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1. Reed appointed judge in 12th Circuit

Governor Tate Reeves today Thursday the appointment of Thomas Michael Reed of Hattiesburg to the Office of Circuit Judge for the 12th Circuit Court District, which serves Forrest and Perry counties.

Reeves’ office said the appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Robert B. Helfrich. Reed’s term will begin on July 1, 2025, and will fill the remainder of the four-year term.

Reed has been a practicing attorney since 1998. He currently serves as a Municipal Court Judge for both Petal and Richton. He previously served as a city prosecutor for both Richton and

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