Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens, II, announces the successful prosecution of Square Jefferson, Jr. in the violent assault on his father,
Square Jefferson, Sr. Jefferson is expected to be sentenced in the coming months.
“Addressing domestic and inter-family violence continues to be a top priority of this administration,” DA Owens said following the verdict. “We hope that this conviction sends the message that the abuse of our senior citizens will not be tolerated in Hinds County.”

Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens, II, announces the successful prosecution of Square Jefferson, Jr. in the violent assault on his father,
Square Jefferson, Sr. Jefferson is expected to be sentenced in the coming months.
“Addressing domestic and inter-family violence continues to be a top priority of this administration,” DA Owens said following the verdict. “We hope that this conviction sends the message that the abuse of our senior citizens will not be tolerated in Hinds County.”
It was an honor to attend Evening at Endymion Blush & Buff Spring Gala. This year’s gala supported #SHEProject, a mentoring and leadership development program. The project’s mission is to address gaps of knowledge, opportunity, and networks for minority girls and women by offering exposure to multifaceted experiences companioned with education, physical/mental health, career, social change and community service with an intention to cultivate leadership skills.
Special thanks to Evening at Endymion founder and Gala Host Keisha Holmes and SHE Project founder Mauda Monger.
#OwensForDA #SmartJustice

It was an honor to attend Evening at Endymion Blush & Buff Spring Gala. This year’s gala supported #SHEProject, a mentoring and leadership development program. The project’s mission is to address gaps of knowledge, opportunity, and networks for minority girls and women by offering exposure to multifaceted experiences companioned with education, physical/mental health, career, social change and community service with an intention to cultivate leadership skills.
Special thanks to Evening at Endymion founder and Gala Host Keisha Holmes and SHE Project founder Mauda Monger.
#OwensForDA #SmartJustice
Congratulations to Women for Progress of MS, Inc. on this incredible 45th Anniversary filled with a week of fellowship, as they uplifted the women and men in our community. We are grateful for the service you provide, not only in Hinds County, but the State of Mississippi. I had the privilege of opening the week with them as I participated in my first fashion show and end the week by supporting them at their annual awards celebration gala.
#SmartJustice #OwensForDA

Congratulations to Women for Progress of MS, Inc. on this incredible 45th Anniversary filled with a week of fellowship, as they uplifted the women and men in our community. We are grateful for the service you provide, not only in Hinds County, but the State of Mississippi. I had the privilege of opening the week with them as I participated in my first fashion show and end the week by supporting them at their annual awards celebration gala.
#SmartJustice #OwensForDA
Yesterday, the Hinds County District Attorney’s Office displayed our gratitude for Teacher’s Appreciation Week by inviting the dedicated women and men of McWillie Elementary School to fellowship with us. We are appreciative of the hard work and passion that teachers pour into our children and our community. To all teachers, thank you for your service and all that you do.

Yesterday, the Hinds County District Attorney’s Office displayed our gratitude for Teacher’s Appreciation Week by inviting the dedicated women and men of McWillie Elementary School to fellowship with us. We are appreciative of the hard work and passion that teachers pour into our children and our community. To all teachers, thank you for your service and all that you do.
Following a jury trial, Maurice Lipsey has been successfully prosecuted for the shooting death of Leonard Wilson.
Lipsey has been sentenced to twenty-five (25) years for murder and to ten (10) years for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; both sentences are to be served in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
“All this senseless violence must stop,” District Attorney Jody Owens said following the verdict. “We hope this conviction will give some closure to the victim’s family.”

Following a jury trial, Maurice Lipsey has been successfully prosecuted for the shooting death of Leonard Wilson.
Lipsey has been sentenced to twenty-five (25) years for murder and to ten (10) years for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; both sentences are to be served in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
“All this senseless violence must stop,” District Attorney Jody Owens said following the verdict. “We hope this conviction will give some closure to the victim’s family.”