Archive for primary

Columns

Once again, ‘open’ primary statute debated after tight second primary 

STARKVILLE — Last week’s Republican congressional primaries in Mississippi’s Third and Fourth congressional districts pointed up some political ... Read more

Columns

Amid partisan elections a request for bipartisanship

Interesting election results last week. One incumbent congressman, Steven Palazzo lost, while another came back and won, Michael ... Read more

News

Trump is coming to Mississippi: Will he endorse in GOP midterm runoffs?

Former President Donald Trump, headlining his “American Freedom Tour,” is scheduled to be in Southaven on June 18. ... Read more

Local News

Cassidy, Guest headed to runoff

Two of Mississippi’s four incumbent U.S. House members on Tuesday were forced into June 28 runoffs with challengers. ... Read more

Columns

Luckett was a true Renaissance man with a strong desire to serve

STARKVILLE — William O. “Bill” Luckett Jr. was a man with an extensive and surprising list of gifts ... Read more

Local News

Norwood, Lindsey win council seats; Thomas re-elected

Three new elected officials will join Meridian City Council this July. One is Democrat Joseph Norwood, who beat ... Read more

Local News

City council seats on ballot Tuesday

Voters in Meridian will choose city council members in the general election on Tuesday, June 8.  In Ward ... Read more

Local News

ELECTION 2021: Lindsey, Willis vie for Democratic nomination in Ward 5

Tyeasha “Ty” Bell Lindsey and Allan “Al” Willis are headed to a runoff on April 27 for the ... Read more

Local News

ELECTION 2021: Preliminary results for municipal primaries in Meridian

The City of Meridian has released preliminary results for the Democratic primaries for city council and mayor. These ... Read more

Local News

Municipal primaries set for Tuesday

Meridian voters will cast their ballots in the Democratic primaries for mayor and city council on Tuesday.  Polls will be ... Read more