On Tuesday, the Town of Brighton and the City of Munford elected the first Black aldermen in each town’s history. In Brighton, former police officer Sonny Foster earned the second-most votes in the race where four aldermen are elected. In Munford, Deborah Reed ran as a write-in candidate and was elected to fill the third of three seats up for grabs. They are only two of four of … [Read more...] about Brighton and Munford elect their first Black aldermen
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Glenn Turner is first challenger to Munford Mayor Dwayne Cole in 12 years
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
What you need to know about voting during COVID-19
When Tipton County residents head to the polls for elections Aug. 6 and Nov. 3 things are going to be a little bit different because of COVID-19. 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 waiting in line you will … [Read more...] about What you need to know about voting during COVID-19
