January 23, 2026
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ALUKO GROUP TO ESTABLISH SECOND U.S. MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN LAUDERDALE COUNTY

South Korean manufacturer to construct aluminum plant in former Tupperware facility Expansion to create 285 new jobs and represents nearly $110 million in capital investment HALLS, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. […]

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Leaving a Legacy Politics

A Statesman Remembered: The Life, Faith, and Legacy of Gerald D. McCormick II

A Statesman Remembered: The Life, Faith, and Legacy of Gerald D. McCormick II By those who knew him, Gerald McCormick was never just a politician. He was, in the truest […]

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Conversations with Mike Sparks WGNS Radio 100.5 FM 101.9 FM 1450 AM Education Leaving a Legacy

Dr. William ‘Bill’ Kraus—He’s Not Your Average Professor: Rock DJ, City Manager, Educator, and Champion for Adjunct Faculty

I recently had the pleasure of of joining Dr. William ‘Bill” Kruas on his WGNS Roundtable radio show. I invited Eric Ritchie with 7 Bridges Media Group to talk about […]

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1st Amendment/Free Expression Politics

Imprimis: Today’s Firestorm and the Declaration

The following is adapted from remarks delivered on November 18, 2025, at a Hillsdale College reception in Franklin, Tennessee. Two momentous things come together as the New Year approaches. The […]

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1st Amendment/Free Expression Faith

Troy William’s Journey: When Faith, Family, and Mental Health Collided in Turkey

Am I Not Enough?” — A Journey Through Faith, Despair, and Healing Troy William’s book, Am I Not Enough?, is a raw and deeply honest account of faith tested under […]

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Politics

Rick Hall Announces Reelection Bid for Rutherford County Commissioner District 3

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) – Conservative Republican Rick Hall has officially announced his reelection campaign for Rutherford County Commissioner, District 3, and will run in the Republican Primary on May […]

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Politics

Carl Boyd Announces Re-Election Bid for Rutherford County Commission District 12

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Rutherford County Commissioner Carl Boyd has announced his re-election campaign for County Commissioner, District 12. Boyd will run again in the May 5, 2026 Republican primary. District […]

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Politics

“Honor of My Life”: Johnson Seeks Seat on Rutherford County Commission

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — Rutherford County Commissioner Anthony Johnson, a Conservative Republican and U.S. Army Veteran, has officially announced his candidacy for re-election to the Rutherford County Commission, District 11, […]

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Mental Health & Well Being

Rutherford Opioid Board Ensures Every Settlement Dollar Directly Serves County Residents

Rutherford Opioid Board Leads Countywide Effort for Opioid Abatement In response to the devastating impact of the opioid crisis on communities across the nation, Rutherford County has taken decisive action […]

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Faith Leaving a Legacy Tennessee Highways and Byways

Smyrna Christmas Parade Marks 50 Years of Celebrating the True Meaning of Christmas

Smyrna, Tennessee Christmas Parade: A Tradition Rooted in Community, History, and Faith Honoring 50 Years of Celebration and the Legacy of Local Historian Marty Luffman Every December, thousands of families […]

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