The Tarrant Tattler

07/10/2025

Howdy new followers.
Our founder didn't mean to go viral but that's how things go, right?

If you're here expecting more of the same, we're sorry. You can go check out what we've talked about at our website: www.tarranttattler.com

She's leaving, so we're down a writer and editor.

If people want to write for us, either as citizen reported news, commentary or comics, send an email to [email protected]

We only accept submissions from citizens who live or work in Tarrant.

07/09/2025

Welp, there she goes...
Sayonara, founder! Keep in touch.
Meanwhile, the Tattler will be accepting new writers and contributors. News, citizen journalism, satire, pointed commentary, you name it.
Requirements: Can write intelligent and insightful original pieces without the use of AI. We can tell.
Can write without a hidden or not-so-hidden agenda. We're not on anyone's side here, except for the citizens of Tarrant.

Comic artists also accepted.
Send inquiries to [email protected]

07/07/2025

Y'all -- when's the last time you saw us publish a comic? We haven't had an artist for years now.

So it would be REALLY COOL if a certain candidate running for mayor (not the current mayor) would stop spreading misinformation and disparaging another candidate, who's not even running in her district.

Anyway, even if he was still on staff, so what? You scared of us or something? We're your constituents and neighbors. Or is that WHY you run from us? Because you know you've been screwing us over.

Hmmm....

05/19/2025

Vacation mode activated.

05/16/2025

We informed not too long ago that the former City Manager, John Brown, who was removed by the Jefferson County Circuit Court, was seeking to be paid $139,250.00. On April 17, 2025, in a four page order, Judge Shera Grant ordered Brown's attorney, Scott Morro, to answer a specific question based upon Brown's removal which was affirmed by the Alabama Supreme Court:...

We informed not too long ago that the former City Manager, John Brown, who was removed by the Jefferson County Circuit Court, was seeking to be paid $139,250.00. On April 17, 2025, in a four page o…

05/09/2025

We got nothin....

05/08/2025

Resolution Placing “Fire Chief” Rickels on Leave We were “corrected” today by statements that Jason Rickels is actually the “Assistant Fire Chief” by one of our current council members. However, the resolution passed on yesterday tells a different story… “The City Council has received and reviewed allegations involving its current fire chief, Chief Jason Rickels” This approved resolution gives Councilor Tracie Threadford full control over this investigation of the council’s own employee....

Resolution Placing “Fire Chief” Rickels on Leave We were “corrected” today by statements that Jason Rickels is actually the “Assistant Fire Chief” by one of our current council members. However, th…

05/07/2025

We mentioned on last week that a particular supervising employee was being accused of sexual harassment within the City's Fire Department. Today, at a special called meeting, the City's Fire Chief, who was recently brought back by the Tarrant City Council after concerns at the Jefferson County Personnel Board, was placed on administrative leave. According to meeting on Monday, May 5, 2025, Jason Rickels is accused of sexual harassment associated with an employee within the department....

We mentioned on last week that a particular supervising employee was being accused of sexual harassment within the City’s Fire Department. Today, at a special called meeting, the City’s…

05/07/2025

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05/06/2025

We love our Battle Axe's Feast. Hit the link and vote for our hometown chefs.

It's time to decide! Vote for your favorite burger shop of these 5 finalists. Vote right now at: cbs42.com/vote?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_CBS_42

05/06/2025

We have an obtained a leaked campaign flyer from the Freeman campaign. The optics make sense considering how often the traffic light is touted by the candidate.

05/02/2025

First in a series investigating complaints about very high electric bills. A question arose from our interviews: Who's actually in charge of Tarrant Electric Department?...

First in a series investigating complaints about very high electric bills. A question arose from our interviews: Who’s actually in charge of Tarrant Electric Department?