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Fight back against the onslaught against DEI. Diversity strengthens communities and workforces
My role as the minority leader in the Tennessee state Senate is crucial in ensuring that every voice in our community is heard. In June, we began the “Freedom to Be Heard” summer field hearing tour at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. This location holds historical significance as it is where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was tragically assassinated.
GOP Congressman files articles of impeachment against VP Kamala Harris
A Tennessee Republican has filed articles of impeachment against Vice President Kamala Harris, citing her record on immigration and “breach of public trust” regarding President Joe Biden’s physical and mental health. Congressman Andy Ogles has previously introduced articles against Harris regarding immigration and lack of border control...
Columbia Police Names Officer of the Month for June 2024
Chief Jeremy Alsup awarded Officer Billy Hughes with Officer of the Month of June 2024. On June 18th, 2024, Ofc. Billy Hughes responded to Granada Drive in reference to a stolen vehicle. During his investigation, Ofc. Billy Hughes spoke with a witness that saw the offender driving the vehicle traveling on Santa Fe Pike. Officer Hughes gathered a physical description of the suspect, including the clothing the suspect was wearing.
Nick the Greek Coming to Nashville Area
Nick the Greek, a Northern California-based chain serving up authentic Greek street food, has inked three multi-unit franchise development deals across three states. The deals will introduce the fast-growing Greek chain to new markets across the country, including five units each in Salt Lake City and Nashville, and three units in San Diego. Nick the Greek is on pace to open more than 25 locations this year. With more than 75 restaurants in operation, the brand will approach 100 locations systemwide by the end of 2024.
Meet the new Clarksville-Montgomery County principals ahead of the new school year
With the 2024- 25 academic school year only weeks away for Clarksville-Montgomery County, the school district has announced its list of people appointed as principals, assistant principals and working at the district's office. Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools has announced new 2024-25 school year principals. So far, CMCSS has filled ten principal seats across the district. Along...
Williamson County Schools Hiring for 2024-25 School Year
The 2024-25 school year starts in less than two weeks, and WCS is still looking to fill some vacant positions. The district is hiring special education teachers, special education teacher assistants, secondary math teachers, secondary science teachers, School Age Child Care (SACC) workers, food service employees, substitute teachers and bus drivers.
Woman dies after being hit by 'multiple vehicles' on I-65 North in south Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A woman died Friday morning after being hit by multiple vehicles on Interstate 65 North at Outer Loop. Louisville Metro Police officers responded around 11:40 a.m. to find a woman lying in the road beneath the Outer Loop overpass. Spokesperson Aaron Ellis said she was hit by multiple vehicles.
Video: THP trooper injured in shooting receives ceremonial tribute in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Nashville first responders saluted an injured Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper as he made his way through Nashville for treatment in Georgia on Friday morning. The Nashville Fire Department and the Metro Nashville Police Department set up a large American flag on the Briley Parkway overpass above...
‘Who did it?’ Girlfriend asks after gunfire kills McGavock High School student
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The girlfriend of a McGavock High School student who was shot and killed Friday is pleading for justice as police search for the suspects. Kylee Harter said her 17-year-old boyfriend, Caleb Womack, was killed at his home in Old Hickory. Police said the shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. on Bryan Street.
Phyllis Poole Breaks Barriers as Female Master Electrician and Owner of Lady Electrical Company, LLC
NASHVILLE, TN — In many ways, Phyllis Poole is a rare commodity. Poole is an African-American female master electrician and owner and CEO of Lady Electrical Company, LLC. Poole is a foreman with numerous high-profile projects under her belt. Her road to success in this male-dominated field was unconventional...
The Churchwells: Lifting as they climb
NASHVILLE, TN — Education was of supreme importance to Robert Churchwell Sr. and his wife, Mary, a lifelong schoolteacher. A pioneering journalist at the Nashville Banner and the first full-time Black journalist hired by a Southern newspaper, his first assignment was the education beat. The Churchwells’ achievements and commitment to furthering educational opportunities for others were so profound that a local elementary school in Nashville is named after Robert.
'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Vows to 'Never' Share Explicit Content as She Navigates Newfound Social Media Fame
The world may know her as "Hawk Tuah" girl, but a little over a month ago, she was just Haliey Welch from Belfast, Tenn.Welch — who went viral back in June for providing a hilarious tip about intimacy — exclusively opens up to OK! about her unexpected newfound fame while promoting her partnership with Fanfix, "the best subscription platform for emerging creators."The 23-year-old had no idea she'd become a social media sensation when she was stopped by a TikToker in Nashville for a man on the street interview."What's one move in bed that makes a man go crazy every time?"...
Blackburn Ad Attacks ‘Woke Politics,’ Trans Women in Sports
Transcript: Riley Gaines: “I trained my entire life to be the best. I was one of the fastest women in the entire country. But woke politics made me swim against a man, sharing the pool and the locker room. That’s not just dangerous, it’s degrading. Thank god for Marsha Blackburn. No one fights harder to protect us. Marsha Blackburn will always stand for strong women because she’s one of us.”
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