Early voting begins in Selmer

McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. — The polls for early voting opened Wednesday morning in Selmer. The big-ticket item is the mayoral race.

Other open positions include two four-year alderman positions and one two-year alderman position.

Both candidates for mayor, newcomer Nicky Atkins and incumbent John Smith, were outside the polling center.

They talked to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News about what they would focus on if elected.

Tune in to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News at 6 to hear from the candidates.