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Harris has 414 yards passing, UTSA beats Middle Tennessee

October 1, 2022 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Frank Harris threw for a program-record 414 yards and accounted for four touchdowns to lead UTSA to a 45-30 victory over Middle Tennessee on Friday night in a Conference USA opener.

Peasant, Cunningham lead Middle Tennessee over Tennessee St.

September 18, 2022 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Frank Peasant and Chase Cunningham each accounted for three touchdowns and Middle Tennessee rolled to a 49-6 rout of Tennessee State on Saturday night.

Peasant scored twice from short yardage in the first half and broke loose for an 85-yard touchdown run a minute into the second.

Tennessee appeal hearings start on rejected charter schools

By JONATHAN MATTISESeptember 15, 2022 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee panel has kicked off hearings over whether to let charter schools linked to Hillsdale College open despite rejections from local school boards, a process unfolding in the wake of controversial comments about teachers by Hillsdale's president.

Homicide defendant released on $10,000 bail in Wisconsin

August 16, 2022 GMT

LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — A man charged in a fatal shooting in Wisconsin has been released on $10,000 bail that was initially set at $500,000.

Karvel Freeman, 35, of Madison, was released from the jail in La Crosse County where he's charged with party to first-degree homicide and party to second-degree recklessly endangering safety.

National Health Investors: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

August 8, 2022 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) _ National Health Investors Inc. (NHI) on Monday reported a key measure of profitability in its second quarter. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations.

The Murfreesboro, Tennessee-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $57.8 million, or $1.26 per share, in the period.

National HealthCare: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

August 5, 2022 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) _ National HealthCare Corp. (NHC) on Friday reported second-quarter earnings of $3.2 million.

On a per-share basis, the Murfreesboro, Tennessee-based company said it had profit of 21 cents.

Tennessee university recording Black families’ oral history

June 13, 2022 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Middle Tennessee State University will be recruiting for an oral history project during Murfreesboro’s Juneteenth celebration on Saturday.

MTSU researcher Jason McGowan is collecting the stories of Middle Tennessee African American families for a yearlong project that began in February.

1 dead in shooting after Tennessee high school graduation

May 20, 2022 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — One person was killed and another injured in a shooting after a high school graduation at Middle Tennessee State University, according to police.

Police confirmed the shooting Wednesday night after the Riverdale High School graduation at Murphy Center, an on-campus arena.

National Health Investors: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May 9, 2022 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) _ National Health Investors Inc. (NHI) on Monday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter.

The real estate investment trust, based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, said it had funds from operations of $50.4 million, or $1.10 per share, in the period.

National HealthCare: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May 6, 2022 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) _ National HealthCare Corp. (NHC) on Friday reported first-quarter net income of $15.3 million.

On a per-share basis, the Murfreesboro, Tennessee-based company said it had net income of 99 cents.

Weston leads Middle Tennessee over Western Kentucky 69-52

February 27, 2022 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Camryn Weston had 10 rebounds and 10 assists to carry Middle Tennessee to a 69-52 win over Western Kentucky on Saturday night, the Blue Raiders' eighth consecutive victory.

Lawrence leads Middle Tennessee over Marshall 74-65

February 25, 2022 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Eli Lawrence had 18 points and nine rebounds as Middle Tennessee extended its win streak to seven games, defeating Marshall 74-65 on Thursday night.

Donovan Sims had 13 points for Middle Tennessee (21-7, 12-3 Conference USA).

National Health Investors: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

February 22, 2022 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) _ National Health Investors Inc. (NHI) on Tuesday reported a key measure of profitability in its fourth quarter. The results beat Wall Street expectations.

The real estate investment trust, based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, said it had funds from operations of $48.6 million, or $1.06 per share, in the period.

Sims, Weston lead Middle Tennessee over UTEP 77-59

February 22, 2022 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Donovan Sims scored 17 points, Camryn Weston had 12 points and seven rebounds, and Middle Tennessee defeated UTEP 77-59 on Monday night.

Josh Jefferson added 14 points for Middle Tennessee (20-7, 11-3 Conference USA), which won its sixth straight game.

National HealthCare: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

February 18, 2022 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) _ National HealthCare Corp. (NHC) on Friday reported fourth-quarter profit of $15.8 million.

The Murfreesboro, Tennessee-based company said it had net income of $1.02 per share.

Former church employee sentenced to 20 years in abuse case

February 14, 2022 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — A former employee at a Murfreesboro Catholic church who pleaded guilty to four counts of statutory rape was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday.

Michael D. Lewis was indicted in June 2020 on 10 counts of statutory rape and four counts of sexual battery by an authority figure.

