Randy Boyd: Is College Still Worth It? The Facts Say Yes
As a new academic year begins on college campuses across the country, students and families are considering one of the most important investments they will ever make: a college education. […]
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Randy Boyd: College is worth the investment and Tennesseans agree
By Randy Boyd Aug. 19, 2026 New polling and University of Tennessee data suggest higher education continues to deliver value through affordability, student outcomes and economic opportunity. As a new […]
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Thank You, School Bus Drivers — Amid a Nationwide Shortage of 21,000
Publisher’s Note: In today’s climate of escalating national challenges, one issue that rarely receives the attention it deserves is the shortage of school bus drivers. Many people do not view […]
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Building Mentors, Not Jails: Why Middle Tennessee Needs Ministries Like Kids Outdoor Zone
By Mike Sparks Yesterday, our Men of Hope group attended the Nashville Men’s Conference. Normally, I wouldn’t choose to spend almost an entire day away from home—especially right now. My […]
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Drive Tennessee’s Future: Fast-Track Your Career with Motlow State’s New Electric Vehicle Engineering Program
ELECTRIC VEHICLE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Steer your career in the right direction with Motlow State’s upcoming Electric Vehicle Engineering Technology Program! This program combines cutting-edge, new-age technology with a classic industry […]
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Stewarts Creek High School Celebrates Class of 2026 Graduation
Stewarts Creek High School Celebrates Class of 2026 Graduation MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Stewarts Creek High School’s Class of 2026, made up of 613 students, walked across the stage to receive […]
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Smyrna High School Class of 2026 Celebrates a Night of Achievement and Tradition
Smyrna High School Class of 2026 Celebrates a Night of Achievement and Tradition The Class of 2026 from Smyrna High School marked a major milestone Saturday evening during commencement exercises […]
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Senator Dawn White Pays Tribute to Elizabeth McPhee in Moving MTSU Commencement Speech
Middle Tennessee State University, MTSU, will celebrate its Spring 2026 Commencement on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, at the Murphy Center. Three ceremonies are planned to honor more […]
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Who Will Stand For Such a Time as This? The Question Queen Esther Faced Then and the World Faces Now”
Editor’s Note: Twenty-five centuries is a long time. But some stories refuse to stay in the past. Put these two stories side by side and you’ll see what I mean […]
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Smyrna’s Motlow State and TCAT Among 36 Community & Technical Colleges Powering Tennessee’s Future
Editor’ Note: It seems like yesterday that the late Smyrna Mayor Bob Spivey who I considered a mentor told me, “Mike, I’m going to bring a college to Smyrna. Our […]