BREAKING: SHS teacher resigns amid charges

October 29, 2012

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Starkville School District Public Information Officer Nichole Thomas has confirmed Starkville High School history teacher Jason Young has resigned from his position effective immediately.
Young, 29, was arrested Oct. 21 and charged with his second DUI, fleeing a law enforcement officer, assault on an officer, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and malicious mischief.
The district had suspended Young with pay Oct. 26 after learning of his arrest the previous day.
More updates will be posted throughout the day and in Tuesday's edition of Starkville Daily News.