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LIVE UPDATES: Mississippi’s primary election results – SuperTalk Mississippi

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1 year ago

August 9, 2023

LIVE UPDATES: Mississippi’s primary election results – SuperTalk Mississippi

Throughout the day, voters across Mississippi visited the polls to cast their ballots for statewide elections. The polls have now closed, and precincts are beginning to report their numbers. As the numbers come in, this article will be updated with live results.

The winners of today’s primary elections will represent their respective parties in the general election on Nov. 7.

Governor

90% of precincts reporting

Republican

Tate Reeves (i) – 260,324 – 75% – WINNER

John Witcher – 61,774 – 18%

David Hardigree – 26,556 – 8%

Democrat

Brandon Presley – uncontested

Lieutenant Governor

90% of precincts reporting

Republican

Delbert Hosemann (i) – 184,899 – 52% – WINNER

Chris McDaniel – 153,023 – 43%

Tiffany Longino – 18,669 – 5%

Democrat

D. Ryan Grover – uncontested

Secretary of State

Republican

Michael Watson (i) – uncontested

Democrat

Shuwaski Young – uncontested

Attorney General

Republican

Lynn Fitch (i) – uncontested

Democrat

Greta Kemp Martin – uncontested

State Auditor

Republican

Shad White (i) – uncontested

Democrat

Larry Bradford – uncontested

Agriculture Commissioner

94% of precincts reporting

Democrat

Robert Bradford – 88,007 – 52%

Bethany Hill – 44,581 – 26%

Terry Rogers – 38,015 – 22%

Republican

Andy Gipson (i) – uncontested

Insurance Commissioner

90% of precincts reporting

Republican

Mike Chaney (i) – 272,712 – 80% – WINNER

Mitch Young – 67,543- 20%

Democrat

Bruce Burton – uncontested

Northern District Public Service Commissioner

91% of precincts reporting

Republican

Chris Brown – 75,669 – 61% – WINNER

Tanner Newman – 47,640 – 39%

Central District Public Service Commissioner

Republican

Brent Bailey (i) – uncontested

Democrat

DeKeither Stamps – uncontested

Southern District Public Service Commissioner

91% of precincts reporting

Republican

Dane Maxwell (i) – 58,497 – 46%

Nelson Carr – 68,233 – 54% – WINNER

Northern District Transportation Commissioner

Republican

John Caldwell (i) – uncontested

Central District Transportation Commissioner

Democrat

Willie Simmons (i) – uncontested

Republican

Ricky Pennington, Jr. – uncontested

Southern District Transportation Commissioner

Republican

Charles Busby – uncontested

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Thanksgiving on Mississippi Public Broadcasting Think Radio, set to air on Thursday, November 28th

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4 hours ago

November 28, 2024

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Thanksgiving on Mississippi Public Broadcasting Think Radio, set to air on Thursday, November 28th

MISSISSIPPI (KTVE/KARD) — For Thanksgiving, on Thursday, November 28, 2024, the Mississippi Public Broadcasting Radio will air a special programming.

Photo courtesy of Mississippi Public Broadcasting

According to officials, “Turkey Confidential” and “Feasting with the Great American Songbook: An Afterglow Thanksgiving Special” will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Francis Lam will be taking calls and help those in need of Thanksgiving cooking tips for the biggest cooking day of the year.

According to officals, “Feasting with the Great American Songbook: An Afterglow Thanksgiving Special” will explore classic jazz and popular songs about food by singers like Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan, and Fats Waller, perfect for listening while sitting at the table.

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Southeast Mississippi Christmas Parades 2024 | WKRG.com

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November 27, 2024

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Southeast Mississippi Christmas Parades 2024 | WKRG.com

MISSISSIPPI (WKRG) — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on the Gulf Coast and that means Santa Claus will be heading to town for multiple parades around the area.

WKRG has compiled a list of Christmas parades coming to Southeast Mississippi.

Christmas on the Water — Biloxi

Dec. 7
6 p.m.
Begins at Biloxi Lighthouse and will go past the Golden Nugget

Lucedale Christmas Parade

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‘A Magical Mississippi Christmas’ lights up the Mississippi Aquarium

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20 hours ago

November 27, 2024

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‘A Magical Mississippi Christmas’ lights up the Mississippi Aquarium

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) – The Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport is spreading holiday cheer with a new event, ‘’A Magical Mississippi Christmas.’

The aquarium held a preview Tuesday night.

‘A Magical Mississippi Christmas’ includes a special dolphin presentation, diving elves, and photos with Santa.

The event also includes “A Penguin’s Christmas Wish,” which is a projection map show that follows a penguin through Christmas adventures across Mississippi.

“It’s a really fun event and it’s the first time we really opened up the aquarium at night for the general public, so it’s a chance to come in and see what it’s like in the evening because it’s really spectacular and really beautiful,” said Kurt Allen, Mississippi Aquarium President and CEO.

‘A Magical Mississippi Christmas’ runs from November 29 to December 31.

It will not be open on December 11th, December 24th, and December 25th.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.

The event is made possible by the city of Gulfport and Coca-Cola Bottling Company.

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