• Subscribe
    • Franklin Living Magazine
    • Services
      • About Us
      • Subscribe
      • Policies
      • Terms of use
      • Submit a news tip
      • Submit a photo
      • Birth announcement
      • Birthday announcement
      • Engagement announcement
      • Wedding announcement
      • Submit a Classified Ad
      • Letter to the Editor
    • Classifieds
    • E-editions
    • Public Notices
      • Public Notices
      • Alabama Public Notices
    • Subscribe
    • Franklin Living Magazine
    • Services
      • About Us
      • Subscribe
      • Policies
      • Terms of use
      • Submit a news tip
      • Submit a photo
      • Birth announcement
      • Birthday announcement
      • Engagement announcement
      • Wedding announcement
      • Submit a Classified Ad
      • Letter to the Editor
    • Classifieds
    • E-editions
    • Public Notices
      • Public Notices
      • Alabama Public Notices

Franklin County Times
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinion
  • Lifestyles
  • Obituaries
  • Records
  • Subscribe
  • Services
  • About Us
  • Subscribe
  • Policies
  • Terms of use
  • Submit a news tip
  • Submit a photo
  • Birth Announcement
  • Birthday announcement
  • Engagement announcement
  • Wedding announcement
  • Submit a Classified Ad
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Classifieds
  • Public Notices
    Franklin County Times
      • Site logo
      • Home
      • News
        • Russellville
        • Red Bay
        • Phil Campbell
        • Franklin County
        • Photo Galleries
        • Sponsored Content
      • Sports
        • Belgreen Bulldogs
        • Phil Campbell Bobcats
        • Red Bay Tigers
        • Russellville Golden Tigers
        • Tharptown Wildcats
        • Vina Red Devils
        • College Sports
        • Sports Columnists
      • Opinion
        • Letters to the Editor
        • Columnists
        • Editorials
      • Lifestyles
        • Birthdays
        • Births
        • Couples
        • Food
        • Features
      • Obituaries
      • Records
        • Sheriff’s Report
        • Marriages
        • Land Transactions
        • Police Reports
      • Special Sections
      • Site logo
      • Home
      • News
        • Russellville
        • Red Bay
        • Phil Campbell
        • Franklin County
        • Photo Galleries
        • Sponsored Content
      • Sports
        • Belgreen Bulldogs
        • Phil Campbell Bobcats
        • Red Bay Tigers
        • Russellville Golden Tigers
        • Tharptown Wildcats
        • Vina Red Devils
        • College Sports
        • Sports Columnists
      • Opinion
        • Letters to the Editor
        • Columnists
        • Editorials
      • Lifestyles
        • Birthdays
        • Births
        • Couples
        • Food
        • Features
      • Obituaries
      • Records
        • Sheriff’s Report
        • Marriages
        • Land Transactions
        • Police Reports
      • Special Sections
    Archives
     By  Staff Reports Published 
    5:34 am Saturday, March 3, 2001

    List of candidates in municipal elections:

