Jimmie McLaurin stands next to Circuit Court Judge Lillie Blackmon Sanders as he is recognized Tuesday. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Jimmie McLaurin hugs Circuit Court Judge Lillie Blackmon Sanders during the graduation ceremony. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Circuit Judge, Forrest “Al” Johnson speaks at the Sixth Judicial Adult Drug Court Graduation ceremony Tuesday at the Alcorn School of Business Natchez Campus. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Gateway Rescue Mission Director of Program Forea Ford speaks. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Community Chapel Church pastor the Rev. Bo Swilley prays before the Sixth Judicial Adult Drug Court Graduation Ceremony Tuesday at the Alcorn School of Business Natchez Campus. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Flavis Wiley speaks at the Sixth Judicial Adult Drug Court Graduation ceremony Tuesday at the Alcorn School of Business Natchez Campus. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Fred Carter stands as he is recognized after graduating Tuesday during the ceremony at the Alcorn School of Business Natchez Campus. Participants in the Drug court undergo long-term treatment and counseling, sanctions, incentives and frequent court appearances. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

(Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)