Local law enforcement Thursday morning joined the traditional Special Olympics Torch Run by carrying the torch five miles from the Panola County Sheriff’s Department to the Batesville courthouse. Some of the bearers who participated include: (from left) Sheriff Dennis Darby, Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics agent Tim Douglas, MHP state trooper Jason Jenkins, sheriff’s deputy Brad Pickett and MHP state trooper Ryan Buckley. The Panolian photo by John Howell