In our own community, women continue to break new ground in various fields, like Judge Tierra Jones, a powerful figure in the ...

In our own community, women continue to break new ground in various fields, like Judge Tierra Jones, a powerful figure in the courtroom whose impact is felt beyond her role.

Before she sentenced him, District Judge Tierra Jones asked Billings if he wanted to make a statement during the hearing. He declined. Next, Jones called the state’s speakers — relatives and ...