Jackson police and the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office are urging residents to make responsible choices and not drive under the influence this evening.
Chief Tyree D. Jones of the Jackson Police Department emphasized that a single poor decision can lead to lifelong consequences for individuals, families, and others on the road.
Officials recommend planning ahead if drinking, such as designating a driver, calling a ride service, or arranging a safe way home.
Authorities are committed to community safety, but they emphasize that safety begins with personal responsibility.
Police call on residents to work together to keep roads safe tonight. Drive sober, arrive alive.
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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