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Former teacher convicted of sexual battery
SUMMARY: Republican Reeves is running for reelection and faces Democratic challenger Brandon Presley in the November general election. A jury found former preacher and music teacher Samuel Taylor guilty of sex crimes in Rankin County. Taylor, 52, was convicted of one count of sexual battery and one count of gratification of lust. The charges stem from allegations made by an autistic child under Taylor’s care, who reported that Taylor sexually abused him. During the investigation, authorities also interviewed at least one other victim who accused Taylor of sexual abuse while he worked as a counselor in Jackson.
A jury found a former preacher and music teacher in Rankin County guilty of sex crimes.
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Morning ‘Sip: Red Carpet Bowl
SUMMARY: The Red Carpet Bowl is an annual football game held since 1962 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, featuring local teams Warren Central and Vicksburg High School. This year marks the 63rd annual event and the first time these two teams face off in this bowl. The game highlights community spirit and pride for Vicksburg and Warren County. Tickets are $10 each. The Bowl is notable as the longest-running bowl game in Mississippi, drawing fans to celebrate high school football history and local talent. The event generates excitement, with supporters cheering loudly for their teams, especially the Vicksburg Vikings, known as the “Viking Nation.”
Morning ‘Sip: Red Carpet Bowl
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Family of Delta State student found hanging seeks answers
SUMMARY: Family members of Trey Reed, a 21-year-old freshman at Delta State University found hanged on campus September 15, 2025, gathered at Living Faith Miracle Temple Church in Grenada demanding answers. Attorney Vanessa Jones and Reed’s grandfather said the Bolivar County Sheriff’s Department misinformed them, initially labeling the death a suicide without considering other possibilities. The family seeks an independent investigation and autopsy, expressing confusion and disbelief over Reed’s death. Delta State University’s president released a statement offering support but has not directly communicated with the family. The university plans a news conference to address the incident. Reed’s family described him as joyful with a promising future.
Trey Reed, a Delta State freshman, was found hanging on Monday.
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‘Little quiet light’: Family remembers Delta State University student found dead on campus
SUMMARY: The body of 21-year-old Demartravion “Trey” Reed, a Delta State University student, was found hanged from a tree near the pickleball courts on campus early Monday morning. Discovered around 7 a.m. by a faculty member, the incident led to class cancellations. Authorities, including DSU Police Chief Michael Peeler, reported no evidence of foul play so far and await medical examiner results. Reed’s family and students demand a thorough investigation, expressing concerns about campus safety. DSU police sought help from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, Bolivar County Sheriff’s Office, and Cleveland Police. Students hope for answers amid the unsettling news.
Family of Demartravion “Trey” Reed remembers him.
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