News Tipoffs - Tennessee Editors
Abington Library to Host True Crime Week Sept. 21-24
BEEBE, Arkansas, Sept. 10 -- Arkansas State University-Beebe posted the following news:
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Abington Library to Host True Crime Week Sept. 21-24
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Arkansas State University-Beebe is excited to host a week of true crime speakers during the week of Sept. 21-24. The series is free admission and will be held in the Abington Library, located at 204 N. Palm Street in Beebe.
From a notorious child adoption scandal to a true crime story with roots in Beebe, the Abington Library True Crime Week wi
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AFP-AL Kicks Off "Sweet Home Freedom Tour" with Statewide Push for Regulatory Reform
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-AL Kicks Off "Sweet Home Freedom Tour" with Statewide Push for Regulatory Reform
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MONTGOMERY, AL - Americans for Prosperity-Alabama (AFP-AL) is kicking off the first leg of its "Sweet Home Freedom Tour" with ten stops across the state in September. The goal of the tour is to build public support for a slate of policy priorities ahead of the 2027 legislative session.
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AG Labrador Demands Feds Strengthen Rules to Fight Illegal Robocalls
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 10 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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AG Labrador Demands Feds Strengthen Rules to Fight Illegal Robocalls
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BOISE, ID - Attorney General Raul Labrador and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP rul
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AG Nessel Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illega
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Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Update
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Update
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Recent news coverage regarding Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown and West has generated understandable concern across the communities we serve. Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown and West are vital to this community and will remain open and operational.
Our heritage in Middle Tennessee spans more than 125 years, a
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 9 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requir
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN 'KNOW YOUR UPSTREAM PROVIDER RULES' TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN 'KNOW YOUR UPSTREAM PROVIDER RULES' TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
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Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general, is pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using t
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Attorney General Rayfield Pushes FCC to Stop Phone Companies from Looking the Other Way on Robocalls
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Pushes FCC to Stop Phone Companies from Looking the Other Way on Robocalls
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield is calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to close loopholes that let scammers flood the U.S. phone network with illegal robocalls. The coalition wants the FCC to require phone companies to do a better job vetting who they do business with, so
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Austin Peay sets enrollment record for second straight year, welcomes largest freshman class in eight years
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 9 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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Austin Peay sets enrollment record for second straight year, welcomes largest freshman class in eight years
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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -Austin Peay State University has set a new all-time enrollment record for the second consecutive year, with 11,338 students registered for Fall 2026. Last fall's record was 11,161.
The growth is led by the university's largest incoming freshman class since 2018, with
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Autopsies Detail 2 Memphis Task Force-Involved Deaths
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Autopsies Detail 2 Memphis Task Force-Involved Deaths
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Autopsy reports for two men killed by members of the Memphis Safe Task Force show that Jonah Neal died from a gunshot wound to the neck and Alfonzo Ivy died from multiple gunshot wounds, the Commercial Appeal reports. Neal was shot by a Homeland Security Investigations special agent on May 20 after his family
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Award-winning author Destiny O. Birdsong to visit Austin Peay on Sept. 24
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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Award-winning author Destiny O. Birdsong to visit Austin Peay on Sept. 24
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Destiny O. Birdsong. | Contributed photo
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University's Zone 3 Press, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is hosting award-winning author Destiny O. Birdsong for a free public reading and book signing at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, in Art + Design Room
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Centre College Welcomes New Faculty Members for 2026-27
DANVILLE, Kentucky, Sept. 11 -- Centre College issued the following news:
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Centre College welcomes new faculty members for 2026-27
September 10, 2026
Centre is excited to welcome 11 new professors and instructors to teach full-time at the College for the 2026-27 school year. These new faculty include tenure-track professors in Economics and Business, Engineering, and Theatre, along with visiting professors who bring their expertise to Centre while faculty are on sabbatical leave or teac
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Christian Brothers University Makes Forbes' "America's Top Colleges" List for Second Consecutive Year
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- Christian Brothers University posted the following news:
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Christian Brothers University Makes Forbes' "America's Top Colleges" List for Second Consecutive Year
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Christian Brothers University (CBU) has once again earned a place on Forbes' "America's Top Colleges" list for the 2026-27 academic year, marking the University's second consecutive appearance among the nation's top 500 colleges.
