The June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students at Middle Tennessee State University is spearheading a half-dozen inclusive activities on campus in April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. “Activities throughout Sexual Assault Awareness Month are important to our entire community,” said June Anderson Center Director Maigan Wipfli, “because we understand that all students may…
Winning the recent Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association Western Semi-Finals means the very successful Middle Tennessee State University equestrian team and seven individual riders are headed back to the IHSA Nationals. Looking to defend their 2023 national championship, the Blue Raider riders, with 40 total points, finished eight points ahead of the second-place Midway University in…
Beasie Rd Extension (River Rock Blvd just north of Racquet Club Dr) Expected Lane Closures: Monday Through Friday: Riverrock Blvd will be reduced to one-lane flagging operation intermittently at Beasie Rd for roadway widening work. Road and bridge construction work over Stones River Greenway continues. The greenway trail will be closed around the existing Beasie…
Mr. Charles Edwin “Ed” Howard, age 101, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024. He was married to his loving wife, Dorothy Sellers Howard, for 72 years and they made their home in Murfreesboro, TN. He taught for 33 years in the English Department at Middle Tennessee State…
Here are 3 quick restaurant updates I’ve been getting questions about lately. Both Fulin’s Asian Cuisine and and Joe & Dough have new names and the rumor about Mojo’s Tacos coming to Murfreesboro is answered.
Mrs. Barbara Wood Serrano, age 73, of Smyrna, TN passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She was born in Nashville, TN to the late Paul and Ruth Spivey Wood. Mrs. Serrano was a registered nurse and retired from Southern Hills Medical Center. She was a member of St. Edward Church in Nashville. Mrs. Serrano was…
Mr. Richard Lindell Meeks, age 69, of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 25, 2024. He was a native of Rutherford County, TN and son of the late W L and Margaret Manus Meeks. Mr. Meeks was a faithful member of Rutherford County Baptist Church in Smyrna. He and his…
Everyone meet Marlyse. I met Marlyse at Just Love Coffee at The Fountains and learned about her new business Gentle Heartz Transportation. Here’s an impromptu interview with her about her new business. Thank you Marlyse for taking the time to sit and talk with me. Gentle Heartz Transportation 615-635-2927
“Standing Strong” for diversity and inclusion is the focus of the 2024 LGBT Plus College Conference, set for Thursday-Saturday, April 4-6, on campus at Middle Tennessee State University. The theme is a nod to the ongoing legislation against diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the local, state and federal levels. “The basic idea is there’s…
Five police officers have been promoted to the rank of Sergeant announced Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Chief Michael Bowen. Bowen also presented a Meritorious Service Medal to an officer who saved a baby’s life. Officer Robert Baer was presented with a Meritorious Service Medal for saving the life of a one-year-old baby who was not…