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A Tennessee middle school basketball team just brought home their first state championship, capping off an unforgettable season. The Bolivar Middle School boys proved that hard work and teamwork can take you all the way to the top.
Kalei Harding, a Tennessee State assistant softball coach, has been awarded the 2026 Natasha Watley Scholarship for Social Change for her work opening doors for Black women in fastpitch. The honor recognizes coaches who break down barriers and create opportunities in a sport that needs more representation.
Underdog Kent State pulled off a stunning upset against 13th-ranked Tennessee, earning their first victory over a ranked opponent in four years. The Flashes capitalized on Tennessee errors and stellar pitching to make college baseball history.
Two high school fishing partners just became the first junior team in Tennessee to win multiple state championships. Parker Smith and Luke Roberts proved their first title wasn't beginner's luck.
The Tipton-Rosemark Academy softball team claimed their first state championship title with a 3-1 victory over Boyd Buchanan High School. Pitcher Lanie Howe led her team to victory in an emotional finale that had players and coaches in tears of joy.
The Boynton Middle School Bulldogs brought home their first state baseball championship with a decisive 10-5 victory over Great Brook School. The small New Hampshire town celebrated with a fire truck parade through Greenville and New Ipswich.
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy just earned Tennessee's highest school achievement award for the ninth time since 2013. Only 30 charter schools across the entire state received this recognition.
Three local California middle schools just earned one of the state's most prestigious academic honors, standing out among 2,600 schools statewide. Medea Creek, Los Cerritos, and Monte Vista middle schools made the cut for exceptional student achievement.
College students at Middle Tennessee State University have invested over $7.6 million of their own money into sustainability projects since 2006. They voluntarily pay $8 each semester to fund everything from solar tables to LED upgrades across campus.
Christ Presbyterian Academy's baseball team captured the state championship with a 6-0 victory, capping an incredible 24-game winning streak. One year after a heartbreaking runner-up finish, the Lions refused to lose again.
Woodland Acres Middle School just earned an A rating and seven distinctions from Texas education officials, with 87% of its students coming from low-income families. The state's education commissioner is visiting the campus to highlight what's working.
Tennessee's tourism industry just delivered a $32.5 billion economic win that's putting money back in residents' pockets. The state's 40% tourism growth since 2018 has nearly doubled the national average while saving each household over $1,000 in annual taxes.
Fifth-seeded Michigan State overcame a halftime deficit and survived a last-second three-point attempt to edge 12th-seeded Colorado State 65-62 in the NCAA Tournament's opening round. Grace VanSlooten's double-double and Kennedy Blair's clutch shooting powered the Spartans' comeback despite facing an inspired underdog playing without their leading scorer.
South Carolina State University's championship victory earned more than a trophy—it made history. For the first time ever, an HBCU flag now flies over the State House dome.
When a brutal winter storm left residents stranded in their homes across Sumner County, Tennessee, volunteers stepped up to help their neighbors in need. Communities across Middle Tennessee are finding silver linings as neighbors help neighbors recover from the dangerous ice storm.
Volunteer rescue teams rappelled down a 130-foot waterfall to save an injured hiker trapped at its base in Middle Tennessee. Their successful mission shows how rural communities rely on skilled volunteers for dangerous rescues.
Tennessee just became the latest state to require insurance coverage for lifesaving biomarker tests that catch cancer and other diseases early. The new law, championed by a lung cancer survivor, takes effect in January.
Tennessee kicked off 2026 with unemployment falling to 3.5%, nearly a full point better than the national average. The state added nearly 6,000 jobs over the past year, with healthcare and social services leading the way.
Tennessee is competing to become the hub of America's nuclear future, bringing billions in investment and thousands of jobs to communities with 80 years of atomic expertise. The state's deep roots in nuclear innovation are helping shape cleaner energy solutions for tomorrow.
Nearly every county in Tennessee just reported lower unemployment, with 93 out of 95 seeing job growth from June to July. The state's job market is proving stronger than last year across the board.
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