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Southaven police praise parks department for Easter Plan B

Southaven Police Department on Facebook applauded Southaven Parks & Recreation for quickly adapting an outdoor Easter event when rain threatened the original plans.

The department said the Easter Bunny made a special stop, and children were able to collect Easter eggs and get their faces painted as organizers implemented a Plan B. The post thanked residents who attended.

Southaven, a city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, routinely holds seasonal events through its parks and recreation department to provide family activities and community engagement. Parks and recreation agencies often develop contingency plans for inclement weather to keep events safe and enjoyable for children and families.

Local law enforcement and parks departments frequently collaborate on community events as a way to build relationships and promote public safety. The Facebook post highlights how quick adjustments can preserve planned activities and maintain turnout despite challenging weather. 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."