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Governor Phil Bryant Appoints John Dowdy Director of Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics

Wednesday, September 21 by Caston Countz

Jackson, Miss. – Gov. Phil Bryant announced today that he has appointed John Dowdy director of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics. Dowdy replaces Sam Owens, who is retiring. Dowdy comes to MBN from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for... Read More.

Cochran, Tester Introduce Bill to Update 95 Year Old Livestock Marketing Law

Friday, September 16 by Caston Countz

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) today announced the introduction of legislation to amend a 95-year-old law to address technological advances now being used in livestock sales. The Senator’s bill, S.3350, would amend the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921... Read More.

Governor Phil Bryant Appoints Mark McKee Director of Mississippi Office of Homeland Security

Wednesday, September 14 by Caston Countz

Gov. Phil Bryant announced today that he has appointed Mark McKee Director of the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security. McKee’s appointment is effective Oct. 10. He replaces Rusty Barnes, who recently retired. As Director of... Read More.