With 224,000 jobs created last month, June’s jobs report brought good news for American workers – more jobs and higher wages. Simply put, Congress, working with the Trump Administration, is bringing real results to the American people.
Over six million new jobs have been created since President Trump was elected, and Americans are enjoying one of the lowest unemployment rates...
By KEITH RYAN CARTWRIGHT
Rutherford County Schools
Dustin Brannon always knew he was going to be a teacher.
He just did not always know he was going to teach history. More specifically, the Murfreesboro native didn’t know he was going to teach eighth-grade history, but he had two younger sisters and he always liked helping them with their homework.
When it came time...
Governor Bill Lee has appointed Rutherford County resident Alison Dempsey Bynum to a three-year term on the Council on Developmental Disabilities, representing the Mid-Cumberland Development District.
The Council on Developmental Disabilities is a state government agency that works to bring positive change to the disability services system in Tennessee.
"I am so excited to be a part of the work the...
By Mike Sparks
(Featured Photo Credit to DNJ.com)
Mr. Robert “Bud” Raikes will be a guest speaker Saturday, July 20th at the Smyrna Library. I was glad to see that Marty Luffman had invited him along with Ginny Williams, Anna King and Patty Short to also be guest speakers.
For those of us who grew up in Smyrna knew Mr. Raikes as...
Stop Scams: Consumer Protection Workshop
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 10:30 AM - 12:30 AM CST
315 John R. Rice Blvd.
Murfreeesboro, TN 37130
Lane Agri-Park's Community Center Building (Meeting Room 1)
A free event featuring speakers from the Federal Trade Commission, IRS' Taxpayer Advocate's office and Tennessee Consumer Affairs will be on the panel. Topics include: Identity Theft & Imposter Scams Scams Against Immigrants...
Justin Owen
June 27, 2019
California Dreamin'
Gov. Bill Lee says he is California dreamin’ after two more companies just announced their relocation to Tennessee from the Golden State. That marks four California-to-Tennessee headquarter relocations in the past six months alone. Companies are fleeing the left coast—and specifically California—in droves.
While California Gov. Gavin Newsom blames media narratives around San Francisco’s “poop maps”...
SPACE COVERAGE
07/15/2019
How many of you remember where you were and what you were doing on October 4, 1957? That was the day the former Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite to orbit the earth.
Interestingly, the Eisenhower administration did not see the launch as particularly noteworthy. But newspaper headlines the next day showed the public was in...
Thanks to conservative leadership in the Tennessee House of Representatives, the 2019 legislative session was incredibly successful. The 2019 budget passed by both Republicans and Democrats. I'm very proud that our state has been named one of the most fiscally stable states in America.
I've been fond of a quote from President Ronald Reagan —"Government's view of the economy could...
By Bill Haslam,
To my fellow Tennesseans:
For the last several years, I have had the honor of serving as mayor of Knoxville and governor of this great state. I truly believe that, at its best, public service is a high privilege and calling.
I know that the opportunity to serve in these roles has changed me forever. I have a much...
Buying a Used RV or Camper: 11 Tips to Help You Avoid Getting Robbed and Buying a Lemon
My late father, served in WW11, grew up during the Great Depression was very frugal and could stretch a dollar. He encouraged me to spend my money wisely. One of his constant messages growing up was to never buy a new vehicle...
