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In 1962, Batton hired as a deputy John T. Kennon, Jr. (1928-2005), a nephew of former Louisiana Governor [[Robert F. Kennon]], a former Minden mayor, district attorney, and circuit court judge.<ref>"Kennon Hired As Sheriff's Deputy Here", ''Minden Herald'', May 17, 1962, p. 1.</ref> John Kennon later served as the Minden city marshal and ran unsuccessfully for sheriff in the 1971 Democratic primary against O. H. Haynes, Jr.
In 1962, Batton hired as a deputy John T. Kennon, Jr. (1928-2005), a nephew of former Louisiana Governor [[Robert F. Kennon]], a former Minden mayor, district attorney, and circuit court judge.<ref>"Kennon Hired As Sheriff's Deputy Here", ''Minden Herald'', May 17, 1962, p. 1.</ref> John Kennon later served as the Minden city marshal and ran unsuccessfully for sheriff in the 1971 Democratic primary against O. H. Haynes, Jr.
====Accomplishments====
====Accomplishments====
As sheriff, Haynes appointed the first African-American deputy in the 20th century, Louis Dunbar, Sr. (1914-1986),<ref>"Haynes for Sheriff: 1967 Election Guide", ''Minden Press-Herald'', October 30, 1967, p. 8.</ref> whose son "Sweet" Lou Dunbar became, like Haynes' son, a distinguished athlete.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MQelr-MNkA|title=Louis Dunbar|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=September 1, 2014}}</ref>
As sheriff, Haynes appointed the first African-American deputy in the 20th century, Louis Dunbar, Sr. (1914-1986),<ref>"Haynes for Sheriff: 1967 Election Guide", ''Minden Press-Herald'', October 30, 1967, p. 8.</ref> whose son "Sweet" Lou Dunbar became, like Haynes' son, a distinguished athlete.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MQelr-MNkA|title=Louis Dunbar|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=September 1, 2014}}</ref>
====The failed comeback attempt====
====The failed comeback attempt====