent trends show improved test scores and accountability ratings for local schools, as highlighted by Rachel Canter, Executive Director of Mississippi First. This progress is attributed to higher state standards, enhanced curricula, and collaboration among educators. Canter noted that when over 65% of schools achieve a B grade, the Mississippi Department of Education must raise the cut scores, making it more challenging for students. Despite potential changes, she emphasizes the importance of believing in the learning capabilities of all students, demonstrating consistent growth in educational outcomes over the past decade.

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SUMMARY: A Natchez man, identified as 21-year-old Jordan Sanders, died following a four-wheeler crash on Tate Road around 10:00 p.m. on October 7. According to reports, he was taken to Merit Health Natchez after the accident but succumbed to his injuries. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation, as stated by Adams County Coroner James Lee.

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SUMMARY: Two Oxford men, 22-year-old Caleb Carrothers and 20-year-old Demarcus Govan, face multiple charges after a series of vehicle thefts. On September 24, police investigated a motor vehicle theft and linked the duo to another theft, with evidence of stolen personal items from various vehicles. Following two additional theft reports on September 29, both men were charged with commercial burglary, two counts of motor vehicle theft, and three counts of conspiracy to commit crimes. The Municipal Court Judge set their bond, and the investigation continues.

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