Political Quotes

“I also ask unanimous consent that excerpts from an October 1, 2018, article from Corinth Today, titled, ``Residents React to Hatchie Bottom Tragedy,'' pertaining to Patrolman Josh Smith be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: [From the Corinth Today, Oct. 1, 2018] Residents React to Hatchie Bottom Tragedy (By Josh Mitchell) The circumstances that led to an off-duty Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper being shot and killed remain unclear. Josh Smith, 32, was pronounced deceased in Hatchie Bottom near the Alcorn/Tippah County line at around 12:45 a.m. Sunday. Retired Mississippi Highway Patrolman Freddie Corbin said ``all troopers are like family'' and that Smith was a ``good person'' who would always help people. Corbin added that Smith was a husband and father and loved being part of the highway patrol. Smith had recently had foot surgery and was assigned to light duty helping out at the driver's license office in Corinth, Corbin noted. Smith worked the Tippah County area while Corbin was assigned to Prentiss County, but both were part of the same Troop F, based in New Albany. Corbin said some people joked that they were the ``F Troop.'' Corbin also said Smith was part of the MHP SWAT team and was a member of the motorcycle unit. Corbin works security in the same place where Smith was helping with the driver's license office.…”