HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann announced former State Sen. John Polk, of Hattiesburg, has died. “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 […]
Former Mississippi Senator John Polk dies
Jul 21, 2026 | 9:57 AM