Tennessee State University News

It was a problem he struggled with personally, and he wanted to help others overcome their addiction issues, too.

First lady Michelle Obama doled out hugs and quick words of encouragement as each of 170 Martin Luther King Jr.

Rabbi Rami Shapiro, director of MTSU's creative writing program, and his son and co-author, Aaron Shapiro, will be guests of honor at the 2013 Huntsville Literary Association banquet.

In the final hours before the drawing last minute buyers flooded convenience stores hoping to buy the lucky lottery ticket on Saturday.

Edward Tarpley, 46, and Tabitha Tarpley, 45, have been charged with Initiation of a Meth Lab, Promotion of Methamphetamine, Possession of Schedule 1, and Child Abuse.

MRS. OBAMA: Yes! Wow. Good afternoon, everyone! Yes. I am thrilled to be here. And go, Royals.

A group in Murfreesboro has started a petition to end the use of red-light cameras, but police say the traffic enforcement measure has improve safety.

Academic Magnet School's graduation from Tennessee State University's Gentry Center.

The Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy will reach a historic milestone this week by holding its first graduation ceremony on Friday.

The U.S. Secret Service has asked Metro Police to stay out of security planning for First Lady Michelle Obama's visit to Nashville this weekend, WSMV Ch.

Dr. Gregory Taylor, a 22-year veteran of Marietta City Schools, titled his first release "Paradise Lost: The Unraveling of American Morals." Staff/Laura Moon The assistant principal of Marietta High School recently released his first book, highlighting the breakdown of American morals and how he believes this collapse is a result of Hollywood ... (more)

It's that time of the year when students break out their summer clothes, put on their sunscreen, put on their sunglasses and go to class.

In Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University students organized a Ride of Silence event Wednesday to honor Timothy Martin, who was struck and killed in February as he walked his bike across a street near the campus.

About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary's historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam lauded the Williamson County Chamber of Commerce for its contributions to the state's job growth in recent years.

Fisk University Athletic Director Anthony Owens has been selected as the representative of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference for the National Administrative Council of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics .

While former president of Penn State University, Graham Spanier, left the university during the worst scandal it has seen during his 16-year tenure, he was well compensated as the highest-paid public university president last year.

He was previously a senior manager. Carr Riggs & Ingram has added Mitchel Schiff as senior staff accountant in the tax department and Jill Stephens as a manager in the tax department.

When Lionel Booker could no longer enjoy his favorite pastime of riding his bike, the Nashville man became convinced of his need for knee-replacement surgery.

Honorees in this year's Who's Who recognition program include military heroes, educators, entertainers and others living in THCA/TNCAL member nursing homes and assisted living communities statewide.