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‘Everybody loves John’: Jackson Mayor Horhn’s big party brings in big bucks
By MOLLY MINTA - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,07/08/25-2:28PM , 788 Reads 5,252 Statewide
By Tuesday evening, the room where Jackson Mayor John Horhn took the oath of office between gospel performances by the Mississippi Mass Choir earlier in the day had transformed into a glittery gala, replete with a red carpet, lit candles and a classically raunchy gig by blues musician Bobby Rush.
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Young joins Carter, Tate in Republican field seeking to replace Secretary of State Watson in 2027
By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Thu,07/03/25-2:48PM , 578 Reads 5,645 Statewide
The former Democrat withdrew from the 2023 race for Secretary of State citing health concerns. On Monday, Young said he “has fully improved.”

Shuwaski Young has joined a growing list of Republicans who say they will run for Mississippi Secretary of State in 2027.
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Itta Bena’s new mayor is official. Mary Tyes-Williams, center, was inaugurated Tuesday at Itta Bena City Hall. Left: Leflore County Justice Court Judge Carlos Palmer, left, administers the oath of office while Tyes-Williams’ husband, Cedric, right, holds the Bible for her. (By Kevin Edwards, Copyright 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

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New mayor in Itta Bena
Wed,07/02/25-2:00AM , 2923 Reads
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Loretta Johnson McClee, standing, speaks to the Greenwood Voters League Wednesday night about her candidacy for District 24’s Senate seat. The incumbent, David Jordan, has announced his retirement. Seated are, from left, Jordan and Greenwood Mayor-elect Kenderick Cox. (By Kevin Edwards, Copyright 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

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Insurance agent running for Senate seat
By KEVIN EDWARDS - Staff Writer
Fri,06/13/25-2:00AM , 4218 Reads
Loretta Johnson McClee says she intends to continue the work of retiring state Sen. David Jordan if she is elected to succeed him.
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