Sims, Jefferson lead Middle Tennessee past FIU

January 16, 2022 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Donovan Sims scored 14 points, Josh Jefferson added 12, and Middle Tennessee defeated Florida International 50-39 on Saturday.

Eli Lawrence added 10 rebounds for the Blue Raiders (11-6, 2-2 C-USA).

N. Carolina man charged in wife’s death; daughter unharmed

January 6, 2022 GMT

SANFORD, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina man has been charged in connection with the death of his wife after authorities tracked him to Tennessee, where they found his daughter unharmed after she was reported missing, police said.

Legacy Sports to develop $350M sports, entertainment complex

December 10, 2021 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Murfreesboro officials on Thursday announced that Legacy Sports Tennessee will develop a $350 million multiuse sports and entertainment facility.

According to a news release from the city, the complex, about 260-plus acres, is expected to open in 2024 and will include indoor and outdoor facilities, a 6,000-seat area, an outdoor amphitheater and performance fitness and wellness center.

East Tennessee State taking part in museum project

December 6, 2021 GMT

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — East Tennessee State University is taking part in a project to help museums across the state better use resources by working together.

The university received nearly $100,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Old Dominion rallies to 24-17 win on pair of 4th-quarter TDs

November 21, 2021 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Elijah Davis and Blake Watson scored touchdowns three minutes apart and Old Dominion rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat Middle Tennessee 24-17 on Saturday.

The Monarchs (5-6, 4-3 Conference USA) entered the final quarter tied at 10-10 with Middle Tennessee (5-6, 3-4) driving to a first-and-goal.

Middle Tennessee plans $66 million upgrade to facilities

November 16, 2021 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Middle Tennessee will spend $66 million on a three-story football building behind the north end zone of Floyd Stadium, the first of a three-part plan to upgrade athletics facilities costing at least $100 million.

Vattiato, Pettaway lead Middle Tennessee over FIU 50-10

November 14, 2021 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Nick Vattiato threw two touchdown passes and Middle Tennessee rolled to a 50-10 victory over Florida International on Saturday.

Vattiato was 20-of-24 passing for 147 yards with touchdown passes to Jimmy Marshall and Yusuf Ali.

Middle Tennessee routs Bethune-Cookman 71-51, forces 20 TOs

November 13, 2021 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Josh Jefferson registered 11 points as Middle Tennessee rolled past Bethune-Cookman 71-51 on Friday night.

DeAndre Dishman and Isaiah Turner each had 10 points for Middle Tennessee (2-0).

Jefferson lifts Middle Tennessee over Brescia 98-59

November 10, 2021 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Josh Jefferson had 16 points as Middle Tennessee rolled past Brescia 98-59 on Tuesday night in a season opener.

Isaiah Turner had 13 points for Middle Tennessee. Eli Lawrence added 12 points and Christian Fussell had 10 points.

Rutherford County schools to offer $1,000 bonuses to staff

November 7, 2021 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Rutherford County officials say they will offer bonuses up to $1,000 to help retain school employees who have shouldered additional tasks assigned to them amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Middle Tennessee with 5 takeaways, tops Southern Miss 35-10

October 31, 2021 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Backup quarterback Mike DeLiello ran for 77 yards and a pair of touchdowns and the Middle Tennessee defense had five takeaways as the Blue Raiders defeated Southern Mississippi 35-10 on Saturday.

Middle Tennessee builds big lead, holds off Marshall 34-28

October 3, 2021 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Chase Cunningham threw two touchdown passes and Middle Tennessee beat Marshall 34-28 on Saturday night.

Cunningham was 12-of-21 passing for 105 yards. Chaton Mobley ran 15 times for 132 yards that included a 41-yard touchdown run for Middle Tennessee (2-3, 1-2 Conference USA) early in the second quarter.

Tennessee illegally jailed minors elligble for settlement

October 2, 2021 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — About 1,450 people jailed illegally as minors in Tennessee can claim part of a $11 million class-action settlement, but fewer than 200 people have filed eligible claims, the Daily News Journal reported.

University seeks to strip Confederal general name from hall

September 16, 2021 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee university will once again seek permission to strip the name of a Confederate general from one of its buildings, officials said.

Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to petition the Tennessee Historical Commission for approval to remove the name of Confederate Lt.

Lane provides spark, Middle Tennessee tops Monmouth 50-15

September 5, 2021 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Jaylin Lane returned a punt 70 yards for a touchdown on the first play of the second quarter and added four catches for 91 yards and a score as Middle Tennessee overpowered FCS-member Monmouth 50-15 in a season opener on Saturday.

