On Tuesday, the Andalusia City Council recognized Officer Zak Wallace of the Andalusia Police Department.
On Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, Officer Wallace had just finished a 12-hour shift and went straight to his 9-year-old son's youth football game at Straughn.
Shortly after he arrived, an altercation broke out between two adults, with one pulling a gun on the other. As people attempted to leave or take cover, Officer Wallace, still wearing a uniform, moved toward the altercation. He was able to disarm the man, potentially saving lives.
Mayor Earl Johnson presented him with a proclamation saluting him for his work and thanking him for his service to the entire community.