News Tipoffs - Tennessee Editors
ACC Network unveils Weeks 0-3 of 2026 college football schedule, kicking off August 29
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ACC Network unveils Weeks 0-3 of 2026 college football schedule, kicking off August 29
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* No. 7 Miami, No. 21 Louisville, Clemson and North Carolina headline ACCN's opening four weeks
* ACC Network Primetime Football visits Virginia Tech, Clemson and Duke's Mayo Classic in Charlotte
* ACC Network enters its eighth college football season with 13 games across the
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AG Appeals Ruling Blocking State Oversight of Prediction Markets
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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AG Appeals Ruling Blocking State Oversight of Prediction Markets
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has announced that his office filed an opening brief in the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals seeking to overturn a ruling from the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee that blocked Tennessee from enforcing sports wagering laws against
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American Academy of Neurology: Study - Smartwatch App Detects Seizures With Low Rate of False Alarms
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
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Study: Smartwatch app detects seizures with low rate of false alarms
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* In people with epilepsy, a smartwatch app accurately detected tonic-clonic seizures with a low rate of false alarms.
* Tonic-clonic seizures involve major convulsions. Following such a seizure, people briefly lose muscle tone and can have airway obstructions that increase the risk for sudden u
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Army Reserve Medical Command, Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel medical logistical relationship crucial for success
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, May 27 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Army Reserve Medical Command, Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel medical logistical relationship crucial for success
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U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers in and around the organizational umbrella of the Pinellas Park, Florida-based Army Reserve Medical Command have been synchronizing efforts with the U.S. Air Force to conduct pre-check inventory packing, or PCIP, and transportati
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Ascension Saint Thomas Receives State Approval for New Freestanding Emergency Department in Fairview
WASHINGTON, May 27 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Ascension Saint Thomas Receives State Approval for New Freestanding Emergency Department in Fairview
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Ascension Saint Thomas received approval from the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission to move forward with construction of Fairview's first freestanding emergency department. The emergency department will be part of a new health campus with Dickson Medi
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Ascension Saint Thomas River Park Expands Local Access to Heart Care with New Cardiologist
WASHINGTON, May 27 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Ascension Saint Thomas River Park Expands Local Access to Heart Care with New Cardiologist
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Ascension Saint Thomas River Park is expanding access to expert cardiovascular care in McMinnville and surrounding communities with the addition of board-certified cardiologist Dr. Scott Reising.
Warren County has added more than more than 4,000 since 2010, increa
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes for Crackdown on Deceptive Food Delivery Fees that Drive Up Costs for Consumers
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 27 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes for Crackdown on Deceptive Food Delivery Fees that Drive Up Costs for Consumers
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to crackdown on deceptive food delivery fees that get tacked on to customers' bills to squeeze more money out of them.
"People should know upfront how much they'll pay for som
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Austin Peay centralizes transfer student support with Transfer Enrollment Services and Advisement
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, May 27 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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Austin Peay centralizes transfer student support with Transfer Enrollment Services and Advisement
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APSU students relax ahead of finals during the university's annual Study on the Hill event. | Photo by Robyn Jacobs
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University is optimizing its support for transfer students with the launch of Transfer Enrollment Services and Advisement, a formalized office
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Campaign for Accountability: Watchdog Files New York Bar Complaint Against Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Campaign for Accountability issued the following news release on May 27, 2026:
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Watchdog Files New York Bar Complaint Against Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche
Today, Campaign for Accountability (CfA) asked the Attorney Grievance Committee of the First Judicial Department of New York and the Committee on Grievances of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to investigate Todd Blanche, a New York-licensed attorney and Acting Attorney General
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Congressman Cohen Announces $2.5 Million in NIH Grants to UTHSC and St. Jude
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Announces $2.5 Million in NIH Grants to UTHSC and St. Jude
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Substantial investments in hearing loss research
MEMPHIS - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced $2,543,243 in National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Both institutions received funding for research into h
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ETSU joins national Rural Student Success Network
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 27 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU joins national Rural Student Success Network
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East Tennessee State University will join a new national network focused on helping rural students succeed in college, complete degrees and connect with careers that strengthen their communities.
