Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Tennessee
Ala. A.G. Marshall, Co-signers Issue Letter to Secretary of State Rubio on National Security Vulnerabilities in Foreign GLP1, Peptide Supply Chains
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 23 (TNSletter) -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following letter with co-signers to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the national security vulnerabilities in foreign GLP1 and peptide supply chains:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 17, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Secretary Rubio:
We, the Attorneys General of Alabama and 19 other States, would first like to ackn
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APSU to host Saxophone Day Concert on Sept. 27
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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APSU to host Saxophone Day Concert on Sept. 27
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Dr. Lucas Hopkins, professor of saxophone at APSU and a prominent soloist and chamber musician. | Contributed photo
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University's Department of Music, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is presenting the Saxophone Day Concert at 3 p.m. on Sept. 27 in the George and Sharon Mabry
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Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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September 22, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan group of 47 other attorneys general in urging eligible consumers to submit claims for compensation from generic drug manufacturers that illegally colluded to raise prices. The U.S. Dist
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 22 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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Lincoln - Attorney General Hilger is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval of a pl
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general, is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases, and to submit a claim for compensation.
Raoul and the coalition filed
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Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 22 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices
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As Oregon families deal with skyrocketing costs for everyday necessities like prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging Oregonians to check if they're owed money(Opens in a new tab/window) from pharmaceutical corporations who were caught secretly conspiring to drive up prices to pad their profit
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Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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Press Releases
Attorney General Tong, along with the Attorneys General of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of
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Babbs Hollett named faculty coordinator of teacher education accreditation
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news:
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Babbs Hollett named faculty coordinator of teacher education accreditation
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Karen Babbs Hollett, assistant teaching professor of curriculum and instruction in the Penn State College of Education, has been named the college's faculty coordinator of teacher education accreditation and certification.
In the new role, Babbs Hollett will work with
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Building healthy routines for a balanced college life
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Building healthy routines for a balanced college life
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College life can be busy. Between classes, studying, work, extracurricular activities and time with friends, it can be easy for students to feel like there are never enough hours in the day.
Building routines and making time for self-care can help students manage busy schedules while making space for the things that support their over
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Court Allows State's Roblox Lawsuit to Proceed
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Court Allows State's Roblox Lawsuit to Proceed
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The Williamson County Chancery Court has denied Roblox Corp.'s request to dismiss Tennessee's consumer protection lawsuit against the company, allowing the case to proceed, according to a news release from state Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti.
The state sued Roblox in December 2025, alleging the company misled
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Crow '10 Publishes Sixth Children's Book
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 22 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news:
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Crow '10 Publishes Sixth Children's Book
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University of the Ozarks alumna Robyn (Crow) Wall '10 of Nashville, Tenn., has published her sixth children's book, "Candi the Candicorn," just in time for Halloween.
The book is published by Scholastic and is illustrated by Joelle Murray. The story follows a "treat-loving, magical autumn unicorn who is shunned by a trick-loving Halloween monster town."
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Department of the Interior Announces Appointments to Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release:
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Department of the Interior Announces Appointments to Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council
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WASHINGTON, DC - The Department of the Interior today announced the council members for the recently reestablished Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council. The federal advisory council provides recommendations to the federal government through the Secretaries
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Department of the Interior Announces Appointments to Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release:
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Department of the Interior Announces Appointments to Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council
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WASHINGTON, DC - The Department of the Interior today announced the council members for the recently reestablished Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council. The federal advisory council provides recommendations to the federal governmen
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DOE Office of Environmental Management: Synergy Across Gaseous Diffusion Sites Fuels Cleanup and Revitalization
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management issued the following news release:
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Synergy Across Gaseous Diffusion Sites Fuels Cleanup and Revitalization
September 22, 2026
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Leaders from the nation's gaseous diffusion plant (GDP) complex participated in the "Enriching Communities - A Renewed Purpose for America's GDP Complex" panel at the National Cleanup Workshop.
Joel Bradburne, principal deputy assistant secretary, U.S. Departme
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ETSU College of Nursing Celebrates Naming of Jessica Colter Academic Student Success Center
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU College of Nursing Celebrates Naming of Jessica Colter Academic Student Success Center
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East Tennessee State University's College of Nursing celebrated the dedication and ribbon-cutting of the Jessica Colter Academic Student Success Center on Sept. 22, honoring the legacy of a former nursing student while expanding support for the next generation of nurses.
