Barton sworn in as new District Attorney
New District Attorney is sworn into office.
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Barton readies to become district attorney in January
As Republican primary winner, Barton is assured of election in the November general election with no Democrat on the ballot.
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Musselwhite endorses Morris in District Attorney’s race
Morris is being challenged by Hernando attorney Matthew Barton for the Republican nomination.
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New District Attorney additions begin work
Both were previous employees of the Shelby County District Attorney General’s Office.
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Barton: The reality of violent crime
In 2014, Mississippi enacted criminal justice reforms aimed at reducing prison populations.
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Barton: Honoring Our War Dead in the Justice System
Today our freedom seems to be taken for granted, and even under self-inflicted assault.
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Officials tout tough on crime legislation benefiting DeSoto County
“DeSoto County is one of the fastest growing areas of the state, so we must plan for the future now.” – Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann
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District Attorney to receive additional prosecutors
This represents the first time in 17 years that the State has funded new prosecutors for DeSoto County. On April 21, Gov. Tate Reeves signed these bills into law.
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Shipp sentenced in Olive Branch murder case
Michael Kincaid Shipp was convicted on conspiracy, capital murder and attempted murder charges in February.
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Rodriguez sentenced in 2021 triple slayings
The man found guilty of shooting to death three people along an Olive Branch street in the early morning hours of Jan. 1, 2021 was sentenced to a total of 60 years.
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