SUMMARY: Bricen Rivers has pleaded not guilty to capital murder, vehicle theft, and tampering with evidence related to the death of his ex-girlfriend, Lauren Johansen, whose body was found in a car trunk in Mississippi. Rivers fled the scene before his capture during a manhunt. The murder is believed to have occurred in Forrest County, and the case was transferred there. Rivers had previously been imprisoned for beating and kidnapping Johansen but was out on bond due to an administrative mistake. Johansen’s father, Lance, is advocating for “Lauren’s Law” to prevent bond eligibility for violent offenders. Rivers’ trial is set for June 25, 2025.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi experienced a minor decline in its high school graduation rate, dropping to 89.2% for the 2023-24 school year, a decrease of 0.2%. The dropout rate remained unchanged at 8.5%. For students with disabilities, graduation rates fell to 65.2%, down 4.8%, while their dropout rate rose by 2.3% to 20%. These rates reflect students entering ninth grade in the 2020-21 year, influenced by previous COVID-19 assessment waivers. Despite the slight decrease, Mississippi’s graduation rate remains above the national average of 86.6%. State officials emphasize ongoing dedication to educational support and progress over the past decade.

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SUMMARY: On February 20, Jermaine Mayers of Gulfport pled guilty to manslaughter and a drive-by shooting. Judge Lisa Dodson sentenced him to 50 years total, with 10 suspended, resulting in 40 years for the Mississippi Department of Corrections. The manslaughter charge involved the shooting death of Jacoby Bolton on November 16, 2021, where Mayers, who believed Bolton was armed, admitted to the killing. The drive-by shooting occurred on April 24, 2021, injuring three victims. Sentences for both crimes will run consecutively, and after serving his time, Mayers will be on five years of post-release supervision.

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