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Hardeman County appoints Russell Thigpen as ambulance director amid questions about hiring process
Summary
The commission approved Russell Thigpen as the county ambulance director by a 15–1 roll-call vote after the Ambulance Committee recommended the hire to address overtime and management issues; one commissioner questioned the lack of interviews for internal candidates.
The Hardeman County Legislative Body appointed Russell Thigpen as the county’s ambulance director on March 17, 2026, following a recommendation from the county Ambulance Committee and a 15–1 roll-call vote.
The Ambulance Committee presented the recommendation to the commission, citing high overtime costs and management problems in the ambulance department…
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