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Thursday afternoon Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced he had appointed a judge for the newly created 13th Judicial District, along with appointments in two other judicial districts.

Columbia attorney Julie Heffington was one of three applicants to be appointed to new judicial districts by Gov. Bill Lee on Thursday.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Thursday announced his decision on a new judicial appointment for the newly created position of Criminal Court Judge Part III in the 13th judicial district.

Applicants for the newly created criminal court judgeship for the 13th Judicial District Circuit Court will be formally introduced to the community during a public hearing set for next month.