Dr. Mary Tyes-Williams, middle, has won the mayoral race in Itta Bena, defeating incumbent Reginald Freeman, left. Freeman congratulated Tyes-Williams, who was joined by her husband, Cedric, right, but said he will inspect the ballot boxes. (By Taylor Thompson, Copyright 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)
Dr. Mary Tyes-Williams has been elected mayor of Itta Bena by three votes — but her opponent, incumbent Reginald Freeman, says he will ask to inspect the ballot boxes.
Tyes-Williams, 54, came out ahead of Freeman, 39, who was seeking a second term. Tyes-Williams received 198 votes to Freeman’s 195.
