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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
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MS General Election Day: Who are suburban candidates for mayor in, near Jackson metro?
Municipal general election day for the Jackson metro area is right around the corner: Tuesday, June 3. Polls for general elections will open from 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Any voter in line at 7 p.m. is legally entitled to cast a ballot, according to the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office. Voters can visit the MSOS' Election Day portal to receive election information for your area. Type in your address to find where your voting precinct is located and who is on your municipalities' ballots. See below the candidates who are running either uncontested or contested for the mayoral races in areas such as Brandon, Canton, Flowood, Pearl and Ridgeland. There is no mayor race in Brandon. Republican incumbent Butch Lee remains the mayor of Brandon, winning re-election during the April 1 primary election. Lee is moving into his fourth term as mayor. Democratic Tim Taylor, Republican Chip Matthews and Independant Walter Peeples are the candidates running in the general election for mayor. Mayor William Truly is not seeking reelection after three terms in office. There is no mayor race in Clinton. Republican incumbent Clinton Mayor Phil Fisher passed the baton to Republican William C. Purdie, who ran unopposed. Fisher announced his retirement in September 2024 after serving as Clinton Mayor since 2013. Independant Incumbent Flora Mayor Les Childress is running unopposed. Childress has served as Flora Mayor since 2009. Jackson Election Day is here: See candidates, polling info and what to expect There is no mayor race in Flowood. Republican Kathy Smith won the April 1 primary election becoming the new mayor of Flowood. Incumbent Mayor Gary Rhoads announced in November 2024 that he would not seek re-election after serving nearly 36 years in the role. Incumbent Mayor Walter C. Morrison IV, a Republican, is running unopposed. There is no mayor race in Madison. Incumbent Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler, Republican ran unopposed for what will be her 12th consecutive term. Hawkins Butler is the second longest-serving female mayor in the nation and began her first term as Madison Mayor in 1981. Republican incumbent Pearl Mayor Jake Windham will face off against independant Willie Robinson in the general election. Graduating in spirit: Mom of deceased MS teen Kadarius Smith attends what would have been his high school graduation in Leland Incumbent Richland Mayor Clay Burns will run against challenger Garsheo "Gus" Black, both of whom are running as independents. Incumbent Mayor Gene F. McGee, a Republican, is running unopposed. McGee has served as Ridgeland Mayor since 1989. During his time as mayor, McGee has served as President of the Mississippi Municipal League and chaired several committees. Pam Dankins is the breaking news reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Have a tip? Email her at pdankins@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Jackson, MS, metro general election mayoral candidates 2025
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brandon Amphitheater celebrates 100th live concert milestone
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Brandon Amphitheater will host its 100th live concert event on Saturday, May 17. The concert will feature Texas-based band Treaty Oak Revival and will start at 7:30 p.m. 'This milestone is a testament to the vision our city had for creating a first-class entertainment venue right here in Rankin County,' said Brandon Mayor Butch Lee. 'The Brandon Amphitheater has not only brought world-class entertainment to our community, it's driven real economic growth and made Brandon a destination city.' Whiskey Myers' tour hits Brandon Amphitheater soon The 100th show marks a major milestone for both the City of Brandon and the venue, which officially opened in 2018 and has since become a regular tour stop for major artists in a variety of genres. Over the past seven years, the amphitheater has welcomed artists such as Chris Stapleton, Imagine Dragons, Lana Del Rey, James Taylor, Kenny Chesney, and the Dave Matthews Band. Since opening, the concert series alone has welcomed more than 85,000 people annually, and the facility also hosts large community events such as Freedom Fest, Jubilee Days, and Magic of Lights. The venue is projected to generate more than $100 million in economic activity within its first ten years. 'It has been an honor to work with the City of Brandon on the Brandon Amphitheater over the last nine years,' said Jay Wilson from Live Nation. 'From its inception to now booking some of the biggest names in entertainment, we could not be more thrilled that Brandon has become a beacon for live music in Central Mississippi.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
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Construction underway on downtown Brandon parking lot
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders announced construction is underway on a new parking lot in downtown Brandon. The lot will accommodate 48 vehicles at the corner of Dining and Poindexter Streets. Tornado wreaks havoc on Grace community, leaving homes in ruin 'With the businesses coming into downtown—six restaurants and expecting more soon—employees have to have a place to park, and when we have big events like the Christmas Parade, the Mardi Gras Parade, a street dance…we just need more (parking),' said Brandon Mayor Butch Lee. 'So we're going to continue to invest in the infrastructure that supports people coming into downtown and supporting our shops and restaurants.' Dirt work was completed last week, and paving was underway March 17. Officials said the lot could be striped by the end of this week. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
