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Officials in Ellisville were administered the oath of office Tuesday night by Jones County Chancery Clerk Larry Ishee as they assume office for the new fiscal year, which begins Tuesday. Pictured taking the oath is Police Chief Bruce Russell. Others taking the oath of office were Mayor Tim Waldrup, aldermen Stacy Tucker, Doug Landrum, Frank E. Williams, Aaron Heidelberg, James Holifield; Freida G. Collins, city attorney; Kathy Brewer, city Clerk; Charma Cook, deputy city clerk; Ronnie McGilberry, fire chief; Ouida Hester, court clerk; Jeane Pilgrim, deputy court clerk; and Randolph Strickland, zoning chairman.