Archie election fight continues in court
We could find out later this week whether Hinds County Supervisor David Archie’s lawsuit calling for a new election will be thrown out or move forward.
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We could find out later this week whether Hinds County Supervisor David Archie’s lawsuit calling for a new election will be thrown out or move forward.
Jackson’s garbage contract dispute is costing residents and more ways than one.
NETTLETON – In a rare move, a judge has vacated the results of Nettleton’s mayoral race and ordered the town to hold a new election.
NETTLETON • In a rare move, a judge has vacated the results of a Nettleton mayoral race and ordered the town to hold a new election.
NETTLETON â Results of April 6âs mayorâs race are being contested in Monroe County Circuit Court after an order was filed May 6 by Jackson attorney Sam Begley on behalf of candidate Phillip Baulch. In the election, Incumbent Mayor Mem Riley had 344 votes, compared to Baulchâs 340 votes, after affidavit ballots were counted and was declared as the winner. Initial election night results indicated Riley received 341 votes to Baulchâs 331 votes. According to the petition for judicial review document, allegations include at least three affidavit ballots were unlawfully cou...