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Incumbents Retain Seats in Maury County as Voter Turnout Hits New Highs

Issue #264

07 Nov

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

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📰 Incumbents Retain Seats in Maury County as Voter Turnout Hits New Highs

📰 Local Collaboration Eases Medication Costs for Low-Income Residents

📌 TODAY: Fundraiser For The Well Outreach at Grecian Family Restaurant

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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Incumbents Retain Seats in Maury County as Voter Turnout Hits New Highs

Maury County saw record voter turnout, with Donald Trump receiving 37,348 votes to Kamala Harris' 14,135. Marsha Blackburn won her U.S. Senate seat in a decisive victory over Gloria Johnson, while Andy Ogles defeated Maryam Abolfazli in the race for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District. In the Tennessee State Legislature, Sen. Joey Hensley retained his Senate seat, while incumbents Scott Cepicky and Kip Capley held their seats in the State House.

In Columbia’s City elections, DeVena Hardison kept her Ward 1 seat, and Charlie Huffman won the Ward 2 seat from incumbent Debbie Wiles. Cheryl Secrest will take the Ward 3 position, Kenny Marshall will continue representing Ward 4, and Andy Hart will fill the open seat in Ward 5.

For the City Commission in Mt. Pleasant, the top three elected members are Willie Webster Alderson, Loree Baker Knowles, and Mayor Bill White.

The final voting results for Maury County include:

U.S. President

  • Donald J. Trump (R) - 37,348

  • Kamala D. Harris (D) - 14,135

  • Jay J. Bowman (I) - 78

  • Claudia De la Cruz (I) - 31

  • Rachele Fruit (I) - 16

  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (I) - 366

  • Jill Stein (I) - 79

U.S. Senate

  • Marsha Blackburn (R) - 36,640

  • Gloria Johnson (D) - 13,998

  • Tharon Chandler (I) - 514

  • Pamela Jeanine "P" Moses (I) - 348

  • Hastina Robinson (I) - 58

U.S. House of Representatives District 5

  • Andy Ogles (R) - 35,013

  • Maryam Abolfazli (D) - 13,682

  • Yomi "Fapas" Faparusi (I) - 304

  • Jim Larkin (I) - 1,348

  • Bob Titley (I) - 458

Tennessee Senate District 28

  • Joey Hensley (R) - 36,655

  • James Dallas (D) - 13,362

Tennessee House of Representatives District 64

  • Scott Cepicky (R) - 24,875

  • Eileen H. Longstreet (D) - 10,579

Tennessee House of Representatives District 71

  • Kip Capley (R) - 11,796

  • Tim Coy (D) - 3,542

Columbia City Council Ward 1

  • DaVena Hardison - 1,454

  • Michael Kizawinski - 1,341

  • Robert Plageman - 529

Columbia City Council Ward 2

  • Charles Huffman - 1,221

  • Deborah Wiles - 1,098

Columbia City Council Ward 3

  • Cheryl E. Secrest - 1,697

  • Christian Linares - 790

Columbia City Council Ward 4

  • Kenny Marshall - 2,337

Columbia City Council Ward 5

  • Andy Hart - 2,261

  • Brian McKelvy - 2,129

Mt. Pleasant Commission (3 seats)

  • Willie Webster Anderson - 989

  • Jacqueline A. Grandberry - 739

  • Loree Baker Knowles - 928

  • Lonnie R. Thomason - 751

  • Bill White - 810

Local Collaboration Eases Medication Costs for Low-Income Residents

For more than 15 years, the Maury Regional Health Care Foundation has partnered with The Family Center to provide critical support to individuals and families in need of medication assistance to treat illnesses like diabetes, viral infections and others, improving the health outcomes and quality of life of Maury County residents.

The Family Center’s medication assistance program — with support of the Foundation — is designed to support low-income individuals who may struggle to afford their prescriptions. By covering essential medication costs, The Family Center helps community members receive the care they need, without the financial burden.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Maury Regional Health Care Foundation,” said Dawn Taylor, executive director of The Family Center. “Their support has been invaluable in sustaining our medication assistance program. Many of our clients face difficult choices between paying for their prescriptions or other basic needs, and this program provides them with the relief they need to be stable and healthy.”

To participate in the medication assistance program, individuals or families can apply through The Family Center. If approved, they will then transfer their prescriptions to a designated pharmacy located in Columbia, where their prescriptions will be filled. This streamlined approach allows participants to focus on their health while the organization covers the cost of their essential prescriptions. This does not cover narcotics or painkillers and has an annual limit of $250.

“The Family Center’s dedication to meeting the health and well-being needs of our community aligns with our mission,” said Patrick Harlan of the Maury Regional Health Care Foundation. “By supporting their medication assistance program, we’re helping our community stay healthy and prevent or manage serious illnesses.”

Founded in 1994, The Family Center is celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. They are a longstanding nonprofit that takes a holistic approach to supporting their community, aiming to enhance stability and health. Over the years, it has evolved into a multi-faceted organization addressing various community needs, especially during times of economic hardship and in support of children and the unhoused population. In addition to medication assistance, they offer a variety of programs that range from providing financial support for rent or utilities and assistance with food, eyeglasses and more.

Fall marks a busy season for The Family Center. In 2023, they provided 141 backpacks with school supplies to children in Maury County, 807 turkeys for households for Thanksgiving and gifts for 1,236 children for the holidays through a program called Santa’s Workshop. In 2024, that number is expected to grow.

To learn more about The Family Center and how you can support their programs, including volunteering, visit FamilyCenter.org/Programs or call 931.388.3840.

The Maury Regional Health Care Foundation works to expand health care services and community outreach programs throughout southern Middle Tennessee. Thanks to the generous support of donors, the Foundation has provided more than $5.1 million in programs and services throughout the region since its formation in 2006.

To learn more about the Maury Regional Health Care Foundation and how you can support their programs like medication assistance, visit MauryRegional.com/Foundation. 

TODAY: Fundraiser For The Well Outreach at Grecian Family Restaurant

Join us for an unforgettable day of giving and community at our charity fundraising event benefiting The Well Outreach!

The Well Outreach is a food pantry with locations in Spring Hill and Mt. Pleasant - they ensure that no household in our community goes without food! Learn more about The Well here.

From authentic Greek cuisine to Pizza & Burgers, you're sure to find something you love on our menu.

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Hours: 7:00AM - 9:00PM

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Thursday, November 7th

Austin Byrd, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM
Todd Ciprian, Tito's Spring Hill, 6-9 PM
Stevierock, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM
Sinclair, The Rebel Bar & Grill, 8 PM

Friday, November 8th

Nick Bentley, Grinder's Switch, 7-9 PM
Cochise County, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM
Troy Castelland, Puckett’s, 7:30-9 PM
Escape, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Saturday, November 9th

TBD, Natchez Hills Vineyard, 4-7 PM
November Blues, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM
The Deltaz, Puckett’s, 7:30-9 PM
5x5, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Sunday, November 10th

TBD, Natchez Hills Vineyard, 1-4 PM
Mary Lou, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM

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