Beavers: The Ultimate Ecosystem Engineers
(StatePoint) As the sun sets over a forest stream, a beaver family gets to work. For millions of years, these large rodents with bright orange teeth and a flat paddle-shaped tail have been reshaping landscapes by craftily constructing dams that…
Gallagher awarded degree from Young Harris
Graduates from Young Harris College’s Class of 2025 walked the stage Saturday, culminating years of education and earning their degrees. Close to 200 students graduated at Saturday’s ceremony on Young Harris College campus. “I want to welcome everyone to Commencement,…
Motlow and Vandy partner for biotech class
Motlow State is partnering with Vanderbilt University to offer a six-week training program that prepares people for biotechnical careers. Classes will be offered in the evenings at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro and gives adults a paid, short-term opportunity to…
Law enforcement responds to body found near truck stop in Manchester
S Law enforcement, including District Attorney General Craig Northcott, Manchester Police Department investigators and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, responded Monday, July 14 to a body being found behind the I-24 Truck and Auto Plaza on Hillsboro Boulevard in Manchester. At…
Motlow launches Legacy Plaza Campaign
The Motlow College Foundation invites those who have not yet had a chance to participate to purchase a brick as part of the Legacy Plaza Campaign. The newly named Jerry W. Cooper Center at the McMinnville campus provides alumni, families,…
County deputy terminated following arrest
S A Coffee County Sheriff deputy has been fired from his position following his arrest in Murfreesboro, which included charges of public intoxication, resist stop, frisk, halt, arrest or search, and two counts of assault on a first responder. In…
Applications accepted for Fast Charge TN program
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has released its second solicitation for Light Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Supply Equipment projects under the Fast Charge TN Network grant program. Funds are available for local power companies, for-profit or non-profit…
Lee signs ABLE TN Age Adjustment Act
Gov. Bill Lee recently signed legislation expanding access to ABLE TN savings accounts for an estimated 148,000 additional Tennesseans with disabilities. ABLE TN, Tennessee’s Achieving a Better Life Experience, is a program of the Tennessee Department of Treasury designed for…
Raulston graduates NW Mississippi College
Thomas Raulston of Tullahoma is one of Northwest Mississippi Community College’s graduates. These graduates were awarded degrees and certificates for the Spring 2025 semester by Northwest President Dr. Michael Heindl on May 8 and 9, during the college’s 118th Commencement.…
Winchester pastor returns from Israel
S Pastor Josh Konrad of Abundant Life Church in Winchester recently returned safely from a 10-day trip to Israel just hours before the nation launched a series of military strikes against Iran. The trip, hosted by Eagles’ Wings Ministries, brought…
