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Butch Raby
May 5, 2016: Picayune Item: Aldermen tackle tattoo parlor and facility repair
In another matter, O’Neal said the board discussed the problems with the current police department facility. Poplarville Police Chief Butch Raby told the board there is a problem with the A/C compressor and there are other major electrical problems in the building, O’Neal said. The board took no action on the matter but are seeking quotes.
In another matter, O’Neal said the board discussed the problems with the current police department facility. Poplarville Police Chief Butch Raby told the board there is a problem with the A/C compressor and there are other major electrical problems in the building, O’Neal said. The board took no action on the matter but are seeking quotes.
Don Raby [Poplarville, Mississippi Police Chief]
June 6, 2016: Picayune Item: Poplarville swears in new city clerk and police chief
Tuesday, the Poplarville Board of Aldermen began the first board meeting of 2016 with the swearing in of city clerk Jane O’Neal and Poplarville Police Chief Don “Butch” Raby by Poplarville Mayor Brad Necaise.
Tuesday, the Poplarville Board of Aldermen began the first board meeting of 2016 with the swearing in of city clerk Jane O’Neal and Poplarville Police Chief Don “Butch” Raby by Poplarville Mayor Brad Necaise.
Donald Rafferty [Bay St Louis, Mississippi City Attorney]
Feb 5, 2016: Sea Coast Echo: Mayor intends to veto bond use to replace DOJ funds
Council members voted 7-0 Tuesday to transfer the funds from the city's reserves, but then authorized city attorney Donald Rafferty to file a bond claim against Mayor Les Fillingame, former city clerks Katherine Smith and David Kolf, and the city's auditors Wright Ward, and Hatten and Guel. Council members said it was an attempt to recoup the money so that the burden was not left on the taxpayers back.
Council members voted 7-0 Tuesday to transfer the funds from the city's reserves, but then authorized city attorney Donald Rafferty to file a bond claim against Mayor Les Fillingame, former city clerks Katherine Smith and David Kolf, and the city's auditors Wright Ward, and Hatten and Guel. Council members said it was an attempt to recoup the money so that the burden was not left on the taxpayers back.
Jan 8, 2016: Sea Coast Echo: Auditors explain review of Bay files
A few of the council members renewed their complaints about a lack of a sufficient service contract between the city and city attorney Donald Rafferty.
A few of the council members renewed their complaints about a lack of a sufficient service contract between the city and city attorney Donald Rafferty.
Henry Randle [Aberdeen, Mississippi Police Chief]
Jan 13, 2016: Monroe County Journal: Aberdeen Police Department seeks person of interest in shooting
According to Aberdeen Police Chief Henry Randle, Charles Courtney Thompson, 41, is being sought as a person of interest in the shooting case that left 50-year-old Troy Weaver dead Wednesday morning and sent Weaver’s oldest son to the North Mississippi Medical Center.
According to Aberdeen Police Chief Henry Randle, Charles Courtney Thompson, 41, is being sought as a person of interest in the shooting case that left 50-year-old Troy Weaver dead Wednesday morning and sent Weaver’s oldest son to the North Mississippi Medical Center.
Jan 13, 2016: Monroe County Jounral: Shooting suspect arrested
According to Aberdeen Police Chief Henry Randle, Charles Courtney Thompson was arrested at approximately 4 p.m. Wednesday in connection to a shooting earlier in the day at Cullum Apartments.
According to Aberdeen Police Chief Henry Randle, Charles Courtney Thompson was arrested at approximately 4 p.m. Wednesday in connection to a shooting earlier in the day at Cullum Apartments.
Dec 16, 2015: WTVA: Aberdeen alderman OK body camera, alcohol policies
Aldermen adopted the policy at the recommendation of Chief Henry Randle. The city has had the cameras for several weeks but did not have a policy. But, problems in Columbus with officers not properly using their cameras, helped speed up Aberdeen’s decision.
Aldermen adopted the policy at the recommendation of Chief Henry Randle. The city has had the cameras for several weeks but did not have a policy. But, problems in Columbus with officers not properly using their cameras, helped speed up Aberdeen’s decision.
michael randolph
Jan 20, 2023: Clarion Ledger: Bill would take power from Jackson elected officials on cases within improvement district
The chief justice, who would appoint judges, is elected to the court by their district and then chosen by the other justices. Hinds County is in the state's first supreme court district, but so are 21 other Central Mississippi counties, and there are also two other districts which the chief justice may come from. Currently Chief Justice Michael Randolph is from Hattiesburg and was elected to the court by the second district, in South Mississippi.
