Opry Announcer’s Son Dies in Early Tuesday Crash
The son of an Upper Cumberland broadcasting veteran passed away early Tuesday morning in a car accident. Mark Bilbrey, son of Grand Ole Opry announcer Keith, was driving in severe weather when he lost control of his vehicle and struck a column of an I-40 overpass. The 39-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials […]
Keisling Secures TN House of Representative Seat
Incumbent Kelly Keisling secures re-election for a Tennessee House of Representative seat. Keisling will continue to represent Tennessee District 38, which includes Clay, Pickett, and part of Fentress Counties. Republican Keisling defeated Democrat Carol Venea Abney with approximately 80 percent of the votes. Keisling has represented Tennessee House District 38 since January 2011.
Paul Sherrell Wins 43rd State House District
State Representative Incumbent Paul Sherrell has won his re-election campaign in the state’s 43rd district. Sherrell defeated Democratic challenger Les Trotman, who was endorsed by Cookeville Mayor and son-in-law Ricky Shelton. Nearly three-quarters of voters in the district selected the incumbent Sherrell. He will once again represent the southern portion of the Upper Cumberland, specifically […]
Boyd Wins TN House of Representative District 46
Republican Clark Boyd will continue to represent the 46th District of the Tennessee House of Representatives. Boyd defeated Democrat Mark Cagle with 72 percent of the votes. District 46 includes a portion of Dekalb County.
Windle Wins Close Race for TN State House
Incumbent John Windle won a close race for 41st Tennessee State House District. Democrat Windle and Republican Ed Butler underwent a neck-in-neck race with approximately a 400 vote difference. Windle defeated Butler by obtaining approximately 55 percent of the votes. The 41st district represents Jackson, Overton, and part of Fentress County.
Ray Spivey Wins Doyle Mayoral Race
The citizens of Doyle have selected Ray Spivey as their mayor in the only contested race in White County Tuesday. Spivey defeated challenger Wayne Kress to earn his second-consecutive term as mayor. More than two-thirds of all votes went to Spivey, who received 114 ballots in his favor compared to Kress’s 53. All six candidates […]
Incumbent Bailey Defends Tennessee Senate Seat
Incumbent Paul Bailey defended his position on the Tennessee State Senate Tuesday. Bailey says he has lived up to his promise of serving the people of his district and looks to continue those efforts during his next term. “We started out four years ago promising the people that if they would elect us and give […]
Sexton Defends TN House of Representative Seat
Incumbent Cameron Sexton defended his Tennessee House of Representative seat Tuesday. Republican Sexton will continue to represent the Tennessee House District 25 which contains Cumberland, Van Buren, and Putnam County. Sexton obtained 78 percent of the votes, defeating Democrat Anne Quillen.
Williams To Represent Tennessee House District 42
Ryan Williams will continue to represent Tennessee House of Representatives District 42. Republican Williams defeated Democrat Terry Scott by obtaining 69 percent of the votes. The Tennessee House of Representatives District 42 includes a portion of Putnam County.
Spencer Voters Pass Liquor Referendum
Spencer voters have passed a liquor referendum allowing retail package sales in town. The referendum passed by only 31 votes, with 323 voters electing to legalize liquor sales over 291 against the motion. A similar referendum failed among Fentress County voters Tuesday.