Named in memory of Jessica
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Federal Register: Justice Dept. Lands Antitrust Settlement Prohibiting Pinnacle Property Management Services From Using RealPage Inc. Price-Fixing Software
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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United States of America, et al. v. RealPage, Inc., et al.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement
Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Antitrust Procedures and Penalties Act, 15 U.S.C. 16(b)-(h), that a proposed Final Judgment, Stipulation, and Competitive Impact Statement have been filed with the United States District Court for the
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FHU Theatre Invites Audiences to Find the Light in "These Shining Lives"
HENDERSON, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- Freed-Hardeman University posted the following news:
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FHU Theatre Invites Audiences to Find the Light in "These Shining Lives"
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HENDERSON, Tenn. -(Sept. 22, 2026) -For Freed-Hardeman University student director Natalie Barker, the beauty of "These Shining Lives" is found not only in the true story behind it but also in the joy its characters find in one another, even as their lives take a devastating turn.
"This show finds the joy they have in being t
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Florida A&M University Strikes Boldly to No. 79 Among the Nation's Top Public Universities on 2027 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 21 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news:
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Florida A&M University Strikes Boldly to No. 79 Among the Nation's Top Public Universities on 2027 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
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13-spot rise places FAMU in the Top 80, while a 37-place gap separates FAMU from the next-highest-ranked public HBCU
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida A&M University (FAMU) has strengthened its standing among the nation
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Former State Employee's First Amendment Lawsuit Moves Forward
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Former State Employee's First Amendment Lawsuit Moves Forward
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A former state employee's lawsuit for First Amendment discrimination can continue after Judge Aleta Trauger on Monday overruled a motion to dismiss it, according to the Nashville Banner newsletter.
Monica Meeks, an employee of the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, was fired last year ho
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FTC Endorses Education Department Proposal to Expand Higher Education Accreditation Options
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Endorses Education Department Proposal to Expand Higher Education Accreditation Options
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The Federal Trade Commission strongly endorsed the Department of Education's proposed reforms to promote competition among accreditation agencies. Increased competition among accreditors and lower administrative burdens could lower the cost and improve the quality of higher education for millions of America
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Gilkey Ineligible as House Write-In Candidate
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Gilkey Ineligible as House Write-In Candidate
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Tennessee Elections Coordinator Mark Goins has ruled Kyler Gilkey ineligible as a write-in candidate for the Tennessee House District 93 race, the Daily Memphian reports. Gilkey, a congressional aide from Memphis, filed to run as a write-in candidate by the Sept. 14 deadline after previously seeking the Democratic no
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In an era of uncertainty, Maryville College boasts increases in enrollment, retention and graduation rates, and academic profile
MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- Maryville College posted the following news:
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In an era of uncertainty, Maryville College boasts increases in enrollment, retention and graduation rates, and academic profile
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Key Takeaways
* Maryville College sees a 4.1% increase in enrollment, reflecting its strong academic profile despite national trends.
* The College's growth is supported by strategic investments in partnerships and facilities like the Downtown Center and Alexander Institute.
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LAWSUIT: FIRE announces lawsuit against Tennessee police department over pre-dawn raid at critic's home
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 22 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release:
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LAWSUIT: FIRE announces lawsuit against Tennessee police department over pre-dawn raid at critic's home
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* Police in Kingsport, Tennessee, staged the raid to arrest Joshua Gibbons after he filmed and criticized a speeding officer nine days earlier
* The arrest was conducted in a pre-dawn raid at his elderly mother's home because of Gibbons' online videos
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Learning to adapt: How CASA helps students find what works
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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Learning to adapt: How CASA helps students find what works
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Transitioning from high school to college is more than a change in class times for a first-year student.
