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“While I believe everyone should be treated with respect, I take serious issue with any flag flying at a VA facility that promotes social policy positions or political statement...For these reasons, I am writing to request that this flag, and any other flags promoting social policy positions or political statements, be removed." -Mike Ezell to Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough and Dr. Stephanie Repasky; June 3, 2023
June 3, 2023: Fox13: Mississippi congressman asks VA leaders to remove rainbow Pride flag
A Mississippi lawmaker on Friday called on veterans leaders to remove a rainbow flag flying at the entrance to the Biloxi VA Medical Center. On Friday, U.S. Rep. Mike Ezell sent a letter about the flag to Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough and Dr. Stephanie Repasky, who serves as interim director of the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, WLOX-TV reported. |
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Jan 7, 2023: WTOK: Mike Ezell sworn in as newest member of Mississippi’s Congressional delegation
After four days of ballots, Congressman Mike Ezell was finally sworn into office early Saturday morning to represent Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District.
After four days of ballots, Congressman Mike Ezell was finally sworn into office early Saturday morning to represent Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District.
Dec 20, 2022: Gulf Live: Sheriff’s department says farewell to Mike Ezell
After four decades in law enforcement -- the last eight at Jackson County’s sheriff -- Mike Ezell said goodbye to his law enforcement colleagues as he prepares to shift his attention to making law, not enforcing it.
Ezell will be sworn in Jan. 3 as a United States Representative, from Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District
After four decades in law enforcement -- the last eight at Jackson County’s sheriff -- Mike Ezell said goodbye to his law enforcement colleagues as he prepares to shift his attention to making law, not enforcing it.
Ezell will be sworn in Jan. 3 as a United States Representative, from Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District
June 9, 2022: Gulf Live: Former opponents all back Mike Ezell in runoff versus Palazzo
With three of his former opponents standing behind him, Mike Ezell said Thursday he was honored to have the support of all five of the candidates who lost in Tuesday’s GOP primary in Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District race.
“This is such an honor, to be standing here with all these men and to know we all have one common goal: to make our state better and to be serving you,” said Ezell, the Jackson County sheriff, from a podium inside the Great Southern Club, with candidates-turned-supporters Carl Boyanton, Clay Wagner and State Rep. Brice Wiggins standing behind him, along with Pete Wilson, there to represent Raymond Brooks.
June 7, 2022: New York Post: Under-fire Mississippi GOP Rep. Palazzo fails to avoid primary runoff
Palazzo, who has served in the House of Representatives since 2011, led with 32% of the vote. His run-off challenger has yet to be determined as Mike Ezell had garnered 24% of the vote, just one percentage point ahead of Clay Wagner with 94% of the precincts reporting on Tuesday night. Palazzo will face off against the eventual second-place finisher in a June 28 runoff after all candidates failed to earn 50% of the vote.
The field of challengers to Palazzo also included businessman Carl Boyanton and State Sen. Brice Wiggins. Candidates Raymond Brooks and Kidron Peterson also threw their hats in the ring.
Oct 25, 2021: WTVA: Mississippi state Sen. Wiggins challenging US Rep. Palazzo
Other Republicans running for the congressional seat are Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell, Carl Boyanton, Clay Wagner, Louis Charles Hook and Raymond Brooks.
Democrat David Seller and Libertarian Alden Johnson are also running.
With three of his former opponents standing behind him, Mike Ezell said Thursday he was honored to have the support of all five of the candidates who lost in Tuesday’s GOP primary in Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District race.
“This is such an honor, to be standing here with all these men and to know we all have one common goal: to make our state better and to be serving you,” said Ezell, the Jackson County sheriff, from a podium inside the Great Southern Club, with candidates-turned-supporters Carl Boyanton, Clay Wagner and State Rep. Brice Wiggins standing behind him, along with Pete Wilson, there to represent Raymond Brooks.
