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Larry Johnson

Larry Kite Johnson



Name:  Larry Johnson

Birthdate:  January 17

County you serve:  Leflore County

Family history:  Married to Freddie White-Johnson. They have one son, Larry Johnson II

Education:  Masters in Education

Church:  Member of Locust Grove MB Church.

Hobbies are:  Officiating basketball games, going to movies, working with kids in the community, involvement in politics, going to sporting events, and spending time with my wife.

Comments:  I am one who believes in treating people the way I want to be treated.





Richard Noble

Richard Noble



Name:  Richard Noble

Birthdate:  October 20

County you serve:  Sunflower County

Family history:  Grew up in Jefferson County, married to Lana Simpson-Noble and we have three sons: Doug, Stuart and Scott. We have three grandchildren and one great-grand.

Education:  Graduate of the University of Mississippi with a BBA in 1968, and graduated from the University of Mississippi Law School in 1973.

Church:  St. Stephens Espiscopal Church.

Hobbies are:  Turkey hunting, pickleball, Ole Miss Sports, and any activity with my sons and three grandchildren.

Comments:  It's a blessing to serve people!




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