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…
Category: Elected Officials
Money Talks
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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…
The Sun, The Moon, and The Truth
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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…
Rules, We Don’t Need Your Stinkin’ Rules
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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…
The Day Democracy Died
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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…
New Faces, New Directions
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The people have spoken and on November 18, a new mayor will be sworn in, along with new aldermen to serve the city and its citizens. With a 133 vote lead, Dennis Waldron is now responsible for the economic growth and…
The Past, Present and Future of LaVergne
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The Past, Present and Future of LaVergne By Mayor Senna Mosley I wanted to take this opportunity to thank the citizens of La Vergne for allowing me to serve as mayor for the last four years. When I was first…
When Character Counts
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Candidate David Driggers has said he does not like how long-time residents are being treated by this administration. They no longer have free reign and now have to follow the rules and ordinances of the land. He doesn’t like it one dang…
Flowers, chocolates, promises you don’t intend to keep
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Champagne and caviar! A chicken in every pot and a car in every garage! Ponies for everyone! A colony on the moon! Campaign promises can be serious, hilarious, and just plain ridiculous. Let’s take a look at some of the…
Thoughts on the Hatch Act
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This column has been a struggle. We have struggled about how to say what needs to be said and have even struggled on whether to write it at all. However, the seriousness of the allegations is enough to merit a comment.…