Ithaka S+R and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) selected ETSU as one of just 17 institutions nationwide for the
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Four new trustees elected to Vanderbilt Board of Trust for 2026
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 27 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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Four new trustees elected to Vanderbilt Board of Trust for 2026
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The Vanderbilt University Board of Trust elected a slate of new trustees during its annual spring meeting in early May. Philip Bredesen, Mark Howard Carter, BE'98, and Dina Powell McCormick will serve five-year terms beginning July 1. Todd Graham, BE'96, will serve a two-year term as the alumni trustee, bringing the alumni perspectiv
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Gideon Armah-Amissah receives Jenson Medal
DECORAH, Iowa, May 26 -- Luther College posted the following news:
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Gideon Armah-Amissah receives Jenson Medal
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Luther College graduating senior Gideon Armah-Amissah received the college's Elizabeth A. and Paul G. Jenson Medal for the class of 2026 during Commencement on Sunday, May 24.
Gideon Armah-Amissah received Luther's Jenson Medal at Commencement on May 24, 2026.
"To receive the Jenson Medal is such an honor," Armah-Amissah said. "To be selected by peers that I interact with
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Grants Announcement: Arnold Ventures Criminal Justice Research Grants During the First Quarter of 2026 Support Innovations in Public Safety
HOUSTON, Texas, May 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following news:
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Grants Announcement: Arnold Ventures Criminal Justice Research Grants During the First Quarter of 2026 Support Innovations in Public Safety
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Houston, TX (May 27, 2026 ) -In the first quarter of 2026, Arnold Ventures ( AV ) awarded more than 12 new research grants through its open request for proposals ( RFP ) for criminal justice research. These
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HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ LEADS COALITION OPPOSING KIDS ACT, SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN
HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 28 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on May 27, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ LEADS COALITION OPPOSING KIDS ACT, SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN
Attorney General Anne Lopez today announced that Hawaii and three other states are leading a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to
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Jacksonville Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Influence Major International Sports Competition by Doping
TAMPA, Florida, May 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Jacksonville Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Influence Major International Sports Competition by Doping
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Orlando, Florida - Paul Alexander Askew (46, Jacksonville) has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to influence major international sports competitions by doping. He faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
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Laws Passed in 2026: What You Need to Know
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 27 -- The Tennessee Medical Association issued the following news:
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Laws Passed in 2026: What You Need to Know
This article was submitted by TMA's Legal Department and will be updated periodically.
By Jonathan Kirkland
The following new laws enacted by the 2026 General Assembly are effective or will be effective soon and may be of special interest to physicians since they could require action or reporting. Others are for information only. Contact the TMA Legal
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May 'Out of the Blue' spotlights new Center for Educational Media studio built by MTSU talent [+VIDEO]
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, May 27 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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May 'Out of the Blue' spotlights new Center for Educational Media studio built by MTSU talent [+VIDEO]
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -"Out of the Blue," Middle Tennessee State University's monthly television magazine program, takes viewers behind the scenes of the university's newly redesigned production space in the May episode, highlighting the work of the Center for Educational Media and the team
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Montana State study reveals detailed demographic information for world's cities
BOZEMAN, Montana, May 27 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Montana State study reveals detailed demographic information for world's cities
The world's urban population increased by 785 million people between 2000 and 2020, but that tells only part of the story. In a first-of-its-kind study, a team led by geographers at Montana State University examined the demographics of individual cities to obtain insights into their populations that can't be discerned by numbers
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MTSU alumna to teach at Austrian engineering school through Fulbright assistantship
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, May 26 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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MTSU alumna to teach at Austrian engineering school through Fulbright assistantship
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Ariel Nicastro, an alumna of the Middle Tennessee State University Honors College and former Buchanan Fellow, has been accepted into the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education's U.S. Teaching Assistantship program administered by Fulbright Austria.
