JEFFERSON CITY – Carson-Newman University announced the addition of powerlifting to its list of student options for those looking to compete. The new offering, scheduled to begin in fall 2025, falls under the University’s Intercollegiate Recreational Sports Department, which already offers bass fishing, kayak fishing and archery. Carson-Newman didn’t have to go far for leadership experience, tapping C-N Director of Sports Jeff Boschman, who joined the University in 2020. Boschman,

FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist Convention churches gave $2,982,887 through the Cooperative Program in December. For the year-to-date, Tennessee Baptists have given $5,595,822, which is $162,125 or 2.98% over what was given at the same time last year. Through the first two months of the fiscal year, gifts are $253,493 or 4.33% below budget needs. B&R

JEFFERSON CITY – U.S. News & World Report cites Carson-Newman University as one of Tennessee’s best universities for online programs in rankings released today. The University was touted as one of the top options in multiple categories in the 2025 Best Online Program rankings. Carson-Newman and Vanderbilt University were the state’s top private institutions in the Online Master’s in Nursing Program category, with Vanderbilt earning the top slot. Nationally, Carson-Newman

In the early morning hours of New Year’s Day 2025, New Orleans became the scene of a terrorist attack when an offender drove his truck through the crowded sidewalks of the historic French Quarter. At least 14 people were killed and 30 injured, including two officers, before the suspect was killed in an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement. Dr. Mike Clark, a crisis trained Strategic Chaplain Coordinator with the