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Nashville is Not THE Tea Party Convention, it’s A Convention
NOTE:Â Due to the many Snake Oil Salesmen and Con artists out there trying to get your money I want folks to watch WHO it is that is sending you emails and asking for money.
I have mentioned already that Jim Gilchrist is the address behind three MONEY GRUBBING SITES:
In the 90’s we had Faux outfits… »
Mayor’s Report
Friday, Mayor Jerry Gist released his report to the council on areas important to city and its well being. My remarks are included.
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Financial:
December sales tax receipts (October, 2009) are running 2.9% above 2008 within the city. Â Madison County receipts are down 0.7%.
(Remember that 2008 was not a particularly good year for sales tax receipts)
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Property… »
Convicted Triple Murderer Executed
The state of Tennessee did its job in executing Cecil Johnson at the Riverbend facility early this morning. May God have mercy on his soul.
“He was convicted in the murders of 12-year-old Bob Bell, Jr., James Moore and Charles House during a robbery at Bob Bell’s Market in Nashville in 1980. Bob Bell witnessed his… »
The Left is Closing In and other News
Senate Majority Leader Reid could wrap up as early as today a merger of two committee-passed healthcare overhaul bills and submit the combined measure to CBO, despite indications Democrats remain short of the 60 votes needed to pass the measure. The bill would include a public option but allow states to opt out. Reid spent… »
Trail Mix Surplus Sale
If you are interested, Philmont 2009 surplus trail meals are available for sale. Some may ask what is a trail meal? Well sometime during World War II freeze-dried foods began to appear on store shelves. An example would be instant coffee or hot chocolate. Heat up some water and mix together the powder or crystals… »
September 10 2009 News
Ambushed Marines’ Aid Call ‘Rejected’
NATO-led forces are investigating the death of four Marines in eastern Afghanistan after their commanders reportedly rejected requests for artillery fire in a battle with insurgents, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
Tuesday’s incident was “under investigation” and details remained unclear, press secretary Geoff Morrell told a news conference.
Democrat Bart Gordon (TN-6)… »
News Today Sept 9 2009
PITCH MAN
President Obama will use tonight’s prime time address to a joint session of Congress to make a pitch for healthcare overhaul directly to the public. “The president’s going to speak clearly and directly to the American people about what’s in this bill for them,” White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said as he made… »
News this week in Jackson August 28
The Jackson Industrial Development Board meet Wednesday the 26th at noon at the Chamber of Commerce in downtown Jackson to discussa new project, review two others and discuss the possibility of having the IDB audited. The first order of business was to approve the board loans to Carlisle Tire and Wheel Company or $19,000,000.00 and $56,000,000.00… »
Tuesday August 23 2009 News
Fred Marshall, Jr.
I spoke with Matt, whom I believe to be Fred Marshall’s second son and it appears that Fred came through the surgery ok. He should be seeing the Doctor this morning and that he would pass on a message from his father this morning. He has not pushed the IV button for pain… »
Todays News August 18, 2009
Faced with mounting criticism of  taxpayer-funded per diem and mileage payments, State Representative Joe Carr tells the Tennessean it was all a big mistake. He was blissfully ignorant of the fact that hard-working Tennesseans have paid him over $18,000 so far this year in addition to his salary.
“I didn’t realize that every time I came to the legislature, they did… »