Tammy Felder Witherspoon has announced her intentions to run for the Ward 3 Selectman seat for the City of McComb.

On Wednesday, Witherspoon filed her qualifying papers as a Democratic candidate in the upcoming city elections. The ward 3 seat is currently held by E.C. Nobles.

Witherspoon is a native of McComb and a 1986 graduate of McComb High School. She holds a Masters Degree from Alcorn State University in Special Education and is currently employed as a program director with McComb Public Schools.

She is married to Anthony Witherspoon and a mother of two - Anthony 15 and Amani 5.

When contacted this morning, Witherspoon said that she is optimistic about the campaign and giving back to her community. She also promised to give the Mississippi-Tribune an extensive interview in the near future. The deadline for qualifying is September 2 and primaries will be held November 1. Run-offs, if necessary, are scheduled for November 8 and the general election will be held on December 6.