Independent Mississippi news Since 2013

Local

Jackson Police Department discusses healthy living in Facebook post

Jackson Police Department posted on its Facebook page that officers and staff took part in a “great conversation on healthy living,” the department said in the brief message.

The short post did not provide additional details about participants, location or timing. The department’s Facebook account is one of the ways local law enforcement agencies share information about community events, outreach and safety initiatives.

Conversations about healthy living are commonly part of broader community policing and public safety efforts, aimed at building trust, encouraging positive relationships with residents and connecting people with local health resources. Law enforcement agencies often partner with public health organizations, schools and community groups to support wellness, preventive care and education.

The department did not include further specifics in the post. 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."

Stay connected

Mississippi, wherever you are.

Follow our coverage on Facebook and watch Mississippi News Group on YouTube.