CBU is one of only 10 colleges and universities in Tennessee to re
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ETSU student named to 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellowship
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU student named to 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellowship
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East Tennessee State University Student Kenley Green has been named a 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellow, recognizing her commitment to civic leadership, community service and improving the well-being of rural Appalachian communities.
Green, a Quillen Honors Scholar majoring in biology and history with a minor in culture and health, connects
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ETSU student pharmacist selected for national 'Aspiring Academics Program'
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU student pharmacist selected for national 'Aspiring Academics Program'
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Her love of pharmacy and academia started in Brazil.
Brunella Martinelli de Medeiros Fiuza enjoyed helping patients in her role as a pharmacist at a local clinic in Vitoria, Espirito Santo, Brazil, but she also enjoyed helping students at various levels learn Spanish and Latin American culture while pursuing gradu
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Fall faculty assembly celebrates research, service awards
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Fall faculty assembly celebrates research, service awards
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Vanderbilt faculty filled the Student Life Center for the 2026 Fall Faculty Assembly on Sept. 3, listening as Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost C. Cybele Raver celebrated their achievements and their dedication to students.
Faculty Senate Chair and Principal Senior Lecturer of Classical and Religious Studies Jason H
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Former Titans Scout Sentenced to Consecutive Life Terms
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Former Titans Scout Sentenced to Consecutive Life Terms
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A Nashville judge this week sentenced former Tennessee Titans scout Blaise Taylor to two consecutive life sentences for the murders of his pregnant girlfriend, Jade Benning, and their unborn child, WKRN reports. Taylor was convicted of first-degree murder in Benning's death and the death of the unborn child
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From Austin Peay to D.C.: Bridget Harper gains international experience through The Washington Center
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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From Austin Peay to D.C.: Bridget Harper gains international experience through The Washington Center
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Bridget Harper, a senior political science major at Austin Peay State University with a minor in international studies. | Photo by Sean McCully
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -Austin Peay State University senior Bridget Harper has always had a passion for understanding and helping people across the world
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Harshbarger Introduces Legislation to Fix Outdated FDA Drug Preclusion Rules, Protect Access to Dietary Supplements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Harshbarger Introduces Legislation to Fix Outdated FDA Drug Preclusion Rules, Protect Access to Dietary Supplements
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Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) today introduced the Dietary Supplement Innovation Act, legislation that modernizes the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) drug preclusion provision to establish regulatory certainty, ensure pharmaceutical innovation,
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Ideological Wars Have Contributed to the Decline of Civics Education, New PPI Report Finds
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrpt) -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release:
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Ideological Wars Have Contributed to the Decline of Civics Education, New PPI Report Finds
Time for a Renaissance in Teaching the American Political Tradition
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Nearly four in five American eighth graders score below proficient in civics, the federal government spends roughly 100 times less per student on the subject compared with STEM, and about one-third of Amer
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Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Senior VP Shanks Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education released the following written testimony by Kate Shanks, senior vice president of public affairs at the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, from a Sept. 1, 2026, hearing entitled "Supporting Working Families: State-Led Child Care Solutions":
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Chair Kiley, Ranking Member Bonamici, and Members of the Committee:
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce appreciates this opportunit
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Kremers '24: Through the Lens of an Entrepreneur
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 10 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news:
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Kremers '24: Through the Lens of an Entrepreneur
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What began as a creative venture for University of the Ozarks alumnus Matthew Kremers '24 while he was still in high school has grown into a career that now takes him and his wife, Kylee, across the country -cameras in hand and usually with a sporting event in their sights.
