Port Gibson, Miss. — The Port Gibson Police Department has announced that Alcorn State University’s planned homecoming after-party has been canceled due to recent incidents of gun violence across the region.
This comes after 5 shootings and 10 deaths with multiple other injuries have occurred across the state.
Police Chief Russell Dorsey said the decision was made to protect the safety and well-being of students, attendees, and residents. “Our priority is the safety of our community,” Dorsey said, extending condolences to those affected by gun violence throughout Mississippi.
The department thanked the public for its understanding and urged anyone with questions to contact the Port Gibson Police Department at 601-437-5101.
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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