Guest Writer,
In a move aimed at strengthening the judicial system in Mississippi’s capital county, Governor Tate Reeves has appointed Damon Stevenson to a newly created circuit court judgeship in Hinds County. Stevenson was officially sworn in this past Friday, marking the beginning of his tenure on the bench.
The new subdistrict, which includes the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID), was created in response to increased case volume and a long-standing backlog in the county’s court system. While the seat is tied to the CCID, Stevenson emphasized that the role is designed to serve all of Hinds County…