The Tupelo Police Department said it held a pinning ceremony to recognize two newly promoted sergeants.
Sergeant James Hood was promoted to serve as the Edward Shift patrol sergeant, the department said. Sergeant Ben Uhiren was promoted to serve as the Special Operations Group sergeant, the department said.
The department said the promotions were well-earned and that it wished both officers success in their new roles.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
