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Gov. Bill Lee Launches New Partnership to Combat Human Trafficking

May 14, 2021May 13, 2021 Cooper Moran

The State of Tennessee is partnering with multiple organizations to help combat human trafficking, Governor Bill Lee announced on Thursday.

According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s project, ItHasToStop.com, this form of modern-day slavery is one of the fastest growing crimes throughout the state and country as a whole. Further, cases of human trafficking have been reported in every county in Tennessee.

“I’m excited to invest in and partner with these remarkable organizations that are at the forefront of this important fight. Human trafficking has no place in our state, and I’m proud to support our law enforcement and non-profit partners,” Governor Lee said.

Tim Tebow Crushes Another Home Run

July 31, 2017July 30, 2017 Tennessee Star Staff

When the New York Mets signed Tim Tebow to a minor league contract, the move was derided in many circles as a publicity stunt for a washed up athlete who couldn’t make it in his chosen sport — football. That attitude may be changing a bit. Tebow hit his fifth…

Tim Tebow Hitting Streak Continues as He Blasts Game Winning Walk-Off Home Run

July 14, 2017July 13, 2017 Tennessee Star Staff

Ho hum. Another day, more Tim Tebow heroics. If he’s not making amazing defensive plays, he’s doing stuff like this — hitting game winning home runs. TIM TEBOW WALK-OFF HOME RUN ON THE FIRST PITCH! pic.twitter.com/O7o7sAoUt2 — Zach Dean (@ZachDeanDBNJ) July 14, 2017 Tebow, now 29, was promoted late last…

Tim Tebow Homers on First Day in High Class A

June 29, 2017June 29, 2017 Tennessee Star Staff

Newly promoted Tim Tebow hit a two-run homer in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Palm Beach Cardinals for the St. Lucie Mets of the high Class A Florida State League on Wednesday. The 29-year-old former Heisman Trophy winner was promoted Sunday from low Class A Columbia, where he…

Tim Tebow Slams 3rd Home Run of the Season

May 22, 2017 Tennessee Star Staff

Tim Tebow broke out of a 1 for 18 slump on Sunday, hitting his third home run and a double in a game the Class A Columbia Fireflies he plays for lost 6 to 3 to the West Virginia Power. Tebow improved his batting average to .230, significantly better than…

Tim Tebow Signs Multiyear Contract Extension With ESPN As Football Analyst on SEC Network

May 9, 2017May 9, 2017 Tennessee Star Staff

Tim Tebow continues to play baseball and, in 2017, he has done fairly well on the diamond. In 103 plate appearances over 26 games with the Columbia Fireflies, Tebow has two home runs, nine RBI and a 104 wRC+ that indicates that he has been slightly above-average as a hitter…

Tim Tebow: ‘Getting Better Every Week’ With Columbia Fireflies in Class A Minor League Baseball

May 6, 2017May 6, 2017 Tennessee Star Staff

Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow says he is “getting better every week” in his transition to a minor league baseball player for the New York Mets’ Class A affiliate. The 29-year-old Tebow continues to have ups and downs, hitting .231 with two home runs and nine RBIs through 22 games…