    By Staff
    Editor's note: Here is a list of candidates in the upcoming municipal elections from selected counties in East Mississippi. Candidates are listed as: D – Democratic Party, R – Republican Party, I – Independent. The party primaries are set for May 1 with any runoffs slated for two weeks later. The General Election will be held June 5.
    Clarke County
    Quitman
    Mayor: Tommy Blackburn-D (incumbent), Fred H. Blackledge-I.
    Ward 1: Joe Eddie Brooks-D (incumbent)
    Ward 2: Carol Smith-D, Oscar "Jock" Young-D (incumbent).
    Ward 3: Helen Ann Beeman-R (incumbent), Bill G. Clark-D, J.A. "Charlie" Livingston-I.
    Ward 4: Joe Poytress-R (incumbent), Lavon Wade-D.
    At large: Robert Donald-I, Anntwinet McCarty-D.
    Stonewall
    Mayor: Ardell Covington-R, A.D. Gilbert-D (incumbent), Lois Underwood-D.
    Aldermen at large: Ruby Arrington-D, Ricky Carpenter-D, Maxie Combest-D, Roslyn Dew-R, James Johnson Jr.-R, Kathy Kemp-D, Jake Williams-R.
    Shubuta
    Mayor: Clyde Brown-D (incumbent), Everett Heidelberg-D, Matthew Skidmore-D.
    At large aldermen: Oscar Blakley Jr.-D (incumbent), Rosco Jones-D (incumbent), Jeanie McDonald-D (incumbent), Charles McFarland-D (incumbent), Mary Alice Morgan-D, Bob Owens Jr.-D.
    Enterprise
    Mayor: Mike Gunn-R (incumbent), Larry Murray-R, Vernon Robinson-I.
    At large aldermen: Hosea Burns-I, Jay Carruth-R, Gerald Covington-R, Lisa Melton Horne-R, Hazle Lee-R, Brenda Lord-R.
    Pachuta
    Mayor: Terry Fettinger-I (incumbent).
    At large aldermen: Keith Bogan-I, Shirley Johnson-I, Alton Lightsey-I, Dot Lightsey-I, J.P. Richardson-I
    Kemper County
    DeKalb
    Mayor: Homer Hall Jr.-I, and Joe VanDevender-I.
    Ward 1 Alderman: Johnny Rush-I.
    Ward 2 Alderman: James W. Craig-I, and Jack Harrison-I.
    Ward 3 Alderman: Hershel P. Barefield-I.
    Ward 4 Alderman: Clark Adams-I.; Richard Hall-I.
    Ward 5 Alderman: Keith Barnes-I (incumbent), Jimmy White-I, and John M. Creekmore-I.
    Scooba
    Mayor: Glenn Williams-I (incumbent), and Ed Nave-D
    Ward 1 Alderman: Allen Wimberly-I (incumbent).
    Ward 2 Alderman: Willie Dew-I (incumbent)-I.
    Ward 3 Alderman: Jane Marie Williams-I (incumbent).
    Ward 4 Alderman: Chris Collins-I.
    Ward 5 Alderman: Kenneth Kingery-I.
    Lauderdale County
    Marion
    Mayor: Malcolm Threatt-I (incumbent) and Mack L. Walters Jr.-I.
    Aldermen (all run as independents at large): William R. Baldner, Ruth Threatt Bouder, George "Denny" Bryan (incumbent), Gayland Frazier, Elvis Hudson, Luther Jones (incumbent), Bobbie Sherrod and Joel F. Wagner III.
    Meridian
    Mayor: John Robert Smith-R (incumbent), Bill McBride-I, Wally Hudnall-R, Charlie Haynes-I, and William Hugh Johnson.
    Ward 1 City Councilman: George Thomas-R (incumbent).
    Ward 2 City Councilman: Mary A.B. Perry-D (incumbent).
    Ward 3 City Councilman: Barbara Henson-R (incumbent) and Lee Fryery-I.
    Ward 4 City Councilman: Jesse E. Palmer Sr.-D (incumbent) and John Nelson Jr.-I.
    Ward 5 City Councilman: Bobby R. Smith-R (incumbent) and Todd Vallot-I.
    Neshoba County
    Philadelphia
    Mayor: Rayburn Waddell-R (incumbent).
    Ward 1: James T. Breelove-R, Harlan Majure-D.
    Ward 2: Richard E. Smith-R, Roy White-D.
    Ward 3: Ronnie Jenkins-D.
    Ward 4: Bobbie Seales Jackson-D, Rev. Norman Nash-D.
    At large: Janice Payne-R.
    Newton County
    Decatur
    Mayor: David Griffin-R (incumbent) and Hampton Gardner-R.
    Ward 1 Alderman: Michael Miller-D, Billy Todd-I and Mikel Denson-R.
    Ward 2 Alderman: Chris Spears-D (incumbent) and Mark Buntyn-D.
    Ward 3 Alderman: Eleanor Russell-D (incumbent).
    Hickory
    Mayor: Wayne Griffith-R (incumbent)
    Ward 1 Alderman: Tommy Nichols-D (incumbent)
    Ward 2 Alderman: Marcus Fielder-D (incumbent)
    Ward 3 Alderman: John Brand-R (incumbent)
    Ward 4 Alderman: Roy White-R (incumbent)
    Ward 5 Alderman: Carolyn J. Burks-R
    Newton
    Mayor: Hamp Beatty-D (incumbent) and Andre Lang-D
    Ward 1 Alderman: Michael Hillie-D (incumbent) and Sammie Jean Jones-D
    Ward 2 Alderman: Murry Weems-D
    Ward 3 Alderman: Charles Love-D (incumbent)
    Ward 4 Alderman: David Carr-D (incumbent)
    Ward 5 Alderman: Tom Brand-D (incumbent) and Terry McKinion-D
    Union
    Mayor: Max Sessums-D (incumbent), Jack Nelson Jr.-D and Burma Pierce-D
    Ward 1 Alderman: L.B. Adkins-D (incumbent) and Ricky Sistrunk-D
    Ward 2 Alderman: John Graham-D (incumbent) and Rex Germany-D
    Ward 3 Alderman: Mattie Boler-D (incumbent) and Kenny Slaughter-D
    Ward 4 Alderman: Bobbye McElroy-D (incumbent), Kevin Carter-D.
    Ward 5 Alderman: Wayne Welch-D (incumbent) and Herman R. Adkins-D
    Wayne County
    Waynesboro
    Mayor: Arthur Lee Nored-D, Alvin Pickens-D, Paul Waller Jr.-D, Ken Williams-R, Marshall B. Wood (incumbent).
    Ward 1: Melissa Bowen (incumbent), Tracy Brown-D.
    Ward 2: Joe Grimley-D, Leslie Steve Walker-D.
    Ward 3: Arbuties Taylor, Tammie Wilson (incumbent).
    Ward 4: Arthur Wayne Longmire-D, Johnny Gray (incumbent).
    At large: Joe Taylor-D, Larry Charles Williamson-D, Mary Joyce Woodson-D (incumbent).