The first semester of college marks a shift from teachers structuring academic life to students navigating it on their own. This shift can be difficult for first-year students as they balance new responsibilities,
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $6.08M Sale of Childcare Facility in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
ENCINO, California, Sept. 23 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $6.08M Sale of Childcare Facility in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
MURFREESBORO, Tenn., Sept. 22, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a net-leased childcare facility occupied by O2B Kids! in the Nashville MSA. The property sold f
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Meet Linnie the Linedog
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 [Category: Energy] -- The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association posted the following news:
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Meet Linnie the Linedog
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Linnie the Linedog is officially zipping through Tennessee bringing electric co-op news that is simply first rate.
"Whenever you need help, a safety tip or a reason to smile, Linnie is here for you," said Shane Read, Tennessee Electric Co-ops creative director.
Proudly supported by Tennessee Electric Co-ops, Linne the Linedog is a lo
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Mizzou Continues to Rise in the U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 22 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
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Mizzou continues to rise in the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings
Record student success and tremendous growth in breakthrough research fuel the university's climb to a Top 100 national university.
Sept. 22, 2026
The University of Missouri is cementing its place on the national stage, ranking among the top 100 in U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges list.
The recognition reflects a remark
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MLConnect celebrates 20,000 broadband subscribers
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 [Category: Energy] -- The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association posted the following news:
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MLConnect celebrates 20,000 broadband subscribers
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MLConnect, the broadband subsidiary of Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative, is celebrating surpassing 20,000 broadband subscribers across the five counties it serves.
"We are proud to reach 20,000 subscribers, but more importantly, we are proud of what that number represents because every connection matters
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MTSU Applied Philosophy Lyceum to explore 'Digital Cave' of algorithms
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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MTSU Applied Philosophy Lyceum to explore 'Digital Cave' of algorithms
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University's Applied Philosophy Lyceum speaker John Kaag (pronounced kag) will explore how the digital landscape is manipulating what people think, read and accept as reality.
Kaag, Donahue Professor of the Arts and professor of philosophy at the University of Massachusetts
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MTSU students take downtown stage through 'MTSU Rhythm: Live & Local at Puckett's' series
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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MTSU students take downtown stage through 'MTSU Rhythm: Live & Local at Puckett's' series
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -A local restaurant, a longtime Murfreesboro tradition and Middle Tennessee State University's talented student musicians are coming together to give students a chance to experience what it is like to perform in a professional setting.
"MTSU Rhythm: Live & Local at Puckett's" br
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National Nurses United endorses Justin Pearson for Tennessee's 9th District
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 22 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United endorses Justin Pearson for Tennessee's 9th District
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National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Justin Pearson for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District. Pearson has spent his life fighting for justice for his community, including holdin
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New battery chemistry could help lithium-sulfur batteries store more energy
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news:
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New battery chemistry could help lithium-sulfur batteries store more energy
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Lithium-sulfur batteries are an experimental alternative to today's lithium-ion batteries that could store considerably more energy for their weight but have proved difficult to make durable and practical.
Now, researchers at Vanderbilt University and the University of Maryland have demonstrated a new app
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New scientific research projects study heart/brain connection to migraines, headaches
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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New scientific research projects study heart/brain connection to migraines, headaches
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DALLAS, TX and WILMINGTON, DE, Sept. 22, 2026 -For the first time, the American Headache Society and the American Heart Association are collaborating to co-fund an Innovative Project Award to advance scientific research on the effects migraine or other headache disorders have on cardi
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Our Why
DAYTON, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- Bryan College posted the following news:
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Our Why
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Above All blog series, Post 1 -Dr. Nick Pacurari, Vice President for Enrollment Services & Student Life
When I first arrived on a college campus, I was a new Christian. The certainty of what Jesus had done for me on the cross was a central reality of my life. But the depth of the Gospel and the unconditional love of God were foreign to me. Growing into that depth is the work of a lifetime, and helping st
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Panelists Reflect on Success Formula for New Energy Development at EM Sites
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management issued the following news release:
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Panelists Reflect on Success Formula for New Energy Development at EM Sites
September 22, 2026
ARLINGTON, Va. -- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) Senior Advisor Jim Kahler joined private sector partners on a National Cleanup Workshop panel to share insight on the thriving new energy developments taking root across EM sites since t
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People Behind the Power - Meet Bill Jackson
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 [Category: Energy] -- The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association posted the following news:
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People Behind the Power - Meet Bill Jackson
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Whether he is helping a member that comes into his local co-op office, spending time with his now grown children or planning for a well-deserved retirement, Bill Jackson is one of the people behind the power.
