There’s a thin line between normal and insane. I think I’m standing on it… which would explain the big blob of crazy on my shoe.
Posted in Hawkins County, Rogersville, Tennessee, US on Jun 21st, 2008
The Shill of the Brethren called a few days ago to announce, “The Republicans aren’t pleased with you.”
WAIT. Before we proceed, I’ll need a disclaimer.
[DISCLAIMER: The following transcript may contain politically incorrect statements, stereotypes, profanity, brief nudity, mild violence and a general disregard for the Republican party. It probably won't have all of those things, [...]
Posted in 3909580, Hawkins County, Local Characters, Tennessee on Jun 18th, 2008
The locals gathered around a “vote for me” sign yesterday, scratching their heads and saying:
“Richard Who? Gabriel? Never heard of him.”
“Hey, ain’t that Mike’s spot?”
“He is something or another in Mount Carmel.”
“Mike?”
“No, that fellow.”
“Oh.”
“We could stick it [the sign] over yonder out of the way.”
“Ain’t it illegal to move`em?”
“Only if somebody is actually going to [...]
Posted in Hawkins County, Tennessee on May 31st, 2008
Michael Silence on the race for the 1st Congressional District seat:
Four seasoned political observers who blog, Randy Neal, Joe Powell, Joe Lance and A.C. Kleinheider, kick around whether a Democrat can take that seat. I’ll offer my snap analysis: When pigs fly.
(Head over to No Silence Here for the links.)
Of course, I’m no seasoned political [...]
Posted in Rogersville on May 20th, 2008
Governor Phil Bredesen has signed off on HB4215, sponsored by Harrison/Williams which amends the Givens/Wiliams private act passed in 2002, providing for number, election, and terms of members of the board of education of the Town of Rogersville.
The act is awaiting approval of the Rogersville BMA.
Amending the 2002 Act became necessary after the city has [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 19th, 2008
Rogersville Review’s Bill Grubb reports that the local BMA has adopted a new email and cell phone policy. Apparently, all e-mail communications to and from computers owned by the city must be saved for three months and may be monitored under a policy adopted by the Rogersville Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
Yeah? [...]
Posted in Hawkins County on Feb 6th, 2008
Last week was Government Week at Mr. Smartypants’ school.
On Monday, 2nd grade classes held primary elections for class delegates. This was followed by a general election later in the week. According to Smartypants the race in his class was close, coming down to a one vote difference between Cutie Pie and Cool [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 6th, 2008
Challenger Jack Price, Jr. defeated incumbent Property Assessor Don Cinnamon by an 86 vote margin in Tuesday’s Republican Primary.
As the winner of the primary, and with no challenger in the Democratic Primary, Price will be the only candidate appearing on the August 7 General Election ballot.
In a third commission district race, former commissioner Stacy Vaughan [...]
Posted in Hawkins County, The South on Jan 30th, 2008
Hawkins County Property Assessor Don Cinnamon’s priorities took a huge turn Monday evening after his wife, Sandra, was badly injured in a single-vehicle accident on Route 113 west of Rogersville.
Next week, voters will decide whether to re-elect Cinnamon to a third term of office, or elect one of his three challengers: Kathy Cradic; Jess [...]
Posted in Hawkins County, Tennessee on Jan 23rd, 2008
Tim Carwile, the general manager of the Lakeview Utility District directed my attention to a bill recently introduced in the state legislature. HB2669 was introduced by Representative Michael McDonald (D) with the senate companion SB3044 sponsored by James Kyle (D) and Steve Roller (D).
Posted in David Davis, Hawkins County, Tennessee on Jan 4th, 2008
The Hawkins County Republican Party will host a Republican “Meet the Candidates” gathering at the Hawkins County Courthouse upstairs courtroom on Thursday, January 24, 2008, at 6:00 PM. This will give the candidates an opportunity to introduce themselves to constituents and say a few words about why they are seeking office. The members of the [...]
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