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Congrats to our new Lt. Col. Mike Holmes

01.13.12

Congratulations to our new Lt. Col. Mike Holmes! He’s a graduate of Cadet Class 44 and served on the MHP for 25 years. “I’m a road man, and that’s what I’ll be when I die,” said Holmes this morning in our interview. Holmes is known to be fair but firm when he needs to be. [...]

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Congrats to Commissioner Santa Cruz!

01.10.12

Governor Phil Bryant has tapped current DPS Commissioner Albert Santa Cruz to stay on as commissioner under his administration. A native of D’Iberville, he served as special events and planning director which means he helped put together major events. He started his career with the patrol in 1974 in George County and became master sergeant [...]

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Prayers for Trooper Buddy Blackwell (Ret)

01.07.12

UPDATE on Buddy from a retiree: “The last report I have is that Buddy’s surgery was a success. The surgeons removed all the tumor, and did a brain scan which was also good. They were to get him on his feet for a walk this morning. He will still have to undergo chemo and radiation [...]

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PAROLE DENIED!

01.07.12

Parole has been DENIED for the man guilty of felony flee that caused the death of Trooper Steve Hood (M/Sgt). This felon will be up again for parole in October of 2013.

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We Mourn the Loss of One of Our Own

12.18.11

Early this morning, Heather Mayo, the wife of Trooper Casey Mayo, lost her battle with melanoma cancer. To all of those who had the great fortune of ever meeting Heather, then you knew her as a very kind, sincere, and caring person. She was always wanting to do something for others. Recently, troopers, teachers, and [...]

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Convicted Trooper Killer Trying for Early Parole. We Need YOUR Help

11.30.11

WE NEED YOUR HELP! A convicted felon who was guilty of “felony eluding resulting in death,” is trying to get out of jail with an early parole. This convicted felon is William Francis who caused the untimely death of our own trooper and friend, M/Sgt Steve Hood. Please join us in asking the Mississippi Parole [...]

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When all seems lost…

05.03.11

Last week during the outbreak of deadly, ravaging tornadoes that tore through Mississippi and Alabama, we find one of our own in need. Trooper James Phillips and his family lost their home and most everything inside. When all seems lost, we can find things to be thankful for. You see, James and his wife were [...]

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Better Not Drink and Drive with These Guys Working!

04.27.11

Today, Troopers and other law enforcement officers from all around the state were honored at a DUI luncheon on the Jackson State University Campus. These Troopers were presented certificates for those having written the most DUI tickets for 2010. So beware folks if you’re gonna drink and drive, because these guys will be looking for [...]

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Trooper School Applications!

04.08.11

Yes, it’s that moment everyone’s been waiting for… Trooper School! The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol is now accepting applications for those interested, brave, dedicated individuals who want to make a difference in someone’s life by becoming a proud Mississippi State Trooper. For just this year, the minimum qualifications are to be 23 years old and [...]

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Don’t Fall for Patrol School Rumor

03.15.11

In recent days, we have been hearing that if the cadet requirement bill does not pass in the Mississippi Legislature, then there will be no patrol school. This is a false and misleading RUMOR. The cadet qualifications bill has absolutely nothing to do with funding a patrol school or authorizing a patrol school. In fact, [...]

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