Jackson was born, raised and still calls Ramer in southwestern McNairy County home today.
"I live right ac
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Pinnacle is the No. 1 bank in Nashville by deposits and No. 4 in Atlanta as deposit growth shows continued momentum across the Southeast
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 22 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle is the No. 1 bank in Nashville by deposits and No. 4 in Atlanta as deposit growth shows continued momentum across the Southeast
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FDIC market share data reflects continued execution of growth model during integration
Pinnacle Financ
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Power Ready
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 [Category: Energy] -- The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association posted the following news:
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Power Ready
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Tennessee Electric Co-ops joined the Tennessee Emergency Management Authority in helping Tennesseans get during the month of September.
"Collaboration is at the heart of how TEMA operates," said Joshua Ogunyemi, TEMA community relations officer. "We connect the dots across emergency management by building and nurturing partnerships, like the one
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Red, White, Blue and Gold: ETSU to celebrate 2026 Homecoming
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Red, White, Blue and Gold: ETSU to celebrate 2026 Homecoming
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There's something special about Homecoming season at East Tennessee State University. It's a time when campus comes alive with school spirit, longtime traditions and opportunities to celebrate what makes the Buccaneer community unique.
This year, ETSU invites students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to celebrate Ho
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REJECTED: Montgomery County Sheriff's Office to Revise Flock Camera Policy
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Montgomery County Sheriff's Office to Revise Flock Camera Policy
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The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is reviewing and revising its policy governing the use of Flock license plate-reading cameras following the start of Sheriff Mike Oliver's term, Clarksville Now reports. The updated policy will establish clearer standards for personnel access, authorized uses,
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Rhodes College Rises Into Top 50 for National Liberal Arts Colleges in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 23 -- Rhodes College issued the following news:
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Rhodes College Rises Into Top 50 for National Liberal Arts Colleges in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
September 22, 2026
Rhodes College has made impressive strides, moving up six spots to No. 49 (tied) in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges rankings for National Liberal Arts Colleges. This recognition reflects the institution's commitment to academic quality and graduate success, evaluated among coll
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Sabbatical Spotlight: Associate Professor of Political Science Jeremy Strickler
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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Sabbatical Spotlight: Associate Professor of Political Science Jeremy Strickler
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Sabbatical Spotlight explores the meaningful and innovative work University of Tennessee at Chattanooga faculty members undertake during professional development leave. The series also illustrates how leave can advance scholarly, creative, teaching and professional work.
Professional development
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SBA: FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas Into Commercial Capability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release:
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FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas into Commercial Capability
September 22, 2026
WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. The FAST Program provides small businesses and s
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Sedgwick Appoints Courtney Welton as Global Chief Legal Officer
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 23 -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release:
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Sedgwick Appoints Courtney Welton as Global Chief Legal Officer
September 22, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Sedgwick, the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, has appointed Courtney Welton as Global Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
In this role, Welton will serve as a member of the executive leadership team an
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Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Chairman Cruz: Let's Protect College Sports for the Thousands of Student Athletes Navigating 'the Wild West'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release:
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September 22, 2026
Chairman Cruz: Let's Protect College Sports for the Thousands of Student Athletes Navigating 'the Wild West'
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, with a vote of 70-21, the Senate cleared the motion to invoke cloture on the Cruz-Cantwell substitute amendment for the Protect College Sports Act. Ahead of the vote, Senate Commerce
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September 'Out of the Blue': Meet MTSU's new VP for student affairs, dean of students [+VIDEO]
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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September 'Out of the Blue': Meet MTSU's new VP for student affairs, dean of students [+VIDEO]
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Making sure students find their place at Middle Tennessee State University is the focus of the new vice president for student affairs and dean of students' goal as he begins his first semester at the university.
Program host Andrew Oppmann, vice president for marketing and
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Shelby County DA Names New Deputy, Associate Deputy
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Shelby County DA Names New Deputy, Associate Deputy
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Two Memphis prosecutors are moving into new leadership roles at the Shelby County District Attorney's Office, the Daily Memphian reports. Memphis native Lessie Rainey will serve as deputy district attorney (DA), while Monica Timmerman will serve as associate deputy DA.
