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Tillman, 72, former President of the Jackson Public Schools Board
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- ↑ "The Clarion Ledger and League of Women Voters Elections Guide". Clarion Ledger . June 5, 2005 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "City Council Has New Mandate". The Clarion Ledger . June 9, 2005.
- ↑ "Ward 4, 5 newcomers Win Council Seats". Clarion Ledger . June 8, 2005 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "New acting mayor sworn in for city of Jackson". WBLT . February 26, 2014.
- ↑ Barnes, Dustin (April 22, 2014). "Yarber New Jackson Mayor". Clarion-Ledger.
- ↑ Vicory, Justin (April 27, 2021). "Jackson runoff election: Incumbent Tillman ousted, Ward 4 decided by slim margin". Clarion Ledger .