The University of Memphis raised over $55 million in fiscal year 2026, falling short of last year’s record but still smashing its fundraising goal by 10%. With ambitious plans to hit $56 million next year and grow annually, the school is pushing forward with confidence—proving that even a slight dip doesn’t stop momentum for academic and athletic excellence.

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Tennessee lawmakers are poised to fully fund Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a beloved program sending free books to kids from birth to age five since 1995. Currently split between state and private funding, the new proposal would shift full costs to the state starting 2027—honoring Dolly’s legacy and expanding access for nearly 70% of Tennessee’s young children already enrolled. With over 332 million books delivered worldwide and education investments already underway, this move could cement Tennessee’s commitment to early literacy—and keep Dolly’s vision alive for generations.

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Two Tennessee residents, John and Geordyn Hayes, are now in custody after being arrested on South Carolina warrants tied to the tragic death of their five-year-old daughter, Saylor Hayes. Found dead in the Waccamaw River after going missing on August 30th, Saylor was nonverbal and part of a special needs wandering program. A massive multi-agency search followed her disappearance, culminating in her body’s discovery the next day. Charged with unlawfully placing a child at risk or willfully abandoning her, the pair were apprehended in East Tennessee on September 1st and are being held without bond while awaiting extradition to South Carolina. The investigation into how and why Saylor died remains ongoing.

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