Camden, Tenn.–Benton County officials were sworn in at a ceremony today at the courthouse, with Chancellor Vicki Hoover and new Circuit Court Judge Bruce Griffey taking turns administering the oath of office. New County Mayor Mark Ward was sworn in, along with new District Attorney Neil Thompson, new Trustee Beverly Beal and Sheriff Kenny Christoper, Circuit Court Clerk Sam Rainwaters and other county officials. Benton County Commissioners were sworn in in another ceremony this afternoon. In photo, Judge Griffey administers the oath of office to new County Mayor Ward as Chancellor Hoover looks on at right. (Bobby Melton photo).