A new era begins: Sheriff Creech’s tenure begins with pinning ceremony

Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com After 36 years, a new administration took over the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) after the swearing-in of Sheriff Brian Creech on Monday, Jan. 6. However, a special ceremony took place at the county courthouse in Jasper on Friday, Jan. 10, when friends, family and colleagues gathered around to watch the sheriff's badge pinned on him, along with other accolades. The ceremony opened with Sheriff Creech's wife, Alison, giving words of inspiration and hope to her husband and those who will be working with him. "I would like to take a moment to thank all of you here today for your support and trust in him," Alison said. "To his colleag