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Brown assured runoff; battle between Mayfield, Freeman
Originally published 08:51 p.m., November 3, 2009
Updated 12:12 a.m., November 4, 2009
NATCHEZ — The race for Adams County sheriff is not over just yet.
Ray Brown, the top vote getter in Tuesday’s special election, will advance to a runoff Nov. 24.
Trailing Brown are Chuck Mayfield and Randy Freeman, who will learn of their runoff eligibility once absentee and affidavit ballots are counted by the end of the week.
Brown received 3,572 votes or 35.99 percent, according to unofficial results.
“I was very pleased with the results, and it was what I expected,” Brown said.
“(This morning), I’ll start getting ready for the run-off.”
Brown said he will continue to spread his campaign message of unity until voters head to the polls once more.
“The message I’d like to get out is let’s make a difference, let’s move this community forward,” Brown said. “That’s what I’ve been saying since I started.”
Mayfield, the second top vote getter with 2,336 votes or 23.54 percent, said he will continue to run on his diverse background and experience in law enforcement.
“I just feel like I have the best qualifications of everybody running and the people of the county see that,” Mayfield said.
“This has been a close race, it’s been a very clean race, and I’m very proud of everybody who has run,” Mayfield added. “I do want to thank all my supporters who voted, and let them know we need their help.”
Freeman, the third top vote getter with 2,242 votes or 22.59 percent, said the absentee ballots will be the deciding factor.
“It’s been a fantastic race and I really enjoyed it. I wish all (the candidates) the best,” Freeman said.
“I know everybody can’t win, but I hope whoever wins takes care of Adams County and runs it the way it should be run.”
Cliff Cox, who came in fourth with 1,189 votes or 11.98 percent, said Tuesday’s election was democracy at its best, and thanked voters for their support.
“I wish everyone good luck that’s in the race,” Cox said. “And we’ll just have to see what the future holds on anything else political.”
As for the remaining candidates, Roosevelt Owens Jr. finished fifth with 268 votes or 2.70 percent.
Craig Godbold finished sixth with 191 votes or 1.92 percent, and Greg Wisner finished seventh with 101 votes or 1.02 percent.
Danny Barber, who withdrew from the race last month, but whose name remained on the ballot, received 22 votes or 0.22 percent.
Complete results are available at: Election results
Comments
Posted by lattelovingal (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 8:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Chuck Mayfield!!!!!
Posted by purecountry (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 9:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Praying that it will be runoff with Randy Freeman!
Posted by couchtater (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 9:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
RAY BROWN!!!!
Posted by nolimit03 (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 9:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ray Brown WILL this county's next sheriff. It is already done!
Posted by Bozo (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 9:10 p.m.
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Posted by Barrister (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 9:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Shocked ya didn't it? LOL
Posted by drjones (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 9:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
GO CHUCK...WERE PULLING 4 YA...tHIS IS ALREADY DONE...
Posted by Bozo (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 9:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If Freeman had bothered to go to the forums, he might've made the runoff. It made a difference with me.
Posted by Ntz (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 9:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Who voted for Barber...really that was a waste of a vote. It will be Brown and Mayfield. The Cox, Freeman, Wisner, Godbold voter will pull for Mayfield. This will be a very close race in the end.
Posted by Natchezms (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 9:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Freeman will not be able to make up the difference with absentee votes. All us LOL (that's Little Old Ladies, not laughing out loud) vote absentee, and we LOVE Chuck!
Posted by Ntz (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 9:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Glad the Recreation passed through.
Posted by msubulldog (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 9:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Congrats to the all of the candidates for running a clean race. Chuck, Randy, and Ray are all good men good luck to them all. Now that the recreation refrendm has passed how is the county, city, school board going to pay for it?
Posted by Continental_Line (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 9:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Let the games begin !
The comments on this should be great.
Posted by jlmorris (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 9:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Mayfield will get 60% of the run off votes.
Posted by Sophieschoice (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 9:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
We are so proud of Chuck and thank everyone for their support......Let's keep fighting!
Posted by bigdaddy101 (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 9:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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Posted by couchtater (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 9:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
people weren't expecting Brown to be in the runoff, but guess what he is and he will also be the new sheriff in town so get ready! Ray Brown -Sheriff
Posted by justmyopinion (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 9:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
we are still pulling for you chuck mayfield!!!!! to all the others, thanks for the clean race. that lets you know that all in all we had several great men running. if it had been women running, it would have been a damn cat fight-hee hee. good luck men-let the voters decide!
Posted by cpl (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 9:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
RAY!!!! ALL THE WAY!!!
Posted by Papa (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The sheriff's race is politics but the vote for recreation is for generations to come ! Good luck to the final canidates.
Posted by nolimit03 (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 10:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Sheriff Ronny Brown was a d--- good sheriff, now he is gone, so let's get a sheriff with the same initals. RB(RAY BROWN ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!
Posted by Teach4Peace (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 10:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yeah Ray!
Posted by natchez1 (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 10:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Results show that money is not enough.
