On Monday, December 28th, Rachel Shively was sworn in as the new Interim Clerk of Court for Jackson Parish by Judge Rick Warren, replacing Laura (Humble) Culpepper, who recently retired.

With family members alongside, Shively, who has been the Chief Deputy Clerk since August 2025, took the official Oath of Office in the courtroom of the Jackson Parish Courthouse in Jonesboro. Shively will serve as Interim Clerk of Court until an election for the office is held on May 16th, 2026. 

“I am truly honored and humbled to have been sworn in as the Interim Clerk of Court for Jackson Parish following the retirement of my friend and mentor, Laura Humble Culpepper. I want to say a special thank you to my family for the support and encouragement during this new endeavor – my husband, Joe, my children, Zachary (Lauren), Betsy (Sidney), and my sweet Owen, my grandchildren, Andrew, Emma, and Lettie. I would also like to thank the Honorable Rick Warren, Judge, for administering the oath to me. I am incredibly excited and grateful for this new opportunity, and I look forward to serving the citizens of Jackson Parish.” – Rachel Shively