Vidalia Mayor Hyram Copeland gives a plaque to Vidalia Police Department Captain Charles Ferguson to honor him for his 45 years of work at the department during a small ceremony Friday. (Sam Gause / Natchez Democrat)
Ferguson hugs Assistant Police Chief Bruce Wiley during the party. (Sam Gause / Natchez Democrat)
Ferguson was honored with a plaque and a cake to thank him for his years of service to the department. (Sam Gause / Natchez Democrat)