Kelsey Guernsey, right, listens to Jackson County Circuit Court Judge John McBain along with her son, James, Thursday afternoon at the Jackson County Courthouse. Photo, story by Jeff Steers JTV News New Jackson County Head Prosecutor Kelsey Guernsey did something interesting before Circuit Court Judge John McBain officially signed her to the position. Guernsey asked people in the audience to stand up if they were part of her “village.” Slowly more than half of the 75-person audience stood up as Guernsey mentioned people who helped with her campaign for prosecutor, knocked on doors, put up signs, or just kept her fed and provided rides to various events for her son, James. She is hoping that community effort will be helpful as she becomes the first female head prosecutor in Jackson County history. Guernsey was one of two Jackson County officials sworn into office by sitting judges during investiture ceremonies Thursday morning and afternoon at two Jackson County Courtrooms. Longtime attorney Jennifer Kelly won the Jackson County Probate Judge position in November election securing 54 percent of the votes and taking over for retiring Judge Diane Rappleye. The Jackson County Circuit Court position is responsible for cases involving estates, guardianship, child…
