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Murfreesboro Police Department Elevates Officers to Sergeants in Recognition of Service
The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) recently recognized the advancement of two of its own, according to an announcement on their official website. Officer Charles Ryan Speed and Detective Steven Vajcner have been promoted to the rank of Sergeant following their progression within the department and service to the community. The department held a ceremony to honor the officers on June 28.
Jailed Riverdale High School girls soccer coach faces statutory rape charges
Riverdale High School head girls soccer coach Nathan Sweet faces two counts of statutory rape by an authority figure and sexual exploitation of a minor charges, confirmed Rutherford County law enforcement and school spokespersons. Detectives investigating the case arrested Sweet Monday night, confirmed Lisa Marchesoni, the spokeswoman for the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office who also verified the charges. ...
United Dental Corp. adds private equity co-founder to board of directors
Murfreesboro, Tenn.-based United Dental Corp. appointed Allan Weinstein to its board of directors. Mr. Weinstein is the co-founder and managing partner of Gainline Capital Partners, a middle market private equity firm based in Stamford, Conn., according to a July 1 news release. In addition, Mr. Weinstein has served as managing...
MTSU empowers Rutherford County youth through digital media camp
MURFREESBORO, Tenn., — Middle Tennessee State University’s College of Media and Entertainment recently boosted the media literacy of area youth by hosting the “Come to Voice” summer camp program for seventh to ninth graders from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Rutherford County. Since 2022, professors...
MTSU political science student works on draft of legislation adopted by Metro-Nashville city council
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A simple classroom assignment laid the groundwork for Middle Tennessee State University political science major Yusuf Dogan to contribute to a nonbinding resolution later passed by Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County. During the spring semester of his freshman year at MTSU, Dogan was required...
MTSU’s Jones College of Business offers new cybersecurity management program
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — With electronic data being so foundational to modern commerce and industry, Middle Tennessee State University’s Jennings A. Jones College of Business is now offering a new bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity management — a profession that is expected to grow exponentially over the next decade and beyond.
Central Magnet's Vinny Peck, Siegel's Cate Schroer are 2024 DNJ President's Cup recipients
Siegel's Cate Schroer and Central Magnet's Vinny Peck were the epitome of success during a high school athletic careers. Both balanced being standout athletes, being excellent in the classroom and also taking time to give back to the community. ...
Independence Day in Rutherford County includes firework shows and annual Rockvale picnic
Smyrna will celebrate Independence Day July 3 at Lee Victory Recreation Park. Murfreesboro's 'Music Under the Stars' will be July 4 at the Fountains at Gateway. La Vergne will celebrate July 4 at Veterans Memorial Park. The 97th annual Rockvale July 4 Picnic will be at the Rockvale Community Club...
Daily News Journal All-Sports Female Athlete of the Year for 2023-24 is MTCS' Anna Clay Shirley
Middle Tennessee Christian School's Anna Clay Shirley hopes the best is yet to come for her athletic career. The junior already has made a big name for herself around the Murfreesboro area, bursting onto the scene as one of the top volleyball and girls basketball players since her eighth grade year. ...
People can face harsher penalties for assaulting law enforcement officers after new law goes into effect in TN
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A new law passed by the legislature makes it a Class E felony to assault law enforcement officers. People convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers would be required to pay $10,000 and face a minimum sentence of 60 days in prison. It's named the "Back the Blue Act."
Tri-Cities region prepares for 729 area code addition
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Population growth in East Tennessee has required the state to add an additional area code to the current 423 area code. “The North American Numbering Plan administrator notified the Tennessee Public Utility Commission that the 423 number plan area is projected to exhaust its availability of central office codes,” said Grace […]
TWRA’s Operation Dry Water aims to curb drinking, drug use while boating
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is highlighting its Operation Dry Water (ODW) campaign as the July 4 holiday draws closer. ODW is a year-round boating under the influence (BUI) enforcement initiative that brings a heightened awareness and law enforcement presence to waterways during the Independence Day holiday. From July […]
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