PICAYUNE — Picayune Mayor Ed Pinero Jr. has endorsed a proposal for a 1-cent countywide sales tax, which would also be applied in the Pearl River County’s two municipalities, Picayune and Poplarville. The tax was initially proposed by county Supervisor Anthony Hales Sr. Pinero tells the Picayune Item his support depends on whether or not [...] [...]
JACKSON — Yesterday, Phil Bryant’s campaign for governor received another key, pro-business endorsement at a news conference in Jackson. The Mississippi Association of Realtors formally endorsed Bryant citing his proven record of conservative, pro-business leadership. Dee Denton, president of the Mississippi Association of Realtors, said, “Phil also understands that good government is key to helping [...] [...]
JACKSON — The Mississippi Associated Builders and Contractors (MABC) are endorsing Republican State Sen. Alan Nunnelee in his bid for the First Congressional District seat. The endorsement ceremony will take place at Goodlett Manor in Tupelo at 1 p.m. today. Nunnelee is seeking to unseat incumbent Democrat Rep. Travis Childers. MABC is the largest association [...] [...]