THERE ’ S A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced she is tapping Anthony Lowery to serve as Baldwin County Sheriff . The current Baldwin County Sheriff , Hoss Mack , will soon be leaving the post after two decades to serve as head of the Alabama Sheriffs Association .
“ I want to thank Governor Ivey and her staff for this appointment . It is a huge honor for her to call me this morning and give me the news ,” said Lowery . “ I also want to thank Sheriff Mack and all the men and women of the Baldwin County Sheriff ’ s Office for their support in this process . I look forward to serving the people of Baldwin County .”
A lifelong resident of Baldwin County , Lowery presently serves as chief deputy in the Baldwin County Sheriff ’ s Office . In his nearly 20 years in the Sheriff ’ s Office , he has held a variety of responsibilities and taken on many special projects , making him well-prepared to lead the force .
“ Baldwin County continues serving its residents , as well as a record number of visitors each year , and we certainly pride ourselves keeping it a safe place to live , work and visit . Bringing both wideranging law enforcement experience , as well as community involvement , Anthony Lowery will make a strong and effective sheriff for the area ,” said Governor Ivey . “ Sheriff Hoss Mack leaves large shoes to fill , but I am confident Anthony is more than prepared to lead .
Included in the projects Lowery has taken on is the construction for the Baldwin County Corrections Center expansion , where he served as project manager . Prior to his nearly two decades with the Sheriff ’ s Association , he worked in the Baldwin County District Attorney ’ s Office , giving him a total of 28 years of law enforcement experience
Lowery is a graduate of Auburn University . He also received training and graduated from the FBI National Academy and completed an FBI Law Enforcement Development Session .
Lowery is a small business owner and proud husband and father . Sheriff Mack ’ s last day as Baldwin County Sheriff will be Saturday , August 31 . Lowery ’ s appointment is effective Sunday , September 1 , 2024 . Governor Ivey called Lowery earlier today to notify him of her selection .