Jackson takes oath
Jackson, left, presents Sheriff Smith with rifle on his retirement
Jackson issues the oath of office to his sheriff's deputies
Pastor Eric Andrews, right, opened Jackson's ceremony with prayer
Escambia County Circuit Judge Dave Jordan issues the oath of office Friday afternoon to Heath Jackson, who officially took over as the county's new sheriff on Jan. 15. After taking the oath, Jackson presented retiring Sheriff Grover Smith with a Henry rifle as a gift from the deputies. For more see Page 9A.
