SUMMARY: Brandon Brinkley, a 20-year-old from Horn Lake, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for attempted first-degree murder, armed robbery, and conspiracy related to a botched drug deal in June 2023. A jury found him guilty after a three-day trial, where it was revealed he shot a man during an attempted marijuana purchase alongside another convicted accomplice, Marco Gentry, who received a 20-year sentence. The incident escalated when Gentry tried to take a firearm from the victim, resulting in an exchange of gunfire. District Attorney Matthew Barton emphasized a commitment to reducing violent crime in DeSoto County.

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SUMMARY: Four juveniles were arrested in Harrison County, Mississippi, after a series of car burglaries on the Gulf Coast. Deputies responded to reports of suspicious activity and found security footage showing the suspects entering vehicles. They stopped a car with the minors, discovering stolen items, including a firearm. The juveniles, whose identities remain undisclosed due to their age, were charged with possession of stolen property and a handgun. Officials noted a 30% rise in car thefts around the holiday season, urging citizens to lock their cars and remove valuables to prevent such incidents.

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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board recently approved two new charter schools, Archway Charter School and Mississippi Global Academy, to enhance educational opportunities in the state. Archway will be Mississippi’s first hybrid model school, blending in-person and online learning for grades 7-12, set to open in fall 2025. Mississippi Global Academy will offer a traditional in-person model for grades 4-12. Both schools aim to serve underserved students and were supported by the Embark Fellowship program. As of now, Mississippi has 10 operating public charter schools, educating over 3,000 children.

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