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Walk in the Heart of Darkness, Walk Out a Hero

01.14.12

One of our State Troopers suggested this article, “On Sheep, Wolves, and Sheepdogs,” for all LEO’s to read. This article talks of walking in the heart of darkness to fight crime, yet you walk out as a hero because you were brave to go there to protect the “sheep,” those he calls the rest of [...]

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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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Troopers Barnes and Mayo Need Your Prayers

12.10.11

Trooper Rusty Barnes, Major (pictured here) is in need of your thoughts and prayers. For everyone who knows Rusty, you know him as a good friend, a kind person, and dedicated to helping those around him. Now he needs OUR help. Rusty has undergone a bone marrow transplant this week. We’re getting updates through Caring [...]

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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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Make THANKSGiving Every Day

11.24.11

While you may be home with family and friends, please remember that Mississippi Troopers, other law enforcement, and our military are out there working to keep you safe. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this Thanksgiving Season. On behalf of Mississippi State Troopers, we’re thankful for our brother and sister Troopers that we [...]

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A Peek into Cadet Life at Trooper School

08.11.11

Whenever the words “Trooper School” are mentioned around a group of troopers, whether retired or active, you can see them slip back in time just a bit. Then the cold sweat starts to break on their forehead. Sometimes there’s a smile. It’s the memories of what they went through that are being recalled. Whether it’s [...]

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