Coach at Humphreys Co. High School arrested for sexual misconduct with student, more arrests possible

BELZONI, Miss. (WLBT) - Police in Belzoni arrested a coach at Humphreys County High School for sexual contact with more than one female student.

As a result, BPD is investigating sexual contact between the Humphreys County Schools basketball coaching staff and more than one female student.

Detectives opened the investigation after they say a student came forward with allegations about basketball staff members.

“At this time one staff member is in custody on an investigative hold with the Belzoni Police Department,” a press release read.

If you or someone you know at this school has been affected, police are urging you to call Captain Dexter McPherson at (662) 247-2182.

Humphreys County High School is a part of the Mississippi Achievement School District, formed two years ago when the state board of education took over two failing school districts.

The Achievement School District (ASD) law requires the Mississippi State Board of Education and the Mississippi Department of Education to intervene in persistently underperforming school districts to improve student achievement.

The ASD focuses on four areas of school improvement: turnaround leadership, talent development, instructional transformation, and culture shift.

Dr. Jermall Wright is the state-appointed superintendent of the Achievement School District.

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