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Vicksburg police join community for National Day of Prayer

The Vicksburg Police Department said in a Facebook post that its officers joined residents in observance of the National Day of Prayer, standing alongside community members for a ceremony that the department described as meaningful and reflective.

The post said officers attended in support of faith, fellowship and the strength of the community, and noted that the department’s chief participated in the program, representing the agency’s commitment to service beyond routine duties.

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance in the United States when people are asked to pray for the nation. Local observances often bring civic leaders, faith groups and residents together to mark the day.

Vicksburg is a city in western Mississippi along the Mississippi River. The Vicksburg Police Department thanked everyone who took part and said events like this underscore the role of connection and compassion in building strong communities. 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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