As each of you knows, Trooper Casey Mayo’s wife, Heather, has been diagnosed with stage 4 Melanoma.  She is undergoing treatment at M.D. Anderson.  Because of a recent setback and a brief stay in ICU, her second round of treatment has been postponed until she regains her strength.  There are two things that we are asking of our Trooper Family, the first is to please keep Heather and Casey in your prayers.  Second, on August 2, 2010, from 2 pm until 8 pm at the MSU Extension Center behind the Crossroads Arena in Corinth, there will be a “replenishment” blood drive for Heather.  If you are not in the Corinth area, you can still get involved by going to any United Blood Service location throughout Mississippi at any time and donate blood in Heather Mayo’s name. So come on Troopers; roll up those sleeves and give blood for Heather! Our thoughts are prayers are with Heather and Casey as they continue this fight!

On behalf of the MSTA Board of Directors, we are thrilled to announce the birth of little Albel Timothy Caldwell born to Trooper Brad Caldwell (Troop F) and his wife, Summer. The youngest Caldwell was born on June 26th and weighed 7 lbs and was 18 1/2 inches long.  Welcome to the Mississippi Highway Patrol family!

On June 2, 2010, little Cooper Glen Box was born.  He weighed in at 8 lbs and 12 oz. Cooper Glen Box is the son of Trooper Randy Box and his wife, Stephanie.  Judging from what looks like MSU attire that little Box is wearing in this photo, we’re very happy to see that he’s off to a great start!  Congratulations on the birth of your son from the MSTA Board of Directors and the rest of the larger Trooper family!  On another note, we’re happy to tell you that Mitchell Robbins was born on May 24, 2010 weighing 8 lb and 4 oz. He is the grandson of Jerry and Kathryn Robbins (P-41).  We wish everyone well!

Well, well, well.  Looks like we’ve got a little Baby Berryhill!  We’re pleased to announce the birth of Aubrie Nicole Berryhill.  She was born on June 10, 2010 at 10:10 a.m.  (Looks like “10″ will be her luck number!)  On behalf of the MSTA Board and all Mississippi Troopers, we wish to extend congratulations to Trooper Jody Berryhill and his wife, Christy.