Smyrna’s Justin Beshearse able to Coach again after Governor’s Pardon
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Smyrna man is thankful to be able to coach his son once again following a pardon from Gov. Bill Lee for a drug charge dating […]
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Freud Vs Adler? Maybe Psychology Is Following The Wrong Philosophy?
The Relevance of Adlerian Psychology in Today’s Mental Health Crisis Editor’s Note: In an our current era where mental health challenges are seem to be on the rise, particularly among […]
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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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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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Remembering George Smith, a ‘Rockstar’ who led by example
By Mike Sparks *Previously published in The Daily News Journal, March 28, 2018 It’s been said that “those that do not know their history are doomed to repeat it.” Dr. […]