Barlow Elected As Jackson District Two Commissioner
Former Jackson County Director of Schools Joe Barlow elected to serve as the county’s new commissioner for district two Monday night.
Clay Sheriff Asking For Increased Spending, Staffing
Clay County Sheriff Brandon Boone asked County Commissioners Monday for additional funding to deal with a lack of staff. The proposal is a five percent increase for the sheriff’s office, dispatchers, and guards. Boone said he is having trouble obtaining correctional officers, and staffing has reached a crossroads for the department. “There’s no way I […]
Clay Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New K-9 Unit
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has a new K-9 unit that has recently joined the force. Sheriff Brandon Boone said K-9 Rip is a dual-purpose dog that specializes in narcotics and tracking. “We’re in a position where we need to help try to curb some of the drug problems and issues we have in our […]
Clay Sheriff’s Office Staffing Problems Continue, Short Three Positions
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office continues to struggle finding dispatchers and correctional officers. Sheriff Brandon Boone said three full-time positions remain open, leaving the jail understaffed. “We are going to have to be competitive in the pay,” Boone said. “I’m not saying we can pay what some of the bigger counties such as Putnam County. […]
Clay County Escapee Could Be In New York
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department reported a possible lead in the investigation of an escaped inmate. Sheriff Brandon Boone said Roy Norris could be in New York. “We can’t determine on exactly what happened, but someone in New York had run his name and it popped up,” Boone said. “But no one had him in […]