The newlyweds are the team behind Stixx Media, an Alma, Arkansas-based p
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Law Firm Secures $220M TennCare Contract for Client
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Law Firm Secures $220M TennCare Contract for Client
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Attorneys at the Nashville office of law firm Adams & Reese recently secured a $220 million TennCare contract for their client Automated Health Systems (AHS) following a two-year procurement dispute, the Nashville Post reports. Adams & Reese represented AHS in successfully defending the 2025 award and allowing t
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Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt joins Golisano Children's Alliance with $40 million gift to advance pediatric heart care
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release:
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Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt joins Golisano Children's Alliance with $40 million gift to advance pediatric heart care
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Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt received a transformative $40 million gift from entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader Tom Golisano. In recognition of Mr. Golisano's generosity, the hospital's nationally ranked he
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New Record for Women Gubernatorial Nominees, Other Results From New Hampshire & Rhode Island Primaries From CAWP
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 11 -- The Center for American Women and Politics issued the following news release:
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New Record for Women Gubernatorial Nominees And Other Results from New Hampshire & Rhode Island Primaries from CAWP
September 10, 2026
Primary elections were held this week in New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Full results for women candidates in federal and statewide executive races are available on this post on our Election Analysis page; there is one undecided race feat
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Paris Attorney Dies at 82
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Paris Attorney Dies at 82
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Paris attorney William Thompson "Bill" Looney died Sept. 6 at age 82. Looney began practicing law in Paris in 1970 after earning his law degree from Memphis State University Law School in 1969. A solo practitioner, he represented individuals and businesses from his office at the corner of North Poplar and West Washington streets. Funeral
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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Protect Communities from Machine Gun Conversion Devices
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release:
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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Protect Communities from Machine Gun Conversion Devices
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SB 1449 Will Keep Communities, Law Enforcement Safe by Banning Glock Switches and Other Machine Gun Conversion Devices, Aligning Pennsylvania with 29 Other States
HARRISBURG, Pa. -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots network, Moms Demand Action and Students Dema
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Pinkston Running as Independent in Governor's Race
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Pinkston Running as Independent in Governor's Race
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Independent candidate Lauren Pinkston is campaigning for governor as an alternative to the Republican and Democratic nominees, the Nashville Banner reports. Pinkston told supporters at a recent event that she believes some voters are dissatisfied with both parties and are seeking another option. Pinkston is campa
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Sanford Aberdeen welcomes new pediatrician
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Aberdeen welcomes new pediatrician
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Shukla provides comprehensive pediatric care, including newborn care, well-child visits, preventive care, adolescent care and management of common childhood illnesses.
Shukla earned her medical degree from C.U. Shah Medical College and Hospital in Gujarat, India, and completed her pediatrics residency at East Tennessee State Univ
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Sedgwick Data Identifies Trends Transforming Property Claims
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 11 (TNSrep) -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release:
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Sedgwick Data Identifies Trends Transforming Property Claims
Sedgwick 2026 Loss Adjusting Report Highlights Eight Trends Redefining Global Property Claims
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Sedgwick has released its annual Loss Adjusting Insights Report. The report examines eight of the most pressing trends and emerging risks shaping commercial and residentia
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Service at every milestone: UTC to celebrate staff and faculty achievements
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 9 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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Service at every milestone: UTC to celebrate staff and faculty achievements
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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga annually celebrates staff and faculty who have reached notable career milestones.
