News Tipoffs - Tennessee Editors
AIDT's Castile Retiring After 33 Years, Taylor Named New Director
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 30 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news:
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AIDT's Castile retiring after 33 years, Taylor named new director
Ed Castile, director of Alabama Industrial Development Training, will retire Tuesday after 33 years leading the state's workforce recruitment organization.
In his more than three decades at the helm, AIDT has become a globally recognized entity. Its employee-readiness programs are a significant incentive offered to industries t
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American Farm Bureau Federation: Farmers Applaud Executive Order to Suspend Tariffs on Fertilizer
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
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Farmers Applaud Executive Order to Suspend Tariffs on Fertilizer
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on President Trump's executive order to lift countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco through early next year.
"Farmers applaud President Trump's executive order to suspend tariffs on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco. Skyrocketing fert
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Baker Donelson Adds 11 Associates Firm-Wide
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 30 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Baker Donelson Adds 11 Associates Firm-Wide
These associates and their primary areas of practice are:
Baltimore, Maryland
* Joseph Fried (Tax)
* Emily Levy (Labor & Employment)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
* Brooke Bahlinger Caruso (Labor & Employment)
Charleston, South Carolina
* Nicholas R. Fowler (Commercial Litigation)
Houston, Texas
* Summer Williamson (New Litigator)
Nashville, Tennes
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Center for American Progress: SAVE Act Is Stalled in Congress, But State Versions Are Being Advanced Across the Country
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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The SAVE Act Is Stalled in Congress, But State Versions Are Being Advanced Across the Country
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act may be stalled in Congress, but a new report from the Center for American Progress warns that state versions of the legislation are being advanced around the country, making it harder for eligible American citizens to vote.
The report f
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Heather Currier Hunt to lead Leadership Development at St. Jude
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release:
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Heather Currier Hunt to lead Leadership Development at St. Jude
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital announced today that Heather Currier Hunt will serve as the senior vice president for the St. Jude Leadership Academy (SJLA), the office that manages leadership development programs for the institution. In this new role, Currier Hunt will create a best-in-cl
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Institute for Justice: Victory! Virginia Woman Allowed to Work With Patients Following Judge's Ruling
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 30 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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Victory! Virginia Woman Allowed to Work with Patients Following Judge's Ruling; Lawsuit Continues
Last week, substance abuse counselor Melissa Brown successfully passed a "screening assessment" allowing her to begin working with patients again. Melissa is currently challenging Virginia's "barrier crime" law, which prevented her from working with patients due to a decades-old con
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Mya Corcoran '25: Taking Her Writing From the Wilkes University Classroom to an International Journal
WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- Wilkes University issued the following news release:
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MYA CORCORAN '25: Taking Her Writing from the Wilkes Classroom to an International Journal
Mya Corcoran '25 crafted an impressive list of accomplishments while she was an English major at Wilkes. She was president and captain of the dance team, editor-in-chief of the Inkwell Quarterly, secretary of the Alpha Gamma Alpha Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta honor society, a peer writing consultant, an inter
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NASA Awards $849K to UAH-led Project to Improve Flash Drought Early Warning Across Southeast
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, June 30 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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NASA awards $849K to UAH-led project to improve flash drought early warning across Southeast
Paola Pinto
Flash droughts can develop in a matter of weeks, often before traditional drought indicators fully capture the growing risk. Now, a University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)-led project has been awarded $849,000 from NASA to help communities across the Southeastern United States identify, monitor an
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NewsNation Announces Special Programming for America's 250th Birthday on Saturday, July 4
IRVING, Texas, June 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release:
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NewsNation Announces Special Programming for America's 250th Birthday on Saturday, July 4
Network to Broadcast Live Throughout the Day from the National Mall
Four-Hour Special Primetime Broadcast Anchored by Leland Vittert, Elizabeth Vargas, Katie Pavlich, and Chris Stirewalt
CHICAGO, IL -NewsNation, America's fastest-growing cable news network in
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NMSU Foundation announces new board leadership, members
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 29 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU Foundation announces new board leadership, members
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The New Mexico State University Foundation begins its new fiscal year July 1 with Margaret Hardin '94, former CEO of Ergobaby, commencing her first year as board chair. Louis A. Vega '91, president of Dow North America, transitions to the role of outgoing chair. Joining Hardin on the executive committee of the Foundation are Carol S
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Pinnacle Financial Partners Adds Kristen Strickland as Commercial Banker in Huntsville
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 30 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds Kristen Strickland as Commercial Banker in Huntsville
Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus earlier this year, has added Kristen Strickland as a financial advisor serving commercial clients based in Huntsville, Alabama. In this r
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Rep. Behn Files 14 Civil Rights Complaints Against DCS
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Rep. Behn Files 14 Civil Rights Complaints Against DCS
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Rep. Aftyn Behn, D-Nashville, has filed 14 federal civil rights complaints against the Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights, alleging widespread violations involving the treatment of children with disabilities and foste
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Roosevelt University: College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences Welcomes Four Faculty Members
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news:
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The College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (CHESS) Welcomes Four New Faculty Members
Roosevelt's College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (CHESS) is pleased to welcome four new faculty members to the school for the fall 2026 semester.
