Mississippi Today obtained the letter from Reeves’ Office, the members of the Mississippi Senate, and the leaders at the Mississippi Department of Transportation who oversaw the project. The letter says that the office of Attorney General of Mississippi is currently investigating and evaluating any claims the state might have in relation to the $2 million “frontage road” project. It would link Oakridge and Dogwood subdivisions with Dogwood Festival Boulevard, and its shopping centre. It states that the investigation was initiated to determine if there are violations of Mississippi law. Reeves issued a statement approximately two hours after the letter arrived: “Last Week, I asked Senate staff for historical records regarding the Frontage Road Project. I have not received any information about communication between anyone in the office of Lt. I have not been made aware of any communication between anyone within the office of the Lt. I had asked the Department’s Executive Director for information to refute this fact about a week ago. I am still waiting on her reply. I don’t think Attorney General Hood is surprised that he has chosen to play political games on the basis of what appears to have been false and discredited reporting from a newspaper. After all, grandstanding before the press is his favorite pastime. Jason Scott, an MDOT spokesperson, stated Wednesday afternoon that MDOT keeps all records and doesn’t delete any communications concerning official business. Dick Hall, Central District Transportation Commissioner, recently delayed the $2 million frontage road project after McGrath claimed that pressure from the Senate, where Reeves preside, had influenced the Mississippi Department of Transportation’s decision to build the road. Hood, the top state prosecutor, declined to comment on this controversy and indicated that his office would investigate further. Hood is widely believed to be the leading Democratic candidate for governor in 2019, while Reeves is likely to lead the Republican field. Hood’s office didn’t immediately respond to a question Wednesday afternoon asking if the probe was political motivated. Reeves is also asked to forward the letter to all former and current employees of the Office of Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi. The request will include the last days of Gov. Phil Bryant’s tenure as lieutenant governor. Phil Bryant was the lieutenant governor during his tenure. Hood cautioned staff and officials involved in the road project to keep “potentially pertinent information,” which includes “electronically or traditionally stored information”. Oak Ridge Trail and Dogwood Place are both adjacent to each other. The road will take you to Dogwood Festival, where there is a traffic light. The road’s purpose is to make it easier to turn left onto Lakeland and return to Jackson. McGrath was praised, but Hall stated that he built the road because it was safer and that Reeves and his office did not contact him about the road. Hall believes the road may not be necessary for safety reasons. Hall stated that the recent increase in traffic lanes at Lakeland from four to six lanes has made it easier for residents to turn left from their intersections, as the traffic is spread out more. Reeves stated that even though he did not plan the frontage road, he was a champion and advocate for the $43million project to widen Lakeland Drive. McGrath has not yet commented on Reeves’ request. To support this important work, make a regular donation to McGrath today as part of the Spring Member Drive.