June 21, 2025
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Business Business Technology Tennessee Business

GM Announces $4 Billion Investment in U.S. Plants, Emphasizing Tennessee’s Role in Manufacturing Future

GM Announces $4 Billion Investment in U.S. Plants, Emphasizing Tennessee’s Role in Manufacturing Future General Motors said it would invest close to $4 billion in three U.S. assembly plants over […]

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1st Amendment/Free Expression Crime Podcast

Unknown Show Beats Joe Rogan for #1 Spot on YouTube Podcast Rankings

Yes, this headline is correct. According to Economic Times, Joe Rogan’s podcast is not invincible, after all. For the second time, The Joe Rogan Experience has been knocked off the […]

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Business Politics Tennessee Business

High-Paying Jobs Drive Commission’s Approval of Barrett Firearms brings 183 new jobs & $76.4-million investment

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Announces Major Expansion in Murfreesboro Murfreesboro, TN — Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc. is set to transform its operations with the development of the Barrett Manufacturing & Technology […]

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Education Leaving a Legacy Life Style Life Style Medical Mental Health & Well Being Motivation Schools/Education

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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Crime Education Faith Leaving a Legacy Life Style Mental Health & Well Being Motivation Politics

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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Faith Leaving a Legacy Life Style Mental Health & Well Being Motivation Politics Schools/Education

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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1st Amendment/Free Expression Education Faith History Inspiration Leaving a Legacy Life Style Life Style Motivation Politics Schools/Education

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. […]

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1st Amendment/Free Expression Conversations with Mike Sparks WGNS Radio 100.5 FM 101.9 FM 1450 AM Faith Inspiration Leaving a Legacy Life Style Mental Health & Well Being Motivation Politics

Tennessee Board Recommends that Governor Bill Lee Pardon Country Star Jelly Roll

Country Star Jelly Roll One Step Closer to Pardon By Tennessee Ledger Staff NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country music sensation Jelly Roll is one step closer to receiving a pardon for […]

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Business Business Education Life Style Schools/Education Tennessee Business

Tennessee High School Seniors Offered Path to Early Real Estate Careers

Tennessee high school seniors can now jump-start their careers thanks to the return of the Tennessee High School Senior Real Estate Licensing Program. Tennessee high school seniors have a valuable […]

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Automotive/Classic cars Business Business Economy Politics Tennessee Business World

Nissan Ramps Up Tennessee Production in Response to Trump Tariffs

PRODUCTION at one of America’s biggest auto plants is about to hit overdrive. Nissan Motor is accelerating plans to maximize production at its massive Smyrna, Tennessee facility in direct response […]

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