Circuit Judge Eddie Bowen dies of COVID-19 complications Circuit Judge Eddie H. Bowen (Source: Administrative Office of Courts) By WLBT Digital | February 9, 2021 at 6:53 PM CST - Updated February 9 at 7:31 PM
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Circuit Judge Eddie H. Bowen of Raleigh died Sunday, Feb. 7, of complications from COVID-19. He was 71.
Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Smith County Courthouse in Raleigh. A memorial ceremony will begin at noon. Burial will be in Merchant Cemetery. Tutor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Three weeks ago, Judge Bowen tested positive for COVID-19 and received treatment. He was hospitalized a week ago at Magee General Hospital. He died late Sunday afternoon.
The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) has announced that Andrew S. Harris, a partner at Jones Walker LLP in Jackson, Mississippi, has accepted an invitation to join the IADC, the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests.
Harris focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation, assisting clients with the protection of their intellectual property, such as prosecution and defense of trademark, copyright, and patent infringement claims, as well as trade secrets litigation. He also represents closely held businesses, publicly traded companies, and entrepreneurs on a broad array of complex, commercial concerns.
Harris is a member-at-large of the Mississippi Barâs Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports Law Section, and a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association. He previously served as president of the Jackson Young Lawyers Association. In additi
TUPELO ⢠Three candidates are vying to be Tupeloâs next mayor.
As qualifying for the cityâs upcoming municipal elections came to a close Friday afternoon, three people had qualified to run for the open mayoral seat: Republicans Todd Jordan and Markel Whittington, and Democrat Victor Fleitas.
Tupeloâs current mayor, Democrat Jason Shelton, is not seeking re-election.
Fleitas, 53, is an attorney. The son of Cuban and Puerto Rican immigrants, he is a native of Chicago, Illinois, but grew up in Miami, Florida.
Fleitas moved to Mississippi to attend the University of Mississippi School of Law. After passing the bar, he started practicing law in Tupelo in 1995, and moved his family to Tupelo shortly after in 1996.
February 5, 2021
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association has named James (Jamie) Fussell Jr. as its new director of labor relations. He replaces Mike Carlton, who retired in November.
Fussell comes to FFVA from the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Office of General Counsel in Tampa. Prior to that, he held various positions in the public sector, including with the Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture, Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
“Jamie grew up in the agricultural industry in south Florida,” said FFVA President Mike Joyner. “His unique understanding of the industry coupled with his legal experience will be an asset and important resource for our members. We are very pleased Jamie has decided to join our team.”
First Farmers and Merchants Bank has promoted Dawn D. Moore to Chief Wealth management officer.
Moore has served as senior personal trust officer since 2014 and has directed the administration of hundreds of trusts and investment accounts.
Moore will spearhead the overall strategic direction of Wealth Management Services, including trust, investment management and brokerage. She succeeds Chuck McDonald, who will assist with the transition and remain part of the Wealth Management team, focusing his efforts on growth in Williamson and Davidson Counties.
“I m looking forward to partnering with our talented team of wealth management and trust advisors to continue our vision of serving Middle Tennessee communities with the highest level of customer service,” Moore said. “From young professionals just starting their careers to those preparing for retirement, Trust Services can be a valuable asset to people at every stage of their financial journey.”