East to remain sheriff of Lafayette County
Sheriff F.D. “Buddy” East was re-elected for another term Tuesday night. East has been sheriff for almost 40 years. Also winning in last night’s election was Baretta Mosley, for Lafayette County Circuit Court Clerk and incumbant Justice Court Judge Mickey Avent. (November 9, 2011, Page 3)
Final campaign finance reports filed before election
Candidates of local elections filed their final campaign expense reports before the election on Tuesday. (November 4, 2011, Page 1A)
All opposed candidates file campaign reports
For the first time this election year, all opposed candidates have filed their campaign reports on time with the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. (October 12, 2011, Page 1)
Election spending slows as primary inches closer
With three weeks to the Aug. 2 primary election, spending on campaign expenses seems to have slowed down for many candidates. (July 13, 2011, Page 1)
Show us the money
Several candidates for various races in the upcoming 2011 county elections have missed the first filing deadline to report contributions and donations. The deadline was at the end of the businesses day on May 10. (May 16, 2011, Page 1A)
Redistricting meeting set Friday
With the results of the 2010 Census calculated, the Standing Joint Legislative Committee on Reapportionment has scheduled a series of public meetings to allow the public an opportunity to discuss the effects the census will have on redistricting for the Mississippi Senate and House of Representatives.
The first in this series of meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the Johnson Commons ballroom on the campus of the University of Mississippi. (February 9, 2011, Page 1)
