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U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee considers Cory Wilson’s nomination to federal court

By: Frank Corder - January 8, 2020

Mississippi Court of Appeals Judge Cory Wilson is on Capitol Hill today attending the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for his nomination to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi.

Cory Wilson

Wilson, a former State Representative, was nominated to the federal court by President Donald Trump in October 2019.

Gov. Phil Bryant appointed Wilson to the Mississippi Court of Appeals in February 2019, replacing Judge Kenneth Griffis who was appointed to the Mississippi Supreme Court.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Mississippi is one of 94 U.S. District Courts.

The full U.S. Senate Judiciary hearing can be watched here.

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Frank Corder

For nearly two decades, Frank Corder has reported and offered analysis on government, public policy, elections, business and matters of faith. He is the Editor for Magnolia Tribune where he oversees the day-to-day content development. Frank’s interviews, articles, and columns have been syndicated throughout Mississippi as well as in various national publications. His resume includes appearances on the BBC, CBS News, ABC News, and Fox News, among others. Frank is a frequent analyst on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State and beyond. During his career, Frank has interviewed government officials and candidates from City Halls to the White House, including Presidential candidates, White House officials, U.S. Senators, Congressmen, Cabinet Secretaries, and Governors. He previously hosted his own local radio and television programs and has managed private businesses in the financial, hospitality, and retail sectors. Frank has served his community as an elected City Councilman and as an Assistant/Acting City Manager. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, he led the effort to plan Pascagoula's recovery and rebuilding which earned him recognition as Mississippi's Volunteer of the Year. Frank also led Pascagoula's municipal government out of a $14.5 million deficit, which the Mississippi State Auditor heralded as a model for other communities facing dire financial straits. As the president of the Pascagoula High School Quarterback Club, Frank has self-published "The Book of Pascagoula Football." He has been married for over 25 years and has two children, both of whom work in public education. Email Frank: frank@magnoliatribune.com
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