’27 Midstate Classic feature matchup announced (RELEASE) Coming off consecutive appearances in the Women’s College World Series Final Four, the University of Tennessee is set to return to Columbia for the 2027 Midstate Classic at Ridley Park. The Lady Vols will face Belmont in the April 13 event, marking the Lady Bruins’ first appearance in the contest since dropping a 16-0 decision in the 2016 game. Belmont University Head Coach Laura Matthews shared her enthusiasm for the o

Maury County Commission approves moratorium on data centers (FPR) The Maury County Commission voted Monday night to impose a 12-month moratorium on new data center developments, becoming the latest Middle Tennessee local government to pause tech infrastructure growth amid rising concerns over community impact. Commissioners approved the one-year ban while rejecting an amendment that would have sent the resolution back to the Maury County Planning Commission with a recommendat