Candidates

I’m Shane Brown and my family and I reside in the Yocona Community. I am running for Justice Court Judge of the Southern District. I’m a proud lifelong resident of Lafayette County. I graduated from Lafayette County High School and attended Mississippi State University where I earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree. I coached and…

My name is Erika Mills Hewlett. I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Lafayette County Board of Education representing district 4. As a dedicated parent community member, and lifelong resident of Lafayette County, I understand the importance of a quality education for our children. That’s why I am committed to serving our district…

Lola Kimmons-Pearson is running for Re-Election for the Election Commissioner of District 3 which includes: Abbeville, College Hill, Oxford Activity Center, and Taylor. For over 18 years, Lola has worked as a poll worker for many elections to ensure efficiency and integrity. In 2015, Lola was appointed as Election Commissioner to fulfill the remaining term…

Vicki Gandy Wright was born and raised in Paris, MS to Stanford and Ruth Gandy. After high school, an Associate’s Degree from NWMCC and a degree in Radiologic Technology from Saint Joseph, Vicki went on to pursue her passion for patient care while completing her Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Ole Miss. Vicki’s career…

Hi, I am Shane Russell. I am running for the Lafayette County School Board to make a positive impact in our community and shape a better future for our children through education. As a proud father of a 6-year-old daughter in first grade, I am deeply invested in the educational success of our district. Having…

Retired educator with a total of 34 years of experience Taught and served as administrator with the Lafayette County School District Taught part-time at the University of Mississippi in the School of Education Lifelong Lafayette County resident I would appreciate your consideration as you go to the polls on November 5th. All candidate biographies were…

It has been my pleasure to serve the citizens of Oxford and Lafayette County as the Building and American Disabilities Act (ADA) Inspector. I enforce both the International Code Council (ICC) and state of Mississippi standards establishing the provisions to protect public health, safety and welfare. These regulations are directed towards the public and private…

My name is Ley Falkner and I would like to serve and represent you as your Justice Court Judge of the Southern District. I am a lifetime resident of Lafayette County and both a husband and a father. My wife, Donna Hurdle Falkner, and I have lived in the Southern District for almost 30 years….

Krisi Allen is a 2002 graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Law. After beginning her legal career in Jackson, Mississippi, Krisi returned to Oxford in 2007 to work for the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Mississippi. Ms. Allen returned to private practice in Oxford in 2016, where she has…

Dr. Judith Thompson is a seasonal educator and dedicated community leader, with a career spanning over four decades in the field of education. A native of Louisville, Mississippi, Dr. Thompson completed high school in her hometown of Louisville, Mississippi. She earned her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood, a Master’s in Educational Leadership, and a Doctorate…