By Associated Press
Montgomery, AL – Governor Riley on Friday appointed Ronald Abernathy as acting Sheriff of Tuscaloosa County. He replaces Ted Sexton who took a leave of absence this week to take a post with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Abernathy has served as chief deputy in the office since 1999 and was named Tuscaloosa County Officer of the Year in 2006.
The University of Alabama graduate will serve as sheriff for one year.
Abernathy's appointment is effective immediately.
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