Tomlin’s ‘Good Friday Nashville’ to again donate net proceeds to Tennessee Kids Belong.
Read MoreChris Tomlin Joins Governor Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam To Share the Successes of Tennessee Kids Belong and the TNFosters Initiative
Day: March 2, 2018
Predators, Hartman Ready For the Canucks Friday
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — In the NHL, players must deal with the same difficult question every day of the season: What have you done lately? But Ryan Hartman will face a different query Friday night as the Nashville Predators (39-14-9) visit the Vancouver Canucks (24-32-8) at Rogers Arena: What can…
Read MoreRutherford County District Attorney Jennings Jones Drops All Charges in ‘Cannabidiol’ Arrests and Product Seizure
The District Attorney’s office announced in a statement Tuesday that all criminal charges filed in connection with allegations of selling products containing a substance closely related to the active ingredient in marijuana called ‘cannabidiol,’ commonly known a CBD, against store clerks and markets will be dropped and the records expunged . In…
Read MoreMeet Youth In Government Governor Stella London
By Emeline Sharpe Print Press Editor 65th Annual Youth in Government General Assembly, Nashville, Tennessee NASHVILLE, Tennessee–Stella London, Governor of the 65th annual Youth In Government conference, is a senior this year at Mt. Juliet High School. She has participated in the program every year, growing from a scared freshmen…
Read MoreAs Warned, Donald Trump Will Impose Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum Imports
President Trump said Thursday that he plans to slap tariffs on steel and aluminum, bucking senior trade advisers and some industry leaders who warn Americans will pay the price. The president insisted that tariffs were needed to combat dumping of foreign steel and aluminum into the U.S. market.
Read MoreBill to Allow Armed Teachers in Entire State, Not Just Rural Counties, Passes House Subcommittee
A bill sponsored by State Rep. David Byrd (R-Waynesboro) that seeks to expand the authorization of an employee to carry concealed weapons on school property beyond distressed rural counties to the entire state, HB 2208, passed its first stop in the House, the Civil Justice Subcommittee on Wednesday by a…
Read MoreMassachusetts Man Arrested for Sending White Powder to Don Trump Jr.
Daniel Frisiello of Beverly, Massachusetts, was arrested for sending a white powder to the home of Donald Trump Jr., and other individuals, the Department of Justice said Thursday. The white powder turned out to be harmless corn starch, but was concerning enough that Mr. Trump’s wife was treated at a…
Read MoreFBI-debunked Russia-Trump Story Helped New York Times Win Journalism Award
One of the stories for which the New York Times won a coveted George Polk Award was a Russia-Trump report that was repudiated by former FBI Director James Comey. The Times won the award on Feb. 20 for 12 stories it submitted on Donald Trump and his associates ties to…
Read MoreStudy: California Has Worst ‘Quality of Life’ in U.S.
California has the worst quality of life in the United States, according to a new ranking released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report. According to the study, California ranked No. 32 overall but came in 50th place for quality of life, just after New Jersey in 49th and Indiana…
Read MoreFirst Year Guide For Youth In Government Success
by Magdalena Perez Student Journalist 65th Annual Youth In Government General Assembly, Nashville, Tennessee NASHVILLE,Tennessee–As a first year delegate you may be nervous, scared, or worried, but trust me, you are not the only one. Every delegate has been in the exact same place, even the most confident Gubernatorial candidate.…
Read MoreUS Senate Approves Bill Boosting Ties Between US, Taiwan
A bill that will promote closer ties between the United States and Taiwan is heading to President Donald Trump for his signature. The U.S. Senate approved the Taiwan Travel Act Wednesday by unanimous consent, following a similar move by the House of Representatives in January.
Read MoreIn Clinton Foundation Frauds, the Plot Thickens Over Obama’s Role
Last week, former President Barack Obama claimed his eight years in the Oval Office were The remarks seemed, charitably, one part Clintonian (depends what “scandal” and “free” mean) and another part delusional. Today, the strategy of getting captured corporate media to repeat unvetted wishful thinking falls flat because Americans like…
Read MoreThe 2018 Midterms Look Questionable for Democrats as the Party Lurches Ever Leftward
by Jeffrey Rendall It goes without saying most of the media’s fascination with the political dynamics of this year’s midterms has concentrated on the intra-party tug-of-war taking place within Republican ranks, the perpetual struggle between conservatives and establishment elites for control and power. Let’s face it – it’s a…
Read MoreUS Challenges and Success in Promoting Religious Freedom
Taken for granted by most Americans, the freedom to practice whatever religion one wants is an American value that the U.S. spends considerable effort exporting. It begins with the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which declares, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the…
Read MoreProfessional Educators of Tennessee to Conduct Teacher Survey on School Safety
The Professional Educators of Tennessee (ProEd) announced Thursday it is conducting a ten-question, online survey for teachers from now through Friday, March 9 about the level of safety in schools. “Tennessee Public Schools are entrusted with the responsibility of educating the citizens of tomorrow,” the statement announcing the survey said:…
Read More65th Annual Youth In Government General Assembly Convenes in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tennessee–More than 500 high school student delegates from across Tennessee gathered in Nashville on Thursday to attend the first day of the 65th Annual Youth In Government General Assembly, a Tennessee YMCA Center for Civic Engagement program. Susan Moriarty, executive director of the Tennessee YMCA Center for Civic Engagement,…
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