Thu
Jan 3 2008
09:44:am
Blount County Circuit Court Judge Mike Meares has launched his official Campaign Diary blog.
Judge Meares, who was recently appointed by Gov. Phil Bredesen, is seeking election in August. He is asking for bi-partisan support and says "Being a Judge should never be about politics as usual and neither should this campaign."
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Discussing
- Louisville, TN, town center coming soon? (1 reply)
- Alcoa Schools close for teacher shortages (1 reply)
- City of Alcoa's costly wish list for Alcoa Highway. (1 reply)
- Blount County coronavirus cases at 39,189 as of 4/23/2022 (1 reply)
- Blount County coronavirus cases at 39,079 as of 4/2/2022 (1 reply)
- Blount County coronavirus cases at 38,344 as of 2/12/2022 (1 reply)
- Blount County coronavirus cases at 33,274 as of 1/22/2022 (2 replies)
- Blount County coronavirus cases at 26,253 as of 1/03/2022 (1 reply)
- Blount Memorial at record high for COVID-19 hospitalizations (1 reply)
- Blount County coronavirus cases nearly 16,000 as of 07/12/2021 (3 replies)
- Blount County coronavirus pandemic numbers (2 replies)
- The City of Alcoa's uncontrolled and costly development (2 replies)
TN Progressive
- Smith & Wesson not a good fit for Blount County (BlountViews)
- Pellissippi Parkway extension delayed again (BlountViews)
- Blount County early voting record turnout (BlountViews)
- Louisville, TN, town center coming soon? (BlountViews)
- WATCH THIS SPACE. (Left Wing Cracker)
- America As It Is Right Now (RoaneViews)
- A friend sent this: From Captain McElwee's Tall Tales of Roane County (RoaneViews)
- The Meidas Touch (RoaneViews)
- Massive Security Breach Analysis (RoaneViews)
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- My choices in the August election (Left Wing Cracker)
- July 4, 2024 - aka The Twilight Zone (Joe Powell)
TN Politics
- Tennessee to report disabled immigrant kids getting public healthcare to ICE, advocates say (TN Lookout)
- Tennessee senators’ unannounced prison visit irritates correction commissioner (TN Lookout)
- These Republican lawmakers challenged abortion bans. Then they faced backlash. (TN Lookout)
- Trump administration swiftly moves ahead on plans to restrict voting by mail in the states (TN Lookout)
- DoD tweaks organized religion list after complaints of Latter-day Saints snub (TN Lookout)
- Knox County votes to challenge Tennessee’s book ban law after “Roots” removal (TN Lookout)
Knox TN Today
- The Sherrods: They settled near the Holston (Knox TN Today)
- A long ago tragedy in Farragut (Knox TN Today)
- Above & Beyond: Knox County students build tiny homes for veterans (Knox TN Today)
- 9-pounder in FC Lake + Childress honored for veterans work ++ (Knox TN Today)
- Wallace Commercial supports CCIM training in Knoxville (Knox TN Today)
- From 37 Yards to Kona: A South Knoxville man’s journey from the edge of the pool to the world championship (Knox TN Today)
- Teaching kids about money from Pre-K through college (Knox TN Today)
- Peace of mind on vacation starts at home (Knox TN Today)
- Maryville College trio brings East Tennessee talent to scientific spotlight (Knox TN Today)
- 6/9 HEADLINES: News and events from Knox, World, USA, Tennessee & Historic Notes (Knox TN Today)
- Chaz problems a match for Heupel patience (Knox TN Today)
- Det. Brian Foulks: KPD’s 2025 Officer of the Year (Knox TN Today)
Local TV News
- Who is 'Chicken Leg'? Knoxville Police searching for witnesses of 2019 unsolved murder (WATE)
- Beauford Delaney painting used to create new One Knoxville SC jersey (WATE)
- Anderson County to consider regulations on data centers, cryptocurrency mining (WATE)
- 'A miracle:' Husband runs through flames to rescue wife in Middle TN taco truck explosion (WATE)
- Tennessee leads nation in teacher loss | REPORT (WATE)
- Fentanyl, methamphetamine seized in ATF raid of Knoxville home (WATE)
News Sentinel
State News
- Proposed Hamilton County policy would end one-to-one devices for elementary, middle school students - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
- Former Mountain City Club leader says he was target of smear campaign - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
- Signal Mountain native exposed to Ebola, quarantined in Prague - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
- Feds kick up no-fly zones for drones during Spanish team’s stay in Chattanooga - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
Wire Reports
- JPMorgan Chase plans to deploy more powerful AI agents this year - CNBC (Business)
- Wall Street yo-yos as AI stocks swing from gains to losses - AP News (Business)
- Trump Live Updates: House to Vote on Republicans’ $70 Billion Immigration Bill - The New York Times (US News)
- Sea drone rescues US army helicopter crew near Strait of Hormuz - BBC (US News)
- Why Ro Khanna is standing by Graham Platner - Politico (US News)
- SpaceX employee group creates low-fee wealth management option with Choreo for post-IPO - CNBC (Business)
- Rivian R2 First Drive: The Rivian for the Masses - WIRED (Business)
- Trump ‘inventing fraud’ in California, experts warn as president ramps up baseless claims - The Guardian (US News)
- This tiny mutual fund outperforms by backing the world’s best management teams - MarketWatch (Business)
- Commentary: Here's how Musk's SpaceX IPO could crash your 401(k) - Los Angeles Times (Business)
- Progressive Nithya Raman advances to November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass - AP News (US News)
- Trump says peace deal with Iran could come in ‘two or three days’ - politico.eu (US News)
- Maine's Senate race and much more. Here are the primary contests to watch today - NPR (US News)
- The White House is digging in on tariff refunds - Politico (US News)
- Treasury Market Is Telling Kevin Warsh Rates Need to Be Higher - Yahoo Finance (Business)
Local area websites:
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KnoxViews
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TN Clean Water Network
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So true
I wonder why judicial campaigns ARE partisan? You'd think the state would want to do all it could to ensure objectivity. There was a big effort by the Republican party to stir up an opponent early on - there must be some reason that seat is important to them.
I've met Mike before and he seems to be a genuinely nice guy.
Mike is a genuinely nice guy
Mike is a genuinely nice guy who wants to do a good job for Blount County and its citizens. He believes in fair even handed justice by the laws he is sworn to uphold. I believe he will do and with any luck will continue to do a great job as Circuit Judge.
He needs all the support he can get both Democrat and Republican. When it comes to justice, voters should be color blind. Justice is not about Red or Blue but about RED, WHITE, & BLUE......
Justice is not about Red or
Now that's what I'm talking about! I am encouraging everyone I know and meet to VOTE the people out who think they can do as they please in Blount County. This is not their county it is our county and as an American I demand fair Justice for all peoples regardless of who their daddy is or the color of their skin or where they come from.
Every one I have spoken to has said the good ol boys have too much power and are corrupt, from an old farmer to a few fellows who have been in the courts and the jail. I know all kinds of people from all classes and races and all say the same thing!
I keep hearing...
good things about this judge from people who've served on juries in his courtroom- people who don't even really know who he is, but were struck by his manner... Fascinating, really. I've lived in BC for decades and have never noticed comments like this before...