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We don’t mean to brag (actually, yes we do), but a bunch of our reporters just won a number of first-place prizes in the Tennessee Associated Press journalism contest. One of our reporters was even named “newspaper journalist of the year.”

We’re super proud of our team! But at the end of the workday, we do it all for you, dear readers!

Now, for some stories from our extremely talented staff:

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