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James Garner making push for Dist. 4 position on Board of Supervisors
Special to The Dispatch __________ I am James Garner Jr., and I am running for Perry County Supervisor District 4. I am married with three wonderful kids, and one beautiful granddaughter. I own Garner Plumbing, and I work hard day in and day out to create a life for my family. I will work for…
Read MoreKeith Evans seeks election as District 3 Supervisor
Special to The Dispatch __________ I, Keith Evans, am seeking the office of Supervisor for Dist. 3 of Perry County. As a longtime Richton resident and businessman, I am seeking to serve as your Supervisor to improve, develop and move forward our district and our county. I am married to Nancy Evans, and together we…
Read MoreJoel Garner seeks voter support in race for Dist. 2 Supervisor
Special to The Dispatch __________ I, Joel Garner, am a Republican candidate for District 2, Perry County Supervisor. I am a life long resident of Perry County. I have been married for 26 years to my wife, Christy Garner, and we have three sons that graduated from Perry Central High School. I would like to…
Read MoreMorrison makes bid to voters for Post 1 Justice Court Judge position
Special to The Dispatch __________ I, Meka Sigrest Morrison, am pleased to announce my candidacy for Perry County Justice Court Judge, Post 1. I am a life-long resident of Runnelstown and graduated from Richton High School. I started my career working with the Forrest/Perry County District Attorney’s office in 1995. I also worked with various…
Read MoreSTEPPIN’ UP… stages keep getting bigger for local group of youth cloggers
Step It Up Cloggers perform at Grand Ole Opry ANNETTE HARVISON Dispatch Staff __________ Several local young ladies made their way to Nashville on Wednesday to experience the once-in-a lifetime chance to perform on the Grand Ole Opry stage, with Chapel Hart, and they will perform with the group at the Killebrew Rodeo in Jackson…
Read MoreMcInnis turning heads with series of how-to outdoor videos
By ANNETTE HARVISON Dispatch Staff __________ A series of how-to hunting, fishing and trapping videos is building a bit of notoriety for a local resident and avid sportsman. But, while some of his viewers may get locked in on his perceived handicap, his focus and purpose for creating the videos is to share a passion for…
Read MoreBobby Bolton makes case for re-election as Dist. 1 Supervisor
Special to The Dispatch __________ Incumbent Perry County Supervisor Bobby Ray Bolton is seeking re-election to his post representing the residents of Dist. 1. A lifelong resident of Beaumont, Bolton has over 30 years of experience and service to his community. Along with his time on the county’s governing board, Bolton has also served as…
Read MoreJacob Garner makes case to voters in Perry County Sheriff’s election
Special to The Dispatch __________ Hello everyone, for those of you that I haven’t been able to get out and meet, my name is Jacob Garner. I’m Running for Sheriff of Perry County and have lived here for 47 years. Just like small towns and counties all over our state we have a problem with…
Read MoreTim Wise seeking re-election as Dist. 3 Supervisor
Special to The Dispatch __________ I, Tim Wise, a Christian father, grandfather, cattle farmer and businessman, am a Republican candidate for the office of Supervisor in District 3 of Perry County. I am a businessman with over 30 years’ experience. I have been instrumental in bringing three commercial enterprises to the area within the last…
Read MoreFormer Perry Central standout off to fast start as new Top Dawg at PCHS
Nick Griffin excited about leading football program in New Augusta By STAN CALDWELL Dispatch Contributor _______________ There is a new man in charge of Perry Central football, and he’s a name that is very familiar to Bulldog fans, and longtime football fans around the Pine Belt. Nick Griffin is back at PCHS, getting his first…
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