The appointments fill vacancies created b
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Southeast Cherokee Construction Urges SBA to Preserve Realistic Economic Boundaries in Federal Construction Set-Asides
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1491 Furnace Street | Montgomery, AL 36104
334-264-1770
21 September 2026
RE: SBA Proposed Small Business Size Standards - Docket SBA-2026-0199
U.S. Small Business Administration
Office of Size Standards
Introduction and SCC Background
Southeast Cherokee Construction, Inc. (SCC) respectfully submits these comm
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Study shows how abortion bans shape physicians' clinical decisions
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release:
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Study shows how abortion bans shape physicians' clinical decisions
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A new study by a collaborative group of researchers shows how near-total abortion bans can reshape how physicians make clinical decisions, sometimes delaying or limiting care for pregnant patients facing serious medical complications. The study draws on interviews with 32 physicia
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TDCI Adds Chatbot "Iris" To Its Customer Service Center Team
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 23 -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news:
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TDCI Adds Chatbot "Iris" To Its Customer Service Center Team
September 22, 2026
NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) proudly announces the arrival of Iris, an A.I.-powered chatbot providing high-quality customer service support for licensed Tennessee professionals 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Named for Tennessee's state flower, Iris is a
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Tenn. Association of Mental Health Organizations Urges CMS to Protect Behavioral Health Reimbursement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements;
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TENN. COMMISSIONER GONZALES ANNOUNCES WEEKLY FORMULA RATE SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 23 -- Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales issued the following news:
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COMMISSIONER GONZALES ANNOUNCES WEEKLY FORMULA RATE SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
September 22, 2026
NASHVILLE--Commissioner of Financial Institutions Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 10.85 percent per annum.
The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 6.85
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Tennessee Court Allows Consumer Protection Case Against Roblox to Proceed
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Court Allows Consumer Protection Case Against Roblox to Proceed
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The Chancery Court of Williamson County has denied Roblox Corporation's request to throw out Tennessee's consumer protection lawsuit against the company, allowing the case to move forward.
The State sued Roblox in December 2025, alleging that the company misled parents and children about the safety of its
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Tennessee Tech marks 12 straight years as a 'best national university' on U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech marks 12 straight years as a 'best national university' on U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings
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For the 12th straight year, Tennessee Tech University has been named a "best national university" by U.S. News & World Report.
The news publication's 2027 rankings, released today, place Tech among the top three public universities in Tennessee, even as other in-st
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Tennessee Tech's College of Education & Human Sciences earns top honors from national accreditor
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech's College of Education & Human Sciences earns top honors from national accreditor
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Tennessee Tech University's College of Education & Human Sciences has received a prestigious national award from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), one of the nation's leading accrediting bodies for educator preparation programs.
Tech was one of only two
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Transfer of lithium-7 salt accelerates molten salt reactor deployment
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Transfer of lithium-7 salt accelerates molten salt reactor deployment
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More than 60 years after the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) pioneered molten salt reactor technology, material from that historic effort are being prepared to support the next generation of advanced nuclear reactors.
Through a competitive award issued
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Turning wasted energy into reliable power
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 [Category: Energy] -- The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association posted the following news:
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Turning wasted energy into reliable power
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Holston Electric Cooperative is turning a wasted energy resource into reliable, lower-cost power for their community with their Whitehorn Creek Generation Plant. This small energy project marks the first ethane power generation plant in the country and only the second for the planet.
"Co-ops have a proud history of i
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U of O Named a Top 10 University for 20th Straight Year
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 22 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news:
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U of O Named a Top 10 University for 20th Straight Year
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For the 20th consecutive year, University of the Ozarks is ranked among the top 10 regional colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report in its annual college rankings.
In the 2027 edition of U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges, released on Tuesday, Ozarks was ranked fourth overall among South Regional Colleges. The overall ra
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U.S. News and World Report places WKU among nation's best colleges
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 22 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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U.S. News and World Report places WKU among nation's best colleges
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Western Kentucky University has been ranked among the best in the country in 13 areas in the U.S. News and World Report's 2027 Best Colleges rankings.
