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.
Ricky Adam
Feb 9, 2016: Sea Coast Echo: Grand jury recommends more training and courthouse security
The grand jury recommended that the Hancock County Board of Supervisors provide more security at the courthouse on Main Street. The past six grand juries have recommended more security; however, the board of supervisors last year cut the budgets of Sheriff Ricky Adam and Circuit Clerk Karen Ruhr.
The grand jury recommended that the Hancock County Board of Supervisors provide more security at the courthouse on Main Street. The past six grand juries have recommended more security; however, the board of supervisors last year cut the budgets of Sheriff Ricky Adam and Circuit Clerk Karen Ruhr.
Scotty Adam
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.
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.
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
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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.