Southaven Judge Appointed to Mississippi Supreme Court
Wilson will join the nine-member court Aug. 1, making her the second woman on the Mississippi Supreme Court.
- On Monday, July 27, 2026, Governor Tate Reeves appointed Celeste Embrey Wilson, a DeSoto County circuit court judge, to the Mississippi Supreme Court.
- Wilson replaces Justice Robert Chamberlin, who resigned to accept a federal judgeship in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi.
- A former assistant district attorney and county judge, Wilson brings over eight years of judicial experience to the nine-member court, becoming its second female justice alongside Justice Jenifer Branning.
- Starting August First, Wilson will serve until a special election occurs, though the timing for that contest remains uncertain.
- One vacancy remains on the high court in the Northern District, as previous plans for special elections faced complications following a federal ruling regarding voting districts.
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DeSoto County NewsGov. Reeves appoints DeSoto County Judge Celeste Wilson to state Supreme Court
Solicitor General Scott Stewart, at podium, representing the Attorney General's office, presents his case before the Mississippi Supreme Court, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 in Jackson.
DeSoto County judge to be the newest member of MS Supreme Court
SOUTHAVEN/JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – A DeSoto County judge will be the newest member of the Mississippi Supreme Court. Governor Tate Reeves has appointed Celeste Embrey Wilson of Southaven to fill the Northern District 3, Place 1 seat formerly held by Justice Robert Chamberlin. Chamberlin resigned to take a seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi. Wilson is currently a Circuit Judge for the 21st Judicial Di…
Delta State Congratulates Alumna on Mississippi Supreme Court Appointment
CLEVELAND, Miss. - Delta State University is congratulating alumna Celeste Embrey Wilson following her appointment to the Mississippi Supreme Court by Gov. Tate Reeves. Wilson, of Southaven, was appointed to represent Northern District 3, Place 1. She will fill the vacancy created after Justice Robert P. Chamberlin was confirmed to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi. In announcing the appointment, Reeves praised Wil…
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