The rest of the story begins with the full disclosure of Melisa Brown’s campaign. In my last editorial I asked the question what happened to the $1,376.74 balance of the previous disclosure on her campaign finance form. I was told by…
Editorials, Elected Officials, Public Safety
Money Talks
by Senna Mosley • • 1 Comment
Will Rogers once said, “America has the best politicians money can buy.” It was true back then, and it’s true in today’s society that money is generally the bottom line! Last year the previous Board of Mayor/Alderman passed a fire…
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The Sun, The Moon, and The Truth
by Senna Mosley • • 4 Comments
Hello readers, friends, and neighbors. My name is Senna Mosley and it is an honor to announce that I am a new writer here at This is La Vergne. Why am I here? First and foremost I am here because…
Because I Can, City Business, City Management, Elected Officials, Free Speech, Public Meetings
Rules, We Don’t Need Your Stinkin’ Rules
by Theresa Hesse • • 4 Comments
For those of you who were unable to attend the Board of Mayor and Alderman meeting on Thursday (1/8/15) night, I want to share with our smart readers what went wrong. Before I jump into my rant, please remember, this…
City Police, Public Safety
Our Police Got It Going On
by Lola D. • • 0 Comments
After seeing the horror of police being killed in different parts of the country, I am writing to challenge our residents to consider signing up for the city’s “Citizens Police Academy” that is starting in January. I know the deadline…
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Project Feed
by Chip • • 0 Comments
La Vergne Middle School is planning to feed the community. This Tuesday from 3:45-6:00 PM, in the cafeteria. Come out and be a part of the community. The cost is free! Click the link to open the PDF(requires acrobat reader)…
Because I Can, City Business, City Management, Editorials, Elected Officials, Elections
The Day Democracy Died
by Theresa Hesse • • 1 Comment
3,225 votes. That’s how many don’t count according to newly sworn in Alderman Melisa Brown. That’s how many do not count according to her logic in going along with Mayor Dennis Waldron to select Calvin Jones to fill the mayor’s…
Rutherford County, Schools
On the Horizon for LaVergne Schools
by Lola D. • • 0 Comments
Rutherford County School Board Member Aaron Holladay contacted one of our readers earlier today who passed the information to us about an upcoming meeting. On Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 5:30pm, there will be a special called meeting of the Board of…