Photos with the new judge

John Ginn, Hopkins Couty Court at Law Judge, stands with his family following his swearing-in ceremony at the Hopkins County Courthouse Tuesday, Jan. 2. From left are: Andy Ginn and wife Stephanie; wife Eydie McDowell Ginn; granddaughter Caroline; Ginn; granddaughter Scarlet; son Charlie McDowell; son Caleb; wife Catherine and grandson Carson; mother-in-law Charlotte McDowell and father-in-law and partner William McDowell. Staff photo by Tammy Vinson

John Ginn's sons Charlie and Andy Ginn are pleased to help their dad officially put on his robe after Ginn was sworn in as the new Hopkins County Court-At-Law Judge Tuesday morning, Jan. 2, 2024. Ginn was selected by Hopkins County Commissioners Court to fill the seat after Clay Harrison tendered his resignation in order to start a private practice. Staff photo by Tammy Vinson