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MIDDLESEX, Vt. ( Aging Untold ) — Jed Lipsky arrives with a roar to his latest job, taking down pine trees in Vermont. “So I started cutting when I was 15 and loved it,” Lipsky said. “Very challenging.” Now 78, Lipsky is still logging old school. His crew is just him, a chainsaw,...
ITHACA, N.Y. (Gray News/ WBNG ) - A recent lawsuit alleging a gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity house in 2024 has sparked outrage over what some see as a lack of punishment in the case. A former Cornell student, referred to as “Jane Doe,” filed a lawsuit Sept. 16 alleg...
Parents and teachers gathered at Smith Springs Community Center to voice their concerns about Metro Nashville Public Schools.One parent said a year after the An...
What This Story Is About #14 Tennessee welcomes into Neyland Stadium #1 Texas Why It Matters It’s the SEC opener for both schools. The first of 9 league games this season. What Happens Next Except for the 2nd half against Ohio State, Texas has not really looked like the #1 team i...
WACO, Texas ( KWTX /Gray News) - The Texas rodeo community is mourning a member of the Tarleton State University team who died during an event on Thursday. Alejandra Franco, a Tarleton State University student-athlete, died from injuries she sustained while performing at the S.A....
At 13 years old, Caroline Lantz should be worrying about homework, friends, and her next flag football game. Instead, much of her childhood has been spent inside hospital rooms enduring chemotherapy, radiation, surgeries and a fight most people will never have to face. I love sch...
TUCSON, Ariz. ( KOLD /Gray News) - A University of Arizona fraternity is under investigation for violating the student code of conduct. University officials said Sigma Tau Gamma has been placed on activities suspension after being accused of forcing members to drink large amounts...
Investigators are working to determine what caused the deaths of two University of Mississippi students who died Monday in separate incidents. The university identified the students Thursday as junior Robert Strang of Atlanta and freshman Aidan Hamilton of Englewood, Colorado. Fr...
What This Story Is About Cafeteria staff at Franklin Special School District are now preparing meals from the ground up, utilizing cutting-edge culinary technology to feed students healthier, restaurant-quality dishes. Why It Matters Franklin Special District is the only one in t...
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. ( InvestigateTV ) — In recent years, you may have stared blankly at your child’s math assignment. You’re not alone. Experts and educators say it’s likely happening across the country as the methods of instruction are almost unrecognizable to the “carry the one...
Some faculty express wariness, while the university says the process is meant to rejuvenate the school and will only last two years
ATLANTA, Ga. ( InvestigateTV ) — Knowing how to read is vital to everyday life whether you’re at work, home, or in school. In classrooms across the country, a growing number of children struggle with learning this critical skill. Part of the reason could be because they can’t see...
What This Story Is About A free Chainsmokers concert at UT’s Fraternity Park was canceled Thursday night. Why It Matters Pop-up concerts drawing thousands of fans into un-ticketed or non-traditional campus spaces carry severe crowd crush risks, demanding robust perimeter planning...
Some students at Watertown Elementary School in Wilson County helped their school win a $10,000 grant. It was one of only five schools in the country to receive the award. Fifth graders Scarlett Brown and Jessiekate Phillips participated in an online program last winter to learn ...
Thousands of people are expected at GEODIS Park this weekend for the Greater Nashville Heart Walk , an event by the American Heart Association raising money for research and education while honoring people impacted by heart disease and stroke. For Erin Matchett, the mission is pe...
BLADENBORO, N.C. ( WECT /Gray News) - A North Carolina high school has canceled the remainder of its varsity football season because of a depleted roster. West Bladen High School officials said the team does not have enough healthy players to safely take the field. The decision w...
PITT COUNTY, N.C. ( WITN /Gray News) - A middle school principal in North Carolina was suspended after being accused of stalking a teacher, according to authorities. Wellcome Middle School Principal Keith Neal was charged with misdemeanor stalking on Wednesday, the same day offic...
