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LTG Hosemann Asks for Prayer for Madison County Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty

Brandon, Miss. (Clarion Ledger) – A Madison police officer is dead after a domestic dispute in the Crossgates neighborhood of Brandon led to a hostage standoff Thursday morning, officials said. The suspect was shot dead and a Brandon police officer also was shot and injured in the incident.

“We are devastated,” Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler said. “We are asking for prayers for the family and his fellow officers.”

The fallen Madison police officer was later identified as Horren Randy Tyler, a seven-year veteran of the Madison Police Department, according to a statement posted on the Madison Police Department website.

“In addition to being a valued member of the Department’s Special Response Team, Randy Tyler was the Department’s Field Training Coordinator, responsible for overseeing the training and career development of newly hired police officers,” the statement reads. “He was also a supervisor in the Department’s Narcotics Division. Prior to working at Madison, Randy Tyler retired as the Chief of Police for the Ridgeland Police Department. Chief Tyler was a graduate of the 228th Session o the F.B.I.”

The Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police asked for prayers for Tyler, his family and colleagues in a press statement.

“Please join us with your prayers for officers and family members of the Madison Ms Police Department and the Brandon MS Police Department,” the statement later retweeted by Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann reads. The statement also states that Tyler was “employed part time with Madison after serving a full career with the Ridgeland Police Department from which he retired as the Chief of Police.”

Hosemann expressed his own condolences in the retweet.

“Devastated to learn of the death of Madison Police Officer Randy Tyler—killed in the line of duty today. Randy is the former Ridgeland Police Chief. We are in prayer for his loved ones. #ThinBlueLine,” Hosemann’s tweet states.

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Mississippi Car Dealers Endorse Delbert Hosemann for Re-Election as Lt. Governor

Jackson, Miss.— The Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association, representing car dealers across the state, endorsed Delbert Hosemann in his bid for re-election for Lt. Governor today.

“Legislation aimed at growing our educated workforce and encouraging our state’s small businesses to thrive and grow are priorities for us. With his past experience as a businessman, Delbert understands the important role car dealers play for Mississippians and the communities we serve,” MADA President Marty Milstead said.

Elected as Lt. Governor in 2019 with more than 60 percent of the vote. Hosemann’s platform centers on securing Mississippi’s elections, cutting taxes on working people, addressing crime in our communities, investing in our roads and bridges, growing our economy, improving educational opportunities, and running state government as efficiently as possible.

Hosemann previously served as Secretary of State following a long career as a businessman and tax lawyer.

“Automobile dealers create thousands of jobs and meet the transportation needs of our citizens,” Hosemann said. “Like all of our small businesses, they are critical to our economy in Mississippi. We are grateful for their support.”

Hosemann’s first term has been marked with multiple policy wins: reducing the income tax rate to 4 percent, one of the lowest rates in the country; reducing the state’s debt by more than $500 million; providing an average raise of $6,000 for teachers; streamlining workforce development efforts; increasing access to high-speed broadband internet; and investing hundreds of millions of dollars in roads, bridges, ports, water and sewer, and other infrastructure.

Hosemann and his wife Lynn, married 52 years, are extremely proud of their three children and eight grandchildren.

The Primary Election is on August 8, 2023, followed by the General Election on November 7, 2023.

For more information about the campaign, visit www.delberthosemann.com.

Manufacturers Endorse Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann for Re-Election

Desoto County, Miss. (DeSoto News) – The Mississippi Manufacturers Association Political Action Committee (MMA PAC), which represents manufacturers across the state, endorsed Delbert Hosemann in his bid for re-election for Lt. Governor today. MMA President and Chief Executive Officer John McKay said Hosemann’s record on workforce development and his advocacy for pro-business legislation earned their continued support.

“As Secretary of State, Delbert Hosemann was a champion for industry, spotlighting the challenges the state faces in growing a skilled workforce and increasing our labor force participation rate,” McKay said. “When he became Lt. Governor, Delbert immediately went to work implementing his plans to address these issues while engaging with business, economic development, and community leaders every step of the way.”