    Also on Franklin County Times
    Phil Campbell Festival
    Lifestyles, News, Phil Campbell
    Phil Campbell Festival
    Griffin Traylor 
    June 26, 2025
    The Phil Campbell Festival was held June 20-21 at Memorial Park in downtown Phil Campbell. This year’s event featured performances by Jase Swinning, w...
    {"newsletter":"Newsletter"}
    Sparkman joins Belgreen as assistant principal, coach
    Main, Z - News Main
    Sparkman joins Belgreen as assistant principal, coach
    María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
    June 25, 2025
    BELGREEN -- Jacob Sparkman, a seasoned educator and coach, is stepping into a dual role this year at Belgreen High School as assistant principal and o...
    {"epopulate_editorials_prism":"epopulate_editorials_prism"}
    Children meet animals during Weatherford Public Library event
    News, Red Bay
    Children meet animals during Weatherford Public Library event
    María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
    June 25, 2025
    RED BAY -- Children at the Weatherford Public Library got an up-close look at a variety of animals during an Animal Tales event that was part of the l...
    {"epopulate_editorials_prism":"epopulate_editorials_prism"}
    Swann Brings new energy to Franklin County 4-H
    News, Z - News Main
    Swann Brings new energy to Franklin County 4-H
    María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
    June 25, 2025
    RUSSELLVILLE Alicia Swann may be new to her role as Franklin County’s 4-H agent, but she’s no stranger to the community. A Hodges native, Swann steppe...
    {"epopulate_editorials_prism":"epopulate_editorials_prism"}
    Argument leads to attempted arson charge
    News
    Argument leads to attempted arson charge
    Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
    June 25, 2025
    RED BAY — A Red Bay man is facing five counts of reckless endangerment and one count of attempted arson after he dumped gasoline throughout a residenc...
    {"epopulate_editorials_prism":"epopulate_editorials_prism"}
    Vina, Tharptown coaches face off at Coleman Coliseum
    News
    Vina, Tharptown coaches face off at Coleman Coliseum
    María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
    June 25, 2025
    TUSCALOOSA -- Most summer play dates don’t come with championship banners overhead, or a college coaching legend posing for photos of a father and dau...
    {"epopulate_editorials_prism":"epopulate_editorials_prism"}
    Alabama must act to save medical residency programs
    News
    Alabama must act to save medical residency programs
    June 25, 2025
    This July, hundreds of newly matched medical residents are expected to begin their postgraduate training in hospitals and clinics across Alabama. It’s...
    {"epopulate_editorials_prism":"epopulate_editorials_prism"}
    Disc golf takes off at City Lake Park’s 18-hole course
    News
    Disc golf takes off at City Lake Park’s 18-hole course
    María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
    June 25, 2025
    RUSSELLVILLE — The new 18-hole disc golf course at City Lake Park is getting an enthusiastic response from players. The course sits between City Lake ...
    {"epopulate_editorials_prism":"epopulate_editorials_prism"}{"newsletter":"Newsletter"}

