10-8 REPORT

2009

Snow in Mississippi?

12.23.09

The headline says it all!  Snow in Mississippi?  Hard to believe, but it’s true.  Thanks to Trooper Rusty Boyd down in Troop M, we now have the pictures to prove it.  Boyd had the daunting task of braving freezing temperatures, SNOW, and watching out for drivers who don’t quite know what to do when they [...]

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Happy Holidays from the Colonel

12.21.09

It’s hard to believe that 2010 is just around the corner. Please allow me this opportunity to THANK EACH OF YOU for the tireless work that you do every single day to make Mississippi a safer place. What you do for the Mississippi Highway Patrol is not just a job; it is a special calling [...]

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It’s a proud Grand Captain!

12.19.09

What’s a Grand Captain on the Mississippi Highway Patrol you ask?  Well, that would be a proud new GRANDDADDY who just so happens to be a captain down in Troop M!   On behalf of the Mississippi State Troopers Association’s Board of Directors, we’d like to welcome and say congratulations to baby Grayson Joseph Rogers who [...]

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Baby Martin Arrives!

12.13.09

On behalf of the Board of Directors for the Mississippi State Troopers Association, we would like to welcome a new arrival to the patrol family from Troop F.  Amanda Martin had a beautiful baby girl named Amy Lyn Martin on November, 29, 2009.  Baby Amy Lynn was born at 8:33 a.m. and weighted 4 lbs [...]

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Former Chief Butler Dies

11.26.09

Donald Butler, former chief of the Mississippi Highway Patrol, died Wednesday.  He was 73.  Chief Butler collapsed at Headquarters apparently of a heart attack.  Chief Butler’s 47-year career began as a dispatcher and later as a state trooper, a MHP investigator, chief of the Bureau of Narcotics, chief sheriff’s deputy for Amite County, and he [...]

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Troopers Serving in the Military Overseas

11.25.09

With the upcoming holiday season when you are visiting with family and friends, please take a moment to remember our men and women serving our country overseas.  If you look closely at the photo, you’ll spot one of our very own Mississippi Troopers.  We have a tremendous number of Troopers who serve in the military, [...]

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Trooper Murderer DENIED Parole

11.24.09

Just a quick update to let you know that your letters made a difference.  We recently learned that Otis Fairly, one of the convicted murderers of Trooper Billy Langham has been DENIED parole.  He is set you be eligible again in three years.  Not to worry… we’ll be there!  Thanks again everyone for your letters.  [...]

POSTED IN: Statewide News

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Trooper Jay Kelly’s Family Needs Prayers

11.24.09

Trooper Jay Kelly and his family are in need of your thoughts an prayers as we all begin to get ready for the Thanksgiving Holiday.  On Sunday, approximately 1400 hours, his wife, Becky, and their daughter, Jordan, received gunshot wounds while riding their horses in a designated riding area in Harrison County. The incident appears [...]

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Welcome Baby Puckett

11.23.09

Please join the board of directors of the Mississippi State Troopers Association in welcoming the newest little Puckett into our extended family.  Trooper Jamie Puckett and Stephanie in welcoming their little baby boy.   His name is Camden Lee Puckett.  The newest Puckett was born on November 3, 2009, at 6:55 p.m.   He weighed in at [...]

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Budget Battles Begin

11.17.09

Today, Governor Barbour presented his executive budget for 2011.  The budget recommendation for the state’s top law enforcement agency:  MHP – $45,434,998 FY11 request, ($3,950,869) reduction from 2010 budget, 8% less than last year; DPS – $3,526,425 FY 11 request, ($480,876) reduction from 2010 budget, 12% less than last year; MBN – $10,900,450 FY11 request, [...]

POSTED IN: Legislative

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