Sen. Ralph Alvarado is apparently leaving Kentucky to run Tennessee’s health department because sure why not

If you are laid off by Gannett, PLEASE report your layoff and tell us how we can help. There are so, so many people who want to help you and it is not brave to suffer in silence. Here’s the link to report a layoff: docs.google.com/forms/d/1drDlf…

sad to announce i am part of the #gannettlayoffs; i’m gonna have lots more stuff to say soon about my work, the wonderful friends i’ve made and how we carved out a wonderful family out of a horrific situation

Today, Gannett begins laying off about 6% of its U.S. media division. Employees at USA TODAY are beginning to get calendar invites for meetings with editors and HR: nytimes.com/2022/12/01/bus…

In our letter to management last week, we made clear that we were ready to enter marathon negotiating sessions immediately, even into the evening and over this past weekend. Management did not take us up on the offer. Our offer stands.

Economists predicted a mild recession for the U.S. next year. Will Tennessee face the same? What you need to know about the economy in 2023. knoxnews.com/story/money/bu…

Casey Arrowood, Biden’s East Tennessee U.S. Attorney pick, still hasn’t been tapped as of Friday morning, Mariah Timms reports. Asian communities across the nation say he’s unqualified after charging #UTK professor Anming Hu in a #ChinaInitiative case. Hu was later acquitted.

We're thrilled to announce that @Reviewed's Editorial staff—a team of writers, editors, photographers, lab experts, graphic designers, video producers, and more—has formed a union with @bostonnewsguild to ensure better working conditions for all. [1/5]

New. I've independently confirmed Knoxville Bishop Richard Stika stopped a church investigation into a Knoxville seminarian accused of raping a diocesan employee. knoxnews.com/story/news/loc…

Peak journalism is working in a McDonald's and you can't tell me different. There are various reasons for which journalists end up needing to work at a McDonald's and they're all valid and urgent. Yes, I'm currently working at said establishment because of wind-induced issues.

🚨🚨 Community aid alert 🚨🚨 Joshua Jones, a photog at the Athens Banner-Herald, survived a house fire last week. He and his family are safe, but need to replace most of their belongings. Spread the word! Let's help a fellow journalist! His venmo is (@) Joshua-Jones-200

NEW: life CEO forecasts more daily newspaper sales — Today the company has 217 daily newspapers — 100 or so make up 90% of its biz — Company will likely land somewhere in-between, CEO Mike Reed told me More on Axios axios.com/2023/03/28/gan…

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BREAKING: House Resolutions have been filed against Rep. Justin Jones, Rep. Justin Pearson and Knoxville’s Rep. Gloria Johnson to formally expel them from the Tennessee House. tennessean.com/story/news/pol…

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I was waiting until May to launch this site, but in light of the #Buzzfeed news: I made this website as a guide for how to set up a community aid network following media layoffs. If you want to do something to help those affected, become a coordinator! journalismcommunityaid.wordpress.com

After five years, Southerly is ending in its current form. This decision is difficult, but it's the right one. Thank you for believing in our mission and in the Southerners who make this work worthwhile and possible. Read Lyndsey Gilpin's statement: southerlymag.org/2023/05/01/sou…

She was our high school yearbook’s photo editor

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