The Jackson Police Department joined family and friends this morning to honor Officer Robert Myers at his funeral in Byram, Mississippi.
Myers was remembered for his dedication to his duties, faith, and mentorship. His colleagues say he was committed to his mission and his spiritual beliefs.
The department asks the community to continue praying for Myers’s family during this difficult time.
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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