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See which Tennessee colleges deliver the most value for the cost
The Tennessean
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The Princeton Review's annual "best value colleges" list included four Tennessee universities. The publication considers academic rigor, affordability, career outcomes for graduates and other factors to compile the list. The Princeton Review's...
What Tennessee immigrant harboring law does, how it impacts landlords
The Leaf Chronicle - Tennessee
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The law went into effect July 1. The bill's sponsor said it was designed to criminalize large scale immigrant smuggling operations. A group of people sued over the law because they feel it is so broad that it could be used against churches or...
Governor Bill Lee proclaims July as Beef Month in Tennessee
WBBJ - Tennessee
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July 1, 2025
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF TENNESSEE GOVERNOR BILL LEE: Governor Bill Lee Proclaims July as Beef Month in Tennessee NASHVILLE – Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed July 2025 as Beef Month in Tennessee, recognizing the vital role of the beef...
In Memphis, Elon Musk Pilots a Corporate Takeover Strategy
Jacobin
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In early June, the close personal relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk unraveled in spectacular fashion. But while Musk may have spun out of Trump’s immediate orbit, it would be optimistic to celebrate his ouster from government. He...
How Danny White maxed out bonus earnings with Tennessee to top $3 million in pay
The Knoxville News-Sentinel - Tennessee
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Tennessee athletic director Danny White maximized his annual bonuses, exceeding the $600,000 cap in his contract. White's total pay reached $3.35 million, making him the highest-paid athletic director at a public university. Bonuses were awarded...
Tennessee Republican lawmaker entering congressional race
Tennessee Lookout
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July 1, 2025
Tennessee Rep. Jay Reedy confirmed he is running for the 7th Congressional District seat set to be vacated by U.S. Rep. Mark Green. Reedy, an Erin Republican, said he filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to enter the election and...
A Major Economic Impact
Delta Business Journal - Mississippi
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July 1, 2025
When the Juke Joint Festival was launched twenty-two years ago, downtown Clarksdale was a quiet place. There were quite a few empty storefronts. Contrast that to this year from April 10-13 when visitors from at least twenty-six international...
Hudspeth joins Guaranty Bank as senior vice president, regional commercial banker
The Vicksburg Post - Mississippi
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July 1, 2025
Hudspeth joins Guaranty Bank as senior vice president, regional commercial banker Published 9:30 am Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Hue Townsend, CEO of Guaranty Bank, has announced the hiring of Allen Hudspeth as senior vice president, regional commercial...
General Mills sells US yogurt business to French dairy giant Lactalis
Food Ingredients First
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General Mills has sold its US yogurt business to French dairy giant Lactalis, officially exiting the US yogurt market. The move marks a strategic pivot for the US food giant, which aims to sharpen its focus on higher-growth categories like snacks,...
New Tennessee law makes it a crime to hide people illegally living in the US from law enforcement
WBIR - Tennessee
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July 1, 2025
One Immigration Attorney says the law will face challenges over its constitutionality in the courts. Republican lawmakers approved it in the House of Representatives, 73-22, on April 22. The bill passed the Senate on April 16 with a 36-6 vote. SB...
US: Little Leaf Farms will more than double capacity with new Tennessee campus
Fresh Plaza
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July 1, 2025
Little Leaf Farms is continuing its expansion with a new campus in Tennessee. The new 215-acre site, located in Manchester, Tennessee, is initially planned for 40 acres of greenhouses, with an option to expand to 80 acres. With financing already...
Tennessee legislature addressed issues that matter to citizens
The Knoxville News-Sentinel - Tennessee
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State Rep. Dennis Powers This year’s legislative session prioritized education, rural health care, transportation infrastructure needs and community safety. Our focus remained on ensuring every community, from large cities to small towns, can...
Farragut named one of the top 'freest' cities in Tennessee by state think-tank
WBIR - Tennessee
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July 1, 2025
The Beacon Center ranks La Vergne as the freest city in Tennessee, citing its limited business regulations and low taxes. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Independent nonprofit research organization, Beacon Center of Tennessee, ranked the city of La Vergne the...
Lactalis takes over US yogurt business of General Mills
Asian Trader Magazine
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July 1, 2025
General Mills has on Monday announced it has completed the sale of its US yogurt business to Lactalis. The divestiture includes the US operations of several yogurt brands including Yoplait, Go-Gurt, Oui, Mountain High, and :ratio, as well as...
DAN GAINOR: The good, the bad, and the absurd: June's wildest political moments and celebrity meltdowns
Fox News
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"Special Report" host Bret Baier played a clip of CNN's "Inside Politics" where Erin Burnett described meeting friendly Iranians who chanted "Death to America." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! June was a wild month. We had the good...
What Makes Pinnacle Financial Partners (PNFP) a Long-Term Bet?
Yahoo Finance
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Riverwater Partners, an investment management company, released its “Sustainable Value Strategy” Q1 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The strategy outperformed its benchmark, the Russell 2500 Value Index, in the...
How Bill Haslam ended up owner of the Nashville Predators
Columbia Daily Herald - Tennessee
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Bill Haslam's parents accidentally left him at the YMCA when he was five years old. A tragic accident brought Haslam and his wife, Crissy, closer together. Haslam, a former aspiring minister, hadn't planned on a career in politics or sports...
The business of Stampede.
Business in Calgary
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July 1, 2025
It’s subtle, considering the excitement, enjoyment and good times, but the Calgary Stampede is also a successful big business. Long after Shania Twain waved to the parade crowd on 6th Avenue and dazzled on stage at her sold-out Saddledome concert,...
See the journalism behind Knox News' 17 Tennessee Press Association awards
The Knoxville News-Sentinel - Tennessee
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Knox News earned 17 awards, including six first-place honors, in the highest division of the statewide Tennessee Press Association journalism competition. The annual contest recognizes the best journalism produced online and in print in the past...
Zohran Mamdani upended New York politics. Is a Democratic tea party next?
Christian Science Monitor
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July 1, 2025
The path to Zohran Mamdani’s stunning rise in New York politics runs directly through New York’s immigrant neighborhoods, enclaves of young renters, the middle class, and subway riders. Fordham Road in the Bronx and Hillsdale Avenue in Queens are...