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PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS
Garner defeats Nobles in sheriff’s race to advance to General Election Shows and Lott re-elected as county supervisors, while Wise and Williams head for runoff Goodin outpaced by Burch in Dist. 105 race, but makes runoff From Staff Reports __________ Perry County will have a new top cop in January after incumbent Sheriff Mitch…
Read MoreShows makes case for 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 and permanent resident of District 2, I have enjoyed serving the past three terms as your supervisor. I am proud of the progress our district has made over the…
Read MoreJames 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…
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