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By Preston MacDougall

Murfreesboro, TN – Regular Commentator Preston MacDougall trains his chemical eye on a traditional instrument from the outback.

By Larry Burriss

Murfreesboro, TN – An inspirational movie has our regular commentator remembering fond images from black and white boxing matches.

By Preston MacDougall

Murfreesboro, TN – The world is right-side-up even if you're down under.

By Shawn Jacobs

Murfreesboro, TN – Instructors will employ an innovative teaching method in a short, but intensive, program to teach foreign languages at MTSU's Summer Language Institute.

By Shawn Jacobs

Nashville, TN – As TPAC closes its Broadway Season with "Peter Pan," Cathy Rigby will be closing a chapter in her life. After years of performing as Peter Pan eight times a week, this season will be Cathy's farewell. Shawn Jacobs talked with versatile actor Howard McGillin, who plays Captain Hook in the production. Ticket info at (615) 255-ARTS(2787) or www.tpac.org.

By Larry Burriss

Murfreesboro, TN – A list of books probably not on your summer reading list.

Grammy Award-winning, singer and pianist on Jazz Profiles Sunday, June 12th

This Grammy Award-winning singer and pianist specializes in love songs. In the early '60s, Shirley enjoyed a taste of popularity with the support of Miles Davis and Quincy Jones, and then disappeared from the spotlight to raise her daughter. She burst on the scene again in the '90s with several recordings and six consecutive Grammy nominations, and a 1998 Grammy award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance.

By Larry Burriss, PhD.

Murfreesboro, TN – That a politician is upset with the media probably isn't news to you. But MTSU Journalism Professor Larry Burriss cites a case he finds unusual.

Perth, Australia – Our "Chemical Eye" guy, MTSU Chemistry Professor Preston MacDougall, is half a world away.

Bill Henderson & His Trio at The Kennedy Center on Jazzset, Sunday, June 5, 8:00 p.m.