Bennie Turner

Bennie Turner DEMDemocrat

American lawyer and politician (1948-2012)

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Bennie TurnerDEMDemocrat American lawyer and politician (1948-2012)
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Age at Death1948-2012
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Years of Experience
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Bennie Turner (August 21, 1948 – November 27, 2012) was an American broadcaster, lawyer, and legislator. Born in West Point, Mississippi, Turner went to Mary Holmes College, Mississippi State University, and University of Mississippi School of Law, where he got his law degree. He served in the Mississippi State Senate as a Democrat from 1992 until his death. He died in Jackson, Mississippi.

Education5 - 5 of 3
Mary Holmes College
AS
Mississippi State University
BA Political Science
University of Mississippi School of Law
JD
Past Positions1 - 3 of 3
Senator
Mississippi State Senate
1993 - 2012
Experience
Broadcaster
Experience
Attorney
Other Experience1 - 5 of 5
Member
United Way
Member
Magnolia Bar Association
Member
Mississippi Bar Association
Member
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Member
President, National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters