Hunter Adam
Oct 23, 2015: Sun Herald: Hancock County's growth tops issues in District 5 supervisor race
The candidates on the Nov. 3 general election ballot are Darrin 'Bo' Ladner, 49, and Hunter Adam, 20.
The candidates on the Nov. 3 general election ballot are Darrin 'Bo' Ladner, 49, and Hunter Adam, 20.
Scotty Adam
May 27, 2022: Sea Coast Echo: Hancock County honors its fallen law enforcement officers
Scotty Adam, president of the Hancock County Board of Supervisors, read a proclamation from the board making May 23-27 Law Enforcement Week in the county, and said that “every 57 minutes, a law enforcement officer will be killed in the line of duty somewhere in the United States. Feb 18, 2020: Port Air Space: HANCOCK COUNTY PORT & HARBOR DOCK IMPROVEMENTS WIN ACEC HONOR AWARD Geoffrey Clemens, P.E., Compton Engineering, President; Scotty Adams, Hancock County Board of Supervisors President, District 4; Beau Gex, Port Director, Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission; James Buras, Compton Engineering Jan 19, 2016: Sea Coast Echo: Sparks fly over Seymour appointment The Hancock County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to reappoint former Supervisor Steve Seymour to the Gulf Coast Planning and Development District (SMPD), but not before a tense and divided discussion. The board voted 3-2 to reappoint Seymour. Supervisors David Yarborough, Greg Shaw, and Darrin "Bo" Ladner cast "yes" votes. Supervisors Blaine Lafontaine and Scotty Adam cast "no" votes. |
Jan 4, 2016: WLOX: Newly elected board of supervisors sworn in, meet in Hancock Co.
Excitement and a chill were in the air Monday morning as about a dozen elected officials were sworn in on the steps of the Hancock County Courthouse. Among those, four new supervisors; Greg Shaw, Scotty Adam, Darren "Bo" Ladner, and Blaine LaFontaine.
Feb 6, 2015: Sea Coast Echo: UPDATE: Seymour will not seek reelection; other races heating up.
So far, only one candidate, Scotty Adam (R) has qualified to run for DIstrict Four supervisor.
The qualifying period ends on Feb. 27.
Excitement and a chill were in the air Monday morning as about a dozen elected officials were sworn in on the steps of the Hancock County Courthouse. Among those, four new supervisors; Greg Shaw, Scotty Adam, Darren "Bo" Ladner, and Blaine LaFontaine.
Feb 6, 2015: Sea Coast Echo: UPDATE: Seymour will not seek reelection; other races heating up.
So far, only one candidate, Scotty Adam (R) has qualified to run for DIstrict Four supervisor.
The qualifying period ends on Feb. 27.
Boyce Adams
May 13, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Democrats celebrate Tuesday win; battle moves to runoff
The third-runner in the race, Republican northern Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert, has endorsed Kelly in the runoff as "a person of honor and integrity who will move the ball forward on our conservative principles in Congress …." Another Republican candidate, Boyce Adams, who carried 5 percent of the vote, endorsed Kelly.
Mar 1, 2011: Cottonmouth: Boyce Adams...a PhD in Lying?
Depending on which source you consult, PSC candidate Boyce Adams, Jr. has a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University in Economics, International Economics, International Business, Political Science or even Biology. Adams has crowed all year long that he knows about how to create jobs because he has a degree in economics. He went on Paul Gallo and talked about his knowledge of economics, and he has bragged all over North Mississippi about his now famous degree in economics.
May 9, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Salter: Shrill tone of CD01 race likely script for 2016
For the record, the Republican contenders include: businessman Boyce Adams of Columbus; former Airbus Helicopters executive Sam Adcock of Starkville; state Sen. Nancy Collins of Tupelo; Tupelo dentist Dr. Edward "Doc" Holliday; emergency room physician and budding novelist Dr. Starner Jones of Pontotoc; Lee County District Attorney Trent Kelly of Saltillo; Itawamba County Prosecutor Michael "Chip" Mills, Jr. of Fulton; Tupelo attorney Greg Pirkle; former Eupora Mayor Henry Ross; Oxford attorney Daniel Sparks; Northern District Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert of Starkville; former Jackson City Councilman Quentin Whitwell of Oxford. The lone Democratic contender is Walter Zinn Jr. of Pontotoc.
The third-runner in the race, Republican northern Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert, has endorsed Kelly in the runoff as "a person of honor and integrity who will move the ball forward on our conservative principles in Congress …." Another Republican candidate, Boyce Adams, who carried 5 percent of the vote, endorsed Kelly.
