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IRONTON Ƶ The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners has agreed to pay about $35,000 to buy 26 new handguns for the sheriffƵs office, according to Sheriff Jeff Lawless.

Lawless said he plans to order 26 .9 mm Sig3P20 handguns this week. He also is looking to order holsters and ammunition for the handguns.

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