MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 5:30 P.M. ROBERTSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING. Location: 800 MS Couts Blvd., Springfield, TN. 5:30 is the Planning Meeting. 6:30 is the Regular Session Meeting. Both are open to the public. Our district needs substitute teachers and bus drivers! For more info email Carly Moore at [email protected] or call: 615.428.6922.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 7:20 A.M. GOOD MORNING ROBERTSON COUNTY BRIEFING/FREE BREAKFAST. Location: Springfield City Hall, 405 N. Main Street, Springfield, TN. Hear updates from city, county, and chamber. Free admission. All ages welcome.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, NOON. FILING DEADLINE FOR THOSE RUNNING FOR THE NEXT ELECTION.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 7:00 P.M. ROBERTSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING. Location: County Office Building, Springfield TN. This meeting usually held the third Monday but due to Presidents' Day holiday it is postponed one week.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 8:30 A.M. TO 10:00 A.M. MONTHLY RCRP POTLUCK BREAKFAST MEETING. Location: Purpose Life Church, 805 Memorial Blvd., Springfield, TN, 37172.  Free admission. All ages welcome.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 11:00 A.M. TO 11:30. MONTHLY PRAYER GROUP.  Location: Purpose Life Church, 805 Memorial Blvd., Springfield, TN.  Join in prayer for our county, state, and nation. All ages welcome.

WSGI RADIO, SPRINGFIELD, TN: Do you know we have a local radio station in Springfield? You can get useful information on our community every Monday through Friday from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M., and every Wednesday (as well as first Friday) from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. These shows can be heard live on the radio 1100 AM, on the WSGI phone app, or watched on Facebook and YouTube. Feel free to interact by posting comments and questions. I would like to see us all being more proactive in the community. If you have an idea for an upcoming segment, you can text Lee-Marie at 714.925.2689.

REMEMBERING JAN GAMMON: It is with heavy hearts that we extend our deepest condolences to Mr. Bobby Gammon and the entire Gammon family on the passing of Mrs. Janice (Jan) Gammon, who has gone home to be with the Lord.

Patriots think generationally—and Jan Gammon understood this before it was evident in election results or party strength. Long before the Robertson County Republican Party became the leading party in our county, Jan helped lay its foundation through faithful, persistent work. She committed herself to the steady tasks of organizing, mentoring, and encouraging others to get involved. Her resolve was unwavering, and her convictions ran deep, rooted in a desire to pass on something better to her children and grandchildren.

Because of her dedication to the cause, many of the results we celebrate were made possible—including the recent election of our new U.S. Congressman, Matt Van Epps. In that race, Robertson County contributed thousands of additional conservative votes, helping counterbalance Davidson County. That impact did not happen overnight; it was the result of groundwork laid decades earlier.

This past August, the Robertson County Republican Party had the privilege of recognizing Jan at our Reagan Day Dinner. Pastor Arlin Smith, First Vice Chair; Mary Ann Parks, State Executive Committeewoman (District 23); and I had the joy of thanking her for a lifetime of faithful service and leadership.

As we enter the 2026 election season and begin pulling petitions for county and local offices, Jan’s example still calls us forward. She didn’t simply encourage others to serve—she stepped forward herself, running for office, mentoring future leaders, and faithfully volunteering in campaigns. Jan believed leadership begins locally and is sustained when people are willing to play their part—whether by running, supporting a candidate, lending time and skills, or encouraging others to vote. Carrying on her legacy means continuing the work she helped start, with shared responsibility, steady conviction, and service even when the work is difficult.

Scripture reminds us, “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart.” (Galatians 6:9) Jan never gave up and saw a great harvest—and she would want us to keep going.

A Reflection on Jan Gammon:
"Mrs. Jan Gammon was a County Commissioner with integrity and character. She was not one to go along to get along. She spoke up for what she believed." —Former Commissioner Raymond Francis

We trust she has now heard the words from our Lord, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Please continue to keep the Gammon family in your prayers.

I look forward to seeing you all on February7 as we gear up for the primary election. Questions? Ideas? Email me directly at: [email protected].