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Fanatics under fire once again for disrespecting Steven Stamkos
This offseason has been one filled with change around the NHL including a new producer for NHL jerseys in fanatics since the change has been fans are unhappy. The NHL led by Gary Bettman decided to go with a new apparel provider for the upcoming season choosing fanatics to design their jerseys and merchandise. In the past fanatics has been unreliable in making a good product most notably this season with Major League Baseball (MLB) and making jerseys that are lower quality.
Kentucky's new truancy law is now in effect
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — Truancy is a real problem throughout the state of Kentucky. Last year close to 30 % of students were absent for 10% or more of the school year. Jared Revlett, the Public Information Officer for Owensboro Public Schools, says, "Recently, really since 2020, we’ve seen a growing number of truancy cases in our district and really across the state as a whole.”
Silver Alert Issued for Missing Lebanon Woman
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation needs your help to find Katherine Long, who is missing from Lebanon. The 43-year-old is 5’2″, 145 lbs., with hazel eyes and brown hair, last seen Monday in the area of Webster Lane wearing a sweatshirt with ‘Dream’ on it and blue jeans.
Beloved country, pop singer dead at 80
Beloved country music and pop singer Sandy Posey has died. She reportedly died at her home on Saturday in Tennessee after a battle with dementia. WANT MORE COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS? CLICK HERE. Her husband, Wade Cummins, told TMZ that she had “a slow decline over the past seven years.”
First 10 official state books recognized at reception
A reception was held recently in Loudon County to recognize the designation of Tennessee’s first 10 official state books. Speaking at the Public Library at Tellico Village on July 16, State Rep. Lowell Russell, R-Vonore, said he was proud to join his colleagues in the General Assembly to pass a bill naming the books earlier this year. “While there's been official state songs and state poems and state paintings, Tennessee...
Man involved in shooting of THP trooper taken into custody, efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects continue
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the search for the man who was reportedly involved in the in the shooting of Trooper Cothron, Braze Rucker, was arrested in Kentucky. Kentucky State Police troopers, utilizing handcuffs from Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Cothron, successfully took Rucker into custody. The...
MTSU on WGNS: Dyslexia research, new supply chain center, executive education offerings [LISTEN]
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University representatives appeared on WGNS Radiorecently to share information about research efforts at the Tennessee Center for the Study and Treatment of Dyslexia, a new supply chain center launching soon, and the university’s offerings in its Executive Education program. They appeared on...
MTSU finance expert shares back-to-school shopping tips on WKRN ‘MTSU on 2’ segment [+VIDEO]
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Melissa Cohen, lecturer in the Department of Economics and Finance in the Jones College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University, offers valuable insights on how families can save money as the new school year approaches. Drawing on her expertise in finance, Cohen provided five practical...
Murfreesboro City Council Approves FY25 Annual Action Plan and Subrecipient Awards
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro City Council approved the FY25 Annual Action Plan and Subrecipient Awards on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The Annual Action Plan outlines local priorities and allocates approximately $1.3 million to address community development and housing needs. This plan is presented to the federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds.
Jewish Federation hosts event to denounce recent displays of anti-semitism in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville held an event to denounce the recent anti-Jewish demonstrations in the Nashville area. The event was held at Bicentennial Park on Sunday and was in response to a rash of neo-Nazi marches and demonstrations, which included an attempted takeover at a Metro Council Meeting, and a fight just off Broadway that resulted in charges.
Tour the Stones River Cemetery at Hallowed Ground Event on July 27
Join a park ranger for a hour-long walk by lantern light through Stones River National Cemetery. Visitors will get a chance to appreciate the stories housed within the cemetery by listening to soldiers and civilians share their experiences through the letters they wrote and received during the conflict. Reservations are...
Pike and Walker Added to Women’s Basketball Support Staff
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee Athletics announced the addition of two individuals to the women's basketball support staff on Monday. Rachel Pike will serve as the new Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, while Johna Walker will join the Blue Raiders as an Associate Athletic Trainer. Pike, a certified strength...
Bellevue homeowners fear new development will disrupt ecosystem, large birds’ nest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Whether bald eagle or osprey, homeowners in Bellevue are worried the development of a new apartment complex will disrupt large birds who’ve built a nest on a nearby light pole. The Ariza Bellevue project, developed by Cypressbrook Company, would build a 417-unit apartment complex on...
Titans EDGE Arden Key fires social media shots at Paul Kuharsky
The Tennessee Titans will report to training camp later this week! Local media members are prepping to ramp up their in-person coverage of the team. This seemingly prompted Titans outside linebacker Arden Key to fire shots at team reporter Paul Kuharsky via social media on Sunday evening. A screenshot of Key’s thoughts went viral via “X” (formerly Twitter).
Mompreneur ditches medical school to be one of the first Black women to build an amusement park
Real estate tycoon DeLisa Guerrier and her husband Elde are collaborating to construct an amusement park. Inspired by Fairyland, one of the first theme parks located in Oakland, California, the pair are creating Storyville Gardens, the first proposed theme park in Nashville since Opryland USA closed down in 1997, StyleBlueprint reported.
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