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Women in Engineering: Lindsey Lounsbury of MaxxKonnect
Radio World
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August 27, 2025
Having kicked off in March 2024 for Women’s History Month, Radio World’s “Women in Engineering” spotlight, written by Assistant Editor Elle Kehres, features women in broadcast engineering roles and other technical positions, highlighting their...
From hockey star to cancer researcher: one Auburn student’s journey
Bham Now - Alabama
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August 27, 2025
Sponsored Annaleisa Matzirakis, Applied Biotechnology student at Auburn University. (Lacey Muenstermann / Bham Now) Growing up playing in a prestigious Triple-A hockey league, Annaleisa would’ve never imagined that one day she’d trade in the...
The Transgender Movement is a Violent Cult
PJ Media - Virginia
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August 30, 2025
Robert Westman. Otherwise known as “Robin.” Does that name ring a bell? He was the hate-filled, anti-Christian transgendered coward who murdered three children and three adults at the Covenant School in Nashville. For years, Nashville law...
REPORT: Political Climate Puts Dolly Parton’s Dollywood in Jeopardy
Inside the Magic
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August 30, 2025
The gates of Dollywood welcome millions each year, promising a blend of Appalachian charm, high-octane thrills, and Dolly Parton’s unmistakable warmth. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the Tennessee theme park has built its...
Perenn owners expand to Tennessee, open inside the Nevada Museum of Art
Northern Nevada Business Weekly
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August 27, 2025
The opening of a new bakery inside the Nevada Museum of Art might be enough for some restaurateurs, but for serial entrepreneurs Aubrey and Tyler O’Laskey, it was just another day at the office. Perenn at the Museum opened Aug. 15. The museum is...
Chase Continues Tennessee Expansion With New Chattanooga Branch
The Chattanoogan - Tennessee
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August 27, 2025
Chattanooga Brainerd ribbon cutting Chase celebrated the grand opening of its newest Chattanooga branch at 5526 Brainerd Road on Tuesday. Officials said, "The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of Chase's third full-service bank branch in...
Inside the Memphis Chamber of Commerce Push for Elon Musk’s xAI Data Center
The Environmental Magazine
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August 27, 2025
"Misleading Mailer: Despite locals’ health concerns, the Chamber of Commerce has gone to unusual lengths to promote a data center, including sending a mailer with inaccurate information. “Concierge Service”: The chamber has a five-member...
Tennessee health system poised to acquire Mississippi hospital
Chief Healthcare Executive
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August 26, 2025
With plans to acquire another hospital in Mississippi, Baptist Memorial Health Care continues to grow. Baptist Memorial has reached an agreement to purchase OCH Regional Medical Center, a publicly-owned hospital in Starkville, Mississippi. The...
Peyton Manning Gives Over $4M To Honor Two University Of Tennessee Academic Mentors
The Chattanoogan - Tennessee
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August 27, 2025
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Communication and Information announces the establishment of the Faye Julian Dean’s Chair Endowment and the John Haas Director’s Chair Endowment, supported by a transformative gift of over $4...
Google Backs Kairos Nuclear Deal As Bill Gates' TerraPower Rivalry Heats Up: 'Help America Win The AI Race,' Tennessee Valley Authority CEO Says
Benzinga
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Google-backed nuclear startup Kairos Power has entered into an agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority to supply up to 50 megawatts of electricity from its Hermes 2 reactor to the grid in Tennessee and Alabama by 2030. Kairos Power and...
Memphis Grizzlies announce 32 Mid-South fan events ahead of NBA season
WATN - Tennessee
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The Grizzlies are inviting fans to celebrate the team with events across town. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies have announced Grizz Around Town, featuring 32 events before the start of the 2025-26 NBA season for fans to celebrate the team....
Tennessee man pleads guilty to 2022 death of Ole Miss student
WTVA 9 News - Mississippi
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A Tennessee man pleaded guilty to a deadly hit-and-run in Oxford. OXFORD, Miss. (WTVA) — A Tennessee man pleaded guilty to a deadly hit-and-run in Oxford. Seth Rokitka pleaded guilty on Monday to aggravated DUI and leaving the scene of an...
Why Jay Cutler is set to serve jail time in Tennessee
Sporting News
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August 27, 2025
Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler has been sentenced to jail time stemming from charges that date back to a 2024 arrest in Franklin, Tenn. Cutler, 42, was sentenced on Tuesday, Aug. 27, and will begin his short sentence on Sept. 29, according to a...
'Most Epic Lemonade Stand in Memphis History' funds cancer research
Memphis Commercial Appeal - Tennessee
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Alex Scott, diagnosed with neuroblastoma, started a lemonade stand at age four to raise money for cancer research. Her stand grew into Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), which has raised over $300 million for childhood cancer research....
Tennessee announces 2025-26 Teacher of the Year
Morgan County News - Tennessee
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The Tennessee Department of Education announced Dr. Brandi De La Cruz as the 2025-26 Tennessee Teacher of the Year at the department’s Excellence in Education celebration. Dr. De La Cruz, a math instructor at Collierville High School in...
Tennessee Titans Preview: Odds, Picks & Predictions for the 2025-26 Season
Covers
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Photo By - Imagn Images. Heading into the 2025 NFL season, there are some truly piss-poor teams. The Tennessee Titans could be the poorest. Look-ahead lines have the Titans favored only twice, season win totals place Tennessee’s 5.5 O/U among the...
USDA invests $89 million, mostly in loans, to improve rural Tennessee utilities
Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tennessee
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August 27, 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture invested $89 million — mostly in loans — to rural Tennessee communities to support improvements to electric utilities, critical infrastructure and education. The Duck River Electric Membership Corp., a...
Tourism generates over $317 million for Northwest Tennessee
State Gazette - Tennessee
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DYERSBURG – According to newly released data from Tourism Economics and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, tourism continues to prove its strength in Northwest Tennessee. Visitors contributed more than $317 million in direct spending...
Healthier 901: Memphis chef shares tips for healthy and flavorful eating
Action News 5 - Tennessee
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August 26, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - As Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare gears up its third annual Healthier 901 Fest, Action News 5 is highlighting ways to live a healthier lifestyle. From physical health to mental health, one of the biggest hurdles for many of...
Memphis Record Pressing finds the right groove with automated packaging
Packaging OEM
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August 25, 2025
Created in the birthplace of rock’n’roll, Memphis Record Pressing (MRP) launched in 2014 to meet the growing manufacturing demands of the vinyl record market. The venture was co-founded by Brandon Seavers, a lifelong musician who serves as the CEO...