Toni Walker Terrett, Ninth District Circuit Court Judge

08/22/2026

The effectiveness and efficiency of the Ninth Judicial District Intervention Court are in no small part due to the efforts of the coordinator Sharonda Taylor.

Ms. Taylor was named Coordinator of the Year at the 2026 Mississippi Association of Drug Court Professionals Conference.

Congratulations and thank you for helping to change lives!❤️❤️

08/19/2026

Judge Terrett spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Vicksburg today about how her office works with the local and state Bar Associations on initiatives for the youth.

Pictured with Club President Jamie Cruz

07/28/2026

Recovery requires Community.

A big thank you to Ms. Sharonda Taylor, Ninth District Intervention Court Administrator, for launching the Alumni Group for graduates of the program. This is an exciting opportunity that strengthens the support needed by those who are on the life-long journey to recovery.

07/12/2026

Definitely an honor 🙏🏾thanks to all for your kind words and acknowledgements!

Ninth Circuit Judge Toni Terrett was recognized as the Humanitarian of the Year at the annual Vicksburg Homecoming Benevolent Club event.

07/04/2026

Enjoy and be safe!

06/26/2026

Judge Terrett was honored to serve as guest speaker for the Rotary Club of Vicksburg today. She spoke about how the All Rise Summer Law Camp is one of many ways to motivate the youth.

Pictured with Club president Lane Campbell.

06/19/2026

Today is set aside to celebrate freedom and equality. Take a moment to learn more about the meaningful history of Juneteenth.❤️🤍💙

06/06/2026

Congratulations again to the 2026 All Rise Law Campers! It was a great week of learning and fun.

06/06/2026

The final day of the All Rise Summer Law Camp began with a robust conversation between the following members of the Warren County Bar Association and the campers:

Sen. Briggs Hopson
Asst. District Attorney Liem Walker
Youth Court Prosecutor Lane Campbell
Muncipal Judge Angela Carpenter
Attorney Tracie Herring
Attorney Jamita Gilleylen
Municipal Judge Penny Lawson
Attorney Ernesto Cruz

The weeklong camp concluded with a Mock Trial presentation by the students and an awards ceremony.

We are thankful to all who played a role in making the camp effective and successful. Camp counselors Mekhyia Smith and Breshanna McDowell did a great keeping the campers in order between activities. We wish them well as they prepare for their senior year of college.

Thank you to the parents and loved ones who entrusted their young ones to us this week.

Last, but not least, special gratitude is extended to court personnel Melanie Sanders and Lafreda Lee for all of the behind the scenes law camp work they did while still managing the Court's busy docket.

Camp is adjourned until next year!

06/05/2026

On Day Four of the All Rise Summer Youth Law Camp, the students started the day observing a live court with Judge Terrett presiding.
Next they learned about federal government from Stephanie Booker, field representative with Congressman Bennie Thompson s office.

At the Old Courthouse Museum, Curator Jordan Rushing gave a brief history lesson.

Lunch was followed by a law-based scavenger hunt on the Courthouse grounds before heading to the United Way of West Central Mississippi for an ice cream social and a workshop on "Heroic Leadership" conducted by Executive Director Michele Connelly who was assisted by Ruby Green.