Biggers, Neal Brooks Jr. Born 1935 in Corinth, MS Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi Nominated by Ronald Reagan on March 1, 1984, to a seat vacated by William C. Keady; Confirmed by the Senate on March 27, 1984, and received commission on March 28, 1984. Served as chief judge, 1998-2000. Assumed senior status on October 1, 2000. Education: Millsaps College, B.A., 1956 University of Mississippi Law School, J.D., 1963 Professional Career: U.S. Navy Lieutenant, 1956-1960 Private practice, Corinth, Mississippi, 1963-1968 Prosecuting attorney, Alcorn County, Mississippi, 1964 District attorney, First Judicial District, Mississippi, 1968-1975 Assistant instructor, University of Mississippi, 1974 Circuit judge, First Judicial District, Mississippi, 1975-1984 Special commissioner, Mississippi Supreme Court, 1980-1981 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male