SUMMARY: Sammy Byther, a wrestling coach at Mendenhall High School, has been arrested on charges of sexual battery involving a student. He turned himself in to the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office following a probable cause hearing. The allegations arose after a student reported inappropriate communication with Byther. He is currently held on a $2 million bond. In response, the Simpson County School District placed him on administrative leave and later terminated his employment, emphasizing a commitment to student safety and cooperation with law enforcement during the ongoing investigation. Further details remain undisclosed to protect those involved.

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Buddy Stephens, head football coach at East Mississippi Community College and known from Netflix’s Last Chance U, is set to be inducted into the NJCAA Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. In his 17th season, he boasts a remarkable record of 143-23, achieving five NJCAA National Championships and numerous state titles. Stephens has received multiple coaching accolades and ranks among the top active junior college coaches. He is recognized for developing athletes, with approximately 25 players transferring to four-year programs annually, and 25 former players reaching the NFL, including nine draftees.

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SUMMARY: A U.S. appeals court has allowed the federal takeover of the Raymond Detention Center in Hinds County, contingent upon revising the consultant’s powers. The court cited ongoing constitutional violations, including assaults and deaths at the facility, affirming a previous ruling by Judge Carlton Reeves. The judges criticized the consultant’s “overly broad” budgeting authority, which could undermine the county’s financial constraints. The jail was placed in receivership in July 2022 due to significant deficiencies, including staffing shortages. Hinds County officials, including Sheriff Tyree Jones, are committed to addressing these issues, having recently transferred 200 inmates to a private facility.

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