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Jackson police celebrate teachers at Lefleurs Bluff

The Jackson Police Department said it celebrated teachers Saturday afternoon at Lefleurs Bluff State Park as part of Teacher Appreciation Week.

The department posted on its Facebook page, “Couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day to celebrate our teachers on Saturday Afternoon at Lefleurs Bluff State Park for Teacher Appreciation Week,” highlighting the outdoor gathering.

The Jackson Police Department is the local law enforcement agency and frequently participates in community events aimed at building relationships with residents and recognizing community contributors. Lefleurs Bluff State Park is a state park that hosts recreational and community activities, and local agencies often use such venues for public events.

Honoring educators during Teacher Appreciation Week underscores community support for teachers and provides an opportunity for public officials and residents to acknowledge the role of schools and educators. 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."