Cox spent $ 130,000 for 1189 votes - $109.00 per vote.
I actually think the amount of money hurt him (and the feeling of nepotism as his Dad is County Attorney).
Glad Chuck is in second - hope that holds up.
Good race - interesting result.
Posted by OutLaw7757 (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 10:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Go Ray, RAY All The Way !!! Natchez Need This Lets Do IT People. All The People...
Posted by bobcat (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 10:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
RANDY FREEMAN!!!
Posted by WalterLynn (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 10:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Couchtater,
EVERYONE was expecting Ray Brown to be in the runoff. The only question was, who would he be in it WITH.
Like Ntz said, if it's Mayfield, then all the Cox, Freeman, Godbold, and Wisner supporters will vote for him and it will be a very close race.
There was never a question that Ray Brown would be in.
Posted by stine (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 10:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Congrats Ray Brown for staying the course. Good luck in runoff!!!
Posted by Big_Red16 (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 11:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Way to go RAY!!! Now people should know that this is possible.I really hope that all the nasayers realize that you are the right man for this job. It is time to move this community foward, so keep pushing because you have a divine job to do. GOD bless you and I'm with tou all the way!!!!!!!!!!!! WAKE UP Adams county NOW is the time!!! VOTE RAY BROWN Nov.24th. c'mon people lets get this RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by iceman_32 (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 11:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
we all know ray brown was going to be in there... because he got most of the black voters. chuck is the best man for the job i seen it in his eyes tonight. MAYFEILD will be the next sheriff of adams county. MAYFEILD ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by justthefacts (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 11:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Posted by iceman_32 on November 3, 2009 at 11:10 p.m.
we all know ray brown was going to be in there... because he got most of the black voters...
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So mayfield may possibly be in the run-off because he got all of the "hispanic" vote or what? Maybe, just maybe - mayfield may be in the run-off because he got the... majority of... the ah... caucasian vote? Moron!
Posted by unknownperson (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 12:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
No matter what happens, Randy Freeman is the best person for the job, in my opinion, hands down. He is more qualified than all the other candidates. Even if he does not get into the runoff or even get elected, he should run again when the next election comes up.
Posted by bobcat (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 12:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)
unknownperson...i agree!!!
Posted by Diet_Coke (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 2 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Chuck!
Posted by veroniss (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 5:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
WE ARE AWAKE AND SICK OF WHAT WE SEE,EVERYONE WHO VOTED WILL GO BACK TO VOTE THE RIGHT MAN IN,I PRAY ONE DAY,SOMEONE CAN GET ALL THESE LAZY PEOPLE OFF OF WELFARE, AND MAKE THEM WORK LIKE ALL THE EST OF US.I MEAN EVERYONE NOT WHITE NOR BLACK BUT ALL PEOPLE.I'M TIRED OF COMING HOME AND WATCHING LAZY PEOPLE SIT ON THEY TUSHES WILE MY TAXES ARE PAYING THEIR FOOD STAMPS AND FREE RENT.I'M SORRY BUT I'M FED UP WITH NATCHEZ.I CAN'T STAND LAZY PEOPLE.THE BIBLE SAYS WE SHOULD WORK ALL OF US. WE CAN'T WALK FREE IN NATCHEZ ANYMORE IT'S A KILLING ROBBING,WICKED PLACE TO LIVE,AND I'M FROM AL.WE ARE IN THE LAST DAYS PEOPLE.STAY BLESSED EVERYONE.I LOVE PEOPLE BUT NOT SIN.GOD LOVES ALL OF US.
Posted by mommyagain (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 5:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Name it and claim it. Ray Ray all the way. My husband was for someone else, but I did not get him to change my mind on my vote. We just agreed to disagree. I really feel like he's the best man for the job. Race should not be an issue in the runoff.
Posted by livingitup (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 6:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
What!?! Veroniss, you lost me...
Posted by thetinman (Keith Reynolds) on November 4, 2009 at 6:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
My candidate didn't win, But I pulled for you Cliff. Now run off. I know at the Democratic candidate speech forum around a month ago, I know Randy Freeman wasn't there, but I was impressed by Chuck Mayfield the best after Cliff Cox. A few days later, I seen Randy Freeman in a local hardware store and I talked to him. He impressed me, even though he was pressed for time.
I get a feel from these two guys about a sense of GOD present in there lives through there campaign fliers. Mr Brown, not from his campaign flier or from his website does he mention about GOD. I checked. So, no mater who is chosen to run against Ray Brown, Mayfield or Freeman, will be my candidate.
GOD Bless all
JESUS CHRIST is coming soon
Posted by Nativeson (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 6:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Veroniss said he was from Alabama.... Who woulda guessed... Geaux Tigers
Posted by countryboy14u (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 6:35 a.m.
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Posted by beammeupscotty (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 6:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I think the county will do fine with either Brown or Mayfield. I'm voting for Mayfield, again.
Posted by mommyof3boys (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 6:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)
RANDY FREEMAN for SHERIFF...
