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Lavinia, TN · Education
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The University of Tennessee Foundation’s 2026 President’s Award
UT Martin’s Matt Borden has been named one of six recipients of the University of Tennessee Foundation’s 2026 President’s Award. Borden is UT Martin’s director of annual giving. The award recognizes staff for achievements in fundraising, alumni engagement and supporting the University of Tennessee System. UT...
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Park Theatre To Host McKenzie High Alumni Weekend Events
The historic Park Theatre in downtown McKenzie will be hosting two events during the McKenzie High School Alumni Association’s Decades Reunion weekend, September 25 and 26. In coordination with the Gordon Browning Museum, a commemorative video of McKenzie’s “Homecoming ‘86” celebration will be shown at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 25, after McKenzie High’s homecoming parade. The video was produced locally during the festivities, and is being shown on the 40th anniversary of the historic event.
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UC Nursing Students Get Valuable Experience At Baptist Memorial
Union City, Tenn.–Jessica Tuck’s senior nursing education class and Baptist Memorial Hospital make a good team. A group of 18 Union City High School seniors recently attended a hands-on event hosted by BMH that let students meet healthcare professionals, take part in a variety of field activities, and explore the many careers Baptist offers.
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Hunter Education Class to Be Held at Lone Oaks Farm
A Hunter Education Course will be held at The Clays at Lone Oaks Farm on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The class will provide firearms safety training and introduce students to their responsibilities in the fields of hunter ethics and wildlife management. The main objective...
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Freed-Hardeman University hosts ‘One More Light’ event for Suicide Prevention Month
HENDERSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - As the sun went down Monday evening, luminaries carrying messages of hope from students and community members lined the edge of the Freed-Hardeman University commons. The display was part of “One More Light,” an event dedicated to mental wellness and suicide prevention hosted by the university’s...
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Union City High School Hosts Career Day
Union City High School held their annual College and Career Fair to promote post-graduation opportunities for students. School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said nearly 50 vendors took part in the event, which included numerous colleges, businesses, various branches of the military and first responder’s units. Twenty-five colleges and universities...
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SFMS Red Devils roll past Pilots, remain unbeaten
The South Fulton Middle School Red Devils remained unbeaten as they defeated the Fulton County Middle School Pilots 42-14 on Thurs., Sept. 17. South Fulton jumped on the scoreboard early and never looked back, scoring 34 unanswered points in the first quarter. Evan Mohr got the Red Devils on the...
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Gleason to Host Lake County Tonight at 6:30 on MIX 101.3
In high school football tonight, the Gleason Bulldogs and Lake County Falcons both hope for their first win of the season when they face off at Bulldog Stadium. Falcons head coach Hunter Short told us what his team worked on this week…. The Falcons are coming off a BYE week....
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Former Clarksburg School PTO leader indicted after probe finds alleged misuse of funds
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A former parent-teacher group leader is facing serious charges after a state investigation found money meant for students and teachers was spent elsewhere. The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office says Rachel Sawyers, who used to be both treasurer and vice president of the Clarksburg School Parent Teacher...
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Union University Opens New Memphis Campus
At 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, Union University executives cut the ribbon to dedicate a brand new Memphis campus for adult studies in Cordova, TN. The dedication ceremony took place during the fall meeting of the board of trustees and hosted Union staff and students. “This campus stands...
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Former Camden School Employee Accused of Misusing $31,000 in Book Fair Funds
A former Camden Elementary School employee is accused of using more than $31,000 in Scholastic Book Fair proceeds for personal purchases. The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office says the former media specialist used Scholastic credits meant for the school, to buy items including home décor, electronics and furniture. Channel 7...
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Union University Projected to Open Nation’s First Religious Charter School Beginning August 2027
On April 28, 2026, the Jackson-Madison County School Board unanimously approved Union University’s application to open the nation’s first religious charter school, Union Academy, in Jackson, Tenn. Union Academy would set national precedent if successful. While other organizations have attempted to form religious charter schools, they have yet...
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UT Martin Reaches Second-Highest Enrollment
MARTIN, Tenn. – Final fall enrollment has reached 8,253 students at the University of Tennessee at Martin, the highest since 2010 and second-highest fall enrollment total in the university’s history. The total represents a 1.9% increase over the 8,101 students who enrolled in fall 2025. Increases in new graduate and dual enrollment students are among the enrollment highlights.
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Post-Grad Opportunities Plentiful For UC Students
Post-graduation opportunities are plentiful for Union City High School students. The school’s annual College and Career Fair recently showcased a wide variety of those prospects. Nearly 50 vendors – including numerous colleges, businesses, various branches of the military, and first responder’s units – showed up ready to answer questions...
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Bethel University launches School of Business with 12 degree programs
MCKENZIE, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Bethel University is launching a School of Business, bringing together every business degree program the university offers under one academic unit. The new school opens with 12 degree programs, ranging from two-year associate degrees through the Master of Business Administration. Programs included. Seven bachelor’s degree programs...