This year, 183 employees will be honored during the UTC Service Awards Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The luncheon, a signature event of Founder's Week, offers Universi
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Southern Environmental Law Center: TVA Sued for Violating Federal Clean Air Act at Its Cumberland Fossil Plant
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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TVA sued for violating federal Clean Air Act at its Cumberland Fossil Plant
CUMBERLAND CITY, Tenn. -- This week, the Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of Appalachian Voices and the Sierra Club, sued the Tennessee Valley Authority over the utility's failure to take federally required steps to protect Middle Tennessee communities from the harmful air
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Supreme Court Allows Parents Convicted of Murdering Son to Seek New Trial
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Supreme Court Allows Parents Convicted of Murdering Son to Seek New Trial
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The Tennessee Supreme Court has opened the door for Russell and Kaye Maze to seek additional post-conviction relief in connection with the 1999 death of their infant son after the medical examiner recanted his testimony that the child's death resulted from trauma, the Nashville Banner repor
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TBA YLD to Present 'Building Financial Freedom' Sept. 24
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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TBA YLD to Present 'Building Financial Freedom' Sept. 24
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The TBA Young Lawyers Division will present "Building Financial Freedom" Sept. 24 from noon to 1 p.m. CDT as a webcast designed to help lawyers make more confident financial decisions throughout their careers. Brooke Benjamin Kelley, an attorney, accountant and financial educator with Benjamin Law Firm in M
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Tenn. Comptroller of the Treasury: Former Huntland Band Booster Treasurer Indicted for Misappropriating Funds
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 11 -- The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury issued the following news release:
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Former Huntland Band Booster Treasurer Indicted for Misappropriating Funds
Huntland School is located in Franklin County
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An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office has resulted in the indictment of former Huntland School Band Booster Association treasurer Tiffany Limbaugh after investigators determined she misappropriated at least $2,018.05 in booster club funds
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Tenn. HHS Dept. Assistant Commissioner White Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education released the following written testimony by Jude White, assistant commissioner for child care and community services at the Tennessee Department of Human Services, from a Sept. 1, 2026, hearing entitled "Supporting Working Families: State-Led Child Care Solutions":
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Good morning Chairman Kiley, Ranking Member Bonamici, and members of the committee. Thank you for t
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Tennessee Supreme Court Boot Camp Returns Oct. 7
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Tennessee Supreme Court Boot Camp Returns Oct. 7
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Lawyers looking to sharpen their appellate advocacy skills should make plans to attend the 2026 Tennessee Supreme Court Boot Camp, returning to Nashville on Oct. 7. The program will give participants an opportunity to observe oral arguments in real cases at the Tennessee Supreme Court, followed by analysis and a qu
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Tennessee Tech Family Weekend set for Sept. 11-13
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech Family Weekend set for Sept. 11-13
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Tennessee Tech University will welcome Golden Eagle parents and families to campus Sept. 11-13 for Family Weekend, featuring opportunities to explore campus, enjoy activities together and cheer on the Golden Eagles in the second home football game in the newly renovated Tucker Stadium. The annual event is sponsored by Tech's Office
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Tennessee Tech nursing scholarship planned in memory of alumna, local nurse Syd Byrd
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech nursing scholarship planned in memory of alumna, local nurse Syd Byrd
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When Tennessee Tech University alumna Syd Byrd decided to become a nurse, she was already a wife, a mother of three and a college graduate.
She was also beginning a decades-long pattern of investing in others -one her family hopes to continue even after her March 2020 passing through a new schola
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UCLA Williams Institute: Estimated 323,700 Transgender Citizens Could Face Barriers to Voting at the Polls in the 2026 Midterm Elections
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 11 (TNSrep) -- The UCLA School of Law Williams Institute issued the following news release:
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An estimated 323,700 transgender citizens could face barriers to voting at the polls in the 2026 midterm elections
An estimated 1.3 million adult transgender U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in the November 2026 midterm elections, according to a new report by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law. In the United States, 36 states have voter ID laws that requ
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UGA Students Take the Wheel in Designing BMW Mean Machine
ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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UGA students take the wheel in designing BMW Mean Machine
Design students created this season's Mean Machine, blending Bulldog spirit with BMW innovation
Sep 10, 2026 -- By Halleigh Manibusan
"What's that coming down the track?"
The Mean Machine in red and black. This one, however, is driven by the creativity of students at the University of Georgia.
