Jackson State Professor Wins Role on a New Television Series

Yohance Myles, a professor in the department of speech, communications, and theatre at Jackson State University in Mississippi, has been cast in a new television series on the USA Network. The series is entitled Common Law. It will be about two police officers who are partners who do not get along. As a result, their captain sends them to couples therapy. Professor Myles’ character is named Clyde, who is another participant in the couples therapy sessions.

Professor Myles is a graduate of Alabama State University and holds a master of fine arts degree from Louisiana State University.

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