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Requirements increase to become sheriff in one Wiregrass county

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DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) -- The requirements for becoming a sheriff in Barbour County are much steeper after Governor Ivey signed a new bill earlier this month. It's now one of 16-17 counties in the state to operate differently from the state law, which allows a sheriff to be 18 years old and have no previous experience. "I cant speak for each county but in 2025, with the way things are I cant imagine that any county would be okay with the way its set…

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WDHN broke the news in on Friday, May 23, 2025.
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