Alcorn State Student Government Association President James Stirgus III was arrested on gun and drug charges on Thursday.
Stirgus, who graduated from Vicksburg High School in 2017, is majoring in business finance, and was elected as the 2019-2020 Student Government Association president in March.
"I would like to survey the student dormitories to figure out and solve any major issues. I also hope to establish a website for student organizations to publish their events so the student body can become more aware and interactive with each other," hepetition, organized by ASU student Diamond Johnson Friday morning, requesting Stirgus' return to campus and praising the work he's done as president. As of this writing, the petition has over 1,600 signatures.
"Y'all already know the good things Stirg has done for Alcorn State University. So let's all do the right thing and help get him back on campus!!! #EverythingGRRRD," the petition says. According to current Mississippi state law, it is a felony to possess or carry a firearm of any sort on any school campus. Possessing a firearm on school campus carries a potential maximum sentence of a $5,000 fine and three years in prison.
The controlled substance charge carries with it a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, and the possibility of fines ranging from $1,000 to $250,000.
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