Gov. Bryant appoints John Weddle DA to replace Congressman-elect Trent Kelly

Bryant chooses successor for Kelly as DA

TUPELO — Gov. Phil Bryant has appointed a new district attorney for seven counties in northeast Mississippi.

John Weddle of Tupelo will serve the final few months of a term started by fellow Republican Trent Kelly, who was elected this week to the U.S. House.

Bryant announced Weddle’s appointment Friday.

The Dispatch

6/6/15