NASHVILLE – On Tuesday, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that Tennessee has joined a multistate lawsuit against Mariner Finance over widespread violations of multiple consumer protection laws. The suit alleges that Mariner Finance charged consumers for hidden add-on products that consumers were not fully informed about or, in some instances, did not agree to buy. In doing so, Mariner illegally added hundreds or sometimes thousands of dollars to the amounts consumers owed the company. In 2019 alone, Mariner charged consumers $121.7 million nationwide in premiums and fees for add-on products. “My duty is to ensure that companies treat Tennessee consumers fairly and honestly,” Attorney General Skrmetti said.…
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Middle Tennessee State University Department of Physics and Astronomy faculty member will open the MTSU Observatory for two hours during the 2024 solar eclipse Monday, April 8. Professor Eric Klumpe said the observatory near Wiser-Patten Science Hall will be open from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m., weather permitting, for the eclipse. Scientists said Murfreesboro will have 93% totality compared to 100% totality hundreds of miles away, covering states from Texas to Maine. People are welcome to come to campus with lawn chairs to witness the rare, natural phenomenon, department officials said. The Physics and Astronomy Department will…
By Dominique Calhoun My grandmother, the oldest of 14 siblings, passed away in 2018. She gave birth to seven children. Out of that lineage, none of them had a will. Luckily, all her children get along. Today, one of my aunts actually lives in my Grandma’s house. And her siblings are supportive of that. Yet, for many that is not the case. However, because she passed intestate, the question that me and my cousins often ask is: What’s next for Big Mama’s House? In Texas – and many other parts of the country, this experience is far too common. Take my family for example,…
By Ethan Steinquest – University Editor CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Austin Peay State University (APSU) is continuing its commitment to an affordable college education by guaranteeing admission and the $1,000 Governors Excellence Scholarship to any high school senior graduating with a 3.0 GPA. The APSU Board of Trustees previously approved these resources in the Fall 2023 semester as part of an ongoing effort to create opportunities for students. “This is an excellent opportunity [to support] high school seniors by keeping college affordable,” APSU President Mike Licari said. “We offer one of the best values in Tennessee for completing a bachelor’s degree. Our tuition…
NASHVILLE – Tennessee State University (TSU) student leaders sounded the alarm alongside invited national faith and civil rights leaders, today about extremist legislatures across the country that are attacking and defunding historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). In Tennessee, the Senate Education Committee recently voted to vacate TSUs board of directors and empowered extremist Republican Gov. Bill Lee to appoint eight new members to the 10-member body. While the action was spurred in part by financial challenges at TSU, a 2023 Biden Administration study shows that TSU is owed over $2.1 billion in state funds that have been held back since 1987. The…
Nashville, Tenn. – Congressman John Rose, Mayor Freddie O’Connell, several elected officials, Cayce Place residents and representatives from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Amazon joined the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency today for the ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration for the newest residential development at Cayce Place. “Supporting more affordable housing has been a top priority of mine since being elected to Congress,” Congressman Rose said. “I am thrilled to see more quality, affordable apartments open in East Nashville. I want to commend Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency Director Dr.…
NASHVILLE (TN Tribune) – Tennessee State University (TSU) student leaders will sound the alarm about extremist Republican legislatures across the country that are attacking and defunding historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) this Monday, April 1, at 11 am CST, during a national press conference. In Tennessee, the Senate Education Committee recently voted to vacate TSUs board of directors and empowered extremist Republican Gov. Bill Lee to appoint eight new members to the 10-member body. While the action was spurred in part by financial challenges at TSU, a 2023 Biden Administration study shows that TSU is owed over $2.1 billion in state funds that…
Washington, D.C.-The Library of Congress is seeking applicants for its next Archives, History and Heritage Advanced Internship Program, which will run from Sept. 9 to Nov. 15. This 10-week, paid internship is open to currently enrolled undergraduate juniors and seniors, master’s and Ph.D. candidates from all majors or those who have graduated or will graduate between Dec. 1, 2023 and Aug. 31, 2024. The program offers onsite and remote project opportunities, allowing interns from near and far to participate. The deadline to apply is Monday, April 22, 2024. The internship program gives the next generation of diverse archivists and knowledge workers invaluable opportunities to analyze, organize and interpret…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-The deadline to apply for scholarships and grants through the R.H. Boyd Family Endowment Fund is rapidly approaching! Make sure that all application materials are returned by March 31, 2024. The R.H. Boyd Family Endowment Fund, established in 1981, serves as a living memorial to our company’s founder, Rev. Dr. R. H. Boyd. The R.H. Boyd Family Endowment Fund is dedicated to assisting students with achieving academic and career success through providing scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies. We also support community organizations that have a hands-on approach to providing opportunities for advancement to those in need…
WASHINGTON (AP) — At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many churches moved their services online, the Rev. William H. Lamar IV initially shuddered at the thought that he needed to morph into a “video personality” to stay engaged with his parishioners. “I resisted kicking and screaming because I’m a child of the ’70s,” said Lamar, the senior pastor of historic Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. “I’m not a digital native.” Four years later, Lamar, a talented preacher, has adjusted to offering both virtual and in-person services. After a noticeable attendance drop, more Metropolitan congregants are…