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Hinds County detention officer faces nearly 4 years for bringing meth into jail

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April 18, 2023

A former Hinds County detention officer has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for introducing contraband into the county jail.

26-year-old Marcell Anderson of Madison will be spending time on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

According to court documents, on August 18, 2018, Anderson attempted to introduce contraband into the Hinds County Detention Center in Raymond.

Anderson had an electrical taped bundle in his pants containing methamphetamine, marijuana, spice (synthetic marijuana), Xanax pills, rolling papers, and…

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By: Caleb Salers
Title: Hinds County detention officer faces nearly 4 years for bringing meth into jail
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Published Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2023 22:09:08 +0000

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April 28, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-04-28 17:49:54

SUMMARY: In Hinds County, Mississippi, Beth Ann White is facing her second trial for a crash that killed a mother and her six-month-old son in November 2021. During the first trial, it was alleged that White had a blood alcohol content level more than three times the legal limit. The defense questioned the right of way during the crash, resulting in a mistrial due to the jury's inability to reach a consensus on a verdict. White was indicted on four counts of aggravated DUI and has pled not guilty. After the trial ended with a hung jury, the county re-indicted White for the charges.

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Mississippi lawmakers send education, PERS bills to governor

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April 28, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Richard Lake – 2024-04-28 17:18:04

SUMMARY: Mississippi lawmakers settled contentious issues, sending a new public education funding formula to Governor Tate Reeves. The Mississippi Student Funding Formula would replace MAEP, bringing in $220 million more to public schools. The compromise was well-received by lawmakers and educators, providing a more understandable and predictable funding mechanism. Additionally, a deal was reached on the Public Employees' Retirement System, which mandates an increase in contributions but will not impact current benefits. House Speaker Jason White emphasized the importance of prioritizing education funding, PERS, and healthcare access in Mississippi, expressing hope for further compromises in the future.

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Hunter Hines leads MSU baseball to series win at Vanderbilt

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April 28, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Grace Ybarra – 2024-04-28 16:36:08

SUMMARY: Mississippi State baseball defeated Vanderbilt 8-7 in game three to clinch the series. Despite Vanderbilt tying the game with six runs in the sixth inning and taking the lead in the seventh, Mississippi State rallied in the ninth with a two-run homer by Hunter Hines. Pitcher Tyson Hardin closed out the game with a scoreless ninth inning. The win improved Mississippi State's SEC record to 12-9.

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