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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Nov 5, 2025

The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments will consider seven applicants when it meets to select nominees for an upcoming vacancy on the Court of Appeals Western Section due to the retirement of Judge Kenny Armstrong on Feb. 9, 2026. The applicants include Lori R. Holyfield, Eileen Kuo, Steven Wayne Maroney, Jeffrey E. Nicoson, Gadson William Perry, Monica Rae Rejaei and John B. Turner Jr., according to a press release. Public interviews of the applicants are scheduled for Dec. 10 at 9 a.m. CST in the chambers of the Jackson City Council, 109 E. Main St., STE 107, Jackson 38301. At the conclusion of the interviews, the council will vote to send three applicants to the governor. Any member of the public may attend the public hearing and can express, orally or in writing, objections concerning applicants for the vacancy. For questions contact Administrative Office of the Courts Assistant General Counsel Laura Blount at 615-741-2687.