May 9, 2025
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Missing Wisconsin mother found ‘alive and well’ after six decades ‘living her life’ happily with new husband and name: ‘Did what she had to do’

*This story originally published in The Guardian by Maya Yang May4, 2025. Audrey Backeberg who disappeared at age 20 in 1962 was found living out of the state, county sheriff’s […]

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The Silent Crisis: Addressing Fatherlessness in America

Editor’s Note: This year, while serving in the 114th Tennessee General Assembly, my colleagues and I took a meaningful step toward acknowledging this crisis. We passed House Joint Resolution (HJR) […]

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Georgia politician among 19 arrested in multi-agency human trafficking operation

COLUMBUS, Ga. – According to WTVM, the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, 19 suspects, including a Georgia politician, have been arrested in connection to a multi-agency human trafficking operation. “It takes […]

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What ‘NOT’ To Do! Arizona official gets into social media fight over woman’s death

Editor’s Note: Recently, I came across a heartbreaking story that caught my attention: an elderly woman who passed away shortly after having her electricity disconnected for non-payment. As the Arizona […]

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JC BOWMAN: Teacher Mentoring in Tennessee

In Tennessee, teacher mentoring requirements for teachers vary depending on the licensure pathway and the specific program or district policies in place. While the state does not mandate a universal, […]

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The Angel That Stopped 8 Bullets: Marcus Stanley’s Extraordinary Journey of Survival

Marcus Stanley: Surviving 8 Bullets and the Angel That Changed Everything In the darkest moment of his life, Marcus Stanley faced death head-on. Eight bullets tore through his body in […]

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When God Came Knocking: The Astonishing Story of Troy Ross

Old Barns and New Life Editor’s Note: Last Sunday I received a message from Mr. Jim Ross. Jim had read the story of my friend Floyd Barrett. “Mike, I read […]

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Bree Smith’s Testimony Sparks New Law to Fight Sextortion and Deepfakes in Tennessee

By Mike Sparks Congratulations to Bree Smith for bravely sharing her personal testimony, which has helped pave the way for vital new legislation aimed at protecting others from the trauma […]

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Got Debt? Did You Know Consumer Debt Has Reached an All-Time High?

U.S. Debt Crisis: Consumer Credit Cards and Federal Deficit Reaching Alarming Heights According to a February 2025 report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Americans held a record-high […]

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Ancient Scripture Unveiled: Smyrna’s Parkway Baptist Hosts Elite Manuscript Scholars from CSNTM

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) – Parkway Baptist Church is excited to announce an upcoming two-day conference featuring Research Leaders from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM). The event […]

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