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Harrison County sees incumbent council members fall in party runoffs

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www.supertalk.fm – Hunter Dawkins – 2025-04-23 10:52:00

SUMMARY: In Tuesday’s municipal runoff elections, incumbents in Biloxi and Gulfport were defeated, bringing new faces to city hall. In Biloxi’s Ward 3, Robert “Mike” Nail beat three-term incumbent Dixie Newman, winning 61.7% of the vote. In Gulfport’s Ward 1, Kendal Buckner defeated four-term incumbent Kenneth “Truck” Casey with 60.3% of the vote. Both Nail and Buckner face no opponents in the upcoming general election. In Pass Christian, Alderwoman Betty Sparkman suspended her campaign, though her name remains on the ballot. Other races in Moss Point, Pascagoula, Bay St. Louis, and Diamondhead also concluded with new winners.

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Voters elect new Mississippi House members in special election runoffs

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-04-23 10:02:00

SUMMARY: On Tuesday, Mississippi held municipal primary runoffs and special elections for two House districts due to the deaths of lawmakers Andy Stepp and Charles Young, Jr. In District 23, Perry Bailey leads Colby Bollinger by a narrow margin, with results still pending on affidavit ballots. Bailey, a former lawmaker, lost to Stepp in 2023, while Bollinger is a school board member with conservative views. In District 82, Gregory Elliott won decisively with over 65% of the vote against Joseph Norwood. Elliott, supported by Young’s family, is committed to addressing local challenges but has not yet declared a party affiliation.

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Horhn unseats Lumumba in Democratic primary for Jackson mayor

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April 22, 2025

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-04-22 21:49:00

SUMMARY: Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba lost a Democratic runoff to state Sen. John Horhn, despite Lumumba’s endorsements from three former candidates. Horhn, who garnered over $100,000 in campaign donations and significant community support, emphasized the need for change, improved leadership, and increased collaboration with lawmakers. Having served as a state senator for over three decades, he secured funding for key projects in Jackson. Lumumba’s recent federal indictment and low primary vote affected his campaign. Horhn enters the June 3 general election as the frontrunner, facing Republican Kenny Gee and several independents in a traditionally Democratic-controlled city.

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Spinners to highlight major entertainment district coming to Madison

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April 22, 2025

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-04-22 16:36:00

SUMMARY: Madison is set to launch a new arts and entertainment district called “The Gallery,” located off Galleria Parkway near Interstate 55. This privately funded mixed-use destination will integrate entertainment, dining, retail, and office spaces, featuring a 120,000-square-foot family entertainment center named Spinners, which will include bowling, skating, and games. Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler expressed enthusiasm for this development, highlighting its potential to enhance community life. The project is designed by local firms, emphasizing Madison’s commitment to local investment. Groundbreaking is anticipated in fall 2025, with construction commencing shortly thereafter, with no taxpayer funding involved.

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