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Convention Schedule: Trooper Style!

04.18.12

That’s right! In just a few short weeks, our Mississippi State Troopers Association annual convention is gonna be in full swing. Here’s our Mardi Gras themed convention schedule. On Thursday, June 14, MSTA officers and board members will check into the Marriott Courtyard in Gulfport. Our board dinner will be at 6:30 pm and Trapanni’s [...]

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Benefit for our “Buddy!”

04.09.12

As most of you know, recently retired Mississippi State Trooper Buddy Blackwell was diagnosed with brain cancer. He has undergone surgery and radiation, and is doing very well. Buddy taught so many troopers the fundamentals of effective driving techniques and put together a Charger School. Believe me, if anybody could teach you to get everything [...]

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SWAT Snipers Claim 5th Place in 2012 North American Competition

03.31.12

CONGRATULATIONS! Troopers Jason Terrell and Bubba Holifield take 5th place in the 2012 North American Sniper Competition. We’re proud of y’all, and keep up the good work SWAT guys! More on the SWAT team in the upcoming Trooper Magazine – they’ll be our feature!

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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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