Mar 1, 2011: Cottonmouth: Boyce Adams...a PhD in Lying?
Depending on which source you consult, PSC candidate Boyce Adams, Jr. has a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University in Economics, International Economics, International Business, Political Science or even Biology. Adams has crowed all year long that he knows about how to create jobs because he has a degree in economics. He went on Paul Gallo and talked about his knowledge of economics, and he has bragged all over North Mississippi about his now famous degree in economics.
May 9, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Salter: Shrill tone of CD01 race likely script for 2016
For the record, the Republican contenders include: businessman Boyce Adams of Columbus; former Airbus Helicopters executive Sam Adcock of Starkville; state Sen. Nancy Collins of Tupelo; Tupelo dentist Dr. Edward "Doc" Holliday; emergency room physician and budding novelist Dr. Starner Jones of Pontotoc; Lee County District Attorney Trent Kelly of Saltillo; Itawamba County Prosecutor Michael "Chip" Mills, Jr. of Fulton; Tupelo attorney Greg Pirkle; former Eupora Mayor Henry Ross; Oxford attorney Daniel Sparks; Northern District Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert of Starkville; former Jackson City Councilman Quentin Whitwell of Oxford. The lone Democratic contender is Walter Zinn Jr. of Pontotoc.
Bart Aguirre
May 26, 2016: Daily Journal: Piece by piece: New Tupelo Police Department headquarters taking shape
“They are putting down the topsoil for the landscaping and already have some of the sidewalks in,” said Police Chief Bart Aguirre. “They should start blacktopping the parking lot in the next week or two.”
“They are putting down the topsoil for the landscaping and already have some of the sidewalks in,” said Police Chief Bart Aguirre. “They should start blacktopping the parking lot in the next week or two.”
Oct 22, 2015: WTVA: New police building making progess in Tupelo
Police Chief Bart Aguirre is no stranger to the department. "I've been here for 30 years," he said.
Police Chief Bart Aguirre is no stranger to the department. "I've been here for 30 years," he said.
Apr 7, 2015: Daily Journal: Finally on go: Long-awaited Tupelo Police HQ construction launched
The extended delay, Police Chief Bart Aguirre explained, came because of the city’s efforts to obtain property seized through a federal and state contraband cigarette investigation.
The extended delay, Police Chief Bart Aguirre explained, came because of the city’s efforts to obtain property seized through a federal and state contraband cigarette investigation.
Shane Aguirre
Jan 10, 2016: Daily Journal: New Northeast Mississippi legislators get acclimated
“It has been overwhelming,” said Rep. Shane Aguirre, R-Tupelo. “There has been a lot of hurrying up and waiting, but everybody has been very friendly and very cordial.
“It has been overwhelming,” said Rep. Shane Aguirre, R-Tupelo. “There has been a lot of hurrying up and waiting, but everybody has been very friendly and very cordial.
Margaret Alfonso
May 17, 2016: Sun Herald: State will close all juvenile-delinquent programs
"It's devastating," said Harrison County Youth Court Judge Margaret Alfonso. "At a time when alternatives to the incarceration of children are being examined throughout the country, we are getting ready to lose the most valuable tool we had in this effort.
"It's devastating," said Harrison County Youth Court Judge Margaret Alfonso. "At a time when alternatives to the incarceration of children are being examined throughout the country, we are getting ready to lose the most valuable tool we had in this effort.
Feb 2, 2016: WXXV: Harrison County Youth Court Eyeing Move
Judge Margaret Alfonso said, “The services for children are in Gulfport yet the children are housed in Biloxi, which doesn’t make any sense. We have to bring children back and forth to the Biloxi facility. Right now, that building is so close that you would walk the child from the detention facility to the court building if the youth court moved to Biloxi.”
Judge Margaret Alfonso said, “The services for children are in Gulfport yet the children are housed in Biloxi, which doesn’t make any sense. We have to bring children back and forth to the Biloxi facility. Right now, that building is so close that you would walk the child from the detention facility to the court building if the youth court moved to Biloxi.”
Ben Allen
Apr 27, 2015: Mississippi Link: Business community, churches dispute over feeding homeless
Ben Allen, Executive Director of Downtown Jackson Business Partners, says various churches in the area are showing up with food trucks to feed the homeless but don’t have permits. |
Jan 27, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Yarber calls Farish Street redevelopment 'an albatross'
"To me, it sounds like the mayor is just being brutally honest about things, and I think that's admirable," said Ben Allen, president of Downtown Jackson Partners. "(The Farish Street project) has been going on forever. It's just one of those things we have got to just forge ahead on."
