Ripley County Rings In The Old And New

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

By Debra Tune

Mostly incumbent Ripley County officials assembled at the courthouse at 2 p.m., this afternoon to take their traditional oaths of office prior to beginning the new year. All the elected officials, with one exception, won their seats in the 2024 primary. However, the election resulted in one new official. Former Missouri Water Patrol Colonel Rad Talburt, came out of retirement to take on a new role, that of sheriff of Ripley County. Talburt was sworn in, along with five new deputies and two from the previous administration, and officers with the Doniphan Police Department

Ripley County Sheriff Rad Talburt is pictured with Circuit Court Judge Devin Kirby, after taking the oath of office during a ceremony which took place at 2 p.m., today. (By Debra Tune)
Tasha Miller, a member of the sheriff's department office staff, greeted the audience and read a mission statement for the department, pledging professionalism, respect and dedication to uphold the law and protect the citizens of Ripley County. (By Debra Tune)
Six elected officials, all incumbents, were also sworn in during the ceremony. (By Debra Tune)
Sheriff Rad Talburt is pictured with his crew, each member sworn to serve and protect. (By Debra Tune)
Ripley County deputies and officers of the Doniphan Police Department as they were sworn in. (by Debra Tune)