Former Sheriff Bill Oldham dies
“I had the pleasure of serving under Sheriff (Bill) Oldham as his chief deputy. I will never forget his wise counsel, along with his unwavering commitment and dedication to law enforcement. He was a true leader and a great public servant, and he will truly be missed,” Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr. said in a statement Thursday. (Courtesy Shelby County Sheriff's Office)
Oldham served as both the head of the Memphis Police Department as well as the Shelby County sheriff during a lengthy career in law enforcement.
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Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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