Quitman County man pleads to defrauding state assistance program
State Auditor’s Office news release May 20, 2025 – State Auditor Shad White announced that Vernell Survillion, an owner of
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Former Meridian Public School District employee arrested
Morris was responsible for collecting these funds, primarily cash, and providing receipts to the individuals making those payments.
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White audit uncovers taxpayer fund expenditures by nonprofits
Every year the federal government sends hundreds of millions of dollars to Mississippi state agencies which they then pass to nonprofits.
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White: Every State is a Border State
Whether a crime like that happens in your neighborhood or not, the truth is that everyone is affected.
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Former Farmington City Clerk pleads guilty
Jackson turned in fraudulent time cards, used sick/vacation leave that she did not have.
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Quitman County man accused of defrauding Rental Assistance Program
Survillion submitted RAMP applications on behalf of tenants renting properties owned by him.
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Guilty plea for couple that got fraudulent unemployment benefits
Williams and Truelove were both prosecuted in the Lee County Circuit Court.
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Shad White announces teacher pay bill and other legislative priorities
“This year we’re proposing new reforms that will cut the fat from state government with a chainsaw.”
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White seeks more money in the classroom
White has proposed a bill that would require 50 percent of all new education funds to go towards teacher salaries, which would result in a $13,000 pay raise for teachers.
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Former probation officer pleads guilty to embezzlement
Lee received court-ordered fines and fees from those on probation and then proceeded to pocket the money for her own personal use.
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