Under Hosemann’s leadership, the Mississippi Senate consolidated workforce development efforts under one agency—Accelerate Mississippi. Since then, with the Legislature’s support, Accelerate has refocused resources on training for high-demand, high-wage jobs in the State and implemented a career coaching program in K-12 schools.

“The MMA has been at the forefront of reshaping our workforce development efforts. This has resulted in equipping more Mississippians with the critical skills they need to find a meaningful job and provide for their families,” Hosemann said. “We are grateful for MMA’s continued support and look forward to even more progress in the next term.”

In his first term as Lt. Governor, Hosemann also oversaw the:

  • Creation of MFlex, a performance-based, easy-to-calculate economic development tax incentive for new or expanding industry;
  • Reduction of the personal income tax to a flat 4% rate, one of the most competitive in the country, without raising taxes; and
  • Restructuring of tax deductions to allow businesses to take an immediate and full deduction for equipment the year it is put into service, rather than requiring deductions based on depreciation over time.

Elected as Lt. Governor in 2019 with more than 60 percent of the vote. Hosemann’s platform centers on securing Mississippi’s elections, cutting taxes on working people, addressing crime in our communities, investing in our roads and bridges, growing our economy, improving educational opportunities, and running state government as efficiently as possible.

The Primary Election is on Aug. 8 followed by the General Election on Nov. 7.

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Mississippi Manufacturers Endorse Delbert Hosemann for Re-Election as Lt. Governor

Jackson, Miss.—The Mississippi Manufacturers Association Political Action Committee (MMA PAC), which represents manufacturers across the state, endorsed Delbert Hosemann in his bid for re-election for Lt. Governor today. MMA President and Chief Executive Officer John McKay said Hosemann’s record on workforce development and his advocacy for pro-business legislation earned their continued support.

“As Secretary of State, Delbert Hosemann was a champion for industry, spotlighting the challenges the state faces in growing a skilled workforce and increasing our labor force participation rate,” McKay said. “When he became Lt. Governor, Delbert immediately went to work implementing his plans to address these issues while engaging with business, economic development, and community leaders every step of the way.”

Under Hosemann’s leadership, the Mississippi Senate consolidated workforce development efforts under one agency—Accelerate Mississippi. Since then, with the Legislature’s support, Accelerate has refocused resources on training for high-demand, high-wage jobs in the State and implemented a career coaching program in K-12 schools.

“The MMA has been at the forefront of reshaping our workforce development efforts. This has resulted in equipping more Mississippians with the critical skills they need to find a meaningful job and provide for their families,” Hosemann said. “We are grateful for MMA’s continued support and look forward to even more progress in the next term.”

In his first term as Lt. Governor, Hosemann also oversaw the:

  • Creation of MFlex, a performance-based, easy-to-calculate economic development tax incentive for new or expanding industry;
  • Reduction of the personal income tax to a flat 4% rate, one of the most competitive in the country, without raising taxes; and
  • Restructuring of tax deductions to allow businesses to take an immediate and full deduction for equipment the year it is put into service, rather than requiring deductions based on depreciation over time.

Elected as Lt. Governor in 2019 with more than 60 percent of the vote. Hosemann’s platform centers on securing Mississippi’s elections, cutting taxes on working people, addressing crime in our communities, investing in our roads and bridges, growing our economy, improving educational opportunities, and running state government as efficiently as possible.

As a steadfast conservative who spent most of his career as a businessman in the private sector, Hosemann served as Secretary of State before Mississippians voted to promote him to Lieutenant Governor. Raised in Warren County, Mississippi, Hosemann spent the majority of his professional life as a businessman. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Notre Dame, a law degree from Ole Miss, and a Master of Laws in Taxation from New York University. Delbert and Lynn Hosemann have three children and eight grandchildren.

The Primary Election is on August 8, 2023, followed by the General Election on November 7, 2023.

For more information about the campaign, visit www.delberthosemann.com.

