Emergency Wear

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

10/18/2026

Thank you Wade for the countless lives you have saved, the teammates you protected, and the safe landings you delivered day after day. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter.

It’s a sad day for us as we wish our base pilot supervisor, Wade Hatcher, well in his transfer to a new base. Wade has been with us for almost 16 years, and it’s tough seeing him leave. He’s been our "Sarge" for many years and a close friend. Keeping our crews safe and caring for patients in our area has always been his goal, and he truly led from the front. He’ll still be around and coming back occasionally, so this isn't "goodbye"—it's just "see you later."

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

🏀 A high school coach in Florence, Alabama, started a sporting goods business in 1945. Nearly 80 years later, it was worth more than $1 BILLION!

It all began with Rufus Hibbett, a Florence high school coach and teacher who founded Dixie Supply Company in 1945.

The business originally sold athletic, marine, and aviation equipment. By the mid-1960s, it had become known as Hibbett Sporting Goods.

In 1980, the Anderson family of Florence purchased the company and helped guide its expansion.

The business changed hands again in 1995, went public on Nasdaq in 1996, and continued opening stores in small and mid-sized communities across America.

By 2015, Hibbett had passed the 1,000-store milestone!

In 2024, the company operated 1,169 stores across 36 states. That same year, British sportswear retailer JD Sports acquired Hibbett in a deal valued at approximately $1.08 billion.

And through all that growth, the company's headquarters remained in Birmingham, Alabama.

❤️ From one Florence coach's business to a billion-dollar national chain — that's quite an Alabama success story!

Did you know Hibbett Sports got its start in Florence?

10/09/2026

The Itawamba County Sheriff’s Office would like to recognize K9 Hov for his outstanding work and, most importantly, express our sincere gratitude to the members of our community whose generous donations made our K9 program possible.

Last night, a vehicle pursuit ended in Lee County, where the driver and passenger fled on foot. The passenger was apprehended, but the driver continued to flee through a creek area.

K9 Hov was called in to assist in locating the fleeing suspect. Using his tracking abilities, Hov followed the suspect’s trail and located him hiding near the creek bank. Upon seeing K9 Hov, the suspect surrendered and was taken into custody.

This incident is a powerful example of the value a trained K9 brings to law enforcement. K9 Hov’s tracking skills helped our deputies locate the suspect and bring the situation to a safe conclusion without the need for an extended search.

Our community made an investment in this program, and we want you to see the difference that investment makes. Your generosity helped provide our deputies with a valuable resource that enhances our ability to serve and protect the public.

We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our community. Your donations make a real difference, and we are committed to putting those resources to work every day for the people we are honored to serve.

We would also like to thank the Mississippi Highway Patrol, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, and Tupelo Police Department for their assistance during this incident.

Thank you for supporting our K9 program and helping us continue our mission of keeping our communities safe!