SUMMARY: Polls in Mississippi will reopen on April 22 for municipal primary runoff elections, determining nominees for mayor, city council, and board of aldermen. Municipalities participating include Baldwyn, Gulfport, Jackson, and others. Registered voters can vote absentee in person until April 19, or by mail, with ballots due by Election Day. On April 22, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters who participated in the April 1 primaries must vote the same party, while others may choose their party. To find polling locations or check results, contact local clerks or listen to SuperTalk Mississippi News.

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SUMMARY: Camp Kamassa, located in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, was created to offer a recreational haven for children with special needs. Founded by Mary Kitchens in 2008, the camp opened on April 5, 2025, after years of planning and collaboration with the military. Spread across 326 acres, the camp features fully accessible facilities, including spacious cabins and handicap-friendly bathrooms. Designed to accommodate a range of disabilities, it even includes a medical infirmary for campers with chronic illnesses, providing treatments like dialysis and chemotherapy. Camp Kamassa will host its first group of campers in mid-May.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson has endorsed state Sen. John Horhn for Jackson’s mayoral race, opposing incumbent Chokwe Antar Lumumba. Thompson believes Horhn is better equipped to tackle the city’s persistent challenges, such as crime, infrastructure, and economic development. He emphasized Horhn’s commitment to oppose state interference in Jackson’s affairs, particularly concerning the airport. Despite previously supporting Lumumba, Thompson criticized his administration’s failure to secure federal resources for the city. Horhn, who received 48.4% of the vote in the Democratic primary, aims for leadership change amid Lumumba’s ongoing federal bribery trial. The primary runoff is set for April 22.

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