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Angie Mayes

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Angie Mayes’s Biography

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I have been a professional writer since 1977. I've had the pleasure of working at my first full-time newspaper job as a college student. After a stint in radio as a copywriter, I moved to Nashville. There I worked in the music industry, as a stock car racing photographer and reporter, and as a city publicist. I returned to the newspaper business in 2011, when I went to work in Spring Hill. After four years, I retired and began working as a freelance journalist. I have worked at newspapers in Co…

Angie Mayes’s Journalist Portfolio

UPDATED: Wilson County has 12 Reward Schools

UPDATED: Wilson County has 12 Reward Schools

Twelve of the 21 schools in the Wilson County Schools District have been named Reward Schools by the state, W…

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Wilson County Jail inmates tend gardens | Lebanon Democrat

Wilson County Jail inmates tend gardens | Lebanon Democrat

On a hot July day in Lebanon, four Wilson County inmates worked in one of three gardens, designed to grow foo…

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WCS finding younger students with e-cigarettes | Lebanon Democrat

WCS finding younger students with e-cigarettes | Lebanon Democrat

Vaping is a growing trend among Wilson County's young people, according to Wilson County Sheriff's Office spo…

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School board rejects Mt. Juliet liquor tax settlement offer

School board rejects Mt. Juliet liquor tax settlement offer

The Wilson County School Board has rejected an offer from the City of Mt. Juliet to settle a lawsuit brought …

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Fry's Productions seeking 'triple threats' for new music video

Fry's Productions seeking 'triple threats' for new music video

Local videographer Derek Fry sought performers who could act, dance and sing for a new music video, set to th…

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Articles

WCS board member Gregory Hohman recommends stronger vaping prevention

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By Ivan Aronin Verified, Angie Mayes Verified
| The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet Verified
The Wilson County Schools board discussed how the school district can address vaping by students at its Aug. 18 meeting. Board member Gregory Hohman led the presentation. “As much as we do to inform parents, there is still a problem with vaping, especially in areas where there are no cameras, such as bathrooms and locker rooms,” Hohman said. “I saw a school in Arizona that installed district-wide vape detectors, tied in with the camera system.
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Wilson County allows Global Vision Bible Church to remain at new site despite zoning

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By Ivan Aronin Verified, Angie Mayes Verified
| The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet Verified
Global Vision Bible Church will be allowed to continue to meet in its new location despite the property being located in a zone that does not allow a church, according to Wilson County Planning Director Christopher Lawless. The 9.8-acre property at 3764 Murfreesboro Rd. in Lebanon is zoned Light Industrial and a church is not an allowed use, according to Lawless.
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Wilson County Schools board fills two empty seats

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By Ivan Aronin Verified, Angie Mayes Verified
| The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet Verified
Mack remains on board; chair Padilla re-elected ANGIE MAYES Main Street Media Wilson County School board incumbents Joe Padilla and Kevin Mack, both Republicans, won the voting during the Aug. 6 general election. In Zone 4, current board chair Padilla (2,332 votes) defeated Democrat Michael Lynch (1,903 votes). This will be Padilla’s second term; he was first elected in 2022. “(I’m) glad that Wilson County values showed up to vote this election,” Padilla said.
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

A state history publication feature about a one-a-year publication known as the Pink Press, a paper that comes out once a year on pink paper.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. I learned to type in high school.

How is social media changing news?

Readers today want instant news, and social media brings the headlines and teasers to the reader at a moment's notice.

Awards

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Tennessee Press Association Best Feature

Feature

Tennessee Press Association for Best Feature

Tennessee Press Association Edward J. Meeman editorial award

Editorial

The Edward J. Meeman Award for best editorial from the Tennessee Press Association.

Tennessee Press Association Best Editorial

Editorial

Tennessee Press Association Award for best editorials.

Tennessee Press Association Community/Lifestyles

Community/Lifestyles

Award from the Tennessee Press Association for Best Community/Lifestyles article.

Tennessee Press Association Best Education Reporting

2019 - Education Reporting

First place award for Best Education Reporting from the Tennessee Press Association.

Tennessee Press Association Public Service

2019 - Public Service

Tennessee Press Association award for Public Service.

Tennessee Press Association Best Business Coverage

2019 - Business Coverage

Tennessee Press Association for Best Business Coverage.

Tennessee Press Association Make-up and Appearance

2019 - Make-up and Appearance

Tennessee Press Assocaiton award for Make-up and Appearance.

Tennessee Press Association Community/Lifestyles

2019 - Community/Lifestyles

Tennessee Press Association for Community/Lifestyles.

National Newspaper Association Best Advertising/Editorial Page

Advertising/Editorial

The National Newspaper Associaton award for Advertising/Editorial Page.