OBERLIN, La. ( KPLC /Gray News) - A reported fight broke out at a Louisiana high school football game Friday night that ended with the game being canceled. Authorities said Oberlin Tigers head coach Robert Etheridge got into an argument on the sideline before halftime with assist...
What This Story Is About Two 6A Rutherford County powers meet up in Week 6 of the high school football season. Why It Matters Region 3 is one of the toughest in the Midstate. What Happens Next Kickoff for the game will be at 7 p.m. on Friday. For Context Blackman and Oakland are ...
What This Story Is About Region games abound this week on the high school football field. Why It Matters It’s Week 6 of the TSSAA high school football season. What Happens Next Games kickoff Friday at 7 p.m. across the Midstate. For Context The high school football season continu...
What This Story Is About The 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for all Tennessee students. Why It Matters “Completing the FAFSA is a required step to access a wide range of financial aid programs, including the Pell Grant, the Tennessee Promise ...
OXFORD, Miss. ( WMC /Gray News) - The two Ole Miss students found dead have been identified, according to officials. The university identified the students as 18-year-old Aidan Hamilton, a freshman from Englewood, Colo., and 20-year-old Robert Strang, a junior from Atlanta. Stran...
OXFORD, Miss. (WMC) - The University of Mississippi has identified the two students who died Monday. Ole Miss says 18-year-old Aidan Hamilton, a freshman from Englewood, Colo., and 20-year-old Robert Strang, a junior from Atlanta, died. Strang’s family released this statement on ...
Fans heading to Neyland Stadium for Saturday’s Tennessee-Texas game should expect enhanced security, heavier traffic and changes to campus access as President D...
A 2024 enrollment mistake at Meigs Academic Middle School could crowd out lottery admission to the city’s high-performing high school
The Scholastic Book Fair, a beloved tradition for generations of students, has made its debut at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. This gives young patients a chance to enjoy the classic school experience, even while receiving care. The two-day fair is set up i...
What This Story Is About The treasurer of a Middle Tennessee high school’s football booster club is accused of misappropriating more than $5,000 of the club’s funds. Why It Matters Amber Burton is accused of transferring funds meant to support the high school’s football program i...
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression grades campuses across the country in its annual free speech rankings.
AI data centers are fueling a growing shortage of skilled construction workers, driving up costs and potentially slowing construction of homes and businesses. In a 2026 survey from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the National Center for Construction Educat...
COOKEVILLE, TN - FROM TORNADO RELIEF TO STUDENT SUPPORT September 24, 2026: MY HERO Katelyn Steakley Katelyn Steakley is making a difference for students and families across Putnam County through the Putnam Education Partnership. After the 2020 tornadoes, Katelyn founded Cookevil...
Amelia Cato joined the special education team at Dodson Elementary School in Hermitage this year.
What This Story Is About The Ten Commandments, along with parts of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution could start popping up in Rutherford County Schools soon. Why It Matters A new law went into effect this year allowing schools to display the texts if they...
Williamson County Sheriff's Office deputies are working to educate drivers about the speed limit change on Patton Road instead of giving out tickets.
SOLON, Iowa ( KCRG /Gray News) - A teacher and a 10-year-old student are dead after an elementary school field trip to a lake, according to authorities in Iowa. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office was called to Lake Macbride State Park around 12:10 p.m. Tuesday. They recovered th...
BATON ROUGE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - An LSU football player has been accused of sexually assaulting a student on campus, prompting a criminal investigation. According to the East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office, the alleged assault occurred last year, with the name of the...
What This Story Is About Trousdale County High School was placed on lockdown Tuesday after an administrator received a phone call from an unknown person threatening mass violence, the school district said. Why It Matters The district said it immediately notified sheriff’s deputie...
What This Story Is About Peyton Manning announced that he ‘lost’ his Adidas contract on campus. Now, he’s offering the chance for one lucky person to be sponsored with Adidas. Why It Matters The scavenger hunt can be found here , for the chance to enter and win a contract. What H...
