The Mississippi Department of Public Safety and the Mississippi Highway Patrol are celebrating their 88th anniversary, according to a news release from the agencies.
Established in 1938 under Senate Bill 161, the agencies have dedicated nearly nine decades to serving and protecting Mississippi residents. Their mission remains focused on keeping roads safe and strengthening communities.
From the first patrol cars to current officers in uniform, the agencies have upheld a commitment to integrity and community service, the release stated. Officials expressed gratitude for the continued support and dedication of personnel over the years.
The agencies look forward to future efforts to improve public safety across the state, the release added.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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