Governor Reeves Appointed New District Attorney
Governor Tate Reeves named Dana Sims as the district attorney for Mississippi’s 23rd Circuit Court District.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in People
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Governor Tate Reeves has officially appointed Dana Sims to serve as the district attorney for the 23rd Circuit Court District. The position covers Claiborne, Copiah, and Jefferson counties and is effective immediately.
Why it matters
The appointment ensures continuity for the 23rd Circuit Court District as Sims takes on the role following her previous temporary service in the office. She will fulfill the remainder of the current term for the jurisdiction.
The 23rd Circuit Court District encompasses 3 Mississippi counties. Sims will serve in this capacity through the remainder of the term ending December 31, 2026.
The players
Tate Reeves
Tate Reeves is the current Governor of Mississippi.
Dana Sims
Dana Sims is a prosecutor with years of experience who was appointed as the district attorney for the 23rd Circuit Court District.
Tomika Irving
Tomika Irving is a Circuit Judge who previously appointed Dana Sims to the role on a temporary basis.
The details
Dana Sims brings years of prosecutorial experience to the role, having previously held the position under a temporary appointment by Circuit Judge Tomika Irving. The formal announcement regarding this transition was shared by Governor Reeves on Facebook.
Timeline
The appointment was announced on October 14, 2026.
The current term for the district attorney position expires on December 31, 2026.
Market Landscape
This appointment follows a standard process established by the Mississippi Code of Judicial Administration. The transition reflects the broader administrative structure used to fill judicial vacancies across state circuits.
Residents of Claiborne, Copiah, and Jefferson counties will now see Sims serve as the permanent district attorney through the end of 2026. This administrative change ensures that legal prosecutions in these three counties continue without a gap in leadership.
The takeaway
The appointment provides a sense of stability for the 23rd Circuit Court District during the transition period. Residents can expect the office to continue its regular duties under the new appointment until the term concludes in December 2026.
Further reading
For more information on legal and government personnel changes, visit the Mississippi People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wlbt.
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