Sheriff’s Department to host Family Fun Day on Saturday

The Sheriff’s Department is inviting households to its second annual Family Fun Day fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Coliseum.

The occasion is designed to provide children and fogeys an opportunity to work together with legislation enforcement in a enjoyable and relaxed surroundings.

Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark stated final 12 months’s inaugural occasion at Northside Park drew a powerful crowd with kickball tournaments, cornhole, and reside music.

“This year, we decided to tone back the fundraiser part of it and do more of a family-type fun day,” Clark said. “We are trying to get more kids involved and get them to interact with our law enforcement officers,” he stated.

Activities will embrace a cornhole match, bouncy homes, video games, snow cones, and meals from vehicles comparable to Point Blank Grillin, in addition to espresso from The Grindhouse.

Clark stated there may also be a number of informational cubicles arrange with handouts on public security.

In response to current shootings and gun incidents, each regionally and nationwide, the division is distributing 100 gun locks to households as nicely.

“We want to try to encourage parents to use the gun locks if they have a weapon in the house that’s not secured,” Clark stated.

Other hands-on actions embrace demonstrations with impaired goggles, letting each children and adults expertise how being below the affect can have an effect on judgment.

Families may also have the prospect to see patrol vehicles and take pictures of their youngster with Santa Claus. Door prizes and raffles will probably be featured, with proceeds benefitting the Sheriff’s Department.

“Last 12 months, we had been in a position to safe sufficient cash to improve our handguns to optic-ready handguns,” Clark said. “Hopefully, this 12 months we’ll be capable of use a number of the cash to get some ballistic gadgets.”

The Sheriff’s Department encourages everyone in the community to attend, enjoy the activities, and learn more about public safety resources available to families.

“If families just want to pass through, say hello, and ease on out the door, we’re fine with that,” Clark stated. “As long as they communicate with us and get a feel that we’re here for them.”