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Mississippi declares day of mourning for Claiborne County deputy

Mississippi is mourning the death of Claiborne County Sheriff’s Deputy Terrian Bailey, who died while serving the community, according to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

Gov. Tate Reeves declared a day of mourning in Bailey’s honor and ordered flags across Mississippi to be flown at half-staff. The department said Bailey’s family, loved ones, colleagues and the broader community remain in its thoughts and prayers.

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The department said Mississippi will remember Bailey for his selfless service and asked continued prayers for his family and fellow law enforcement officers.

Source: Mississippi Department of Public Safety (Official) on Facebook.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."