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mankejpaul

Dec 20, 20201 min read

Local State Representative Re-elected; Other Reps Aren't

State Rep. Clay Doggett, a Republican representing the 70th District of all Giles and most of Lawrence counties, voted earlier this year...

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mankejpaul

Dec 20, 20202 min read

Remembrance of Victims

From State Sen. Joey Hensley Christmas is a very special time of the year. This year, however, will be more difficult for many due to the...

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mankejpaul

Dec 3, 20202 min read

Martin-UT Partnership Suggests Benefits for Giles County Area

Effects on Pulaski and Giles County of the partnership between Martin Methodist College and the University of Tennessee continue to be...

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mankejpaul

Dec 3, 20202 min read

Promising Economic Picture Painted for Giles County

Promising economic developments are ahead for Giles County, according to David Hamilton, county economic development coordinator. This is...

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mankejpaul

Dec 3, 20201 min read

Several Legislators Support Trump Efforts to Question Vote

State legislators representing Giles County have signed letters of support in President Donald Trump’s efforts to have the results of...

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mankejpaul

Dec 2, 20202 min read

Politicos Studying Local Races for Opportunities to Gain Seats

As votes were sorted nationally in the Nov. 3 presidential election, members of local county political parties were looking to the future...

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mankejpaul

Dec 2, 20201 min read

About the Blog

Paul Manke formerly worked for the Pulaski Citizen newspaper from 1987 until he retired in March 2020. He has worked at other newspapers...

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mankejpaul

Oct 27, 20202 min read

Local Legislators Support Partnership of UT with Martin Methodist

The state representative and state senator representing Giles County supported the proposed partnership between Martin Methodist College...

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mankejpaul

Oct 27, 20202 min read

Republican Speaker Stresses Party Unity in support of Trump

Former State Representative Joe Carr urged Giles County Republicans to support President Donald Trump’s re-election bid in November and...

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Doggett Supports Training for Police on Autism

Paul Manke

Aug 24, 20203 min read

Doggett Supports Training for Police on Autism

A resolution to develop training on how law enforcement can deal better with those with autism was approved by the Tennessee Legislature...

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Paul Manke

Aug 18, 20203 min read

Election Results

Bill Hagerty carried Giles County, in spite of a strong local showing by challenger Dr. Manny Sethi, in the Aug. 6 Republican primary. In...

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Richland Sets 2020 High School Football Schedule

Paul Manke

Aug 18, 20201 min read

Richland Sets 2020 High School Football Schedule

Outcomes of three region games at the end of the 2020 football season will help determine chances of the Richland Raiders advancing to...

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Hensley Recognized For Perfect Voting Record To Protect And Promote Small Businesses

Paul Manke

Aug 3, 20201 min read

Hensley Recognized For Perfect Voting Record To Protect And Promote Small Businesses

State Sen. Joey Hensley, R-Hohenwald, whose 28th District includes Giles and other counties, has received a 100 percent voting record...

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Paul Manke

Aug 3, 20201 min read

More Whites Kept at Giles County Jail

Apart from special categories such as state prisoners, the number of inmates seems to have stabilized at the Giles County jail since the...

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Legislature Perseveres to Pass State Budget

Paul Manke

Aug 3, 20203 min read

Legislature Perseveres to Pass State Budget

In a session influenced by the coronavirus, the Tennessee General Assembly passed a $39.5 billion budget and added to the state’s rainy...

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Candidates Make Ballot for U. S. Senator, House of Representatives

Paul Manke

Aug 3, 20201 min read

Candidates Make Ballot for U. S. Senator, House of Representatives

Several candidates will be on the ballot for United States Senator and Seventh District House of Representatives on Aug. 6 in the...

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Paul Manke

Aug 3, 20201 min read

Giles County Football

GCHS Football Announces Schedule Four region games are on Giles County High School’s 2020 football schedule, which starts Aug. 21. The...

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Paul Manke

Aug 1, 20201 min read

Highway Sign Is Reminder of Bravery

Motorists on U.S. Highway 31 South will have a reminder of heroism when driving approximately 10 miles, A portion of the road was...

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Paul Manke

Aug 1, 20201 min read

2020 Ardmore Football Schedule

Ardmore Anounces 2020 High School Football Schedule Different region foes, though not all are new to area fans, are on the Ardmore, Ala.,...

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Jul 9, 20201 min read

Awards Season predictions

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