By HBTV
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 | 5:02 PM
https://hbtv.us/news/?story_id=2967
Sheriff Hobby Walker with former Winston County Investigator Zak Green |
Hobby Walker resigned Wednesday afternoon from his office of Sheriff of Winston County. Citing family reasons for resigning, following state law, the position was filled immediately with the swearing-in of Larry Gilliland, Winston County Coroner. Gilliland will fill the position until Governor Robert Bentley can appoint a replacement to fill Walker's remaining term in office.