The Mississippi Department of Public Safety officially opened its new headquarters Thursday, marking the first time all divisions are housed under one roof, according to a release from the agency.
The facility is designed to enhance collaboration and improve the agency’s ability to serve residents of the state, officials said. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by state leaders and project partners.
Agency officials expressed gratitude to Governor Tate Reeves, the Mississippi Legislature, Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann, Speaker Philip Gunn, Eley Guild Hardy Architects, Andercorp, the Department of Finance and Administration, and the MDPS team for their roles in bringing the project to life.
The new building is named in honor of David Huggins, a former Mississippi Highway Patrol colonel and department commissioner. Huggins served as colonel from 1988 to 1992 and as commissioner from 2000 to 2004. His family was recognized during the dedication ceremony for his contributions to the agency.
Officials noted that Huggins’ leadership helped shape the department’s history. His legacy continues to influence the agency’s work today, making the day a significant milestone for MDPS and Mississippi.
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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