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Tennessee swimmers to compete in 2024 Summer Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics will be held July 26-Aug. 11 in Paris, France. Former Tennessee swimmers have qualified to compete in the Olympics. Swimming begins on July 27 at 5 a.m. EDT. Below is a list of Tennessee’s Olympians and events they qualified in. Gui Caribe (Brazil) – 50...
Donate school supplies now until July 24 for United Way ‘Stuff the Bus’ initiative
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s College of Education is again partnering with the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties for the organization’s annual “Stuff the Bus” initiative. “The College of Education is excited to partner with United Way of South-Central Tennessee to...
Soccer Coach in Rutherford County Charged With Statutory Rape
July 2, 2024 – Riverdale High School girls’ soccer coach Nathan Sweet was charged with two counts of statutory rape by an authority figure and sexual exploitation of a minor. Rutherford County Sheriff’s detectives charged him Monday after an investigation. Sweet, 35, of Murfreesboro is being held...
Murfreesboro Man Killed in Chain-Reaction Crash on I-24 West, Investigation Underway
A tragic multi-vehicle collision on I-24 West claimed the life of a Murfreesboro man yesterday morning as heavy traffic became the grim stage for a sudden and fatal sequence of events. The victim, identified as 39-year-old Daniel Roberts, was pronounced dead at the scene after his Toyota Solara was crushed in the incident, according to official sources from the Nashville government’s website.
Franklin man one of four charged in $15 million Medicare billing fraud scheme
A Franklin man has been charged in connection with a $15 million Medicare billing fraud scheme that also saw the arrest of a Murfreesboro man and two Florida men. 44-year-old James Brandon “Brady” Washburn, of Franklin, was charged with conspiracy to commit health care fraud, health care fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States and to pay and receive health care kickbacks, and paying and receiving health care kickbacks in connection with his role in "selling doctors’ orders for ‘medically unnecessary’ genetic tests, medications, and durable medical equipment (DME) to laboratories, pharmacies, and DME companies.”
MTSU Alumni Summer College participants study future of analytics, AI
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Nearly 75 Middle Tennessee State University alumni learned the latest in analytics and Artificial Intelligence, or AI, during the 15th annual Alumni Summer College. Alumni came from across the state and country to attend this year’s summer college, held June 26-28 and titled, “Navigate the Unknown:...
First female Nashville police officer, Tennessee Rep. Edith Taylor Langster dies at age 75
The Nashville community is in mourning after former Tennessee State Rep. Edith Taylor Langster, the city's first ever female and Black female patrol officer, died this week. Langster died Sunday. She was 75. ...
"Seats for Soldiers" returns for 2024
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The Middle Tennessee State Athletic Department is proud to announce the return of their "Seats for Soldiers" initiative in 2024, allowing fans to purchase and donate seats directly to U.S. Veterans, current U.S. Military members and their families. Blue Raider fans can now purchase sideline reserved tickets...
District 68 candidates draw more key endorsements
With the August election about a month away, another state House candidate in District 68 has received key local endorsements from the Montgomery County Mayor, a county commissioner and Circuit Court Clerk. District 68 candidate Joe Smith, who is currently serving as District 3 county commissioner, recently announced Montgomery County...
Harford Sound LLC Creates Double Excitement At Bonnaroo 2024 With All-CHAUVET Professional Rig
MANCHESTER, TN – Even for the most seasoned Roo Vets, this year’s version of the iconic Bonnaroo festival was hot, really hot! Temperatures during the three-day event were consistently in the 90s, sometimes reaching 100, with plenty of humidity and one thunderstorm thrown in. These conditions made the...
In Nashville, Donelson Library by HASTINGS Architecture opens to the public
A new $18.8 million public library by HASTINGS Architecture opened its doors recently in Nashville, Tennessee. The June 24 opening was celebrated with musical performances, a puppet show, and speeches by local Nashville politicians. The 24,000-square-foot library is located 10 miles east of downtown Nashville in Donelson—a neighborhood known for...
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