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Booneville Police Department offers condolences after Lee County deputy’s death

The Booneville Police Department has extended its condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Rick Haggard, who served with the Lee County Sheriff’s Department.

The department did not provide additional details about the circumstances surrounding Haggard’s death. The loss has prompted an outpouring of support from law enforcement agencies across the region.

Officials have asked for privacy for the family during this difficult time. The Lee County Sheriff’s Department has acknowledged Haggard’s service and contributions to the community.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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