The chief justice, who would appoint judges, is elected to the court by their district and then chosen by the other justices. Hinds County is in the state's first supreme court district, but so are 21 other Central Mississippi counties, and there are also two other districts which the chief justice may come from. Currently Chief Justice Michael Randolph is from Hattiesburg and was elected to the court by the second district, in South Mississippi.
Jerry Rankin
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Mar 3, 2021: Baptist News Global: The charismatic story is part of the Baptist story, historian contends
In 1995, the Southern Baptist International Mission Board chose a president, Jerry Rankin, who acknowledged he spoke in tongues during his private prayers but who maintained he was not a charismatic. “His election seemed to show some cautious flexibility regarding private worship devotions,” Weaver said. June 28, 2012: Jerry Rankin: Down Home in Mississippi: SBC–Illusion of Unity Sept 6, 2009: Baptist Press: IMB leader Jerry Rankin announces retirement
-International Mission Board President Jerry Rankin announced today (Sept. 16) he will retire July 31, 2010, ending a 17-year tenure marked by sweeping organizational changes and a steady personal calling. |
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Theresa Ratliff
Jan 28, 2016: WAPT: New foster care director details system changes
Since Chandler is from the state of Mississippi, he is in a better position to really identify our needs and look at the areas we need to improve in and make sure our children are taken care of and moved through the foster care system," Mississippi Child Welfare Conference Chairman Dr. Theresa Ratliff said.
Since Chandler is from the state of Mississippi, he is in a better position to really identify our needs and look at the areas we need to improve in and make sure our children are taken care of and moved through the foster care system," Mississippi Child Welfare Conference Chairman Dr. Theresa Ratliff said.
Hurley Ray
Dec 15, 2015: Gulf Live: Gautier leaders ban keeping animals in vacant, unoccupied dwellings
Neighborhood complaints of nuisance noise and bad odors prompted the action that was approved by all but Councilman Hurley Ray
Neighborhood complaints of nuisance noise and bad odors prompted the action that was approved by all but Councilman Hurley Ray
Melvin Ray
Jan 22, 2016: Sun Herald: Three teens, parolee accused in drive-by shooting
Justice Court Judges Melvin Ray and Dianne Ladner set their bonds at $100,000 each.
Justice Court Judges Melvin Ray and Dianne Ladner set their bonds at $100,000 each.
Whit Read [Clarksdale, Mississippi Police Chief]
Mar 26, 2015: WLBT: 19-year-old facing charges in Clarksdale murder
Clarksdale Police Chief Whit Read says the murder took place after an altercation between several individuals, but declined to say if any were related to the Messenger family.
Clarksdale Police Chief Whit Read says the murder took place after an altercation between several individuals, but declined to say if any were related to the Messenger family.
Ron Rech
May 20, 2016: Diamondhead: Diamondhead Secures $1.7 million in Grants for City Initiatives
Councilman Ron Rech, who regularly attends the Hancock County Board of Supervisors meetings to enhance communications between the city and the county, provided a report. The Kapalama replacement bridge work should begin by June 1; and, the East Hancock Library should reopen this summer.
Councilman Ron Rech, who regularly attends the Hancock County Board of Supervisors meetings to enhance communications between the city and the county, provided a report. The Kapalama replacement bridge work should begin by June 1; and, the East Hancock Library should reopen this summer.
Clovis Reed
May 20, 2016: Diamondhead: Diamondhead Secures $1.7 million in Grants for City Initiatives
Over the past three years, the City of Diamondhead has secured $1.7 million in grants for City initiatives as presented by City Manager Clovis Reed during the May 17th city council meeting. This was made possible through the efforts of Diamondhead elected officials and staff working in concert with state agencies and the legislature. The city match for these projects is estimated at only $600,000 for a total project value of nearly $2.3 million.
Over the past three years, the City of Diamondhead has secured $1.7 million in grants for City initiatives as presented by City Manager Clovis Reed during the May 17th city council meeting. This was made possible through the efforts of Diamondhead elected officials and staff working in concert with state agencies and the legislature. The city match for these projects is estimated at only $600,000 for a total project value of nearly $2.3 million.
May 10, 2016: Sea Coast Echo: Diamondhead City Council asks state for performance audit
The Diamondhead City Council on Tuesday approved several actions that had been taken by City Manager Clovis Reed over the past 18 months, apparently without council approval, and--at Reed's request--the council will seek a performance audit from the state auditor's office.
