Judge urges cooperation, describes caseload and adjourns multi‑party hearing

The judge opened and closed the session with remarks about court administration and the case's human impact. She reminded counsel that Humphreys County has limited clerk resources and that she rotates through counties, which can complicate scheduling. "This is a tragedy that occurred," she said, noting the county had recently suffered other losses and that she would do her best to keep the case organized.

The judge told counsel to cooperate and to contact her office if urgent matters arise while she is sitting in Dixon County in September. After handling the day's motions and instructions, the court adjourned.