Middle Tennessee State University has named Mark Clark executive director for development, a position responsible for leading fundraising efforts for the university. A West Tennessee native who most recently worked at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Clark supervises the university’s constituent-based development officers in his new role, each serving an academic college, as well as…
Outstanding high school chemistry students from across the region and beyond participated in the recent Middle Tennessee State University Department of Chemistry Scholarship Tournament. Held in the Science Building in early November, the competition recognized 25 outstanding chemistry students from 12 schools in Rutherford and surrounding counties, and an out-of-state entry from Norcross, Georgia. Incentives…
With the dangerously cold temperatures arriving tonight and remaining for several days, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) encourages members to be prepared and take precautions to stay warm and safe while managing their energy costs. Below are some tips: Use space heaters sparingly if possible. Space heaters are designed to heat small areas for a short…
La Vergne public works crews are preparing for a wintery mix expected to come in later this afternoon. Meteorologists are calling for heavy rain Thursday afternoon that could change into snow later in the evening with strong winds and lows reaching into single digits through the weekend. Street department crews have outfitted four vehicles, two…
MTSU Ph.D. student Nicole Gammons stimulates her mind with data-driven research as part of the Molecular Biosciences doctoral program, but her passion is collaborating, coordinating and mentoring young women in science, technology, engineering and math. “By providing resources and opportunities to pursue STEM education for young women, I am building a strong foundation for networking…
On November 21, 2022, the City of Murfreesboro gave written notice to Republic Services that a new contaminated spring has been found on the bank of the East Fork Stones River across from Walter Hill Recreation Area. The spring is on the west side of Middle Point Landfill, slightly upstream and across from the Walter…
As a graduate student in the Master of Arts in International Affairs program, Esra Biala brings a special perspective to the Blue Raider campus. “I am from Tripoli, which is the capital of Libya,” Biala said. “Libya is located in North Africa, and I am an indigenous group of people there called Amazigh, and we…
With the holiday season underway and people are busy shopping, the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) reminds residents to include fire safety on their to-do list. Christmas trees, unattended cooking, candles, and space heaters are the leading causes of house fires during the holiday season. “These types of fires are easily avoidable,” said MFRD Interim…
Craig “Bunyan” Alan Aradine, age 67, of Murfreesboro, TN passed from this life Saturday, December 17, 2022. He was born in Churchville, NY to Henry and Peggy Goodwin Aradine. Craig worked in maintenance for the City of Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Department before his retirement to spend time traveling and roaming about just as he…
In observance of the Christmas holidays, most City of Murfreesboro offices will be closed Friday, December 23, and Monday, December 26, 2022. In observance of the New Year’s Day holiday, some Murfreesboro offices and recreational facilities will also be closed Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. Solid Waste will operate a normal schedule the week of Dec….