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Clarksville National’s state Little League tournament run falls short in loss to Goodlettsville | PHOTOS
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Clarksville National 10-12U baseball team faced Goodlettsville in the state title game in a rematch on Thursday, July 18. While Clarksville’s defense started out hot, Goodlettsville’s big third inning was too much for Clarksville National to overcome, and Goodlettsville won 5-0. The Clarksville National team finishes as state runner ups.
Two Quillen VA Medical Center officials temporarily reassigned amid investigation
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two leaders at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center have been temporarily reassigned amid an ongoing investigation, according to a VA spokesperson. The spokesperson confirmed that “a temporary leadership transition happened earlier this week” and that the VA referred separate allegations of wrongdoing and failure to follow VA processes […]
Candidates Backus, Ragan, Scarbrough field questions on issues at Oak Ridge forum
When asked why he is challenging Tennessee Rep. John Ragan in the Anderson County Republican Primary on Aug. 1, Rick Scarbrough, former Clinton police chief, had a simple answer. “I’m an ‘Anderson County first’ person,” he said. “I’ll listen to the community and then take action to form coalitions to...
Get Ready for a week of ROAD EXCITEMENT in the 'Borp
Murfreesboro, TN - A busy week ahead for construction crews and a challenging one for Boro motorist. Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran checks his computer twice to warn local motorists of places to avoid between today and July 27, 2024. City Construction Projects. Beasie Rd Extension (River Rock...
United Way’s Stuff the Bus Provides Local Students with School Supplies for the 13th Year
United Way of South Central Tennessee’s Stuff the Bus initiative is a community-sponsored event that provides school supplies for students in need. This year’s Stuff the Bus Collection Drive will take place on July 27th, 29th, and 30th. The Stuff the Bus initiative has provided over 25,000 local...
MTSU professor preserves plants at new home in Cope Administration Building
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Cope Administration Building on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University is a little greener these days, thanks to nearly a dozen plants that now call the place home. Math professor James Hart was in a pickle when he learned his beloved plants would need to...
Middle Tennessee Volleyball Team Wins Seventh Consecutive AVCA Team Academic Award
The Middle Tennessee volleyball team has secured the AVCA Team Academic Award for the seventh consecutive year, recognizing their impressive year-long grade-point average of 3.602. This accolade is presented to programs that maintain a GPA of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Over 1,400 collegiate and high school volleyball programs received this prestigious award this year.
Women’s Tennis Adds Ode Mitre to 2024-25 Coaching Staff
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee Women's Tennis Head Coach Tayo Bailey-Duvall has announced the addition of Micaela Ode Mitre to her coaching staff for the upcoming 2024-25 season. A native of Lima, Peru, Mitre joins the Blue Raiders' staff after featuring last season as a student assistant for CUSA rival Liberty Flames. As a member of Head Coach Jeff Maren's staff, Mitre helped lead the Flames to an 18-7 overall record, as well as a perfect 5-0 record in conference play, and a CUSA Tournament Championship berth for the 2023-24 campaign. "I am excited to have Micaela join our program...
MTSU Boasts First Accredited Tourism-Hospitality Program of its Kind in TN
Five years after launching, Middle Tennessee State University’s Tourism and Hospitality Management program has been designated as the first and only accredited hospitality degree program in the state. Providing students with real-world experience as they pursue their degree, the Department of Health and Human Performance major is designed to...
MTSU welcomes Grandjean as new dean of College of Behavioral and Health Sciences
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University has named Peter Grandjean as dean of the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences after a national search. Grandjean, who took the helm July 1, most recently served five years as dean of the School of Applied Sciences and professor of exercise science at the University of Mississippi in Oxford.
Deadly Salemtown shooting suspect indicted on federal charges
A man accused of opening fire in a Salemtown restaurant on Easter Sunday, killing one and injuring several others, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for charges related to the March shooting, as well as another incident from last year in Murfreesboro.
Record receives 12 Tennessee Press Association awards
The Erwin Record earned a total of 12 awards, including two first-place awards, at the 2024 State Press Contests Awards at a luncheon on Friday, July 19, in Franklin, Tennessee. The Tennessee Press Association and the University of Tennessee System announced the winners during the luncheon. UT System Vice President...
Tennessee Tech Sets All-Time Record for Research Funding, Topping $46 Million for Fiscal Year 2024
Tennessee Tech University set an all-time record for externally funded research for the fourth year in a row, according to university administrators. The university topped $46 million in externally funded research in fiscal year 2024, supported by nearly 200 research activations. The total figure for the fiscal year, which ended June 30, surpasses Tech’s previous record by $10 million and marks the achievement of one of the university’s long-held strategic goals a year ahead of schedule.
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