Independence County Judge Robert Griffin said today that Independence County offices will be closed Wednesday to allow for attendance to the funeral of Chief Deputy Jeff Sims, who passed away unexpectedly over the weekend.
The judge said the offices will close at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon for the 2 p.m. funeral.
He said regular county government business hours will resume Thursday.
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