Several law enforcement officers from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety participated in the Special Olympics Mississippi torch run Thursday morning. The officers served as guardians of the flame during the event, according to a social media post from the department.
The department expressed gratitude for being part of the special occasion. The torch run is a key event in the lead-up to the Special Olympics, promoting inclusion and community support.
No additional details about the event or the officers’ participation were provided.
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.
Stay connected
Your community. Wherever you are.
Follow Alcorn County News on Facebook for local news from Corinth and across Alcorn County.
