SUMMARY: Republican State Auditor Shad White faces increasing backlash from Mississippi officials as he aggressively pursues accountability within state government since his 2018 appointment. His controversial actions have sparked disputes, including a verbal clash with Senator John Polk over a $2 million audit of state waste linked to the TANF scandal. Polk’s legislative efforts aimed to limit White’s powers, suggesting political motives behind the auditor’s methods. Amidst this turmoil, White hints at a gubernatorial run in 2027, asserting that voter frustration with political maneuvering may bolster his candidacy against rivals like Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann and Attorney General Lynn Fitch.

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SUMMARY: Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington, Jr. faces an additional charge of tampering with evidence in connection with the murder of former Ole Miss student Jimmie “Jay” Lee, whose remains were recently discovered. Herrington, accused of killing Lee to conceal their romantic relationship, was arrested shortly after Lee’s disappearance in July 2022. During his previous trial, a mistrial occurred due to a split jury, with a lone juror citing the absence of Lee’s body as a factor. Now that remains have been found, the prosecution plans for a retrial. Herrington continues to maintain his innocence amid the new developments.

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SUMMARY: Starkville High School has appointed John Carr as the new head football coach following Chris Jones’ departure to Hinds Community College. Carr, previously the head coach at Clinton High School, has over 30 years of coaching experience at both the high school and collegiate levels. He successfully transformed Clinton’s 1-9 program into a competitive 4-6 team. Carr, who played at Louisiana Tech, expressed excitement about the Starkville position, seeing it as an ideal opportunity in a strong district. He aims to engage with the community and further develop the Yellow Jackets football program, which won a state championship in 2022.

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