In Covington, John E. Edwards and Chris Richardson won their elections to the board of mayor and aldermen. Edwards, who began serving as alderman after his father’s death, had a District 1 seat for more than a decade before giving it up to run for mayor in 2018. Edwards lost to incumbent mayor Justin Hanson and decided to run again this year when Minnie Bommer decided against … [Read more...] about Edwards, Richardson and Sullivan elected in Covington alderman race
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Rivers, Toliver, Chastain win race for Mason aldermen
Virginia Rivers and two newcomers won their races for aldermen this week. Rivers, who has served Mason for several terms, handily won re-election Tuesday with 29.23 percent of the vote. In Mason, the top three vote-getters are elected to serve. Sha’Te Toliver came in second with 115 votes and Celia Jones Chastain came in third with 113. Paul David Broughton, who was in one of … [Read more...] about Rivers, Toliver, Chastain win race for Mason aldermen
Giannini and two newcomers win alderman race in Atoka
In Atoka, longtime alderman Brett Giannini and three newcomers won election to the board of mayor and aldermen. Giannini, who was first elected in 2008 and is both a Memphis police officer and a National Guardsman, won 26.97 percent of votes (2,093). Christy Renfrow and Cody Pace, both of whom ran for alderman in 2018, were also elected. Renfrow earned 1,407 votes (18.13 … [Read more...] about Giannini and two newcomers win alderman race in Atoka
Rep. David Kustoff wrapped up diner tour today at Bozo’s in Mason
U.S. Representative David Kustoff (R-TN) made a stop at Bozo's Cafe in Mason this morning to wrap up his eight-day, 15-county tour of West Tennessee restaurants designed to see how businesses are dealing with COVID-19. "I want to see what's on their minds, what issues are important to them and how they've coped with COVID-19 business-wise and economically," Kustoff said. … [Read more...] about Rep. David Kustoff wrapped up diner tour today at Bozo’s in Mason
Senator Rose to host tele-town hall event Tuesday, April 28
State Senator Paul Rose (R-Covington) will hold a telephone town hall on Tuesday, April 28 to provide an update and answer questions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and getting Tennesseans back to work. Rose will have an expert on the line from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to answer callers’ questions about unemployment benefits, experts to answer … [Read more...] about Senator Rose to host tele-town hall event Tuesday, April 28
Election 2020: What you need to know about the March 3 primary
The presidential primary is quickly approaching and the voter registration deadline will be here next week. Though the Super Tuesday primary will likely have a large turnout because of the presidential race, it will be quieter on the local front. “We also have the county Republican primary, but we have no candidates,” said Tipton County Administrator of Elections Cindy … [Read more...] about Election 2020: What you need to know about the March 3 primary
A look back: Political moves and missteps in the 2010s
As we begin a new decade we wanted to have a look back at the things that made news – good, bad and inspiring – from 2010-19. It was a decade with unspeakable tragedy, politicians behaving badly, extreme weather and small towns rallying around their own in a way others cannot. This is part two of our series and it covers local politics. The other parts in this series cover the … [Read more...] about A look back: Political moves and missteps in the 2010s
