People and the Press
09/04/2023
For a couple of weeks now there seems to be a conflict between the Tennessee legislature and the public. Without getting into a debate about civil behavior and civil liberty, it is important to know that Tennessee Sunshine Laws allow the public to attend government meetings and hearings, and then talk about what goes on there.
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Entertainment
Hulk Hogan says he’s dropped 40 pounds after giving up alcohol 8 months ago
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By Richard Pollina
September 3, 2023
Lookin’ Good, Brother!
Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan was “sick and tired of being sick and tired” of himself after years of binge drinking alcohol — with 40 fewer pounds to prove it.
Hogan, 70, said his abstinence from alcohol started on New Year’s Eve because he wanted to take a small break from the...
Commentary
Tennessee General Assembly Special Session: Gov. Bill Lee’s Legislative effort: ‘Critics will be Critics & Haters are gonna Hate’
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By Mike Sparks
Amidst the fast-paced Tennessee General Assembly Special Session, Governor Bill Lee's Legislative efforts for public safety has sparked both admiration and criticism, as the saying goes, "Critics will be Critics, and Haters are gonna Hate." Well… I don’t think that quote is original—I just made that up during special session.
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by Team HomeServe
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The City of La Vergne has taken a significant step in its law enforcement leadership by announcing the appointment of its new police chief. This decision comes in the wake of the removal of Chief Burrel “Chip” Davis due to a departmental sex scandal.
Taking up the mantle is Christopher Moews, a seasoned law enforcement professional with nearly three decades...
Business
Made of Money: Tennessee’s Tax Cuts, Growing Surplus, and Future Opportunities
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BY RON SHULTIS
August 22, 2023 9:28AM
Have you ever put on a jacket or pair of pants and found a $20 bill in the pocket? Or got to the end of the month and realized you have more money left than you thought? It’s a great feeling isn’t it? You feel like you have the freedom to go and spend...
By Brian Tracy
The most successful people got to the point that they’re at after developing certain habits that help them be more productive and positive. These habits set them up to achieve more in life.
And one of the most important habits that I have discovered in my career — something I consider to be a secret weapon — is...
Commentary
Austin Maxwell: My son Mitch Maxwell isn’t with us anymore, but his memory lives in this new scholarship
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By Austin K. Maxwell
Remarks for the Mitchell Maxwell Scholarship
I would like to (say) thank you to the board for allowing me a few minutes to talk about something that is near and dear to my heart and my wife’s heart, and that is our son Mitchell Maxwell who would be 29 years old today on July 19, 2023. Today is...
Commentary
Why Oliver Anthony’s ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ is the most important song of the year
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by Dwayne YanceyAugust 24, 2023
*Orginally post in Cardinal News
It’s not the controversy over Fudge Rounds. It’s because he’s prompted a serious public policy discussion about economics.
Oliver Anthony. Screenshot from RadioWV on YouTube.
When I wrote a column earlier this week on the Southside-based internet sensation Oliver Anthony and his song “Rich Men North of Richmond,” I thought it was a...
Entreprenuer
Defying the Odds: The Life of Desi Arnas and His Appreciation for America
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Everyone loves stories of overcoming adversity and ultimate triumph. I happened to run across the story of Desi Arnaz. He is best known for his role as Ricky Ricardo in the cult classic American TV sitcom I Love Lucy. Co-starring alongside his then-wife Lucille Ball. His heartfelt comments got me thinking of how blessed we are to live in America—which,...