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Angie Mayes

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Covers:  education, arts, music, theatre

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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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All eight Wilson County Schools board candidates participate in forum

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By Ivan Aronin Verified, Angie Mayes Verified
| The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet Verified
ANGIE MAYES Main Street Media All eight of the candidates for Wilson County Schools’ four available school board positions participated in a forum at the school district’s headquarters on July 9. The school board seats for Zones 2, 4, 5 and 6 are on the ballot. Early voting starts July 17 and Election Day is Aug. 6. The Zone 2 seat has been open since  April 7 when Dr. Beth Meyers resigned. Zone 4 is a bid for re-election.
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MCS Director Dr. Trey Duke receives high marks on annual evaluation

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By Ivan Aronin Verified, Angie Mayes Verified
| Murfreesboro Post Verified
ANGIE MAYES Murfreesboro Post Murfreesboro City Schools Director Dr. Trey Duke received high marks on two components of his annual evaluation, according to information given by the MCS board at its June meeting. Board Chair Amanda Moore said, “this comparison provides a comparative analysis of Duke’s evaluation data from the last two school years and the current school year.
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‘Star Trek’ musical parody lands in Murfreesboro produced by Murfreesboro Little Theatre

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By Ivan Aronin Verified, Angie Mayes Verified
| Main Street Media of Tennessee Verified
ANGIE MAYES Murfreesboro Post “Khan!!! The Musical!” is coming to Murfreesboro for only four days, beginning Thursday, July 16. Murfreesboro Little Theatre will present the show at The Walnut House in Murfreesboro, including a silent auction on opening night. “Khan!!! The Musical!”is a parody of “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” and “Star Trek: The Next Generation”with an original score, according to the musical’s website. Derek Faulkner said that directing the show is “an interesting experience.
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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.

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