
Judicial Leadership



Judge Debra W. Blackwell
Judge Carmen Brooks Drake
Judge David H. Strong
Judge Blackwell was first elected in 2018 and has been rejected two times. She was elected in subdistrict 6-2 and hears cases in Adams, Amite, and Franklin counties.
Staff Attorney: Matt Kidder, Esq.
Court Administrator: Sheri Simmons
Judge Drake was elected in subdistrict 6-1 and hears cases in Adams, Amite, and Wilkinson counties. She was elected in 2022.
Staff Attorney: Pierce Beach, Esq.
Court Administrator: Corvet McNeal
Judge Strong was elected in subdistrict 6-3 and hears cases in Pike County. He was appointed by former Governor Haley Barbour in August 2006 and was elected the following November.
Staff Attorney: Mallory Newlon
Court Administrator: Vicki Brill
Contact Information:
115 South Wall Street
Natchez, MS 39120
Telephone: 601-442-8363
Fax: 601-445-7954
Contact Information:
115 South Wall Street
Natchez, MS 39120
Telephone: 601-445-7933
Fax: 601-445-2369
Contact Information:
P.O. Box 1387
McComb, MS 39649
Telephone: 601-684-3400
Fax: 601-684-2700
Courthouse Locations
The Sixth Circuit Court of Mississippi serves the judicial needs of Adams, Amite, Franklin, and Wilkinson counties. We provide authoritative guidance and public resources to ensure the fair administration of justice across our jurisdiction.