McDonald’s franchisee offers to pay MTSU tuition for workers

August 5, 2021 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — A company that owns 20 McDonald’s franchises in the Nashville area is offering to pay tuition for employees who want to attend Middle Tennessee State University.

School officials and Murfreesboro-based McGuire Management Group announced the McGuire True Blue Education Partnership on Wednesday, according to a news release from the university.

Tennessee pilot training program may have outgrown airport

March 29, 2021 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Middle Tennessee State University's flight training program may be a victim of its own success...

Tennessee psychologist sentenced to 41 months for fraud

February 10, 2021 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee psychologist was sentenced to more than three years in prison for fraudulently billing excessive hours of services, sometimes totaling more than 24 hours a day, a federal prosecutor said...

Middle Tenn. squares off against Covenant

December 10, 2020 GMT

Covenant vs. Middle Tennessee (1-3)

Murphy Athletic Center, Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Saturday, 5 p...

Tennessee university tapped to help Music City Grand Prix

November 16, 2020 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — When the cars start their engines at the new Music City Grand Prix in Nashville, Tennessee, next August, they will drive a course that was helped along by a nearby university...

Middle Tennessee State unveils new $39.6M academic building

August 19, 2020 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Middle Tennessee State University has unveiled a $39.6 million building that will house classrooms and offices for the study areas of criminal justice administration, psychology and social work...

Actor John Saxon dies; ‘Enter the Dragon’ among many roles

July 26, 2020 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Actor John Saxon, a versatile actor with a lengthy and prolific career who starred with Bruce Lee in “Enter the Dragon” and appeared in several “Nightmare on Elm Street” movies, has died at his home in Tennessee, according to the Hollywood Reporter...

Country stars talk of Charlie Daniels’ faith at funeral

July 10, 2020 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Country stars, veterans and longtime friends talked about the faith and patriotism of Charlie Daniels at a funeral Friday for the country singer and fiddler...

Florida’s Mullen, Miami’s Diaz forged friendship decade ago

By MARK LONGAugust 22, 2019 GMT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Dan Mullen and Manny Diaz first crossed paths a decade ago in Murfreesboro, Tennessee...

Tennessee college to open Chris Young Cafe music venue

July 11, 2019 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Country singer Chris Young's alma mater is honoring him by naming a new live music venue after him on campus...

Herd softball completes MT sweep

Staff WriterApril 30, 2019 GMT

The Herald-Dispatch

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Marshall's softball team entered the weekend in a battle with Middle Tennessee for second place within the Conference USA East Division softball standings.

15. Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN

Staff WriterApril 25, 2019 GMT

Photo Credit: Sean Pavone / Alamy Stock Photo

Percentage of population that are millennials: 22.1%Affordability index: 0.0% (moderately affordable)What millennials can afford: $253,454 (~1,701 square feet)Median home price: $253,500 (~1,701 square feet)Average income for millennials: $42,696Millennial homeownership rate: 41.0%

Middle Tennessee sees high demand for health care tech jobs

April 19, 2019 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Middle Tennessee saw over 12,500 postings for jobs in health care technology last year...

‘Never give up’: Man with MS completes Tough Mudder

By NANCY DEGENNARODecember 1, 2018 GMT

SMYRNA, Tenn. (AP) — A 10-mile Tough Mudder obstacle course competition is hard enough for an experienced athlete...

Glenn Snoddy, inventor of fuzz pedal for guitarists, dies

May 26, 2018 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee (AP) — A recording engineer whose invention of a pedal that allowed guitarists to create a fuzzy, distorted sound most famously used by Keith Richards in the Rolling Stones' hit "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" has died...

Pistol-packing bride arrested for pointing gun at groom

August 1, 2017 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee bride was arrested hours after saying "I do" when authorities say she pointed a gun at her groom.

Murfreesboro police Sgt. Kyle Evans told WTVF-TV on Monday that 25-year-old Kate Elizabeth Prichard was still in her wedding dress when she was arrested on an aggravated domestic assault charge.

#18. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, Tennessee

Staff WriterMarch 16, 2017 GMT

Percent not physically active in past month: 30.9%Percent not engaged in 2.5 hours of aerobic activity per week: 56.7%Percent not participating in muscle strengthening exercises more than twice per week: 71.9%

Murfreesboro mosque response not typical in Tenn.

By TRAVIS LOLLERSeptember 16, 2012 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The two-year struggle between the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro and a group of residents who have fought a losing battle to keep it from being built paints a distorted picture of Muslim life in Tennessee, where several other mosques have opened in recent years with little or no controversy.