Tag Archives: Luke Collins

The city of Celina is currently operating without a police force. Clay County Sheriff Brandon Boone told County Commissioners Monday night that in a department with six positions, the police department has been operating with just three over the past year. He said now, the chief is out on medical leave and the other officer told Boone that Celina Mayor ... Read More »

The City of Celina planning to submit a letter of intent to healthcare provider company Boa Vida. The company recently expressed interest in helping to reopen the Cumberland River Hospital. Mayor Luke Collins said the group wants to ensure that the local community would be invested, so he proposed a compensation plan that would pay the company to reopen the ... Read More »

A healthcare provider called Boa Vida has expressed interest in reopening the Cumberland River Hospital. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said the group wants to ensure that the local community would be invested, so he proposed a compensation plan that would pay the company to reopen the facility. “They just want to make sure that they have community buy-in,” Collins said. ... Read More »

Celina Mayor Tonya Spears’ time as the town’s leader comes to an end as new a face enters office. Luke Collins won the mayorship earlier this month by receiving 55 percent of the vote. Spears said the news came as a disappointment, but she is thankful for the two years as mayor. “I am most proud of the fact that ... Read More »

Celina has a new mayor and board of aldermen after Tuesday’s city election. Luke Collins will take over as mayor with 55 percent of the vote outpacing Micheal Boles who received 30 percent. Incumbent Tonya Spears finished in third with 14 percent. Making up the Board of Aldermen will be Justin “Rooney” Rich 25 percent, Lester Kenny Westmoreland 21 percent ... Read More »

(Editors Note: This is the seventh in a series of Meet The Candidate Interviews as we prepare for the June 1 election in Celina. The office of mayor will be filled as will three seats on the Board Of Aldermen.) Luke Collins is one of the three people running for Celina Mayor. Collins said he was born in Celina and ... Read More »