Judge Hamilton H. Singleton swore in his final group of officials after 28 years of serving as Circuit Judge. His last act before retiring as Judge was to swear in David Graham as his replacement. The following were sworn in for Calhoun County, City of Hampton and the City of Thornton: Judge Floyd Nutt; Sheriff Vernon Morris; County Clerk Jeanie Smith; Treasure Jennifer Beene; Coroner Donna Steelman; Hampton Mayor Rick Shirron; Hampton Alderman Nikki Powers; Thornton Alderman Larry Williams and Robin Stringfellow; Constable David Smith, Leland Gilliam, John E. Green, and Burleigh Williams; Deputy Sheriff Philip Evertte, Corey Johnson, Adam McGilton, Leland Gilliam, John Henry Thompson and David Estes; and Justice of the Peace Tommy Stringfellow, Cody Vaughan, David Reddin, Jay Scarlett, Keith Gresham, Mark Hornaday, John Beasley, and Kenny Evans.
Judge Singleton served Calhoun County as Lawyer, Prosecutor and Judge for over 40 years.
