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Nashville metro area has the state’s most educated population. That's according to WalletHub's ranking of "Most & Least Educated Cities in America." I doubt anyone would dispute the fact that a community needs a well-educated workforce if it expects to have a thriving economy. To determine where the most...
Rankin inducted into National High School Hall of Fame
Perhaps the earliest footnote in a career full of milestones and shattered records, Gary Rankin heeded the advice of his father as he first launched his prep coaching career decades ago at his high school alma mater, Smith County High School. What was Rankin’s Plan B? “That’s a great question, and my backup plan came from my father,” Rankin said. “When I first took the job at Smith County, that...
Tennessee Woman Wins Free Speech Suit After Being Fined For Political Sign In Her Yard
A Tennessee woman recently won a free speech lawsuit after officials initially fined her for a political sign in her yard. The woman placed a sign that read "F-k em both 2024." It's in reference to both political candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden. The city of Lakeland, Tennessee found the sign obscene and fined her.
$1 million Mega Millions winner in Nashville, $130,000 daily Tennessee jackpot winner in Fayetteville
$1 MILLION MEGA MILLIONS WINNER IN NASHVILLE, $130,000 DAILY TENNESSEE JACKPOT WINNER IN FAYETTEVILLE. NASHVILLE/FAYETTEVILLE – The weekend drawings at the Tennessee Lottery created thousands of winners, including a lucky Mega Millions player in Nashville who won a cool one million dollars Friday night by matching all five white numbers. Another player, this time in Fayetteville, won Friday night’s Daily Tennessee Jackpot jackpot of $130,000 by matching all numbers drawn.
Viral Male ‘Karen’ Video Shows Irate Tennessee Man Breaking Teen’s Fishing Rod
A video has gone viral on TikTok that shows an older man breaking the rod of a teenage fisherman in. The video was first published on the TikTok page, @Fishn_shi, which dubbed the man a “Karen.” The video’s caption reads, “Drunk Karen breaks my $200 @St.CroixRods #karen #fishing #fishtok #viral.” The video, which has more than 18 million views, also used the hashtag #karensgonewild and #karensoftiktok. You can watch the video below. The page has more than 65,000 followers. “Bass, inshore, nearshore, and surf fisherman,” it says.
FDA approves new early-stage Alzheimer's drug
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Alzheimer's is a disease that destroys memory and other important mental health functions. There is no cure, but recent trials with a new medicine in Knoxville is giving people hope. According to the Alzheimer's Association, nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. That number is...
Wayne Jerrold’s Bluegrass Festival returns to Savannah
SAVANNAH, Tenn.—Today, marked day 2 of the 46th annual Wayne Jerrold’s Savannah Bluegrass Festival. Wayne Jerrold, the founder of the Bluegrass Festival, said that the City of Savannah needed this event. “The ones that loved it, showed that they did and it just kept getting bigger and bigger....
Bethel Track & Field Signs Kylan Roberson
McKenzie, Tenn. – The Bethel University Track & Field program signed Jackson North Side standout Kylan Roberson recently. Kylan is the son of Sharren Ellison of Jackson, Tennessee and will major in Sports Physical Therapy. Roberson was second in the 100 M and a recipient of the JMac Award.
MNPD: Jackson woman killed in racing-related crash on I-24; Charges anticipated against driver
Police said charges are anticipated against the driver who “appeared to be a racing another vehicle” early Sunday morning before crashing on Interstate 24, resulting in the death of his passenger.
One local town welcomes home a college baseball champion
HUNTINGDON, Tenn.—A celebration is held in one local town in honor of a college baseball champion. The Town of Huntingdon celebrated one of its own this morning as Hunter Ensley returned to his hometown after his team made UT Volunteers history by winning the first-ever baseball national title in this year’s Men’s College World Series.
'A sense of pride:' MSCS superintendent wants to bring custodial services back in-house
When Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins was a student, she loved the custodian who took care of her classroom. This sentiment didn’t change once she grew up and started working in schools. “As a principal, as a teacher, we all knew who our custodian was,” she said last...
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