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Retrial set for Brookhaven white men charged with firing upon Black FedEx driver
SUMMARY: A mistrial was declared in the case of Gregory and Brandon Case, accused of shooting at Black FedEx driver D’Monterrio Gibson in Brookhaven, after it was revealed that an investigator withheld key evidence. The Cases face charges of attempted first-degree murder, conspiracy, and shooting into Gibson’s vehicle. A new trial has been scheduled for spring 2025. The incident occurred in January 2022, with no injuries to Gibson, but multiple bullet holes found in his delivery van. The judge ruled the mistrial after infractions by the detective on the witness stand, despite objections from Gibson’s attorney.
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Lt. Gov. Hosemann recognizes schools with high attendance rates
SUMMARY: Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has recognized 175 schools and 12 districts with the โLt. Governor’s Attendance Awardโ for maintaining chronic absenteeism rates of 15% or less during the 2023-24 academic year. Chronic absenteeism, defined as missing over 18 days, has risen to 24.4% in Mississippi, significantly higher than in 2018-19. Hosemann aims for all schools to reduce absenteeism to pre-pandemic levels and plans to introduce legislation focused on this issue, including measures like localizing attendance officers and modifying school calendars. The goal is to encourage improved attendance across the state.
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School bus driver arrested in Jones County on meth charges
SUMMARY: Daniel Anderson, a 72-year-old school bus driver for the Jones County School District, was arrested for meth-related charges, including trafficking a controlled substance while possessing a firearm. His arrest followed a search warrant executed at a Calhoun residence, leading to another warrant at a Johnson community home where Anderson and Robert Deshazo, 59, were found. Deshazo attempted to flee but was apprehended with meth. Following the incident, the school district was notified, and Anderson was relieved of his duties. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding drug-related activities in the area.
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Ole Miss, Mississippi State menโs basketball predicted to finish middle of SEC
SUMMARY: Ahead of SEC Media Days, reporters have predicted Alabama as the favorite to win the SEC men‘s basketball title after their historic Final Four run last year. Ole Miss and Mississippi State are expected to finish at No. 9 and No. 10, respectively, highlighting the conference’s depth. The AP preseason poll ranks Ole Miss at No. 24 nationally, while Mississippi State received six votes. Alabama’s Mark Sears is favored for SEC Player of the Year, joined on the first team by notable players from other teams. Ole Miss’ Matthew Murrell and MSU’s Josh Hubbard made the second team. The season starts on November 4.
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