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August 3, 2011

CL wrap up of Hyde-Smith win in ag post

CL wrap up of Hyde-Smith win in ag post Cindy Hyde-Smith on Tuesday night got one step closer toward becoming Mississippi’s commissioner of agriculture and commerce. Less than a year after switching from the Democratic Party, Hyde-Smith was declared winner of the GOP primary, with 53 percent of the vote with about 71 percent of…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
August 3, 2011

Fitch, Yancey in GOP treasurer runoff

Fitch, Yancey in GOP treasurer runoff Lynn Fitch led the Republican primary race for state treasurer Tuesday night based on early returns, but did not have enough votes to prevent a runoff. Fitch, 49, executive director of the State Personnel Board, will face state Sen. Lee Yancey, 43, in the Aug. 23 runoff. Fitch had…