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Over 360 newspapers have closed since just before the start of the pandemic.

The same pace — about two closures per week — was occurring before the pandemic. The pandemic has been bad for the country’s local newspapers. But maybe not as bad as some people have feared. Over 360 newspapers in the United States have gone out of business since just before the start of the pandemic, …

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Superhero comic Spark shows how the book genre can help teenagers discuss mental health | VIEWPOINT

Whether she is appearing as Amber or Spark—whether she is outsmarting an online catfishing scheme or taking down an illegal opioid drug operation—her action-packed adventures always manage to relate back to reducing the stigma that too often surrounds mental health issues.   Amanda McGeshick Guest Columnist Working in community mental health, my team and I …

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Viewpoint: Mike Sparks, The Constitution Matters, ask Joni Bryan and John DeBerry

Recently on WGNS Rutherford Magazine Show heard Sunday nights at 5p.m. on 100.5 FM, 1450AM and online at WGNSradio.com I had invited guests Joni Bryan, Director and founder of the 917 Society, Nashville attorney Ramona DeSalvo and John Taylor, a Franklin realtor, both of whom are leaders with the Convention of States. Both leaders were …

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Gov. Bill Lee proposes changes to Tennessee criminal justice system

Part of the proposed reforms includes an additional day reporting center and programs for community supervision to help people reenter society. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Governor Bill Lee is proposing that Tennessee make changes to its criminal justice system so that incarcerated people can reenter their communities safely. Money for “corrections” makes up around 6% of …

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