June 7, 2022: New York Post: Under-fire Mississippi GOP Rep. Palazzo fails to avoid primary runoff
Palazzo, who has served in the House of Representatives since 2011, led with 32% of the vote. His run-off challenger has yet to be determined as Mike Ezell had garnered 24% of the vote, just one percentage point ahead of Clay Wagner with 94% of the precincts reporting on Tuesday night. Palazzo will face off against the eventual second-place finisher in a June 28 runoff after all candidates failed to earn 50% of the vote.
The field of challengers to Palazzo also included businessman Carl Boyanton and State Sen. Brice Wiggins. Candidates Raymond Brooks and Kidron Peterson also threw their hats in the ring.
Oct 25, 2021: WTVA: Mississippi state Sen. Wiggins challenging US Rep. Palazzo
Other Republicans running for the congressional seat are Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell, Carl Boyanton, Clay Wagner, Louis Charles Hook and Raymond Brooks.
Democrat David Seller and Libertarian Alden Johnson are also running.
Mar 21, 2016: Sun Herald: Mayor: Ocean Springs would be hard hit by end of inmate work program
Sheriff Mike Ezell recommended Monday morning that Jackson County end its inmate work program rather than pick up the cost of running it from the state Department of Corrections.
Sheriff Mike Ezell recommended Monday morning that Jackson County end its inmate work program rather than pick up the cost of running it from the state Department of Corrections.
Feb 3, 2016: Sun Herald: Ocean Springs man accused of cyberstalking church members
Deputies began investigating the incident Dec. 18 after they got a report of "electronic communications of a threatening and harassing nature against the pastor, staff and parishioners" of the church, Sheriff Mike Ezell said in a press release. "Some of these communications included both threats of violence and racial slurs," Ezell said.
Deputies began investigating the incident Dec. 18 after they got a report of "electronic communications of a threatening and harassing nature against the pastor, staff and parishioners" of the church, Sheriff Mike Ezell said in a press release. "Some of these communications included both threats of violence and racial slurs," Ezell said.
Jan 20, 2016: Sun Herald: Jackson County deputies save choking infant
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said deputies Nathan Fisher and Christina Pitalo, along with Sgt. Mitchell McMillan, on Saturday responded to a call regarding a choking infant in the 9000 block of Smith Avenue.
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said deputies Nathan Fisher and Christina Pitalo, along with Sgt. Mitchell McMillan, on Saturday responded to a call regarding a choking infant in the 9000 block of Smith Avenue.
Jan 12, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Body found of man missing after wreck
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said in a release that the body of Gerald Williamson, 45, was found in an area of woods near Highway 613 and T.C. Whittington Road that he was seen running into after he wrecked his car.
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said in a release that the body of Gerald Williamson, 45, was found in an area of woods near Highway 613 and T.C. Whittington Road that he was seen running into after he wrecked his car.
Jan 11, 2016: WLOX: Ezell: Home invasion suspects tied up homeowner with duct tape
According to Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell, neighbors found the victim duct taped and lying on the floor after they heard him calling out for help.
According to Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell, neighbors found the victim duct taped and lying on the floor after they heard him calling out for help.
Jan 8, 2016: WLOX: Two arrested in Jackson Co. grand larceny investigation
A grand larceny investigation in Jackson County led to two arrests and the recovery of a stolen 4-wheeler and dirt bike, according to Sheriff Mike Ezell.
A grand larceny investigation in Jackson County led to two arrests and the recovery of a stolen 4-wheeler and dirt bike, according to Sheriff Mike Ezell.
Dec 10, 2015: Gulf Live: Jackson County to crack down on drunk driving during holidays
"Too many people think their actions don't affect anybody else," said Sheriff Mike Ezell. "They know it's illegal. They know it's wrong. But they do it anyway – they make decisions as if those statistics just can't happen to them."
"Too many people think their actions don't affect anybody else," said Sheriff Mike Ezell. "They know it's illegal. They know it's wrong. But they do it anyway – they make decisions as if those statistics just can't happen to them."
