Sixth Circuit appellate judge receives prestigious award for judicial excellence

By , Daily Memphian Updated: November 12, 2022 9:05 AM CT | Published: November 11, 2022 5:47 PM CT

Judge Bernice Donald, born in DeSoto County, Mississippi, has been the first woman of her race to serve in every judicial position she has held, starting when she was elected to General Sessions criminal court here 1982.

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Judge Bernice Donald Sandra Day O'Connor Award National Judicial College
Jane Roberts

Jane Roberts

Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.

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