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APSU Provost Lecture Series: ‘Taking Tea in the 18th Century’

 

Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville, TN – Although tea is now inextricably associated with British culture, early 18th-century writers struggled over the meaning of this foreign export, and their anxieties about tea manifest larger anxieties about what it means to be a British subject.

That’s the focus an Austin Peay State University faculty member will discuss as part of the next Provost Lecture Series at APSU. «Read the rest of this article»

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Austin Peay State University’s Provost Lecture Series To Discuss the Effects of Tuberculosis On Vulnerable Populations

 

Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University mathematics faculty member will discuss how the incidence rate of tuberculosis in vulnerable populations give a measure of the socio-economic well-being and degree of social justice in a country as part of the next Provost Lecture Series at APSU.

Dr. Folashade Agusto, assistant professor in the APSU Department of Mathematics and Statistics, will present at 3:00pm, Thursday, January 17th in the Morgan University Center, Room 307. All sessions of the Provost Lecture Series are free and open to the public.

Dr. Folashade Agusto

Dr. Folashade Agusto

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Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance says Make sharpening insurance priorities a New Year’s Resolution

 

Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance

It’s smart to review coverage terms for multiple areas

Nashville, TN – As you ring in the New Year, it is a good idea to evaluate your insurance coverage. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) – of which Commerce and Insurance is a member – offers these tips and reminders to help with your review. «Read the rest of this article»

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Lisa Matassa Soars On New EP, The Intimate Collection, “Somebody’s Baby”

 

Lisa MatassaNashville, TN – Lisa Matassa soars on her new EP, the intimate collection, “Somebody’s Baby”, and the December 4th release hits all the right notes for fans of edgy, rockin’ Country.  With a voice that blends the soulfulness of Southern Gospel with a bit of “city polish” and a dose of Country/Rock flair, this EP is by far her best project yet.

Lisa Matassa's "Somebody's Baby"

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APSU Provost Lecture Series to feature interpretations of ‘The Wizard of Oz’

 

Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville, TN – For historians, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” is a fairy tale that is much more than a children’s story. In fact, the tale carries varied perspectives of American culture and society at the turn of the century.

In 1964, Henry M. Littlefield argued that the “Wizard of Oz” was a populist parable where the Cowardly Lion represents William Jennings Bryan, The Tin Man symbolizes an industrialized worker, and the Scarecrow stands for the populist farmer. «Read the rest of this article»

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Charlie Daniels Releases New Single, “Take Back The USA”

 

The Charlie Daniels BandNashville, TN – Legendary Country music artist Charlie Daniels has released his latest single on Blue Hat Records, titled “Take Back The USA.”

Two versions of the single have been released, with one including a narrative of a bible verse from Chronicles 7-14.  Listen to “Take Back the USA” on iTunes here.

Alabama’s Teddy Gentry and Charles English of Music Brothers Productions produced the song.  Songwriter and multi instrumentalist Bobby Terry contributed lyrics, along with Gentry and English.  Distributed through Megaforce Records/MRI and Sony/Red Distribution, the song is a plea to the people of the United States to “Take Back The USA.”

Charlie Daniels Releases "Take Back The USA"

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Wes Moore, Author of best-selling book “The Other Wes Moore” to be at Austin Peay on September 27th

 

Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville, TN – Two kids named Wes Moore were born blocks apart within a year of each other. Both grew up fatherless in similar Baltimore neighborhoods and had difficult childhoods; both hung out on street corners with their crews; both ran into trouble with the police.

How, then, did one grow up to be a Rhodes Scholar, decorated veteran, White House Fellow, and business leader, while the other ended up a convicted murderer serving a life sentence?

Author Wes Moore

Author Wes Moore

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Former Gateway to Stardom Talent Show contestants make their return to Riverfest

 

2012 Riverfest - 25thClarksville, TN – Gateway Realty Investment Group/A+ Property Management have been sponsoring a youth talent show at Riverfest for the past eight years, providing youth an opportunity to showcase their talents.

Have you ever wondered what happens to the Winners? Curious about if these shows REALLY help our young people get a leg up on the entertainment industry? Come see “What Are They Doing Now” and see for yourself!

The show will take place at this year’s Riverfest, Saturday, September 8th from 9:00pm-11:00pm, on the Gateway Realty Stage. This show will have everything from Classic Country to Hip-hop Dance to Hard Jamming Rock. There is something for everyone and will give the headliner, Kip Moore a run for his money. «Read the rest of this article»

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Darryl Worley rendition of “The Andy Griffith Show” theme song remains available to Aid in Disaster Fund Raising Efforts

 

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency - TWRANashville, TN – Country music artist Darryl Worley is continuing his efforts as an ambassador for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and other state organizations across the country who manage the nation’s natural resources and their efforts to aid those affected by recent natural disasters.

What began as a simple idea to use the song to promote fishing grew to include a music video and a national fund-raising effort.

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Former Austin Peay State University Student ‘Raps It Up’

 

$izzul The Gr8Clarksville, TN – $izzul The Gr8 is on his way back to Tennessee, but this time as a recording artist. “I want people to know that there’s some real hip hop out there,” said the smiling rapper, who also sings in a smooth tenor voice on his songs.

$izzul, whose real name is Kory Marlowe, was born and raised in Nashville Tennessee. He attended Austin Peay State University, where he discovered his rapping talent. Marlowe’s roommate was Stephen Williams, who is currently a gospel rapper in Nashville, TN known as “Young Duck.” Williams and Marlowe used to “rap it up” as Marlowe says.

$izzul recently released his new album, "The Star Child."

$izzul recently released his new album, "The Star Child."

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