Daniels qualifies as Ward 4 alderman candidate, creating three-person race
A third candidate has entered the race for the open Ward 4 seat on the Starkville board of aldermen.
Kevin Daniels, a Republican, qualified Friday to run for the seat that incumbent Alderman Jason Walker will not defend after serving two terms.
Mississippi governor candidate: Woman reporter needs chaperone to cover him
A Republican candidate for Mississippi governor says he would not let a woman journalist follow him while campaigning unless she was accompanied by a male colleague — and now he’s trying to raise campaign money based on that because he says the “liberal media” are attacking him.
Gilmore joins Ward 5 race
Three candidates are now running for Starkville’s Ward 5 alderman seat after Kayla Gilmore entered the race.
Volunteer firefighter running for Dist. 1 supervisor
Businessman and volunteer firefighter Steve Pyle is challenging Harry Sanders in the race for District 1 county supervisor.
Heard challenges Holliman for District 3 supervisor
Golden Triangle Planning and Development District computer analyst Tim Heard, a Democrat, has qualified to run for District 3 supervisor against incumbent Republican John Holliman.
Gann enters Oktibbeha sheriff’s race
A former Starkville Police Department officer has entered the Oktibbeha County sheriff’s race.
Harrison joins District 2 supervisor race
A third Republican candidate has joined the race for Lowndes County District 2 supervisor.
Second candidate enters race for District 2 supervisor
A competitive race has formed for Lowndes County District 2 supervisor.
Ex fashion model qualifies for District 38 House race
The candidate list for Nov. 7’s special election to fill the Mississippi House of Representatives’ vacant District 38 seat now includes two Starkville women after former fashion model-turned-entrepreneur, media executive and activist Narissa Bradford qualified for the race.
Wynn announces bid for vacant District 38 House seat
Lisa Wynn is the first candidate to qualify for Nov. 7’s special election for District 38’s vacant Mississippi House of Representatives seat.
Candidate forums set for weekend
A pair of candidate forums this weekend will allow residents a few last chances to hear from candidates before Tuesday’s Democratic primary election.
Mayoral candidate faces lunacy hearing
A Columbus mayoral candidate faces a lunacy hearing today in Lowndes County Chancery Court.
Candidate profiles for Tuesday’s election
Editors note: The campaigns and elections class at Mississippi University for Women compiled the information published below on the candidates for Mississippi Supreme Court and
Lt. Gov. candidate Johnson stops in Columbus
Tim Johnson said he wants to focus on improving three items if he wins his election in November.
Paul talks 2016 challenges between surgeries in Haiti
Mathieux Saint Fleur has been virtually blind for two decades. In less than 24 hours, he will see again.
Debate line-up illustrates power of Fox News in GOP campaign
Iowa and New Hampshire are still on the horizon — but first there’s the Fox primary.
Ohio Gov. Kasich brings the Republican field to 16
Saying “big ideas change the world,” Ohio Gov. John Kasich declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination Tuesday.
Sheriff candidate says opponent broke campaign rules
A candidate for Lowndes County sheriff has filed a complaint with the Attorney General’s office against another candidate, claiming that he campaigned during work hours in a county-owned vehicle.
Lowndes candidates attend forum
Of the 18 candidates for Lowndes County positions asked to speak at a political forum Monday night, seven came to address constituents.
Lowndes Co. campaign finance reports: Canon leads the way
A candidate for Lowndes County circuit clerk has raised $30,200 for her campaign, according to campaign contribution forms filed at the courthouse.