January 22, 2025
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Religious Freedom Debate Sparked by Tennessee School Ten Commandments Bill

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Giving public schools across the Volunteer State the choice to post the Ten Commandments is the goal of a Middle Tennessee lawmaker. Critics say the idea crosses the line of religious freedom, but supporters say the Ten Commandments are a founding historical document of our country. News 2 spoke with all sides.

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Stewarts Creek High School Band to Perform at Presidential Inauguration

Stewarts Creek High School Band to Perform at Presidential Inauguration SMYRNA, Tenn. — The Stewarts Creek High School Band has been selected to perform at the 60th presidential inauguration, marking the most prestigious invitation in the program’s history. The 160-member band will represent Tennessee on the national stage at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration parade on

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Dr. Larry Burriss: TikTok’s Choice: Sell or Leave? Understanding the Real Issue

TIK TOK RESTRICTIONS 01/13/2025 Editor’s Note: ​​​​As both a Tennessee state legislator and an MTSU marketing student graduating with a second bachelor’s degree in media, I find myself at a unique crossroads in the TikTok debate. While my legislative vote supported restricting TikTok due to national security concerns, my experience in Dr. Raj’s digital marketing

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Tennessee’s Renaissance Man Charles Jones ‘Redefined the American Dream in Tennessee’

The Story of Charles Robert Jones: A Life of Purpose In the depths of the Great Depression, on a humble tenant farm in Gainesboro, Tennessee, Charles Robert Jones entered the world on June 21, 1930. His arrival coincided with one of America’s most challenging periods – a time that would shape not only his character

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MTSU report: State housing market ‘stable’ with ‘steady growth,’ although delinquencies up

Tennessee’s housing market showed “steady growth” for the third quarter as home prices continue to rise throughout the state, though overall market strength varied across regions, according to the latest statewide report from Middle Tennessee State University. “Despite this growth, mortgage delinquencies have slightly risen, indicating some financial strain on homeowners,” said Murat Arik, director of

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Rep. Mike Sparks Proposes Solutions to School Bus Driver Shortage

Proposed Bill Could Lower Age Requirement for Tennessee School Bus Drivers State Representative Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna) has introduced legislation aimed at addressing Tennessee’s critical school bus driver shortage by lowering the minimum driving age from 25 to 21 years old. WKRN NEWS: Proposal to lower age requirement for school bus drivers House Bill 84 seeks

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Bezos-Owned Washington Post Struggles Despite Billionaire Backing, Plans Staff Cuts

Washington Post Braces for More Layoffs as Financial Pressures Mount   Editor’s Note: The mass exodus of 250,000 subscribers from The Washington Post represents more than just a financial setback – it reflects a strong disconnect between mainstream media institutions and the American public. These cancellations send a clear message that readers are increasingly unwilling

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Minnesota’s Education Revolution: From Charter Pioneer to National Powerhouse

Minnesota’s Educational Excellence: How One State’s 35-Year Commitment to Dual-System Education Became America’s Blueprint for Public School Success Minnesota’s public education system stands as a testament to innovative thinking and adaptable learning environments, earning its reputation as a national leader in educational achievement. The North Star State’s commitment to excellence has created a dynamic ecosystem

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Coincidence or God-Wink Moment? Divine Numbers: The ‘Miraculous’ John 3:16 Pattern in Tim Tebow’s Historic NFL Game

Editor’s Note: Many of us, who are believers have often seen God, the ‘Creator of the Universe’ perform miraculous things. One of my favorite scriptures is found in 1 Corinthians 1:27 “But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the

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Principal of the Year named for Murfreesboro City Schools

*Courtesy of Murfressboro City Schools Caitlin Bullard has been named Principal of the Year for Murfreesboro City Schools. Bullard serves as principal of the Discovery School, an academic magnet school recognized for its rigorous curriculum and dedication to student success. Bullard originally joined MCS in 2019 as the principal of Cason Lane where she led

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