Embezzlement case leaves high school band short on funds

By , Daily Memphian Updated: September 09, 2025 9:08 AM CT | Published: September 09, 2025 4:00 AM CT

The Southaven High School Band Boosters are grappling with a significant financial setback after their former treasurer, Krystina Thompson, was charged with embezzling close to $40,000 from the organization.

The issue came to the board’s attention in March.

After receiving a notification from a fundraising company about a past-due balance, school officials contacted the booster club’s board.

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Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone Jr. is a Bluff City native who has earned an undergraduate degree in journalism from LSU’s Manship School. He’s written for publications including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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