WINONA, Miss. (WCBI) – June 3 municipal elections will mean some new faces in city halls around the area..

In Winona, the election means the return of a familiar face.

Former mayor Jerry Flowers defeated current Mayor Aaron Dees to return to the office he left 4 years ago.

For Winona native Jerry Flowers, it’s a return to his favorite role.

“Being the mayor of Winona is the greatest honor of my life,” Flowers said.

Flowers was Winona’s mayor for 14 years and served on the Board of Aldermen for 14 years before that.

He said he enjoys having the opportunity to make the community better.

“This is my hometown and I love it,” Flowers said. “I try to do everything I can to make it better. We’ve got to work together with everybody, all communities, all businesses, and try to work together

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