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Lifelong resident of Lafayette County Married to Mary Ann Pegues Pettis, three children and two grandchildren Member of the Philadelphia M. B. Church Graduate of Delta State University Member of the Police Benevolent Association Over twenty six years of law enforcement experience <- Back to the 2023 County Candidates page

Jeff Busby has been the Circuit Clerk for Lafayette County since 2020. Jeff is an Oxford High School and University of Mississippi graduate. He has a rich history of community involvement, he served as a Supervisor for Lafayette County and as President for eight years, bringing his leadership skills to the forefront. He is currently…

A lifelong resident of Lafayette County. I have been married to Lindy Rikard for nearly 20 years. Lindy and I have 3 children Swayze, Rivers, and Molly York. We attend Pinelake Church. I have been the district 3 supervisor for the past 8 years. In those 8 years I have a proven record of putting…

After serving a first term as Election Commissioner for District 4, I look forward to continuing the important work of running elections and maintaining the voter rolls. My commitment to active voter participation and election integrity, along with experience in the electoral process makes me the right person for the job. I'm running as an…

PERSONAL: Lifelong resident of Lafayette County Married to Nichole Coleman and they have three children, Mary-Massey, Gage and Sarah-Kay Member of Community Church of Oxford Growing up, was a member of Boy Scout Troop 146 and became an Eagle Scout in 1996 EDUCATION: Oxford High School 1998 University of Mississippi, Bachelors in Business Administration (2002)…

Brent Johnson is a dedicated community advocate with a passion for justice and fairness. Born and raised in Lafayette County, Brent has spent his life serving his community in many different avenues, and he is thrilled for the potential to serve in an even greater capacity. Brent’s love for his community is what drives his…

I’m LaSonja “Sue” Pettis and I’m running to be your Justice Court Judge for the Northern District. I’m a lifelong resident of Lafayette County I have one daughter, Semaj Pettis who is a sophomore at Coahoma Community College I have 20 years legal experience with the last 12 years being the deputy clerk for the…

Lifelong Lafayette County Resident Graduated from the University of Mississippi with a degree in Business Administration Local Business Owner/Partner in Larson’s Cash Saver for 32 years Married to Christy Massey Larson and have two sons: Will, 23 and Sam, 21 Active Member of North Oxford Baptist Church Former Member of Lafayette County School Board &…

Currently employed at Regents, School of Oxford 2000 – 2016 – Served as Constable of Lafayette County Served the Oxford community at Sears for 42 years For the past 40 years I’ve hosted a Gospel Radio Ministry every Sunday on Bullseye 95.5 FM (started at WSVH-AM) I’m now ready to be your Supervisor for District…