SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves addressed new justices on Mississippi’s Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, emphasizing their role in shaping the state’s judicial system. The ceremony welcomed Jenifer Branning and Mike Sullivan, who won their positions by defeating incumbents in November’s elections. Branning, a former state senator, became the only female justice, while Sullivan, a former prosecutor, highlighted his legal experience. Josiah D. Coleman took on the role of presiding justice, with Justices Jimmy Maxwell and Bobby Chamberlin reaffirming their positions. The Mississippi Court of Appeals also welcomed new Judge Amy St. Pe’, who previously served as a city attorney.

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SUMMARY: Charges against Gregory and Brandon Case, accused of shooting at Black FedEx driver D’Monterrio Gibson in Brookhaven, have been dropped. In November 2022, the duo faced attempted murder and conspiracy charges, but a mistrial led to the dismissal of their cases due to the Brookhaven Police Department’s detective, Vincent Fernando, allegedly withholding crucial evidence. This included a videotaped interview with Gibson. The judge ruled the defendants were denied due process and a fair trial, citing “numerous intentional discovery violations.” Therefore, the Cases cannot be retried for these offenses, as their charges have been dismissed with prejudice.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi State debuted in the top 15 at No. 14 after a dominant 85-50 win over South Carolina, improving their record to 12-1 (1-0 SEC). Sophomore Josh Hubbard led with 21 points, while Claudell Harris, Jr. and KeShawn Murphy contributed significantly. Coach Chris Jans expressed pride in the team’s SEC opener success. Next, they face Vanderbilt on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Ole Miss climbed to No. 23 after a 63-51 victory over Georgia, relying on veterans Matthew Murrell and Jaemyn Brakefield, both scoring 15 points. Ole Miss aims to continue their momentum against Arkansas on Wednesday.

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