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Meet The Candidates: Michael Boles Is Running For Celina Mayor

(Editors Note: This is the sixth 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.) Michael Boles is one of the three people running for Celina mayor. Boles said he has been a resident since ... Read More »

Tuesday Last Day For Absentee Ballots For Celina Election

Tuesday is the last day for Celina residents to request an absentee ballot. Election Administrator Monica Davis said all absentees must be in the mailbox by June 1st to be counted. “They can email, fax, call,” Davis said. “We’ve had people come in and ask for one, and they have taken one back to a loved one Davis said so ... Read More »

Meet The Candidates: Tonya Spears Is Running For Celina Mayor

(Editors Note: This is the fifth 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.) Tonya Spears is one of the three people running for Celina Mayor. Spears said she has lived in Celina her ... Read More »

Former Cookeville Mayors Honored With Good Scout Award

Former Cookeville mayors and spouses Bobby and Jean Davis were the recipients of this year’s Putnam County Good Scout Award. The duo were honored Tuesday for their lasting impacts made to the Cookeville community. Jean Davis served as mayor from 1994 to 1998 and said it was an honor to play a role in the city’s growth. “We’re so proud ... Read More »

Livingston Aldermen Pass Resolution To Give Mayor Hiring Powers

The Livingston Board of Alderman has passed a resolution giving the city’s mayor the authority to hire, fire and suspend city employees without board approval. The motion passed 4-2 during Monday’s Board of Alderman meeting. Alderman Kelly Coleman voted for and said the added capabilities would make replacing city employees more efficient. “To me, it seems not very efficient if ... Read More »

Monterey Alderman J.J. Reels Wins Mayor Race

Alderman J.J. Reels will become the next mayor of Monterey. Reels beat out Mayor Bill Wiggins 57 percent to 42. Reels said he is ready to be the voice for the citizens of Monterey. “When I was announcing that I won, I got emotional,” Reels said. “I am overwhelmed by the amount of support I got through the community and ... Read More »