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Partisan struggle for Senate control in’24 could benefit Mississippi

By Sid Salter Columnist Headed into the 2024 election cycle, 48 Democrats and three independent U.S. senators who ...

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Jenkins earns state excellence award

Gov. Tate Reeves recently honored Dr. Susan Jenkins of North Mississippi Regional Center and Mayor Dan M. Gibson ...

Oxford Mayor Tannehill highlights US-China delegation visit

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Oxford Mayor Tannehill highlights US-China delegation visit

On Oct. 27, Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill participated in a delegation to China as part of the US-Heartland ...

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Notable changes after general election

The Nov. 7 local elections in Lafayette County have maintained several incumbents in key positions while introducing new ...

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Presley, Democrats unable to turn hype turnout

By Sid Salter Columnist Incumbent Democratic Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley was arguably the most formidable ...

Lafayette County election results: New leaders join incumbents, as key positions see fresh faces and familiar figures retain their seats.

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Lafayette County election results: Incumbents hold strong as newcomers secure key seats

  The Nov. 7 local elections in Lafayette County have upheld the positions of several incumbents while ushering ...

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Lafayette County records 44.86% turnout in general election preliminary numbers

Election officials in Lafayette County reported that 44.86 percent of registered voters participated in the general election, with ...

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Lafayette County Circuit Court reminds voters where to go

Lafayette County Circuit Court shared many on its social media accounts to help keep voters informed about where ...

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2023 election day in Lafayette

Governor Tate Reeves is in a tough contest with Democratic nominee Brandon Presley, setting the stage for a clash of ideas that could reshape the state's future.

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Tight Mississippi governor’s race reflects policy battle

In Mississippi’s traditionally conservative political landscape, the upcoming gubernatorial election has taken on remarkable significance. Incumbent Governor Tate ...

Mississippi's General Election is quickly approaching, with less than three days left until November 7th.

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Mississippi’s general election nears: key information, reminders

Mississippi’s general election is quickly approaching, with fewer than three days left until Nov. 7. This election includes ...

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Shelia Busby Kelly (R)

I am a life-long resident of Lafayette County and the daughter of Dwayne Busby, the late Sylvia Busby, ...

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LaSonja Sue Pettis (D)

I’m LaSonja “Sue” Pettis and I’m running to be your Justice Court Judge for the Northern District. I’m ...

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Scott Allen

Married to Miranda Allen, Practice Manager at Animal Clinic of Oxford for 18 years. Four children – Trent ...

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Rocky Kennedy (I)

BACKGROUND Son of Rock and Wanda Kennedy Married to Leslie Case Kennedy My children, Brennice Kennedy and Case ...

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Mike Roberts

BACKGROUND Lifelong resident of Lafayette County Son of Hon. Ed Roberts and Celia Roberts Married to Ashley Roberts ...

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Mickey Avent (I)

Judge Mickey Avent has been serving as Justice Court Judge since 2003. He also serves as Taylor Municipal ...

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Lloyd Oliphant

Lifelong resident of Oxford / Lafayette County Married to Donna Busby Oliphant, four children and four grandchildren Owner ...

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Marsha Theobald

Married to Jack, Captain with Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department Three children—Lane (15), Greer (4), Gentry (3) Lifelong resident ...

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LaVera Hodges (D)

QUALIFICATIONS 48 years in Death Care Industry Licensed mortician and funeral director Business owner – L Hodges Funeral ...

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Laura Antonow (I)

After serving a first term as Election Commissioner for District 4, I look forward to continuing the important ...

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Krisi Allen (I)

Krisi Allen is a 2002 graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Law. After beginning her legal ...

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