November 12, 2025
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Leaving a Legacy

Leaving a Legacy

Vietnam Veteran Joe McElroy Receives Standing Ovation as Smyrna Honors Its Heroes

This article provided with help from Danny and Lisa Brewer’s Smyrna’s Dr. Automotive, Cantrell’s Concrete, Jim Africano’s Affi Pest Control, Josh Moss Affordable Heating and Cooling, Mark Brasfield’s The Safe […]

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Bullied Kid to Brain Injury Survivor to Champion: The Unstoppable Rise of Evan “TREX” Singleton

Evan “T-REX” Singleton: Finding Strength, Purpose, and Mental Resilience   Evan “T-REX” Singleton isn’t just a name in the world of strongman competitions — he’s a living testament to the […]

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Adventure Army Faith Leaving a Legacy

Mother Said No to the Army & Son Changed Her Mind. They Went to War Together

When Money Eclipsed Mission: A Soldier’s Reflection on Joining the Army David W. Weill’s Thirty-Second Conversation That Changed Everything In 1988, David W. Weill III found himself sitting across from […]

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Business Economy Faith How To Do More with Less Leaving a Legacy Politics Tennessee Business

When the Debt Clock Strikes $38 Trillion: Why Government Isn’t the Answer and How Jelly Roll’s Free Rehab Campus Offers Hope

The rising national debt and the quest for impactful solutions highlight a critical crossroads for America, underscoring why government alone isn’t the answer—and why community-driven initiatives rooted in compassion and […]

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Leaving a Legacy Mental Health & Well Being

Justice with a Heart: Inside the Safe Baby Court Program Breaking Cycles of Trauma for Families in Need

By Mike Sparks, 10-24-25 Article Update Oct 28th, 2025: Today, while attending the Tennessee House Finance, Ways and Means Committee, I had the privilege of hearing testimony from Department of […]

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Crime Crime: Police: Law Enforcement Education Leaving a Legacy

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department Creates Positive Change: Detention Center Inmates and Deputies Complete Federal Forklift Safety Certification

Editor’s Note: Investing in Second Chances The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office program highlighted in this article represents a crucial aspect of criminal justice often overlooked: rehabilitation through workforce development. **Did […]

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Automotive/Classic cars Business Leaving a Legacy Politics Technology

State Rep. Sparks to Ask Elon Musk to Consider Tunnel Between Murfreesboro and Nashville

Originally Published on WGNSradio.com RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Sometimes, the craziest of ideas end up being workable solutions to big problems. That’s one reason State Representative Mike Sparks of Smyrna […]

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Crime: Police: Law Enforcement Faith Inspiration Leaving a Legacy

From Tragedy to Triumph: What I Learned Watching Rutherford County’s Finest Bring Riley Home

This was a story from January 2022 that I had written. Sadly my site was hacked. Ive updated the article. When Synchronicity Leads to Service: A Legislator’s Reflection on Law […]

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Crime: Police: Law Enforcement Leaving a Legacy Medical

After years of waiting, Rutherford County is finally bringing forensic services home with this $15 million facility

Rutherford County Breaks Ground on $15 Million Regional Forensic Center Rutherford County officials celebrated a significant milestone this week as they broke ground on a new Regional Forensic Center, marking […]

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Business Faith Leaving a Legacy

Success Will Come and Go, But Integrity Is Forever: Has Society Lost It?

Editor’s Note: Our Sunday School lesson this morning was on the topic of integrity. ‘The Point’ of the lesson was subtitled ‘Be the same Christ-centered person at all times.’ Our […]

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