SUMMARY: Jeffery Walker, a former Mississippi State Capitol Police officer, has been charged with felony excessive force against a handcuffed arrestee, identified as “E.S.” On July 27, 2022, Walker chased E.S. during a traffic stop, leading to a crash. After E.S. was handcuffed by another officer, Walker allegedly slammed his head into a car, forced him to the ground, and kicked him, causing injuries. Walker pleaded not guilty to depriving E.S. of civil rights. He faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. The case is being investigated by the FBI and prosecuted by federal attorneys.

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SUMMARY: Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart spread holiday joy by participating in Nicholas Air’s “Stuff the Plane” teddy bear drive at the Children’s of Mississippi hospital. Known for his success on the field, Dart took time to distribute stuffed animals and connect with young patients. Nicholas Air expressed gratitude for the event’s success, bringing smiles to children. Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann also attended, sharing a humorous social media post about their appearance differences. Dart, who has a significant NIL deal with Nicholas Air, is expected to enter the NFL draft, with one last game for Ole Miss in the Gator Bowl on January 2.

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SUMMARY: As the Friday deadline to avoid a government shutdown approaches, Mississippi farmers are urging lawmakers to pass a stopgap measure. President-elect Donald Trump rejected a bipartisan plan that included $21 billion in disaster relief and $10 billion in economic assistance for farmers, along with an extension of the F.A.R.M. Act. Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation President Mike McCormick emphasized the urgency of the situation, highlighting the challenges farmers face due to high production costs and low commodity prices. While supporting farm relief, Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson called for an end to “frivolous spending” in the bill, urging Congress to prioritize farm aid.

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