The Jackson Police Department hosted team #BLUEBACKINGPINK for a Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser on Friday, October 12, 2018. Members of the Jackson Police Department along with family & friends competed in a Fish Fry competition. Judges were District Attorney – Jody Pickens, Sales Manager of Central Distributors – Mike Overbey, and Britt Bail Bond Company owner – Derrick Britt. Competitors included Chief Julian Wiser & his wife Julie, Joey Williams & Quenton Cole, Captain Mark Reeves, Thomas McDonald & Stacey Mays, Brittney Blalock & Julie Deaton, Lieutenant Chris Long & David Dean (Assisted by Sergeant Jerod Cobb & Investigator Nate Shoate), Sergeant Brien Turner & his wife Tracey, daughter Lauren, Director LaNonda Jernigan & brother Greg Wood. When the judging was complete winners were announced. Lieutenant Chris Long’s team placed 1st with crappie, Brittney Blalock’s team placed 2nd with catfish & Ms. LoNonda Jernigan’s team placed 3rd with fresh Atlantic salmon patties. After each competitor submitted their entry, the group collectively cooked 120 lbs. of catfish along with fries & hush puppies that were sold for the fundraiser.
In addition to the Fish Fry Competition, Ms. Sonia Hanafee & her family cooked homemade beef empanadas which she sold and she graciously donated ALL of her earnings. Sergeant Sam Gilley sold Homemade by Jade desserts and Sergeant Steve Story sold his handmade wood works. Both donated a portion of their proceeds. Several generous people made selfless donations and the proceeds from the fundraisers together total up to almost $2500!!
Special thanks to our sponsors and supporters at Butt’s Foods, Catfish Cabin, Cato, Central Distributors, Latham’s Meat Company, Outback Steakhouse, Range USA, Sam’s Club, The Barrel.
