25 Fascinating Facts About India
25 Fascinating Facts About India 1. Linguistic Diversity India contains over 1,600 spoken languages, making it one of the most linguistically diverse regions on Earth. • 22 officially recognized languages […]
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La Vergne hires Illinois native Kevin Causley as boys basketball coach, replacing Tony Rutland
According to the Daily News Journal, La Vergne went out of state to find its next boys basketball coach. Kevin Causley, who most recently coached in Peoria, Illinois, was hired […]
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11 Fascinating Facts About Donald Trump
11 Fascinating Facts About Donald Trump Born in the Big Apple Donald John Trump was born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York. He was one of five children […]
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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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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 […]