Posted by showbiz (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 6:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
RAY BROWN a good family man a DEVOTED christian fair and HONEST see u at the polls people :)
Posted by 2008 (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 6:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)
The only FOOL is you country bumpkin14u. Go back to the country where your offensive comment might be accepted. In a civilized society your ideology is what this country has fought against for decades. Who ever the best qualified contender is should be the winner, not winning or losing based on the color of your skin.
Posted by onethatcaresNtz (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 7:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Well, Adams County has spoken on their choice of recreation. Sheriff is still up in the air. Just glad to see that the citizens didn't elect the money or arrogance. The Citizens of Adams County want a working Sheriff. Adams County will is headed in the right direction now. Good luck to the final 2 candidates for Sheriff, and may the best win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by LOVESNATCHEZ (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 7:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
CHUCK, CHUCK, CHUCK ALL THE WAY!!!!
Posted by Sailaway2 (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 7:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Congrats to all who voted....you expressed your interest in a safe law abiding Adams County....To those who did not vote you get a second chance to exercise you rights....go out and vote in the run-off. The next few weeks we should all look at issues both candidates have for community safety. Also, how they plan to attack the growing drug problem. Its' a war we will never win, but we can put a big dent in it .... Finally who will work well with other law enforcement agencies, the courts, and other branches of government. Remember its 3 million of your tax dollars each year....whoever is Sheriff should spend it wisely!!
Posted by mseyes47 (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 7:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Its disgusting how half the people don't vote , then they start complaining about who's elected. Makes me sick. I know quite a few that don't bother to get off their arses to cast a vote and then raise hell when someone they dislike is elected. So for all you lazy people out their......STOP COMPLAINING!!
Posted by bobbingforapples (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 7:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
its no secret i campaigned and voted for randy freeman. for all his supporters, we still have a chance with the absentee votes. in the end, if he fails to make the run-off, then i'm all for chuck!! freeman or mayfield for sheriff
Posted by honeybee74 (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 7:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)
there goes the neighborhood randy i voted for u but i likely won't vote again on the 24th. Lord bless Natchez.....recreation thats funny thats just gonna be another dope spot for all the little gangsters to sell there drugs.....helppppp
Posted by MsRedhead (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 7:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Congratulations, Ray! Know that you have friends from afar pulling for you.
thetinman: Mr Brown, not from his campaign flier or from his website does he mention about GOD. MY COMMENT: Ray Brown embodies all and more that God expects in his followers. Ray is kind, considerate, responsible, empathetic, and will always offer a helping hand to his neighbor. ACTIONS speak louder than the WRITTEN WORD on a political poster.
Countryboy14u: Here we go again lets vote the blacks into office. MY COMMENT: As sheriff, Ray Brown will represent ALL RACES no matter who voted for him. If Natchez voters are smart enough to elect Ray as sheriff, they will be lucky to get someone who sees PEOPLE and not their skin color, unlike some of the voters.
Posted by time4change (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 7:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Why is there a run-off? I don't understand why Ray Brown didn't win...he got the majority of the votes...please explain this to me.
Posted by MSviaTN (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 8:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)
You have to get 51% of the votes not to be in a runoff.
Posted by getthefacts (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 8:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
VOTE FOR CHUCK!!!!!!!!! THE NEXT FORM WILL SHOW THE RIGHT MAN FOR THE JOB......
VOTE FOR CHUCK IN THE RUN OFF!!!!!!!!
Posted by racehorse (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 8:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
you have to get 50% plus one vote to win the majority.
Posted by watchmama (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 8:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Congrats to Chuck Mayfield. Best of luck in the runoff. We're behind you.
Voter turnout wasn't good enough! Care enough to vote, people!
Posted by riverat (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 8:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Adams County can't go wrong with either Chuck or Ray. Both are great choices.
Posted by drjones (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 8:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)
what ever you speak it shall come to pass, the bible says that death and life lies in the power of the now....just confess with your mouth and elieve with your heart.....and i confess charles r chuck mayfield will be the next sheriff
Posted by DeanWormer (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 8:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Tin Man..........Shut the HELL up.
Posted by snowgarden (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 8:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I don't live in Natchez, so I couldn't vote for Sheriff, but I've been trying to keep up with it. Seems like everyone did a really good job getting their views out there. Good luck to whoever wins!
To the naysayers - How do you expect the problems we have in our community (Natchez and Vidalia) to get any better with poor attitudes? I hope the new recreation park does very well, and you should too because the revenue it will bring it will benefit you.
And what's with all this end of time crap? Come on people, let's not be morbid. It's an election.
Posted by SIOUXLADY (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 8:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)
THE BEST MAN WILL WIN.
To all Adams County constituents:
Grab up a neighbor or someone who does not have a ride and take them to the polls with you.
THE RUN-OFF IS EVEN MORE IMPORTANT....
GET OUT THERE AND VOTE AND BRING A FRIEND.
THIS WAY MAYBE YOUR MAN WILL WIN.
Posted by droopy (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 8:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Randy is almot out, lets pray we get him out, either of the other two men will make a good Sheriff. I dont think he can pull it off anyway. FREEMAN is a joke lets keep him walking.
