The Mississippi Department of Transportation dedicated the Colonel Donnell Berry Memorial Highway on U.S. Highway 49 in Yazoo County on Tuesday, honoring the late law enforcement leader.
Colonel Berry served more than 35 years with the Mississippi Highway Patrol and the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. As chief of the Mississippi Highway Patrol and assistant commissioner of the department, he was known for his leadership and integrity, according to department officials.
The memorial highway stands as a tribute to Berry’s contributions to public safety and his impact on the agency and the community. Officials from the department, state leaders, local officials, and Berry’s family attended the ceremony to pay tribute to his legacy.
The department expressed appreciation for the efforts to commemorate Berry’s service and highlighted his role in shaping the agency’s future. The Mississippi Department of Transportation shared photos of the dedication on its social media channels.
