Tennessee State University News

We've included a biography written by Davis himself that talks about his life and the legacy he leaves behind: "This North Carolina native, son of a Baptist minister came to Augusta in 1956 as Program Director for WRDW- Radio.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee has selected Bryon Grizzard to direct the provider networks and contracting department.

Governor Bill Haslam on Tuesday announced Debra Payne as the new commissioner of the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities as Jim Henry becomes the permanent commissioner at the Department of Children's Services .

The first quarter report from the Tennessee Housing Market indicates that *home sells are literally up and down in Rutherford County and the state of Tennessee.

Chattanoogan John "Thunder" Thornton has enjoyed much success in the business world, but he did tell Maryville College graduates Sunday night that he has one regret - he did not enjoy the climb toward achievement as much as he should have.

Women's overall health in Tennessee improved to a grade of C, but there's still plenty of room for improvement, according to the Tennessee Women's Health Report Card.

First lady Michelle Obama has some advice for some Tennessee high school graduates: Strike your own path in college and life and work to overcome inevitable failures with determination and grit.

Most of this information comes from a press release: the Athens Downtown Development Authority board has chosen Shannon Logan and Pamela Thompson as the finalists for its executive director position.

It was a problem he struggled with personally, and he wanted to help others overcome their addiction issues, too.

First lady Michelle Obama doled out hugs and quick words of encouragement as each of 170 Martin Luther King Jr.

Rabbi Rami Shapiro, director of MTSU's creative writing program, and his son and co-author, Aaron Shapiro, will be guests of honor at the 2013 Huntsville Literary Association banquet.

In the final hours before the drawing last minute buyers flooded convenience stores hoping to buy the lucky lottery ticket on Saturday.

Edward Tarpley, 46, and Tabitha Tarpley, 45, have been charged with Initiation of a Meth Lab, Promotion of Methamphetamine, Possession of Schedule 1, and Child Abuse.

MRS. OBAMA: Yes! Wow. Good afternoon, everyone! Yes. I am thrilled to be here. And go, Royals.

A group in Murfreesboro has started a petition to end the use of red-light cameras, but police say the traffic enforcement measure has improve safety.

Academic Magnet School's graduation from Tennessee State University's Gentry Center.

The Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy will reach a historic milestone this week by holding its first graduation ceremony on Friday.

The U.S. Secret Service has asked Metro Police to stay out of security planning for First Lady Michelle Obama's visit to Nashville this weekend, WSMV Ch.

Dr. Gregory Taylor, a 22-year veteran of Marietta City Schools, titled his first release "Paradise Lost: The Unraveling of American Morals." Staff/Laura Moon The assistant principal of Marietta High School recently released his first book, highlighting the breakdown of American morals and how he believes this collapse is a result of Hollywood ... (more)

It's that time of the year when students break out their summer clothes, put on their sunscreen, put on their sunglasses and go to class.