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From The Jackson Sun, WNBJ 39 and WBBJ-TV, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
The Jackson SunYesterday
New Jackson city court judge named, on The Jackson SunPublic defender Caroline Ballentine was appointed and sworn in as Jackson's next City Court judge on Nov. 3, but not without Sunshine Law violation from select councilors.
The Jackson SunYesterday
Caroline Ballentine appointed as new City Court Judge, on The Jackson SunPublic Defender Caroline Ballentine was appointed as the new City Court Judge as she follows longtime Judge Anderson in Jackson, Tenn., on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.