Posted by mrmojorisin (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 8:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
It is a shame we can't have a two-tiered Sheriff's office because either one of these guys will be a good sheriff.
If I was Ray Brown and won the election, the first thing I'd do is hire Chuck, and make him my second....and vice-versa....If I was Chuck Mayfield and won, the first thing I'd do is give Ray a raise and make him my second. Between the two of them Adams County will be better run than it ever has before. We will finally have two totally color-blind, fair-minded, honest people working for us.
More than anything else, Natchez needs to pull our community together, and start including everyone. We need to drop the facade of community and start living it---right here is a good place to make a beginning.
--mojo
Posted by droopy (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 8:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)
mrmojorisin that is the best comment I have read, and its so true. We would have a great Sheriff dept. with those two in office. Keep freeman out.
Posted by purecountry (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 9:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Randy Freeman for Sherriff...I don't see Ray Brown or Mayfield participating with the SPECIAL OLYMPICS like Randy Freeman did. He actually ran with the kids during the Special Olympic Torch Run and I thank him for that too. I look at things like that on how I vote for people. Randy Freeman is a very respected man. How do we know that Brown or Mayfield is going to continue what the Adams County Sherriff Department did for those kids. Those kids are my life. Randy Freeman showed the proof to me.
Posted by whysoserious (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 9:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)
It is sad but true, the whites are going to vote white and blacks vote black. All the candidates are good at their job , with exception of Godbold ( he can barely do his job at the police dept. The police officers laugh at him because he is a joke.) I hope whomever wins makes Adams County the best in the state.
Posted by AverageJoe (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 9:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Looks to me like the voters of this county may have gotten it right and selected the 2 best men if chucks lead holds. I had a hard time making my mind between Brown and Mayfield. I do think Ronny Brown was a much better sherrif than previous administration but i also think we are about to see the best sherrif we've had in decades either way the runoff goes. Unless Freeman pulls ahead.
Posted by Krogers (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 9:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
whysoserious- I disagree with your derogatory comments about Craig Godbold, he's a good man.....I've personally worked with him and know full well he is competent and dignified.
but yes it is sad that so many folks will vote according to race and NOT according to qualifications
off the remaining candidates it's obvious that Mayfield is the most qualified, has had the best and most experience and education for the position of Sheriff
I have heard good things about Brown, that he is a good man to work with and work for--- but being constable and head of public school security (what with the problems in the school system) how does that compare with Mayfield's experience of Metro Narcotics, Sheriff dept, police academy, academic studies, etc.......I want a man that is going to be TOUGH on crime, I don't hear anything about Brown being tough on crime. All I hear is what a sweet guy he is, well as Sheriff you can't please everybody......
The Sheriff's position is administrative as well as a projection of attitude about law enforcement and fairness out into the county to serve and protect us all- Mayfield is the best man at this point.
Posted by NatchezObserver (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 9:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Ray Brown doesn't stand a chance in a one on one race.
Posted by AverageJoe (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 9:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
As for the recreation I hope we didn't bite off more debt than we can chew.
Posted by 2008 (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 9:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)
whysoserious: Thankfully your first sentence in your comment is not true. There are many that see past color and vote for whom they believe to be the best person for the position Black or White, Yellow or Brown doesn’t matter. What is true is that as long as no one speaks up when the prejudiced, discriminatory and bigoted comments are posted things will never change. I firmly believe that it is a disservice to the readers when comments are removed, (unless they are abusive, threatening, libel so forth). The comments should stay up, so the readers can see what a cesspool these citizens that live among us have for a mind.
I agree with mrmojorisin comment, both candidates are equally as qualified and working together would certainly combine their expertise and greatly benefit the community.
Posted by purecountry (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 10:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Randy cares about people and tough. My family has known Randy most of our lives and knows what kind of a person he is. Randy actually got out and ran with the kids (SPECIAL OLYMPICS). These kids didn't ask to be born this way. Randy showed these kids alot of attention. I didn't see anyone else doing it and he wasn't running for election either. And as for Craig G. he is far from a friendly person. I have known Mayfield a long time and he is a super nice person. I want someone thats gonna be TOUGH, FRIENDLY, thats a people person.
Posted by Krogers (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 10:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Brown says "let's move the community forward" what's that supposed to mean?....
Sheriff is about locking up criminals......catching the crooks, having deputies out on patrol in the county to deter and catch criminals, thieves, vandalism, etc......setting a budget and sticking to it, being prepared for emergency and rescue......
NOT to push some social agenda or promise more jobs....that's just foolishness .....and it's also very vague.....Sheriff is NOT a political position, it should be focused solely on serve and protect, NOT making a social change in the community.
What I hear from Mayfield is about fighting crime and doing the job....that's what he should be focused on, so I'll vote Mayfield in the run-off
Posted by purecountry (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 10:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Randy Freeman all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by eawprops (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
At least it sounds like whichever candidate wins, the people of Natchez will have a good sheriff.