Since 2021, the BMW Mean Machine, a custom-wrapped B
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University Police to host the International Save a Life Tour on Sept. 16
ALFRED, New York, Sept. 10 -- The Alfred State College posted the following news:
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University Police to host the International Save a Life Tour on Sept. 16
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The Alfred State University Police Department will host the International Save a Life Tour on Wednesday, September 16. The safe driving program that includes hands-on virtual reality impaired and distracted driving simulators will take place from 10 AM to 2 PM in the Small Event Space in the Student Leadership Center.
"We are plea
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UTC English professor chases "The Allure of Elsewhere" in newest book
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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UTC English professor chases "The Allure of Elsewhere" in newest book
In 2014, Dr. Karen Babine packed up her tiny camper, loaded her two cats in the car and left Minneapolis for Nova Scotia.
She spent the next month camping her way east, eventually making it to New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince EdwardIsland.
"I had never been out that far east," said Babine, a UC Foundat
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UTC researchers earn U.S. patent for wearable essential tremor control device
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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UTC researchers earn U.S. patent for wearable essential tremor control device
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The wearable tremor-control device attaches around a person's forearm, with two mechanical supports extending over the back of the hand. Courtesy of Dr. Erkan Kaplanoglu.
A collaboration of researchers from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Marmara University in Turkiye has received a
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Va. A.G. Jones Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jones Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jay Jones and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using
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Vanderbilt University Peabody College: Fall Faculty Assembly Celebrates Research, Service Awards
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 11 -- Vanderbilt University Peabody College issued the following news:
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Fall faculty assembly celebrates research, service awards
Faculty theme for 2026-27 revealed: "Let us serve so that all may flourish."
Sep 10, 2026, 11:04 AM
Vanderbilt faculty filled the Student Life Center for the 2026 Fall Faculty Assembly on Sept. 3, listening as Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost C. Cybele Raver celebrated their achievements and their dedication to students.
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Volkswagen Debuts Further Advances for Its Comprehensive IQ.DRIVE(R) Advanced Driver Assistance System
HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release:
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Volkswagen debuts further advances for its comprehensive IQ.DRIVE(R) Advanced Driver Assistance System
* Travel Assist offers driver-initiated lane changes on more models
* Emergency Assist Plus can move the vehicle to the right-hand shoulder and bring it to a halt in the event of an unresponsive driver
* Predictive ACC is upgraded to help provide a more comfortable experience
* New Advance
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Welcoming our newest professors in the Faculty of Science
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Sept. 10 -- Saint Mary's University posted the following news:
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Welcoming our newest professors in the Faculty of Science
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With the excitement of a new academic year, Saint Mary's is pleased to welcome new professors to the Faculty of Science who bring research expertise in psychology, biology, earth science, environmental science, mathematics, and computing science. Read below to meet our new faculty members!
Dr. Mark Bowler
Department: Psychology
Specialty:
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White House Fact Sheet: Returning Biden Overcharges to Working Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 10, 2026:
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Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces the Working Families Obamacare Refunds
RETURNING BIDEN OVERCHARGES TO WORKING FAMILIES: Today, President Donald J. Trump announced that the federal government will return to the American people hundreds of millions in Obamacare overcharges, collected by the Biden Administration, by issuing refunds of $500 per person to nearly 1 million Americans in
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Wofford College: Madigan Opens Academic Year as 2026 Opening Convocation Speaker
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 11 -- Wofford College issued the following news:
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Welcoming what's ahead
Madigan opens academic year as 2026 Opening Convocation speaker
2026-09-10
Nathan Madigan '08, president of Autumn Glen Management Group, was Wofford College's Opening Convocation speaker, and Dr. Jay Dowd gave his first Opening Convocation welcome as the 12th president of Wofford College on Thursday, Sept 10, in Leonard Auditorium.
Classes began on Wednesday, Sept. 2. Opening
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