January 1, 2017 - A swearing-in ceremony for several of Shelby County's newly elected and re-elected officials was held at the Shelby County Sheriff's Department on January 1, 2017 at 12-midnight.
The event was well attended by family, friends and fellow law enforcement officers from the area. Leading the ceremony was Maxie Eaves, Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, and those being sworn in were Willis Blackwell, Shelby County Sheriff; Zach Warr, Constable Precinct 1; Jamie Hagler, Constable Precinct 2; Roy Cheatwood, Constable Precinct 3; and Jake Metcalf, Constable Precinct 4.
Following their collective oath taking Charles Barr, Commissioner Precinct 3, was sworn in as well.
As the new year began, all of the newly sworn-in officials were applauded by those in attendance.