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    ❮ ❯
    Latest Local News
    Phil Campbell Festival
    Phil Campbell Festival
    The Phil Campbell Festival was held June 20-21 at Memorial Park in downtown Phil Campbell. This year’s event featured performances by Jase Swinning, w...
    June 26, 2025
    Franklin EMA seeks grant to purchase scene light
    RUSSELLVILLE The Franklin County Emergency Management Agency is hoping to secure funding for a much-needed piece of equipment to improve nighttime eme...
    June 25, 2025
    Children meet animals during Weatherford Public Library event
    Children meet animals during Weatherford Public Library event
    RED BAY -- Children at the Weatherford Public Library got an up-close look at a variety of animals during an Animal Tales event that was part of the l...
    June 25, 2025
    Argument leads to attempted arson charge
    Argument leads to attempted arson charge
    RED BAY — A Red Bay man is facing five counts of reckless endangerment and one count of attempted arson after he dumped gasoline throughout a residenc...
    June 25, 2025
    Swann Brings new energy to Franklin County 4-H
    Swann Brings new energy to Franklin County 4-H
    RUSSELLVILLE Alicia Swann may be new to her role as Franklin County’s 4-H agent, but she’s no stranger to the community.A Hodges native, Swann stepped...
    June 25, 2025

    More Local News

    Latest Stories
    Franklin EMA seeks grant to purchase scene light
    RUSSELLVILLE The Franklin County Emergency Management Agency is hoping to secure funding for a much-needed piece of equipment to improve nighttime eme...
    June 25, 2025
    Calendar Of Events
    June 28 – Orange Baptist Church VBS,9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., one day only. 8153 Highway 34, Russellville. Theme: “Magnified.” Open to all ages.July 13–18 ...
    June 25, 2025
    Murray, 20, steps boldly into politics of Franklin County
    The adage he’s got some big shoes to fill takes on a whole new meaning for Grayson Murray.On Friday, Murray was officially sworn in as Franklin County...
    June 25, 2025
    Birthdays
    June 25Monica Hovater Stanley Tim Alford Truman Stanley Tiffany Hallman June 26Monica Hovater Stanley Brad Fuller Chris Fuller Kellie Hargett Jo White...
    June 25, 2025
    Red Bay ’24 audit indicates improved finances
    RED BAY – The city’s financial position continued to strengthen over the past year, according to the Fiscal Year 2024 audit.J.C. Johnson of The Sparks...
    June 25, 2025
    Latest Sports
    Belgreen’s Moore earns First Team All-State honors
    Belgreen’s Moore earns First Team All-State honors
    BELGREEN -- Jemma Moore has been named to the AHSAA First Team All-State for softball, becoming just the ninth player in school history to earn the di...
    June 18, 2025
    Maddox retires after 26 years of shaping young minds at RMS
    Maddox retires after 26 years of shaping young minds at RMS
    R U S S E L L V I L L E -- Teaching for Diane Maddox has never been just about grammar rules or reading comprehension, but rather about connection, cr...
    June 18, 2025
    Reynolds rebounds from knee injury, excels in baseball
    Reynolds rebounds from knee injury, excels in baseball
    REDBAY--TyReynolds hasn’t picked out the spot yet, but promises it will be a place of prominence, a semi-shrine for one item that shaped so much of hi...
    June 18, 2025
    ‘Sky’s the limit’ for Phil Campbell aviation program
    ‘Sky’s the limit’ for Phil Campbell aviation program
    PHIL CAMPBELL — Students at Phil Campbell High School recently had an unforgettable learning experience — one that lifted their studies to new heights...
    June 18, 2025
    Tournament raises $1,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation
    Tournament raises $1,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation
    Let us share your photos. Information should include the names of all people in the photo, the name of the photographer, and a brief explanation of th...
    June 11, 2025

    More Sports Stories

    x

    Sections

    • Home
    • News
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Lifestyles
    • Obits
    • Special Sections
    • Sponsored Content
      • Home
      • News
      • Sports
      • Opinion
      • Lifestyles
      • Obits
      • Special Sections
      • Sponsored Content

    Services

    • About Us
    • Subscribe
    • Advertise With Us
    • Policies
    • Terms of use
    • Submit a news tip
    • Submit a photo
    • Birth announcement
    • Birthday announcement
    • Engagement announcement
    • Wedding announcement
    • Submit a Classified Ad
    • Letter to the Editor
    • Sign Up For Our Free Newsletter
      • About Us
      • Subscribe
      • Advertise With Us
      • Policies
      • Terms of use
      • Submit a news tip
      • Submit a photo
      • Birth announcement
      • Birthday announcement
      • Engagement announcement
      • Wedding announcement
      • Submit a Classified Ad
      • Letter to the Editor
      • Sign Up For Our Free Newsletter

    Follow Us

    Copyright

    © , Franklin County Times