Fishman Haygood, L.L.P. announced Jan. 4 that outgoing-Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards will join the firm's New Orleans unit when he leaves office on Jan. 8.
An accomplished attorney, Edwards will work with Fishman Haygood’s business and litigation teams. In his new role as special counsel, Edwards will focus on renewable energy. (Fisher Haygood 01/04/24) Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards to Join Fishman Haygood
In other political news in Mississippi
At its first meeting of 2024, the Mississippi Transportation Commission named Commissioner Willie Simmons, Central Transportation District chairman.
Simmons is entering his second term as CTD commissioner, which covers 22 counties and a population of approximately a million people. He is joined by Commissioner John Caldwell, Northern Transportation District, who also enters his second term, as well as first-time Commissioner Charles Busby, Southern Transportation District.
In his first term as Central Transportation Commissioner, Simmons saw several critical projects to completion, including the massive $253M, 7.5 mile reconstruction of U.S. 49 from Florence to Richland as well as the $42.3M, I-20 eastbound bridge replacement project that spans U.S. 51, I-55 south and the Canadian National Railroad in Jackson.
Prior to being elected commissioner in 2020, Simmons served as a Mississippi State Senator 26 years, where he served as Chairman of the Senate Highways and Transportation Committee during his last eight years. (Magee News 01/04/24)
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