Jasper police officer Jimmy Neel has announced that he will be seeking the Jasper County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace seat now held by Raymond Hopson.

Neel said Friday that his plans are to retire from the police department after serving for some 20 years as a parol officer to seek the spot and released the following statement:

"I have proudly served with the Jasper Police Department for nearly 20 years, dedicating my life to protecting and serving the people of this community. My experiences in law enforcement have given me a deep respect for fairness, integrity, and the importance of treating every individual with dignity and compassion. Prior to my career in law enforcement, I was a small business owner for 18 years, operating Jimmy’s Horse Shoeing Services. This time taught me the

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