"To me, it sounds like the mayor is just being brutally honest about things, and I think that's admirable," said Ben Allen, president of Downtown Jackson Partners. "(The Farish Street project) has been going on forever. It's just one of those things we have got to just forge ahead on."
July 26, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Questions raised about Jackson nonprofit's spending
Copies of documents obtained by The Clarion-Ledger show lavish dinners, thousands spent on office furnishings, thousands of dollars in business going to board members or their relatives, Partners president Ben Allen transferring the nonprofit's 1988 Silverado to himself, and repeated reimbursed purchases on his personal credit card with no receipts to back them up.
Copies of documents obtained by The Clarion-Ledger show lavish dinners, thousands spent on office furnishings, thousands of dollars in business going to board members or their relatives, Partners president Ben Allen transferring the nonprofit's 1988 Silverado to himself, and repeated reimbursed purchases on his personal credit card with no receipts to back them up.
Delorise H Allison
Nov 4, 2015: Monroe Journal: New and existing faces to fill county seats following election results
In special elections, Democrat Delorise H. Allison ran unopposed for District 5 election commissioner;
In special elections, Democrat Delorise H. Allison ran unopposed for District 5 election commissioner;
Nov 2, 2016: Monroe Journal: Candidates running for county, state offices
Special elections
Election Commissioner District 5
Delorise H. Allison, Democrat
Special elections
Election Commissioner District 5
Delorise H. Allison, Democrat
Barry Amacker
Apr 26, 2016: Gulf Live: Legislature shorts Jackson County school districts more than $10 million in funding
"The legislature talks about `level funding,'" said Jackson County superintendent Barry Amacker. "For us, that level funding is about $3.5 in under funding each year. We've gotten used to it."
"The legislature talks about `level funding,'" said Jackson County superintendent Barry Amacker. "For us, that level funding is about $3.5 in under funding each year. We've gotten used to it."
Dec 17, 2015: Gulf Live: Local school officials cast wary eye on legislative budget recommendation
Jackson County superintendent Barry Amacker said he "wasn't surprised" at the committee's budget recommendation.
Jackson County superintendent Barry Amacker said he "wasn't surprised" at the committee's budget recommendation.
Jesse Amos
Jan 6, 2016: MBJ: State flag to no longer fly on Washington County properties
Those who voted against the removal of the flag, supervisors Lee Gordon and Jesse Amos, say the issue is a state matter. Gordon says there’s “no doubt” the flag needs to be replaced, but that the “majority of Mississippians” need to vote for its removal.
Those who voted against the removal of the flag, supervisors Lee Gordon and Jesse Amos, say the issue is a state matter. Gordon says there’s “no doubt” the flag needs to be replaced, but that the “majority of Mississippians” need to vote for its removal.
Rusty Anderson
Feb 2, 2016: Gulf Live: Gautier still battling Bemis Avenue sewer problem, lack of transparency from utility authority
"Transparency is an issue," said councilman Rusty Anderson prior to the meeting.
"Transparency is an issue," said councilman Rusty Anderson prior to the meeting.
Felicity Arcement
Jan 19, 2016: Sea Coast Echo: Supervisors name new Hancock administrator
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved Felicity Arcement as the new county administrator.
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved Felicity Arcement as the new county administrator.
Whitney Argenbright [WDAM]
Mar 9, 2015: Whitney Argenbright: WDAM: WPD search for alleged felony shoplifter
Mar 16, 2015: Whitney Argenbright: WDAM: Gas prices drop slightly in Mississippi
Cassie Archebelle [WDAM]
Feb 2, 2016: Cassie Archebelle: WLOX: D'Iberville Ocean Expo Aquarium site sold
Nuria Arias
Mar 8, 2016: Picayune Item: Supervisors hear from Chamber_
Monday, Greater Picayune Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Nuria Arias spoke with the Pearl River County Supervisors about upcoming projects designed to promote not only Picayune but also Pearl River County.
Monday, Greater Picayune Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Nuria Arias spoke with the Pearl River County Supervisors about upcoming projects designed to promote not only Picayune but also Pearl River County.
Jody Ashley [Wayne County, Mississippi Sheriff]
Jan 22, 2016: WLOX: Wayne County drug bust nets 6
Wayne County Sheriff Jody Ashley said his department will continue to rid drugs from the Wayne County area.
Wayne County Sheriff Jody Ashley said his department will continue to rid drugs from the Wayne County area.