It's gotta suck for Cliff Cox. Spent all that money and got nothing. Apparently, money doesn't buy everything.
HOW MUCH IS GONNA COST FOR CLIFF TO GET RID OF ALL THOSE BILLBOARDS AND SIGNS?
Posted by whysoserious (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 10:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Krogers- It's called free speech, I'm entitled to my opinion, just as you are entitled to yours. I've known Craig for at least 20 years and he has been made fun since the day he started on the police force. Just ask any patrolman, who is ROBOCOP, and won't be surprised with the answer they give you. Mr. Godbold is just a little bit overzealous when it comes to being an officer.
2008- I don't know what world you live in but it is TRUE. I'm not being racist I'm just stating the facts. All you have to do is ride around Adams County and look at the elections signs in the neighborhoods and you can see it's all about color. You were right some people see past color but a majority of them don't. I also agree with you on the comments being removed. The Democrat is not allowing people their right to freedom of speech. You would figure the media would the first to stand behind this, but not the Democrat. The Democrat needs to look at themselves before they start censoring the public view.
Posted by southernrose (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 10:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I hope that everyone that voted yesterday will be around to vote on november 24, that is only two days before thanksgiving,please people if you are going out of town for the holidays do the absentee voting your vote may make the difference.
Posted by rushinghjr (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 10:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Anybody, But Brown! Another Owhampy Boondoggle!
Posted by bobcat (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 11:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Randy Freeman is very much qualified for "Sheriff" in every way. I just met the other two a few day's ago. We at "COX HILL" no kin to Cliff Cox.Every year we have a big event around Holloween to benefit someone who is in need.We've been doing this for 11 years.Not to mention all the ball tournaments as well as dinners we've headed up for over thirty years.I want people of Natchez to know how dedicated Randy Freeman is to helping people.He is the one you don't have to pick the phone up and call for help.If he hears or knows about it he will call you up and say what can i do to help.And if you don't call, you look up and their he is with his wife ready to do whatever.There is so many things that i can tell you about this man who has more compasion in his heart than you will ever know unless you truly know this man.I remember several years ago we were doing the FALL FESTIVAL for Mrs.Loraine Seifarth who was battling terminal Colin Cancer this sweet lady was so very sick and wondering how she was going to pay her bills.At the time she was still trying to get on dissability.Randy wanted to do something for her,but didn't want the family to know it was him,so he came to me wanting to pay her water bill each month.He gave enough of money for each month for a whole year untill she passed away.How many people would have done this for someone you don't even know.Or the family who just lost their son to cancer and said what can i do to help this family without them knowing, and gives the money to me to figure out how to get it to them without them knowing,he didn't want the the light to shine on him for helping this family in there tradgedy. This is what this man does. Randy deserves this chance to be our Sheriff.He cares about this Town and all the people in it.Good Luck my Friend !!! Cathy Cox Warren from" COX HILL"no kin to Cliff Cox who has never set foot on" COX HILL"
Posted by simplyme (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 11:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
It does not matter who is in the runoff with RAY BROWN.. THIS IS HIS ALL THE WAY.... RAY BROWN FOR SHERIFF!!!!
Posted by youneverknow (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 11:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)
whysoserious, Sounds like you are a little to serious with your dislike of craig. Might need to work on that anger problem you have.
Posted by been_there (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 11:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I notice here that any time someone has a different view from a liberal , all kind of hate comes out trying to embarrass people to vote their way. Name calling, racist, stupid red necks, not looking at skin color, are all some of the terms used. The residents of any city look at a candidate and make their decision on what they have seen and learned all their lives, and that is why people vote the way they do. No amount of bullying is going to change that.
Posted by getthefacts (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 11:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Why does all this have to be about a black- white thing......Adams County please do not make this out to be about race like all other things in this town and county!!!
Vote for the best man for the job.
CHUCK MAYFIELD
Posted by whysoserious (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 11:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)
youneverknow- I never said I dislike Craig. Outside of work he is a good person, but once he puts the badge on he transforms. I think he needs to tone it down a little. I've never been ticketed by him or arrested. He needs to learn once the badge is on that he represents the city and relax a little. Everyone is not a criminal.
Posted by unclered (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 11:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)
If the vote totals that the ND reported are accurate, the runoff should be an easy win for Mayfield. As voting has been along racial lines, which is normal for Adams County, it can be expected that the only votes Brown will add to his total for the runoff will be the 268 votes that Owens received. The votes cast for the other candidates will most likely go to Mayfield, resulting in a convincing victory. This is fine with me because i voted for Chuck anyway.
I wonder if D. New wants his $120,000 back?
Posted by whysoserious (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 12:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
youneverknow- I forgot to tell you something. I don't have anger issues my Dr. gives me pills for that and my wife makes sure the bottle never empties. "I aint got nothing but love for everybody."
Posted by mrmojorisin (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 12:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
whysoserious--Free Speech is one thing, but to consider it "free speech" to say people call someone a joke, or that they laugh at them, I think that's pushing it a littel bit, huh?
