The Anderson County Sheriff’s Department recently announced the promotion of Marty Blackwell to the rank of corporal. Corporal Blackwell will oversee courthouse security. Blackwell has been in law enforcement for 33 years. He most recently served as court officer for General Sessions Judge Don A. Layton. He is pictured with Judge Layton as Blackwell receives his new rank. “It is an honor to work with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department,” Blackwell said. “I thank Sheriff Russell Barker for his confidence. I look forward to providing courthouse security as we implement the “One Entrance Policy.”