Crosby Named Chancery Judge

Governor Tate Reeves has announced the appointment of Doug S. Crosby as Chancellor for the 6th Chancery Court District, Place 1. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Joseph Kilgore. “Doug will do a great job as chancellor,” said Governor Tate... Read More.

Judge to Step Down in July

A judge who’s served the local area for 14 years is stepping down from the bench at the end of July.  Chancellor Joseph Kilgore of Philadelphia has accepted a position with a Jackson law firm.  Kilgore has been a judge in the Sixth Chancery... Read More.


Governor Reopens Qualifying For Circuit Judge

Governor Reeves announced Friday that candidate qualifying is being reopened for Circuit Judge, District 5, Place 2 following the death of Judge George Mitchell in April.   Mitchell was the only candidate who had qualified to run for that judgeship which covers Attala, Carroll, Choctaw,... Read More.


Circuit Judge George Mitchell dies at 77

Fifth Circuit Judge George Mitchell Jr. died Tuesday at the age of 77. Mitchell was appointed as Fifth Circuit Judge in 2015 by then Governor Phil Bryant. He retained the position after winning the November 2016 general election. Counties in his district included Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Grenada,... Read More.

Bryant Appoints Burns Eighth Circuit Court Judge

Gov. Phil Bryant announced today that he has appointed Brian K. Burns as the Eighth Circuit Court District Judge. He replaces Judge Christopher A. Collins, who is leaving public service after serving 21 consecutive years as a judge. Burns’ appointment is effective on January... Read More.