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Police warn against drunk driving on New Year’s Eve

Police urge revelers to celebrate responsibly as New Year’s Eve approaches. Authorities emphasize that while festivities are lively, drinking and driving is dangerous and illegal.

Law enforcement agencies remind the public to avoid impaired driving to ensure everyone’s safety.

They encourage using designated drivers, taxis, or ride-sharing services if alcohol is involved.

Officers will be actively monitoring for impaired drivers throughout the night.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."

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