Suppose you are reading this comment and someone tells us about how you, your wife, one of your kids are made fun of or ridiculed, maybe calls you a joke---how would you like it? How would it make you feel? Freedom of Speech doesn't give you the right to belittle someone publicly. You may have some valuable things to say, but when you make fun of someone in such an immature way, well, it makes it less likely anyone will consider anything you say to have value. And you make a public ass out of yourself.
krogers--"moving our community forward" is something law enforcement CAN do. By fair and just distribution of the law that includes everyone, law enforcement can help bring our community together, bring us out of the darkness of bigotry and racism into the light of the 21st Century.
rushinghjr--- Do you know Mr Brown? Because if all you can say is "anyone but Brown" and relate him to your already well known racist feelings against our President? Well, it just goes to further my opinion that you, like Rush Limbaugh, are an embarrassment to your own conservative party's view of the future; racism and bigotry are out these days, at least on the surface and in public as the Republicans are in that, "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" mood with Michael Steele, taking the helm of the RNC. Certainly his victory was propelled by Barack Obama's election, although the GOP's rife racist bloc is sick of all this change and equality, yearning for the days of Jim Crow and racially divided water fountains, huh,? ....and who is their most fervent spokesman? David Duke, ex-Grand Dragon and staunch Republican.
rushinghjr, I just know that when you get to heaven, just for you, God will appear black, and there will be no "White Only" entrance.......
--mojo
Posted by yourajoke (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 12:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What does ray brown bring to the table i mean i have never heard of the guy before not saying that is a bad thing just curious as to what he can offer because i know what some of the others can offer for this town and it is very good stuff, so if a sensible person can just let me know what he can offer us please do it
Posted by yeswecan (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 12:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
yourajoke, maybe this website can help you learn more about Ray
http://www.raybrown4sheriff.com/
Posted by whysoserious (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 1:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
mrmojorisin- "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me". Freedom of speech is my right to say whatever I want within reason. It does give me the right to express my views however I want to. That is exactly what freedom of speech is all about. People have made fun of me, I don't bet mad because it's their right. I think you need to learn this is a big boy world and you need to put your big boy pants on and learn to deal with someone saying things that you don't like. They have a sale on "life" at Wal-Mart and sir I think you need to get one. This here is a fine example of FREEDOM of SPEECH !!
Posted by purecountry (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 1:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
that is hilarious whysoserious!
Posted by mrbobo (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 1:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
All this'it's time to move the community forward' nonsense is just a slick way of saying, "hey youre a racist and holding our community back if you dont vote for the black man". i'm voting with my own race. the majority of adams county will do the same. chuck will win because my race still narrowly outnumbers the other one here in adams county. that's just the facts.
oh yeah, let me also say this to cliff cox, BAAA-HAAA-HAA-HA HA HAAA-HAA-HAAA-HAA-HA HEEEE HEEE HEE HA ! 130 thousand ! ! !
Posted by rebeldad (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 1:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If you people know what's good for natchez you need to vote Randy Freeman! he is our best choice!!!
Posted by purecountry (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 2:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Alligator01 I did not vote for Cliff either but stop the negative remarks about him. He is out of the race and I am sure he will do what he needs to inorder to pay back his father in law (if it was not a gift- you do not pay them back). Move forward with this issue. We have people out there to support for sherriff.
Posted by rushinghjr (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 3:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Mo who? Thanks for your comments from the Peanut Gallery! Typical Liberal Fiction from your kind! I will talk as I feel, but only tell the truth! And I say again ANYBODY, but Brown! Also, everyone knows that you are from far out in Left Field! I do know that I will not see you in Heaven, because the gate will not be there for your Kind! Liberals just can't understand Logic and the Truth? We will forgive your Sins!
Posted by libdem601 (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 3:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Love how politics in the South always ends up talking about religion. Just leave it to politics people. Separation of Church and State!!
Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 3:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If Randy Freeman is in the runoff, I will probably vote for Brown. No offense to Randy, I just don't think he can handle the office part of the job.
Rushing, you really need to read a book called "The Shack". It's about one man's search for God. Very good, will make you think about things - maybe.
Posted by DeanWormer (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 4:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You know the more I think about it, I think both the Republicans and the Democrats need to sit down and shut up. It is time to announce a third party. I will call it the Common Sense. If I were in charge of the new party, I could solve the "Middle East Problem" in one year. The key is to keep ONE word out of the equation....(Religion)..........Here is how it would work. The U.S. will pay to move you and your family to any location of your choice in America. Doesn't matter if you have one family member or three hundred. We will also pay to relocate your businesses. After the one year period, you are on your own. Look at the money we wouldn't be spending on Military Hardware. Look at all the neighbors who would be thrilled. (Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Iran, Egypt). Hell, they would have no one to kill, so they will start killing each other. Makes sense to me. If i'm a Isreali citizen and was told , "Do you want to live here or Florida.", It's a no brainer. It's a win-win situation for America. We get educated people with money and a kick-as air force. What you say let's get this thing started and tell the DEMS and the REPS to sit down and shut up.
