Political stories for Southern Middle Tennessee.
Early voting is continuing in Coffee County where some hotly contested races are taking place. 4 candidates are running for mayor of Tullahoma. In the race for Tullahoma aldermen 2 seats are open with 3 candidates running. For Manchester 2 candidates are vying for the position of mayor. 6 candidates are running for 3 aldermen …
According to a candidate for Congress, Christopher Hale says he has received death threats from people in Grundy County. On Sunday, Hale talked with citizens in Grundy County. But it wasn’t his first visit. During a parade on July 4th, Hale campaigned in Tracy City, where Confederate flags were flown. The next day he posted …
Congress Candidate Threatened after His Remarks about Grundy County Read More »
The Rooster 101.5 FM and On Target News combined with the Manchester Times and the Tullahoma News for the 2020 City Elections Political Forum on Thursday night at the Manchester/Coffee County Conference Center. Candidates in the city elections in Manchester and Tullahoma attended and answered important questions pertaining to their city. Despite the concerns over …
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Tennesseans are filing for unemployment in record numbers, yet a new report from the Sycamore Institute says the state’s unemployment benefits and related employer taxes are among the lowest in the nation. As the coronavirus pandemic continues with a potential second wave expected, more families are relying on unemployment insurance to stay financially afloat. Sycamore …
Report: TN’s Unemployment Benefits Among Lowest in Nation Read More »
Governor Bill Lee signed an executive order Friday, giving county mayors the authority to issue local mask requirements. Executive Order 54 impacts county mayors in 89 counties throughout Tennessee. The other six counties in the state, already have the authority to make such a requirement as needed. Those counties are Sullivan, Knox, Hamilton, Davidson, Madison …
Gov. Lee gives County Mayors Authority to Mandate Face Coverings Read More »
Give personal background: I grew up on a farm in southern middle Tennessee where my father was a farmer and my mother was a schoolteacher at a 2-room school where she served as principal. Upon graduation from high school I attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville as an engineering student. I dropped out of …
Meet the Candidates: Ray Knowis for Tullahoma Mayor Read More »
Personal Background: I have lived in Manchester for 46 years. My children were born and raised in Manchester. My wife and I attend Summitville United Methodist church. I served on the Manchester City School Board for 10 years, and as your Alderman for the last 4 years. I have an Associate’s of Science Degree from …
Meet the Candidates: Bob Bellamy for Manchester Alderman Read More »
1. Give personal background: 2. Give work background: 3. Why did you decide to run? 4. What are the positives about being Mayor or Alderman? 5. Negatives about the job? 6. Any changes you would like to make? 7. Tell people why they should vote for you: Photo taken by our News Partner The Manchester …
Meet the Candidates: Lonnie Norman for Manchester Mayor Read More »
According to court documents filed in May, Former Manchester Public Works Director Brent Carter is seeking damages that could reach more than $1 million from Manchester City.Our News Partner The Manchester Times reports, Carter is seeking backpay and front pay, lost sick and vacation time, and attorney’s fees, which would all be tripled.He is seeking …
Former Manchester Public Works Director Sues the City Read More »
