Reeves appoints Jordan as DeSoto County Court Judge

Reeves appoints Jordan as DeSoto County. Reeves appoints Jordan as DeSoto County Court Judge.

Key points

• Jordan, a former prosecutor, will serve as interim judge until a special election is held in November 2027.
• A Desoto County prosecutor has been appointed by the governor to serve as the county's new County Court Judge.
• The special election for the seat will be held in November 2027.
• His team informed one media outlet it was "likely being generated by AI." The 2001 arrest record tells a different story.
• Jordan of Hernando will commence his duties as the interim County Court Judge.

Russell B. Jordan, a former prosecutor, will serve as interim judge until a special election is held in November 2027.

For context, a Desoto County prosecutor has been appointed by the governor to serve as the county's new County Court Judge. The appointment was confirmed Monday by Governor Tate Reeves.

Starting on November 1, Russell B. Jordan of Hernando will commence his duties as the interim County Court Judge. A special election will be held next year to determine a permanent replacement.

For context, the appointment was created in response to a vacancy that occurred when Craig Treadaway, the former DeSoto County Court Judge, was appointed by Reeves to take over responsibilities of the 21st Circuit Court District in August.

Jordan's legal career spans more than two decades, including serving as a prosecuting attorney in the City of Horn Lake.

"Russell's extensive courtroom experience, commitment to the rule of law and record of public service have prepared him for this important role, " remarked Governor Reeves stated. "His experience as a prosecuting attorney and civil litigator, combined with his dedication to the people of DeSoto County, makes him exceptionally qualified for judicial service."

Jordan's legal experience entails various civil and criminal cases heard in state and federal courts. He earned his J.D. From the University of Mississippi School of Law and his B.B.A from Mississippi State University. Jordan is a member of bar associations in the states of Mississippi, Arkansas and Tennessee.

Notably, the special election for the seat will be held in November 2027. Regarding the Author(s).

Jeremy Pittari is a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. Born and raised in Slidell, La., he moved to South Mississippi in the early 90s. Jeremy earned an associate in arts from Pearl River Community College and went on to attend the University of Southern Mississippi, where he earned a bachelor's of arts in journalism. A week after Hurricane Katrina, he began an internship as a reporter with the community newspaper in Pearl River County. After graduation, he accepted a full-time position at that news outlet where he covered the recovery process post Katrina in Pearl River and Hancock Counties. For almost 17 years he wrote concerning local administration, education, law enforcement, crime, business and a variety of other topics. Email Jeremy: [email protected].

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