The Jackson Parish Police Jury honored the local Veterans of the United State Armed Services on Saturday, November 8th by hosting the annual Veterans Brunch at the Charles H. Garrett Community Center in Jonesboro. 

The event began with District 5 Police Juror, Tarneshela Cowans, welcoming all in attendance, followed by District 4 Police Juror, Sheketia Combs giving the Invocation and District 3 Police Juror Amy Magee leading the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Then the Jackson Parish Gifted and Talented Choir sang the National Anthem leading to those in attendance taking advantage of the sumptuous brunch provided by Sistah’s Catering while being serenaded by the Gifted and Talented Choir with patriotic music.

District 1 Police Juror and President Todd Culpepper then gave a Salute to the Military address followed by more music by the GT choir. Emma Kate Toms and Amelia Staggs was next with a rendition of “The Empty Chair” followed by Joanna Walker reciting the “Battlefield Cross”. 

Town of Jonesboro Mayor James “Spike” Harris then gave his “Veteran to Veteran” address with the GT Choir closing the program by singing God Bless the U.S.A. 

Photos from Veterans Day Brunch