Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Tennessee
6th Circuit Rules Kalshi Subject to State Gambling Laws
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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6th Circuit Rules Kalshi Subject to State Gambling Laws
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The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously on Friday that Tennessee and Ohio can enforce their gambling laws against prediction market platform Kalshi. The judges found that Kalshi's sports-event contracts do not qualify as financial swaps subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Commodity
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Administration Seeks to Revive Transgender Inmate Policy
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Administration Seeks to Revive Transgender Inmate Policy
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The Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to lift a lower court's block on a Bureau of Prisons policy restricting transgender inmates' access to hormone treatments, gender-related surgeries and certain social accommodations, The Hill reports.
Under the bureau's policy, inmates currently re
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: How the Working Families Tax Cut is Helping Barbershops and Salons
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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How the Working Families Tax Cut is Helping Barbershops and Salons
Evan Honore and John Kartch
09/28/2026
In addition to No Tax on Tips, the Working Families Tax Cut is helping barbershops and salons with a provision called 45B, which facilitates customer tips on credit cards without triggering on unfair tax. This is the same treatment restaurants have had for decades, which is now finally available to b
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Ancient Tools Reveal How Ice Age Humans Learned the Land
OXFORD, Mississippi, Sept. 28 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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Ancient Tools Reveal How Ice Age Humans Learned the Land
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OXFORD, Miss. - At the end of the last Ice Age, early humans crisscrossed the Americas following seasons, rivers and game, often with a trusty spear in hand. Nearly 13,000 years later, archeologists are using those spearheads to study how America's first inhabitants understood risk.
Stone projectile points are among the few surviving trac
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APSU alumnus Larry W. Carroll ('76) establishes the Carroll Entrepreneurship Center
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 28 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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APSU alumnus Larry W. Carroll ('76) establishes the Carroll Entrepreneurship Center
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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University alumnus Larry Carroll ('76) has made a gift to establish the Carroll Entrepreneurship Center at APSU. The new center will serve as a university-wide, community-facing hub designed to expand innovation, support new venture creation, and strengthen the regional ec
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Ascension Saint Thomas River Park Hospital brings advanced CT imaging to McMinnville
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Ascension Saint Thomas River Park Hospital brings advanced CT imaging to McMinnville
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Ascension Saint Thomas River Park Hospital is enhancing local patient care with a next-generation CT scanner. As one of the first hospitals in Middle Tennessee to offer this advanced system, Ascension Saint Thomas River Park provides patients with access to faster, clea
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Attorney General Bonta Announces Settlement with Corteva to Restore Competition to Pesticide Market
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Announces Settlement with Corteva to Restore Competition to Pesticide Market
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a coalition of 12 attorneys general in securing a settlement with agricultural chemical company Corteva, Inc. resolving the lawsuit challenging the company's use of loyalty rebate progra
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, FTC SECURE $35 MILLION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN CASE AGAINST CORTEVA TO LOWER PESTICIDE PRICES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 28 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, FTC SECURE $35 MILLION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN CASE AGAINST CORTEVA TO LOWER PESTICIDE PRICES
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of coalition of 12 attorneys general, and the Federal Trade Commission today announced they have secured a $35 million proposed settlement with pesticide manufacturing giant Corteva Inc. that will lead to lower pestici
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California firm licenses 'potent' anti-measles antibodies from Vanderbilt Health for development, clinical testing
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 28 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release:
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California firm licenses 'potent' anti-measles antibodies from Vanderbilt Health for development, clinical testing
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Vanderbilt Health researchers and colleagues have isolated human monoclonal antibodies from previously infected individuals that potently neutralized the measles virus in the laboratory and strongly inhibited viral replication in two animal models.
California-based
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Colorado, FTC settlement with Corteva, Inc. lowers pesticide prices for farmers
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 28 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Colorado, FTC settlement with Corteva, Inc. lowers pesticide prices for farmers
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Sept. 28, 2026 (DENVER) - Colorado, along with the Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general, has secured a settlement agreement with pesticide manufacturing giant Corteva, Inc. that will lead to lower pesticide prices for farmers, Attorney General Phil Weiser announc
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ETSU aging data dashboard team earns statewide public health award
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 28 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU aging data dashboard team earns statewide public health award
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A statewide resource developed in part by East Tennessee State University to help communities better understand -and respond to -the needs of older Tennesseans has earned recognition from public health professionals across the state.
The ETSU Center for Rural Health and Research (CRHR), housed in the ETSU College of Publi
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Father-Daughter Entrepreneurs Plan to Introduce Refreshing, Non-Alcoholic Beverage for Life on the Water
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 28 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Father-Daughter Entrepreneurs Plan to Introduce Refreshing, Non-Alcoholic Beverage for Life on the Water
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Father-daughter entrepreneurs Bill Smith '78 (BUS) and Lindsay Smith are both experienced boaters who love a day of adventure on Long Island Sound or cruising on the ocean.
