Mr. Gibbes was selected out of 60 applicants and seven interviewees for the role, according to the newspaper. He most recently served as CEO and administrator of Covington County Hospital in Collins, Miss.
Mr. Gibbes succeeds Doug Higgingbotham, who retired May 24. His term will take effect in July.
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