MTSU Trustees Approve Byrnes as Provost, Pursue State Building Funds

MTSU Trustees Approve Byrnes as Provost, Pursue State Building Funds

Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday (Sept. 12) confirmed the appointment of Mark Byrnes as the institution’s provost and chief academic officer.   Also, trustees learned that MTSU’s incoming freshman class has set new records for average high school GPA and ACT scores, reflecting the university’s concerted efforts to focus on the recruitment of…

Rutherford Heart Walk Exceeds Goal for 2017 Raising More Than $140,000

Rutherford Heart Walk Exceeds Goal for 2017 Raising More Than $140,000

More than 1,000 walkers laced up their shoes this Saturday for the American Heart Association’s annual Heart Walk in Rutherford County. The event was held at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro and hosted by News 2 Good Morning Nashville anchor Nikki Burdine. Meteorologist Jeff Morrow and Good Morning Nashville co-anchor Nikki Burdine at The…

Rutherford County Man Arrested for Multiple Counts of Rape

Rutherford County Man Arrested for Multiple Counts of Rape

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said they arrested a man Friday on multiple counts of rape. Investigators said J.C. Meeks was charged with two counts of aggravated sexual battery and two counts of rape among other charges. According to agents, an investigation was launched on Aug. 18 by the TBI into allegations of sex abuse…

Shopper Shoots at Burglary Suspects at Busy Murfreesboro Mall

Shopper Shoots at Burglary Suspects at Busy Murfreesboro Mall

Murfreesboro police were investigating a shooting at The Avenue Mall in Murfreesboro Saturday. Around 11:30 a.m., officers say they responded to a shooting at the Medical Center Parkway mall. Police say two men were seen stealing from Victoria’s Secret by a private citizen who was armed with a handgun. That individual reportedly confronted the burglary…

United Way Celebrates Year of Impact at Community Celebration

United Way Celebrates Year of Impact at Community Celebration

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties recently hosted its Community Celebration, an annual meeting recognizing the organization’s impact and accomplishments over the most previous fiscal year. The United Way announced its plans to invest a record-breaking amount in more than 60 local services impacting the areas of education, health and financial stability. The…

OAKLANDS MANSION: A Mansion in Mourning: October 15-31, 2017

OAKLANDS MANSION: A Mansion in Mourning: October 15-31, 2017

The clocks are stopped at the hour of your death, the curtains are drawn and the mirrors draped in black…come explore the unusual mourning customs and creepy superstitions of the Victorian era at Oaklands Mansion from October 15 th till 31st. Guided tours of the mansion with our mourners are available from October 15 till…

Save the Date: A ‘Shark’ and E-Magician Highlight Oct. 27 ‘Start It Up’ Event by MTSU

Save the Date: A ‘Shark’ and E-Magician Highlight Oct. 27 ‘Start It Up’ Event by MTSU

A star on ABC TV’s hit reality show “Shark Tank” and a young entrepreneur who launched a successful online magician’s training platform will be the keynote speakers for an Oct. 27 business conference hosted by the MTSU Jones College of Business. The “Start It Up” conference will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at Embassy Suites in…

MTSU Renews Recruiting Events with Sept. 23 Preview Day

MTSU Renews Recruiting Events with Sept. 23 Preview Day

 Middle Tennessee State University welcomes prospective high school students and their families to visit the campus Saturday, Sept. 23, in the first of two Fall Preview Days.   MTSU holds preview days as a way for prospective students to see the campus, take tours given by student guides, learn about departments, programs and student organizations and meet faculty…