Hosemann Encourages William Carey Osteopathy Grads to Stay in Miss. in Commencement Speech

Hattiesburg, Miss. (WDAM) – Dozens of students from William Carey University are the nation’s newest physicians this weekend.

“It was really fun to see everyone again and see all my professors who helped make it happen and helped through all the low times and the high times,” said Danielle Ginsburg, a graduate from Reno, Nev.

Eighty-seven students graduated Saturday morning from the WCU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine.

“It’s jubilation, it’s relief, it’s the culmination of four years all coming together in one fantastic moment,” said Dr. Matthew Snell, a graduate from Petal.

The featured speaker for commencement was Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann.

Saturday marked the university’s 10th medical school graduation ceremony.

“I feel like William Carey was very supportive as a school and I just learned a lot, honestly, and I made some really good friends and it’s just really nice to see everyone graduate,” said Dr. Aashna Chaudhry, a graduate from Dallas, Texas.

Most of the graduates now will move on to do their residencies in Mississippi or around the nation.

“When you pursue a path of medicine, you’re always learning. so, I feel like I’ll be learning until I retire, said Chadwick Hickman, a graduate from Columbus, Miss.

The College of Osteopathic Medicine held its first classes in 2010.

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Legislature Adds Prosecutors in DeSoto County, Passes ‘Tough on Crime’ Legislation

DeSoto County, Miss.—Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann held a joint press conference with Bob Morris, District Attorney for Mississippi’s Twenty-Third Judicial District, to highlight the Legislature’s efforts to add three assistant district attorneys (ADA) in DeSoto County and pass other bills aimed at tackling crime.

“DeSoto County is one of the fastest growing areas of the state, so we must plan for the future now,” said Hosemann, crediting Senators Kevin Blackwell, Mike McLendon, and David Parker for their effective advocacy for the new ADAs. “In addition to great schools, thriving economic development, and secure infrastructure, families and businesses which locate here value the fact that this area is safe. We must back up our law enforcement officers with prosecutors ready to enforce the law.”

Currently, DeSoto County has five full-time ADAs who are responsible for prosecuting all felony crimes committed within the jurisdiction. House Bill 834, passed during the 2023 Legislative Session, added one additional permanent prosecutor in 14 different judicial districts, including DeSoto County. House Bill 603 provided the county with $275,000 to pay for two more ADAs.

House Bill 602 also increased discretionary funds for district attorneys across the state to allow more flexibility in hiring staff, updating equipment, or covering other necessary expenses.

“Our ultimate goal is to make the ADAs hired with the funds from House Bill 603 permanent, then add two more permanent prosecutors for a total of 10 operating in the district,” Morris said. “The growth we have seen in our communities is a blessing. It has also resulted in significant needs, including ensuring our criminal justice system is robust enough to accommodate the population.”

The Legislature is expected to redistrict judicial districts during the 2024 Legislative Session, which will likely result in the allocation of additional prosecutors.

Under Hosemann’s leadership, several other pieces of legislation addressed the increase in violent crime and public corruption this Session including:

  • Senate Bill 2101, which increases mandatory minimum sentences for the crimes of fleeing law enforcement in a motor vehicle, carjacking, and armed carjacking;
  • Senate Bill 2127, which removes the requirement that a person making a terroristic threat must also make a demand like money so prosecution can occur for the threat itself; and
  • Senate Bill 2420, which creates a registry for offenders who commit the crime of embezzlement or misappropriation of public funds. Offenders remain on the list for five years from the date of conviction or the date of release from physical incarceration, whichever is later. Governmental entities are not permitted to hire persons whose name appears on the registry for any position in accounting or which otherwise oversees taxpayer money.

For more information about Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, visit www.ltgovhosemann.ms.gov.

Lt. Governor Hosemann Remembers Friend, Leader Johnny Morgan

Washington County, Ark. (WAPT) – WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ark. — A former Mississippi state senator was killed in an Arkansas plane crash.

