The Jackson Police Department warns residents about illegal street racing and drag racing in the city. The department emphasizes that racing on public roads violates local ordinances and Mississippi law.
Participants, organizers, and facilitators of illegal racing can face arrests, tickets, and penalties. Police urge drivers to prioritize safety and avoid reckless behavior.
Anyone who witnesses illegal street racing or reckless driving should call 911 immediately. The department remains dedicated to keeping roadways safe and thanks the community for its cooperation.
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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