Putnam Election Officials Train On Security, Procedures
Putnam County Administrator of Election Michele Honeycutt part of statewide training this week designed to maintain the state’s integrity. Honeycutt said annual training is mandatory for election administrators to learn about state regulations and secure voting practices. Honeycutt said the training helps officials navigate potential election day emergencies, like natural disasters. “One was the cyber […]
Celina’s Mills Wants New Infrastructure; More Businesses
EDITORS NOTE: This is part of a series of stories introducing the candidates for Alderman in Celina. Residents will vote Tuesday. Candidate Tracy Mills is a truck driver and active community member. Mills said he is running to help make Celina a better place to live. Mills said a key issue is building up infrastructure. […]
Celina’s Boles Wants To Attract New Industry
EDITORS NOTE: This is part of a series of stories introducing the candidates for Alderman in Celina. Residents will vote Tuesday, June 3. Candidate Micheal Boles is a lifelong Clay County resident. Boles is a family nurse practioniter by trade who now serves with the National Guard. Boles said Celina’s population is shrinking, partly due […]
Westmoreland Is Only Incumbent Running For Celina Alderman
EDITORS NOTE: This is part of a series of stories introducing the candidates for Alderman in Celina. Residents will vote Tuesday, June 3. Candidate Kenny Westmoreland is the lone incumbent in next Tuesday’s Celina Aldermen race. Westmoreland has lived in Celina for most of his life and has been an Alderman for four years. Westmoreland […]
Celina’s Spears Running “For The Best Interest Of The Public”
EDITORS NOTE: This is part of a series of stories introducing the candidates for Alderman in Celina. Residents will vote Tuesday June 3. Candidate Patty Spears said Aldermen have a responsibility to be fair, honest, and slow to judge others. Spears has been self employed since 1990. Spears said her experience in owning a business […]
Ballots Coming Together For August Elections
A host of Upper Cumberland residents put their names in the ring for state and county general elections in August. Putnam County Election Administrator Michele Honeycutt said Spencer Delk and Kevin Peters turned in petitions for Monterey Alderman Board One. Mark Farley and Larry D. Bennett will run for Board Two. James Cooney Foster, Cecilia […]
Livingston Mayor & Aldermen Candidates Set
Candidates looking to succeed Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes are set for the June 4 election. Election Administrator Craig Story said the current candidates for mayor are Lori Elder Burnett, Nathan Carr, Nathan Dale, and Robert (Bert) Jolly. Story said candidates turned in petition packets with at least 25 signatures from eligible voters. “We recommend, of […]
Early Voting Down, Turnout Questions Ahead Of Tuesday
Low numbers in early voting ahead of Super Tuesday across the Upper Cumberland could lead to higher turnout at the polls Tuesday. Putnam County Election Commission Chairman Phillip Adams said early voting down 36 percent from the election four years ago. He said this may be due to a general lack of interest in this […]
March Early Voting Now Open Throughout The UC
Upper Cumberland residents can experience a quicker, easier voting process for the March 5 election by early voting this week. Cumberland County Administrator of Elections Jill Davis said there has been a low turnout at her office as well since early voting opened Wednesday. She said even if people are not worried about wait times, […]
Poe Said UC Remains Economically Strong In Presidential Year
Highlands Economic Partnership Vice President Adam Poe said election years like 2024 can cause economic leaders to hold their breath. But Poe said the Upper Cumberland’s economy appears healthy entering the new year. Poe said the unique support of local career exploration efforts, chambers of commerce, and nonprofits can help the Upper Cumberland move forward […]
