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Voucher recipients show improvements, but still underperform their public-school peers
As Governor Bill Lee and lawmakers vow to bring back a statewide school voucher program bill next session, newly released data shows that students who participated in the existing program in 2023-24 made some progress, but still underperform their public-school peers. The program in place now, known as the Education...
Tennessee helped recover $9.5M for residents from insurance companies this year
(The Center Square) – Tennessee’s Department of Commerce and Insurance says it has recovered $9.5 million for Tennessee residents in 2024. The group mediates complaints between consumers and insurance companies, resulting in previously denied claims being overturned and additional benefits identified and paid to consumers. The recovery comes after the division recorded a record of more than $17.45 million for Tennessee residents in 2023. ...
Brooks secures Democrats’ approval in District 60
Shaundelle Brooks won a narrow primary victory over Tyler Brasher to secure the Democratic nomination for Tennessee House District 60. Previously held by Darren Jernigan, the seat includes parts of Hermitage, Donelson and Old Hickory. The Tennessee Democratic Party can’t directly weigh in on a primary, where voters select candidates...
After early struggles in recruiting, Vols' Abeln says 'God answered that prayer'
Just a few months after football officially promoted Alec Abeln to tight ends coach last year, giving him his first chance to be an on-field assistant coach, he was sitting at church one day when he decided to say a prayer for his ongoing recruiting efforts. He was still adjusting to the challenges of going on the road and recruiting as a position coach in the SEC, and he didn't know how it would turn out at the time.
Two-minute heart procedure now possible through ‘paradigm-shifting’ technology
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis hospital is the first in Tennessee to treat the most common type of heart arrhythmia. The “paradigm-shifting” technology is making treatment faster, safer and more effective for patients with A-Fib. “I feel like a champ. I really do,” A-Fib patient James Armstrong...
Study Ranks Tennessee’s Health Care Among the Worst in America
When it comes to health care in America, where you live can make all the difference. Access to quality medical facilities, the affordability of health care, and patient outcomes should all be taken into consideration. Health care has two crucial components, cost and quality. The best health care in the...
National non-profit challenges Tennessee city recognizing God as 'Creator and King'
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is fighting the Middle Tennessee town of Mt. Juliet, which recently passed a resolution supporting the month of July as a month of prayer and fasting. The statement of support, which is based off a resolution passed in the Tennessee General Assembly, recognized God as...
Reagan and Moody take Day 2 lead at Chickamauga
DAYTON, Tenn. — After wrapping up practice for the Strike King Bassmaster High School National Championship at Chickamauga Lake presented by Bill Dance Signature Lakes, Rex Reagan and Max Moody knew they had a chance at catching big bags of largemouth if the right conditions presented themselves. On Day...
Montgomery County Fair in full swing at Clarksville Speedway | VIDEO
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Montgomery County Fair continues this weekend at the Clarksville Speedway, bringing the fun with carnival rides, races and more. The fair will continue through Aug. 3. Admission is $7 for adults (ages 12 and up), kids 4-11 $4, 3 and younger free. Parking is included in admission. Rides have separate charges, and armbands are available for purchase.
‘She is dangerous’: Mother of missing Tennessee teen files order of protection against YouTuber
Interest in the case has been nationwide, but now Sebastian's mother, Katie Proudfoot, indicates it's gone too far. She just got a temporary order of protection against a YouTuber by the name of 'Bullhorn Betty.'
Retaining Wall Work Added To CPAC Scope
Cookeville entering negotiations for the repairs of a retaining wall at the Cookeville Performing Arts Center. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said that while in the design phase of the improvements they discovered a retaining wall on the east side of the building that needs to be replaced. Woods said that expanding the current project to include the wall repairs would raise the price some $25,000.
$50,000 Powerball Winner Sold in Murfreesboro
MURFREESBORO 8-1-2024 – Congrats to a lucky Powerball player in Murfreesboro who matched four numbers plus the Powerball in last night’s drawing to win $50,000. The winning ticket was sold at RaceTrac, 1942 NW Broad Street in Murfreesboro. No additional information is available until the prize is claimed.