As tensions surrounding development boil to the surface once again, it’s easy to cast blame, point fingers, or wish things were different, or harken back […]
Category: Editorial
2025: A Fresh Start for Coopertown and the Nation
As the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, we welcome 2025 with optimism and hope for the future. This new year brings significant change, not […]
Cedar Hill Rejects County’s Proposed Growth Map, Coopertown Urged to Follow Suit
The City of Cedar Hill has taken a bold stand against the Robertson County Planning Commission’s proposed 2040 Comprehensive Growth Map Update, unanimously rejecting it […]
Historic Turnout in Coopertown Election as Jeff Smith Wins in a Landslide
A hotly contested Presidential race and significant community involvement in the local races likely contributed to the unprecedented voter turnout in the 2024 election. Citizens […]
Analysis: Robert Watts’ Platform Raises Questions About Consistency and Feasibility
Robert Watts recently released his heretofore non-existent mayoral platform for Coopertown, but the proposals he outlined closely mirror those already being pursued by the current […]
Government Transparency in Coopertown
The Importance of Government Transparency: Why It Matters for Coopertown Government transparency is more than just a buzzword; it is the foundation of a healthy […]
Place-ism in Coopertown: A New Divide
There is a troubling division between native-born residents and those who have made a conscious choice to call Coopertown “home.” Local voices have labeled those […]
Addressing Concerns About Anonymous Publishing and Bias at the Coopertown Times
The Coopertown Times has received feedback from some readers who question the anonymity of its articles and perceive a potential for bias in its content. […]
When Good Towns Go Bad – The Legacy of Mayor Danny Crosby
Coopertown has a long and rich history of being a close-knit community with strong local values. However, the tenure of former Mayor Danny Crosby marked […]
The Future of Small-Town America: A Call for Managed Growth in Coopertown
A growing trend in rural America, particularly in small towns like Coopertown, is the declining interest of the younger generation in continuing family farming operations. […]