The Diamondhead City Council on Tuesday approved several actions that had been taken by City Manager Clovis Reed over the past 18 months, apparently without council approval, and--at Reed's request--the council will seek a performance audit from the state auditor's office.
Fred Reeves
Mar 2, 2016: WDAM: Nearly 50 Mississippi mayors endorse Clinton
Mayor of Port Gibson, Fred Reeves
Mayor of Port Gibson, Fred Reeves
jeffrey reed
April 6, 2021: WLOX: Familiar faces to lead Bay St. Louis after primary election results
Mayor Mike Favre ran unopposed in the election as did Ward 3 Councilman Jeffrey Reed and Ward 6 Councilman Josh DeSalvo.
Mayor Mike Favre ran unopposed in the election as did Ward 3 Councilman Jeffrey Reed and Ward 6 Councilman Josh DeSalvo.
jeff reynolds
Feb 14, 2023: Jackson Jambalya: Judge Orders Briarwood 1 Owner's Arrest
The owner of the Briarwood 1 building moved one step closer to going to jail after Jackson Municipal Court Judge Jeff Reynolds issued an arrest warrant for Michael Kohan today. New York resident Mike Kohan owns the building through his company, Briarwood Holding Realty, LLC. The building has been neglected for years and fallen into a serious state of disrepair. Jackson Code Enforcement officers found numerous violations and cited the owner.
The owner of the Briarwood 1 building moved one step closer to going to jail after Jackson Municipal Court Judge Jeff Reynolds issued an arrest warrant for Michael Kohan today. New York resident Mike Kohan owns the building through his company, Briarwood Holding Realty, LLC. The building has been neglected for years and fallen into a serious state of disrepair. Jackson Code Enforcement officers found numerous violations and cited the owner.
Bobby Richardson
Jan 30, 2016: Fourth Ward Cleaver: What's Up, Waveland? - February 2016
Waveland Mayor Mike Smith, Alderman Bobby Richardson and I recently attended the Mississippi Municipal League’s 2016 Mid-Winter Legislative Conference in Jackson, Mississippi.
Waveland Mayor Mike Smith, Alderman Bobby Richardson and I recently attended the Mississippi Municipal League’s 2016 Mid-Winter Legislative Conference in Jackson, Mississippi.
Joseph Richardson
Nov 4, 2015: Monroe Journal: New and existing faces to fill county seats following election results
For the county supervisors race, Democrat Joseph Richardson will serve as District 1 supervisor after defeating Republican Gregg Kennedy. Richardson received 1,480 votes, or 61.98 percent, compared to Kennedy’s 904 votes, or 37.86 percent.
For the county supervisors race, Democrat Joseph Richardson will serve as District 1 supervisor after defeating Republican Gregg Kennedy. Richardson received 1,480 votes, or 61.98 percent, compared to Kennedy’s 904 votes, or 37.86 percent.
Roderick Richardson
Apr 6, 2015: Charisma: With Abrupt Notice, University Cancels Pastor's Easter Service
It's all but guaranteed the pews will be packed and that presented a challenge to Roderick Richardson, the pastor of The Word Center Church in Jackson, Mississippi.
It's all but guaranteed the pews will be packed and that presented a challenge to Roderick Richardson, the pastor of The Word Center Church in Jackson, Mississippi.
Wade Ricks
Feb 9, 2016: WTOK: Collinsville On the Road to Long Recovery
"It really is amazing to see how many people came to Collinsville in the Lauderdale County area," Collinsville First Baptist Church Pastor Wade Ricks said.
"It really is amazing to see how many people came to Collinsville in the Lauderdale County area," Collinsville First Baptist Church Pastor Wade Ricks said.
andy rishton
Feb 15, 2023: Picayune Item: Mississippi Elections 2023: Breakdown of State Senate
Democrats also have a candidate in Districts 10 and 40. In District 10, Senator Neil Whaley will be challenged, again, by Democrat Andre DeBerry. Whaley defeated DeBerry by more than 15 points four years ago and the district has been made more Republican post-redistricting. In District 40, Senator Angela Hill is being challenged by Andy Rishton in the primary. She should win that before facing Thomas Lehr in the general election. Hill defeated Lehr by more than 50 points in 2019.
