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Former Jackson County deputy sentenced to 20 years for embezzlement of public funds
SUMMARY: Johnny Ray Jefferson, age 52, pleaded guilty to embezzlement of $37,330 from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office seizure account. He was sentenced to 20 years, with 15 suspended, and 5 years on intensive supervision. Jefferson returned the stolen funds before his guilty plea and confessed to taking the money in an interview. The investigation revealed that he had taken money from seizure packages on four occasions. The District Attorney condemned Jefferson's breach of trust and insisted on holding him accountable. Despite letters of support from the community, Judge Kathy Jackson handed down the sentence. This case was taken on as a special assignment to hold offenders accountable for breaching public trust.
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SUMMARY: Ten Army and three Air Force cadets from the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) ROTC were commissioned as Second Lieutenants. The Army ceremony at Camp Shelby featured Major General Janson D. Boyles, while the Air Force ceremony on campus featured Brigadier General Mary-Kathryn Haddad. LTC Juan J. Ortiz praised the Army cadets for their leadership, and Lt. Col. Sheena Puleali'i commended the Air Force cadets for their commitment. Distinguished Military Graduate 2LT Jeremiah J. Parker expressed pride in his training and future goals. Commissioned cadets include 2LT Miruna Avram, 2LT Braxton Bailey, 2LT Jada Fairley, among others.
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Hancock Chamber announces Small Business Grant recipients and Regan Kane as the 2024 Jody Compretta Person of Passion, names Mary M. Perkins board member Emeritus
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