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Dr. Larry Burriss: TikTok’s Choice: Sell or Leave? Understanding the Real Issue

TIK TOK RESTRICTIONS 01/13/2025 Editor’s Note: ​​​​As both a Tennessee state legislator and an MTSU marketing student graduating with a second bachelor’s degree in media, I find myself at a unique crossroads in the TikTok debate. While my legislative vote supported restricting TikTok due to national security concerns, my experience in Dr. Raj’s digital marketing

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Tennessee’s Renaissance Man Charles Jones ‘Redefined the American Dream in Tennessee’

The Story of Charles Robert Jones: A Life of Purpose In the depths of the Great Depression, on a humble tenant farm in Gainesboro, Tennessee, Charles Robert Jones entered the world on June 21, 1930. His arrival coincided with one of America’s most challenging periods – a time that would shape not only his character

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Conspiracy Theories and Government Secrets: Why Aren’t Journalists Probing the Drone/UFO Phenomenon?

Who Knows What Dr. Larry Burriss 12/23/2024 A couple of semesters ago a student in my Mass Media and National Security class said he thought “they” were paying me to present one particular explanation of one particular conspiracy theory. When I jokingly said, “Well, if they are paying me, I wouldn’t be able to tell

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Cemetery Community School Should be Saved: Why it Matters

Preserving History: Edith Moore’s Vision for Cemetery Community and Old School I was pleased to see Scott Broden’s recent article highlighting my friend Edith Moore and her dedication to preserving Black history and the cemetery community. On December 2, 2024, Edith Ann Clark Moore stood at the former African-American Cemetery School, sharing her aspirations to

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From Isolation to Connection: How the Samaritan Leper Inspires Acts of Kindness

Editor’s Note: This Thanksgiving morning, I woke up reflecting on how blessed and grateful I am. However, my thoughts quickly turned to the significant challenges facing our community, state, nation, and world. The U.S. is now confronting a nuclear threat reminiscent of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Alongside these geopolitical concerns, we grapple with domestic issues

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Here are the Best Schools in Tennessee Thurman Francis Magnet Tops the List

Best Tennessee Schools U.S. News analyzed 105,093 pre-K, elementary and middle schools. Browse our district and school profiles to find the right fit for you. Editor’s Note: As an alum of Thurman Francis School, I was thrilled to see Thurman Francis Magnet School—as well as Central Magnet and McFadden School of Excellence—top the list in

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