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Several people were on hand last Tuesday morning in the Clinton County Circuit Courtroom for the administration of the oath of office to local government officials who will sit in office for the next term. Above, office holders along with family and friends waited for the ceremony to begin as the program started with a welcome from Clinton Circuit Court Clerk Jake Staton.

Clinton Circuit Court Judge David Williams, left, administered the oath of office to Clinton District Judge James “Mike” Lawson as Clinton District Judge Scarlett Latham watches and waits her turn to take the oath of office. Earlier in the program, Lawson administered the oath of office to Judge Williams.

Clinton County’s constables were administered the oath of office last week by Clinton County Circuit Judge David L. Williams. From left to right, accepting the duties of the office of constable, were: Jerry Craig, Ronnie Thrasher, Andy Butler, Rick Stearns and Gilbert Daniel.