Hinds County DA Transition Update | Jackson News

Hinds County’s DA office is in upheaval after Jody Owens stepped down amid a federal bribery conviction, with Judge Winston Kidd appointing Brad McCullouch as interim DA to keep operations running smoothly. McCullouch vows to maintain case progress, victim support, and law enforcement cooperation, while former DA and Supreme Court justice Jim Kitchens assures the public that trials, grand juries, and plea deals will continue uninterrupted. However, staff uncertainty looms as many were hired by Owens and now face job insecurity. Governor Tate Reeves has ten days to appoint a replacement or call a special election, likely scheduled for November, which would see voters in Jefferson and Claiborne counties choose a DA for the remainder of Owens’ term — only to campaign again in 2027 for a full term covering all three counties. This rare scenario forces voters and candidates into a double-dip election cycle. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/14c51ff19610a836