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  • Blackburn Slams Memphis Schools After ‘Deeply Disturbing’ Audit Showing $54 Million Spent on Possible Fraud, Including $48 Million to Janitorial Company
    Blackburn Slams Memphis Schools After ‘Deeply Disturbing’ Audit Showing $54 Million Spent on Possible Fraud, Including $48 Million to Janitorial Company
TN Top Story: Tennessee Reports Record First-Quarter Business Filings Despite Mixed ‘Headwinds’ Nationally Attributed to Iran War
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Top Commentary: Academic and Credential Fraud Has Made Its Way into American Healthcare
TSNN Featured: Blackburn Slams Memphis Schools After ‘Deeply Disturbing’ Audit Showing $54 Million Spent on Possible Fraud, Including $48 Million to Janitorial Company
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School cleaning crew
July 10, 2026

Blackburn Slams Memphis Schools After ‘Deeply Disturbing’ Audit Showing $54 Million Spent on Possible Fraud, Including $48 Million to Janitorial Company

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) on Wednesday called the 667-page audit published this week by the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury "deeply disturbing," highlighting the more than $100 million in suspicious spending outlined by investigators.  "This audit is deeply disturbing. Instead of prioritizing our children, the Memphis-Shelby County School system...
July 9, 2026

Tennessee Reports Record First-Quarter Business Filings Despite Mixed ‘Headwinds’ Nationally Attributed to Iran War

School cleaning crew
July 9, 2026

Blackburn Slams Memphis Schools After ‘Deeply Disturbing’ Audit Showing $54 Million Spent on Possible Fraud, Including $48 Million to Janitorial Company

Trump and SCOTUS
July 9, 2026

Kline Says Trump’s Bid to Rehear Birthright Citizenship Case Faces Long Odds, Suggests Congress Holds the Stronger Path

Larry Sanger
July 9, 2026

By Anonymous Consensus, Wikipedia Administrators Permanently Ban its Co-Founder Larry Sanger

Marsha Blackburn
July 9, 2026

Exclusive: Blackburn Lays Out Conservative Agenda for Tennessee, Says State Must Shrink Government as Power Returns from Washington

Domingo Sunun
July 8, 2026

DOJ Says Man Accused of Fleeing to Guatemala to Avoid Child Rape Charges Now in Tennessee to Face Charges

Dan Horowitz
July 8, 2026

Candace Owens Retains Award-Winning Nashville First Amendment Attorney for Defense Against Lawsuit by Charlie Kirk’s Head of Security

Chief Justice Roberts
July 8, 2026

SCOTUS Chief Justice Roberts’ Legacy May Echo That of Dred Scott Author Roger Taney, Legal Analyst Warns

Tom Pappert
July 8, 2026

Pappert: Metro Nashville Public Records ‘Non-Response’ Raises New Questions About $1.5 Million in Pro-Illegal Alien Nonprofit Grants

Brent Taylor
July 8, 2026

Brent Taylor Campaign Raises over $400K in 30 Days for TN-09 Seat

Donald Trump
July 8, 2026

Tennessee Bridge to Be Named After President Donald Trump

Nashville City Hall
July 8, 2026

Nashville Clerk Told Metro ‘We Do Not Have Any’ Records Justifying $1.5 Million for Pro-Illegal Alien Nonprofits: Email

National News

Doctor and Physician Assistant
July 10, 2026

Commentary: Academic and Credential Fraud Has Made Its Way into American Healthcare

In December 2025, India seized over 100,000 forged diplomas from 28 universities that had been accepted by American companies for employment.
Middle School office
July 10, 2026

Audit Uncovers Nearly $225 Million in Alleged Fraud in U.S. Schools, From Fake Invoices to Inflated Enrollment

Larry Sanger
July 9, 2026

By Anonymous Consensus, Wikipedia Administrators Permanently Ban its Co-Founder Larry Sanger

Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Harmeet Dhillon
July 9, 2026

DOJ Warns State Officials They Can Be Prosecuted if They Allow Voting by Noncitizens

Graham Platner
July 9, 2026

Graham Platner Drops Out of Senate Race After Another Rape Allegation, Drop in the Polls

Jack Smith
July 9, 2026

Jack Smith’s Team May Have Exposed Classified Info While Probing Trump for Allegedly Doing the Same

American barn
July 9, 2026

Commentary: We Must Have a Rebirth of Instinctive Patriotism

missiles
July 9, 2026

As U.S. Runs Low on Missiles, Trump Wants to License Production to Ukraine

Maryland Capitol
July 8, 2026

Maryland State Lawmakers to Gather for Redistricting Special Session

Trump speaking
July 8, 2026

Trump Vows to Hit Iran ‘Hard’ Tonight

Hannah Dugan
July 8, 2026

Judge Who Helped Illegal Immigrant Evade ICE Walks Away with $5,000 Fine, No Prison Time

Voting booth
July 8, 2026

DOJ Warns Oregon Officials That They Could Face Criminal Charges If They Allow Noncitizens to Vote

