Attorney William Starks is joining the 16th Circuit District Attorney’s Office.
Starks has served as county prosecutor since June 2021 and is also a former public defender.
“We are thrilled to welcome William Starks to our team,” District Attorney Scott Colom said Wednesday in a press release.
Colom said Starks’ “proven dedication to justice” and “impressive legal background” will provide a boost to the 16th District, which includes Lowndes, Oktibbeha, Clay and Noxubee counties.
“For the past two and a half years, it has been an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Lowndes County as their county prosecutor,” Starks said, “and I am grateful to be able to serve the larger district in this new role.”
Starks will resign his position as county prosecutor on Jan. 15 and start his role with the DA’s office the same day.
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