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Governor requests major disaster declaration for 16 counties impacted by June weather

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2023-07-24 16:11:55

SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves of Mississippi has requested a major disaster declaration for 16 counties that were hit by severe storms, winds, and tornadoes in mid-June. The request includes individual assistance for Jackson and Jasper Counties, where hundreds of structures were damaged and one person died. It also includes a request for public assistance to help local governments with debris removal in several counties. Mississippi experienced a record-breaking number of tornadoes in June, with 19 tornadoes hitting the state. The previous record was set in 1974 with seven tornadoes in June. The state is working to assess the damage and support recovery efforts.

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Why doesn’t Madison have a municipal election this year? State law allows some cities to opt out

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-04-02 11:31:00

SUMMARY: Ahead of Tuesday’s municipal primary election, many voters in Madison were confused about whether elections would occur. Residents learned that there would be no elections this year since no candidates challenged the incumbents. Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson explained that municipalities can forgo elections under such circumstances. Madison’s Republican Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler, who has no challengers, is on track for her 12th term. The existing Republican-only board of aldermen also faces no opposition. This decision to bypass elections saves taxpayer dollars, even though it curtails the opportunity for write-in candidates.

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Municipal primaries: Jackson Democrats head to runoff as suburbs gets answers

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-04-01 23:59:00

SUMMARY: Polls closed in Mississippi on Tuesday, revealing a shift in support for Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, who garnered only 16.8% in the Democratic primary, down from nearly 70% in 2021. State Sen. John Horhn led with 48.4%, triggering a runoff on April 22. Lumumba, facing a federal bribery indictment, insists he’s a victim of political prosecution. In city council races, new candidates will emerge following the decision of councilman Aaron Banks not to seek reelection. Suburban elections included Kathy Smith winning Flowood’s mayoral primary, while incumbents in Brandon, Pearl, and Ridgeland faced no challengers.

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Municipal primaries: Ocean Springs and Pass Christian see incumbent mayors fall

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2025-04-01 23:10:00

SUMMARY: Several key municipal primary races occurred on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, with notable outcomes. In Ocean Springs, Robert “Bobby” Cox defeated Mayor Kenny Holloway, securing the mayor’s seat. Pass Christian saw Kenny Torgeson win against incumbent Jimmy Rafferty. Tim Pierce triumphed in Long Beach with 80.3% of the vote. In Bay St. Louis, Mayor Mike Favre secured a third term. Gulfport will have a new mayor with Hugh Keating winning the Republican nomination, while Sonya Williams-Barnes won the Democratic nomination. In Biloxi, Mayor Andrew Gilich defeated Jordan Neal Gollub. Runoff elections are set for April 22, with the general election on June 3.

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