SUMMARY: An 18-year-old from Pearl, Dylan Josiah Fletcher, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for armed robbery and possession of a stolen firearm. After the armed robbery of a juvenile victim outside Sonic on April 7, 2023, police identified Fletcher by his voice despite his masked face. He received 12 years for armed robbery, with 18 years suspended, followed by five years on probation. Additionally, he was sentenced to five years concurrently for possessing a stolen firearm reported stolen in a prior auto burglary. Fletcher was arrested again in September 2023 while out on bond.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from Leslie “Bo” Galloway III, a Mississippi death row inmate convicted of murdering high school student Shakeylia Anderson in 2008. Galloway, now 41, was convicted in 2010 for running over Anderson after abducting her and has argued that his trial attorneys provided ineffective representation. His ongoing appeal in federal court includes claims of racial bias in jury selection, as he was sentenced by an all-white jury, and challenges to forensic testimony used against him. Galloway maintains that had his background been presented, a life sentence could have been secured instead of death.

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SUMMARY: In Starkville, Mississippi, recent trends show improved test scores and accountability ratings for local schools, as highlighted by Rachel Canter, Executive Director of Mississippi First. This progress is attributed to higher state standards, enhanced curricula, and collaboration among educators. Canter noted that when over 65% of schools achieve a B grade, the Mississippi Department of Education must raise the cut scores, making it more challenging for students. Despite potential changes, she emphasizes the importance of believing in the learning capabilities of all students, demonstrating consistent growth in educational outcomes over the past decade.

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