Rick Whitlow, former sports director and anchor at WJTV, will formerly announce his intention to run for mayor of Jackson tonight.

This will be Whitlow's second bid for the job: In 2005, he unsuccessfully ran against Frank Melton. Although he ran as a Republican then, Whitlow says he will be running as an Independent this time around.

In January, he released a comprehensive mayoral platform document to the media via e-mail

"This is the platform from which I will work should I decide to run for the Office of Mayor in Jackson," he wrote. "There are still several matters I have to take into consideration before making a final decision on my candidacy. The decision will officially be announced the first week of March just prior to the filing deadline."

Whitlow will make his announcement at 6 p.m. at 623 Court St. in the Capitol Green development district.

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144180

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How many people are running for Mayor now?

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Tony Davis

Date

2009-02-27T18:28:10-06:00

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144182

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I've lost count, Tony, but let's just say it's a passel of 'em!

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Kacy

Date

2009-02-27T21:49:55-06:00

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144184

Comment

Why bother?

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Jeff Lucas

Date

2009-02-28T08:48:05-06:00

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144186

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Would be easier to answer how many people are NOT running for mayor.

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Jennifer2

Date

2009-02-28T09:35:42-06:00

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144187

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This just in... Millhouse is NOT running for Mayor of Jackson.

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millhouse

Date

2009-02-28T21:33:59-06:00

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144188

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** oops **

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millhouse

Date

2009-02-28T21:33:59-06:00

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144196

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Darn, millhouse! I was gonna vote for you. How much does it cost to file papers to go on the ballot? I might as well throw my hat in the ring.

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golden eagle

Date

2009-03-01T22:16:15-06:00

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144199

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The caption for the picture above should read: Possible Mayoral hopeful Rick Whitlow runs out of fingers counting how many people are running for Mayor of Jackson.

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WMartin

Date

2009-03-02T09:58:32-06:00