Having just earned her bachelor's d
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Pa. AG Sunday Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 26 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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Attorney General Sunday Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
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HARRISBURG - Attorney General Sunday announced today Pennsylvania has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children
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Powerhouse presentations, ranked showdowns and conference clashes fuel ESPN's blockbuster broadcast schedule for the 2026-27 college football season
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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Powerhouse presentations, ranked showdowns and conference clashes fuel ESPN's blockbuster broadcast schedule for the 2026-27 college football season
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* ESPN reveals Weeks 0-3 of 2026-27 college football season along with conference championship games and special date games
* ABC and ESPN spotlight early-season marquee matchups, including Clemson at LSU, Ohio State
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Rep. Cohen, 5 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, with five co-signers issued the following letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 14, 2026
The Honorable Scott Bessent
Secretary of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20220
Dear Secretary Bessent,
We write to urge you to rescind any consideration of producing a gold or circulating coin or currency featuring President Donald J. Trump's likeness during h
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Research Investigation Shows 'Bossware' Is Spying on Workers and Sharing Their Data
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 27 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news:
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Research Investigation Shows 'Bossware' Is Spying on Workers and Sharing Their Data
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A new investigation finds that workplace monitoring platforms are systematically sharing personal data about workers and online activity with hundreds of outside data brokers and big tech companies in ways that are not clearly disclosed and that, in some cases, may contradict the platforms' own privacy policies. The resea
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SEC Network unveils extensive 2026 College Football slate, beginning Sept. 3
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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SEC Network unveils extensive 2026 College Football slate, beginning Sept. 3
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The 2026 college football season is on the horizon and SEC Network (SECN) kicks off its 13th college football season in CoMo on Thursday, Sept. 3 as Missouri hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff at 8 p.m. ET. SEC Network's season opener is one of 37 matchups featuring Southeastern Conference teams acros
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Sens. Hickenlooper, Reed Issue Letter to CFTC
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Sens. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, and Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 18, 2026
The Honorable Michael Selig, Chairman
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st St. NW
Washington, DC 20581
Dear Chairman Selig:
We write to urge the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to prohibit prediction markets from allowi
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Shelby DA Sues to Block New State Oversight Laws
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Shelby DA Sues to Block New State Oversight Laws
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Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy is filing an emergency lawsuit to block two recently passed laws that would give the state of Tennessee oversight of his office, according to WSMV. The Memphis Safe Task Force Accountability Act would require the district attorney's office to provide reports every 10 days
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Sixteen Students Earn Gilman Scholarships for International Study and Internships
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 27 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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Sixteen Students Earn Gilman Scholarships for International Study and Internships
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Sixteen students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have been named Gilman Scholars and awarded a collective $55,000 in scholarships from the U.S. Department of State to support their studies or internships abroad.
"It's inspiring to see our Volunteers exploring academic and personal growth around the globe,
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State Judges Dismiss NAACP Challenge to Redistricting
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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State Judges Dismiss NAACP Challenge to Redistricting
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A three-judge state court panel on Tuesday dismissed with prejudice a lawsuit filed by the NAACP challenging Tennessee's newly redrawn congressional districts, according to the Nashville Banner. The lawsuit argued the General Assembly exceeded the scope of Gov. Bill Lee's special session proclamation when it ap
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State Sen. Lamar Launches Bid for 9th Congressional District
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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State Sen. Lamar Launches Bid for 9th Congressional District
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State Sen. London Lamar, D-Memphis, formally launched her campaign Monday for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District.
According to WSMV, Lamar is seeking to replace Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Memphis, who announced his retirement earlier this month and has endorsed her campaign.
"I am going to prioritize st
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Talent Search event at Tusculum University prepares students for high school success with academic and life skills
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, May 27 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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Talent Search event at Tusculum University prepares students for high school success with academic and life skills
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GREENEVILLE - As eighth graders in the region prepare to take the next academic step by enrolling in high school, the Educational Talent Search program at Tusculum University is helping them make the change as seamless as possible.
These girls participate in an ice-breaker game.
