By Marilyn Miller

The Dixie Inn Board of Aldermen approved the hiring of three part-time police officers during a Special Session on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.

Four months ago, the municipality’s police department literally disappeared, losing its chief and officers within a period of several weeks. The rebuilding began, and three weeks ago the aldermen approved the selection of new fulltime chief, Jeff McNeill.

According to Dixie Inn Mayor Donna Hoffoss, the three new officers are Ben Allen, Josh Spillers and Cody Dooly. The three men are employees of the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office. Their positions with the Dixie Inn Police Department are part-time.