VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Defenseman P.K. Subban scored two goals on a pair of strange plays to help the Nashville Predators defeat the Vancouver Canucks 7-1 Wednesday night. Subban’s first goal was a fluttering shot from the faceoff circle that opened the scoring in the first period. His second was…
Read MoreDay: December 14, 2017
UT Martin Student Government Association President Jordan Long Signs Off on Controversial Concealed Carry Resolution
The University of Tennessee at Martin Student Government Association president, Jordan Long, signed the controversial concealed carry resolution passed by the Student Senate last Thursday. Reaction by some in the student body was swift, as many staged a sit-in at the Student Government Association (SGA) offices on campus, WBBJ-TV reported: Although…
Read MoreWilliamson County Mayor, Business Leaders Push for Sales Tax Increase; GOP Chair Calls It ‘A Band-Aid’
A panel consisting of Williamson County officials and business leaders held an open forum meeting Monday, when, within a discussion of the strong growth and expensive ‘to-do’ list of the county, the specter of a sales tax increase was once again raised, a proposal Williamson County Republican Chair Debbie Deaver calls “a Band-Aid.”…
Read MoreThe Professional Educators of Tennessee Issues Statement of Support for Knoxville Principals Placed On Leave
The Professional Educators of Tennessee issued a statement on Wednesday in support of two Knoxville area principals who have been placed on leave. On Tuesday, the Knoxville News Sentinel reported that L&N Stem Academy announced earlier in the day that a principal and assistant principal have been placed on leave. Superintendent…
Read MoreMark Green Commentary: Tax Reform Means Tennesseans Keep More While Our Economy Grows
by State Senator Dr. Mark Green Last November, Americans all across the country went to the polls to cast their ballots for the most unconventional of choices – someone who’s never held office before – to be President of the United States. Rejecting the political elites of both parties, Americans spoke…
Read MoreFBI Agent Peter Strzok’s Anti-Trump Text Messages Handed Over to Congress
The FBI official removed from Robert Mueller’s special counsel investigation repeatedly mocked Donald Trump, referring to him as a “douche,” and expressed concern over what would happen to the U.S. if he was elected, according to copies of text messages the agent sent. The Justice Department turned over 375 messages…
Read MoreJoe Carr Calls for an Investigation into the Grant Process of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
State Senate hopeful former State Rep. Joe Carr (R-Lascassas) is calling for an legislative investigation into the spending and grant process into the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD). “Over the past several years, it has become increasingly clear that ECD is being used as a “piggy bank” for…
Read MoreDonald Trump Says He Knew Roy Moore Would Lose Alabama Senate Race
President Trump said Wednesday he knew Republican Roy Moore would lose the Alabama Senate race, after Democrat Doug Jones’ stunning victory dealt the president one of the biggest defeats of his first year in office. It was the president’s second loss in the Alabama Senate race this year, after he…
Read More‘Apprentice’ Star Omarosa Leaves Job as White House Aide
Reality TV star turned political operative Omarosa Manigault is to leave the White House, officials said, the latest departure as Donald Trump’s administration turns one year old. The fiery former star of Trump’s show “The Apprentice” will leave early next year, press secretary Sarah Sanders said Wednesday.
Read MoreDiane Black Shares Shocking Details About Her Personal Experience with Sexual Harassment as a Tennessee Legislator
Within an editorial that appeared on Townhall.com, gubernatorial candidate Diane Black wrote about her co-sponsorship of the Congressional Accountability and Hush Fund Elimination Act, a proposal that would overhaul how sexual harassment complaints are handled in Congress, as well as explicitly prohibit taxpayer funds from being used to pay settlements. But…
Read MoreBob Corker ‘Proud’ of Alabama for Electing Radical Democrat Doug Jones to Senate Over Republican Roy Moore
Retiring Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) was at it again on Wednesday, as Mediaite reported: Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN), who thought Moore was unfit for the Senate even before the sexual assault allegations surfaced, told reporters that he was “proud” of Alabama: “I know we’re supposed to cheer for our side…
Read MoreFaith: Verse of the Day for Thursday, December 14
VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing December 14, Thursday John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Romans 1:24-25 Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts…
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