House Speaker Beth Harwell led a delegation of Tennessee legislators to campus Monday (Feb. 5) to learn more about Middle Tennessee State University’s Tennessee Center for Botanical Medicine Research and its ongoing studies with non-psychotropic cannabinoids, which are derived from hemp. “I’m so proud of your ability to lead the nation (with this research),” said Harwell, R-Nashville. “You’re on the cutting…
The 2017 TSSAA SPRING FLING, produced by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) in cooperation with Rutherford County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) , has been recognized for the $3.5 million economic impact it has on Rutherford County over the five day event. TSSAA holds championship events in five sports (baseball, softball, boys’ soccer,…
The winter 2018 edition of MTSU Magazine profiles alum Joel Alsup (’02), supervisor of Creative Media Services for ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. In that position, Alsup works closely with the national direct marketing department as a short-form video documentarian of the patients and the families who come through St. Jude. “I want the rest of the…
Michael Gordon Price, age 53 of Murfreesboro died unexpected Wednesday January 31, 2018 at his home. Mr. Price was a native of Smithville and preceded in death by his father Gordan Price. He was a member of Belle Air Baptist Church and owner and operator of Southern Landscaping and Irrigation. Michael is survived by his…
Bridge over Broad Street TDOT Project Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, Traffic has been shifted onto the new bridge at Broad St & Memorial Blvd Interchange. There will be alternating lane closures on NW Broad Street, Memorial Blvd and Old Fort Pkwy for construction. There will be lane shifts and traffic interruptions. At all…
Bessie Lee Garvin, age 67 of LaVergne died Friday February 2, 2018.She was a native of Nashville and was the daughter of the late, Brady and Ruby Tidwell Lovell. Mrs. Garvin was also preceded in death by a son, Ronald Eugene Garvin. She was of the Baptist Faith and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,…
Today Saint Thomas Health leadership joined the American Heart Association at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital to ‘Go Red for Women’ on National Wear Red Day. Babies born at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital were outfitted in red hats on February 2 in support of National Wear Red Day. “One of our main priorities at Saint Thomas…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue’s Engine 4, Ladder 6, and District 7 responded to a house fire located at 2363 Crown Hill Drive just after 1:30 Friday afternoon. All residents including the family dog were outside upon MFRD’s arrival. According to Ladder 6 Captain Terrence Thomas, when crews got on scene there was no fire present outside…
February is American Heart Month. And MTSU once again participated in the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign. The MTSU community gathered Friday (Feb. 2 National Wear Red Day) for a short program and heart-shaped photo opportunity for attendees assembled in the Liz and Creighton Rhea Atrium. Those attending learned about risks and symptoms of heart disease…
Murfreesboro City Schools is proud to announce the 2018 Teachers of the Year. Teachers from each school were nominated for the prestigious education award given by the Tennessee Department of Education. Twenty-four teachers were chosen for the honor based on their commitment to teaching excellence both in and outside of the classroom. From those 24…