More than 260 cases of whooping cough have been reported this year in Tennessee. That’s an almost three-fold increase over last year. Federal health officials recommend that children should be vaccinated for pertussis by the time they’re 3. In Tennessee and most other states, only 80 percent of children are getting the vaccine in that time frame.
More Cases, Fewer Vaccinations for Whooping Cough
Haslam in Holding Pattern on Big Higher Ed Changes
Tennessee’s one-of-a-kind governance system for colleges and universities will stay as is for now, though Governor Bill Haslam says he’s looking for a better way. The administration is holding off on making any major changes.
Outnumbered Democrats to Play Defense
Democrats in the state House laid out an agenda yesterday that includes expanding government programs like pre-K and TennCare. But they admit most of their time will be spent trying to slow down a Republican supermajority.
Name Change Coming to Nissan’s Infiniti
Nissan Vice President Johan de Nysschen says the new naming scheme harkens back to Infiniti’s beginnings, more than 20 years ago.
Advanced International Degree Programs Expand in Metro
Metro high schools are adding new options for students hoping to earn an advanced diploma recognized around the world. Metro is adding a program from the University of Cambridge in England.
WPLN Turns Fifty
Nashville Public Radio turns 50 years old today. Considering that FM radio was still a new frontier in broadcasting a half-century ago, it’s a significant anniversary. So it only seems appropriate to look back at how things have changed at this station over those years.
Midstate Families React to Newtown Tragedy
Local parents found this morning’s school drop-off to be more emotional and difficult than usual in the wake of Friday’s mass shooting.
Charter Schools Emphasized in Chamber of Commerce Report
Nashville’s Chamber of Commerce released its annual Education Report Card today, with a lot of talk about charter schools.
Electoral College Casts Tennessee Votes for Romney
As a winner take all state Tennessee’s 11 electoral votes go to Mitt Romney, who won the state in landslide despite losing nationally
Gradspring Founder Finds Jobs Aplenty for College Grads
Hundreds of college students in Middle Tennessee received diplomas over the weekend in mid-year graduation ceremonies. They walked across stages into an improving, but tough job market, where college grads still have a hard time finding good work. A Nashville-based web company says the jobs are there, just hard to find.
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