The Tennessee Secondary Scholastic Athletic Association classified Christ Presbyterian Academy’s football team in DII-AA for 2027 after the school questioned th...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( Aging Untold ) — As more school districts across the country ban students from using cell phones, an unexpected upside may be emerging from the digital detox: a reading revival. Students at Pleasure Ridge Park High School are checking out books at a rate librari...
What This Story Is About In Tennessee, kratom was made illegal this summer. In the past, doctors said patients have used it both as a stimulant and for pain reduction, treating it like an Advil or Tylenol. Why It Matters The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation recently said some pr...
WASHINGTON, D.C. ( InvestigateTV ) — A nonprofit is teaching students engineering skills by having them design, build, code and compete with robots. Fourteen-year-old Helen Sullivan is preparing for her next robotics competition. She said she did not always know she wanted to be ...
Two University of Mississippi students were found dead amid a drug-related investigation, officials confirmed to Fox News.
What This Story Is About Coffee County Central High School has installed a new weapons detection system from OPENGATE, marking the first time the district has used the technology in one of its buildings. Why It Matters Parent Brittany Smith said the system adds another layer of p...
Some startling figures out of Nolensville show dangerous driving around school zones and buses. In order to protect the students, authorities launched a school zone enforcement campaign last month....
OXFORD, Miss. (WMC) - Two University of Mississippi students have died, the Lafayette County coroner confirmed to Action News 5 on Tuesday. According to narcotics investigators, law enforcement is handling the cases as two separate death investigations. At this time, officials ha...
FOX 17 News is learning that a Clarksville teacher charged with child abuse is accused of hurting a student.
What This Story Is About A Rutherford County school bus contractor says soaring gas and diesel prices are pushing her business toward the breaking point. Why It Matters Rising fuel costs are forcing owner-operators like Sandra Davis to live paycheck to paycheck and risk losing th...
What This Story Is About The Andrew Jackson Foundation has announced a $132 million project to build a new visitor and education center and restore historic spaces at The Hermitage. Why It Matters The project will change how more than 170,000 annual visitors experience the presid...
Tennessee has taken steps to keep cell phones out of classrooms, but a new report argues the state hasn't done enough.
( InvestigateTV ) — The Department of Education is quadrupling its autopay discount for federal student loan borrowers, but enrollment must happen by Sept. 30 to qualify. Autopay allows borrowers to link a bank account so student loan payments are deducted automatically each mont...
CUMBERLAND, Va. ( Aging Untold ) — A teacher in Virginia started volunteering at a thrift store after retiring from a 30-year career in education. Barbara Daniels now leads the volunteers at Cumberland Clothes Closet, which she says gives purpose to each purchase. The store sells...
What This Story Is About Christ Presbyterian Academy will opt out of the current TSSAA classification. Why It Matters This will remove the school from its ability to play in the state’s TSSAA-sanctioned playoffs. What Happens Next This move begins with the 2027-2028 school year. ...
What This Story Is About Lewis County School District leadership said an investigation was underway into a threat involving a student at Lewis County High School on Monday. Why It Matters Law enforcement takes all threats involving school campuses, staff, or students seriously an...
More than $130 million in improvements are planned for Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, one of Middle Tennessee's most historic sites. The upgrades aim to transform how visitors experience the presidential home. The project includes a new 70,000-square-foot visitor and education cente...
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - Family and friends are mourning the loss of a 16-year-old high school student from Georgia who collapsed while playing soccer and later died. Bairon Candido Ramos Vicente, 16, passed out on the soccer field Friday and later died, according to a GoFundM...
Gas prices are sky-high right now, and it can be incredibly hard to budget but depending on your financial situation, there are some ways to help offset what you're paying at the pump. Nancy Gastelum, Financial Education Coordinator at Redstone Federal Credit Union , shared sever...
In the past few months, multiple former MNPS teachers have left the district claiming they were forced to change student grades and manipulate records....
Calls are growing for Tennessee lawmakers to audit Metro Nashville Public Schools following allegations of grade manipulation and retaliation.
