NEW ALBANY - Dist. 14 Rep. Sam Creekmore spoke to members of the New Albany Main Street Association this past week both as a legislator and owner of multiple businesses.

District 14 Representative Sam Creekmore has introduced a bill to address a problem that has long plagued Mississippians: dealing with mental health issues.

Mississippi could expand training for law enforcement officers to respond to people who need mental health care.Republican Rep. Sam Creekmore of New Albany says House Bill 1222 would require local law ...