Students
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TBI Investigates Fatal Memphis Safe Task Force Shooting
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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TBI Investigates Fatal Memphis Safe Task Force Shooting
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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating a May 20 shooting in which a member of the Memphis Safe Task Force shot a man who later died, the Commercial Appeal reports. Officers found Jonah Neal inside a residence with multiple weapons, according to a release. A Homeland Security Investigatio
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Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 26 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
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Today, Attorney General Skrmetti announced Tennessee has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online
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Tennessee Tech communications and marketing team racks up a dozen awards at statewide conference
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, May 27 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech communications and marketing team racks up a dozen awards at statewide conference
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Tennessee Tech University's Office of Communications and Marketing picked up a dozen awards, including two first-place finishes, at the 2026 Tennessee College Public Relations Association conference.
The event, which brought together public and private universities and community colleg
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Trump's Transportation Department Announces Final Four in $1 Million ARPA-I Ideas Challenge
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
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Trump's Transportation Department Announces Final Four in $1 Million ARPA-I Ideas Challenge
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The Final Four were chosen from 448 submissions from innovators nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Transportation has selected four teams to advance to the finals of the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Infrastructure (ARPA-I) Ideas and Innovation Challenge ("Ideas Challenge").
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Turner Foundation awards $50K grant to Austin Peay State University's Southeastern Grasslands Institute
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, May 27 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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Turner Foundation awards $50K grant to Austin Peay State University's Southeastern Grasslands Institute
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A native Georgia grassland orchid, Calopogon tuberosus. | Photo by Theo Witsell
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -The Turner Foundation, Inc. has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Austin Peay State University Foundation to benefit the Southeastern Grasslands Institute (SGI). The one-year grant will support S
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UNC-Wilmington: Brittany N. Zepernick Named Daylight Award Laureate
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, May 28 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news:
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Brittany N. Zepernick Named Daylight Award Laureate
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Brittany N. Zepernick, assistant professor in the UNCW Department of Biology and Marine Biology, has been named a recipient of The Daylight Award in Research. Zepernick is part of an international team recognized for groundbreaking research that advances our understanding of how light shapes microbial, photosy
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University of Memphis: CCRE Launches CLEAR Initiative to Support Shelby County Criminal Justice Data Tracking
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 28 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news:
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CCRE Launches CLEAR Initiative to Support Shelby County Criminal Justice Data Tracking
The Center for Community Research and Evaluation (CCRE) at the University of Memphis is launching a new research unit dedicated to improving the transparency, accessibility and usability of Shelby County's criminal justice data.
The CLEAR Initiative (Criminal and Legal Evaluation using Administrative Records) will harm
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University of Michigan: Revealing Hidden Insights in Demographic Data
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Revealing hidden insights in demographic data
An analysis of more than 10,000 cities worldwide reveals facts, figures and trends that governments can use to better to support their populations that would otherwise be obscured in national averages
Written By: Diana Setterberg, Montana State University News Service
The world's urban population increased by 785 million people between 2000 and 20
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UT Health Sciences Team Earns 4 Statewide Communications Awards
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 27 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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UT Health Sciences Team Earns 4 Statewide Communications Awards
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The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Office of Communications and Marketing earned four awards, including two top honors, at the 2026 Tennessee College Public Relations Association (TCPRA) conference.
The annual event, held May 20-22 in Chattanooga, brought together communicators from public and private col
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UTIA Faculty to Help Expand Virtual Reality Resources in Classrooms
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 27 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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UTIA Faculty to Help Expand Virtual Reality Resources in Classrooms
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USDA grant creates two new professional development programs for teachers
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Virtual reality is entering the agricultural science classroom, and University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture researchers are helping teachers incorporate and create their own virtual reality resour
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Va. A.G. Jones Advocates for Stronger Guardrails Around Internet Safety
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Advocates for Stronger Guardrails Around Internet Safety
Joins coalition of Attorneys General in letter opposing bill that would weaken digital safety for Virginia's children
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Today, Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of Attorneys General writing in opposition to the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757. Despite its name, th
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YLD to Offer Webcast on Working in Legal Deserts
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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YLD to Offer Webcast on Working in Legal Deserts
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Registration is now open for " Justice Without Lawyers: Working in Legal Deserts " on July 29 at 11 a.m. CDT.
This one-hour virtual program will explore the significant and growing challenges surrounding indigent representation and the increasing prevalence of legal deserts.
A panel of judges and attorneys will
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