Senator Barnett Resigns Amid Health Challenges | Hattiesburg News

State Senator Juan Barnett has resigned from the Mississippi Senate after a decade of service, citing health challenges including a stroke that sidelined him during the legislative session. Known for his leadership on corrections reform and chairing the Senate Corrections Committee, Barnett leaves behind a legacy of impactful prison policy work. Before his Senate tenure, he served as mayor of Heidelberg for 15 years. Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann praised his dedication and wished him well in retirement. Governor Tate Reeves will now call a special election to fill the seat until January 2028, covering parts of Forrest, Jasper, and Jones counties. 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/a1836a8c31f57c54