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Honoring George Washington’s 293rd Birthday & Wilbur the Pig’s Legacy at AMERICA 250! Kickoff

Murfreesboro, TN – The Colonel Hardy Murfree Chapter, NSDAR, cordially invites you to the Rutherford County kickoff of AMERICA 250! at the Batey Farm (5331 Baker Rd., Murfreesboro). It is at 2:00PM this Saturday afternoon, Feb. 22, 2025. Learn about the semi-quincentennial of the American Revolution; a salute to George Washington’s 293rd birthday, and remembrance

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Mike Sparks Viewpoint: Why Steve Jobs’ Commencement Speech Should Be Required Viewing

By Mike Sparks ’You’ve got to find what you love,’ Steve Jobs   The late Steve Jobs and co-founder of Apple has been called the Thomas Edison of his time. Jobs 2005 Stanford commencement address in my opinion is one of the most inspiring and emotional speeches ever given…It rises up there with Dr. Martin

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Gov. Lee Unveils Bold $59.5B Vision to Make Tennessee ‘Nation’s Capital of Innovation

Gov. Bill Lee on Monday set out his vision for Tennessee as he delivered his seventh State of the State address during a joint session of the General Assembly. Lee outlined his legislative priorities and proposed a balanced $59.5 billion budget, which includes critical investments in education, economic innovation, transportation and expanded opportunities for Tennessee

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13 Signs You Have Street Smarts

By Carolyn Steber In a perfect world, no one would have to be street smart. We’d all be able to walk alone in strange cities, or casually stroll home after parties without a care. But, for many reasons, this is simply not a reality. While I’m not saying there is danger at every turn, it

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Charles Jones: Preserving History While Building the Future

Charles Charles & Milky Way Farms: Preserving History While Building the Future Yesterday, I had the opportunity to have lunch with 94-year-old Charles Jones. Jones owns to Milky Way Farm. My office recognized him this week in the Tennessee General Assembly. Jones lights up as he tells the story the Historic Milky Way Farm, a

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National report names Rutherford schools among highest for post-pandemic academic recovery

  #RCSStrongSchools: Rutherford one of three Tennessee counties specifically mentioned in joint report from Harvard and Stanford universities Rutherford County Schools February 12, 2025 A newly released national report names Rutherford schools among the highest for post-pandemic academic recovery in Tennessee. Only three Tennessee counties were called out in the report: Rutherford, Maury, and Blount.

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Dr. Larry Burriss: Trump Administration Reshuffles Pentagon Media Spaces Amid Controversy

Editor’s Note: Reflections on Free Expression As an MTSU media student who has had the privilege of learning from Dr. Larry Burris about the profound importance of the First Amendment, I found myself marveling at the foresight and wisdom of our Founding Fathers in creating the U.S. Constitution. Dr. Burris always emphasized that the Constitution

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The Education Association with a Voice in Nashville

Professional Educators of Tennessee (PET) takes its role in advocacy for public educators and education policy very seriously. Our association’s emphasis on active participation, individual action, and collective effort demonstrates a comprehensive approach to ensuring educators’ voices are heard and respected in the decision-making processes that impact their profession. By empowering educators to engage with

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JC Bowman: Data Collection, Transparency, and Student Privacy

News from Professional Educators of Tennessee Data Collection, Transparency, and Student Privacy JC Bowman Professional Educators of Tennessee have consistently advocated prioritizing student privacy, the appropriate use of student data, and a balance between student protection and support for innovation and legitimate educational progress. While we are concerned about excessive regulations, we want to emphasize

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The Importance of Fathers and Mentors in a Young Person’s Life: Mike Sparks

The Importance of Fathers and Mentors in a Young Person’s Life In today’s world, the presence of a strong father figure or mentor can make all the difference in a young person’s life. The book May I Call You Dad by Mark White, with a foreword by Marsha Blackburn, serves as a powerful testament to

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