SUMMARY: The Tate County Sheriff’s Office has teamed up with Northwest Mississippi Community College to provide educational opportunities to inmates, aiming to reduce the high recidivism rate of 36.8% in Mississippi. Many inmates have only a seventh-grade education, prompting the jail to offer courses for General Educational Development certificates and vocational skills in distribution. The program includes certification for forklift operation and OSHA training, alongside employability skills like resume writing and interview preparation. With hands-on training, inmates are expected to secure jobs upon release, supporting the goal of rehabilitating them into productive members of society.

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SUMMARY: Jordan Leah Sullivan, 32, has pleaded not guilty to charges in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 55 that killed beloved teacher Tyra Small-Jackson, 48, on June 22. Sullivan, reportedly under the influence, crashed into another vehicle, leading to Small-Jackson’s death. She had been a dedicated educator in the Canton Public School District for 23 years and was named Teacher of the Year for 2023-24. Sullivan was charged with aggravated DUI, facing up to 25 years in prison, and has a prior criminal history involving drugs. She remains out on a $250,000 bond and is set for trial in February.

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SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves has mobilized the Mississippi National Guard to assist Florida in hurricane relief efforts as Hurricane Milton approaches. Twenty-two members from the 185th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade have been deployed to Tallahassee, equipped with helicopters for route clearance, shelter management, and supply distribution. Colonel Jeremy Parker emphasized their capability for life-saving rescue operations and emergency personnel transport. Following similar missions after Hurricane Ian in 2022, the National Guard is poised to support affected areas as conditions allow. Additionally, several Mississippi utility companies are mobilizing to help restore power post-storm.

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