The Washington County, Arkansas sheriff’s office, the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating a Wednesday’s crash that claimed the life of former state Sen. John Morgan.

Morgan, who reportedly served as a state senator from 1981-1991, was allegedly flying a Beechcraft King Air 90 when he allegedly crashed Wednesday evening after departing from the Oxford Univeristy Airport, according to the FAA.

Deputies confirmed Morgan, 76, was the only person on board the plane at the time of the crash.

Several Mississippi lawmakers confirmed the identity of Morgan, saying Morgan was a well-known businessman.

Gov. Tate Reeves posted a photo of Morgan on his Twitter page, calling Morgan a “fiercely loyal person.”

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Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann also remembered Morgan, writing on Facebook, “legions of friends have lost laughter, a warm smile, a brilliant businessman, and a community and political leader.”

According to reports from the Daily Journal, Morgan co-founded the Morgan White Group in 1987. The group and its subsidiaries operate several businesses in the insurance and payroll industries.

The cause of the plane crash is under investigation.

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Lt. Governor Hosemann to Keynote Ridgeland Memorial Day Service

Ridgeland, Miss. (Madison County Journal) – Memorial Day observances are set in Ridgeland and Flora.

Ridgeland will observe Memorial Day early with a Remember and Honor ceremony at the Veteran’s Memory Park in front of City Hall on Thursday, May 25 at 10 a.m., where Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann will be the keynote speaker.

Memorial Day is Monday, May 29.

Kim Cooper, director of public relations for the city of Ridgeland, said the majority of ceremony participants and speakers are veterans.

“This ceremony will consist of the tolling of the bell, and the Ridgeland High School ROTC will be there for the presentation of the colors,” Cooper said. “A soloist will sing the Star Spangled Banner, and Mike McCollum will play bagpipes as people come in, and will also welcome everyone.”

Mayor Gene F. McGee will introduce Hosemann.

McCollum, chairman of the Veteran’s Memory Park Committee, said everyone is invited to the ceremony.

“We invite everyone to come out to Ridgeland’s Veterans Memory Park to honor our heroes who lost their lives in battle and sacrificed on the altar of freedom,” McCollum said.

Veterans Memory Park is located at 100 W. School Street. For more information about the ceremony, call the city of Ridgeland at (601) 856-7113.

Flora Mayor Leslie Childress said although the city does not have any official Memorial Day events planned, he and first responders, along with veterans, are meeting on Friday, May 26 at 7:30 a.m. at the town cemetery to place flags by the graves of the ones who served.

“Everyone is invited to come join us and volunteer, whether they have or haven’t served,” Childress said.

The Flora Cemetery is located at 291 1st Street.

The cities of Madison, Canton and Gluckstadt do not have any official Memorial Day events planned at this time, officials said.

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Lynn Hosemann Making a Difference

Magee, Miss. (Magee News) – Lynn Hosemann, wife of Lt Governor Delbert Hosemann, is a lady with a mission. She is a feisty, intelligent, and goal orientated lady!

Lynn’s passion is all Mississippi! But, her “heart” passion is children with disabilities. As Lynn explains in her video, “I am somewhat selfish with my awareness of children with disabilities.” Lynn is grandmother to 8 grandchildren. One of her grands has non verbal autism and another with down syndrome. Quickly, Lynn was thrown into an unknown world. Being the type person she is, Lynn tackled head on the needs of the disabled. Lynn serves on the board for Canopy Children’s Solutions (a comprehensive non profit provider of children’s behavioral heath education and social service solutions.

Delbert got a good one with Lynn! The couple have been married for 52 years. They have 3 children and 8 grandchildren. The couple attends St. Richard Catholic Church.

Of course, Lynn didn’t miss a beat in promoting her husband in the upcoming election for another term as Lt. Governor! (I would like to think someone like Lynn would be on my campaign team!). Lynn is proud of her husband and all he has accomplished.

Following our interview, Lynn visited citizens in Magee.

I hope you enjoy the video!

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