JUSTICE CARLSON PLANS TO STEP DOWN
November 15, 2011 § 2 Comments
Mississippi Supreme Court Presiding Justice George Carlson announced yesterday that he will step down when his term ends at the end of 2012. The vacancy created by his retirement is in the northern district.
Carlson, of Batesville, served for 19 years as a Circuit Judge in the 17th district. He was appointed by Governor Ronnie Musgrove to fill a vacancy on the Mississippi Supreme Court, and he has served on the high court for the last 11 years.
The justice said that he wants to spend more time with his family, alhough he continues to enjoy his work on the court.
He timed his announcement to allow time for careful consideration and planning for the campaign in the 33-county northern Supreme Court district.
His announcement at the Mississippi Judiciary web site is here. The Clarion-Ledger article, which mimes most of the official announcement instead of doing its own reporting, is here.
JUSTICE GRAVES TO THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
February 15, 2011 § 2 Comments
Justice James Graves of the Mississippi Supreme Court was confirmed yesterday as the first Mississippi African-American to serve on the US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. His nomination was approved by the US Senate late yesterday afternoon.
Graves’ nomination received bi-partisan support of the Mississippi US Senatorial and Congressional delegations.
Justice Graves, of Clinton, will leave an opening on the Mississippi Supreme Court that will have to be filled by appointment of Governor Hailey Barbour, until an election can be held to replace his successor. Philip Thomas, in his Mississippi Litigation Review and Commentary blog speculates about the appointment.
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