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Jason Mayo declares candidacy for Dist. 3 Supervisor position
Special to The Dispatch __________ My name is Jason Mayo and I am seeking the office of Supervisor for District 3 in Perry County. Perry County has been my home for the past 45 years. I have been happily married to my wife Denise for 26 years. We have three children – Payton, Brayley and…
Read MoreKevin Shows seeking re-election as Dist. 2 Supervisor
Special to The Dispatch __________ I, Kevin Shows, want to thank everyone for their continued support as your Perry County Supervisor, District 2. As a lifelong resident of District 2, I have enjoyed serving the past three terms as your supervisor. Again, I am humbly asking for your support and vote in the upcoming…
Read MoreGarner seeking voter support in bid for Dist. 2 Supervisor post
Special to The Dispatch __________ I, Joel Garner, have been approved as a Republican candidate for District 2 Supervisor, Perry County. I would like to take this time to ask for your vote and support in the August Primary Elections. Thank you, Joel Garner Paid Political Advertisement by Joel Garner
Read MoreTim Wise announces re-election campaign for Dist. 3 Supervisor
Special to The Dispatch __________ I, Tim Wise, am seeking re-election as Republican candidacy for the office of Supervisor, District 3, Perry County. Your vote, support, and prayers as I embark on this endeavor will be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God bless you all. Tim Wise (601)788-7011 Paid Political Advertisment by…
Read MoreIt’s official: Hood Industries rebuilding in Beaumont, bigger and better than before
New, state-of-the art plywood manufacturing facility represents $200 million investment by the company and 265 direct jobs for the community From Staff Reports A little over a year since a tornado tore through Beaumont destroying homes, churches and the community’s main economic engine, Hood Industries has announced it is building back bigger and better than…
Read MoreSchool officials: threat was a hoax, alleged perpetrator identified
From Staff Reports School and law enforcement officials say they have identified the source of the anonymous threat sent to Richton High School on Tuesday. Supt. of Education Clay Anglin told The Dispatch early Wednesday that a text message was received by RHS Principal Ben Bryan around 2 p.m. Tuesday with a generic reference about…
Read MoreNobles makes formal announcement for re-election as sheriff
Special to The Dispatch __________ This formal statement serves to notify you, the residents of Perry County, of my candidacy for the office of Perry County Sheriff. First, serving as “YOUR” Sheriff for the last seven years has been a pleasure, and I genuinely enjoy giving back to my community. I began my career in…
Read MoreJames Garner Jr. seeking Dist. 4 Supervisor post
Special to The Dispatch __________ Greetings Perry County, My name is James Garner Jr. I am running for Perry County Supervisor Dist. 4. Like most of you, I grew up right here in Perry County. I have worked my whole life. My business is Garner Plumbing. My wife is Amber, and I have three children,…
Read MoreElliot Burch announces bid for State Rep. Dist. 105
From Staff Reports Elliot Burch, a former law enforcement officer and assistant district attorney, has announced his candidacy for the Mississippi Legislature. “I am excited to announce my candidacy for State Representative for Mississippi House District 105, which includes parts of Greene, Perry and George counties,” Burch said in making his announcement. “I am a…
Read MoreJeremy McSwain making case to be next Perry Co. Sheriff
Special to The Dispatch __________ My name is Jeremy McSwain, and I have lived in Perry County for 50 plus years – born and raised here. My father is Reverend Amos McSwain, and my mother is the late Jessie Lee McSwain, and step-mother, Mary Lane McSwain. I am a member of the Miracle Temples Church…
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