Governor appoints new circuit judge in north Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – A Fulton native has been chosen as a new circuit judge in north Mississippi.

Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday appointed Michael P. “Chip” Mills Jr. to fill a vacancy in the First Circuit Court District.

Mills has been a lawyer in private practice and has worked as a prosecutor.

Circuit Judge James Roberts had a stroke in January 2019 and is retiring.

Mills temporarily succeeds him.

Mississippi law calls for Mills to serve until a special election is held in November 2021. The winner will serve the rest of the term, which lasts until the end of 2022

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