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Carson-Newman commencement celebrates Class of 2026, Robert Reedy Bryan Society inductees

Carson-Newman University held its Spring Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 1. During the event the University inducted five new members into the Robert…

Rescue 180 wins non-profit of the year in Jefferson County

Rescue 180 wins non-profit of the year in Jefferson County

Jefferson County’s Substance Abuse Coalition, Rescue 180, was awarded Non‑Profit of the Year for 2025–26. “We proudly honor Rev. Debra Shultz and Rescue…

Largest-Ever Shared Book Reading Study Finds Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Dramatically Improves Early Literacy for Children in Five Countries

Largest-Ever Shared Book Reading Study Finds Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Dramatically Improves Early Literacy for Children in Five Countries

New groundbreaking research – the largest dataset ever conducted on shared book reading – reaffirms that Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library significantly strengthens early…

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Provisional data from CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics indicate there were an estimated 69,973 drug overdose deaths in the United States during 2025—a decrease of almost 14%…

Approximately, 3 in 10 U.S. adults and children reported having a seasonal allergy, eczema, or food allergy in 2024, according to new data from CDC’s National Center for…

As of May 22, 2026, HHS has issued an interim final rule revising the authority under 42 CFR Part 71.40, which temporarily limits the entry of specific people into…

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded enhanced public health entry screening for Ebola to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport effective May 22, 2026, at 11:59…

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Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children

Attorney General Skrmetti announced Tennessee has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (“KIDS Act”), H.R. 7757, arguing the…

Gov. Lee, General Assembly Invest in Tennessee Agriculture Through 2026–2027 Budget

Gov. Lee, General Assembly Invest in Tennessee Agriculture Through 2026–2027 Budget

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture recognizes Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee General Assembly for significant investments in agriculture included in the 2026–2027 state budget. The approved budget…

Tennessee Secures Final Victory Against Biden Administration’s Title IX Gender Ideology Rules

Tennessee Secures Final Victory Against Biden Administration’s Title IX Gender Ideology Rules

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced today that interest groups have officially dropped their appeal of Tennessee’s landmark Title IX victory, cementing a nationwide win for common sense,…

Comptroller Review Finds Tennessee Reconnect Enrollment Declining, but Participants See Positive Outcomes

Comptroller Review Finds Tennessee Reconnect Enrollment Declining, but Participants See Positive Outcomes

The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office of Research and Education Accountability (OREA) has released a new evaluation of the Tennessee Reconnect Grant, providing an updated look at how the state’s…