National Night Out is an annual community building campaign to promote community and law enforcement partnerships.

The 2023 event will be Thursday, Aug. 3, hosted by the Brookhaven Exchange Club, at the fairgrounds during the fair. From 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., adults and children can interact with first responders, emergency medical personnel, fire fighters, and law officers, seeing equipment and vehicles, and asking questions.

“There will be some equipment for kids to see and tour, and you can meet and greet local first responders,” said Brookhaven Police Assistant Chief Clint Earls. “We want to invite the public to come out and join us.”

Anyone who is interested in possibly pursuing a career in any of the law enforcement or first responder areas is encouraged to ask questions.

Participants will include Brookhaven Police Department, Brookhaven Fire Department, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, volunteer fire departments in Lincoln County, King’s Daughters Medical Center EMS, and Rescue 9.