Crime & Courts

Retired Circuit Judge Robert Helfrich died at age 72 after more than two decades serving Forrest and Perry counties. Known for leading key civil rights prosecutions and pioneering local drug intervention courts, colleagues remember his dedication both inside courtrooms and within his community.

The Mississippi Court of Appeals will convene at Alcorn State University on March 31 for a civil appeal hearing as part of its educational outreach program. Judge Deborah McDonald encourages students and community members to attend and learn more about judicial processes.