The new year began with a swearing in ceremony for several Shelby County newly elected officials. At midnight at the Shelby County Sheriff's Office.  Those sworn in were Willis Blackwell, Shelby County Sheriff; Zach Warr, Constable Precinct 1; Jamie Hagler, Constable Precinct 2; Roy Cheatwood, Constable Precinct 3; and Jake Metcalf, Constable Precinct 4.  After they gave their oath Charles Barr, Commissioner Precinct 3, was also sworn in.