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U.S. senators quiet on Scott Colom’s nomination to federal bench

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U.S. senators quiet on Scott Colom's nomination to federal bench

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Mississippi's two U.S. senators have been non-committal on whether they will Lowndes County District Attorney Scott Colom's nomination as a federal judge.

The White House has announced Colom's nomination to the U.S. District Court to fill the spot vacated by Michael Mills, who has taken senior status. The Northeast Mississippi Journal first reported the nomination by .

The objection to Colom by the state's two U.S. senators could doom his nomination under long-standing Senate traditions.

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In an emailed response to , U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker said, “Judge Michael Mills has left big shoes to fill. I look forward to speaking with District Attorney Colom about his nomination for this important vacancy.”

Mississippi's junior U.S. senator, Cindy Hyde-Smith, has not publicly commented on the nomination.

Appointments to the federal judiciary, a lifetime appointment, require Senate confirmation.

It is customary for an individual senator from the home state of the judicial nominee to be able to block the Senate nomination through a so-called “blue-slip process.” It is uncertain whether Hyde-Smith or Wicker, both , would blue-slip Colom, who was appointed by the Democratic Biden.

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Colom, a Columbus , has been the district attorney for the 16th Judicial District, which consists of Lowndes, Oktibbeha, Noxubee and Clay counties, since 2016. He previously worked for the and was a municipal court judge.

The other northern district judges are Debra Brown and Sharion Aycock. When appointed by former , Brown became the state's first female African American chief federal judge. Colom would become the second Black judge in the state's Northern District if he is confirmed.

Biden has yet to announce his nomination for U.S. attorney for the northern district of Mississippi. In September, Biden nominated Todd Gee to serve as U.S. attorney for the southern district of Mississippi, a post that has been vacant since appointee Mike Hurst resigned in January 2021.

This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson appears at Mississippi event

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www.wjtv.com – Cameron Smith – 2024-04-25 21:26:41

SUMMARY: US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson Mississippi and spoke at Preparatory School during an hosted by NACLC. While reporters were unable to ask him questions, student Sophie Slade asked him about balancing foreign and domestic policy priorities. Johnson emphasized the importance of America first but not America only, and expressed concern about projecting weakness in foreign policy. He also discussed issues at the southern border and his recent speech at Columbia about the protests the war between Israel and Hamas. Additionally, announced that the US is expected to $6 to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine.

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Community stands behind mother who lost her daughter tragically

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www.wcbi.com – Shawanda Jones – 2024-04-25 19:01:00

SUMMARY: Sonya Baldwin, a longtime Hardee's employee in Columbus, Mississippi, recently lost her daughter Ashanti Jade Turner. Despite the tragedy, Baldwin has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of from her community. Turner's granddaughter spoke about her close relationship with her aunt, emphasizing that her legacy will on. Chick-fil-A in Columbus will be holding a candlelight vigil in Jade's memory. Baldwin expressed gratitude for the support during this difficult time and emphasized the importance of remembering her daughter. The community's response has been a source of comfort for the grieving .

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Newly named Mr. NEMCC proves anything is possible

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www.wcbi.com – Allie Martin – 2024-04-25 18:55:52

SUMMARY: Kirklyn Johnson credits his in music to God. Despite being diagnosed with autism, he excelled in music throughout school and was recently voted Mr. NEMCC. Johnson believes his faith is the foundation for his success and wants to teach music to make a positive impact on . His energy and outlook are contagious, and he plans to continue his music education at MSU in the fall. Johnson's story is one of overcoming challenges with the of his faith and his love for music.

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