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Obituaries

Geraldine Lawwell, April 18, 2025

Elizabeth “Geraldine” (Dye) Lawwell, age 79, of Halls Mill community of Bedford County, passed from this life on Friday, April 18, 2025, at NHC-Murfreesboro.

T-G Celebrates 2025 Graduating Class

The Times-Gazette congratulates all 2025 graduating seniors. We have some special things planned in May.

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A Day in the Life of an Emergency Room Nurse

Cari Leverette is an emergency department charge nurse at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital in Shelbyville. Each day as an emergency room nurse looks a little bit different.

High School Sports

Lady Rockets Stun Viqueens in Rematch to Win Region 5-AA Title

UNIONVILLE, Tenn. – Five days after losing at Community via a walk-off for the second-consecutive game, Chapel Hill’s Lady Rockets (22-10, 6-2) overcame a 3-run deficit against the Viqueens (28-4-2, 8-0) in upset fashion to win the Region 5-AA Championship on Wednesday.

"They built something that is only going to grow" – Golden Eagles’ Historic Season Ends Against Ravenwood in Region Semifinal

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – The Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles (14-4-2, 9-0-1) took an early lead against District 10-AAA Runner-up, Ravenwood (13-4-2, 6-1-1), but ultimately fell victim to the …

Smith Wins Regional, Advances to State Tournament; Stone Falls in Semifinal

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Shelbyville Central Golden Eaglette and District 8-AA Champion, Freshman Lilly Smith, won the Individual Region 5-AA Tournament on Monday, punching her ticket to the State Tournament in the process. 

Viqueens Hit Four Homers Against Lewis County; Advance to Region 5-AA Championship

UNIONVILLE, Tenn. – The Community Viqueens (28-3-2, 8-0) started out slow, but after Annie Prince’s go-ahead solo HR in the bottom of the fourth, the hosts then erupted for five runs in the sixth inning to keep their season alive, winning 8-2 in the Region 5-AA Semifinal against Lewis County (17-8, 2-4). 

"When she needed to, she got it done" – Wessner's Eighth-Inning Home Run Walks Off Chapel Hill to Win District 9-AA Title for Viqueens

The Community Viqueens secured their second-consecutive District 9-AA Championship on Friday with a 2-1 win after eight innings against Chapel Hill.

UNIONVILLE, Tenn. – The Community Viqueens (27-3-2, 8-0) walked-off the Lady Rockets from Chapel Hill (20-10, 6-2) for the second-consecutive game with an eighth-inning two-out solo home run from Taylar Wessner to clinch back-to-back District 9-AA Championships on Friday night, 2-1.

College sports
MTSU Men's Basketball lands Sean Smith
MURFREESBORO, Tenn.  – Sean Smith, a 6-3 guard from Louisville, Ky., has signed with Middle Tennessee men's basketball, head coach  Nick McDevitt  announced Saturday afternoon. …
Recap of the 2024-2025 Blue Raiders Tennis Season
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –  Middle Tennessee's season came to a close this past weekend with a 4-0 loss to Duke in the NCAA tournament. With the season officially over, here's a look back at …
Clay Bladylak (11) recorded an RBI in Game Three against Jax State in Sunday's loss.
Blue Raiders drop both games in doubleheader against Jacksonville State
MURFREESBORO, Tenn - MTSU baseball drops both games in doubleheader against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks on Sunday, May 4 at Reese Smith Jr. Field.
Blue Raiders complete sweep of UTEP
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee softball finished off a sweep of the UTEP Miners, allowing just one run across the three-game series.
Middle Tennessee Falls to No. 16 Duke 4-0
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee's NCAA tournament run ended with a 4-0 loss to No. 16 Duke.
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To survive Gen AI in the workplace, become a learning athlete

Cognizant reveals that most jobs will feel the impact of Gen AI and everyone from administrative assistants to CEOs will be affected.

How people with disabilities navigate voting hurdles

Votebeat relates how people with disabilities must choose between a few imperfect options in states that haven't adopted electronic absentee voting.

New research links gun violence exposure to higher rates of depression and suicidal ideation

The Trace reports on a nationally representative study deepens what we know about the intersection of mental health, gun violence, and support services.

The boom In WNBA popularity

OLBG analyzed the WNBA’s popularity in five key areas: attendance trends, franchise values, in-stadium experience, viewership, and market positioning, which underscore the league's sustainable growth and highlight its status as a leading women's sports league.

What Pope Leo XIV has said about LGBTQ+ people, immigration and abortion

The 19th reports that newly elected Pope Leo XIV, the first American to hold the papacy—as well as the first Peruvian citizen, having been naturalized after working in the country for decades—was born and raised in the Chicago area, ordained as a priest after studying in Rome, and is fluent in Spanish and Italian.

Is a concussion considered a traumatic brain injury?

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5 shocking eating disorder statistics

Charlie Health explores shocking eating disorder statistics—including early age of onset, rising youth cases, and treatment outcomes.

Home improvement coverage from around the web

How to Prepare Now for the Storm-Induced Power Outages That Are Becoming the New Normal

(NewsUSA) - Storm seasons are getting stronger, longer, and more unpredictable. Whether it’s a thunderstorm knocking out neighborhood power lines, a tornado carving through a region, or a major …

Don't skip these 4 important spring home maintenance tasks

(BPT) - As the world starts to wake up after a cold winter, it's the perfect time to perform routine home maintenance tasks. Simple spring to-dos are the easiest way to find and fix existing problems …

Garage Safety Month: 5 expert tips to care for your door

(BPT) - When was the last time you gave your garage door some TLC? Garage doors can weigh over 400 pounds, depending on the material, thickness, door size, and added windows, so keeping yours …

4 Reasons Why Spring is the Best Time to Buy Outdoor Power Equipment

(BPT) - Now that winter has officially ended, it's time to get started on spring yardwork! As you start your to-do list, take stock of your current lawn equipment. You may find that you have old, …