Law enforcement officials are urging people to celebrate safely this New Year’s Eve. They emphasize that while festivities are lively, driving under the influence is dangerous and illegal.
Officials remind the public to avoid drinking and driving to prevent accidents and save lives. They encourage the use of designated drivers, taxis, or ride-sharing services.
Authorities call for responsible celebrations as communities ring in the new year.
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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