But an exhilarating day on the water can leave boating enthusiasts dehydrated because of a combination of heat, sun, an
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FTC, States Win Protections to Lower Pesticide Prices for American Farmers in Antitrust Case Against Corteva
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC, States Win Protections to Lower Pesticide Prices for American Farmers in Antitrust Case Against Corteva
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The Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of state attorneys general have secured a significant settlement agreement with pesticide manufacturing giant Corteva Inc. that will lead to lower pesticide prices for American farmers.
Under the terms of the settlement, Corteva will dismantle
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Going full throttle: APSU freshman competing in eNASCAR College iRacing Series
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 28 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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Going full throttle: APSU freshman competing in eNASCAR College iRacing Series
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A rendering of the Austin Peay State University-branded vehicle Van Drugmand is driving in the eNASCAR College iRacing Series. The series kicked off on Sept. 23, with $60,000 in scholarships on the line. | Contributed photo
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -Van Drugmand knew he wanted to be a NASCAR driver from the moment his fa
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Grimm to Offer Keynote Address at 38th Annual TBA Health Law Forum
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Grimm to Offer Keynote Address at 38th Annual TBA Health Law Forum
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November's 38th Annual TBA Health Law Forum will feature a keynote address by the Hon. Christi Grimm, managing director at BDO USA and former inspector general of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Grimm served at HHS for more than 10 years in various roles, including principal d
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Holland & Knight Continues Atlanta Growth with Addition of Top Corporate M&A Partner Anne Cox-Johnson
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Continues Atlanta Growth with Addition of Top Corporate M&A Partner Anne Cox-Johnson
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ATLANTA (September 28, 2026) - Holland & Knight continues to strengthen its market-leading Corporate, M&A and Securities Section nationwide with the addition of Anne Cox-Johnson, a recognized leader and trusted corporate advisor, as a partner in the Firm's Atlanta o
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How a UTC professor is helping first-year chemical engineering students explore career paths
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 28 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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How a UTC professor is helping first-year chemical engineering students explore career paths
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For chemical engineering students in Associate Professor Bradley Harris' First-Year Experience course at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, career questions are part of the coursework from the start.
What does a chemical engineer do? How can a student prepare for medical or
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ICYMI--Hagerty JoinsSunday Morning Futures on Fox News Channel to Discuss Trump, GOP Accomplishments
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI--Hagerty JoinsSunday Morning Futures on Fox News Channel to Discuss Trump, GOP Accomplishments
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WASHINGTON-On Sunday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking committees, joined Sunday Morning Futures on Fox News Channel to discuss the radical policies of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), President Donald Tru
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MTSU Campus Recreation removes barriers with free programs for students
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Sept. 28 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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MTSU Campus Recreation removes barriers with free programs for students
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -For Middle Tennessee State University students, participating in recreational activities is becoming less about what they can afford and more about what they want to try.
MTSU Campus Recreation has expanded its free programming this fall as part of a broader effort to remove barriers that can ke
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NAIA Welcomes CBU as New Member: Beginning in 2027-28
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 28 -- Christian Brothers University posted the following news:
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NAIA Welcomes CBU as New Member: Beginning in 2027-28
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Christian Brothers University has been approved for membership in the Mid-South Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), beginning with the 2027-28 academic year. The NAIA Council of Presidents approved CBU's membership Monday, September 28.
"This is a proud moment for Christian Brothers University," said Ro
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NASBLA Conference Highlights Boater Education, Industry Engagement
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 28 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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NASBLA Conference Highlights Boater Education, Industry Engagement
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On Sept. 15-17, the NMMA joined boating law leaders from across the country for the 67th Annual National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) Conference in Knoxville. As the conference's Presenting Sponsor, NMMA reinforced the recreational boating industry's commitmen
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds eight to Jacksonville team
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 28 [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 Financial Partners adds eight to Jacksonville team
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New additions continue growth trajectory for combined firm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 28, 2026 -Pinnacle Financial Partners added eight new financial services professionals, bringi
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Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Announces 2026 Superlative Award Recipients
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release:
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September 28, 2026
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Announces 2026 Superlative Award Recipients
(Alexandria, Va.) -- The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Superlative Awards: Builder of the Year, Service Company of t
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Report: Executions Rise as Death Penalty Use Remains Below Historical Levels
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Report: Executions Rise as Death Penalty Use Remains Below Historical Levels
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The number of executions in the United States has increased in recent years, with 47 people executed in 2025, the highest annual total since 2009, according to Axios. Florida accounted for 19 of those executions.
As of Sept. 24 of this year, 28 people have been executed, including one
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Supreme Court OKs Statewide Indigent Representation Roll Out, Hourly Rate Increase
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Supreme Court OKs Statewide Indigent Representation Roll Out, Hourly Rate Increase
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The Tennessee Supreme Court has approved a plan from the Appointed Counsel Commission (ACC) for statewide implementation of the new indigent representation system. The move comes after the court initially launched the plan in the 8th Judicial District.
