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May

Elected officials take oath at May 22 meeting

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By Angela Guillory
Linden elected officials were given the Oath of Office during a special meeting held May 22 at the Linden City Hall after the canvass of the general election. 
Mayor Clarence Burns certified that the figures on the tally sheets, making sure they corresponded with the figures on the returns. 
 
Thu
30
May

Atlanta ISD board swears in new members

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By Austin Lewter
The votes were canvassed and made official Tuesday night and the Atlanta ISD Board of Trustees welcomed two new faces and swore in two incumbents after the May 11 election.
Four seats were up for grabs in the at-large contest. 
Board vice-president Randall Thomason canvassed the totals affirming the re-appointment of incumbents Joel Steger and Joe Wall as well as the introduction of Peggy Harrison and Charlotte Stanley in regular session Tuesday night at the AISD administration building. 
Thu
30
May

Lunch prices increase slightly at Queen City ISD

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By Robin Aaron
New trustees were sworn in Tuesday, May 21 at the Queen City Independent School District (QCISD) Board of Trustees meeting and lunch prices will increase for elementary and middle school students. 
Two incumbents maintained their positions on the QCISD Board of Trustees following results from the recent local elections. Those results were canvassed Tuesday night. 
 
Thu
30
May

Linden staff receives alcohol training

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By Angela Guillory
Since hearing the majority of voters in Linden favor the sale of alcohol with the largest voter turnout in recent history, people are asking when it will be available in businesses. 
A list of criteria must be met first before anyone will have an opportunity to purchase alcohol of any kind in Linden, according to Linden Mayor Clarence Burns. 
Burns said the unofficial election results must first become official.  After official results are posted, the city has to canvas the elections by verifying the residency requirements.
 
Sat
11
May

Local election results posted but unofficial

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Local election results posted but unofficial

 

Results for the May 11, 2013 local elections are posted and Cass County has projected winners in a number of races. All results are unofficial pending election canvassing.

Domino City Council

The Domino City Council race results show a new mayor and two new council members. Alfred Campbell is the new mayor for Domino if election results pass the county's canvass. He beat Mike Webber and Freddye Frazier by a large margin. Campbell took 42 votes to Webber’s 17 and Frazier’s 11.

Place 1 for Domino City Council is Deloris Woodfork, according to unofficial numbers posted tonight. Woodfork won with 49 votes against Lonzo Lincoln, Jr. with 19.

In the Place 3 Domino race, Tammy Harris took the race with 55 votes against Earnest Stagner, who garnered just 14 votes.

Sat
11
May

QCISD votes are in

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Two incumbents will maintain their positions on the Queen City Independent School District Board of Trustees.
In Place 1, incumbent Jim Davenport raked in 590 votes, beating opponents Colton Savage, who had 21 votes, and Jeff Purtle, who had 280 votes.
In Place 2, incumbent Craig Beckham received the majority with 547 votes to Randy Garrison’s 339.
In Place 3, Johnathan Stanmore will fill the position previously held by Mike Hall. Stanmore received 569 votes to Jack Wright’s 275 votes, James Tally’s 44 votes, and Mike Hall’s 21 votes.
Wed
08
May

Early voting turnout is high in Linden election

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By Angela Guillory
More than a third of registered voters in Linden took advantage of early voting in the May election. Early voting ended at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7. 
As of 9 a.m. Tuesday morning, before press time, 648 voters cast their ballots early out of the 1,509 voters registered on the official voters list for the City of Linden. Linden has a population of 1,998. Read more in our e-edition: http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Casscounty1//Magazine26916/Full/index.aspx?id=26916
Wed
08
May

Best in Show

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Frankie Stone, of Jefferson, proudly displays his Best in Show trophy and the 1st Place plaque for the category “1955-1972.” His 1967 Chevelle Malibu was the only car to garner a perfect score Saturday in the Downtown Festival Car Show sponsored by O’Reilly’s Auto Parts. Complete results of the Car Show will appear in the weekend edition of the Citizens Journal. Photo by LEE ELLEN BENJAMIN

Wed
08
May

Council approves agreement with MCT

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By Angela Guillory
Linden City Council held a special meeting May 2 to discuss the Music City Texas lease agreement. 
The council approved a lease for Music City Texas by a 4-0 vote.   Read more in our e-edition: http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Casscounty1//Magazine26916/Full/index.aspx?id=26916
 
Wed
08
May

Area gears up for local city, school elections

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By RobinAaron
The Domino City Council general election will be held May 11 at the Domino Community Center . 
The small city council is electing a mayor and two city council members. 
Mike Webber, Alfred Campbell and former mayor Freddye Frazier are all running for the mayor’s seat in Domino. Read more in our e-edition:
 

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