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January 16, 2017

Shelton picks up intra-party Democrat challenger for Tupelo mayor

Municipal election qualifying continues Guntown and Plantersville had their first candidates qualify during the past week. In Plantersville, incumbent mayor Gloria Holland filed papers to run for re-election. Guntown incumbent alderman Petey Hopkins did the same. In Tupelo, mayor Jason Shelton and all seven city council members are all seeking re-election. Two of them currently…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 16, 2017

City of Biloxi on hot seat for “Great Americans Day” tweet

City slammed as it declares Monday ‘Great Americans Day’ The city of Biloxi has sparked a debate about the holiday honoring the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. after announcing on social media that city offices would be closed Monday for “Great Americans Day.” Monday is federally recognized as Martin Luther King Jr.…