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Jackson Police post photos of hospitality association meeting at Iron Horse Grill

The Jackson Police Department posted photos on its Facebook page showing the Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Association meeting at Iron Horse Grill.

The association is a trade group that represents restaurants, hotels and other businesses in the state’s hospitality industry and typically organizes meetings for networking, advocacy and training. Such gatherings often bring together business owners, managers and industry representatives to discuss trends and challenges facing restaurants and lodging providers.

Iron Horse Grill is a local dining establishment that has hosted community and business events. Local restaurants frequently serve as venues for industry meetings because they provide a convenient setting for operators to share best practices and build relationships.

The police department’s social media post highlights a point of contact between law enforcement and the business community, which can be important for public safety and emergency preparedness. 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."