Yazoo County Sheriff Jeremy “Bull” McCoy assured residents Monday evening that there is no cause for concern after increased law enforcement presence in the area.
McCoy said there is no manhunt and no one is missing. He said the agencies involved coordinated as a proactive measure to ensure public safety.
He expressed appreciation for the officers and personnel who assisted and thanked the community for its cooperation and trust.
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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