The Forgotten Link: The 3 Wise Men from the East: Were They Kurdish?
The 3 Wise Men from the East: Were They Kurdish? For centuries, the story of the “three wise men” — or Magi — traveling from the East to worship the […]
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Montgomery Co. Commissioner Michael Lankford to Temporarily Represent House District 75
By Mike Sparks As I write this article, I found myself considering which category this story belongs in. I realized it’s more than politics—it’s really about leaving a legacy, a […]
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From Classroom to Community: How Smyrna Rotary’s Interact Clubs Grow Young Leaders
The Rotary Club of Smyrna: Serving the Community and Empowering Youth Through Interact Introduction to the Rotary Club of Smyrna The Rotary Club of Smyrna, located in Smyrna, Tennessee, is […]
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Yale Faculty Skews 36-to-1 Democrat Over Republican, With 63% of Departments Having Zero GOP Members
The Buckley Institute at Yale has just released its 2025 Faculty Political Diversity Report, finding a more than 36 to 1 ratio of Democrats to Republicans across all of Yale’s […]
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Rep. Sparks’ Former Aide Joins Administrative Office of the Courts, Profiled by Nashville Law School
Editor’s Note: In a world often filled with troubling news, it’s refreshing to celebrate something positive for a change. I was thrilled to see my former legislative assistant, Marvin Williamson, […]
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Understanding Behavioral Health Services in Murfreesboro and Smyrna
Understanding Behavioral Health Services in Murfreesboro and Smyrna The heart of Middle Tennessee is home to two vibrant communities where access to quality behavioral health care continues to grow and […]
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Rhonda Lynn Petty Allen, Tireless Advocate for Rutherford County Schools, Passes at 60
Rhonda Lynn Petty Allen was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on December 12, 2025. The beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away at […]
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Tennessee Business
ALUKO GROUP TO ESTABLISH SECOND U.S. MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN LAUDERDALE COUNTY
South Korean manufacturer to construct aluminum plant in former Tupperware facility Expansion to create 285 new jobs and represents nearly $110 million in capital investment HALLS, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. […]
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A Statesman Remembered: The Life, Faith, and Legacy of Gerald D. McCormick II
A Statesman Remembered: The Life, Faith, and Legacy of Gerald D. McCormick II By those who knew him, Gerald McCormick was never just a politician. He was, in the truest […]
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Dr. William ‘Bill’ Kraus—He’s Not Your Average Professor: Rock DJ, City Manager, Educator, and Champion for Adjunct Faculty
I recently had the pleasure of of joining Dr. William ‘Bill” Kruas on his WGNS Roundtable radio show. I invited Eric Ritchie with 7 Bridges Media Group to talk about […]