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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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Lead Like Jesus: Why was Jesus such a Powerful Leader?

I recently asked ‘Google “Why was Jesus one of the worlds most effective leaders? Below is what I found. The many articles written about Jesus stated because of His transformational impact on people, His leadership principles, and His lasting legacy. Here are key reasons why He remains a model leader: 1. Servant Leadership The Son

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2024 U.S. ‘Report Card’ Reveals Troubling Decline in Reading, Stagnation in Math

024 U.S. ‘Report Card’ Reveals Troubling Decline in Reading, Stagnation in Math The latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), commonly known as the Nation’s Report Card, paint a sobering picture of the state of American education. The 2024 findings reveal that students have fallen significantly behind in reading while making only

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Rutherford County Schools has announced its 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year

January 23, 2025 Rutherford County Schools has announced its 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year. Three teachers were chosen as district level winners and will be submitted for recognition at the regional and potentially state level. All award-winners will be honored at a public banquet at Embassy Suites on February 25, 2025, starting at 3:30 p.m.

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Divine Navigation: Unveiling the Sacred Pathways of God’s Confidential Wisdom

Divine Navigation: Unveiling the Sacred Pathways of God’s Confidential Wisdom By Tennessee Ledger Staff When King David wrote Psalm 25, he wasn’t just writing a poem—he was creating a heartfelt prayer of complete vulnerability before God. This powerful psalm represents more than ancient poetry; it’s a roadmap for spiritual restoration, a beacon of hope for

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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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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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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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Ernie John’s Life ‘Made a Positive Impact’ on Rutherford County

Ernie Johns Life ‘Made a Positive Impact’ on Rutherford County When I was around 27 or 28 years old, I vividly remember asking Sally Walls, whom I considered a mentor, about the late Mr. Ernie Johns. Growing up next door to Sally, I had always admired her remarkable career as the first female police chief

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