Posted by Diet_Coke (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 4:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Chuck Mayfield
Posted by droopy (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 4:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well all this bickering on here is so funny to read between grown people. Randy Freeman may be a good person, but he is the biggest joke as far as being the Shefiff is concerned. Chuck and Ray both are well qualified in every way. If Randy got in there (which he wont) he would have to have a #2 to run it for him while he kept being just a good ole boy. Randy does not have the smarts to run the office. I will be so glad once the votes are complete and Randy is out so all this bulls__t talk can stop. Sounds like most everyone except Freemans supporters agree on Ray and Chuck. Good luck to the both of you good men.
Posted by inquiringminds (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 5:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
D. New was a campaign contributor in this race......he did not run. And I'm sure he would give his GRANDSON IN LAW that money three times over if he felt like it. He is my GRANDFATHER and a man who started out as a ROUGHNECK and worked his way to be the man he is today. I'm sure you could ask Chuck or Randy and they would tell you that he did what anybody in his shoes would do......support his family in any way he felt that he could. He is eighty two years old and contributes to not only his family but also many of the schools and charities in this community. He has also helped many children through college who otherwise might not could have afforded it. The reason you don't know about these things is because he doesn't feel it necessary to brag about it. So please everyone drop the comments about my grandfather. He would give anyone the shirt off his back if they asked and to pick on a man for supporting and believing in his family SHAME ON YOU!!!!! By the way, this is Lisa Jester. I'm not hiding behind my name.....but it sure is easy for you all to talk behind an anonymous name. Chuck, Randy, and Ray- I wish you all the best.
Posted by ohnoyoudidnt (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 5:57 p.m.
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Posted by iceman_32 (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 6:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
to just the facts....
So mayfield may possibly be in the run-off because he got all of the "hispanic" vote or what? Maybe, just maybe - mayfield may be in the run-off because he got the... majority of... the ah... caucasian vote? Moron!
im a black male myself but i support mayfeild...
Posted by pbl1978 (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 6:41 p.m.
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Posted by getreal (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 7:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
i believe that you can vote in the runoff--it is only when there is a primary runoff that you can not vote if you did not vote in the first primary. not 100% sure but i think that is the way it is. everybody needs to stop talking about the ones that are out of the race now, there is no need to keep bashing them.
Posted by droopy (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 8:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Tell them Lisa im behind you all the way. Papa New would give to anyone who needed anything for any reason. This is just the class of people we have in Natchez. I hope all Cliff's supportes come back out to support Ray or Chuck. One thing for sure about Cliff, had he gotten it Randy was the first one out the door.
Posted by inquiringminds (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 9:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
We have three good candidates left in the race. And I dont think anyone would have been out the door. Randy is good at what he does as are the other two candidates from what i have seen. Lets pray that everyone shows their support in the runoff so we can keep our streets safe.
Posted by tdr (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 9:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Go CHUCK!!!! So proud of you. Praying you go all the way!
Posted by pbl1978 (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 10:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Why was this question removed? All I wanted to know can register voters, vote if they didn't vote on Tuesday?, What harm in asking that question. I was informed that those didn't vote will not be able to vote for the runoff.
Posted by rushinghjr (anonymous) on November 5, 2009 at 12:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Freedom42/ I really think that you should be thinking out of "Left Field"! You are just an old Tired Liberal who can't stand Conservatives! Let me assure you that my feelings regarding your Foolish Statements are Mutual! My comments are free as yours are? Also, as I have stated before, if you do not like them, well don't read them! I should remember now that LIberals just can't understand Logic and the Truth! More Later!
Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on November 5, 2009 at 7:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Gosh, I didn't know I became a liberal just because I wanted the best man possible as Sheriff. Here I have labored under the delusion that I am one of the most ultra-conservative people in Natchez. Thanks rushing.
Posted by southernwoman (anonymous) on November 5, 2009 at 7:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I didn't believe for a second that rjr could deal with the idea of God being a black woman.
Posted by gottabehappy (anonymous) on November 5, 2009 at 8:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)
KEEP IT UP CHUCK!
Posted by commander (anonymous) on November 5, 2009 at 9:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
whysoserious, I'm sure Godbold would love to hear from you personally. If you've known him for 20 years, go see him face to face. Or you can hide behind your freedom of speech and just continue to be a coward.
Posted by tmurdock63 (anonymous) on November 5, 2009 at 9:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Alright Ray. I'm gald to see people that I know doing well. The last time I saw you Ray was 1999 at my Aunts funeral Ms. Ford. From Martin Jr. High to South Natchez and on the football field you Browns have been meek, mild and good people. This is Tyrone Murdock Chicago,IL. Don't worry it's time. God is in control he's placing his pieces right where he wants,we all saw his power last November. Congragulation
Posted by DeanWormer (anonymous) on November 5, 2009 at 9:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
So someone thinks God is a black woman now. Geez would you guys make up your minds.Religion is so confusing. You know if everybody that is religious actually arrives in heaven, its going to be a mess. You got 2.1 billion Christians, 1.5 billion Islams, 900 million Hindus, not to mention the Sihks, Kurds and I almost forgot, the Scientology crowd. Where is everybody going to sit. I can hear it now. "Hell no, I'm not sitting by those guys" or "Mommy, that turbine head called me a home skillet." I'm sure some of you guys will say "Well that beats the hell out of the alternative."Who went to hell and came back and turned in a report on the conditions down there."It's all a mute point anyway, Hell is going to freeze over because the New Orleans Saints are going to win the Super Bowl.
