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Month: July 2022

As inflation soars, Black Americans bear the brunt of rising grocery, gas and housing prices

According to CNN, Krista Johnson gets anxious when she thinks about the rising cost of gas, food and housing as she prepares to give birth to her daughter, who is due in August. Johnson said she’s been trying to save money by cooking more at home and packing her husband’s lunches instead of eating out …

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WTH?! Biden says US inflation is ‘the lowest of almost any major nation’

Publisher’s Note: When the end of the month rolls around, if you’re  like most of us, you might notice there’s less money in your checking account. Lately, the words to an old country song by Marty Stuart has been in my head, ‘Too Much Month at The End of The Money.’ ”I paid the bank …

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Misunderstood Muscle: Underappreciated And Forgotten Muscle Cars

Most gearheads know the Mustangs, Camaros, Chargers and Challengers. These are the quintessential “muscle cars” from the 1960s and 1970s. That time is considered a golden age of muscle cars, as the sky seemed to be the limit in terms of horsepower, performance, and panache. Most collectors seek out the usual suspects as they’re well-known, …

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JUST IN: Ted Cruz Unveils Old Biden Quote Slamming Roe V. Wade

While a fiery exchange between Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Ark., and Berkeley Law Professor Khiara Bridges at a Senate Judiciary Committee abortion hearing on Tuesday afternoon widely made news headlines, a moment where Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, called out President Joe Biden at the same hearing has mostly flown under the radar. When Cruz was recognized …

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I-840 shooting: 2 shot on Rutherford County interstate; suspect sought

Two people were hurt in a shooting on I-840 near Almaville Road, officials said Westbound lanes were shut down Monday morning as police investigated and searched for a suspect The suspect is still at large, police said Two men were shot Monday morning while driving along Interstate 840 near the Almaville Road exit, the Rutherford …

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Community icon, photographer Frank Caperton dies: Dan Epright

Originally posted in Murfreesboro Post by Dan Epright (Thank you Dan, Ivan and Dave Gould for honoring Frank)   Frank Caperton, known throughout Rutherford County as a Christian, historian, photographer, computer technician, entrepreneur and Rotarian, died suddenly at his Murfreesboro home last Wednesday morning. He was 59. He is survived by his wife, Lora, three …

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When we read about RVs and travel trailers, we keep hearing big words like “glamping” or “house on wheels.” Well, it’s enough to take a quick look at the pictures in the gallery to understand that we were living in darkness. This 1953 Spartan Spartanette travel trailer shows what a house on wheels should look like, and I accept nothing less.

Christian Agatie If you think the Airstream trailers were the best of the best, you’re probably right until you get to see a Spartan trailer. The Spartan Aircraft Company turned to travel trailer production after the war, intending to make the best on the market, with a design influenced by aircraft construction techniques. Spartan trailers …

When we read about RVs and travel trailers, we keep hearing big words like “glamping” or “house on wheels.” Well, it’s enough to take a quick look at the pictures in the gallery to understand that we were living in darkness. This 1953 Spartan Spartanette travel trailer shows what a house on wheels should look like, and I accept nothing less. Read More »

Tennesseans Invited to Respond to Proposed Rules on TISA Public School Funding Formula

Public Comment Opens June 6 Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education released the proposed rules to implement the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) Act. Informed by input from a variety of stakeholders—parents, educators, superintendents, and business and community leaders— all Tennesseans are now encouraged to submit public comment on the proposed rules …

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Gov. Lee adds $1 billion boost for Tennessee education

Early this year Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee advocated to add $1 billion to Tennessee’s nearly $6 billion education budget. According to tn.Chalkbeat.org Lee announced the proposed increase Monday night during his annual State of the State address, where he shared his 2022-23 priorities and the highlights of his proposed budget. The proposed budget for fiscal …

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