Monthly Archive: May 2012

Breaking News: Roane County Politics

Breaking News: Roane County Politics

Sources indicate that Property Assessor candidate JT Wood went to incumbent Assessor Teresa Kirkham’s home this morning. The sources report that as Kirkham came out, Mr. Wood apparently shot himself. The sources indicate that...

What did you do, Bee?

What did you do, Bee?

Longtime County Commissioner Bee Deselm came back to the body she once served and asked them to fix the school system with $35 million more dollars than Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett has proposed....

The Hypocrisy of Sandra Clark

The Hypocrisy of Sandra Clark

This week Sandra Clark posted some random thoughts online, she lacked the courage to publish them in the print edition. In anticipation on this blog post, there is a possibility that she will delete...

Memorial Day Weekend in Roane County

Memorial Day Weekend in Roane County

I could not get to Roane County today. I really would like to have been there because my good friend and hero was there campaigning for his son. Yes, I am talking about Former...

Center City Republican Club Met Tonight

Center City Republican Club Met Tonight

The Center City Republican Club met tonight. The club meets the fourth Thursday of every month at the Shoney’s on Western Avenue. Tonight, Club President Bob Bennett began the meeting with State Representative Candidate...

Breeding Wont Be Running for State House

Breeding Wont Be Running for State House

Democrat Shelley Breeding lost her effort to be a candidate in Knox County while her home sits in Anderson County. Breeding had as her legal counsel, Bill Stokes. She would have probably been better...

I Am Coming Off The Sidelines For 1 Play

I Am Coming Off The Sidelines For 1 Play

A few City Council members are upset with County Mayor Tim Burchett’s budget. If you wanted to make decisions for the county, then run for and get elected to commission. After-all, previous Mayor’s and...