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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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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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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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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You Should Learn To Barter and How It Can Help Increase Your Cash Flow
By Bob Bagga,Former Forbes Councils Member, for Forbes Business Council What do businesses in 2021 have in common with ancient humans from nearly 10,000 years ago? More than you might think. […]
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Three Presidents – Forty Years of Change In Tennessee
Three Presidents – Forty Years of Change As the leaves begin to turn and temperatures drop, visitors can plan an autumn outing that takes them back to the early and mid-19th […]
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History behind the Hymn “It is well with my soul”
THE STORY OF THE “IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL” Horatio Gates Spafford was born in New York, on 20th October 1828, but it was in Chicago that he became […]