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Simpson County coach charged with sexual battery

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-01 13:30:00

SUMMARY: Sammy Byther, a wrestling coach at Mendenhall High School in Simpson County, Mississippi, has been and charged with two counts of sexual battery a complaint filed by a student on October 5. The complaint alleged inappropriate communication between Byther and the student. After a probable cause hearing, he turned himself in on October 31. The Simpson County School District has placed him on administrative and subsequently terminated his employment, emphasizing their commitment to student safety and cooperation with enforcement amid the ongoing investigation. Byther is currently held at the Simpson County Adult Detention Center.

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Jackson State announces contract extension for T.C. Taylor

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-11-01 12:54:00

SUMMARY: (JSU) announced a contract extension for head football coach T.C. Taylor on November 1. Currently, the Tigers boast a 6-2 record for the 2024 season, with a perfect 4-0 in conference play. Taylor expressed his gratitude for the from Athletic Director Ashley Robinson and President Dr. Thompson, stating that it reflects the hard work he has put in as head coach over the past year and a half. This marks his second year leading the program at his alma mater. Taylor is now focused on further developing the football team.

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Three men arrested in Mississippi after police find $115,000 in fraudulent checks

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-11-01 11:03:00

SUMMARY: Three from Florida were in Richland, Mississippi, after more than $115,000 in fraudulent checks were intercepted by authorities on October 29. conducted a traffic stop and discovered 20 forged checks, along with $3,500 in cash and marijuana in their vehicle. The suspects, Raymond Varona Garcia (20), Darian Jesus Caceres (24), and Jahiron Boloy Valdes (26), were attempting to cash the checks while traveling to . They face charges of felony possession of counterfeit instruments. Investigators are in contact with multiple victims from Ohio, Texas, and Florida, with one lost $29,000 previously to the group.

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Board approves two new Mississippi charter schools

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-11-01 10:30:00

SUMMARY: On October 28, the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board approved two new charter schools. One is Mississippi’s first hybrid model charter school, Archway Charter School, which will serve grades 7-12 and combine in-person and online learning, set to open in fall 2025 in Humphreys County. The second, Mississippi Global Academy, will operate a traditional in-person model for grades 4-12, catering to from North Bolivar and Bolivar Consolidated School Districts. Dr. Karmacharya, executive director of the board, emphasized the rigorous application to ensure successful school operations.

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