Former Mississippi Sen. John Polk Dies at 77, Lieutenant Governor Says

Former Mississippi Sen. John Polk dies at 77, lieutenant governor says

Polk represented District 44 in the Mississippi Senate for 14 years. He announced his retirement in 2025.

Former state Sen. John Polk dies at 77

Former State Senator John Polk has died - Mississippi Monitor

By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune   State Senator John Polk   Former State Senator John Polk has died. Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann shared the news on Facebook Monday afternoon, saying, “The Senate and I have lost a close friend, confidant, and outstanding person in former Senator John Polk of Hattiesburg.” “We will always remember him for his unwavering dedication to Mississippi, his strong convictions, and his willingness to say what needed t…

Former Mississippi Sen. John Polk dies at 77

Former Mississippi Sen. John Polk has passed away at the age of 77, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann announced Monday afternoon. “The Senate and I have lost a close friend, confidant, and outstanding person in former Sen. John Polk of Hattiesburg,” Hosemann wrote on social media. “We will always remember him for his unwavering dedication to Mississippi, his strong convictions, and his willingness to say what needed to be said even when it was difficult…