Jackson police and the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office remind residents to make responsible choices and not drive under the influence this evening.
A single poor decision to drink and drive can lead to lifelong consequences for drivers, passengers, and others on the road, officials said.
Authorities advise planning ahead if drinking. Use a designated driver, call a ride service, or arrange a safe way home.
Chief Tyree D. Jones of the Jackson Police Department and Hinds County Sheriff Lee Vance emphasize that community safety depends on individual actions. They urge residents to work together to keep roads safe tonight.
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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