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DeSoto County names Russell Jordan interim prosecutor; special election set for November 2026
Summary
The board appointed Russell Jordan to serve as Interim County Prosecutor effective July 1, 2026, and set a special election to coincide with the November 2026 judicial elections to fill the office.
With the incumbent prosecutor retiring June 30, 2026, the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors voted May 18 to appoint Russell Jordan as Interim County Prosecutor effective July 1, 2026, consistent with the requirements of Mississippi Code §23‑15‑839.
Supervisor Mark Gardner made the motion to appoint Jordan and Supervisor Ray Denison seconded; the appointment was approved by recorded vote. The board also voted to set a special election to coincide with November 2026 judicial elections to elect a permanent successor.
Why it matters: The appointment provides continuity in prosecutions and allows the county to run a special election concurrent with scheduled judicial contests to fill the office on a permanent basis.
What the minutes record: The effective appointment date, the statutory citation discussed by board counsel and the board’s vote are recorded; the minutes do not include biographical details about the interim appointee.
