Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Police Department Captain Craig Gipson graduated from the 251st Session of prestigious FBI National Academy on December 14th, 2012.
The 251st Session consisted of 260 men and women from law enforcement agencies from, 49 states, the District of Columbia, 29 International countries, four military organizations, and six federal civilian organizations.
 Clarksville Police Captain Craig Gipson
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Clarksville Police Captain Scott Thornton Graduates from Northwestern University’s Police Staff and Command Program
December 14, 2012 |
Clarksville, TN – On December 7th, 2012, Clarksville Police Captain Scott Thornton completed the grueling ten week Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command program. He was handpicked to attend the course in Murfreesboro, TN.
It was designed to prepare law enforcement managers for senior positions by uniquely combining academic principles with practical applications.
 Clarksville Police Captain Scott Thornton
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Beatles 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert at The Renaissance Center
August 15, 2012 |
The Beatles are coming to Dickson! The WannaBeatles that is.
Dickson, TN – In the wake of the London Olympics and all things British, The Renaissance Center will celebrate one of Great Britain’s most beloved exports, The Beatles, as the 2012 calendar marks the 50 Year Anniversary of the Beatles!
Joining in on the fun are The WannaBeatles, one of the best Beatles tribute bands in the country, for a concert and Beatles-related activities scheduled for Saturday, August 25th, 7:00pm. Pre-concert activities include several musical acts in the center’s rotunda and a showing of Laser Beatles in the Cybersphere Digital Theatre.
 The WannaBeatles. (L-R) Bryan Cumming, David Toledo, Dennis Scott and Nathan Burbank.
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Austin Peay State University’s Student Newspaper the All State Earns Additional Awards in National Competition
June 1, 2012 |
 Clarksville, TN – Four members of The All State staff earned high honors in the Student Society for News Design’s annual College News Design Contest.
Administered and sponsored by the Columbia School of Journalism at the University of Missouri, the contest is widely recognized as one of the top peer-to-peer competitions in the country. Highly respected journalism programs like that of Mizzou, Northwestern, Indiana University, University of North Carolina and Penn State participate. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Police Department’s Deputy Chief Frankie Gray Graduates from the FBI National Academy
April 2, 2012 |
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Police Deputy Chief Frankie Gray graduated from the 248th Session of prestigious FBI National Academy on March 19th, 2012, after 10 weeks of intensive academic and physical training.
Only three percent of law enforcement, worldwide, is selected to attend the FBI National Academy.
 Clarksville Police Deputy Chief Gray with FBI Director Robert Mueller III.
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Austin Peay State University History Department helps remember War of 1812 at local conference
March 25, 2012 |
Clarksville, TN – In terms of notoriety, the War of 1812 isn’t nearly as popular with the general public as, say, the American Revolution or the Civil War.
But the conflict did have a pivotal impact on the United States, giving us the national anthem, Gen. Andrew Jackson and even Tennessee’s nickname as the “Volunteer State.”
 Dr. Kristofer Ray, APSU assistant professor of history, Deanna Carter, APSU graduate student, and Dr. Donald Hickey, Wayne State College professor of history, meet at the Tennessee, the Atlantic World and the War of 1812 symposium in Nashville.
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American Heart Association reports People in neighborhoods with healthy features have better heart health
March 18, 2012 |
Residents of neighborhoods with more healthy food stores, parks, trails and enjoyable walking environments were more likely to be in ideal cardiovascular health.
San Diego, CA – If you live in neighborhoods with access to grocery stores, healthy food, parks and a pleasant walking environment, you’re more likely to be in ideal cardiovascular health.
That’s the finding of research reported at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2012 Scientific Sessions. «Read the rest of this article»
Improved Living Environments Can Reduce Health Problems for Women and Children
October 22, 2011 |
Study finds moving to lower poverty neighborhoods decreases risk of obesity and diabetes
Washington, D.C. – Low-income women with children who moved from high-poverty to lower-poverty neighborhoods experienced notable long-term improvements in aspects of their health; namely, reductions in diabetes and extreme obesity, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Chicago and partner institutions.
The New England Journal of Medicine published the study in a special article today, “Neighborhoods, Obesity and Diabetes – A Randomized Social Experiment.” Lead author for the collaboration was Jens Ludwig, the McCormick Foundation Professor of Social Service Administration, Law and Public Policy at University of Chicago
 Research shows how basic social and economic science research can contribute to improving the health of women and children in major U.S. cities. (©2011 Jupiter Images Corporation)
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