Early voting ends next week

Time is running out to vote early at the courthouse for local and state candidates. Early voting ends July 16 and the general primary will be held Tuesday, July 20. Signs for local commissioner candidates can be seen all over the county as District 1 and District 2 seats are up for re-election this year. District 1 incumbent and Democratic candidate Roosevelt Willis is being challenged by Republican candidate Carol Bass. District 2 incumbent and Republican candidate Parrish Swift is being challenged by Republican candidate Tamra Jarrett.