Nov 18, 2022: Laurel Leader-Call: COLUMN: Hodge shocked
“Alex … Hey, I’m sorry, I never thought I would hear from you again, so I had deleted you from my phone, but, SURE. I’d love to talk to you” was the next thing out of my mouth. The next day, former Jones County Sheriff Alex Hodge came to the Leader-Call office, looked me squarely in the eyes and said, “I’m sorry.” It was the very first time we had spoken in person since Alex had called me to come over to his office to ask me to pull Managing Editor Sean Murphy off of covering “The Raid on Lyon Ranch Road” back in 2018.
“Alex … Hey, I’m sorry, I never thought I would hear from you again, so I had deleted you from my phone, but, SURE. I’d love to talk to you” was the next thing out of my mouth. The next day, former Jones County Sheriff Alex Hodge came to the Leader-Call office, looked me squarely in the eyes and said, “I’m sorry.” It was the very first time we had spoken in person since Alex had called me to come over to his office to ask me to pull Managing Editor Sean Murphy off of covering “The Raid on Lyon Ranch Road” back in 2018.
Aug 28, 2019: WDAM: Jones Co. Sheriff Hodge reacts to runoff defeat
Jones County Sheriff Alex Hodge was on the job as usual Wednesday, the day after he lost to challenger Macon Davis in Tuesday’s Republican runoff.
Jones County Sheriff Alex Hodge was on the job as usual Wednesday, the day after he lost to challenger Macon Davis in Tuesday’s Republican runoff.
July 25, 2019: Impact: Sheriff Alex Hodge discusses his career, the S.O. budget, his businesses and more
Jones County Sheriff Alex Hodge is finishing up his third term as sheriff of Jones County, but he can still remember when he first had the desire to become a law enforcement officer. It started long before his decision to seek the sheriff’s chair back in 2003
Jones County Sheriff Alex Hodge is finishing up his third term as sheriff of Jones County, but he can still remember when he first had the desire to become a law enforcement officer. It started long before his decision to seek the sheriff’s chair back in 2003
Dec 14, 2018: Laurel Leader-Call: The Madness of Alex Hodge
This newspaper has been blacklisted from the Sheriff’s Department for about five months, but that text message made it official. There is no doubt that Hodge has disagreed with much of our coverage of his department’s actions, especially with the miscarriage of justice perpetrated against two senior citizens, one of them a Purple Heart recipient, in an animal abuse case the sheriff’s department treated like Jones County’s version of 9/11.
This newspaper has been blacklisted from the Sheriff’s Department for about five months, but that text message made it official. There is no doubt that Hodge has disagreed with much of our coverage of his department’s actions, especially with the miscarriage of justice perpetrated against two senior citizens, one of them a Purple Heart recipient, in an animal abuse case the sheriff’s department treated like Jones County’s version of 9/11.
Apr 12, 2016: WDAM: Jones County Sheriff's department investigates possible Castle Doctrine Case
“You have every right to defend yourself and whatever minimal amount of force that it is necessary to do that,” Jones County Sheriff Alex Hodge said. “If that means you have to shoot somebody or whatever you have to do to protect yourself you have that right.”
“You have every right to defend yourself and whatever minimal amount of force that it is necessary to do that,” Jones County Sheriff Alex Hodge said. “If that means you have to shoot somebody or whatever you have to do to protect yourself you have that right.”
Jan 11, 2016: Picayune Item: State’s sheriff’s association trying to get radar in deputies’ hands
Jones County Sheriff Alex Hodge, the president of the sheriff’s association, said he hopes this is the year the law is changed.
Jones County Sheriff Alex Hodge, the president of the sheriff’s association, said he hopes this is the year the law is changed.
Oct 1, 2015: WDAM: Jones County Sheriff's Department execute large drug bust
Adam Bolton, 29 and Chris Valentine, 27 were arrested by sheriff deputies. Sheriff Alex Hodge said two suspects were on their radar and a tip from a caller led them to arrest the two men and drug discovery.
Adam Bolton, 29 and Chris Valentine, 27 were arrested by sheriff deputies. Sheriff Alex Hodge said two suspects were on their radar and a tip from a caller led them to arrest the two men and drug discovery.
Sept 18, 2015: WDAM: Jones County Sheriff Alex Hodge visits Washington in bid to stop legislation
For Jones County Sheriff Alex Hodge, a trip to Washington, D.C. has become his best option to tell about his concerns the safety that the legislation, if passed, could have on Jones County, Mississippi and the rest of the country.
For Jones County Sheriff Alex Hodge, a trip to Washington, D.C. has become his best option to tell about his concerns the safety that the legislation, if passed, could have on Jones County, Mississippi and the rest of the country.
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Aug 6, 2015: Laurel leader Call: Hodge inspires JCJC summer graduates to strive forward in life
Alex Hodge, Jones County Sheriff and president of the Mississippi Sheriff’s Association, shared with the graduates personal heartfelt lessons from life including personal reflections on achieving his dream. June 30, 2015: Y'all Politics: Every Republican Sheriff in the State endorses MS Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves for Re-election
Sheriffs endorsing Lt. Gov. Reeves include: Calhoun Co. Sheriff Greg Pollan, DeSoto Co. Sheriff Bill Rasco, George Co. Sheriff Dean Howell, Hancock Co. Sheriff Ricky Adam, Harrison Co. Sheriff Melvin Brisolara , Jackson Co. Sheriff Mike Ezell, Jones Co. Sheriff Alex Hodge , Lamar Co. Sheriff Danny Rigel , Lauderdale Co. Sheriff William "Billy" Sollie, Lawrence Co. Sheriff Joel Thames, Leake Co. Sheriff Greg Waggoner, Lee Co. Sheriff Jim Johnson, Lincoln Co. Sheriff Steve Rushing , Lowndes Co. Sheriff Mike Arledge, Madison Co. Sheriff Randy Tucker, Marion Co. Sheriff Berkley Hall , Neshoba Co. Sheriff Tommy Waddell , Newton Co. Sheriff Jackie Knight, Pearl River Co. Sheriff David Allison, Pike Co., Sheriff Mark Shepherd, Rankin Co. Sheriff Bryan Bailey, Simpson Co. Sheriff Kenneth Lewis |
Mar 10, 2015: WDAM: Jones County sheriff now has challenger
Nearly two months in and current Jones County Sheriff Alex Hodge appeared to have no challenger for the August primary election, but just an hour before the qualifying deadline passed, Sylvester Busby filed to run as Jones County sheriff. |
Mar 12, 2015: WDAM: Jones County sheriff aiming at career, not term
Jones County Sheriff Alex Hodge is running for re-election. “This is not a four year term this is a career,” said Sheriff Hodge. “These people are investing their lives in this county, not for a term.” 
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