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Steve's Senate in a Minute — Senate advances legislation to protect communities, children amid busy week
1+ week, 2+ day ago (559+ words) The Tennessee Senate considered legislation this week aimed at protecting communities, defending parental rights, and holding bad actors accountable. This week, I was also pleased to pass two of my bills out of committee, moving them one step closer to…...
Roane State Foundation’s student scholarship application opened March 15 for 2026-27
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (283+ words) Roane State Foundation opened its annual student scholarship application window on March 15. Students must have all information submitted by May 31, 2026, to qualify for awards that will apply to the 2026-27 academic year. By applying for a scholarship through the Foundation, students…...
Roane State recognized by achieving the Dream as a 2026 Leader College of Distinction
1+ week, 4+ day ago (272+ words) Roane State Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Karen Brunner (center) accepts the Leader College of Distinction trophy from ATD President and CEO Dr. Karen Stout (right) during the DREAM 2026 conference held in Portland, Oregon, on March 4. Roane State has once…...
UT Extension Internship Applications Open for Summer 2026; deadline to apply is Feb. 1
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (247+ words) UT Extension Internship Applications Open for Summer 2026; deadline to apply is Feb. 1The Mountain Press KNOXVILLE " Undergraduate students interested in community outreach, science and agriculture are encouraged to apply for a variety of 8-week paid summer internships through UT Extension, the…...
Americans use affirmations to stay motivated
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (769+ words) One in four Americans believe in the power of manifestation and use positive affirmations daily, according to new research. The new survey of 2,000 Americans found that many are pairing that belief with physical reminders to help their goals stick. According…...
Oakdale Preschool Hour 2025 guests appreciated
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (147+ words) Oakdale Preschool Hour 2025 guests appreciated'The Mountain Press Group with Becky Nabors Group with Gus the Bus Group with fire engine Oakdale Preschool Hour enjoyed a variety of guest presenters throughout 2025. Volunteers who generously gave their time to educate and engage…...
Toddlers who stare at screens may have anxiety issues as teens
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (590+ words) Toddlers who spend hours in front of a screen are more likely to suffer anxiety issues as teenagers, warns new research. Long periods spent staring at a TV, computer or tablet before the age of two-years-old is linked to "enduring…...
Gatlinburg dedicates and blesses Safe Haven baby box
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (540+ words) The City of Gatlinburg dedicated and blessed a Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Department Station No. 2 on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Pictured from left are City Manager Greg Patterson, community member and advocate Dorothy Johnson, Finance Director Robert Holt, Fire Chief…...
Meta to remove under-16 Australians from Facebook, Instagram on December 4
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (427+ words) Tech giant Meta will start blocking Facebook and Instagram access to users under 16 in Australia Australians younger than 16 will be removed from Facebook and Instagram on December 4, tech giant Meta said Thursday, as Canberra prepares to enforce sweeping laws banning…...
France imposes smoking ban on beaches, parks
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (626+ words) Anti-tabacco activists believe the new rules do not go far enough Beaches and parks are now covered by France's public smoking ban, a move met with mixed views France has introduced new public smoking bans in parks and on beaches…...