Democrats also have a candidate in Districts 10 and 40. In District 10, Senator Neil Whaley will be challenged, again, by Democrat Andre DeBerry. Whaley defeated DeBerry by more than 15 points four years ago and the district has been made more Republican post-redistricting. In District 40, Senator Angela Hill is being challenged by Andy Rishton in the primary. She should win that before facing Thomas Lehr in the general election. Hill defeated Lehr by more than 50 points in 2019.
spencer ritchie
Feb 10, 2023: Daily Journal: DeSoto County lawyer files residency challenge against PSC candidate Gunasekara
Spencer Ritchie, former director of the state GOP and an attorney, is representing Gunasekara in the residency challenge before the state Republican Party.
Ritchie in a statement said that under Mississippi law, citizenship and residency are “not synonymous.”
“To the extent Mandy ever lost her Mississippi citizenship during her time working in D.C., which is debatable, she certainly regained it once she took several concrete steps in 2018 to abandon D.C. and once again make Mississippi her permanent home,” Ritchie said. “There is no doubt that since that time Mississippi has been her primary and permanent home.”
Spencer Ritchie, former director of the state GOP and an attorney, is representing Gunasekara in the residency challenge before the state Republican Party.
Ritchie in a statement said that under Mississippi law, citizenship and residency are “not synonymous.”
“To the extent Mandy ever lost her Mississippi citizenship during her time working in D.C., which is debatable, she certainly regained it once she took several concrete steps in 2018 to abandon D.C. and once again make Mississippi her permanent home,” Ritchie said. “There is no doubt that since that time Mississippi has been her primary and permanent home.”
Camille Roberts
Jan 3, 2016: Daily Journal: Ready to go to work: Newly elected county officials jump right in Monday
Camille M. Roberts has spent the last 15 years working in the Lee County Justice Center, but Jan. 4 will mark her first day as Circuit Clerk, overseeing multiple courts and a dozen employees.
Camille M. Roberts has spent the last 15 years working in the Lee County Justice Center, but Jan. 4 will mark her first day as Circuit Clerk, overseeing multiple courts and a dozen employees.
Laurie Bertram Roberts
Edwin Robinson
Feb 24, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Durant Superintendent Not Allowed to Speak on His District’s Consolidation
Edwin Robinson, superintendent of Durant Public School District, has his back turned to the doorway of the Senate gallery, so he doesn't immediately notice the children, some dressed in green and white hoodies, trooping from the entrance behind him. But even with his back turned, they recognize him. Several pairs of eyes trail the stiff line of his shoulders, his tense posture. Several children wave, nudge their neighbors in line—"It's Mr. Robinson!"—before trailing around the corner, continuing their tour of the Capitol.
Edwin Robinson, superintendent of Durant Public School District, has his back turned to the doorway of the Senate gallery, so he doesn't immediately notice the children, some dressed in green and white hoodies, trooping from the entrance behind him. But even with his back turned, they recognize him. Several pairs of eyes trail the stiff line of his shoulders, his tense posture. Several children wave, nudge their neighbors in line—"It's Mr. Robinson!"—before trailing around the corner, continuing their tour of the Capitol.
Jean Robinson
Nov 4, 2015: Monroe Journal: New and existing faces to fill county seats following election results
Jean Robinson ran unopposed for the District 4 Monroe County Board of Education seat, which is nonpartisan; and for Nettleton School District 5, James Malone ran unopposed for the nonpartisan seat.
Jean Robinson ran unopposed for the District 4 Monroe County Board of Education seat, which is nonpartisan; and for Nettleton School District 5, James Malone ran unopposed for the nonpartisan seat.
jim robinson
Jan 5, 2023: Desoto Times Tribune: Horn Lake City Administrator Jim Robinson announces run for District 5 Supervisor
Jim Robinson has devoted over two decades of his life working to improve the lives of people in DeSoto County. As a school teacher, YMCA administrator, community volunteer, and now as city administrator of Horn Lake, Robinson is hoping to take that experience to the next level as county supervisor for District 5.
Jim Robinson has devoted over two decades of his life working to improve the lives of people in DeSoto County. As a school teacher, YMCA administrator, community volunteer, and now as city administrator of Horn Lake, Robinson is hoping to take that experience to the next level as county supervisor for District 5.
Myra Robinson
Feb 3, 2016:Myra Robinson: Gulf Live: Moss Point residents experiencing discolored water during city repairs, but water is safe
Percy Robinson
Mar 2, 2016: WDAM: Nearly 50 Mississippi mayors endorse Clinton
Mayor of Summit, Percy Robinson
Mayor of Summit, Percy Robinson
Brad Rogers [Pearl, Mississippi Mayor]
Jan 15, 2015: Mississippi Business Journal: Critics say Pearl out to eliminate mobile homes and apartments – not safeguard them
Mayor Brad Rogers, who is in his second 4-year term, is an enthusiastic supporter of the new land-use rules Bobo has proposed. “I see it as bringing our rental housing into good code,” he said in an interview Monday.
