10-8 REPORT

2008

Our Little Butterball!

12.28.08

We are pleased to announce the newest edition to the Mississippi State Troopers family. Pictured here is little Hunter James Duke. He was born on November 24th at 18:08 hours. Hunter James weighed in at 8 lbs and 1 oz. He was a whopping 20 inches long. His mom and dad are Ashley and Jay [...]

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What’s in Your Stocking?

12.18.08

Better watch out, better now pout, you better not cry…. because the Trooper Store is open late for the Christmas Holidays! Stop in today and check out the new fleece blankets with a screen print of the Highway Patrol shoulder patch. The blankets come in blue, red, and gray.

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“Chargering” to the local gas station turns heads.

12.11.08

Could this really be a Charger marked up like a Highway Patrol car?  Could this be what takes the place of the Crown Vics?  Could this really be happening?  Why the answers are YES, YES, and YES.  Recently, the Highway Patrol unveiled our new Dodge Chargers that were given to a few very lucky troopers.  [...]

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Snow in Mississippi… Say It Ain’t So!

12.11.08

Only in Mississippi can we go from a warm, balmy, 60 degrees in December in one day to freezing rain and snow the very next day!  Mississippi Troopers are asking you to drive with extreme caution IF you have to get out in this stuff.  Down here, we’re just not used to driving in these [...]

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MHP’s “FOOT PATROL”

10.18.08

Bet you didn’t know that the Mississippi Highway Patrol has a brand new “Foot Patrol Division.” What? You’re surprised to be just finding out about this?  Well, we accidentally found out about it when on a recent assignment to the Mississippi Gulf Coast.  Theses troopers from Troop K are the first “test” group before it [...]

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Defining Mississippi Troopers: Honor & Valor

10.16.08

Honor is defined as someone who is worthy of respect, acts meritoriously, and displays integrity at all times. Honor is what describes the very essence of Mississippi Troopers. Valor is defined as a person who displays strength of mind that allows them to face danger with firmness and with personal bravery. Mississippi Troopers are the [...]

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Change of Address? Let Us Know!!!

10.08.08

If you are an active Mississippi Trooper or a retired Mississippi Trooper and you ARE NOT getting a copy of the magazine… well that just stinks!  Here’s what you need to do.  Please call Brenda or Marty at the Trooper Store (601.987.1458) or email the Mississippi State Trooper’s Association at msta@mdps.state.ms.us  to let them know [...]

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Order your copy TODAY – It’s a rare photo!

09.30.08

For the first time in about 40 years, we finally have a group picture of all the troopers and command staff.  These pictures are framed and ready to hang for only $50.  Better hurry!  This offer is only good through February 27, 2009!!!!  Get them for Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, Easter, Halloween… or just because it’s [...]

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Run… But You Can’t Hide!

09.17.08

These four troopers were recently a part of a press conference at headquarters.  Can you tell?  Well, of course you can’t tell that, but trust me that’s where they were and what they were doing.  When your’s truly shows up with a camera to capture the critical elements of the press event, they suddenly became [...]

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Cunningham Benefit Ride RESCHEDULED

09.10.08

The motorcycle ride to benefit Trooper Jeff Cunningham, who was seriously injured on his MHP motorcycle in late June, has been RESCHEDULED to SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18th.  Please make a note on your calendars and let others know of the date change.  So here are the details:  A $25 donation is requested for each motorcycle in [...]

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