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Report: 1 in 5 Americans have untreated cavities
Dental care for Tennesseans ranks among the worst in the nation, and the rest of America does not have a lot to smile about either in regards to oral hygiene.
SHANE HICKS, warrant officer with the U.S. Army Reserves, is seen in the photograph above visiting the American cemetery at Omaha Beach on his trip to France in 2008 with select troops to commemorate the D-Day invasion.
Chickamauga, Tennessee - Part 1 of 3
For more than a century, the large area of Hamilton County which goes by the name of East Brainerd went by the name of Chickamauga.
In brief: Aldermen OK referendum on school district
The Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted 5-0 Thursday night to approve the ordinances needed to create a municipal school district.
Governor signs parent grading bill
Gov. Bill Haslam has signed a proposal that allows parents to grade themselves on how involved they are in their children's schooling.
Higher Education briefs: May 23
Pellissippi State Community College will host the free "Conflict Zone" photo exhibition 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays May 23-31 in the Bagwell Center for Media and Art gallery, 10915 Hardin Valley Road.
Dept Of Education Unveils New Method Of Teaching
NASHVILLE, Tenn.- Recent numbers show the education battle in Tennessee is going to be a tough one.
EDITORIAL: Air show offers fun, sense of pride for all
When the Blue Angels soar, swoop and swirl over Smyrna today and Sunday, an estimated 50,000 people are expected to be in attendance at the Great Tennessee Air Show.
Town of Whiteville, Tennessee protective of aching family
Law officers surround the house near Whiteville, Tenn., where kidnap victims Alexandria and Kyliyah Bain are believed to be recovering from their ordeal.
To Exercise Form Of Marriage No Gay Can Enjoy, Cross Border To Alabama
President Obama's endorsement of what the media calls "gay marriage" puts a spotlight on a caprice of the modern state.
Parent report cards tested because 'schools can't do it alone'
Dr. Christi Witherspoon helps her daughter, Rachel, 6, with a music lesson. Tennessee is one of the states creating evaluations for parents.
Teacher Surplusing Would Go In Schools Merger Recommendation
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Parent report cards are novel way to boost support
Educators exasperated by the need for greater parent involvement have persuaded Tennessee lawmakers to sign off on a novel bit of arm-twisting: Asking parents to grade themselves on report cards.
Budget committee talks alternatives
If there is a need for extra revenue in the 2012-13 fiscal year budget, it will have to come from a property tax increase this year.
Only 18% of Memphis young adults have bachelor's degrees
Roughly 18 percent of young adults in the Memphis metro area have a bachelor's degree, a figure that lands the city at No.
Legal/Public Notices for 05/06/12 - Substitute Trustee's Sales
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE`S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated June 28, 2002, executed by Delia A. Lauderdale, conveying certain real property therein described to Arnold M. Weiss, Attorney, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register's Office of ... (more)
Mid-South Memories: May 7, 2012
Collierville, long considered a quaint East Shelby County town, maintains its quiet atmosphere these days.
What Will It Take to Get Knox Schools Funded for Success?
It's clear that Knox County schools are underfunded. Per pupil expenditures of $8,508 this past school year fall well below the state average of $9,084 and further yet below Hamilton County's $9,398 and Davidson County's $11,080, let alone Oak Ridge's $12,112. It's also clear that Knox County has the capacity to do better.