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Community thanks SGK Landscapes for National Night Out donation

A Facebook post thanked SGK Landscapes on Tuesday for a donation that organizers said helped make National Night Out 2026 “great.”

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes partnerships between residents and local law enforcement and encourages neighborhood camaraderie. The event typically includes block parties, safety demonstrations and opportunities for residents to meet police and emergency personnel.

Private donations and sponsorships often help cover costs for supplies, refreshments, equipment and programming that allow communities to host inclusive, well-attended events. The Facebook post did not specify the size or purpose of the donation.

SGK Landscapes is identified in the post as the donor. Community events such as National Night Out rely on local businesses and volunteers to bring residents together and support neighborhood safety initiatives. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

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."