Oct 19, 2015: WLOX: Boy, 14, critically injured after crashing mother's SUV
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said the 14-year-old took his mother’s 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer without permission.
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said the 14-year-old took his mother’s 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer without permission.
Aug 27, 2015: WLOX: Ezell identifies Biloxi firefighter killed in Vancleave domestic dispute
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell identified the man as 45-year-old Richard Lewis Moore. Ezell said Moore’s wife, 44-year-old Michelle Moore, was taken in for questioning after the shooting.
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell identified the man as 45-year-old Richard Lewis Moore. Ezell said Moore’s wife, 44-year-old Michelle Moore, was taken in for questioning after the shooting.
Aug 3, 2015: WXXV: Jackson County Sheriff's Race
Not even a year after winning the special election, Sheriff Mike Ezell is campaigning again, this time, for a full term as Jackson County’s sheriff. Running against him is Pascagoula police officer, Bob Cochran.
Not even a year after winning the special election, Sheriff Mike Ezell is campaigning again, this time, for a full term as Jackson County’s sheriff. Running against him is Pascagoula police officer, Bob Cochran.
Mar 25, 2015: MBJ: South Mississippi police: Texting drivers beware
“All you’ve got to do is stand on a corner watching traffic or watching others while you drive, and you can see so many people with their hands on their phone, trying to get a text or send one,” Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell told The Sun Herald.
“All you’ve got to do is stand on a corner watching traffic or watching others while you drive, and you can see so many people with their hands on their phone, trying to get a text or send one,” Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell told The Sun Herald.
Apr 2, 2015: Gulf Live: Shrimp sandwich scam leaving some Jackson County residents poorer, still hungry
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell is warning residents of a scam involving shrimp sandwiches.
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell is warning residents of a scam involving shrimp sandwiches.
Apr 1, 2015: WXXV: Jackson County Sheriff to speak on neighborhood watch
For the past couple of months, Jackson County has been the scene of a variety of crimes, from shootings, a rash of burglaries, and murders. In an effort to eliminate crime, Sheriff Mike Ezell is visiting cities throughout Jackson County to promote the new neighborhood watch program.
For the past couple of months, Jackson County has been the scene of a variety of crimes, from shootings, a rash of burglaries, and murders. In an effort to eliminate crime, Sheriff Mike Ezell is visiting cities throughout Jackson County to promote the new neighborhood watch program.
Apr 1, 2015: WLOX: Jackson County Sheriff's deputies search for missing Vancleave teen
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said nearly two weeks ago, Destiny said she was going to a birthday party in Alabama. But since then, her family has not been able to locate her. Destiny's mother has now asked deputies to please find her daughter.
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said nearly two weeks ago, Destiny said she was going to a birthday party in Alabama. But since then, her family has not been able to locate her. Destiny's mother has now asked deputies to please find her daughter.
Mar 27, 2015: Gulf Live: Jackson County Sheriff's Office to host community meeting in St. Martin
Sheriff Mike Ezell will be addressing the department's new Community Watch program, as well as other issues of interest to the community.
Sheriff Mike Ezell will be addressing the department's new Community Watch program, as well as other issues of interest to the community.
Mar 25, 2015: Gulf Live: Mississippi law enforcement officials: Starting July 1, $25 fines for reading, typing or sending message while driving
"All you've got to do is stand on a corner watching traffic or watching others while you drive, and you can see so many people with their hands on their phone, trying to get a text or send one," Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell.
"All you've got to do is stand on a corner watching traffic or watching others while you drive, and you can see so many people with their hands on their phone, trying to get a text or send one," Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell.
Mar 6, 2015: Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell fired a deputy after learning he made threatening remarks and racial slurs in an audio recording during an Xbox Live gaming session.
Nov 25, 2014: Mike Ezell is Jackson County's new sheriff, voters decided in runoff election against Scott McIlrath.