WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Recent shootings across Mississippi have school districts taking extra precautions ahead of homecoming week.

At least four incidents were connected to high school and college events.

The Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) is now urging schools to end tailgating or increase security.

“They’re obviously trying to mitigate risks and reduce risks for the kids, but that shouldn’t have to be an issue in Mississippi or anywhere in America. We’ve got to make sure that all these potential criminals understand that if they commit a crime in our state, they’re going to be arrested. They’re going to be prosecuted,” said Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves.

In West Point, school leaders say instead of canceling theirs, they made changes.

“It has become a

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