Anybody who remembers the last time Munford Mayor Dwayne Cole had some competition could be experiencing a case of déjà vu as the Nov. 3 election approaches. Cole, 66, is seeking his fifth four-year term as Munford’s mayor. Only one time during his nearly 20 years as mayor has someone run against him. The year was 2008 and Mike Durham, then a Munford alderman, gave him a run … [Read more...] about Glenn Turner is first challenger to Munford Mayor Dwayne Cole in 12 years
Election 2020
More than 1,200 people showed up for the first day of early voting in Tipton County
Wednesday's turnout for the first day of early voting was a big topic of discussion online. In both Covington and Atoka, lines were very long. No one we talked to could remember so many people showing up in droves to vote on the first day of early voting. It's made things pretty busy for the election commission. "I don't know if it was a record, because I haven't had the time … [Read more...] about More than 1,200 people showed up for the first day of early voting in Tipton County
Early voting begins Wednesday – here’s what you need to know
Early voting in the presidential, state and municipal races will begin Wednesday. And voting will look a little different, thanks to COVID-19. COVID-19 safety procedures Voters will be given a glove for their dominant hand upon entering the polling place. You will be asked to discard it when you leave and offered hand sanitizer before receiving your “I voted” sticker. While … [Read more...] about Early voting begins Wednesday – here’s what you need to know
What do you think the local candidates should be talking about? Tell us!
During election season we get wrapped up in the larger elections, but our local elections have the biggest affect on our day-to-day lives. You don't call the president, or even your senator, when your trash isn't being picked up, for instance, because it's your mayor and aldermen who choose the people who either run the public works department or sign contacts with the … [Read more...] about What do you think the local candidates should be talking about? Tell us!
Election 2020: Here’s who’s running for mayor and alderman in Tipton County
In addition to the upcoming presidential election, there will be a lot of local faces on the ballot for mayor and aldermen. In Tipton County, every municipal mayor is part-time except for the City of Covington. The mayor is the chief executive officer of their city or town and is responsible for the city's financial decisions and everyday activities. Most municipalities have … [Read more...] about Election 2020: Here’s who’s running for mayor and alderman in Tipton County
Election 2020: Hagerty, Bradshaw, Rose and Pearson take Tipton County in primaries
The bitter campaign between Bill Hagerty and Dr. Manny Sethi came to an end Thursday night in a landslide victory for the Trump-backed former ambassador to Japan. In Tipton County, Hagerty brought in 70.7 percent of votes to Sethi's 15.8. Dr. George Flinn was a distant third with 9 percent. Hagerty is now the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate race in November. “Thank you … [Read more...] about Election 2020: Hagerty, Bradshaw, Rose and Pearson take Tipton County in primaries
Today’s election day – here’s what you need to know about voting
Thursday is election day in the county general and state and federal primary. Assessor of property, school board and constable will be on the ballot, as will primaries for United States Senate and House of Representatives and State Senate and House of Representatives. In the Republican primary for state senate, incumbent senator Paul Rose of Covington is being opposed by Scott … [Read more...] about Today’s election day – here’s what you need to know about voting
Early voting begins today – here’s what to expect when you head to the polls
Early voting in the federal and state primary and county general election will begin Friday. Assessor of property, school board and constable will be on the ballot, as will primaries for United States Senate and House of Representatives and State Senate and House of Representatives. In the Republican primary for state senate, incumbent senator Paul Rose of Covington is being … [Read more...] about Early voting begins today – here’s what to expect when you head to the polls
