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MDWFP Chief of Law Enforcement earns patriotic employer award

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Chief of Law Enforcement Col. Jerry Carter has been recognized as a Patriotic Employer by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense office.

The ESGR Patriotic Employer Award honors supervisors and leaders who demonstrate strong support for Guard and Reserve members through flexible policies, understanding military responsibilities, and maintaining open communication, according to ESGR.

Carter was nominated by Sergeant Major Larry Primeaux of the Army National Guard, who also serves with MDWFP’s Law Enforcement K-9 Unit. The award recognizes Carter’s support of Primeaux, who serves in the U.S. Armed Forces Guard and Reserve.

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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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