A federal three-judge panel on Tuesday evening ordered state officials to develop another legislative map that ensures Black voters in the DeSoto County area have a fair opportunity to elect candidates to the state Senate.

JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) — Voters across Mississippi Senate District 18 elected Lane Taylor as their new lawmaker. Taylor secured 58.1% of the vote over Mark Forsman, Lindsey Kidd, Marty Sistrunk and Jackson Melton in the special election on Tuesday, April 15, The Neshoba Democrat reported.

A federal judge in Mississippi appointed by George W. Bush is taking senior status, meaning President Donald Trump will now have the chance to appoint a new one.