https://theresamorrison.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Theresa MorrisonenThu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/hendersonvillestandard/nine-graduates-mark-new-beginnings-through-recovery-court-of-sumner-county/Applause, tears and words of encouragement filled the room as nine individuals recently crossed the stage during the Recovery Court of Sumner County graduation ceremony, marking a major milestone in their recovery journeys. Surrounded by family members, mentors, court staff and community supporters, each graduate was recognized not only for completing the program, but for choosing a path of healing, accountability and hope. During the ceremony, graduates reflected on their recovery journey...Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/hendersonvillestandard/nine-graduates-mark-new-beginnings-through-recovery-court-of-sumner-county/https://canva.link/etbgmkxjx871esqIt seems you are using an old or unsupported browser. 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To continue enjoying Canva, please update to a recent version of one of the following browsers:Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://canva.link/etbgmkxjx871esqhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/501812/uploads/db752165-5710-49aa-a446-3dd4afc1556f.pdfFri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/501812/uploads/db752165-5710-49aa-a446-3dd4afc1556f.pdfhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/501812/uploads/42b9a383-51f3-446c-a8cc-68b5ac7f590f.pdfThu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/501812/uploads/42b9a383-51f3-446c-a8cc-68b5ac7f590f.pdfhttps://meharry.edu/news/returning-home-giving-forward-meharry-alumni-raise-more-than-1-4-million-during-the-sesquicentennial-homecoming-reunion-week/Alumni from across the country returned to campus to celebrate Meharry’s 150-year legacy while investing in its future through reunion giving and engagement.NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 18, 2026) — Meharry Medical College alumni demonstrated their continued commitment to the institution’s mission and future by raising more than $1.4 million during the College’s Sesquicentennial Homecoming Reunion Weekend held May 13–17.The milestone fundraising total reflects the generosity and dedication of reunion cl...Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://meharry.edu/news/returning-home-giving-forward-meharry-alumni-raise-more-than-1-4-million-during-the-sesquicentennial-homecoming-reunion-week/https://pridepublishinggroup.com/2026/04/10/meharry-match-day-student-vignettes/The day was an extremely special one for all who matched. Here is a sampling of the experience of three of the students as they approached Match Day, as reported by Meharry staffers: A dream sealed in an envelope: Charles Summers’ Match Day journey shaped by grit and grace On Match Day, March 20, Charles Summers will stand among his classmates waiting to open an envelope that stands for far more than the next stop in his medical training. For the 25-year-old future physician, the moment wi...Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://pridepublishinggroup.com/2026/04/10/meharry-match-day-student-vignettes/https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/501812/uploads/3f3f8903-19fc-4457-8bb2-d90cdcc99a5a.pdfAs we spend the weekend honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I am reminded that his life tells a story—a story of courage, of compassion and of unwavering dedication to justice. His legacy profoundly shaped my youth and served as a catalyst in forming the man I am today. From leading the Montgomery Bus Boycott, advocating for the Civil Rights Act, to championing the Poor People’s Campaign, Dr. King demonstrated how steadfast commitment to all mankind can transform communities.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/501812/uploads/3f3f8903-19fc-4457-8bb2-d90cdcc99a5a.pdfhttps://issuu.com/lasmtc1968/docs/legal_aid_society_2021_annual_report/15The year 2021 was challenging for our clients and organization; nevertheless, the work of Legal Aid Society continued to illuminate the path of justice during such a tumultuous time. We watched as many struggled to keep their homes, feed their families, and make ends meet. To be honest, hopelessness was one of the biggest hurdles we’ve seen people strive to overcome in the last few years. Hopelessness created a chasm of doubt, insecurity, fear, and loss that left thousands of people wondering,...Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/lasmtc1968/docs/legal_aid_society_2021_annual_report/15https://issuu.com/lasmtc1968/docs/legal_aid_society_2021_annual_report/17The year 2021 was challenging for our clients and organization; nevertheless, the work of Legal Aid Society continued to illuminate the path of justice during such a tumultuous time. We watched as many struggled to keep their homes, feed their families, and make ends meet. To be honest, hopelessness was one of the biggest hurdles we’ve seen people strive to overcome in the last few years. Hopelessness created a chasm of doubt, insecurity, fear, and loss that left thousands of people wondering,...Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/lasmtc1968/docs/legal_aid_society_2021_annual_report/17https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/501812/uploads/cde4f4b8-32bc-4e6b-8e22-b0fa48bae4b7.pdfTue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/501812/uploads/cde4f4b8-32bc-4e6b-8e22-b0fa48bae4b7.pdfhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/501812/images/56693f0e-e9d1-448c-8194-d0fbc4aaf07b.pngFrom 2022–2024, I co-led a two-year communications initiative to develop and launch the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands' Community Classroom, an online learning platform designed to expand public access to legal education and self-help resources in English, Spanish and Arabic. Working alongside Legal Aid attorneys and staff, DuGard Communications and NewsChannel 5, I helped guide website strategy, content development, user experience planning and digital outreach efforts to make complex legal information more accessible to underserved communities.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/501812/images/56693f0e-e9d1-448c-8194-d0fbc4aaf07b.pnghttps://las.org/legal-aid-society-launches-online-community-classroom-to-provide-free-legal-advice-2/NASHVILLE, Tennessee, January 23, 2024 – Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest nonprofit law firm, announced today the official launch of Community Classroom, an online source of information covering a wide range of civil legal issues. Community Classroom, located at las.org/communityclassroom, contains more than 50 downloadable booklets explaining legal rights and offering self-help advice on various legal matters. All the information is presented at a f...Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://las.org/legal-aid-society-launches-online-community-classroom-to-provide-free-legal-advice-2/