Two more candidates qualify for municipal elections
Two new candidates qualified in Columbus City Council races before Friday’s filing deadline, an independent candidate in Ward 3 and a Republican challenger in Ward 6.
5 alderman races contested in Starkville
Four new candidates qualified in aldermen races on Friday, including two Republicans in Ward 5.
Friday was the final day to enter the 2021 municipal races.
Five candidates running for West Point mayor
The race to succeed outgoing West Point Mayor Robbie Robinson, who is retiring, grew to five candidates before Friday’s qualifying deadline, and all but one member of the board of selectmen will face a challenger.
Third candidate running for West Point mayor
A third candidate has entered the race to succeed outgoing West Point Mayor Robbie Robinson, who announced in January that he will retire instead of run for a third term.
Cole Bryan running for mayor in West Point
A second candidate has qualified to run in the Democratic primary for mayor.
Cole Bryan, 36, filed qualifying paperwork Monday morning, joining State Farm agent and former Ward 1 selectman Rod Bobo in the race.
Former selectman Bobo running for mayor in West Point
WEST POINT — The end of the first week of qualifying for city elections brought a list of so-far unchallenged selectmen incumbents, as well as a new candidate for mayor.
Former Columbus mayor to run for alderman in Starkville
Former Columbus mayor Jeffrey Rupp officially re-entered politics Monday when he qualified to run for Ward 3 alderman in Starkville.
City-county relations raised again at second forum
Those hoping to be elected to a seat on the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors disagreed on the state of the board’s relationship with city of Columbus officials during a political forum at the Columbus Municipal Complex Monday night.
Ward 1 candidates share vision for city at forum
With eight of the nine candidates on hand for Tuesday’s Ward 1 city council candidate forum, the 100 or so residents who gathered at Townsend Community Center were given much to consider before going to the polls on Sept. 24.
Ward 1 candidate forum set for this evening
When Ward 1 Councilman Gene Taylor died unexpectedly on Aug. 6, it was a big blow to the senior citizens who meet weekly at Townsend Community Center.
Two more qualify for Ward 1 seat
A pair of lifelong Southside residents have joined the crowded race for the Ward 1 city council seat.
Six candidates qualify for Ward 1
Six candidates have qualified so far for the Ward 1 city council vacancy.
Gibbs-Gray, Beard head to runoff in Ward 4 special election
Kegdra Gibbs-Gray and Pierre D. Beard Sr. are headed to a runoff in the special election for the Ward 4 Columbus City Council vacancy.
Ward 4 candidates prioritize youth outreach
Cleaning up Ward 4 will likely start with helping the younger generation, Ward 4 candidates agreed during a forum Sunday night.
Ward 4 candidate forum Sunday afternoon
The six candidates vying for the Ward 4 council seat will have one last chance to speak to voters Sunday night before the special election on Tuesday.
Finances, cleanup concerns raised by Ward 4 candidates at forum
Issues facing the city from its finances to sewer and drainage problems and ongoing clean-up in north Columbus from a Feb. 23 tornado were topics raised by candidates hoping to fill the recently vacated Ward 4 city council seat during a forum at Lion Hills on Friday.
Lowndes sheriff’s race brings in $45K in run-up to primary
Nearly $45,000 has been poured into the race for Lowndes County sheriff in the run up to Tuesday’s primary election, according to campaign finance reports from the four candidates.
Oktibbeha sheriff’s candidates raise more than $20K before primary
Two Oktibbeha County sheriff’s candidates have raised a combined $19,331.65 in the run up to Tuesday’s primary elections.
Governor candidates making final cases to Neshoba audience
Candidates for Mississippi governor spoke to rowdy crowds Thursday at the Neshoba County Fair — one of the biggest political gatherings in a rural state where stump speaking is a spectator sport.
Ward 4 qualifying deadline closes with six candidates for council
The qualifying deadline for Ward 4 city council election passed Wednesday, leaving six candidates in the race.