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Hinds County Sheriff’s Office praises youth at summer camp

Hinds County Sheriff’s Office said its Youth Warrior Summer Camp, held July 6–17, proved an “incredible success,” with participants displaying discipline, teamwork and leadership, the office said in a Facebook post.

The post thanked coordinators, volunteers, facilitators, parents and every young participant for their commitment and engagement throughout the two-week program. It also expressed appreciation for departments, elected and appointed officials, and partner organizations that provided presentations and mentorship.

The office listed sponsors and local restaurants that supported the camp, including Pinelake Church; Iron Horse Grill; Boondocks; M-Bar Sports Lounge; Johnny T’s Bistro & Blues; the Evans family; Papa Johns Pizza store 222; Chick-fil-A Byram and Chick-fil-A Clinton; Taste of the Caribbean; Benchmark Construction; Ally Communications; Urban Air; and Renasant Bank.

The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency in Hinds County, Mississippi, and its youth programs are intended to help build strong minds, hearts and futures through training and mentorship. 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."

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