This booking photo provided by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office shows Mississippi state Sen. Michael McLendon, Monday, June 5, 2023. McLendon, a Republican from DeSoto County, was arrested near Foley, Ala., Monday, June 5, for driving under the influence. His charge — DUI combined with substance — means he might have been under the influence of both alcohol and another substance. (Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office via AP)
FOLEY, Ala. (AP) — A Mississippi state senator was arrested in Alabama and charged with driving under the influence on a highway, authorities announced Monday.