Street Renaming Ceremony to Honor Civil Rights Icon
Memphis, Tenn. (WSMV) – A portion of West Levi Road in Shelby County has been officially renamed the “Rep. Johnnie Turner Highway” in a public ceremony Monday afternoon. The street […]
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Skipping College for Careers: Why More Young People Are Choosing Purpose Over Prestige—and Why Parents Should Pay Attention
By now, you’ve probably heard the buzz: more and more young people are rethinking the traditional four-year college route—and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Take Nush Ahmed, for example. […]
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Frank Nicely, East Tennessee’s Colorful Farmer-Politician, Dies at 78 After Heart Attack on Farm
Former East Tennessee State Senator Frank Nicely Dies at 78 Frank Nicely, a longtime East Tennessee state legislator known for his agricultural advocacy and colorful personality, died Thursday after suffering […]
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Sometimes you never know when you’re better off: By Commissioner Pettus Read
I’ll never forget that warm September morning in 2010 as I headed off to work when my cell phone rang with a call from my county mayor. As I answered […]
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Tennessee Leader William Lamberth Calls Gender Care “Mutilation” as Supreme Court Backs State Restrictions
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a decisive 6-3 ruling Wednesday upholding laws in approximately half of U.S. states that prohibit gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors, marking a significant victory […]
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The Critical Role of Fathers and Male Mentors: Why Father’s Day Matters More Than Ever
Why Father’s Day Matters More Than Ever It seems like yesterday I was helping my dad put new brake pads on or change the oil in his Lincoln Town Car. […]
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Tennessee Leader Rep. William Lamberth Champions Parental Rights, Criminal Justice Reform, and Constitutional Freedoms in Passionate GOP Office Speech
Today, at the Rutherford County GOP office on East Main Street—just steps from our beautiful historic courthouse—Tennessee State Representative William Lamberth gave a passionate discussion speech that reminded us why […]
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Op-Ed: Rep. Bryan Terry Champions Right to Try 2.0 for Tennesseans with Rare Diseases
By Dr. Bryan Terry: New hope for Tennesseeans with rare diseases – Imagine having a spouse, child or loved one suffering from a rare, terminal illness or debilitating condition. After […]
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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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I Quoted Gandhi to a Hindu Audience About Jesus—Guess What Happened?”
Reflection on Speaking at the BAPS Charities Walkathon Recently, I was invited to be a guest speaker at the BAPS Charities Walkathon. BAPS Charities is a global, volunteer-driven organization operating […]