The 2027 rankings include:
* Undergraduate Teaching Programs - Regional Universities (South), No. 12
* Best Colleges for Veterans - Regional Universities (South), No. 14
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USDA Cuts U.S. Corn and Sorghum Outlook as Weather Lowers Yields
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued 'Feed Outlook: September 2026,' coordinated by Steven M. Ramsey with contributions from Joshua Huang and Jennifer Bond. Approved by USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board and released Sept. 15, 2026, the report lowers U.S. corn and sorghum production forecasts because of reduced yield expectations, while projecting higher corn and sorghum farm prices amid tighter domestic supplies.
Global co
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USSPACECOM members participate in RAMIS
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Space Command issued the following news:
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USSPACECOM members participate in RAMIS
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - U.S. Space Command personnel attended the three-day Redstone Arsenal Mission Integration Seminar (RAMIS) held in Huntsville, Alabama, September 15-17, 2026.
RAMIS is a command-sponsored seminar designed to accelerate readiness, strengthen key partnerships, and prepare U.S. Space Command personnel for potential future op
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UT Climbs in U.S. News Best Value Rankings, No. 1 Public in Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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UT Climbs in U.S. News Best Value Rankings, No. 1 Public in Tennessee
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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, continues to earn national recognition for providing access to high-quality education, advancing its reputation for delivering an exceptional student experience. In the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges ranking, released Sept. 22, the university jumped nine spots in the "Best
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UT Health Sciences' BSN Program Ranked No. 1 in Tennessee
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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UT Health Sciences' BSN Program Ranked No. 1 in Tennessee
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For the second year in a row, the Bachelor of Science of Nursing (BSN) program at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences is the most highly ranked program in Tennessee, according to the U.S. News and World Report's 2027 Best Colleges listing.
The BSN ranks 26th among public undergraduate nursing programs in the U.
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Vanderbilt Health surgeons and staff provide free surgical care at Orthopaedics Outreach Day
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release:
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Vanderbilt Health surgeons and staff provide free surgical care at Orthopaedics Outreach Day
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It all started with a mole.
After Elizabeth Stebbins' life changed "dramatically and traumatically," according to her sister, Kim, she didn't have access to health insurance. This became an issue when Elizabeth needed medical attention for skin cancer but couldn't find a dermatologist t
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Vanderbilt Health to lead nationwide initiative to improve outcomes for critically ill patients
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release:
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Vanderbilt Health to lead nationwide initiative to improve outcomes for critically ill patients
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Vanderbilt Health has been awarded a federal contract providing up to $11.2 million over five years to establish and operate a first-of-its-kind critical illness clinical trials acceleration platform aimed at improving outcomes for patients in the ICU.
Each year, more than 4.6 million
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VPOPP Hosts Bipartisan Criminal Justice Legislation Event with Tennessee Policymakers
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news:
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VPOPP Hosts Bipartisan Criminal Justice Legislation Event with Tennessee Policymakers
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Earlier this month, Tennessee state legislators participated in a panel on bipartisan criminal justice efforts at Vanderbilt Law. Hosted by the Vanderbilt Project on Prosecution Policy (VPOPP), the panel featured Tennessee State Representative Bob Freeman, Tennessee State Senator Kerry Roberts, and Heather Meshell, fo
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WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
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Attorney General Nick Brown is urging Washington consumers and businesses to check their eligibility for compensation under a recent settlement for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here.
Following litigation by Washington and a coalition of 47 other states and t
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Western Iowa Tech Summer 2026 Graduates
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Sept. 21 -- Western Iowa Tech Community College posted the following news:
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Western Iowa Tech Summer 2026 Graduates
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Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) conferred degrees, diplomas, and certificates for Summer 2026 to the following list of WITCC graduates. An asterisk (*) denotes students graduating with honors.
GEORGIA
Covington
Caleb Kawela
IOWA
Akron
Jolie Sabaliauskas, *Carly West
Ames
Fatima Paez Quevedo
Anthon
Laiken Hamman
Aurelia
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What's Happening at WKU
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 22 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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What's Happening at WKU
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Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, September 22 through Saturday, October 10. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. (More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar)
Tuesday, September 22
Noon: Observe the Sun. Hardin Planetarium. Contact
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