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John Reeves (right) was sworn in as a judge for Madison Environmental Court by Madison Judge Rick Mitchell Wednesday morning February 7, 2018.

John R. Reeves was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of family law for 2016 and 2017.

Attorney Merrida Coxwell said the $250,000 bond was excessive for his client, a respected attorney who has no criminal history

Mayfield’s attorneys — Merrida Coxwell and Mayfield’s brother-in-law, former state Rep. John Reeves — quickly posted cash for Mayfield’s release on a $250,000 bond but called it excessive. They and Kelly’s attorney said the case appears to be politically driven. (more…)

Linda Reed vanished from Copiah County a year ago One year ago Tuesday, Copiah County bookkeeper Linda Reed’s family awoke to a nightmare. The 65-year-old mother and grandmother was missing, her truck located in a remote spot not far from the interstate, her phone, purse and glasses left behind. Through Read more

With the new year looming, elected officials and community leaders say they are looking forward to the opportunities and challenges in 2013. Flora Mayor Leslie Childress said the town expects to expand its business base in the new year. “Hopefully, we’ll add some businesses to this area. If they come Read more

Hinds County’s decision to back out of the Old Capitol Green development jeopardizes the project, the developer says.

But New York-based Full Spectrum isn’t saying the project won’t move forward without the county.
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Many say GOP-appointed judge not ideologically inclined

Although restricting abortion has long been a conservative goal in Mississippi, the Republican-appointed judge considering the constitutionality of the state’s stringent new abortion law doesn’t play politics in the courtroom, according to those who know him.
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In November, Mississippi voters showed their distaste for eminent domain by approving Initiative 31, a constitutional amendment that, nonetheless, won’t prevent a public road from slicing through their front yard.
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