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- 1 2 3 "UM Law Alum, Adjunct Professor Kenneth Griffis takes Supreme Court oath Feb. 1". University of Mississippi School of Law. 2019-02-04. Retrieved 2019-03-02.
- 1 2 Pender, Geoff (2018-12-19). "Gov. Bryant makes appointments to Supreme, Appeals courts". The Clarion Ledger. Retrieved 2019-03-02.
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- ↑ Graham, Bill (November 16, 2018). "Meridian native Kenny Griffis to become next chief judge of Court of Appeals". Meridian Star. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
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