Mississippi Gubernatorial Race Heats up at Neshoba County Fair

Mississippi gubernatorial race heats up at Neshoba County Fair

NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Campaign 2027 was in full display during day two of the political speeches at the Neshoba County Fair. The race for governor heated up on Founder's Square, with two candidates spending the day stomping at the fair. Mississippi Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson (R-Miss.) was the first to announce [...]

Pair of state leaders use Neshoba County Fair speeches to jockey for higher office

The Neshoba County Fair is notorious for horse racing, with ESPN making a special trip to Mississippi last year to highlight the festivities. This year, the jockeying transcended horse racing, maneuvering into the world of politics, where two elected officials used one of the state’s most prominent political stumps to vouch for higher office. With statewide elections scheduled for 2027, Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson and Secretary of State…