Special to SW Rankin News
The Pearl Police Department (PPD) Officer of the Month is William Evans. Evans graduated from Grenada High School and then Hinds Community College before going on to Langston University.
He worked for the state as a corrections officer and detention officer before going to work for the Jackson Police Department in 2020. He began his career at PPD in August 2023 and has proved to be an outstanding officer and respected leader, according to Police Chief Nick McLendon. Evans recently received a letter of accommodation from a citizen for his professionalism and kindness…