Whisnant Sworn In as Clever Chief of Police

Clever City Clerk Kristy Keithley, left, administers the oath of office to new Clever Police Chief Darren Whisnant at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 23. Whisnant was selected from a pool of 18 potential candidates to replace former Chief Randall Bruce, who faces felony theft charges. Whisnant brings over 30 years of law enforcement experience to the town. About 50 people came out to watch Whisnant’s swearing in, including officers from Nixa and the Christian County Sheriff’s Office.