Posted by DeanWormer (anonymous) on November 5, 2009 at 10:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)
tmurdock I did not know God was a Democrat. Of course you living in "The Windy City" that explains everything. Did I read you right that God is placing his or hers pieces right where he or she wants. I can't imagine a clear thinking person would think that God was a political person. It must have been a big let down to all the religious Independents and religious Republicans when they found out that God was backing the current administration.
Posted by rushinghjr (anonymous) on November 5, 2009 at 11:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Southernwoman/ In my last posting, I did not even mention God and a Black Woman? You are getting very disillusioned/Sounds like a typical Liberal in "Left Field"! You are dumbfounded as Freedom42 is getting to be. Sounds like you have been trained by the Owhampy crowd out of D.C. Again I say, anybody but Brown, that is Freeman or Mayfield! Just a Conservative O!pinion!
Posted by whysoserious (anonymous) on November 5, 2009 at 11:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)
commander- It looks to me that you are doing the same thing by name calling on the internet. You must make your mama proud. I have no problem meeting him face to face, maybe you can join us. I see from your previous post you support Godbold looks like you wasted a vote. I hope I didn't hurt your feelings you seem to be a little sensitive.
Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on November 5, 2009 at 12:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Read "The Shack" and it will all become clear to you guys. God can appear in whatever form he wants to, depending on what we need at the time, and He will still be God. Southerwoman and I can agree on somethings - good book.
Posted by southernwoman (anonymous) on November 5, 2009 at 2:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I hear you DeanWormer - some days it is hard to tell from our actions that Christians are commanded to love our neighbors (it doesn't mention any exemptions) as ourselves. If we can't do that, we could at least refrain from calling our neighbors idiots and trash, don't you agree? Actually, I think the Bible says that anyone who calls someone an idiot is in danger of hell's fire.
Posted by southernwoman (anonymous) on November 5, 2009 at 2:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
DeanWormer, I forgot to mention that, as a citizen and as a Christian, I believe strongly in strict separation of church and state - we have too many powermongers on the left and right in both areas.
Posted by mrmojorisin (anonymous) on November 6, 2009 at 7:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
WSS--you're right...freedom of speech, I guess holds its rights, just like burning the flag...there are young men today dying of foreign soil for your right to be a jerk...but it you ever decide to ridicule my wife or kids, and Godbold is someone's husband and kid, or if you ever decide to burn a flag in my presence, prepare yourself for a little of my unalienable right to seek happiness, because nothing would make me happier than to introduce my fist to your face...over and over again.
rushing---you are a riot...Jesus was a liberal. He taught peace, loving your neighbor...remember, the poor, the meek, the mourners, the peacemakers, the pure of heart, the merciful, the hungry, and the persecuted? Jesus hung with the poor people, the sick and disabled people, the lepers...he was about shaking things up, making a change...........the Romans and the Sanhedrin were the conservatives, they bullied, lied, and accused to maintain their power..........YES, there will be a gate in Heaven for liberals..it will be the big shiny one out front.
But don't worry, after a few hundred years in purgatory, they may even let you bring your brother, Bush in with you. :-0
--mojo
Posted by whysoserious (anonymous) on November 6, 2009 at 9:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
mrmojorisin- I would love for you to seek your happiness and I would love to introduce you to our lovely hospitals we have in Natchez over and over again.I pray that I find out your real name. It take a big man to threaten someone on the internet. I'm surprised to see that you are married, I thought those kind off marriages were illegal in Mississippi.
Posted by mrmojorisin (anonymous) on November 6, 2009 at 5:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
WSS---do you feel threatened? Are you planning of ridiculing me or my family, or burning a flag? Have you ever heard of a metaphor?
But let me apologize anyway....I am sorry if I took offense to your abusing your freedom of speech by using the same anonymity at Mr Godbold 's expense.
And all our posturing and name calling IS wrong....you're not burning any flag and I'm not going to the hospital, WSS, I get carried away sometimes. These forums are for exchanging ideas and giving opinions on the topics they accompany. I'm sorry, I forgot that for a while. Truly, I am sorry, but if it made you think about what it must feel like to have your wife or your children read in the newspaper about how, you, their husband and father is thought of on his job, or to think what they must feel like reading something like that...how much it must have hurt their feelings... well, the beating would be worth it.
...."with exception of Godbold, he can barely do his job at the police dept. The police officers laugh at him because he is a joke."..........
That remark is in writing, in the city newspaper for anyone to read. If nothing else, please join me in trying to think a bit before we write something we may regret.
--mojo
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