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Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty defended his decision to vote no on a bipartisan border bill in a press conference Wednesday. The Nashville event followed Hagerty’s recent trip to the U.S.-Mexico border with several Tennessee law enforcement officials and mayors.

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University's Textiles, Merchandising and Design department is hosting a public event featuring Brandice Daniel on February 27. This event is part of the university's Black History Month activities and will also kick off National Women’s History Month in March. During the event, Nia Allen, an instructor in the TXMD department, will interview Daniel, focusing on the importance of representation in the fashion industry.   Brandi...

Murfreesboro, TN - The Tennessee Department of Education recently announced that Murfreesboro City Schools has achieved a remarkable feat, with six of its schools being recognized as Tennessee Reward Schools. This designation is the highest state distinction a public school can earn in Tennessee.   The schools recognized include Black Fox, Erma Siegel, Reeves-Rogers, Bradley Academy, Overall Creek, and Northfield Elementary. These schools are being commended for making significant impro...

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak, who serves as High Point University’s Innovator in Residence, told a group of students from HPU’s Stout School of Education on Feb. 19 that he believes artificial intelligence lacks the human element that teachers bring to the classroom. Wozniak offered his opinions about AI and shared his passion for teaching during

Murfreesboro, TN - Lucas De Freitas, an 18-year-old from Germantown, Tennessee, recently attended a special event at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) alongside his mother, Lucia De Freitas. Their visit was prompted by Lucas's keen interest in MTSU's Honors College and his aspirations of securing the prestigious Buchanan Fellowship, the top scholarship awarded at the university.   Lucas's journey towards MTSU began when he attended the 2023 Tennessee Governor&r...

Murfreesboro, TN - As Murfreesboro gears up to host the "Power Hour" Networking Group, residents are urged to mark their calendars and seize this opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, fostering growth and camaraderie in both personal and professional realm   Embracing both personal and professional growth, Murfreesboro locals are invited to join the forthcoming session of the "Power Hour" Networking Group. Scheduled for Thursday, February 22nd, from ...

Murfreesboro, Tenn. - The Board of Trustees of the Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust are scheduled to convene a significant meeting on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Municipal Airport Business Center Community Room, located at 1930 Memorial Blvd. The agenda for the meeting includes crucial matters pertaining to investment management services, selection of custodian, adoption of investment policy, and consideration of asset allocation and inves ...

Because of its nutritional value, long shelf life, and widespread popularity, peanut butter is one of Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee's most needed items.

Well over 100 public schools around Middle Tennessee attained reward status for 2022-23.

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak, who serves as High Point University’s Innovator in Residence, told a group of students from HPU’s Stout School of Education on Feb. 19 that he believes