Municipal candidates file final round of campaign finance reports Published 9:49 pm Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Candidates in Vicksburg’s June 3 municipal election have filed their final round of campaign finance reports, which were due to the city clerk’s office by 5 p.m. Tuesday.

The reports are the second round filed by incumbents and the first for municipal challengers. Mayoral candidate Willis Thompson did not turn in a campaign finance report by Tuesday’s deadline. The penalty for missing a deadline in Mississippi is typically a daily monetary fine.

In the race for mayor, incumbent George Flaggs Jr. reported a total of $79,773 in itemized contributions and $5,000 non-itemized contributions for a total $84,773. He reported itemized disbursements of $40,755 and $4,000 in non-itemized disbursements for a total of $44,755, leaving him with a final campaign balance of $40,018.

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Contributions included:

Patricia Pierce, $500

Beechwood Restaurant, $1,000

John and Linda Heggins, $1,000

Travelers Rest Church, $500

Robert Morrison III, $1,000

Hunter L. Fordice, $500

Howard Catching, $500

Benny and Wilmer Terrell, $500

Neel-Schaffer, $1,000

J. Mack Varner, $500

Deviney Construction, $500

Barrett Blake and Stacey Teller, $250

Cowart Holding, LLC, $500

Slaughter and Associates PLLC, $500

Red Oak Construction, LLC, $500

Steve P. Elwar, $500

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Farrell, $500

HFC, LLC, $500

Martin S. Lewis, $1,000

Riverside Construction Co. INC., $1,000

Tower Loan of MS, $1,000

Shriji, LLC/Courtyard by Marriott, $500

A To Z Towing, LLC, $1,000

Phillip Gunn Campaign, $500

Robyn N. Lea DBA State Farm Ins., $1,000

James E. Blackburn Jr., $1,000

Francis M. Easy Biedenharn, $250

Robert R. Bailess, $1,000

Richard Cowart Jr., $500

Amborn Brothers Rental, $1,000

Julie Patton Johnson, $500

C.J. Tires and Auto, LLC, $500

Robert C. Masterson, $500

Huffman and Company, CPA, PA, $250

Trey Martin, $500

Utility Management Corp., $500

Old South Food Inc./Taco Casa #13404, $500

Watson Jones, PLLC, $500

Demery and Wynona Gruggs, $500

William A. and Linda Kitchen, $500

CASH, $300

Howard Waring/Waring Oil, $1,000

Linda F. Fondren, $1,000

ACE Recovery, LLC, $1,000

Thomas R. Cantwell, $2,000

J. David Fagan, $1,000

Toni D. Cooley, $1,000

Ergon State Political Action Comm., $1,000

Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC, $5,000

Gouras and Associates, LLC, $500

M.L. and Chris Gilmer, $500

A.R. Investment, LLC, $300

Russel E. and Brenda D. Hawkins, $500

Central Asphalt Company, LLC, $1,500

Dr. S. Randy and Janice Easterling, $250

Hayes General Construction, LLC, $$1,500

Brian K. Jonson, $1,000

Volkert, Inc., $1,000

Waterview Casino and Hotel, $1,000

Maynord Land Co., LLC., $1,000

Smith Lawn Care, Inc., $800

A.J. Buddy Dees Jr., $500

Eugene and Joyce Ferris, $1,000

Duff PAC, $1,500

Austin Triggs, $1,500

James I Wyatt DBA Extreme Fitness, $500

William T. Kemp, $250

Raymond B. May, $1,000

Best Western Inn, $750

Flowers Medical Group, LLC, $2,000

Kentray K. Hairston, $1,000

Foam Packing, Inc., $1,000

Edna Terrell and Thomas Gattle Jr., $2,500

Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Peyton, $250

Annie Marie Weinkauf, $250

Frank W. Bordeaux, $1,500

John Reid Golding, $1,000

Steve D. and Melody Golding, $4,000

Foam Packing, Inc., $500

David and Connie Hosemann, $250

Debra and Tom Isaac, $300

Margaret Johnson-Richardson, $500

Mayoral candidate Kasman Massey reported $1,500 in itemized contributions and $1,499.09 in itemized disbursements. Massey reported a total of $62.75 of remaining cash on hand.

Contributions included:

Robyn Lea DBA State Farm Ins., $1,000

Yazoo Diversion Group, LLC, $500

In the race for Ward 2, incumbent Alderman Alex Monsour reported $26, 400 in itemized contributions and $24,088.67 in itemized disbursements, leaving his campaign with $2,314.33 on hand.

Contributions include:

Howard Waring, $500

M.L. Gilmer or Chris Gilmer, $500

Ronald E. Davis, Bernadette Cahill, $500

Johnathan Flowers, $500

Robert R. Bailess, $500

John Reid Golding, $1,000

Stephen A. Golding, $3,000

Foam Packing, Inc., $1,500

Neal Ricks, $250

Amborn Brothers Rental, $400

Richard Johnson, $250

Friends of Mike, $500

Mack Varner, $250

C&J and Associates, Inc., $200

Beechwood Restaurant, $500

Neel-Schaffer, $500

The Watermark of Vicksburg, LLC, $250

Curb Appeals Real Esate, LLC, $250

The Courtyard Lofts, LLC, $250

Warehouse Vicksburg, LLC, $250

Two River Cats, $250

Vernon Lee Grant, $250

Kimble D. Slaton, $250

Bellamare Development, $500

Jimmy Gouras Properties, LLC, $500

J. David Fagan, $500

Maynord Land Co., LLC, $500

Maynord Landscaping, $500

Robert R. Morrison III, $500

Craig Danczyk, $500

James E. Blackburn Jr., $500

Mr. or Mrs. D.P. Waring, $200

Salli Hobson, $300

Thomas R. Cantwell Jr., $500

Daniel P. Dare, $250

Dan Warring III, $500

Mr. or Mrs. Fred Peyton, $250

Helen’s Florist, $250

Hunter L. Fordice, $500

Lucine Hawn, $300

William A. Kitchens Sr., $500

Melanie E. Roach, $2,500

Dr. Geri L. Weiland or Michael D. Weiland, $500

Richard L. Waring, $1,000

J. Russell Barnes MD, $250

Travis T. Vance, $500

Stephen Sudderth, $500

Dan Waring III, $500

Ward 2 challenger Vickie Bailey reported no funds raised and a total of $2,374.66 in disbursements, with a total of $100 in cash on hand.