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Jacob Holley

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Covers:  News, Sports, Film, National Politics and Local Politics.
Communications Coordinator at @tnstudent and Reporter at @TheTnFirefly | Screenwriter/movie theater enthusiast | Opinions are mine and not my employer’s |

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I am a reporter and writer originally from Pensacola, Florida. I grew up on SEC football and NASCAR every Sunday. I moved to Oklahoma after high school and graduated from Oklahoma State University with a B.S. in Sports Media. I have acquired more than five years of combined experience as a news and sports reporter since then while working for newspapers such as Guthrie News Leader, The Mountain Press and Stillwater News Press. I also am a Contributor for With The First Pick via Fansided.

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Stillwater Planning Commission approves establishment of CBD dispensary

Stillwater Planning Commission approves establishment of CBD dispensary

The Stillwater Planning Commission voted 3-0 to establish a medical marijuana dispensary Tuesday during its r…

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Home | Jacob Holley

Home | Jacob Holley

This is an amalgamation of highlights of my work up to this point in time. It showcases my skills, experience…

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2021 NFL Mock Draft: Jaguars get Trevor Lawrence a weapon, Bengals get OT

2021 NFL Mock Draft: Jaguars get Trevor Lawrence a weapon, Bengals get OT

The 2020 college football season just concluded with the decimation of the Ohio State Buckeyes at the hands o…

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Black Bears have sight set on making state

Black Bears have sight set on making state

PAWNEE - All it takes to end the season is one loss. The Pawnee High School boys' basketball team has to win …

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Hank Aaron Lives On at Oklahoma Sports Museum

Hank Aaron Lives On at Oklahoma Sports Museum

Hank Aaron didn't swing at baseballs with a bat. He swung with a hammer.

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Demons down Bears in district battle

Demons down Bears in district battle

PERKINS - Perkins-Tryon held on to defeat John Marshall 14-6 in a defensive game at McIlvain Field on Friday …

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Research Finds Economically Disadvantaged Student Proficiency Gap Not Closing

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By Jacob Holley
| Tennessee Firefly
New research on the 2026 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) found that troubling gaps remain for students from lower-income backgrounds.¶ Education organization Tennessee SCORE found that the gap between economically disadvantaged (ED) students and non-ED students has not closed over the past five years.
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State Intervention in Memphis-Shelby County Remains in Limbo

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By Jacob Holley
| Tennessee Firefly
Nearly a week into a court order temporarily halting state intervention in Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), both sides are still working out the details to schedule a hearing in the case.¶ U.S. District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw finalized a court order halting the takeover on July 1, the day the state oversight board was set to assume control.
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Report Finds the Literacy Success Act Is Delivering Results

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By Jacob Holley
| Tennessee Firefly
A new report on last month’s Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) results shows the positive impact of legislation passed during 2021’s special legislative session on education.¶ According to the report produced by Tennessee SCORE, Tennessee students are continuing a trend of increased English-Language Arts (ELA) proficiency in grades three through five on the TCAP that began the year after the Tennessee Literacy Success Act (TLSA) was passed.¶ The TLSA required school districts...
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I was a reporter for my college newspaper The O'Colly. I ended up writing everything from movie reviews to sports recaps.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I have, but not to write an entire story. I think selling typewriter keyboards for desktop computers would be a great business idea!

How is social media changing news?

Many people get their news exclusively from Twitter. It's great for accessibility, but people often share articles without reading them.
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