TUSCUMBIA- History was made in Colbert County tonight as several republicans were elected to seats normally held by Democrats. It’s a new day in Colbert County as we now have a two-party system in our fine county. The final results:
Colbert County Commission
District #1
Tommy Barnes (R) defeats Rex Burleson
District #2
David Black (R) defeats Ronda Hood
District #3
Dr. Jimmy Gardiner (D)defeats Fromer Tuscumbia Mayor Dean McCormick
District #4
Emmitt Jimmar gets to keep his seat although there is an ongoing investigation at the Leighton polling place
over poll workers handing out marked ballots. Fred Joly ran a great race against Emitt, who did little or no campaigning
District #5
Darol Bendall (R) Defeated Roger Creekmore (D)
District #6
Jace Kimbrough defeated by Charles Hovater (D)
School Board Seats
Sandra James (R) defeated Mary Parker(D)
Thomas Barnes (R) defeated Jarrod Johnson (D)