New DA Faces Hinds County’s Tough Challenges | Jackson News

Brad McCullouch, a longtime assistant DA in Hinds County, has been tapped by Governor Tate Reeves to lead the District Attorney’s office — a move aimed at stability after Jody Owens’ resignation following federal charges. With a November election looming and a jail system already buckling under overcrowding, McCullouch’s first moves include reviewing nonviolent cases to reduce incarceration. He’s also stepping into a historic role — the first white man to lead the office since 2001 — in a county that’s majority Black, facing the weight of reform and public trust. 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/dd78d1986606e7b3