Microvast
July 8, 2026

Commentary: Tennessee Needs to Stop Supporting China-Linked Microvast

Commentary

Doctor and Physician Assistant
July 10, 2026

Commentary: Academic and Credential Fraud Has Made Its Way into American Healthcare

In December 2025, India seized over 100,000 forged diplomas from 28 universities that had been accepted by American companies for employment.
American barn
July 9, 2026

Commentary: We Must Have a Rebirth of Instinctive Patriotism

Microvast
July 8, 2026

Commentary: Tennessee Needs to Stop Supporting China-Linked Microvast

young people
July 8, 2026

Commentary: Don’t Lock Young Americans into Social Security

mamdani and sanders
July 7, 2026

Commentary: The New Socialists and What They Say About America

American Spirit
July 5, 2026

Commentary: The Every Day Blessings of Being An American Citizen

U.S. Constitution
July 4, 2026

Commentary: Celebrating America’s Radical Revolution

New York City Mayor Zohron Mamdani
July 3, 2026

Commentary: Who Really Are These New Democratic Socialists and Their Fellow Travelers?

construction
July 2, 2026

Commentary: Rebuilding America Can Restore Hope in a Disillusioned Nation

Weekend Spotlight

Midjourney Media Ultrasonic CT
June 18, 2026

Generative AI Imaging Company Midjourney Announces ‘Midjourney Medical’ Featuring New Full Body Scan Invention

Midjourney, the AI company best known for its generative image tools, announced Wednesday a major pivot into healthcare with the launch of Midjourney Medical, a new division developing a radiation-free, full-body imaging system it calls “Ultrasonic CT” or full-body ultrasound.
Proposed New Titans Stadium
May 19, 2026

Nashville to Host 2030 Super Bowl in New Titans Stadium

Chris Fenton
May 18, 2026

Hollywood Executive Chris Fenton Eyes Tennessee Expansion While Launching New Family Film ‘Bad Counselors’

Full body MRI scan
May 17, 2026

Preventive Healthcare Goes High-Tech with Specialized Whole-Body MRI Clinics

classroom discussion
May 15, 2026

Declining Literacy Rates Spark New Concerns About Civic Understanding Among Young Americans

Jack Daniels
April 28, 2026

French Company Vies with American Company to Acquire Iconic Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey

Dr. Omar Hamada
March 7, 2026

Dr. Omar Hamada Identifies the Five Medical Tests You Must Take for Early Detection of Deadly Illnesses


Entertainment and Lifestyle

DEK of Hearts
July 4, 2026

Music Spotlight: DEK of Hearts

When I went to see one of my artists' Opry debuts in May, another group was also having their Opry debut: DEK of Hearts. The trio, who met while attending Trevecca Nazarene University, consists of Dylan John, Emily Clapp, and Kollin Bailey. They captivated the audience with their three-part harmonies...
Devin Wright
July 1, 2026

Artist Spotlight: Devin Wright

Emily Hackett
June 27, 2026

Emily Hackett Releases New Album ‘Must Be Present to Win’

Dennis Quaid
June 23, 2026

Dennis Quaid Releases ‘On My Way to Heaven’ Featuring Tanya Tucker and Kris Kristofferson

Songwriting With: Soldiers
June 19, 2026

Songwriting With: Soldiers Releases ‘Daddy’s Son’ for Father’s Day

Carrie Brockwell
June 12, 2026

Music Spotlight: Carrie Brockwell

Texas Tech Brendan Sorsby
June 10, 2026

Leahy, Brewer Raise Concerns About Sports Betting’s Growing Influence on College Athletics Amid Sorsby Ruling

Travis Bolt
June 2, 2026

Travis Bolt Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut

Paige King Johnson
May 30, 2026

Music Spotlight: Paige King Johnson


Latest News

Doctor and Physician Assistant

Commentary: Academic and Credential Fraud Has Made Its Way into American Healthcare

In December 2025, India seized over 100,000 forged diplomas from 28 universities that had been accepted by American companies for employment.
Middle School office

Audit Uncovers Nearly $225 Million in Alleged Fraud in U.S. Schools, From Fake Invoices to Inflated Enrollment

Tennessee Reports Record First-Quarter Business Filings Despite Mixed ‘Headwinds’ Nationally Attributed to Iran War

Trump and SCOTUS

Kline Says Trump’s Bid to Rehear Birthright Citizenship Case Faces Long Odds, Suggests Congress Holds the Stronger Path

Larry Sanger

By Anonymous Consensus, Wikipedia Administrators Permanently Ban its Co-Founder Larry Sanger

Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Harmeet Dhillon

DOJ Warns State Officials They Can Be Prosecuted if They Allow Voting by Noncitizens

Marsha Blackburn

Exclusive: Blackburn Lays Out Conservative Agenda for Tennessee, Says State Must Shrink Government as Power Returns from Washington

Marsha Blackburn for US Senate
Tennessee Leads
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