Being named “Best House Delegation” from all of Tennessee’s colleges and universities and earning two individual honors capped an eventful Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature meeting for Middle Tennessee State University students attending the 54th General Assembly at the Tennessee Capitol in Nashville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature, or TISL, is a four-day forum in…
Five Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies who saved two victims from fires earned the Jerry Anderson Hero Award Saturday from the NAACP-Murfreesboro Branch. Sgt. Ethan Shenefield, SRO Jamie Murphy and Deputy Steve Hill received the award for saving a man from his burning home. Deputy Christina Hill and Deputy Nathanial Harrington received the award for rescuing…
Tractor Supply Company is hosting a pet treat tasting event here in Murfreesboro. Planned for Jan 26, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., this event will give pets the chance to sample a variety of pet treats available at Tractor Supply Company. “At Tractor Supply, we believe in giving your pets a choice,” said…
Emergency dispatchers are the first responders when they answer 911 calls and send help. If you want to make a difference for people, please consider becoming an emergency communications dispatcher. Representatives of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services will interview prospective dispatchers from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday at Emergency Management Agency office…
Middle Tennessee State University alumnus and adjunct jazz professor Miguel Alvarado will showcase his impressive saxophone skills with members of MTSU Combo 1 on Feb. 1 in the second concert of MTSU’s School of Music’s Jazz Artist Series. The concert, which will feature original compositions and arrangements by Alvarado, begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb….
The Town of Smyrna is pleased to announce the inaugural Captain Jeff Kuss Memorial Scholarship in honor of Captain Jeff Kuss, USMC. In June 2016 our town was deeply impacted by the plane crash of USMC Captain Jeff Kuss during the US Navy Blue Angels performance at the Great Tennessee Air Show, in Smyrna. Following…
Mr. Ronald Eugene Bell, age 77, went to be with his Lord on January 20, 2024. He was born November 17, 1946, in Pensacola, Florida to Edwin Bell and the late Edith Bell. He is survived by his father, Edwin Bell; his sister, Pat Howell; and a close friend, Marie Ferrell. Ron’s dad taught him…
Mrs. Peggy Marie Orr Mason, age 86, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024. She was born April 4, 1937 in Belfast, TN to the late Robert Jackson Orr III and Mary Louise Calahan Orr. Mrs. Mason earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Middle Tennessee State College and was granted a research…
TriStar Stone Crest Medical Center’s radiation oncology program has been named a 2023 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey. This recognition places the program in the top 5% of healthcare facilities in delivering inpatient experience. “This award is a testament to our unwavering dedication and commitment to our cancer patients…
Do you know this woman? She is wanted for questioning in a theft of property case. On January 18, a customer was shopping at Kroger on Old Fort Pkwy. when an unidentified woman kept bumping into her. The customer’s purse was on her shoulder and once she checked inside, she realized her wallet was missing….