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Motlow Foundation plans annual golf tourney for Sept. 27
LYNCHBURG — The 31st Annual Motlow College Foundation Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, September 27, at Bear Trace Golf Course at Tims Ford State Park. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit scholarships for Motlow State students. In the event of rain, the tournament will be postponed to October 4.
Tennessee man charged over social media posts threatening Biden, Harris, and Obama
A Tennessee man was charged over alleged social media posts threatening President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and former President Barack Obama. Kyl Alton Hall, a 37-year-old male from the Memphis area, allegedly posted several times on X in late July, threatening to “kill, assassinate, shoot, and crash the plane” of Biden and assassinate […]
Raiders start strong with 33-7 Cascade win
LYNCHBURG — According to conventional football wisdom, 2024 should be a rebuilding year for the Moore County Raiders after losing Class 1A Mr. Football Dawson White and a host of senior playmakers. But you couldn’t tell it on Friday night at Doug Price Field as the Raiders mounted an impressive 33-7 win over the Cascade Champions in their home opener.
Numerous Moore County students become MTSU Raiders with week
MURFREESBORO — The Moore County Raider to MTSU Raider pipeline is strong and numerous students launched their college careers today with the first day of classes in Murfreesboro. In many cases with the help of family and friends, thousands of Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) students including numerous former Columbia blue Raiders headed to their residence halls in recent days as they prepare for the first day of the fall semester. Classes kicked off on Monday, August 26.
UPDATE: Choice Lanes Project Between Murfreesboro and Nashville
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Department of Transportation continues to work on a proposal for Choice Lanes... That was TDOT Community Relations Officer Rebecca Hammonds who reported that this is the first time that a Choice Lanes Project has been proposed for Tennessee. While the project is still being...
Woman dies in Bordeaux shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - UPDATE: The woman killed in a shooting in the Bordeaux area has been identified as Charmaine Goodloe, 34, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. Officers responded to the shooting around midnight Tuesday. Police said a man and woman were shot at as they returned to...
Redstone Opens Second High School Branch in Murfreesboro
Redstone Federal Credit Union joined with Murfreesboro school leaders Thursday to celebrate the opening of a branch inside Siegel High School that is fully operated by students. Student staffers will gain real-life work experience, improve their financial literacy, and earn money while training. The branch is open to students, faculty,...
MTSU agribusiness senior receives national Phi Kappa Phi Pioneer Award
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University senior Anna Collins, of Pleasant View, was recently awarded a Pioneer Award of $1,000 from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi – the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Collins, who was initiated...
Energized by speaker, MTSU Convocation kicks off 2024-25 academic year for students [+VIDEO]
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University 2024 fall Convocation speaker Firoozeh Dumas’s talk and book she wrote that was used as MTSU’s summer reading assignment resonated with freshman Samwaeil Boulesand many others. “I loved it. I read it in one sitting,” said Boules, 17, of Antioch,...
Steeped in history and with a top student-veteran support center, MTSU ranks among nation’s most military-focused universities
In the heart of Middle Tennessee State University’s sprawling, 515-acre main campus sit two neighboring roadways: Normal Way and Military Memorial. Normal Way honors MTSU’s origins as a training ground for public school teachers. Founded in 1911 as Middle Tennessee State Normal School, it derived its name from the French phrase école normale—meaning teacher-training institutions intended to establish a “norm” after which all other schools would be modeled.
Special Called Manchester City Board of Mayor and Alderman Board Meeting on Tuesday, August 27th; Applicants for Alderman are listed
Items of note on the agenda include the Board of Mayor and Alderman voting for the Vacant Alderman Seat and Citizen Appointments to Committees and Commissions. The Board will need a quorum of three (3) votes to appoint an Alderman to the vacant seat on August 27, 2024. The applications...
The Real Meaning Behind Books, Poems and Censorship – by Dr. Burriss
MURFREESBORO, TN - The American Dream and poems, life in the city and hidden messages – how do they all come together and possibly change opinions or ideas? With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Dr. Larry Burriss... Hear more from Dr. Burriss HERE. About Dr. Burriss -...
G5 QB Deep Dives: Nick Vattiato - Middle Tennessee
As Derek Mason ushers in a new era at Middle Tennessee State, veteran quarterback Nicholas Vattiato will be at the forefront of the transition. Since his freshman year in 2021, Vattiato has made an immediate impact, guiding the team to back-to-back bowl victories, including earning MVP honors in the 2021 Bahamas Bowl. Despite a challenging 2023 season for the Blue Raiders, Vattiato consistently demonstrated his growth into a quality starter. One thing fans should take note of is Vattiato’s impressive recall and detail in post-game press conferences, where he breaks down plays with remarkable precision. This football IQ is evident in his play, characterized by sharp instincts and savvy decision-making.
GOP leaders promise punitive tax move if Memphis passes gun restrictions; state moves to block them
Tennessee’s House and Senate speakers are threatening to punish Memphis by cutting its share of sales tax revenue – more than $75 million – if the city puts referendums on the November ballot restricting weapons, a move likely to force Memphis to sue the state. Continuing a feud with the Democratic-controlled Bluff City, Republican leaders, […]
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