On a run

Published 11:36 am Thursday, May 12, 2011

Law enforcement officers from the Vicksburg Police Department and the Warren County Sheriff’s Department participate in the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run on Clay Street Wednesday morning. The torch run is a fundraiser in which law enforcement carry the Flame of Hope to opening ceremonies of local Special Olympics competitions. Vicksburg Police Investigator Markeetria Braxton, from left, Sgt. Sandra Williams, Patrolmen Charles Huggins, Warren County Sheriff’s Deputy Billy Brown and Deputy Jason Bailess began the run at the Warren County Courthouse and ran along Cherry Street to Clay Street and all the way to Mississippi 27. The torch began the run with law enforcement officers in DeSoto County and has made its way south to Vicksburg. Next, it will travel to Clinton. (Katie Carter/The Vicksburg Post)

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