According to a press releas
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Tennessee 4-H Celebrates National 4-H Week October 4-10
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 28 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Tennessee 4-H Celebrates National 4-H Week October 4-10
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Statewide theme days invite 4-H members, volunteers, alumni and supporters to celebrate
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -Tennessee 4-H will celebrate National 4-H Week October 4-10, recognizing a program that serves more than 157,000 youth across Tennessee each year. The annual celebration highlights the mission, accomplis
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Tennessee State Sen. Charlane Oliver and Constituents Challenge Illegal Retaliation in Response to Gerrymandering Fight
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release:
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Tennessee State Sen. Charlane Oliver and Constituents Challenge Illegal Retaliation in Response to Gerrymandering Fight
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NASHVILLE -Today, Tennessee state Senator Charlane Oliver and four of her constituents filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging that Senator Oliver's First Amendment rights were violated when she was retaliated against for speaking out against racial gerrymand
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Tennessee Tech professor draws on childhood challenges to inspire students to raise more than $25,000 for charity
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 28 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech professor draws on childhood challenges to inspire students to raise more than $25,000 for charity
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Students in a Tennessee Tech University organizational leadership course are learning that leadership is about more than managing people or turning a profit. They are putting classroom lessons into practice by planning and carrying out fundraising events for charitable
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Tennessee Wesleyan University Selected for $3 Million Title III Grant
ATHENS, Tennessee, Sept. 28 -- Tennessee Wesleyan University posted the following news:
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Tennessee Wesleyan University Selected for $3 Million Title III Grant
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Tennessee Wesleyan University's commitment to support student success and career readiness just received an over $3 million boost!
The project, themed "Tennessee Wesleyan University Pathways to Success: Strengthening College Persistence and Workforce Readiness", particularly focuses on two primary goals: increasing student succ
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Tennessee Wins Appeal in Major Sports Betting Fight with Kalshi
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 28 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Wins Appeal in Major Sports Betting Fight with Kalshi
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled in favor of Tennessee, rejecting Kalshi's claim that federal commodities law exempts its sports bets from Tennessee's laws. Kalshi is an online company offering sports bets without a Tennessee license. This decision lifts an order that previously blocked the State
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TSU Announces 2026 Homecoming Celebration 'The Blue Never Fades' Featuring T.I., Olympians, and Centenarian Legend
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 28 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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TSU Announces 2026 Homecoming Celebration 'The Blue Never Fades' Featuring T.I., Olympians, and Centenarian Legend
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - Thousands of alumni, students, and community members will gather in Music City from Oct. 11 to Oct. 17 as Tennessee State University hosts its 2026 Homecoming celebration under the theme "The Blue Never Fades."
The weeklong celebration of academi
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TSU Fall Career Fair Connects Students With Employers, Alumni and Career Opportunities
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 28 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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TSU Fall Career Fair Connects Students With Employers, Alumni and Career Opportunities
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - Tennessee State University's Career Development Center welcomed hundreds of students to its 2026 Fall Career Fair at the Gentry Center Complex. Themed "Lock In," the fair brought together more than 100 employers representing a wide range of industries, from Fortune 500 compa
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Tusculum to hold open house Oct. 17, enabling prospective students to explore campus, learn more about the university
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 28 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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Tusculum to hold open house Oct. 17, enabling prospective students to explore campus, learn more about the university
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GREENEVILLE - Students who are seeking an engaging traditional undergraduate college experience are invited to attend an open house Saturday, Oct. 17, at Tusculum University.
Prospective traditional undergraduate students can learn more about studying at Tusculum during an open house S
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UAMS East's William McClain Named Chief Administrative Officer of Helena Hospital
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 28 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
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UAMS East's William McClain Named Chief Administrative Officer of Helena Hospital
Sept. 28, 2026 | William McClain, administrative director at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) East Regional Campus in Helena-West Helena, will expand his role to include chief administrative officer at Helena Hospital, beginning Oct. 1.
McClain grew up in Marianna, Ar
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Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital's electronic health record system to undergo multimillion-dollar upgrade
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 28 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release:
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Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital's electronic health record system to undergo multimillion-dollar upgrade
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On Oct. 3, Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital (VCH) will transition to Epic, a new electronic health record (EHR) system that will enhance the coordination of care and improve efficiency for the hospital's clinical staff and its patients.
The EHR transition marks another signifi
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Washington, FTC settlement lowers pesticide prices for farmers
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 28 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Washington, FTC settlement lowers pesticide prices for farmers
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The Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of states - including Washington - have secured a proposed settlement with pesticide manufacturing giant Corteva Inc. that will lead to lower pesticide prices for farmers.
The proposed settlement, filed in court late Friday, curbs Corteva's anticompetitive schemes t
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White House: President Trump Calls on Congress to Save College Sports
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The White House issued the following news:
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President Trump Calls on Congress to Save College Sports
September 28, 2026
President Donald J. Trump is calling on Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act and bring clarity, stability, and accountability back to college athletics.
Just this weekend, President Trump was at Neyland Stadium for the blockbuster Texas-Tennessee college football game where the crowd erupted in celebration of his attendance. Preside
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