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MTSU institute to host WSJ columnist for Black History Month lecture on economist Thomas Sowell

Feb 10, 2022 at 10:24 pm by Voice Wire

n celebration of Black History Month at MTSU, the Political Economy Research Institute is hosting a presentation on the life and works of African American economist and social.... Read More

An American Prophet and a dying Church

Apr 03, 2018 at 06:08 pm by Jason Bennett

50 years ago today, after leading a march for Memphis sanitation workers, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was tired and not feeling well and as a result, had asked to be excused fr.... Read More

MTSU student musicians are part of the 50-member MTSU Symphony Orchestra, which will be performing at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 9, in Hinton Hall of the Wright Music Building, to wrap up MTSU Sp

MTSU Spring Showcase April 1-9 features variety of events

Mar 24, 2022 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Sporting events including baseball, softball and tennis. A Star Party. Art and photographic exhibitions. The MTSU Illinois Jacquet Jazz Festival. A theatre musical and three-d.... Read More

Murfreesboro Center for the Arts Presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"

Jan 05, 2023 at 12:12 pm by Voice Wire

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is set to open Friday, January 13, at The Center for the Arts. “I am so ex.... Read More

Blue Raider soccer standout Laura Miguez (Howarth) in 2019 Blue Raider Sports Hall of Fame

Aug 10, 2019 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Sometimes when a student-athlete steps onto his or her college campus for the first time, greatness is immediately evident. Both in and out of competition, those who have tha.... Read More

Center for the Arts Presents HAMLET

Sep 08, 2022 at 03:15 pm by Voice Wire

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Hamlet, Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy, opens Friday, September 16, at The Center for the Arts. The Center is pleased to sh.... Read More

The Working Class is Politically Homeless; They Don't Have To Be

Feb 25, 2021 at 10:30 am by Brendon Donoho

The morning of November 4th, 2016, was jam-packed with Monday morning quarterbacking as the election-predicting community danced about, attempting to explain to their viewers.... Read More

Store owner wants $500K for 'Operation Candy Crush' arrest

Sep 27, 2018 at 09:23 am by Michelle Willard

The first lawsuit, in what is likely to be several, challenging Operation Candy Crush has been filed in federal court, WKRN's Larry Flowers reported. The suit alleges that Cl.... Read More

Christopher Hale: The pandemic's second Easter challenges us to remember and to change.

Apr 04, 2021 at 07:00 am by Christopher Hale

As a child at Saint Rose of Lima in Murfreesboro, I was always captivated by the complex mystery of the Easter story. What often struck me the most was Luke's proclamation tha.... Read More

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City recognizes School Safety and Education Officers with STARS Awards

Sep 21, 2018 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

A group of 16 School Safety and Education Officers with the Murfreesboro Police Department received STARS Awards in September for going above and beyond in their jobs as.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 9 Spots for Easter Fun

Mar 17, 2021 at 09:33 am by Laura Beth Payne

This Easter looks a little different than last -- thank goodness! Easter egg hunts and visits with the Easter Bunny are a thing again, and local businesses and organizations a.... Read More

Opinion: Local government needs to tax and spend no more

Jun 21, 2019 at 01:32 pm by Tess2019

Tax and Spend NO MORE! Rutherford County Commissioners at the public hearing sat there with the taxpayers and listened to Finance Director Lisa Nolen, who explained how each.... Read More

Which Farmer’s Markets are opening this summer?

May 08, 2020 at 08:23 am by Downtown Hotness

One of the signs of the coming summer season is the opening of farmer's markets. We have a good variety of nearby markets, each with their unique features. Here's a round up.... Read More

MTSU NAACP president, history professor to headline MLK observance at Student Union Monday Jan. 16

Jan 13, 2023 at 03:36 pm by Voice Wire

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University will observe the 27th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and a special evening ceremony an.... Read More

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Murfreesboro Mama: 13 Ways to Shop Local for Easter

Apr 03, 2020 at 08:24 am by Laura Beth Payne

Even though Easter will look a little different for many of us as we navigate Covid-19 concerns, there are still ways to share gifts and support small businesses (which offer.... Read More