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Sheriff Neal Walden hugs his wife, Pam. He thanked family for their support during his career.

Sheriff Neal Walden hugs his wife, Pam. He thanked family for their support during his career.

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Walden honored for 41-year career as retirement nears

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Longtime White County Sheriff Neal Walden was showered with words of praise and gifts at a Dec. 3 celebration of his upcoming retirement, held at First Baptist Church in Cleveland. Several speakers lined up to honor Walden for his 41-year career in law enforcement, including 29 years as sheriff.
White County and Cleveland unofficial election results – June 9, 2020

White County and Cleveland unofficial election results – June 9, 2020

White County and Cleveland Election Coverage – June 9, 2020

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Updates are posted below for unofficial results for local contested races only in White County's General Primary, as well as the Cleveland special elections for mayor and the Ward 2 city council seat and a countywide ESPLOST referendum.
Aaron Autry

Aaron Autry

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Five want to be next sheriff

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2020
White County will have a new sheriff in 2021 following the retirement of Neal Walden. Five candidates are running for the office: Aaron Autry, William Garrett, Rick Kelley, John Murphy and Jeff Ramey.
Jeff Ramey

Jeff Ramey

Ramey joins field for sheriff’s race

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Jeff Ramey is the latest to announce plans to run for sheriff. Ramey, 52, says he will run as a Republican in a bid to bring change to White County Sheriff’s Office operations.
Aaron Autry

Aaron Autry

Autry aims to be next sheriff

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Aaron Autry believes his depth of experience and vision for proactive law enforcement will help him serve White County as its next sheriff.
Will Garrett

Will Garrett

Garrett joins field for sheriff’s race

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Will Garrett says his experience has prepared him to serve as White County sheriff and take on the responsibilities of serving the community. Garrett, 39, recently told the White County News he plans to qualify for the 2020 sheriff’s race as a Republican.
John Murphy

John Murphy

Murphy ready to run for sheriff

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Another veteran lawman will be running for White County sheriff in 2020. John Murphy says he’ll bring more than three decades of law enforcement experience as he seeks the office. After retiring from the White County Sheriff’s Office in 2016, he says he feels called to pursue a new chapter.