Tag: Albertville City Schools

Albertville student denied bond for alleged robbery, bringing stolen gun to school

An Aniah’s Law hearing was held on September 27 to determine whether Jean-Pierre would be granted bond based on his history and the severity of the charges, including first-degree robbery, second-degree assault, minor in possession of a weapon and resisting arrest.

Defense attorney for Albertville student who allegedly brought loaded gun to school: Client unfairly targeted for being Haitian

Defense attorney Richard Rice argued that his client, 16-year-old Djovani Jean-Pierre, was being unfairly targeted due to his Haitian descent and that much of the case against him was based on hearsay.

Albertville High School student faces 10 years to life in prison after bringing loaded gun to school

An Albertville High School student was arrested Monday after a loaded gun was found in his backpack.

Albertville superintendent asks for more funding to handle rapid growth, immigrant language barrier — 'I beg you to call and email your local legislators'

Albertville City Schools is in desperate need of more funding to accommodate its rapid growth and immigrant population, according to Superintendent Bart Reeves.