Mayor Brad Rogers, who is in his second 4-year term, is an enthusiastic supporter of the new land-use rules Bobo has proposed. “I see it as bringing our rental housing into good code,” he said in an interview Monday.
Cora Rogers
Feb 6, 2016: Hattiesberg American: Lumberton board welcomes new alderman
Alderwoman Cora Rogers was ill. Once a quorum was present, Mayor Kent Crider explained, because only one applicant for Ward 1 alderman had qualified, state officials said a special election was not required.
Alderwoman Cora Rogers was ill. Once a quorum was present, Mayor Kent Crider explained, because only one applicant for Ward 1 alderman had qualified, state officials said a special election was not required.
Tony Roper
Jan 3, 2016: Daily Journal: Ready to go to work: Newly elected county officials jump right in Monday
At the same time, Tony Roper and Mike Smith will begin their tenures as Lee County supervisors with their first board meeting at 9 a.m.
At the same time, Tony Roper and Mike Smith will begin their tenures as Lee County supervisors with their first board meeting at 9 a.m.
Charlie Ross
Dec 9, 2015: Madison County Journal: PERRY/Presidential primaries
Bush previously released a list of supporters in Mississippi including, among others, State Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney, former state Senators Merle Flowers of Southaven and Charlie Ross of Brandon, former Mississippi Republican Party Chairmen Jim Herring and Clarke Reed, and MSU "First Lady" Rhonda Keenum. Austin Barbour of Jackson is serving as a senior advisor to the Bush campaign.
Bush previously released a list of supporters in Mississippi including, among others, State Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney, former state Senators Merle Flowers of Southaven and Charlie Ross of Brandon, former Mississippi Republican Party Chairmen Jim Herring and Clarke Reed, and MSU "First Lady" Rhonda Keenum. Austin Barbour of Jackson is serving as a senior advisor to the Bush campaign.
Chas Rowland
Nov 11, 2014: Bapist News Global: Baptist preacher breaks ranks on gay rights
Chas Rowland, pastor of Bovina Baptist Church in Vicksburg, Miss., told Baptist Press the HRC campaign is an attempt to use spokespersons claiming to be Southern Baptists to “normalize” homosexuality in a way that does not align with the majority view. “There is no doubt where Mississippi Baptists stand,” said Rowland, a board member of Mississippi Baptists’ Christian Action Commission. "We affirm biblical marriage."
Chas Rowland, pastor of Bovina Baptist Church in Vicksburg, Miss., told Baptist Press the HRC campaign is an attempt to use spokespersons claiming to be Southern Baptists to “normalize” homosexuality in a way that does not align with the majority view. “There is no doubt where Mississippi Baptists stand,” said Rowland, a board member of Mississippi Baptists’ Christian Action Commission. "We affirm biblical marriage."
David Ruffin
Mar 2, 2016: WDAM: Nearly 50 Mississippi mayors endorse Clinton
Mayor of Doddsville, David Ruffin
Mayor of Doddsville, David Ruffin
Karen Ruhr
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.
Steve Rushing
Apr 14, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Man shot after allegedly rushing Lincoln deputies with a gun
Sheriff Steve Rushing said two deputies were responding to a call of a disturbance around 6 a.m. when a man ran from the home with a weapon pointed at them.
Sheriff Steve Rushing said two deputies were responding to a call of a disturbance around 6 a.m. when a man ran from the home with a weapon pointed at them.
Ron Rychiak [University of Mississippi Professor]
Jan 19, 2015: Paul Gallo: Super Talk Mississippi: BELIEVE NOTHING YOU HEAR AND ONLY HALF OF WHAT YOU SEE!
One of my frequent guests on the GalloShow has been University of Mississippi Professor Ron Rychlak. His books have been a great refresher to this subject-none more so than his latest book, “Disinformation”. In the book, he revealed that the Communist movement had more agents employed in the task of disinformation than they did in their army.
One of my frequent guests on the GalloShow has been University of Mississippi Professor Ron Rychlak. His books have been a great refresher to this subject-none more so than his latest book, “Disinformation”. In the book, he revealed that the Communist movement had more agents employed in the task of disinformation than they did in their army.