Sheriff Tyree Jones seeks a permanent memorial for Deputy Martin Shields Jr. outside the downtown headquarters.

Tears and laughter flowed freely Sunday at the Jackson Revival Center as family, friends and officers said goodbyes to Hinds County Deputy Martin Shields Jr.

Senator Roger Marshall left his town hall early in Oakley, Kansas after a larger-than-expected crowd pressed him about DOGE cuts including jobs held by veterans. Colin McRoberts, who recorded the town hall, spoke to CNN about the Republican senator’s abrupt exit.

People from all over the Metro, including firefighters, police officers, paramedics and more, paid their respects to fallen Hinds County Sheriff's Deputy Martin Shields Jr. Friends and family gathered at the Westhaven Funeral Home on Saturday for the visitation.

Kennedy Jr. on Friday released a policy prohibiting public comments during his department’s rulemaking process, ending more than 50 years of the public’s involvement in crafting his department’s rules.