New and returning Middle Tennessee State University student veterans register and listen as Hilary Miller, right, the director of the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center provides information during a spring semester Newcomers Briefing in January 2024 at the Miller Education Center on Bell Street in Murfreesboro, Tenn. The spring semester Newcomers Briefing will start at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at Miller Education Center.

New, returning MTSU student veterans invited to Jan. 16 ‘Newcomers Briefing’

New and returning Middle Tennessee State University student veterans and their families are welcome to attend a “newcomers briefing” hosted by the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center. The event, which is free, will be held starting at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, in the Miller Education Center’s second-floor atrium, 503 Bell St., in…

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City offices and facilities expected to be open Friday morning

Street Department Applying Brine and Salt, Clearing Roadways When Storm Moves In  City Hall and City facilities are expected to be open Friday morning, but may have limited staffing if weather conditions warrant sending home staff early to avoid inclement weather and hazardous road conditions. Essential City services, Emergency operations, critical operations, Public Safety and…

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MTSU will close Jan. 10 due to inclement weather

Middle Tennessee State University will be closed Friday, Jan. 10, due to inclement weather. University offices will be closed except for operations essential to public safety and service to on-campus residents. Employees who provide essential services should contact their supervisors if they feel conditions are too hazardous for them to travel. Check https://www.mtsu.edu/alertupdates/ for more information and…

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department is now fully staffed after significant pay increase

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department is now fully staffed after significant pay increase

The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) proudly announces that it is now fully staffed, enhancing its ability to deliver quality and efficient fire and rescue services to the growing Murfreesboro community.  This achievement comes after the Murfreesboro City Council approved a significant pay raise for firefighters in the 2025 budget, increasing salaries approximately $6,000 to…

Middle Tennessee Electric

Middle Tennessee Electric offers energy-saving tips as cold temperatures settle in

As cold temperatures arrive, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) encourages members to prepare and adopt simple energy-saving practices to manage their energy costs effectively. Here are some practical tips to keep your home warm and your energy bills manageable: MTE’s team of energy efficiency experts is ready to help members optimize their energy use. To schedule…

Rutherford County Schools Stewart's Creek High School

Stewarts Creek band seeks support for D.C. trip

#RCSStrongSchools: 160 band members invited to perform in 60th Inaugural Presidential Parade   Stewarts Creek High School marching band was recently selected to perform in the 60th Inaugural Presidential Parade of President Donald J. Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance on January 20, 2025.  The high school band is the only one representing Tennessee but must cover…