Sharvin Maisuria will be the new Paralegal Studies program director, taking the place of Carrie Lausen. Before joining Roosevelt, Maisuria was the dea
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SEC Network Takeover hands over the reins to SEC squads, July 3-18
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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SEC Network Takeover hands over the reins to SEC squads, July 3-18
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For the 12th consecutive summer, the SEC Network Takeover returns to SEC Network, presenting all 16 Southeastern Conference schools a dedicated day of network programming.
Beginning Friday, July 3, each school takes center stage as they team up with SECN to feature an entire day filled with the grea
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Stop the Sting! UT Extension Shares Fire Ant Control Tips
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 29 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Stop the Sting! UT Extension Shares Fire Ant Control Tips
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Insects could cause life-threatening allergic reactions
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Fire ants are a common nuisance across Tennessee, known for their painful stings and unsightly dirt mounds in lawns and outdoor spaces. However, for individuals who are allergic, these pests can cause potentially life-threatening re
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Tennessee State Parks Invites Public Input on Transformation of McDonald Farm to New State Park
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news release:
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Tennessee State Parks Invites Public Input on Transformation of McDonald Farm to New State Park
Tennessee State Parks officials are inviting the public to participate in the transformation of a significant portion of McDonald Farm in Hamilton County to a new state park.
Community members and park supporters are encouraged to attend an open house designed to gathe
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Tennessee Tech once again named state's No. 1 public university by 'Money'
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, June 29 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech once again named state's No. 1 public university by 'Money'
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Tennessee Tech University has once again been recognized as Tennessee's top public university by personal finance website Money, earning the highest rating of any public institution in the state in the publication's newly released 2026 " Best Colleges in America " guide.
Tech received a rare four-star rati
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TSU's Aaron Nkrumah Signs Exhibit 10 Contract with Denver Nuggets
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 29 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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TSU's Aaron Nkrumah Signs Exhibit 10 Contract with Denver Nuggets
By TSU Athletics
Tennessee State's Aaron Nkruma has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Denver Nuggets, earning an opportunity to compete for an NBA roster spot after completing one of the most accomplished seasons in program history.
The agreement comes immediately following the 2026 NBA Draft and marks the next step in a pre-dr
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Two Months Out: Continuing Developments After Challenges to Rescheduling Order are Ongoing
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Two Months Out: Continuing Developments After Challenges to Rescheduling Order are Ongoing
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Since the Monday, May 4, 2026, filing of the Smart Approaches to Marijuana, Inc. v. Department of Justice petition challenging the legality of the Department of Justice's ("DOJ") order rescheduling medical marijuana to Schedule III (the "Rescheduling Order"), two more petitions have similarl
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Upbeat Pioneer Quest enables incoming students to make final preparations to begin studies at Tusculum University
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, June 27 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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Upbeat Pioneer Quest enables incoming students to make final preparations to begin studies at Tusculum University
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GREENEVILLE - Excitement filled the campus as incoming students of Tusculum University entered the next phase of preparing to become college students by attending orientation and seeing what awaits them.
New student Charis Rietveld holds a Zeke stress ball as she stands with her family for
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Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math and Science students showcase knowledge and skills gained at Summer Academy
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math and Science students showcase knowledge and skills gained at Summer Academy
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GREENEVILLE - Five weeks of thorough preparation and mentoring by Tusculum University staff members with local high school students participating in a summer program resulted in high-caliber research projects that highlighted their hands-on learning experience.
Abagail Taylor, left, discusses
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UT College of Veterinary Medicine Names New Department Head
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 29 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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UT College of Veterinary Medicine Names New Department Head
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Alumna Angela Rollins to lead Small Animal Clinical Sciences
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Angela Witzel Rollins, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition), has been named head of the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, effective July 1, 2026.
Rollins is
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