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14 Jan 2020

Elee Reeves

First Lady of Mississippi, Elee Williams Reeves, grew up in Tylertown where her parents emphasized the importance of education and giving back to the community. After graduating from McComb High…
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14 Jan 2020

Tate Reeves

As the 65th Governor of Mississippi, Tate Reeves continues to build on his strong record as a conservative leader who fights to guard taxpayers’ dollars, improve educational opportunity, and grow…
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27 Sep 2019

Deborah Bryant

Deborah Bryant has dedicated her professional and personal life to caring for those around her. She has worked tirelessly through her H.O.M.E. (Healthcare, Outdoors, Mansion/Military, and Education) platform to improve the…
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27 Sep 2019

Phil Bryant

Phil Bryant served as Mississippi’s 64th governor. Before becoming the state’s chief executive, Bryant was lieutenant governor from 2008-2011. He also served as state auditor and represented his legislative district…
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28 Dec 2018

David Holmes

DAVID HOLMES, the first and fifth governor to serve Mississippi, was born in York County, Pennsylvania on March 10, 1769. His early education was attained at Winchester Academy in Virginia.…
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27 Dec 2018

George Poindexter

GEORGE POINDEXTER, the second governor of Mississippi, was born in Louisa County, Virginia in 1779. His early education was limited and attained in the common schools of his native state.…
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26 Dec 2018

Walter Leake

Walter Leake, the third governor of Mississippi, was born in Albemarle County, Virginia on May 25, 1762. He studied law, was admitted to the bar, and then established his legal…
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25 Dec 2018

Gerard Chittocque Brandon

GERARD C. BRANDON, the fourth and sixth governor to serve Mississippi, was born on Selma Plantation, Natchez, Mississippi on September 15, 1788. His education was attained at Princeton University, and…
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24 Dec 2018

Abram Marshall Scott

ABRAM M. SCOTT, the seventh governor of Mississippi, was born in Edgefield District, South Carolina in 1785. His education was limited and attained in the common schools of his native…
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23 Dec 2018

Hiram George Runnels

HIRAM G. RUNNELS, the ninth governor of Mississippi, was born in Hancock County, Georgia on December 15, 1796. His education was limited and attained in Georgia and later in Mississippi.…
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22 Dec 2018

Charles Lynch

CHARLES LYNCH, the eighth and eleventh governor to serve Mississippi, was born in South Carolina in 1783. His education was limited and attained in the common schools of his native…
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21 Dec 2018

Alexander Gallatin Mcnutt

ALEXANDER G. MCNUTT, the twelfth governor of Mississippi, was born in Rockbridge, Virginia on January 3, 1802. His education was attained at Washington and Lee University in Virginia. He studied…
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