Lambert to seek sheriff's position

Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Mike Lambert announced he will be a candidate for sheriff in the June 5 Democratic primary.

Current Sheriff Grover Smith has announced he will not seek re-election to another term.

"I have the experience," Lambert said. "I've learned and come up through the ranks. I know what it's like to be a patrol officer, investigator and administrator. I know what it takes to be the sheriff."

"My family lives in Escambia County, my children go to school in Escambia County," Lambert said. "This is home. My wife works for the Escambia County School Sys...