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Jefferson County looking to avoid special election to fill sheriff's post

While no formal vote was taken Thursday, the Jefferson County Commission dropped plans for a special election this year to replace former Sheriff Bobby Shirley, who was forced out of office after pleading guilty in a federal civil rights violation case.

By RICHARD F. BELISLE

January 31, 2013

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